Waddington Air Show

jims-terrano · 30-06-2010, 17:06

Is anyone playing out this weekend at the air show?

Still 50/50 whether the Vulcan is going to make it but I'm pretty sure all the stops are being pulled out to get it there. I don't care I'm going anyway

but it'll be a right bonus if the Vulcan makes it.

Jim

extreme-4x4 · 30-06-2010, 17:38

didnt waddingtons own airfix

i used to have quite some air shows myself at home

clivvy · 30-06-2010, 19:08

not me Jim, i didnt realise it was on this weekend, been so busy!

Deleted account DD · 30-06-2010, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

i used to have quite some air shows myself at home

Thats not air its methane and its dangerous lighting it

Deleted account DD · 30-06-2010, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Is anyone playing out this weekend at the air show?

Still 50/50 whether the Vulcan is going to make it but I'm pretty sure all the stops are being pulled out to get it there. I don't care I'm going anyway

but it'll be a right bonus if the Vulcan makes it.

Jim

No wont be there and sadly after reading the site i dont think the Vulcan will be

jims-terrano · 30-06-2010, 22:40

Well they've been running the engines up this evening, it'll be skin of their teeth if they get there but at the end of the day that is only one aircraft out of the many that will be displaying. The roar of 4 Rolls engines on the Lanc is sweet enough noise for me, that would make one heck of a ring tone

Jim

snowdrop · 30-06-2010, 23:01

As an ex snowdrop - the roar of the Vulcan as it goes vertical still sends shivers up my spine. I donated some money to the vulcan fund, but after visiting their web site and reading the bickering that went on between the team, thye will not get any more from me.

jims-terrano · 01-07-2010, 19:53

Hi Snowdrop, don't take it to heart there's been a lot of spats on different forums about XH558. Just like any other forum, anyway if they get out of hand we'll send you in to sort em out and put em in clink

Got a couple of friends at work that are Ex RAF too, a Rag Packer and a Rock Ape.

Jim

jims-terrano · 01-07-2010, 19:59

Well the good news is that it's looking a lot more promising for the Vulcan to display at Waddington this weekend. It started yesterday evening when residents of Lyneham were given something to complain about with the howl of 4 Vulcan engines at 6:45PM. She's been out doing her test flights today, gone from Lyneham to Brize doing a few low passes at Brize and a Chute landing (that's £500+ but I guess needed testing). This may mean that the CAA will of given the permit to fly. All being well it'll be the 3 practice display's at Waddington tomorrow for the crew to regain their permits. This is the one thing to make me smile today.

Jim

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 01-07-2010, 22:55

seen a few naval hair displays does that count?

jims-terrano · 01-07-2010, 22:59

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Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

seen a few naval hair displays does that count?

Not unless they look like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHoX-rygEhQ

I just can't wait now

Jim

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 02-07-2010, 11:51

ok so dont have not worthy smilies !

fab that was...

abidding memory of vulcan seeing the one at newark,
is that museum still there, not been that way for 20
years?

thinking oh thats a nice fighter, then seeing it was
the big bird and there was a fighter parked underneath
it. then going in it and despite its size, what a squeeze
the split level flight deck was, and to think the crew
could be in there soo long on a mission like the falklands
drops.

would love to go to show, or stay on caravan rally
nearby, but state of troll's cooling and finances prevent.
not sure if my little girl at 3 is ready for the noise though
loves trains up close so theres hope.

briggie · 02-07-2010, 13:21

i passed near raf waddington on the way down here , cranwell too

Deleted account DD · 02-07-2010, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

i passed near raf waddington on the way down here , cranwell too

Thats cos its just off the big road you were on

Deleted account DD · 02-07-2010, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Got a couple of friends at work that are Ex RAF too, a Rag Packer and a Rock Ape.

I'd keep that one quiet

30-06-2010, 17:06	#1
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30-06-2010, 17:38	#2
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	didnt waddingtons own airfix i used to have quite some air shows myself at home

30-06-2010, 19:08	#3
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	not me Jim, i didnt realise it was on this weekend, been so busy!

30-06-2010, 22:40	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well they've been running the engines up this evening, it'll be skin of their teeth if they get there but at the end of the day that is only one aircraft out of the many that will be displaying. The roar of 4 Rolls engines on the Lanc is sweet enough noise for me, that would make one heck of a ring tone Jim

30-06-2010, 23:01	#7
snowdrop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Anglia Vehicle: Ford Maverick Mk3 2004 Posts: 54	As an ex snowdrop - the roar of the Vulcan as it goes vertical still sends shivers up my spine. I donated some money to the vulcan fund, but after visiting their web site and reading the bickering that went on between the team, thye will not get any more from me.

01-07-2010, 19:53	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Hi Snowdrop, don't take it to heart there's been a lot of spats on different forums about XH558. Just like any other forum, anyway if they get out of hand we'll send you in to sort em out and put em in clink Got a couple of friends at work that are Ex RAF too, a Rag Packer and a Rock Ape. Jim

01-07-2010, 19:59	#9
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well the good news is that it's looking a lot more promising for the Vulcan to display at Waddington this weekend. It started yesterday evening when residents of Lyneham were given something to complain about with the howl of 4 Vulcan engines at 6:45PM. She's been out doing her test flights today, gone from Lyneham to Brize doing a few low passes at Brize and a Chute landing (that's £500+ but I guess needed testing). This may mean that the CAA will of given the permit to fly. All being well it'll be the 3 practice display's at Waddington tomorrow for the crew to regain their permits. This is the one thing to make me smile today. Jim

02-07-2010, 13:21	#13
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	i passed near raf waddington on the way down here , cranwell too