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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2011 21:47:06 GMT 1
Wednesday Aug 10th I'm sure fx06 will know more, but at the risk of stealing his thunder, so far in the display is: The Blades RAF Hawk Apache (TBC) Antonov An2 Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane display 15:30 Grob Tutor Tucano OV-10 Bronco The latter being a great flying addition! Well done! with thanks to raf-families-days.webs.com/ |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2011 22:51:24 GMT 1
The Blades
RAF Hawk
Apache (TBC)
Antonov An2
Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane display 15:30
Grob Tutor
Tucano
OV-10 Bronco
Provost added
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2011 14:36:00 GMT 1
The OV10 will be static, more tbn.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2011 22:49:19 GMT 1
Latest info I can find is this: The Blades RAF Hawk Apache (TBC) Antonov An2 Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurrican 15:30 Grob Tutor Tucano OV-10 Bronco (s) Newcastle Jet Provost Sally-B (Land am, depart out of slot) RAF Merlin Sabre King Air Auster Club Fly-ins O'Briens Flying Circus FX, I notice the Reds are in Cornwall on the 10th, but they do have to be in Marham on the 11th. Cant you offer them a cup of tea on a late afternoon transit?  (joking, I know its out of the question.) |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2011 19:26:19 GMT 1
Popping in to work tomorrow(not bad considering I am on my resettlement leave!), should have some more info, I will be handing the FD over by the middle of July. the reds will not do 2 different landing sites less than 5 hours apart, so there is no chance of seeing them. hopefully there will be a couple of surprise items which at this time cannot be revealed!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2011 11:09:13 GMT 1
Thanks fx, look forward to hearing any news. I'm guessing yor replacment isnt quite the enthusiast you are, so thanks for all your info. Going anywhere nice?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2011 18:23:37 GMT 1
Home! timex after 31 1/2 years.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2011 15:50:46 GMT 1
FX, if this is your parting gift, thank you! if you are there, I will come and say hello!
The Blades
RAF Hawk
Apache (TBC)
Antonov An2
Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurrican 15:30
Grob Tutor
Tucano
OV-10 Bronco (s)
Newcastle Jet Provost
Sally-B (Land am, depart out of slot)
RAF Merlin
Sabre
King Air
Auster Club Fly-ins
O'Briens Flying Circus
Skyraider
Sea King
Puma
Tornado GR4
Sea Fury
Auster (x10)
Chinook Solo
Devon
Dakota
EC135
A10 x 2
Aerostars
Piper Cub/Cessna 172
Tornado Role Demo(x3)
Sea Vixen
Jet Provost x3(2 static)
are all confirmed, or are there some that may not make it?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2011 16:49:14 GMT 1
Paul,
out of that list the A10s and Vixen are TBN, there may also be a couple of microlights. on the day I will probably be on the grass by the Dak in civvies sporting a beard!! Timings to follow.
The only things not landing will be the BBMF and Apache.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2011 23:55:43 GMT 1
Hi,
Just want a answer, are the Red Arrows not flying at Odiham familes day?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2011 8:23:44 GMT 1
Hi, Just want a answer, are the Red Arrows not flying at Odiham familes day? No, they are in Cornwall |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2011 10:26:16 GMT 1
Hi, Just want a answer, are the Red Arrows not flying at Odiham familes day? As Eelers said they are in the West Country, FDs are very low on the priority list and tend to lose out to large public events. Also if you look 5 threads above yours the answer is there. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2011 17:24:32 GMT 1
ok thank you. How many more planes are wating to be confirmed? will the Vulcan XH558 be there? And how much to get in on the day?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2011 17:35:28 GMT 1
its a famlies Day event, designed for families of the base to see what their other halves do while at work! therefore you cannot pay for entry on the day, there are however plenty of viewing vantage points around the perimeter of the airfield
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2011 18:21:57 GMT 1
Luc sorry no Vulcan (Shoreham and Bournemouth next appearance. Check it's website.)
Re The Red Arrows .. a couple of years ago the Government and RAF said that they where to expensive and may have to end. So to keep flying, they started charging to appear .. this caused a few problems, it was 4 years ago that Lyme Regis Life Boat Week cancelled the Reds visit because as the RNLI is a charity, they could not spend or justify the +or- £10,000 even though the event is well attended by the public who give lots of dosh .. Luckily now local business and rich residents pay.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2011 23:29:05 GMT 1
Think you will find there are no charges for families days!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2011 1:21:29 GMT 1
Thanks for helping my son Luc - I will try and take him there on the day
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Post by Buster the Bear on Aug 5, 2011 12:04:38 GMT 1
There are a number of good vantage points around the outside of the perimeter, if you have not been before, I suggest a look on Google Maps will assist with locating a good spot.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2011 14:13:17 GMT 1
For those of you who are thinking of a trip there and finding a gap in the farmers hedge, I would advise an early arrival. I know fx hasnt confirmed the A10's as a definite, but the mere mention of them (this information is now firmly in the enthusiast domain) will probably get a very large crowd of aviation photographers and display fans descending on the area, and the parking is limited.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2011 14:17:14 GMT 1
Ok thanks. Does anyone know about the plane this morning at half 9? Very Big and noisy! I would think it is a better idea to sit around the edge. I thought both red arrows and vulcan would be there but that would be the 1st time i have not seen either red arrows or vulcan at a airshow but at least the toranods will be there because they are really skill! Any more to be confirmed?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2011 15:12:26 GMT 1
Luc
You are obviously excited about the families day and I can understand that, but you must remember, it is NOT an "airshow" as you know it. The fact that you and I are able to watch, is just our good luck. The event is purely to show the families of the people who work at the base that the RAF appreciate them very much. They put on a display with some visiting aircraft as a big thank you. The Vulcan and Red Arrows are purely for public airshows and only come to the families days if they are specifically asked to (or in the case of the vulcan, paid to).
I hope you are able to enjoy it while havng in the back of your mind that you are fortunate to have this event in your area.
I wouldnt expect too much more if I was you, the list is already extremely exciting by the standards of other RAF airfield Families days!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2011 16:40:51 GMT 1
Yes I was exited but now I understand the point! thanks!
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Post by Buster the Bear on Aug 5, 2011 21:18:06 GMT 1
Find a field, sit in it, get rather NOISY planes overhead (if you pick the right place). Best free display anywhere, well in Hampshire anyway!
Highlight last year was the Spitfire being given traffic information on the landing Afghan 737 at Lasham and his response!
Brilliant that they look after the families so well. When does that Chinook depart for Paris? Wonderful treat.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2011 22:06:42 GMT 1
"Highlight last year was the Spitfire being given traffic information on the landing Afghan 737 at Lasham and his response!"
Which was?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2011 22:50:45 GMT 1
When does that Chinook depart for Paris? Wonderful treat. And what does that relate to please |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2011 21:58:52 GMT 1
Never been to odiham so exited!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2011 15:58:13 GMT 1
Im going to odiham, I found the times but no time for Tornado GR4? anyone know the time for it? here is the website:http://raf-families-days.webs.com/apps/calendar/showEvent?calID=5456489&eventID=118506040
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2011 16:12:18 GMT 1
Flying display starts at 1345L- individual times not confirmed as yet.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2011 16:14:51 GMT 1
ok thanks. Just hope weather will be nice on day!
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