Summer Air Shows

[StephenM]

Is anyone going to Farnborough this year??

I've never been before so if anyone has info on the best form of transport to get there, best times to arrive/leave would be greatly appreciated. For the record, I'm travelling from Yorkshire.

Does anyone know of any GOOD airshows up north this summer? I have read a few Airshow mags but they say all the shows are good ones. A little less biased opinion would be great.

Cheers

Steve

[MikeSamuel]

Mildenhall is next week...Not very northerly (its in Norfolk - I think) but it is certainly a great show. Some fantastic stunt teams...Plus the cream of the USAF's aircraft. There's loads to see, and this year is the 25th Anniversary Celebration. Well worth the trip, even if it's just to sample some of the American's BBQ's!

Regards

Mike

[schuler_tuned]

if you go to down farn' this year, you're in for a big surprise.
it' s in paris!!!!!

[VFE]

Me and the gang are off to 'Mildy' next week too MikeSamuel.

They don't appear to have updated the programme page on the website for a couple of months now.
Does anyone know if the Stealth (any), B.1, C.5 and B.52 are flying? No? Well, in that case I'll be found next to the BBQ and Bud tent.....any one of them!!

Great show - I recommend it to anyone interested in military aviation.

VFE.

Edited as I've just checked and the B.1 and B.52 ARE flying. We just need a Stealth or two now!

[This message has been edited by VFE (edited 19 May 2001).]

[MikeSamuel]

Yeah, can't wait now...Found out about the updated program the other day...I'm like a little kid ;)
The beer and BBQ tents really are the place to be, especially if we get last years weather again...I had to hide under a lorry!
Also looking forward to the French Mirage 2000 display - that was soooo great last year...Have fun there, and post when you get back!
Might be having my first lesson tomorrow - @ Coventry... :) :) :)

Regards

Mike

[JB007]

Not much in the North these days since Finningley closed....

Did Farn last year...apart from the weather..bloody marvellous!!!

StephenM...Flying off at a tangent just slightly..I note your from Huddesfield..Whats the name of that pub just off the M62 heading East towards MAN on the LHS, not far from the Bradford junction...is it The Barn or something....has lazer light shows etc etc...I'm going home for a few days, just thinking of somewhere to take the lads for a night out !!!

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[foghorn]

Biggin Hill in a couple of weeks.

Unfortunately I've booked to go on holiday http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/frown.gif

Eeeh when I were a lad Finningley and Church Fenton were blocked out in the Calendar months ahead....

[Speedbird777]

when is Farnborough happening this year?

[india_bravo]

Sorry chaps as Schuler_Tuned pointed out Farnborough's not on this year.
If you want to see the Stealth Bomber fly this year RIAT at RAF Cottesmore(Rutland) is the place to be at the end of July.

[Simon W]

Check out the below link for full details of this years RAF Mildenhall Air Fete

http://www.mildenhall.af.mil/airfete.htm

[Simon W]

Ah, looks like I was a bit slow on the post and you're all already aware of that website. Sorry.

Simon W

[A7E Driver]

Paris Air Show is week of 18 June.

[aerostude]

Does anyone how much it costs to go to Mildenhall this weekend?? I can't get to the website.

Cheers

[MikeSamuel]

Admission prices are payable in cash on the day:

Pedestrians: £1 per old-aged pensioner or child age 8-15,
£5 per adult,
Children under 8 are admitted free

Motorcycles: £8 per motorcycle*

Cars: £20 per car*

Minibuses: £40 per minibus (seating 18 or fewer)

Coaches: £135 per coach or double-decker bus (must reserve parking)


Return bus from Ely Station and Air Fete admission:

Adult: £7.50

OAP/Child: £5.50



Park & Ride sites at RAF Lakenheath and Newmarket:

Motorcycles: £7 per motorcycle*

Cars: £16 per car*

*Price includes parking for the vehicle and admission for all occupants of the vehicle, as well as an official Air Fete 2001 programme.

Pets are not allowed through the gates at Air Fete 2001.

--Definitely worth going...I'm getting in and coach travel from Coventry for a tenner :) :) (my dad's works trip)

Regards

Mike

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