Airbedane et al at OW, including the commentator and especially the met man. THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL DISPLAY ON SUNDAY 5TH. To see all five Edwardians take to the air was memorable. Well done to all involved, especially the unsung groundcrew.
It was a very special day, and whoever organised the weather deserves a medal.
The commentator was good, kept quiet for the Sptifire finale, well done him. Was let down a bit by not having all the notes he needed, but his tone and style went down well with us. He even managed to control the excitable Debs to just about acceptable! We'll be very happy to hear him again ( hasn't he done a couple of others this year?)
A few thoughts for him:
He spoke about the right amount of time for each display item, quiet moments are useful for certain displays.
As suggested on that other thread, laminated notes on the history, details, performances,etc. for each aeroplane for him to refer to. Including a few annecdotes from the pilots and engineers.
Ditto for the pilots, a potted biography of each. He only seemd to know two names; A Sephton and P Holloway. He doesn't need to tell us about the pilots, only to use the info to help fill out a commentary as appropriate.
Some lost opportunities: eg when the toilet paper was floating to the ground with comments about litter all over Bedfordshire, time to gently remind the crowd to pick up any litter they see?
He did tell the crowd about the SVAS gazebo and the benefits of membership. But at the end of the show why not sign off with a reminder to pop by there to enrole and also to drop into the shop. To think a bit latterally (spelling?) to see how his commentary can lead into other items of benefit to OW.
Whoever decided to close down the gazebo and shop early deserves a slap wrist. Lots of people milling around more than half an hour after the show. Besides the beer shed, nowhere to spend their money. On a glorious day like Sunday was, many will leave their shopping until the end (I did), not wishing to miss a single part of a super display. So my money will be spent elsewhere now! As will that of several people seen walking away from the shop muttering.
A thank you to all for a super day. ATB H