RIAT 2005 Display days, pics (Merged)
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I want to go to the RIAT at RAF Fairford this year but will be unable to get a ticket before the time-can anyone tell me if I'd still be able to get a ticket if I just turn up on the day? Or does it sell out?
Any advice on the best/quickest way to get there from LHR?
Many thanks.
Any advice on the best/quickest way to get there from LHR?
Many thanks.
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Unwell,
I've been for the last two years & the traffic management has been excellent - you'll never stop all the queues, but it's much better than in years gone by.
Also, nowadays I go by bike
I've been for the last two years & the traffic management has been excellent - you'll never stop all the queues, but it's much better than in years gone by.
Also, nowadays I go by bike
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....and if you had thought about it previously, you could have got on the B747 that BA put on for a day return from LHR.
I did it last year with BA, which was nice!
There may even be some slots left.... you never know!
(I won't be queuing this year either!)
I did it last year with BA, which was nice!
There may even be some slots left.... you never know!
(I won't be queuing this year either!)
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Guys
Anyone bought a ticket for the "Jubillee Garden" in the past.
This is what the website says:
"Reserve your deckchair in a grassed enclosure on the crowdline and enjoy the delicious summer refreshments from the food and drink pay-bar."
Sold out for Sat, so I am assuming it's worth it. Might get some tickets for Sun. Anyone know whether it is worth it or not, and what the view is like from there ?
Anyone bought a ticket for the "Jubillee Garden" in the past.
This is what the website says:
"Reserve your deckchair in a grassed enclosure on the crowdline and enjoy the delicious summer refreshments from the food and drink pay-bar."
Sold out for Sat, so I am assuming it's worth it. Might get some tickets for Sun. Anyone know whether it is worth it or not, and what the view is like from there ?
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The Jubilee garden is very nice, with good facilitie, but a bit on the low side for photography if you want to get photos of the a/c on the runway.
Otherwise, a great place to view the show from!
As for BA - they aren't doing flights to RIAT this year as far as I know.
Paul
Otherwise, a great place to view the show from!
As for BA - they aren't doing flights to RIAT this year as far as I know.
Paul
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No BA? That is a shame!
Coming out of FFD we departed Easterly and made 6000 feet by the threshold. Aghhh - the benefits of no bags/cargo/megatonnes of gas on our back.
Jubillee garden is nice and relaxing. Worth the money UNLESS youplan to walk up and down the flight line all day.
We are flying in on the Sunday - do wave!!
Coming out of FFD we departed Easterly and made 6000 feet by the threshold. Aghhh - the benefits of no bags/cargo/megatonnes of gas on our back.
Jubillee garden is nice and relaxing. Worth the money UNLESS youplan to walk up and down the flight line all day.
We are flying in on the Sunday - do wave!!
By car, if more glamorous means are not available 
Take the M4 West to J15 (Swindon East). The signs will take you straight into Fairford from there.
As others have said, traffic management for last 2 years has been very good (no queueing to speak of at all IIRC)
Take the M4 West to J15 (Swindon East). The signs will take you straight into Fairford from there.
As others have said, traffic management for last 2 years has been very good (no queueing to speak of at all IIRC)
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AlanM,
Very cool - how easy was it to arrange? might jump in the Cessna and head down on Saturday instead of on the bike...
Also - how much is the landing fee?
Regards
DW
Very cool - how easy was it to arrange? might jump in the Cessna and head down on Saturday instead of on the bike...
Also - how much is the landing fee?
Regards
DW