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Choppering corporate clients in to RIAT (ex Truckie Loadie's clients actually) Saturday, guess I'll wander over to Ali's tent for a non-alcoholic drink and hope to meet some ex-work colleagues there.
Have this strange feeling that once I've finished the extraction, could go u/s for the night rather than struggle back up't North.
Any pointers for a party?
Have this strange feeling that once I've finished the extraction, could go u/s for the night rather than struggle back up't North.
Any pointers for a party?
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I'm a volunteer with the RIAT photo Team so will be staying on the staff campsite for the next week or so. My understanding is that aircrew are accommodated locally but no doubt you will find a party somewhere (if you do and you want a photographer there - let me know).
I know of one rumoured 'volunteer' party / BBQ which usually takes place on Sat nite but I'd best not post venue on here if you get my drift.
Getting 'anorak' cleaned especially!
I know of one rumoured 'volunteer' party / BBQ which usually takes place on Sat nite but I'd best not post venue on here if you get my drift.
Getting 'anorak' cleaned especially!
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There will be loads of parties, just follow the RIAT Engineers, Try the Outback Bar, or the Bowl, both decent venues, and of course the Beer Tent, Saturday is usually tops, with some top totty as well.
Already getting me stuff packed, where did that year go
Already getting me stuff packed, where did that year go
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If my tiny beer soaked brain is correct, I believe there was an awesome party on the Brazilian? Herc last year! Didn't they have to send security in to close the procedings?
The hangar Party, obviously, but last year they had the Rocks doing the doors and no ticket=no get in. Now, did anyone get any pictures of the two, er 'liberated' young maidens outside the beer tent?
The hangar Party, obviously, but last year they had the Rocks doing the doors and no ticket=no get in. Now, did anyone get any pictures of the two, er 'liberated' young maidens outside the beer tent?
Yes, thank you.
They were subsequently thrown out by the Fun Police, who are an ever increasing threat to good times at RIAT. If they were in fact Rocks, SHAME ON YOU
JG
RIAT Eng of 12 years
They were subsequently thrown out by the Fun Police, who are an ever increasing threat to good times at RIAT. If they were in fact Rocks, SHAME ON YOU
JG
RIAT Eng of 12 years
A few years ago any off the ball tackles were quickly dealt with by the fire brigade! Now we are to enjoy ourselves but not have any fun. 
Champagne anyone...?
Yes I seem to remember a few years back when the nice, orderly queue for the barbeque (or was it omelettes?) descended into a rather good food fight.... Fire brigade turned up to "dampen" our spirits 
Fun and games 
All a bit too corporate and two-beers-only thank you nowadays
Fun and games All a bit too corporate and two-beers-only thank you nowadays
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Year before last the party seemed to start on the Nimrod. Hospitable crew but very well equipped American airman with a trolley and beer cooler. I think the rule was you were not allowed up the Nimrod ladder (no steps) until you had had two cans.
Descent by rope out of the other door!
Descent by rope out of the other door!
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Year before last the party seemed to start on the Nimrod. Hospitable crew but very well equipped American airman with a trolley and beer cooler. I think the rule was you were not allowed up the Nimrod ladder (no steps) until you had had two cans.
Party on the port Nimrod wing!
Improving international relations through beer drinking!
Absolutely the best time I've had whilst on an airshow!!
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Airshow parties
My first post, and it had to be one on parties.
2 good airshow dits:
(1) the NZ Herc at Middle Wallop Airshow about 15 years ago, so overladen with beer that it had to be dug out of the grass runway
(2) the RNAS Yeovilton airshow in 1995 (I think) where the place to be was the aircrew beer tent on top of some large RAF aircraft's port wing (sorry I cannot remember the type). And the wardroom Cocktail Party was something else...
Those were the days!
2 good airshow dits:
(1) the NZ Herc at Middle Wallop Airshow about 15 years ago, so overladen with beer that it had to be dug out of the grass runway
(2) the RNAS Yeovilton airshow in 1995 (I think) where the place to be was the aircrew beer tent on top of some large RAF aircraft's port wing (sorry I cannot remember the type). And the wardroom Cocktail Party was something else...
Those were the days!
