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Imagine my surprise and excitement when I read that I could shape the future of Britain and make decisions above my pay grade in the RAF Spirit of Adventure this summer !!!!
Unfortunately I'm not around at the moment (and won't be when it's on come to think of it) so am relying on the PPRuNe community to tell me what it's all about.
Seems like I can text in decisions or something and win a villa in Spain ?!
Any thoughts ? Bollard doesn't look like he's protesting too much in the pics
(And before any protests about me naming Bollard in a public forum, remember it's already been on the Red Arrow programme. Plus, everyone knows Bollard anyway
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Unfortunately I'm not around at the moment (and won't be when it's on come to think of it) so am relying on the PPRuNe community to tell me what it's all about.
Seems like I can text in decisions or something and win a villa in Spain ?!
Any thoughts ? Bollard doesn't look like he's protesting too much in the pics
(And before any protests about me naming Bollard in a public forum, remember it's already been on the Red Arrow programme. Plus, everyone knows Bollard anyway
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Already been mentioned http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...9112&highlight
Looks like an utter, utter load of tosh to me and it all starts with the page about "heroes and heroines" scripted by the civilian MD of the meeja company who are staging the whole thing. Is it me or is the Rock in the photo on said opening page making a "w@nker" sign? (see below)
I'm truly mystified by the presence of the "Zapcats" at said event. They appear to be some kind of toy speedboat which is a) hardly going to get very far on the grass of Abindgon airfield and b) more appropriate to the Royal Navy surely?
The "event" also seems to be weighed down with quirky ideas like "trendy" phone text messaging in order to decide the outcome of Jerry Bruckheimer's "RAF - The Movie" or something. Wakey wakey MOD, this ain't X-Factor.
The thing that sticks in my mind is how the aviation aspect of this "event" has been nudged in to second place to be replaced by apprently cool, trendy but ultimately quite vague "multimedia experiences", and bizarrely motorsport seems to feature very heavily. Maybe MT are undermanned and this is a thinly veiled recruiting drive. The real disappointment is the whole ethos behind this event suggests the Public need (and want?) to be entertained by the military rather than be genuinely informed about them.
Abingdon Air Fayre (two weeks previous) is much, much cheaper and far less pretentious.
<<< See what I mean?
Looks like an utter, utter load of tosh to me and it all starts with the page about "heroes and heroines" scripted by the civilian MD of the meeja company who are staging the whole thing. Is it me or is the Rock in the photo on said opening page making a "w@nker" sign? (see below)
I'm truly mystified by the presence of the "Zapcats" at said event. They appear to be some kind of toy speedboat which is a) hardly going to get very far on the grass of Abindgon airfield and b) more appropriate to the Royal Navy surely?
The "event" also seems to be weighed down with quirky ideas like "trendy" phone text messaging in order to decide the outcome of Jerry Bruckheimer's "RAF - The Movie" or something. Wakey wakey MOD, this ain't X-Factor.
The thing that sticks in my mind is how the aviation aspect of this "event" has been nudged in to second place to be replaced by apprently cool, trendy but ultimately quite vague "multimedia experiences", and bizarrely motorsport seems to feature very heavily. Maybe MT are undermanned and this is a thinly veiled recruiting drive. The real disappointment is the whole ethos behind this event suggests the Public need (and want?) to be entertained by the military rather than be genuinely informed about them.
Abingdon Air Fayre (two weeks previous) is much, much cheaper and far less pretentious.
<<< See what I mean?
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Spirit of Adventure is a DefPR(RAF) concept, developed in close conjunction with Jervis Entertainment Media, to project Defence and the RAF in a modern an innovative setting through the new Engagement Strategy. The overall concept connects merchandise, video games, clothing, events and a feature film – all under the new RAF logo and brand.
Only £10 per ticket, plus booking fee of £1.50 plus additional £4.80 for up to 6 tickets. So for 6 ATC Cadets = £73.80 (really £12.30 each). Not bad, a minimum 23% hidden mark up.
Only £10 per ticket, plus booking fee of £1.50 plus additional £4.80 for up to 6 tickets. So for 6 ATC Cadets = £73.80 (really £12.30 each). Not bad, a minimum 23% hidden mark up.
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Since the tax payer owns Abingdon, and all the assets being shown, and pays the guys displaying them, where's the cost?
Royal Tournament was not free, but ISTR some/all of the profits went to Services charities.
Royal Tournament was not free, but ISTR some/all of the profits went to Services charities.
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
ATC have to wear uniform too. Servicemen get in half price. Not sure what Joe Public is to pay, £20 a head?
The synopsis is amazing.
The synopsis is amazing.
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Nice to see a full-page poster advertising this event in a well known aviation magazine describe one of the participating aircraft as a "E-30 Sentry!" 
(F*yP*st, June edition, Page 17, if anyone's interested..)
(F*yP*st, June edition, Page 17, if anyone's interested..)
I think they've been smoking whacky-baccy at DPR...
WTF, Over???
God help us all...
LJ
Synopsis of the Spirit of Adventure Movie
RAF - UFO - Battle for Britain
UFOs are sighted over various countries. Those clearly seen have been documented and descriptions match; no other military power has been able to capture one and the public think it is aliens. Top Secret: A Royal Air Force Typhoon engaged one and found it to be hybrid technology of Russian, American and European origin. The only tell tale sign is a symbol of a weighing scale, balanced by the Roman numeral II, with the letters The World Order (TWO).
To add to the public conspiracy theory, resources on earth are becoming scarce. Water, oil, natural gas, fertile land. But there is nothing greater than profit and control! A group of billionaires, led by the industrialist and notorious villain MARCUS MALBURN, have a new vision. They believe they will balance the 1st and 3rd world economies. Their agenda is a new world order. They are the 2nd world (TWO) operating in a clandestine manner. They have stolen the US military's plans for a grand design called Battle Island (it was too expensive to build for the world's only superpower); a series of individual floating & submersible platforms, that when combined is the size of small country! This makes it the ultimate aircraft carrier and ship to shore attack capabilities and technology. MALBURN has built it... Becoming a rogue state with massive firepower, capable of global reach and respecting no country's borders. Only the villainous MALBURN makes himself known, his backers remain anonymous and they and their agents could be walking amongst any nation.
The United Kingdom is his greatest threat. A previously unknown energy crystal (Bluefield) is at the heart of his quest. His scouting UFOs (recon' aircraft) have identified deposits. He must control the countries that have it before they even know it exists. Britain's role in the modern world is one of respect and power. What better country to use as an example to spread the message worldwide to the most formidable remaining military powers?
Against an enemy only they have uniquely encountered, the Royal Air Force will now be the first line of defence in the Battle for Britain!
RAF - UFO - Battle for Britain
UFOs are sighted over various countries. Those clearly seen have been documented and descriptions match; no other military power has been able to capture one and the public think it is aliens. Top Secret: A Royal Air Force Typhoon engaged one and found it to be hybrid technology of Russian, American and European origin. The only tell tale sign is a symbol of a weighing scale, balanced by the Roman numeral II, with the letters The World Order (TWO).
To add to the public conspiracy theory, resources on earth are becoming scarce. Water, oil, natural gas, fertile land. But there is nothing greater than profit and control! A group of billionaires, led by the industrialist and notorious villain MARCUS MALBURN, have a new vision. They believe they will balance the 1st and 3rd world economies. Their agenda is a new world order. They are the 2nd world (TWO) operating in a clandestine manner. They have stolen the US military's plans for a grand design called Battle Island (it was too expensive to build for the world's only superpower); a series of individual floating & submersible platforms, that when combined is the size of small country! This makes it the ultimate aircraft carrier and ship to shore attack capabilities and technology. MALBURN has built it... Becoming a rogue state with massive firepower, capable of global reach and respecting no country's borders. Only the villainous MALBURN makes himself known, his backers remain anonymous and they and their agents could be walking amongst any nation.
The United Kingdom is his greatest threat. A previously unknown energy crystal (Bluefield) is at the heart of his quest. His scouting UFOs (recon' aircraft) have identified deposits. He must control the countries that have it before they even know it exists. Britain's role in the modern world is one of respect and power. What better country to use as an example to spread the message worldwide to the most formidable remaining military powers?
Against an enemy only they have uniquely encountered, the Royal Air Force will now be the first line of defence in the Battle for Britain!
God help us all...
LJ
Maybe our station guard-force are turning into hypnotists? "Can I see your car-pass Sir?...Look into my eyes, not around the eyes...into the eyes...you want to be stationed at Kinloss...3,2,1, you're back in the room!"
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Just returned from Abingdon.Counted approximately 600 cars present so around 1200 people (2 per car?) attended though quite a few cars where staff vehicles.
Show was very poor value for money at £25 entrance though flying could have been watched having only paid £5 for car parking..
Flying started at 1130.Large gaps in flying programme with only Tucano, Hawk,Typhoon ,Spitfire and Falcons displaying.
Role demo started at 1400 and was OK with good pyrotechnics (AWACS plus 2 Tornado F3s ,2 GR4s ,2 Hawks, No helis) and lasted 50 minutes. Reds finished the show at 1600.
Lots of RAF personnel looking very bored and unhappy caterers who had paid for pitches.They had been told to expect 15,000 people per day!
Cannot see that ,given the weather forecast, tomorrow's attendance will be any better.
Josh
Show was very poor value for money at £25 entrance though flying could have been watched having only paid £5 for car parking..
Flying started at 1130.Large gaps in flying programme with only Tucano, Hawk,Typhoon ,Spitfire and Falcons displaying.
Role demo started at 1400 and was OK with good pyrotechnics (AWACS plus 2 Tornado F3s ,2 GR4s ,2 Hawks, No helis) and lasted 50 minutes. Reds finished the show at 1600.
Lots of RAF personnel looking very bored and unhappy caterers who had paid for pitches.They had been told to expect 15,000 people per day!
Cannot see that ,given the weather forecast, tomorrow's attendance will be any better.
Josh
The E-3, F3s and GR4s provided some entertainment to the crowds down by the river in Oxford for Eights Week. I overheard a couple of tourists say it was jolly decent of the RAF to put on a free air display for the last day of Eights, and they supposed that the display couldn't be directly over the river for safety reasons. Certainly gained the attention of, ooh, about 3,000 people, I'd guess.
So some decent PR for the RAF did result, albeit amongst several thousand people several miles away who paid nothing for the privilege of watching. And the food (cooked at the college boathouses) and drink was probably cheaper as well.
So some decent PR for the RAF did result, albeit amongst several thousand people several miles away who paid nothing for the privilege of watching. And the food (cooked at the college boathouses) and drink was probably cheaper as well.
Oh dear. What a pity. Never mind.
Shame that....
And only 17 years ago when the RAF still owned Abingdon, Thames Valley Plod were complaining about the traffic jams caused by the REAL air displays which the RAF could still afford back then.
If this pile of poo proves as much of a flop as everyone who knew anything predicted...well, sympathy can be found in the usual place in the dictionary. Between '****' and 'syphilis' and closer to 'Squadron Leader' than 'sorry'...
Shame that....
And only 17 years ago when the RAF still owned Abingdon, Thames Valley Plod were complaining about the traffic jams caused by the REAL air displays which the RAF could still afford back then.
If this pile of poo proves as much of a flop as everyone who knew anything predicted...well, sympathy can be found in the usual place in the dictionary. Between '****' and 'syphilis' and closer to 'Squadron Leader' than 'sorry'...