No Wokka today, only a Merlin and Eurofighter!
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No Wokka today, only a Merlin and Eurofighter!
Have just had the pleasure of watching the Merlin go through its display routine along Southend seafront, followed by a deafening performance from the Eurofughter, ready for this weekends airshow. Great flying by both, and before anyone comments - yes, I did have my camera and did get some shots and even managed a couple of the odd XR2 and even a Capri....! (It is Essex after all!) Hope Sat and Sun displays are as good, although don't think the weather will be, here's hoping though.
Soz - not Sat and Sun, try Sun and Mon...!
Soz - not Sat and Sun, try Sun and Mon...!
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Very good 
, although the way some of the wideboys drive around here, bumping up the curb because of their speed, they do actually become airborne a little too often and that aint the type of flying that impresses me !!
, although the way some of the wideboys drive around here, bumping up the curb because of their speed, they do actually become airborne a little too often and that aint the type of flying that impresses me !!
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Watch out for me in a DC-3 on Saturday, we Biggin "nostalgia and farewell DC-3" pax got bumped from Biggin to SEN thanks to the negative attitude of Bromley Council who come second only to EASA in their attitude to a fundamental contributor to military and civilian air transportation.
On the other hand, praise be to Air Atlantique and Sarfend...
On the other hand, praise be to Air Atlantique and Sarfend...
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I'll be gone by then QFIhawkman (unless AA are extraordinarily generous for the £75 I stumped up), but if you are displaying at Biggin in two weeks time I will most certainly give you a wave! Bromley Council notwithstanding...
Best to all,
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Best to all,
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Forecast isn't that bad is it? I mean, it's Sarfend not Kansas, Toto...
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Treaders,
I will indeed be at Biggin Hill. Wave by all means, and I'll try and pick you up amongst all the other people waving!
Of course I have a more complex display to do at BQH, but I'll do my best to wave a bit of white pig skin in the canopy.
I will indeed be at Biggin Hill. Wave by all means, and I'll try and pick you up amongst all the other people waving!
Of course I have a more complex display to do at BQH, but I'll do my best to wave a bit of white pig skin in the canopy.
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What type of Merlin was it? I am supposing that it was not the green variety as that would mean 28 or 78 sqns would have something to tell their bosses me thinks. 
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Lets face it, a gray one would be best anyway...
I'm not sure what it is: I play with planes all day at work, so you'd have thought I'd get enough of them. But no, I get a bit of leave between courses and I can't wait to come home and check out Southend Airshow. Fingers crossed for good wx!
I'll be down there supporting the Black Cats if they are here this year. And to everyone taking part, I am looking forward to a good show.
ps, Essexbird: What happens if they glue wings to their cars, race them down the pier and attempt to fly Red Bull style?
I'm not sure what it is: I play with planes all day at work, so you'd have thought I'd get enough of them. But no, I get a bit of leave between courses and I can't wait to come home and check out Southend Airshow. Fingers crossed for good wx!
I'll be down there supporting the Black Cats if they are here this year. And to everyone taking part, I am looking forward to a good show.
ps, Essexbird: What happens if they glue wings to their cars, race them down the pier and attempt to fly Red Bull style?
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I play with planes all day at work
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What does a 'gray' one look like then? Or did you type an extra letter by mistake?
Seen plenty of grey ones
Seen plenty of grey ones
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Watch out for me in a DC-3 on Saturday, we Biggin "nostalgia and farewell DC-3" pax got bumped from Biggin to SEN thanks to the negative attitude of Bromley Council who come second only to EASA in their attitude to a fundamental contributor to military and civilian air transportation.
Absolutely love the Dak, I was on the phone to my dad (ex-RAF) at the time,and trust me, he loved the sound!
I'll be down there supporting the Black Cats if they are here this year.
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The Red Arrows launched their 2008 season at Beaumaris / Wales today:
When only 5 RAF displays are scheduled and 2 fail to turn up, it was a bit of a poor show. BBMF and the Sea Queen stayed at home. The Reds were good.
When only 5 RAF displays are scheduled and 2 fail to turn up, it was a bit of a poor show. BBMF and the Sea Queen stayed at home. The Reds were good.
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The camera I used was a Cannon EOS 400D. As for exposure, have to say I cheated a little, original photo was way too light, so I Photoshopped it! (Camera was a b'day prezzie and am still learning! should sign up for a course as I don't really know what I'm doing - just lots of luck at mo....!)