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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

21st Jul 2022, 03:09

Replies: 76

Anybody else think Farnborough's Cr*p?

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Posted By chevvron

When they moved the Farnborough show from...

When they moved the Farnborough show from September to July, the thinking was that it would naturally 'follow' on' from RIAT.

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

13th Jul 2022, 07:05

Replies: 76

Anybody else think Farnborough's Cr*p?

Views: 17,387

Posted By chevvron

There were no gaps in my day as no-one had time...

There were no gaps in my day as no-one had time for G & Ts and anyway, why didn't your chalet have waitresses?
The display started every day at 2 pm because that's when the pilots finished lunch and...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

12th Jul 2022, 15:53

Replies: 76

Anybody else think Farnborough's Cr*p?

Views: 17,387

Posted By chevvron

Yes the 2006 trade show was dull it being the...

Yes the 2006 trade show was dull it being the first time since 1974 that I hadn't designed the flying programme.
Farnborough International decided to dispense with my services and employ a so called...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

21st Jun 2022, 09:06

Replies: 76

Anybody else think Farnborough's Cr*p?

Views: 17,387

Posted By chevvron

The car park at Morrisons is always packed during...

The car park at Morrisons is always packed during the display plus you've got hot and cold grub and bogs in the store.

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

9th Mar 2019, 09:08

Replies: 76

Anybody else think Farnborough's Cr*p?

Views: 17,387

Posted By chevvron

Don't quote me but I understand the Guinness tent...

Don't quote me but I understand the Guinness tent was always operated by off duty ATCOs from West Drayton.

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

24th Jul 2018, 13:49

Replies: 76

Anybody else think Farnborough's Cr*p?

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Posted By chevvron

Summer of '68 there was one. Hot day and I heard...

Summer of '68 there was one. Hot day and I heard what I thought was a distant boom of thunder, then when I met the late Honey Monster that evening at the ATC Squadon, he asked if anyone heard it. ...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

22nd Jul 2018, 14:51

Replies: 76

Anybody else think Farnborough's Cr*p?

Views: 17,387

Posted By chevvron

The ban on 'extra' people on board whilst...

The ban on 'extra' people on board whilst displaying was certainly in force in '74. I think it came in after the Atlantic crash in ''68.
Only 'normal' crew required to operate the aircraft were...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

21st Jul 2018, 10:12

Replies: 76

Anybody else think Farnborough's Cr*p?

Views: 17,387

Posted By chevvron

I designed the display programme from 1976 to...

I designed the display programme from 1976 to 2004 incl and made sure it was always fast moving; something in the sky at all times for the spectators to see. I was invited to a RIAT once (when it was...

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