The Red Arrows

[OldBlueLady]

Beautiful, beautiful machines. We were at the viewing gallery on top of the bowling alley on the pier for that Concord flyby. I remember seeing the Vulcan fly at air shows too - incredibly skilled pilots.

There was one year that Concord visited but didn't do that kind of flyby, I think she was on a scheduled journey and instead she flew low up the Thames and dipped her wings at the crowds. Magical to watch.

I wonder if we might see and hear some activity at Roots Hall today as they leave the airport - the BBMF never fails to strike a chord within me.

I miss the air shows.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

The last flying in the world Avro Vulcan V Bomber last flight was on the 28th Oct 2015.

The aircraft will still be maintained in flying condition and will be able to taxi for air shows, but it will remain at its home in Doncaster in the North East of England.

(TURN THE SOUND UP!)

Avro Vulcan V Bomber Last ever Flight 28th Oct 2015

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Avro Vulcan V Bomber at the Southend Airshow May 1990

Concord at the Southend Airshow 30th May 1988 (Watch on Youtube)

Southend Airshow Open Days 30th and 31st May 1999

The Vulcan is being moved from Doncaster but as yet they don't know where it's going

Vulcan XH558 set to leave Doncaster Sheffield Airport in 2023 - Vulcan to the Sky

The Avro Vulcan XH558 is getting ready to take the next step in its journey as it prepares to leave Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) in June 2023. The Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTST), the charity behind the restoration and return to flight of XH558, have been renting space on the airfield from...

vulcantothesky.org

 

[pottster]

imho the Harrier has to be one of our best post WW2

Harrier one of my all time favourites, so far ahead of it's time. When you read how it accounted for itself in the south Atlantic, truly amazing. The Argentine air crews at stanley saying how they came in so low that they were the same height as they second floor building windows, and seeing some of the air show footage you can see how.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Nicked from a Google search:

According to an RAF press release, the Arrows will fly in a "seven-aircraft formation, rather than nine" this year because two members of the crew have moved to other positions in the air force.

The seven-aircraft display isn't unheard of and is used "when a situation dictates, such as illness or aircraft availability".

Cheap and nasty.

Like Queen with Adam Lambert.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Beautiful, beautiful machines. We were at the viewing gallery on top of the bowling alley on the pier for that Concord flyby. I remember seeing the Vulcan fly at air shows too - incredibly skilled pilots.

There was one year that Concord visited but didn't do that kind of flyby, I think she was on a scheduled journey and instead she flew low up the Thames and dipped her wings at the crowds. Magical to watch.

I wonder if we might see and hear some activity at Roots Hall today as they leave the airport - the BBMF never fails to strike a chord within me.

I miss the air shows.

Saw the Typhoon twice, the Lancaster and a couple of Red Arrows individually.

 

[hlane17]

Anyone in the East Stand today would have seen the Arrows taking off just like SUFC's season

 

[Special Blue]

View from South
Sorry not good with technology can just about make a call!

 

[davewebbsbrain]

My son couldn't make the game today as he was on day shift at the airport.

He got to see all the planes close up, the Red Arrows Hawks, the Lancaster, Sptfire etc but got a familiarisation tour of the Typhoon, got to sit in the cockpit etc

 

[cerbera45]

Harrier one of my all time favourites, so far ahead of it's time. When you read how it accounted for itself in the south Atlantic, truly amazing. The Argentine air crews at stanley saying how they came in so low that they were the same height as they second floor building windows, and seeing some of the air show footage you can see how.

flying backwards gets me

 

[Special Blue]

View from South
Sorry not good with technology can just about make a call! View attachment 21656

There is a Lancaster In the distance I promise! Apart from that pitch looks good!

 

[The Big Dady]

View from South
Sorry not good with technology can just about make a call!

Now pointed out by the Red Arrow

 

[Special Blue]

Now pointed out by the Red Arrow

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Told you I'm not very good completely missed the red arrow!

 

[united we stand]

The last flying in the world Avro Vulcan V Bomber last flight was on the 28th Oct 2015.

The aircraft will still be maintained in flying condition and will be able to taxi for air shows, but it will remain at its home in Doncaster in the North East of England.

(TURN THE SOUND UP!)

Avro Vulcan V Bomber Last ever Flight 28th Oct 2015

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Avro Vulcan V Bomber at the Southend Airshow May 1990

Concord at the Southend Airshow 30th May 1988 (Watch on Youtube)

Southend Airshow Open Days 30th and 31st May 1999

Saw the Vulcan twice during its final tour. Absolutely nothing and I mean nothing can beat a Vulcan coming in for a low slow pass and then go all guns blazing as steep as it can.

It’s quite sad actually, it’s totally air worthy but to get a certificate it’s needs to have a parts supplier. The support {BAE?- I can’t recall and can’t be read to Google) won’t do it anymore in case the Vulcan crashes and it gets bad publicity.
The guys who look after it say that t will go on for years

 

[Special Blue]

I played golf at Belfairs yesterday and saw the same Lancaster fly over as I was having a drink after my round!
Twice in two days(Clacton air show).
As others have said really miss the air show, went to first one 85 Iirc and paid to get in!

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Now pointed out by the Red Arrow

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Can't sit a million miles from me

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Told you I'm not very good completely missed the red arrow!

I can only see one. I thought there were 7 of them

 

[KevinJH]

Saw the Vulcan twice during its final tour. Absolutely nothing and I mean nothing can beat a Vulcan coming in for a low slow pass and then go all guns blazing as steep as it can.

Going to the other end of the scale, seeing Concorde's first public display in the UK at Farnborough 1970 was jaw dropping.... Did a couple of runs beating up the runway at 2-300 feet - just, wow...

 

[KevinJH]

Did we ever have a Lightening at the air show? I don’t remember but that and the Vulcan are the best post WW2 planes Britain developed.

I'd chuck the Canberra into the mix - world's first jet bomber along with altitude and endurance records, an amazing piece of kit.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

 

[davewebbsbrain]