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Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - Cancelled
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
When are they going to allow crowds to watch Cricket or Golf or even football or even motosports,to be honest I cannot see it going ahead.
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
is it possible that it will become a "park and view" event, from the sanctity of your car
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Some motor sport events have been going ahead with reduced crowds, but not top tier.
So British Touring Cars and Super Bikes is a no go, but GT and club racing is.
I can't see it going ahead, unless there are 2m boxes for people/families to stand in, everyone will just congregate at the front as normal.
Hope I'm wrong for those that are hoping to go!
Mike
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
I also hope you are wrong because that could be the only airshow I'll get to this year..
Hope I'm wrong for those that are hoping to go!
Mike
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Update to the covid measures
What has changed?
In line with the latest government advice, we have updated our social distancing measures including:
We strongly encourage visitors to wear a face mask at all times in congested areas, but it is mandatory to wear a face mask in indoor spaces or covered areas including marquees, hangars and exhibitions
Staff and markings across the site will reinforce 2m social distancing, enabling visitors to keep safely apart
We will have designated Social Distancing Supervisors with teams of Social Distancing Champions across the site, all easily recognisable in Orange IWM Duxford T-shirts reinforcing social distancing measures and assisting with help and advice
NHS track and trace will be in place, please ensure your booking email is your primary email address and you check it regularly. Your contact details will be stored up to 21 days after the event.
All suppliers and entertainers onsite have their own Covid-19 risk assessment plan in place to support IWM in keeping you safe on site. This includes temperature checks for catering staff.
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Other key changes, though there are many
https://www.iwm.org.uk/airshows/faqs/co ... 3gElQlIYl4There will be social distancing markers across the site including ticket scanning and entry points
There will be additional entry points to the site, with more staff to support safe entry onto the showground
We have created more space to enable safer social distancing onsite by opening the Tank Bank and moving the fence line at the eastern end of the site
During the air show, staff will be visible across the airfield, using the 2m markers to provide visual representation of a safe 2m distance, to which visitors will be required to adhere to. Our Social Distancing Supervisors and Champions will work closely with Security, and any visitors deemed to be not complying could be removed.
Social distancing is required in hangars, exhibitions and halls to manage the flow of visitors within inside spaces. Where we cannot guarantee a safe route around our museum, or enough space on the showground to ensure social distancing, we will close the offer. For this reason, hangars 2 and 5 will not be open to visitors on the day.
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Press release from IWM mentioned Hurricanes and Spitfires in a dog fight with a Buchon
https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2020/09/ai ... 8zK5tAEd3A
https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2020/09/ai ... 8zK5tAEd3A
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
5 Spitfires, 4 Hurricanes, a Buchon, Catalina, 3rd P51 Mustang, Fireflys, Tiger 9 and another Harvard added for Saturday and Sunday.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/airshows/duxford ... lying-list
https://www.iwm.org.uk/airshows/duxford ... lying-list
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Some timings for the weekend of the show
Friday
Friday
Saturday and Sunday15:00 The Red Arrows
15:00-17:00 Showcase flying
18:00 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
18:00- 19:30 Showcase flying
19:00: Start of Proms
21:00 Finish
https://www.iwm.org.uk/airshows/duxford ... n-your-day13:00 The Red Arrows
15:00 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
16:45 Duxford Spitfire Flypast
18:00 Finish
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Wondering with the new rules on social gatherings if the air show will be able to go ahead ?
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
To be fair it's not looking positive
Aviation - “You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck.”
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Duxford have just put this out, I'm thinking along similar lines to Goose, not looking good!
MikeDear all,
We appreciate that many of you have expressed concerns following the latest government advice on social gatherings. Please be assured that we are in communication with the relevant authorities to understand how the latest announcement will impact the Duxford Battle of Britain Proms and the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show.
Our expectation at present is that these are able to go ahead but as soon as we have all the information we will update you via our social media channels and website so we ask that you continue to check these so you can keep up to date with the latest news.
We would like to thank you for your continued support during this unpredictable time
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Well,no news is good news.im hoping it goes ahead so we can salvage something from this dreadful year.
As I understand it,he new guidelines are for your home,pubs resteruants etc.open air events I assume are less of a threat at present.
Daz
As I understand it,he new guidelines are for your home,pubs resteruants etc.open air events I assume are less of a threat at present.
Daz
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Duxford could still be exempt via Charitable and Educational as it currently is. However, my main concern is if it goes ahead, the media will crucify Duxford.
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Another problem not often raised is the possible transfer of infection from one part of the country to another. Example one car load of four symptomatic people travel from Bolton (other infected areas are available) and the whole R-rate graph goes into overdrive and two dozen infected return to their respective home towns. By the time alarm bells start ringing the whole virus thing is popping up all over the country again.
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
The only sporting event was going to be some horse raceing at Doncastor race course. 2000 people was the limit,
but after the new rules annouced yesterday it was cancelled, due to crowd size.
So Duxford with 10.000 is very unlikely.
but after the new rules annouced yesterday it was cancelled, due to crowd size.
So Duxford with 10.000 is very unlikely.
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Ticket sales MAY have been suspended. It is giving an error on the page
However, it was also giving this yesterday at times when they added some Gold tickets to Saturday and Sunday"Unfortunately your session may have timed out, or an error has occurred. Please use the button below and restart your booking."
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Receiving the same error when trying to access any other IWM booking page.
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
I've just tried booking tickets (as a test. I already have mine} and I could access it fine. Only got time out error message when accessing gold tickets.
So I don't think it's a reason to read anything into a possible cancellation.
Daz
So I don't think it's a reason to read anything into a possible cancellation.
Daz
Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)
Adding Gold tickets ? Thought they had sold out weeks ago with restricted numbers !jasonT1981 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:37 pmTicket sales MAY have been suspended. It is giving an error on the page
However, it was also giving this yesterday at times when they added some Gold tickets to Saturday and Sunday"Unfortunately your session may have timed out, or an error has occurred. Please use the button below and restart your booking."
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