WADDINGTON AIRSHOW 2010!

[cottesmore09]

The Vulcan is coming back!!!

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Thanks, Cottesmore09

[Gary]

C130K Herlcules - Austrian Air Force on static too

[Sheff]

What a season this is turning out to be

Is it?

Unless something unusual pops-up before too long, it looks to me as if it's the Vulcan which will be saving most shows from terminal indifference again, rather like last year. Actually I'd be inclined to keep an eye on the Leuchars and Yeovilton show news as if anybody is likely to come-up with anything a little out of the ordinary, I would think they will be the best bets.

[beefsteak]

Were you born grumpy Sheff ?...............

[Sheff]

No, it's just experience and time that brings it on! Just amazes me that anyone can be so optimistic as to say "what a season this is turning out to be" when it looks like being even more tiresome than last year. I really don't know why anyone would say that, unless I've missed something somewhere! I fail to see why anyone would even raise an eyebrow because a non-RAF Hercules is booked for a static display... I mean, who cares... really!

As I said, I really think it'll be Yeovilton or Leuchars who might come-up with something worth seeing. Leuchars have already got a MiG-29 booked...

[Mike]

The non-RAF Herc being an ex-RAF Herc !

[beefsteak]

I do hear that flares are coming back in fashion this year !!! (Seriously they are to be re allowed)
Waddo has a fine Spit /Typhie syncro display, the return of the role demo , Turkish stars, BBMF + this lot :-
Spitfire T9 - MSB Aviation Battle of Britain Display
Spitfire Mk5 - The Fighter Collection Battle of Britain Display
Spitfire Mk14 - The Fighter Collection Battle of Britain Display
Spitfire Mk9 - Aircraft Restoration Company Battle of Britain Display
Spitfire Mk XI - Hangar 11 Battle of Britain Display
Hurricane Mk 11B - Hangar 11 Battle of Britain Display
Hurricane Mk 1 - Peter Vacher Battle of Britain Display
Me109 Hispano HA-1112 MIL (Buchon) - Aircraft

And not forgetting the big tin triangle!!!

The lack of Yanks is down to the fact that it is Independance day and a big bank holiday in America and very difficult to get any participation on that day (More or less ruling out two day shows over that period too)

Cottesmore 09s comments are a generalisation regarding other shows , including (For me anyway) The F-22 at RIAT. Personally, I think they are all doing a sterling job with their attempts to slake our thirst for entertainment!!!

[turbosix]

I've been guilty in previous years of moaning about Waddo's participation list, but not this year!! The items I'm particularly looking forward to are typhoon/spitfire duo, gripen, and the stars.

[beefsteak]

I enjoyed last years tremendously, I even stayed for the fellow in the Pitts Special who finished off the show (A bit of bad planning there by Waddo though, putting that poor fellow on after the Typhoon as everybody was leaving. imagine how you'd feel , you're up there putting your life on the line for peoples entertainment (and of course your own adrenalin rush) and all you can see is nigh on 85000 people rushing to get out !!!
I must admit that when I uploaded my pics he did have a big grin on his face though !!!
I digress.
Any way if this years show is even slightly better, then I for one will think it £72 well spent.!!! (2 x entrance and Spitfire Grandstand)

[turbosix]

All the personal attacks and off topic bickering should be removed really, or at the very least, moved to the general chat forum.

[Dunk]

All the personal attacks and off topic bickering should be removed really, or at the very least, moved to the general chat forum.

Indeed.

Thread cleaned up, lets keep this on track gents for a change, because every year the Waddo thread degenerates into personal attacks, instead of a discussion.

Differences of opinion will happen, and you can argue your point, but when in descends into pointless baiting, then its not on people.

Thank you for your understanding

Onwards - any more Waddo news?

Dunk

[Flyingmonster]

Will the Spit/Phoon duo be a regular slot on the circuit? I love the sight and sound of 'Old and New'

[beefsteak]

It looks to be on for this season as it's down for Cosford too , and I'm pretty sure I've seen it on other programmes too

[garethbrum]

Will the Spit/Phoon duo be a regular slot on the circuit? I love the sight and sound of 'Old and New'

About half a dozen events I think.

[turbosix]

I think the line up so far is looking rather good is it true the Turkish F-5 sometimes finish there display with a move firing flares as some one i work with says he seen them do this

The Israeli F15 display used flares as part of it's display when practicing on the Thursday/Friday before the show but was unable to use them at the weekend due to some health and safety legislation, however the pyros used in the RAF's role demo don't seem to be a problem. A dutch F16 used flares during its display at Fairford a few years ago too. I'm not entirely sure if the rules have now been relaxed regarding usage of flares during aerobat displays, perhaps someone qualified on this forum might know.

[garethbrum]

Don't shoot the messenger but, as I understand it, flares have been cleared once again for use at UK airshows, although I guess it will occasionally depend on the location.

[GOOSE]

That's good news Gareth, if correct.

Was the ban not initially EU led?

[Flyingmonster]

Will the Spit/Phoon duo be a regular slot on the circuit? I love the sight and sound of 'Old and New'

About half a dozen events I think.

Cracking!!! Heres to a successful 2010 show!! I think the line up is looking grand already!!

[SATCO]

The Israeli F15 display used flares as part of it's display when practicing on the Thursday/Friday before the show but was unable to use them at the weekend due to some health and safety legislation, however the pyros used in the RAF's role demo don't seem to be a problem. A dutch F16 used flares during its display at Fairford a few years ago too. I'm not entirely sure if the rules have now been relaxed regarding usage of flares during aerobat displays, perhaps someone qualified on this forum might know.

I think the problem with the Israelis was the flares dropped straight into the 'bomb dump'. I understand the release of flares are looked at on an individual location basis, with those dropping over water standing a better chance of gaining approval.

S

[garethbrum]

That's good news Gareth, if correct.

Was the ban not initially EU led?

I'm not entirely sure Goose although I suspect not as they seem to have been used in Europe since we last saw them in the UK.