Fairford Airshow 13th July

[Goody]

I'm thinking of popping up to this one on Sunday but as there will be two of us going, I don't really fancy the £65 entry fee on top of petrol costs so I'm wondering whether anyone knows of any decent vantage points away from the site to view the displays.

The main reason to go is to see the Vulcan again. Anybody have any info on flying times for this?

[Sonic67]

It was flying at Waddington recently and might have been cheaper. It also just missed out on Cosford.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/l...re/7491918.stm

Various air show dates (though not necessarily featuring it):
http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/shows/showdate.htm

[nheather]

The main reason to go is to see the Vulcan again. Anybody have any info on flying times for this?

As a regular airshow visitor I know that it is now very difficult (if not impossible) for joe public to get sight of flying times without buying a programme.

I have tickets for Sunday and will be going providing the weather is good. Believe me airshows in the rain are one of the most miserable forms of entertainment. There's no shelter to speak of so you get cold and wet. And to cap it all the planes don't fly if there is the slightest hint of rain - even the all-weather capability ones.

Cheers,

Nigel

[Ambient Fish]

Jeeze Goody this show is put on to support former RAF personnel and their families. Military aircraft also cost a lot of money to buy and then a small fortune to fly in a display so £65.00 is a small price to pay for what you actually get at one of these events, so spend the cash and enjoy the show whilst helping a deserving cause.

[nheather]

Saturday show has been CANCELLED due to bad weather and waterlogged parking area.

Nothing has been said about Sunday as yet.

Cheers,

Nigel

[Indiana Jones]

Thought I would mention that if tomorrow does go ahead then they will only be letting in people who have already bought Sunday tickets, there wont be any tickets on sell at the gate.

[nheather]

Thought I would mention that if tomorrow does go ahead then they will only be letting in people who have already bought Sunday tickets, there wont be any tickets on sell at the gate.

I didn't read it like that. I interpretted it that they wouldn't let people who have bought Saturday tickets use them on Sunday.

If however, it is as you say then it's going to be a pretty exclusive affair.

I have Sunday tickets and I'm awaiting the 4pm announcement to see whether it is on or not.

Cheers,

Nigel

[Indiana Jones]

Originally Posted by nheather

I didn't read it like that. I interpretted it that they wouldn't let people who have bought Saturday tickets use them on Sunday.

If however, it is as you say then it's going to be a pretty exclusive affair.

I have Sunday tickets and I'm awaiting the 4pm announcement to see whether it is on or not.

Cheers,

Nigel

Got this straight off the official RIAT site...

Are tickets available for Sunday?
No tickets will be on sale at the gates on Sunday. If you have a Saturday ticket please do not travel to Fairford.

I guess they have to do this otherwise they would get everyone who would have gone today try to attend tomorrow and they just dont have the room.

[nheather]

From a selfish point of view I hope it goes ahead then.

I reckon no more than 50% of tickets are pre-purchased so crowds should be very light.

Cheers,

Nigel

[Indiana Jones]

Originally Posted by nheather

From a selfish point of view I hope it goes ahead then.

I reckon no more than 50% of tickets are pre-purchased so crowds should be very light.

Cheers,

Nigel

It will certainly be different with half the number of people, fingers crossed it goes ahead.

[Indiana Jones]

Well thats it, been officially cancelled

The first time in 5 years that I decided to go and this happens lol

[nheather]

Yep, real shame. Looking forward to seeing the F22s and the return of the Vulcan.

Got to work out how to get my money back now - mine were bought through my employer so don't know whether that makes it easier or more tricky.

Cheers,

Nigel

[gunslinger]

Confirmed.... the show on sunday is cancelled as well.

The vulcan flew direct to farnborough from waddington this afternoon instead of staging at a nearby RAF base in preperation for RIAT tomorrow

[Junglist]

What a shame.

I used to go to 2-3 shows a year with my uncle years ago...havent been for a while.

My 2 year old loves planes so was thinking of taking him to one this summer (weather permitting). Will probably get him some mufflers as it does get quite loud. I remember as a kid it was the vulcan was the only plane to actually make me cover my ears. The sound was immense.

[nheather]

Got a telephone call from my employer checking that I realised the show had been cancelled. They were ringing round all employees that had taken up the deal, to make sure they understood what was happening and explaining how to get a full refund. A nice I touch, I thought.

Cheers,

Nigel