We do some things really well, don't we? I really think the Reds are the best. Having helped build their planes I am obviously biased.
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| Author: | Lex [ Thu May 06, 2021 4:56 pm ] |
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Some fantastic attractions for the event in June: https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/raf-red-arrows-and-typhoons-ready-to-fly-in-for-ragley-hall-air-show-29475/ |
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| Author: | rebbonk [ Fri May 07, 2021 2:19 pm ] |
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Oddly enough, only yesterday I was looking at some old pictures from when we built the Red Arrows. |
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| Author: | Lex [ Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:06 pm ] |
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Managed to watch the Red Arrows display this evening - b****y fantastic 20 minutes! https://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/news/people/the-red-arrows-are-coming-to-south-warwickshire-their-first-display-in-over-a-year-3226652 |
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| Author: | rebbonk [ Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:13 pm ] |
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Lex, I saw a few shots of that (Ragley?) on TV. They only seemed to have 8 aircraft? |
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| Author: | Lex [ Sat Jun 05, 2021 5:10 pm ] |
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Yes, 8 aircraft were involved. They did the same display at lunchtime today, as well. Some Eurofighter Typhoons did a display this afternoon too, but I missed that due to the building next door to my local's pub garden being too tall. (I've put a request in with the landlord to have the offending building reduced in height by 10 feet!) |
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| Author: | rebbonk [ Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:13 pm ] |
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Many years ago when they had Gnats I was on flight-line for a display. We had the aircraft lined up facing the hangars, intending to do a swift starboard turn in front of the hangars off to the runway. The first thing you ever learn about jet aircraft is don't get behind them. We had a smart are$e apprentice walk behind as we were starting them. One (not mine, I hasten to add) had a 'wet' start and a jet of flame about 10' long shot out of the back. Never have I seen anyone run so fast; he could have made an Olympic record. |
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| Author: | Lex [ Sun Apr 24, 2022 4:48 pm ] |
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The festival's back for the Platinum Jubilee weekend: https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/earl-and-countess-step-in-to-save-air-festival-37799/ |
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| Author: | rebbonk [ Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:28 pm ] |
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Fingers crossed for a full complement of aircraft this year, and good weather. |
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| Author: | Lex [ Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:35 pm ] |
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The Red Arrows did some really good displays last year. |
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| Author: | rebbonk [ Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:21 pm ] |
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We do some things really well, don't we? I really think the Reds are the best. Having helped build their planes I am obviously biased.
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| Author: | rebbonk [ Wed May 18, 2022 12:54 pm ] |
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I've not seen anything in the mainstream news, but I've been told that the Reds are only flying a 7-ship this year. Apparently, two pilots have 'been assigned to other duties'. - Oops! |
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| Author: | Lex [ Wed May 18, 2022 5:42 pm ] |
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Apparently, they were caught doing things they weren't meant to do. |
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