Bruntingthorpe CWJs Day 26th Aug 2012

[320psi]

[Woodford]

yay Are tickets limted? I know you can just go and pay at the gate but has it ever sold out?

[Stu]

Great day out plus think looks like one of my 333 shots on there to if it is !

[320psi]

yay Are tickets limted? I know you can just go and pay at the gate but has it ever sold out?

No tickets arent limited, just pay on the gate, and no we have never 'sold out'

See you on the 26th and make sure you come visit the Q shed and our shop

[320psi]

Is there any chance of XR728 taking part on the day? What's the latest with the jet?

Cheers

No, sorry, I Cant give you a date as to when she will be in front of the public again, just bear with us.

We have for the last 3 years been working slowly through her No1 engine and reheat issues, which we have recently made positive progress with.
No2 engine out soon to begin getting to grips with the engine and reheat system issues.
Dont forget this is all done by a small band of guys who are only working one day per week.
Shes a Lightning, they are not to be rushed

Keep coming to our events and supporting us, you will see 728 run again one day

Come and find me on the 26th and I will give you an idea of just how much effort all this takes

Cheers
Andy B

[Dazza37]

Hi Andy, really glad to hear that you are making steady progress with 728, i came to the first open day not long after you received her in 1988, i was like a dog with two c0cks being able to get so close to a 'live' Lightning!
I look forward to seeing her tearing down Brunty's runway once again... one day!

-Daz

[DeanW]

Sadly won't be there as it clashes with Little Gransden. Are there plans for any more Brunty events in 2012?

[320psi]

Sadly won't be there as it clashes with Little Gransden. Are there plans for any more Brunty events in 2012?

Hi
Yeh we the LPG are planning our tylight run for the 10th Nov keep an eye on our web site nearer the time for more details

[Runner]

Really looking forward to this, it'll be the first time I've been to CWJ.

Are there any areas that are better for photography than others? Is it possible to look around the other stuff parked up in other areas of the airfield? Do I need to get there early for a good view?

Advice appreciated, thanks
Al

[GOOSE]

Depends on what type of photos you want. The right hand side of the display line seems most popular, probably to capture start ups and the Lightning's reheat.

The left hand side of the line is less packed. A lot of the aircraft do their high speed run and then taxi around almost behind you allowing for a different perspective.

Most areas of the airfield are accessible too, but not the extreme areas where the VC-10's are being broken up.

As for arrival time, I'd advise as early as possible.

Hope all that helps?

[Runner]

Thanks Goose,

Exactly the info I was after

Was sort of hoping to see the VC-10s though!

[GOOSE]

They were visible in the distance only last time I went, sorry. Not sure if anything has changed since.

[GOOSE]

I know there's another thread on the day somewhere but I'll be budgied if I can find it...........

edit - found it but as it is a continuation of a previous event I'll not merge it.

Any other Fighter Controllers attending on Sunday?

[XPLUMBER]

Don't forget your waterproofs and umbrella!

[GOOSE]

Agreed, forecast looks a bit "iffy". On the plus side it might be nice to get some "spray" shots..........

[Runner]

Latest from Met Office is sunny intervals, potential for some good shots.
Waterproof won't be far away though...

[lmgaylard]

Does anyone know if they have plans to get the Sea Harrier ground running in the future?

[XPLUMBER]

Yes they do!

[2e1var]

Brunty here I come

[GOOSE]

Huge queues for the five or six toilets! And the food shack has a further queue of about sixty people.