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RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

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RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by chopper92 » Fri Sep 21, 2018 4:07 pm

i would love to get inside RAF SHAWBURY to see the based aircraft/helis. does the base have open days/airshows. I live in the south and would nee to plan a visit/hotac

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by MRTT » Fri Sep 21, 2018 6:45 pm

Only 'airshow' as such is Families Day and, it's a non public event.

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by SCARECROW » Fri Sep 21, 2018 7:03 pm

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by GhostWalker » Tue Sep 25, 2018 12:53 pm

Get to know one of the contractors working on the base such as Carillion Amey or WT Parker, and they can get you on....

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by dubmasteruk » Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:00 pm

I couldn't go on base if I wanted as I have been banned by the CO because of some home truths I told them regards their treatment of spotters :Oops: . Biggest load of clowns ever in charge at the moment, shockingly bad and with rubbish helicopters. :thumbs:
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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by SCARECROW » Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:41 am

Get to know one of the contractors working on the base such as Carillion Amey or WT Parker, and they can get you on....
MM and risk them being sacked for breaching security regs !!

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by Arthur Tee » Wed Oct 03, 2018 11:39 am

dubmasteruk wrote:
Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:00 pm
I couldn't go on base if I wanted as I have been banned by the CO because of some home truths I told them regards their treatment of spotters :Oops: . Biggest load of clowns ever in charge at the moment, shockingly bad and with rubbish helicopters. :thumbs:
Like dubamaster - I too am currently banned from the unit!

According to the information released (by way of a Freedom of Information Request) - they didn't like the fact that the pair of us pointing out the fact that the Station Flight Safety Officer had actually 'ordered' MoD employees to park in front of the Crash Gates to obscure the views of spotters!

My complaint has now gone much higher - I am awaiting a response as to why they need to trawl through teenage girls Facebook Accounts in order to obtain a photograph of their father to append to the 'Banning Order' - this despite the fact that they have my photograph on the Passes & Permits computer in the Main Guard Room.

I am still awaiting confirmation of:

The Security Classification of their 'Banning Order'
The retention policy applied to it.
How long such a 'Banning Order' applies for
Whether I am banned from any other unit.
Whether my youngest daughter is banned (as her photo also appears on it)

And finally - I've also requested the number of hours spent by MoD personnel each tear 'trawling through teenage girls facebook accounts'! :lol:

The Chief of the Air Staff is also now fully aware of the clowns that run Shawbury!!!

I lodged formal complaints of 'Bullying, Intimidation, Breach of Human Rights, Breach of Data Protection Act and Breach of Computer Misuse Act (apparently the RAF Police 'did not think it applied to them' :lol: ) with both West Mercia Police (who did cock-all) and the RAF Police - whom I've not heard a single thing since reporting it on Cosford Show Weekend.

I'm thinking that my next line of 'letter-writing' - will be directed to the Police & Crime Commissioner, and the Secretary of State for Defence!

I'll keep you all informed of the results as and when they are known!

Arthur

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by slogen51 » Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:10 pm

Oh dear that went well

Nothing like building good relationships with your local base!

Of course you have the right to stand on the public side and look in but they have the right to parks cars or a herd of elephants in the way - it's a game of cat and mouse , being rude or complaining to your MP won't help.

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by dubmasteruk » Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:11 pm

slogen51 wrote:
Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:10 pm
Oh dear that went well

Nothing like building good relationships with your local base!

Of course you have the right to stand on the public side and look in but they have the right to parks cars or a herd of elephants in the way - it's a game of cat and mouse , being rude or complaining to your MP won't help.


Oh a smart comment from someone who doesnt know anything what so ever regarding the matter. The ironic thing is Arthur Tee used to work on base and was instrumental in raising considerable monies for station charities for running spotter trips and other events.
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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by slogen51 » Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:17 pm

You are posting on a public forum - you should have said it was read only and you don't want any other opinions.

I fully sympathize with Shawbury if that's your attitude - you are right and any every other person is wrong.

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Post by dubmasteruk » Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:18 pm

Oh dear oh dear.
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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by slogen51 » Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:24 pm

I should of complained to Coningsby that the hangar door was shut when I visited the other week :)

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by Arthur Tee » Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:24 pm

slogen51 wrote:
Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:10 pm
Oh dear that went well

Nothing like building good relationships with your local base!

Of course you have the right to stand on the public side and look in but they have the right to parks cars or a herd of elephants in the way - it's a game of cat and mouse , being rude or complaining to your MP won't help.
You clearly cannot understand the 'double-standards'.

So it's ok for them to effectively block a Crash Gate whilst a Typhoon carries out a series of high energy manoeuvres - which could quite easily lead to it's loss and damage to property and persons in the village - BUT then on a Cosford Show day - send the RAF Police out to ensure that Crash Gates are not blocked.

Can you explain how that makes sense?? :unsure:

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by dubmasteruk » Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:26 pm

Ha Ha Mr Troll is bored
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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by slogen51 » Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:27 pm

It's standard practice - as you know - they want you to pay and go inside.

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by slogen51 » Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:31 pm

Arthur Tee wrote:
Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:24 pm
slogen51 wrote:
Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:10 pm
Oh dear that went well

Nothing like building good relationships with your local base!

Of course you have the right to stand on the public side and look in but they have the right to parks cars or a herd of elephants in the way - it's a game of cat and mouse , being rude or complaining to your MP won't help.
You clearly cannot understand the 'double-standards'.

So it's ok for them to effectively block a Crash Gate whilst a Typhoon carries out a series of high energy manoeuvres - which could quite easily lead to it's loss and damage to property and persons in the village - BUT then on a Cosford Show day - send the RAF Police out to ensure that Crash Gates are not blocked.

Can you explain how that makes sense?? :unsure:

Arthur
Either way the crash gate should not be blocked by spotters or anyone else

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by Arthur Tee » Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:24 pm

slogen51 wrote:
Either way the crash gate should not be blocked by spotters or anyone else
And that is entirely my point - how dare they put property and lives at potential risk - and then not have the bollocks to stand-up to their reckless actions?

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by GhostWalker » Wed Oct 03, 2018 4:12 pm

slogen51 wrote:
Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:27 pm
It's standard practice - as you know - they want you to pay and go inside.
Wrong, you cannot go inside and pay at Shawbury which shows you are not very clued up on this base.

I agree with Arthur Tee on this and the base management in using the CRO are corrupt and useless!

They cannot stop you from taking pictures when standing on public land!
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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by slogen51 » Wed Oct 03, 2018 4:21 pm

Sorry thought he was talking about the flying at Cosford - that is the best best place to be

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Re: RAF SHAWBURY OPEN DAYS/AIR SHOWS

Post by slogen51 » Wed Oct 03, 2018 4:23 pm

Arthur Tee wrote:
Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:24 pm
slogen51 wrote:
Either way the crash gate should not be blocked by spotters or anyone else
And that is entirely my point - how dare they put property and lives at potential risk - and then not have the bollocks to stand-up to their reckless actions?

Most service men and women have a lot of bollocks

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