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RAF Marham Families Day 2016

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RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by grimly aviation pics » Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:32 pm

Hi guys

Just seen on the King air display teams Twitter page they have released there calendar for the year, turns out families day for this year is July 21st :clap:

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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by Gary » Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:36 pm

When I was at Marham last week, we were told it might be a smaller event compared to normal. Their not sure how the CAA regulations will affect the base. Also some of the funding they use for the F&F has apparently been cut. The base / squadrons are looking at other ways to fund the day
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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by POL » Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:57 pm

CAA regs shouldn't/can't affect a military airfield.

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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by Gary » Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:31 pm

How we had it explained,the MAA are conducting their own review and also working along side the CAA and will adapt or change regulations once the review is complete if needed.

Sounded like it was more of a funding issue for the day more than anything.
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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by mirage41 » Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:43 pm

I'm sure we'll get plenty of action including :-

4 ship Tornado launch/return
F15s fly through
Red Arrows display
Voyager - at least a fly through, if not static
King Air display
Typhoon 35 display
Numerous Reach aircraft using MAM as turning point and at FL300 plus

Anything else will be a bonus

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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by vanguard » Sat Feb 13, 2016 11:08 pm

cheers for the heads up

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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by 55 » Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:12 am

Watch out for a surprise visitor :)
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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by grimly aviation pics » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:00 am

55 wrote:Watch out for a surprise visitor :)
Something you need to tell us??

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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by 55 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:02 am

grimly aviation pics wrote:
55 wrote:Watch out for a surprise visitor :)
Something you need to tell us??
Something and nothing, you know how the rumour mill works, however reliable the source. But given the date, what other shows are on, what's there and what is going to be based at Marham?? :ninja:
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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by grimly aviation pics » Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:05 am

I believe I know from a little rumour iv heard whether it is true or not it does kind of make sense ;)

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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by 55 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:16 am

grimly aviation pics wrote:I believe I know from a little rumour iv heard whether it is true or not it does kind of make sense ;)
;) yes mate, I heard the rumour from a pretty reliable source, in fact the same source that told me about the f-35's a couple of weeks before announced, so on that basis, looking good, but as always, until official, get excited with caution lol
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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by Gary » Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:30 am

I wouldn't get to excited, when I was at Marham the other week. The plan was for a flypast(s) only, with Tornado escort. That's if they stick about for nearly a week after Farnborough
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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by markranger » Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:35 pm

Gary wrote:I wouldn't get to excited, when I was at Marham the other week. The plan was for a flypast(s) only, with Tornado escort. That's if they stick about for nearly a week after Farnborough
And you are going to have 30 years of seeing them at Marham.
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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by grimly aviation pics » Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:19 pm

I see the typhoon was confirmed today nice addition

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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by mirage41 » Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:41 pm

I'm sure we will see at least a pair of F15, it will be no problem to fly through like last year as they go en-route.

Whilst Typhoon 35 will close the flying displays, I have yet to work out how he can be at Honington also - Honington info appears not up to date as yet, mind you nor is any other base.

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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by Blackcat1 » Fri Feb 26, 2016 5:48 pm

Pair for F35! Lol I'm sure there's a Father Christmas ;-)
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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by MarkGB » Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:59 am

Afternoon,

Any latest news on what's confirmed for the families day?

Many thanks

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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by colt41 » Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:48 am

I think you will find the f35s are due to leave for the usa on 20th or 21st july.

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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by AndrewBen1988 » Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:33 pm

Does anyone know if they are going to be allowing us to be at chalk lane? 2014 they cut the field a few days before and we used the field sensibly?

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Re: RAF Marham Families Day 2016

Post by Motley » Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:54 pm

AndrewBen1988 wrote:Does anyone know if they are going to be allowing us to be at chalk lane? 2014 they cut the field a few days before and we used the field sensibly?
Being told on base due to the Shoreham crash and the new rules everyone has to be off the HAS sites and far side of the airfield during the whole displays, so they may be looking at the surrounding areas too

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