RAF Waddington International Air Show 2013

[Gary]

Just a head up.. The tickets have officially gone on sale today (1st November), for RAF Waddington International Air Show 2013. The website has had a make over too

247 days to go

[Snafu]

Got our Bomber Harris tickets booked....looking forward to a great show

[Gary]

According to the Waddington faccebook page, one of the themes will be 95th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force. Lets hope the RAF can cobble together enough aircraft to do the theme justice.

Waddington 2013 will be commemorating the 95th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force

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[grimly aviation pics]

it better be good i went 2 years ago which i personally thought was awful, and i didnt bother last year because of the line up which i didnt think was worth a 250 mile round trip was worth. better be better as its the last year of the vulcan.

[MarkL]

it better be good i went 2 years ago which i personally thought was awful, and i didnt bother last year because of the line up which i didnt think was worth a 250 mile round trip was worth. better be better as its the last year of the vulcan.

I hope you're listening Silentflight and your cronies, GRIMLY HAS SPOKEN.

[Chris Procter]

[quote=" i didnt bother last year because of the line up which i didnt think was worth a 250 mile round trip was worth. [/quote]

Well you were wrong Last years Waddy was the best they have have had in the last 6 or 7 years and the Black Eagles and Swiss Hornet was worth the admission alone - and with out doubt you missed one of the best display teams seen in Europe for quite some time they were superb and might not come back to Europe for another 20 years
and must also add the pilot of the display Lynx threw that machine about more than I have ever seen in my lifetime fantastic pilot skills
and I was really pleased that the Blackpool based Huey made an appearance what a fantastic chopper that is and kept in tip top condition I just wish more people would use it for displays

[paddyboy]

Hi Peeps

Snafu: we have booked for Bomber Harris yet again, as we always do, so give us a shout out and meet us

Speaking personally, we always go to Waddo, whatever might or might not be there, as it is the biggest supplier of funds, airshow wise, to the RAFBF, and that is really important to us

I have not been lucky enough to have served in the RAF, but to me they are ALL heroes

Very best regards

Paddyboy

[six2]

booked onto barn farm again this year, buying tickets for both day again this year. nothing new , but with look this year my daughters ATC squadron will be in attendance to help out. she is looking forward to helping, just hope the rain an wind stays away this year as i was sick of re-pegging the tent last year

[tina1973]

Hi Folks
Happy New Year!
Went to Waddington 2012 and LOVED it. We had general admission tickets but this year we're thinking of Bomber Harris tickets. Is it worth it? Is the parking good? Is there a good view? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards. Tina x

[Mayfly]

Have a look here for what you get

http://www.waddingtonairshow.co.uk/bomber-harris-chalet

I was looking for the map but can't one - to the best of my knowledge the BH enclosure is fairly central on the flightline

[Gary]

The 2013 airshow themes have been announced

2013 Air Show Themes

95th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force formed on 1st April 1918, the 95th anniversary will be celebrated at the RAF Waddington International Air Show over the weekend 6-7 July 2013. The Air Show will be the only major event of the celebration and we will be going all out to showcase the RAF over the ages. From aircraft displays to ground exhibitions, Waddington will be the place to be to see your Air Force history.



70th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid

2013 will see the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid on 16 May 1943 and this will be commemorated at the Air Show. The BBMF’s Lancaster, PA474, has already been given a new nose art and identity to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of 617 Squadron. It is now to be called DV385, Thumper Mark III, to match the identity of one of the Lancasters posted to the squadron in November 1943, to replace those lost on both the Dams Raid and the disastrous September attack on the Dortmund Ems Canal. Along with the flying display of the Lancaster we will also be mounting ground displays enhancing the commemoration.



Combat ISTAR

On the modern battlefield, information, particularly accurate and timely information, is vital to any force commander. To supply this resource, the RAF operates a variety of aircraft equipped with world-leading reconnaissance systems.

[raptor1970]

Only my point of view but would'nt it be better to put PA474 in the markings of Gibsons Lancaster (ED932 AJ-G) seeing as it was the lead aircraft of the raid. It's a shame it's not really possible to do it but would'nt it be cool if they could get JUST JANE over from East Kirkby for the weekend.
Rob

[paddyboy]

Tina

You will not be disappointed

Trust Paddyboy: the grub is top notch, the parking is soooooo easy, the routing is good both on and off, and, best of all, the view is the canines

If/when you book, keep a lookout for me and SWMBO: I always have an XH tee or sweatshirt on in my favourite colour: black

Very best regards

Paddyboy

[deerhunter]

If/when you book, keep a lookout for me and SWMBO: I always have an XH tee or sweatshirt on in my favourite colour: black

AND nobbly knees

[tina1973]

Thanks Paddyboy. That's exactly the response I wanted. Flexing the credit card as I type! Look out for me. I'm the woman with the big grin.

[tina1973]

BOOKED!

[paddyboy]

Great stuff, Tina

That's at least you and Snafu I have to look out for

As for you, Dave: there ain't nowt wrong wi' my knees

SWMBO bought me those shorts and we decided I should wear them last year

I shall be having words with you on the 'Heath trip in March dear boy

Cheers all

Paddyboy

[deerhunter]

[quote][SWMBO bought me those shorts and we decided I should wear them last year
/quote]

You mean SWMBO decided....for gods sake dont wear them at the Heath cred will go out of the window

Only joking....see you at the trip



By the way booked in the DB enclosure again

[Gary]

Waddingtons website has been updated

Algeria Invited
Argentina Invited
Australia Invited
Austria ONGOING
Bahrain Invited
Bangladesh Invited
Belgium Invited
Brazil ONGOING
Brunei Invited
Canada Invited
Chile Air Force ONGOING
Chile Navy Invited
Colombia Invited
Croatia ONGOING
Czech Republic Invited
Denmark Invited
Estonia Invited
France ONGOING
Finland Invited
Germany ONGOING
Greece Invited
Hungary Invited
India Invited
Indonesia Invited
Ireland Invited
Italy ONGOING
Japan Invited
Jordan Invited
Latvia DECLINED
Lithuania Invited
Macedonia Invited
Malaysia Invited
Malta Invited
Mexico Invited
Morocco Invited
Netherlands Invited
New Zealand Invited
Norway Invited
Oman Invited
Pakistan Invited
Poland Invited
Portugal Invited
Qatar Invited
Romania Invited
Republic of Korea Invited
Russia Invited
Saudi Arabia Invited
Serbia Invited
Singapore Invited
Slovenia Invited
Slovakia PROVISIONAL
South Africa Invited
Spain ONGOING
Sweden Invited
Switzerland Invited
Thailand Invited
Turkey Invited
United Arab Emirates Invited
Ukraine Invited
United States of America Invited
Venezuela Invited
NATO Invited
Royal Air Force PROVISIONAL
Royal Navy Invited
British Army (Army Air Corps) Invited
Qinetiq Invited
SAAB GROUP ONGOING

[paddyboy]

I will keep the old mincers peeled for you Sploosher

Could be a nice little group of FC'ers there

Cheers

Paddyboy