RAF Marham Families Day 2016

[grimly aviation pics]

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

[Gary]

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

[POL]

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

[Gary]

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.

[mirage41]

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

[vanguard]

cheers for the heads up

[grimly aviation pics]

Watch out for a surprise visitor

Something you need to tell us??

[grimly aviation pics]

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

[Gary]

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

[markranger]

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.

[grimly aviation pics]

I see the typhoon was confirmed today nice addition

[mirage41]

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.

[Blackcat1]

Pair for F35! Lol I'm sure there's a Father Christmas ;-)

[colt41]

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

[Motley]

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

[PercyPotter]

First aircraft for the families day have just arrived for a night stop:
ZK310/FL
ZK344/-
1 Sqn Typhoons

[tazmin88]

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

they`ve stuck

[jagmadandy]

Evening all,

Does anyone have any details of what is down to attend, like a flyer from the station? As it would help me decide if it is worth the long round trip or not. I have tried searching the net and various forums but to no avail.

Thanks in advance

Andy

[PercyPotter]

Not a lot,
Red Arrows & Red 10 (Squirrel)
BBMF
2 x Typhoon
Hawk
Tucano
CV-22
HH-60
KC-135
Plus based Tornados and tin

Expect heavy security outside after this afternoons incident reported on the local news

[mirage41]

Garys comment above is associated with F35s, which did happen some time ago - I watched them.

I imagine the 2 Typhoon from Lossiemouth 1 Sqdn are for the static, you can rest assured though that when they do go (in full afterburn) they will rotate at tower and depart in the vertical manner to FL150.

I still expect The Reds at 13.00, and Typhoon 35 later to close the flying, although I now have no idea where I will be due to increased security.