Waddington Airshow 2014

[GhostFlight91]

Another solid update from Waddington. Nice to see the RC-135W down for a flypast, they've got 7 weeks to get it airborne

Thats a no then

[MRTT]

Apache display will include pyros

[peasus911]

Went for the first time last year, already got my ticket for this year,
We seemed to be parked outside the base next to a campsite last year. After a long walk to the crowdline I was surprised to see cars parking next to me.
Am I allowed to park inside the base or were these special ticket holders....

[dantheman_09]

Yes, Go through the main gate on the A15. Be there early to avoid ques and you should get parked in the middle of the base somehwere

[peasus911]

Excellent, many thanks.

[reheat module]

Another solid update from Waddington. Nice to see the RC-135W down for a flypast, they've got 7 weeks to get it airborne

I've just been out and bought a Parka, I'll be ready for when hell freezes over

[dantheman_09]

Did a taxi run yesterday so looking good

[n0143773]

The Rivet Joint has been removed from the lineup - it's a shame, but it seems it was listed in error originally!

[dantheman_09]

The Rivet Joint has been removed from the lineup - it's a shame, but it seems it was listed in error originally!

Not listed in Error, Just was asked to remove it to. Did a Taxi run on Weds so should hopefully be up soon

[n0143773]

If the RJ is indeed 'active' at the time of the airshow, then it is highly likely that it will be out of the country on detatchment - I can't see it being called back to the UK for a station flypast somewhow. I might be wrong through!

[Vulcanone]

n0143773

I seem to recall that the MoD and RAF stated when it was delivered that they will not commence using our RC till Autumn 2014. So as the USAF has 17 already I assume we will continue to use their airframes?

Tim S

[Jazz]

Great news today with the RJ

Was it not also stated that 664 would be going to Boscombe prior to service entry? If so, there is still no chance of a few flypasts at the show, at least? Maybe a 'wait and see'!

BTW, isn't the correct designation an RC-135K?

[dantheman_09]

She has been up!

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[POL]

BTW, isn't the correct designation an RC-135K?

I've seen it universally reported as an RC-135V/W

[andrewn]

The 494FS crew at Duxford stated they would be at Waddington - I assume complete with F-15E (unlike at Duxford)

[Gary]

Great news if the F-15E's do turn up

Waddington airshow is getting ever closer, the NOTAM has now been issued

Parent ICAO: EGXW
Start date/time: 03/07/2014 08:00 UTC
End date/time: 06/07/2014 17:00 UTC
Activity period: 0800-1700
Lower height limit: 000
Upper height limit: 085

RESTRICTED AREA (TEMPORARY) FOR RAF WADDINGTON AIRSHOW. AIC
M050/2014, WHICH INCLUDES A CHART OF THE AIRSPACE, REFERS.
RESTRICTION OF FLYING REGULATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE UNDER ARTICLE 161 OF
THE AIR NAVIGATION ORDER 2009. NO ACFT IS TO FLY BELOW 8500 FT AMSL
WI A CIRCLE OF RADIUS 6NM CENTRED ON 531017N 0003107W. THESE
REGULATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO ANY ACFT FLYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH A
CLEARANCE ISSUED BY RAF WADDINGTON AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL.
AUS 14-07-0022/AS 6

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[dantheman_09]

The 494FS crew at Duxford stated they would be at Waddington - I assume complete with F-15E (unlike at Duxford)

To my understanding it will just be a stall, No jets are allocated

[Unknown74]

Seems a bit daft to be honest sending a stall and no aircraft, remember 2012 when the Vulcan cancelled and the Trust still sent the tent/ marquee/ stall thingy...

[POL]

Somewhat cheaper to send a Transit van and a couple of guys than it is to send a pair of F-15s, a Transit van and 6+ guys.

[dantheman_09]

Plus LN will be shut on the 4th July