Waddington Airshow 2014

[Vulcanone]

Fly them in on the 2nd or 3rd July, as they have done in the past. If they are actually going to send some jets?

Tim S

[GhostFlight91]

What a joke its become, is it really that difficult to send over two strikes

[POL]

Yes, look at the F-15's hourly operating cost, and assume you're looking at 3 hours per aircraft, and three aircraft (two to attend the show and a spare)

http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthre ... t-per-hour

In 2008 that was $17,000 per hour, so even assuming the physical cost hasn't increased, inflation would make that $19,750 per hour.

$19,750 x 3 hours = $53,850

$53,850 x 3 aircraft = $161,559

So that's $161,559 for three aircraft, not including aircrew, ground crew, accomodation or anything else that the USAFE would usually pay for.

[dantheman_09]

On a brighter note

Today the SwAFHF's Saab Draken took to the skies

https://www.facebook.com/28811905128473 ... =1&theater

[dantheman_09]

At the moment, There wont be an Update tomorrow

[Gary]

small update 29/05

CIVILIAN
Hunter T7, Mid Air Sqn, Kemble (F)(C) (Sunday Only with Canberra)
Shorts Skyvan, Bronco Demo Team (S)(C)

SPANISH AIR FORCE
CASA C295, x1 Spanish Air Force, (SP) - Fingers crossed it stays and not on the farside

TURKISH AIR FORCE
C160 Transall, TBC, (SP)(P) - Fingers crossed it stays and not on the farside

UNITED STATES NAVY
Boeing P-8A Poseidon, VX-1, Paxtuxent River NAS, (S)(C)

BEECHCRAFT CORPORATION
AT6CTexan II, Beechcraft HQ USA, CANX
B350ER SM, Beechcraft HQ, USA, (S)(C)

[dantheman_09]

Seems to be some confusion on facebook about the Canberra, So to clear up all confusion (Before it starts on here) The Canberra will be flying Both days with the formation being sunday only

[dantheman_09]

As for the Support Aircraft we hope that they will be staying, but as yet this is unconfirmed.

[Mark Owen]

Well done Waddington on getting the P-8A Poseidon

Regards.

Mark.

[GhostFlight91]

Spot on great addition with the P8 guys and girls

[luke28]

As stated on Fc, the heavies in the static are looking very nice indeed

One or two more modern jets and ill be a happy bunny

[onemac]

I believe the Vulcan is coming so there will be no need for any further aircraft, modern or vintage

Seriously though - great line-up both on static and flying.

Al

[MRTT]

As stated on Fc, the heavies in the static are looking very nice indeed

One or two more modern jets and ill be a happy bunny

UKAR- sorry just had to.

[luke28]

As stated on Fc, the heavies in the static are looking very nice indeed

One or two more modern jets and ill be a happy bunny

UKAR- sorry just had to.

I really am a div

[MRTT]

As stated on Fc, the heavies in the static are looking very nice indeed

One or two more modern jets and ill be a happy bunny

UKAR- sorry just had to.

I really am a div

[Gary]

Update 12th June

UK
Pembroke C1, Private, (S)(C)
Jet Provost Mk3, Private, (S)(C)
Jet Provost Mk4, Private, (S)(C)
Jet Provost Mk5, Private, (S)(C)
Gazelle HT2, Gazelle Display Team, (S)(C)
Gazelle HT3, Gazelle Display Team, (S)(C)
Bell UH-1 Huey, Huey Display Team, (S)(C)
OH6 Loach, Huey Display Team, (S)(C)

TURKISH NAVY
CN 235 MPA , TBC, (S)(C)

USA
B350ER SM, Beechcraft HQ, USA, (CANX)

[Ashley H]

Nice update with the Turkish Navy CN235 MPA, can not recall seeing one of these before!

Ashley H

[dantheman_09]

Don't know if you are aware but the Slovak L39 Albatross has dropped out of the flying and Now been put on static.

[ChrisG]

Could this possibly mean the 29 is coming to steal the show or more likely they changed their mind about displaying it

[peasus911]

With three weeks to go a lot of people including myself have already purchased tickets....
Is it really right up to the last day for announcements or will that be it for show participation.