RAF Waddington airshow 2011

[beefsteak]

Hi does anyone know any arrivals for tmorrow thinking of going down due to my teachers going on strike

The Vulcan good enough?

[chrisfg1]

Not very - the wind direction suggests that aircraft will be landing from the south over the next couple of days.

How poor is the view when the aircraft are landing at the other end (I'm using a 400mm lens but don't really want a load of taxying aircraft pics)? I can't decide whether to do Waddington or the Loop tomorrow.

[Sheff]

Depends what you want. If (as i assume) landings are from the south, then you're obviously not going to get any landing shots. On the other hand you can get a decent image of aircraft turning-off at the end of the runway which is pretty close to the A15 (200mm would probably be big enough). Take-off images are probably not worthwhile from the A15 as they will probably be pretty high by the time that they get over there. Runway direction isn't going to affect display rehearsals of course so you will definitely be better-off outside the airfield for those.

[chrisfg1]

Depends what you want. If (as i assume) landings are from the south, then you're obviously not going to get any landing shots. On the other hand you can get a decent image of aircraft turning-off at the end of the runway which is pretty close to the A15 (200mm would probably be big enough). Take-off images are probably not worthwhile from the A15 as they will probably be pretty high by the time that they get over there. Runway direction isn't going to affect display rehearsals of course so you will definitely be better-off outside the airfield for those.

Cheers Sheff. I'm more in favour of the Loop now. Good luck with the shots to all who'll be at Waddo tomorrow!

[podge]

I'll be camping at Barn Farm from Thursday until Sunday. If you see a gold Cortina that will be me. Come say Hi would be good to meet new FCers.

[blakey]

If you see a gold Cortina that will be me.

Sorry to go off topic, but thats cool chap, i owned 3 Cortinas in the 80's last one being a Chocolate Brown Xreg 2.0l Ghia

What reg and make you got

[youth]

I'll be camping at Barn Farm from Thursday until Sunday. If you see a gold Cortina that will be me. Come say Hi would be good to meet new FCers.

Need set up a cortina sub forum for you pal enjoy the show wil keep eye out for you
Friday

[pilot_ngb]

Don't shoot me down on this request.

I can't afford to attend this year but am driving down. I would like some genuine feedback on where I can watch. Last year I saw many people on the north east corner of the airfield. Is that easily accessible from the show car parks (by foot). Last year I parked in the official parking and walked into the site. Tickets were not checked until after the car park. Same again this year?

[benyboy]

If you see a gold Cortina that will be me.

Sorry to go off topic, but thats cool chap, i owned 3 Cortinas in the 80's last one being a Chocolate Brown Xreg 2.0l Ghia

What reg and make you got

Took the words out of my mouth

Sheff, might see you walking up

[podge]

If you see a gold Cortina that will be me.

Sorry to go off topic, but thats cool chap, i owned 3 Cortinas in the 80's last one being a Chocolate Brown Xreg 2.0l Ghia

What reg and make you got

Took the words out of my mouth

Sheff, might see you walking up

SPM734X MK5 1.6L was an auto i converted to 5 speed

Youth, enjoy mate hope to see you there.

[cottesmore09]

Don't shoot me down on this request.

I can't afford to attend this year but am driving down. I would like some genuine feedback on where I can watch. Last year I saw many people on the north east corner of the airfield. Is that easily accessible from the show car parks (by foot). Last year I parked in the official parking and walked into the site. Tickets were not checked until after the car park. Same again this year?

Tickets checked on entrance to the Base, Everywhere else like verges are coned off for Miles, but if u can find somewhere 2-3 miles out and walk to near the wave people watch out their

[T_J]

Don't shoot me down on this request.

I can't afford to attend this year but am driving down. I would like some genuine feedback on where I can watch. Last year I saw many people on the north east corner of the airfield. Is that easily accessible from the show car parks (by foot). Last year I parked in the official parking and walked into the site. Tickets were not checked until after the car park. Same again this year?

The best place to watch from the outside is on verge of the A15 (Runway 20 end). Position yourself down by the WAVE viewing area and preserved Vulcan (XM607). I can't answer your query on car parking, but the nearest area not coned off will be in Bracebridge Heath. From Bracebridge Heath (Sycamore Grove) to the WAVE is approximately one mile.

See map

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TJ

[Sheff]

Depends on the wind direction. The other end of the runway might be a better bet this year as the WNW wind is expected to go northerly during the day.

[Richard B]

I'll be camping at Barn Farm from Thursday until Sunday. If you see a gold Cortina that will be me. Come say Hi would be good to meet new FCers.

I will come and say Hi, if i see your Gold Cortina, also staying Barn farm,
Gold Ford also.
cheers Rich.

[T_J]

ATIS is currently broadcasting runway 20 in use (A15 end).

TJ

[pb643]

two hawks and two toucano also in.

Phil

[youth]

ok thanks hope weather is better saturday

Forecast not looking to bad

[pilot_ngb]

The best place to watch from the outside is on verge of the A15 (Runway 20 end). Position yourself down by the WAVE viewing area and preserved Vulcan (XM607). I can't answer your query on car parking, but the nearest area not coned off will be in Bracebridge Heath. From Bracebridge Heath (Sycamore Grove) to the WAVE is approximately one mile.

TJ

Thanks for replying.

[Gary]

Anyone not read one of the other threads like the the Waddington section. The viewing area for arrivals tomorrow will not open before 9am

[T_J]

Thanks for replying.

No problem.

TJ