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Aviation Events => UK - Ireland Airshows and Events => Topic started by: Tango Tango Fanta on January 25, 2010, 11:39:05 AM

Title: BBMF Rumours
Post by: Tango Tango Fanta on January 25, 2010, 11:39:05 AM

There have been some worrying rumours about BB Memorial Flight but this MoD post is quite positive;
 
http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=3177BC8D-5056-A318-A877D2E906A0C1C6 (http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=3177BC8D-5056-A318-A877D2E906A0C1C6)
 

Title: Re: BBMF Rumours
Post by: casper on January 25, 2010, 11:46:58 AM

Doesn't really affect us as unless the weather is perfect we don't get to see them :(

Title: Re: BBMF Rumours
Post by: Angry Turnip on January 25, 2010, 10:53:03 PM

I think and hope there would be a national outcry if the BBMF was wound up :o
 
It is frustrating that we don`t get to see them that often,but they fly under VFR rules and only operate very limited airtime and only in good weather and I suppose we just have to accept that.
 
Makes it all the more special when you do get to see them,the sound of six Rolls Royce Merlins is fantastic!  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: BBMF Rumours
Post by: Tango Tango Fanta on January 26, 2010, 09:48:02 AM

Agree with you Angry. It really makes it more special when they do get through. And from memory we haven't done too badly - Lanc twice, Spit three times, Hurricane twice, Dak once. (inc. appearances at NW200)