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Aviation Events => UK - Ireland Airshows and Events => Topic started by: Mr Smoketoomuch on March 29, 2011, 11:16:02 PM

Title: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Mr Smoketoomuch on March 29, 2011, 11:16:02 PM: I see the Red Arrows and BBMF are due to be displaying at Newcastle this summer over the weekend of 6/7th August.

Has anyone any further details?
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: casper on March 30, 2011, 12:09:02 PM: I see the lancaster is scheduled for a display on the 6th (15:20) and 7th (13:10). Both displays to last around 5 minutes.
And the Reds are down for the 6th
http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/displayinfo/displaydates.cfm (http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/displayinfo/displaydates.cfm)
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 30, 2011, 01:44:02 PM: Interesting.......sounds like that could be worth a look.

Hope the displays aren`t miles out to sea;I was going to head down to Newcastle last year,but the thought of humungous traffic jams put me off.

Weather last year was superb I believe-nice backdrop to have an airshow/display.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Merlin on March 30, 2011, 01:44:46 PM: Nice :)

Is there a specific event on that weekend? Had a look on a couple of event sites for County Down but can't find any mention of anything scheduled for that weekend.

I know that the Reds were over for the 'Harry Ferguson' festival last year.

Was that in August?
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: casper on March 30, 2011, 01:50:50 PM: The Reds site lists it as

Newcastle Air Display, County Down, Northern Ireland
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: redpaul on March 30, 2011, 09:46:17 PM: A rival for Portrush maybe?
Saw the Reds last year at Newcastle and the weather was fantastic so a summer airshow gets my vote.

Paul
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 30, 2011, 09:56:43 PM: Info about this was very thin on the ground last year-almost nothing online.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Merlin on March 30, 2011, 10:43:53 PM: The Down District Council website has nothing penciled in for August.

Strange.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 02, 2011, 02:55:52 PM: Yes,it`s weird that ther was so little info on this last year online and seems to be the same this year.
They seem to rely more on newspapers for publicity.

I can`t make it as I am on hols in Italy that weekend,although where we are staying is near an Italian Airforce base with C-130`s and C-27 Spartans. 8)
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: jasT1981 on June 02, 2011, 08:20:16 PM: I live in Newcastle so will be at this :) Just thought you should know over the past few weeks there have been a number of aircraft flying over doing manoeuvres almost like they are practising. There were 2 Tornado's and a Eurofighter Typhoon, the 2 Tornados were turning upside down etc which was pretty fun to watch. The Eurofighter flew around for about 5 minutes and left.

I live right under the mountains, so when the Portrush airshow is on, they usually fly right overhead on their way to/back from Portrush. Last year as the red arrows were doing their flypast a few hours before the show they flew right over the house full trust. which was an amazing thing to see (and hear)

There have also been a few RAF helicopters around lately too. Hopefully something very big is happening here this year, but the Lancaster and Red Arrows alone will be great.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: casper on June 02, 2011, 08:22:48 PM: Hi jas and welcome to the forum. Many thanks for the info. Is this event being advertised at all? There seems to be nothing online about it.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: RNASMU on June 02, 2011, 08:36:07 PM: Quote from: casper on June 02, 2011, 08:22:48 PM
Is this event being advertised at all? There seems to be nothing online about it.

Casper

I sent numerous e-mails last year to Down District Council asking for info on the airshow, unfortunately they never bothered their A$$ in replying :-X
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: jasT1981 on June 02, 2011, 09:27:07 PM: this is the only info I have found on the web so far

http://newcastlerocks.org/2011/04/14/red-arrows-fly-again-in-newcastle/ (http://newcastlerocks.org/2011/04/14/red-arrows-fly-again-in-newcastle/)
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 02, 2011, 10:43:12 PM: Some info I managed to find on this regarding the BBMF Lancaster Display.
It`s slot for Saturday is 3.20 and Sunday 1.10 with displays 35 mins afterwards both days at Blackpool,meaning it is very unlikely to visit Aldergrove in case some people were hoping to see it there.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: jasT1981 on June 07, 2011, 11:52:58 PM: got a booklet today, stating the red arrows will be part of a 'Festival of Flight' in Newcastle 1-7th of August.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: duffer80 on July 06, 2011, 11:44:14 PM: More info on http://www.downdc.gov.uk/Home/Features/Festival-of-Flight-in-One-Cool-Weekend.aspx (http://www.downdc.gov.uk/Home/Features/Festival-of-Flight-in-One-Cool-Weekend.aspx)

Info from Cool fm website:

FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT DISPLAY
A celebration of flight in the natural amphitheatre of Dundrum Bay. Showcasing the breathtaking aerobatic displays of The Red Arrows, Patrouille Reva, Mustang P51D and the Seafire SX336.
Time: 12noon – 5pm
Venue: Dundrum Bay, Newcastle
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Mr Smoketoomuch on July 19, 2011, 10:24:33 PM: Doubt the Seaire will be there

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaantoine/sets/72157627100683798/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaantoine/sets/72157627100683798/)
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Merlin on July 19, 2011, 10:45:16 PM: D'oh! :o

Hopefully it's not too serious and they can get her back in the air again.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 19, 2011, 11:40:56 PM: BBMF Lancaster is due to display both days as well.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: ni_gaz on July 26, 2011, 04:50:46 PM: Bad news for Newcastle I,m afraid .. The BBMF Lanc has been dropped from the display lineup due to a shortage of available pilots for that weekend :'( ... we're not the only losers ! Blackpool and East Kirkby have been dropped for that weekend aswell .. we're all still on the display listing though incase the situation changes between now and then :) a bad few weeks for warbirds .. doubt if the seafire will be airworthy in time for Newcastle after her prang in France and a devastating loss of B17 "aluminium overcoat" in the States :'( and not forgetting P51 "Big Beautiful Doll" at Duxford a few weeks ago too.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: ni_gaz on July 27, 2011, 08:44:56 PM: quick update ... Skyraider [dont know which one yet] to replace the Seafire
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: redpaul on August 02, 2011, 06:55:10 PM: Any of you guys meeting up on Saturday in Newcastle?

Paul
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on August 02, 2011, 09:51:34 PM: Skyraider is likely to be G-RADR .
Nice engine note and a very agile aircraft for it`s size.Picture taken a few years ago at St.Angelo.

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Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: ni_gaz on August 02, 2011, 10:01:36 PM: if it is G-RADR then its got a new colour scheme for 2011 overall black/dark blue .... preferred the USS Intrepid colours.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: duffer80 on August 02, 2011, 10:38:25 PM: I heard at weekend that a spitfire is due in to Newtownards on Friday along with the Mustang. I know the Mustang is on the schedule for Newcastle, lets hope the Spitfire is a surprise addition
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: casper on August 03, 2011, 09:24:45 AM: Can't make it this weekend unfortunately :(
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: casper on August 03, 2011, 10:38:11 AM: For anyone close to Aldergrove

Date: 06/08/11
Aircraft: Red Arrows x 10
ETA (Z): 10:56(Z)
From: Bournemouth
Date: 06/08/11
ETD (Z): 15:39 (Z) To Bournemouth
Remarks: Air Show - Newcastle

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafaldergrove/flyinginfo/index.cfm (http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafaldergrove/flyinginfo/index.cfm)
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: ni_gaz on August 03, 2011, 11:16:47 AM: could be one of the BBMF spits to replace the Lancaster ?
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: ni_gaz on August 03, 2011, 06:22:44 PM: hey Duffer , my insider on the council events team has told me as far as he knows no Spit has been included in the festival.Could it be the Skyraider overnighting with the Mustang ?
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: TCX49 on August 03, 2011, 10:45:14 PM: Saturday 6 August
1156 - Reds arrive ALDERGROVE

1405 - Reds depart ALDERGROVE

1415 - Reds display NEWCASTLE (NI)

1451 - Reds flypast CUSHENDALL

1454 - Reds recover ALDERGROVE

1639 - Reds depart ALDERGROVE
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: George on August 04, 2011, 10:41:28 AM: Anyone know why they are flying past Cushendall?
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: acw347 on August 04, 2011, 11:17:44 AM: Chatting in work this morning, the Skyraider, Mustang and the French Long Eze thingys will be arriving at Newtownards tomorrow (Friday)
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: ni_gaz on August 04, 2011, 11:38:26 AM: im assuming NOTAMS are in GMT ? and the flight info from the Reds site is in BST ? when we're standing craning our necks ! which timings do we go by ... GMT or BST ?
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: ni_gaz on August 04, 2011, 12:20:05 PM: Quote from: George on August 04, 2011, 10:41:28 AM
Anyone know why they are flying past Cushendall?

probably doin a flypast for the Heart of the Glenns festival which starts on the 6th
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: George on August 04, 2011, 04:12:28 PM: Quote from: ni_gaz on August 04, 2011, 12:20:05 PM
Quote from: George on August 04, 2011, 10:41:28 AM
Anyone know why they are flying past Cushendall?

probably doin a flypast for the Heart of the Glenns festival which starts on the 6th

Thanks Gaz
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: ni_gaz on August 04, 2011, 08:04:08 PM: just confirmed ... BBMF Dakota [even though the council put a vid up of Lincs aviation Centre's Dakota "Drag Em Oot"] lol
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: ni_gaz on August 05, 2011, 04:16:42 PM: (http://)

"Jumpin Jacques" arrivin at Newtownards today

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Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: duffer80 on August 05, 2011, 10:09:29 PM: Does anyone know the frequencies that will be used at Newcastle tomorrow?
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: on the ground on August 05, 2011, 11:32:37 PM: try the UK AIP. Look up STRANGFORD FIR for radio freqs. cant get them off top of head. will post them when i get home.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: acw347 on August 05, 2011, 11:40:51 PM: Belfast app 130.850 but there will be a local display freq aswell. I will try and get it tomorrow
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: casper on August 06, 2011, 02:41:59 PM: Skyraider and Team Riva at Newtownards

(http://www.ulsterflyingclub.com/webcam2/webcam2011080612300101.jpg)

(http://www.ulsterflyingclub.com/webcam2/webcam2011080614410101.jpg)
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: jasT1981 on August 06, 2011, 06:49:34 PM: Was a great day, however the Dakota never made it over.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: String on August 06, 2011, 07:06:42 PM: Unfortunately the weather over in some parts of england was really bad and there is a lot of localised flooding. That maybe the reason it didn't make it.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Causeway74 on August 06, 2011, 07:17:22 PM: The Dakota had to get an engine change yesterday according to the show commentary.

I didn't catch any airshow freq in use. Was there one?
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Merlin on August 06, 2011, 10:18:53 PM: Selection from this afternoon. Yes I was as shocked as you are when I saw them ;D

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6002/6015264387_5ed9717afd_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015264387/)

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/6015816724_cbac0070d1_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015816724/)

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6014/6015817202_f75ec3145a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015817202/)

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/6015265701_e768c7b58b_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015265701/)
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Merlin on August 06, 2011, 10:21:30 PM: A few more

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6001/6015266217_54c48018d0_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015266217/)

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/6015818518_fb6ddb2a98_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015818518/)

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/6015267157_bfd0f221e5_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015267157/)

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/6015819436_054bdba52d_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015819436/)
I don't think these guys were on the programme but it was still nice to see them.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: duffer80 on August 06, 2011, 10:24:40 PM: Some nice shots there Merlin, I am just uploading mine to my computer now, but looking at them on the camera they are similar to yours. How do I upload some to show them on the site?
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Merlin on August 06, 2011, 10:25:00 PM: Final group for now.

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6015268031_6fea6c8aa1_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015268031/)

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/6015268609_f8c121caed_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015268609/)

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/6015269109_17237284a7_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015269109/)

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/6015821562_ca61706b7c_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/djk_pics/6015821562/)

We were very fortunate with the weather as it started to get very dull and overcast just as the display was ending.
All in all a very enjoyable afternoon.
The organisers were talking about it being bigger and better next year.

Watch this space ;)
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Merlin on August 06, 2011, 10:26:43 PM: Quote from: duffer80 on August 06, 2011, 10:24:40 PM
Some nice shots there Merlin, I am just uploading mine to my computer now, but looking at them on the camera they are similar to yours. How do I upload some to show them on the site?

Hi duffer,

I uploaded mine to my Flickr account and then linked them to this site. Alternatively you could upload them directly into the gallery on this site.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: casper on August 06, 2011, 10:29:15 PM: Quote
How do I upload some to show them on the site?
Alternatively if you resize them to around 800px long you can click 'Reply' at the bottom of this page. Then click 'Additional Options'. This will then show an attachment option. If you click 'more attachments' you can add up to a max of 4 to your post.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: casper on August 06, 2011, 10:29:58 PM: Nice ones Dec. Overall how long did the flying display last? Was there long periods between displays?
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Merlin on August 06, 2011, 10:39:04 PM: Quote from: casper on August 06, 2011, 10:29:58 PM
Nice ones Dec. Overall how long did the flying display last? Was there long periods between displays?

The Reds kicked things off around 1415. Their show lasted around 25 minutes and then each of the follow-up aircraft came in straight away. No gaps between displays. In fact when the Skyraider arrived to do its display after the P-51 the two of them joined up and did several laps of the arena. I have shots of the Riva team display and will post them later.

All in the display was complete by 1545.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: duffer80 on August 06, 2011, 10:41:05 PM: Thanks for the info,

The flying display started at 2.15pm with the Red Arrows and finished around 3.35. There was a few minute delay between each display. The other displays were holding in the area to come in when needed. Jeff Salter was Display Director so it all ran smoothly.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Mr Smoketoomuch on August 06, 2011, 10:45:56 PM: Well done to Jeff and the team for organising this show! Jeff always manages to get a good show together
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: ni_gaz on August 07, 2011, 01:38:06 AM: Quote from: Merlin on August 06, 2011, 10:25:00 PM

The organisers were talking about it being bigger and better next year.

Watch this space ;)

from small acorns etc ! we're on your tail Portrush ! :P ;D
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: casper on August 07, 2011, 08:57:14 AM: Wouldn't that be nice, two shows within weeks of each other :)
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: duffer80 on August 07, 2011, 10:28:35 AM: plus the possibility of something happening at Newtownards next year as well
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: redpaul on August 07, 2011, 11:58:46 AM: A few of mine from yesterday

Red Arrows
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/6017376252_3f7737de3c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017376252/)
Newcastle Airshow 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017376252/#) by Paul S Wharton (http://www.flickr.com/people/24399230@N05/), on Flickr

Again
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/6017379176_92c8988e85_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017379176/)
Newcastle Airshow 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017379176/#) by Paul S Wharton (http://www.flickr.com/people/24399230@N05/), on Flickr

And again
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/6016834783_cd5fdfbe53_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6016834783/)
Newcastle Airshow 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6016834783/#) by Paul S Wharton (http://www.flickr.com/people/24399230@N05/), on Flickr

Irish Air Corps Pilatus PC-9M
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/6017391378_160f9faaa3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017391378/)
Newcastle Airshow 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017391378/#) by Paul S Wharton (http://www.flickr.com/people/24399230@N05/), on Flickr

Again
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/6016841517_4cfa61659c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6016841517/)
Newcastle Airshow 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6016841517/#) by Paul S Wharton (http://www.flickr.com/people/24399230@N05/), on Flickr

P51 Mustang
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/6017393172_7f7315ca5d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017393172/)
Newcastle Airshow 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017393172/#) by Paul S Wharton (http://www.flickr.com/people/24399230@N05/), on Flickr

Skyraider
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6017397918_3f259b885c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017397918/)
Newcastle Airshow 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017397918/#) by Paul S Wharton (http://www.flickr.com/people/24399230@N05/), on Flickr

Team Reva
My first time seeing these guys and it was like watching a scene from Star Wars :D
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6139/6017400164_fcc103677e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017400164/)
Newcastle Airshow 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24399230@N05/6017400164/#) by Paul S Wharton (http://www.flickr.com/people/24399230@N05/), on Flickr

All taken with my 7D and Sigma 120-400

Paul
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: casper on August 07, 2011, 12:09:35 PM: Nice ones Paul. Not really liking the Skyraider's new livery.
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: Paultojo on August 07, 2011, 12:53:36 PM: Very nice Paul and Dec 8)
Title: Re: Newcastle 2011
Post by: EZYgoing on August 07, 2011, 01:19:47 PM: Great shots guys.