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Aviation Events => UK - Ireland Airshows and Events => Topic started by: Merlin on April 25, 2011, 03:45:35 PM

Title: Ards Festival of Speed
Post by: Merlin on April 25, 2011, 03:45:35 PM

Came across this on the Ards Council website.

Scheduled for Sunday 12th June at the airfield.

Sounds like it could be interesting, providing the weather holds up of course

Official Website (http://www.ardsfestivalofspeed.com/festival-of-speed/)

Title: Re: Ards Festival of Speed
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 25, 2011, 10:34:08 PM

Aerostars (6 Yak-52 aircraft) and a couple of Pitts Specials along with Irish Coastguard S-61 so far.
 
The Aerostars are also performing at Portrush both days.
 

Title: Re: Ards Festival of Speed
Post by: Real Time on May 29, 2011, 07:45:21 PM

Hello there.

I am the organiser of this event. If I can be of any help with providing information then please just ask.

You will find info and updates here: http://www.ardsfestivalofspeed.com/ (http://www.ardsfestivalofspeed.com/)
...and here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205621492804427 (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205621492804427)

Thank you for allowing me to post this info. I hope you find it useful.

Cheers,

Wayne

(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/SideWaysWayne/FestivalofSpeed-Telegraph.jpg)

Title: Re: Ards Festival of Speed
Post by: casper on May 29, 2011, 07:47:41 PM

Hi Wayne and welcome to the forum. Please feel free to post any updates or other info :)

Title: Re: Ards Festival of Speed
Post by: Real Time on May 29, 2011, 07:49:05 PM

Thank you for the welcome!  :)

Title: Re: Ards Festival of Speed
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 12, 2011, 04:36:10 PM

Looks like the weather may have taken it`s toll on this event.
Pic from UFC website Ramp Camera looks very wet. :(
(http://1.2.3.13/bmi/www.ulsterflyingclub.com/webcam2/webcam2011061214400101.jpg)