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Aviation Events => UK - Ireland Airshows and Events => Topic started by: Xair on June 09, 2011, 06:15:01 AM

Title: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Xair on June 09, 2011, 06:15:01 AM: THERE WILL BE STATIC AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS, AS WELL AS 20 DIFFERENT HELICOPTORS INCLUDING THE IRISH RESCUE HELICOPTOR, THE POILCE HELICOPTOR (IF AVAILABLE) AND MANY MORE THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

VARIOUS REFRESHMENT STANDS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

THE MAZE, HALFTOWN ROAD, LISBURN
1pm-6pm Admission £5.00

Xair
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day
Post by: casper on June 09, 2011, 06:16:38 AM: What date?
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day
Post by: Xair on June 09, 2011, 06:20:38 AM: I found this on another Website and i am going to the event as I'm involved with one of the stalls. However there seems to be no reference on the Ulster Aviation Website.

Xair
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day
Post by: Xair on June 09, 2011, 06:23:13 AM: Sorry casper. Its on this saturday 11th June Its on the calander). I was asked yesterday to help out on a stand at it.
Xair
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Merlin on June 09, 2011, 08:52:37 AM: The event is to commemorate the bombing of Belfast during WWII. The UAS sent out notification to the local residents and all members were notified through the Ulster Air Mail (society newsletter).

However its not being widely advertised because they want to keep numbers to a manageable level.

I'll be there as I've volunteered to be one of the marshals but still hope to get photos.

Weather forecast looks good so far :)
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: casper on June 09, 2011, 08:57:51 AM: Of all days to hold it, I can't go :( :( :( . My daughter makes her First Communion that day and somehow I don't think I can skip it lol
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: ww2ni on June 09, 2011, 09:09:50 AM: Sounds good.

I will definately be attending!!
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Dave on June 09, 2011, 03:09:12 PM: Unfortunately I'm not free on Saturday otherwise I would like to have gone. The last and only time I saw the aircraft collection was at Langford Lodge.

A bit sad that we're only learning about this now 2 days before it actually takes place. Is the aircraft collection EVER going to be properly open to the public with proper adequate advertising or are we always going to have to rely on word from UAS members?
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 09, 2011, 09:34:29 PM: I don`t think Dave was having a go at anybody,but it is a fact that the UAS haven`t been very co-operative with this website in the past.
I am a former member of the UAS,I was a member for over 10 years,and I still know several of the members,it would be nice to think that the UAS would seek new members from this site,but dispite several emails and letters from myself and Casper amongst others,all requests have been ignored.
It is unfortunate that the Maze site is in limbo,and I think most of us here are aware of the situation,however a bit of common courtesy from the UAS chairman to answer requests for a group visit and up to date membership info would not go amiss.
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: 52POSTROC on June 09, 2011, 10:10:01 PM: I am sorry you have been having problems contacting Ernie. I said to him many times that you had tried to reach him. I have no explanation for you.

The offer from me still stands.

If anyone needs anymore information regarding the open day then please PM me.
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: RNASMU on June 09, 2011, 10:34:49 PM: Quote from: 52POSTROC on June 09, 2011, 10:10:01 PM

The offer from me still stands.

If I can't make it on Saturday, I will pm you to arrange a visit.
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: casper on June 10, 2011, 12:39:41 PM: Guess what? I can now go :) No I'm not bailing out on my daughter on what is her day but I mentioned this open day to my wife and she suggested going to it after the meal tomorrow. Do I need telling twice? Hell no :)

So where exactly is the collection? Which junction should I come off at coming from Lurgan?
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: 52POSTROC on June 10, 2011, 12:54:13 PM: If you coming via the M1 from Lurgan then come off at the Moira junction, take the Old Moira road heading to Lisburn, once you get to the crossroads (the one with the traffic lights before the Burn House) of the Lissue Road and the Halftown road take the right onto the Halftown Road heading to Culcavy/Hillsborough. The entrance to the Maze is about a quarter of a mile on the right, you cant miss the new fancy entrance. There will be marshals on hand to guide you the rest of the way.

Gates open 1pm and stay open to around 5.30pm

There will be a full size replica of a V1 rocket on display + an original Morrison Shelter both newly acquired by the UAS. WWII Vehicles and a Bofors Anti Aircraft Gun will also be on static display.

There is many new exhibits inside the hanger including the 99.99% finished Canberra XH131 and a fully equipped lecture and cinema room where different talks and films will be shown throughout the day.

Everyone from this site is more than welcome to attend.
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: casper on June 10, 2011, 12:56:48 PM: 52Postroc, many thanks for the info and the welcome. I'll not make it until around 3:30pm but I'll be there :)
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: ww2ni on June 11, 2011, 06:15:02 PM: This was an excellent day.

Plenty to keep everyone happy and the efforts of the U.A.S. to have such a day working so well is worthy of much praise.

WELL DONE TO ALL INVOLVED.

I am definately becoming a fan of the Ulster Aviation Society and the way they go about this hobby.

I sincerely hope that we can have this and their websites linked up as I am sure it would benefit both groups.

Great to see you Al! - Sorry I did not meet you XAir, Merlin and Casper.

For those of you who have not seen the collection I would definately recommend you arrange a visit.

Cracking Day !! :)
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Merlin on June 11, 2011, 07:36:32 PM: Quote from: ww2ni on June 11, 2011, 06:15:02 PM
This was an excellent day.

Plenty to keep everyone happy and the efforts of the U.A.S. to have such a day working so well is worthy of much praise.

WELL DONE TO ALL INVOLVED.

On behalf of the UAS I thank you :)

Quote from: ww2ni on June 11, 2011, 06:15:02 PM
Great to see you Al! - Sorry I did not meet you XAir, Merlin and Casper.

I think you might have met me without knowing it ;D

I was on the team handling the car parking.

Agree it was a good day, I have the sun burn to prove it :'(

Was glad to finally get to see the Canberra, very impressed with what the guys have done putting the aircraft back together. However for those who've seen it I ask you, would you volunteer to sit in the nose???

Was disappointed that so few heli's turned up, haven't heard why the others didn't appear. It was good to see the Irish Coastguard S-61 up close and the demo they put on was a nice touch. Casper and I got some photos of it but we were down sun so I don't have high hopes.

All in all a very successful day.
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Midas on June 11, 2011, 08:11:11 PM: Was also there with the family this afternoon and have to say, had a great day. First time visiting the UAS and wholly enjoyed it. Am looking forward to next year. Aside from the fact I only brought my compact camera (and had forgotten I'd taken out the memory card to use in my dslr - doh! - (cue iPhone camera), I had a great day. My young son was particularly impressed with the helicopters coming in to land. Well done to everyone involved.
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: casper on June 11, 2011, 09:29:10 PM: Have to agree, fantastic day and yes the Society aircraft collection was more than I expected it to be. Congratulations to all involved.

Here's a few that I've edited so far.

(http://www.niaviation.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/G-LARR-800.jpg)

(http://www.niaviation.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/EI-MES-800.JPG)

(http://www.niaviation.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/G-OTFL-800.jpg)
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Xair on June 11, 2011, 09:35:28 PM: Had a great day today thanks to the UAS for opening up their hangers and letting us see the work they do. All the marshalls and members that I spoke to were very friendly and enthusiastic and loved to talk about their work. Its quite daunting to get close up to these aircraft and to see the detail and engineering that went into them. One of my favourites was the Shorts 330. My employer back in the 80's used to send me over to England quite a bit and it was usually via the City Airport and a Shorts 330/360 no higher than 12,000 ft. Thanks to Tommy for showing me his handywork restoring the engine in the Wildcat. All in all a great day and well worth going to next year.

Xair
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: 52POSTROC on June 11, 2011, 10:23:32 PM: On behalf of the UAS I would like to thank everyone for the kind words and the great photographs (Casper), we had a brilliant day made all the better by the good weather and the super turnout from the public.

Final count was 460 cars and about 30 visitors on foot, going with 3-4 people per car we had over 1,800 people on site today.

We had some fantastic feedback and aim to make next years open day even better and I will make sure it's advertised on here well in advance.

Thanks again.

Alistair.
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Xair on June 11, 2011, 10:40:37 PM: Great pictures Casper, looking forward to some more, especially liked R116 with their cameras watching us, watching them! (two black dots on the front of the left hand wheel cowl)
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Guinness on June 12, 2011, 12:17:56 AM: Congrats to all who organised the day - it was well worth the drive up from Dublin!

Guinness :)
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: RNASMU on June 12, 2011, 10:34:21 AM: Enjoyed the day, very impressed, even the car park attendants ::) ,
Where are all the photos? don't blame the sun ;)
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: casper on June 12, 2011, 11:20:42 AM: Okay a few more :)

(http://www.niaviation.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/G-CBYY-800.jpg)

(http://www.niaviation.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/G-CBCN-800.jpg)

(http://www.niaviation.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/N89SS-800.jpg)
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: EchoIndia on June 12, 2011, 12:12:33 PM: I thought this was a very well-organised event, with a great atmosphere and friendly welcome from everyone we met. As well as the museum aircraft themselves, the display boards on Long Kesh and the other NI airfields are particularly well done, with great photos depicting the various events and activities over the years.
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Guinness on June 12, 2011, 02:17:51 PM: As we arrived yesterday an Agusta 109 departed - can anyone tie this up please?

Guinness
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Merlin on June 12, 2011, 03:41:54 PM: Quote from: Guinness on June 12, 2011, 02:17:51 PM
As we arrived yesterday an Agusta 109 departed - can anyone tie this up please?

Guinness

Is this what you're talking about?

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Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 12, 2011, 04:35:02 PM: Glad you all enjoyed yourselves;I was going to head down,but the weather looked a bit dodgey,so I didn`t go.
It would be nice to see the collection in it`s new home.
Noticed this Heli on Fri night going into BFS, G-PDGT AS355;wonder did it go to the UAS event?
Was late evening when I took this so it`s not best quality. :-[

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Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Paultojo on June 12, 2011, 08:07:58 PM: Nice photos Casper you getting a bit of practice in for 5 weeks time, looked a good day pity I was in Glasgow

Paul
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: casper on June 12, 2011, 08:26:35 PM: Thanks Paul. Sometimes I think I need all the practice I can get :)

Another one.

(http://www.niaviation.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/EI-MES-2-800.jpg)
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: 52POSTROC on June 12, 2011, 08:31:12 PM: I am glad that those of you who made the effort to attend enjoyed it so much, anyone who wants to join us on a Saturday and give us a helping hand is more than welcome!
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Merlin on June 12, 2011, 08:53:43 PM: Quote from: Angry Turnip on June 12, 2011, 04:35:02 PM
Noticed this Heli on Fri night going into BFS, G-PDGT AS355;wonder did it go to the UAS event?
Afraid not Angry. G-LARR, which Casper posted a pic of earlier, was the only AS350 series helicopter that attended.

Quote from: casper on June 12, 2011, 08:26:35 PM
Thanks Paul. Sometimes I think I need all the practice I can get :)

Another one.

(http://www.niaviation.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/EI-MES-2-800.jpg) (http://www.niaviation.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/EI-MES-2-800.jpg)

Casper, I think you should have pointed out that this guy is attached to a wire and hasn't fallen out of the aircraft ;D
Title: Re: Ulster Aviation Open Day. Sat 11th June
Post by: Ards Observer on June 18, 2011, 04:29:52 PM: Quote from: 52POSTROC on June 09, 2011, 09:07:12 PM

The UAS only exists because it has a dedicated group of people who turn up every Saturday rain or shine and muck in to get things done. The change in the hanger over the last 3 years has been amazing, within the last few months nearly 5 rooms have been completely restored and opened as new display space.

Hi,

Just a quick ping to point-out that "the UAS" actually encompasses a wider society and set of activities than just the physical collection at Long Kesh. The UAS also long predates any thoughts of preserving and restoring locally-associated artifacts.

In fact I'd say that the majority of UAS members aren't involved with the collection, either because it's not their primary interest for being in the society or because it's in the middle of a bog an hour's walk outside Lisburn.

For me, it's the latter reason and giving three days notice in UAM doesn't help.

--
Andrew