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jasT1981 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 19, 2014, 04:33:42 PM »

Most likely the T2... I have seen a few suggest the Eurofighter Typhoon as a replacement though in the past.

9 Typhoons would certainly be a sound to hear! I just don't think they would suit the Reds though.

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AERTANK · « **Reply #26 on:** February 19, 2014, 06:20:41 PM »

The T2 would seem the obvious choice but taking ten aircraft out of the fleet would leave how many for training? I thought there were only 28 T2s? Typhoons would be excellent!

jasT1981 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 19, 2014, 07:33:51 PM »

The problems I see with the Typhoon as a replacement is due to the size difference. The Hawk is a small aircraft, allowing them to fly very tight, very close to each other. The Typhoons are a lot bigger and have a bigger wingspan which would make some formations a lot wider than the Hawks can do. I also doubt if they could get the Typhoons just as close to each other as the current T1s are able to.

Though the Hawks don't need replaced until 2020. Some have suggested the Tucano, but I don't see it as they have a replacement date of around 2020 too.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #28 on:** February 19, 2014, 09:07:33 PM »

Interesting to see that photoshopped Typhoon in Reds colours-

I doubt if commiting Typhoons would happen,certainly not a 9-ship,but maybe a 4-or 5 ship for special occassions.

I think the Reds will plough on with the Hawk;after all promoting sales of the Hawk (in its various forms),and RAF careers are two of the main reasons the team exist.

smudge · « **Reply #29 on:** February 19, 2014, 10:26:12 PM »

Love the Photoshopped Typhoon!

Sadly the rumours I've heard are that it'll be the Tucano follow-on that forms their next mount; probably the Pilatus PC-21.

Though on the other hand the Brazilian team does amazing things with the PT6-powered Tucano...

casper · « **Reply #30 on:** February 20, 2014, 09:10:50 AM »

Nah you are all wrong, it'll be 9 Taranis flown from a basement at Scampton

smudge · « **Reply #31 on:** February 20, 2014, 09:22:26 AM »

Quote from: casper on February 20, 2014, 09:10:50 AM

Nah you are all wrong, it'll be 9 Taranis flown from a basement at Scampton

Ha! So true... and it'd mesh better with the RAF recruitment needs these days than nine chaps flying pointy jets.

AERTANK · « **Reply #32 on:** February 20, 2014, 05:00:42 PM »

Quote from: casper on February 20, 2014, 09:10:50 AM

Nah you are all wrong, it'll be 9 Taranis flown from a basement at Scampton

Brilliant, I'd watch that after seeing a flock of mini-bots doing an indoor display on YouTube!

TCX49 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 24, 2014, 10:41:37 AM »

Eurofighter confirmed:

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9 AUG – BE Aerospace Festival of Flight [Newcastle, County Down]

Sneaky_Nikon · « **Reply #34 on:** February 24, 2014, 10:50:01 AM »

Quote from: casper on February 20, 2014, 09:10:50 AM

Nah you are all wrong, it'll be 9 Taranis flown from a basement at Scampton

Well... The RAF will tell us they're being flown from a basement in Scampton.

ni_gaz · « **Reply #35 on:** February 24, 2014, 01:02:53 PM »

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Eurofighter confirmed:

darn ... beat me to it TCX lol

TCX49 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 24, 2014, 01:32:10 PM »

Quote from: ni_gaz on February 24, 2014, 01:02:53 PM

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Eurofighter confirmed:

darn ... beat me to it TCX lol

Yep lol

jasT1981 · « **Reply #37 on:** February 24, 2014, 08:20:50 PM »

Since DDC take forever to announce anything and with schedules coming through, I have created a Facebook group if anyone is interested

https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleFoF

casper · « **Reply #38 on:** February 24, 2014, 08:24:17 PM »

To keep yourself right I would make sure that it says somewhere on the page that it isn't the 'official' page

jasT1981 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 24, 2014, 08:32:16 PM »

haha yea, I was just talking to NI_Gaz about that. I have added 'Please note this page is not maintained by Down District Council but local aviation enthusiast's' to the about section of the webpage.

AERTANK · « **Reply #40 on:** February 24, 2014, 10:05:16 PM »

Good page just posted a long wish list.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 25, 2014, 02:52:57 PM »

Absolutely shocked at how many have liked it so far. 368 I believe it is at now :O not even 24 hours old!!

ni_gaz · « **Reply #42 on:** February 26, 2014, 11:29:27 AM »

hot off the Down Council "official" site !

"Following on the success of last year's 5 star event Jeff Salter, Flight Director & Down District Council plan to go a step further this year and is currently negotiating for six different jet types involving three seperate jet formations. It promises to be a fabulous display."

hopefully we get summer weather like we had last year

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #43 on:** February 26, 2014, 08:17:01 PM »

Six Jet types could well be the Hunter/Canberra combo,Red Arrows,Typhoon,F-86 Sabre plus maybe Vampire or Gnat(s)

Sounds very promising already.

airbusa320 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 26, 2014, 09:34:38 PM »

Looking very promising at this early stage.
Red arrows and Typhoon are confirmed so that leaves 4 more jets.
Mid air squadron (hopefully) after that who knows , would be nice to see the gnat, s in the reds anniversary year .
How about the Dutch or Belgian F-16

jasT1981 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 28, 2014, 03:53:09 PM »

I have been busy the past few days. Reply from BBMF

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@Dunc_Mason do you know if the BBMF will be flying in Northern Ireland this season? Newcastle NI had the Dakota last summer which was great - 27 Feb

OC BBMF
@Dunc_Mason
we've planned it, now all we need is the weather!!

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Dear Jason,

Delighted to attend the show last year with the RNHF Sea Fury. The
programme for this year has yet to be signed off by but keep an eye on
the website for the programme which should be ready for publication by
the end of March.

Kind regards

Katie Campbell
Display Manager
Royal Navy Historic Flight

airbusa320 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 01, 2014, 01:51:43 PM »

Looks like the seafire is booked again according to a recent post on the down festivals facebook page. Will be great to finally see it this year

jasT1981 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 01, 2014, 04:07:46 PM »

Very rare for Jeff Salter himself to post the details.

TCX49 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 02, 2014, 07:54:00 PM »

RAF Tucano confirmed for Newcastle

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #49 on:** March 02, 2014, 09:35:13 PM »

The RAF Tucano display has always been a bit of a let down,so hopefully they will revamp it.
They need to keep it in closer and lower so people can actually see the aircraft.

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