Author Topic: Newcastle Festival of Flight 2014 (Read 165166 times)

jasT1981 · « **Reply #75 on:** March 11, 2014, 01:30:44 AM »

The C130 was booked in 2012 I believe, but due to a misunderstanding it never came as they thought it could land. Never seen the Falcons before. Does the C130 do a few flypast's first or is it 'drop and go'

TCX49 · « **Reply #76 on:** March 11, 2014, 01:35:25 AM »

I have never seen the C-130 display solo or with RAF Falcans

I have seen the C-130 at BFS before but doing training (Low app and go)

TCX49 · « **Reply #77 on:** March 11, 2014, 01:37:40 AM »

Is this whats confirmed so far:

RAF Red Arrows
RAF Eurofighter
RAF Tucano
RAF Falcons (RAF C130)
BBMF Lancaster
Seafire

??

jasT1981 · « **Reply #78 on:** March 11, 2014, 01:39:35 AM »

Yea, I think this is the most ever from the RAF.

4 more jet displays to be confirmed (2 solo, 2 formation apparently according to Down Council) Looking at a great show this year.

TCX49 · « **Reply #79 on:** March 11, 2014, 01:41:39 AM »

RAF Chinook Display Team still have to release their 2014 Display Venues. I hope they come

NISPOT · « **Reply #80 on:** March 11, 2014, 06:23:38 AM »

The Chinook has never made it to any displays over here that I'm aware of - it's been booked in the past but never turned up.

hammerhead · « **Reply #81 on:** March 11, 2014, 08:31:12 AM »

Quote from: jasT1981 on March 11, 2014, 01:24:59 AM

C130 Herc too then for them to jump from

Wouldn't it make more sense for them to jump from a helicopter as there's no place for the Herc to land and collect them after the jump?

They use a Chinook or puma sometimes...

ni_gaz · « **Reply #82 on:** March 11, 2014, 08:40:12 AM »

lol Norn Iron and politics [especially South Down]always go hand in hand !!

Iv seen the Falcons jump at shows a few times now and one of the team always has a huge Union Flag attached to him ! wonder will that aspect dissapear ?? lol .. same thing happened last year regarding some ground "recruitment" stands ! they were conspicuous by their absence !

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #83 on:** March 11, 2014, 01:33:58 PM »

Quote from: hammerhead on March 11, 2014, 08:31:12 AM

Quote from: jasT1981 on March 11, 2014, 01:24:59 AM
C130 Herc too then for them to jump from

Wouldn't it make more sense for them to jump from a helicopter as there's no place for the Herc to land and collect them after the jump?

They use a Chinook or puma sometimes...

A Chinook would be ideal,and something a bit different for those of us that have seen them jump from a Herc before.
The Herc usually does a short tactical display and low pass or two,and I`m sure the Chinook could do something similar before landing and picking up the team.

AERTANK · « **Reply #84 on:** March 11, 2014, 04:17:39 PM »

Maybe the Herc could land on the beach at Ballykinler and a Naval vessel return them after the drop? They do land on occasion at other beaches, a Top Gear event springs to mind.

TCX49 · « **Reply #85 on:** March 27, 2014, 04:44:24 PM »

Looks like Gnat Display Team are confirmed for Newcastle!

jasT1981 · « **Reply #86 on:** March 27, 2014, 04:54:22 PM »

More or less. I spoke to them earlier this week and they told me 'We hope to appear in Newcastle (Near Belfast) in August'

Their listing is for Belfast though atm. I assume they will be stopping there.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #87 on:** March 27, 2014, 05:11:34 PM »

OK, it is actually confirmed by DDC. Though I must stress, we did not actually release the information early like they say. We did hint at 'another display team' but would not post until it was made official by DDC themselves

Quote

B/E Aerospace and Down District Council are pleased to announce a new jet display team for the Festival of Flight on 9 August.

The Gnat Team has recently added a third aircraft to their fleet but at this time not all will be at Newcastle. Although an unofficial site for Festival of Flight has suggested that all three aircraft will be in Newcastle the Gnat Team can only confirm two aircraft at this moment. Unfortunately a member of the team prematurely released the three ship information to the media. Down District Council has stressed its desire to see the three aircraft which were originally booked and we wait to see if their pilots can re-arrange their holidays to facilitate us.

This shows the wisdom of coming to the official DownFestivals Facebook for accurate information rather than one run by aviation enthusiasts. We do not always post information immediately until we are certain that the bookings are firm.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #88 on:** March 27, 2014, 09:34:01 PM »

I think that piece from DDC is rather cheeky

-there is nothing to stop any airshow act answering a question from Joe Public or the media.

I can understand DDC wanting to hold back until things are confirmed,but they don`t have a gagging order,plus not everyone uses Facebook.

casper · « **Reply #89 on:** March 28, 2014, 09:59:37 AM »

Quote from: Angry Turnip on March 27, 2014, 09:34:01 PM

plus not everyone uses Facebook.

Nope, just you AT

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #90 on:** March 28, 2014, 11:31:35 AM »

Quote from: casper on March 28, 2014, 09:59:37 AM

Quote from: Angry Turnip on March 27, 2014, 09:34:01 PM
plus not everyone uses Facebook.
Nope, just you AT

Cheeky! I have also never seen any of the Harry Potter,The Matrix, or Lord Of The Rings films or The Sound Of Music,and I am proud of it.

casper · « **Reply #91 on:** March 28, 2014, 11:34:35 AM »

You don't know what you are missing:
Harry Potter - films are good but books are better
Matrix - 1st film was unique the rest just cash cows
LOTR - 3 outstanding films.

Sneaky_Nikon · « **Reply #92 on:** March 28, 2014, 05:48:31 PM »

The only one I'd give tuppence for is The Sound Of Music.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #93 on:** April 01, 2014, 05:35:52 PM »

http://www.britishairshows.com/calendar.html#August

Vulcan for Newcastle according to this site. They are the same one that was correct about Carrick this year.

Edit: They are linking to the 2013 FoF :/

TCX49 · « **Reply #94 on:** April 02, 2014, 05:17:52 PM »

The RAF Typhoon Display Sequence has been announced today:

http://www.raf.mod.uk/typhoondisplay/displayinfo/displaysequence.cfm

NISPOT · « **Reply #95 on:** April 02, 2014, 05:35:08 PM »

Will we be allowed to photograph it though? lol

Quote from: TCX49 on April 02, 2014, 05:17:52 PM

The RAF Typhoon Display Sequence has been announced today:

http://www.raf.mod.uk/typhoondisplay/displayinfo/displaysequence.cfm

jasT1981 · « **Reply #96 on:** April 16, 2014, 12:46:15 AM »

The Ulster Military Vehicle club will be returning. And apparently the UAS Spitfire will be on display. Though DDC have said the Gnat so far is only a 2 ship and have requested the 3rd... the Gnat 3 ship display lists Newcastle, and speaking to someone involved in the Gnat team have said they do hope to be doing a 3 ship baring mechanical faults etc.

TCX49 · « **Reply #97 on:** April 16, 2014, 01:17:17 AM »

Do you think the Gnats will use BFS for refuel?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #98 on:** April 16, 2014, 01:18:29 AM »

I would think so, unless its a simply display and leave. But I do think a few will go up to Belfast before/after the show.

TCX49 · « **Reply #99 on:** April 16, 2014, 01:22:19 AM »

Yea hope most do use BFS, one aircraft i no will most likely not come near BFS is the RAF Eurofighter over the years it has flew over, displayed and flied back without landing

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