Author Topic: Air Waves Portrush 2018 - 1st - 2nd September (Read 71494 times)

TCX49 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 10, 2018, 02:35:49 PM »

Navy Wings has a listing (both days) for Air Waves Portrush with their Sea Fury T20.

breney · « **Reply #26 on:** April 13, 2018, 12:29:43 PM »

RAF Falcons confirmed

Merlin · « **Reply #27 on:** April 13, 2018, 02:25:11 PM »

Quote from: breney on April 13, 2018, 12:29:43 PM

RAF Falcons confirmed

According to their webpage they use a Wokka, Puma and C-130J as jump platforms.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 13, 2018, 03:24:35 PM »

Quote from: Merlin on April 13, 2018, 02:25:11 PM

Quote from: breney on April 13, 2018, 12:29:43 PM
RAF Falcons confirmed

According to their webpage they use a Wokka, Puma and C-130J as jump platforms.

They do, however last time they were in NI (Newcastle 2014) they used a Sky Caravan

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #29 on:** April 13, 2018, 03:29:00 PM »

They also have a Dornier DO228,but I`m not sure if they use it for actual displays.
The RAF Falcons have been very unlucky with displays in NI over the years due to weather,lack of aircraft etc.

NISPOT · « **Reply #30 on:** April 13, 2018, 05:20:57 PM »

Still the usual stuff we're getting so far - nothing that hasn't been here before

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #31 on:** April 13, 2018, 06:30:02 PM »

Quote from: NISPOT on April 13, 2018, 05:20:57 PM

Still the usual stuff we're getting so far - nothing that hasn't been here before

Agreed,how about an invite to the Spanish Navy to send a couple of their AV-8B Harriers to display,before they retire them?

marko16 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 13, 2018, 08:50:45 PM »

Quote from: Merlin on April 13, 2018, 02:25:11 PM

Quote from: breney on April 13, 2018, 12:29:43 PM
RAF Falcons confirmed

According to their webpage they use a Wokka, Puma and C-130J as jump platforms.

The last time i heard the term 'wokka', one landed in one of our fields about 20 years ago, regret not having the camera that day lol

jasT1981 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 26, 2018, 04:38:19 PM »

aHuge update from Portrush.

RAF Red Arrows
RAF Typhoon
RAF Tutor
RAF BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane
Beech 18
DC3
Global Stars
Auto Gyro
Sea Fury
Catalina

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Alongside the RAF flying programme, it has been confirmed that the Swiss Classic Formation will make its Portrush debut this year. This vintage trio will entertain the crowds with its unique brand of excitement created by the Beech 18 and DC-3 aircraft. The event will also feature the Global Stars aerobatic team, the Catalina sea plane, the Sea Fury and the Calidus Autogyro. And with more aircraft still to be confirmed it looks set to be an action packed two days on the Causeway Coast

Sneaky_Nikon · « **Reply #34 on:** April 26, 2018, 09:45:49 PM »

All a bit meh TBH.

Newcastle looking to have the edge again this year, but won't lose sleep about missing either... Yet.

breney · « **Reply #35 on:** April 26, 2018, 10:19:43 PM »

The DC3 has me sold on Portrush, just to hear that hmmm

jasT1981 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 27, 2018, 12:10:27 AM »

I'm surprised the BBMF are not sending the Dakota also to form 'Trenchard' formation, given Portrush is one of the major national 'RAF 100' airshows.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #37 on:** May 01, 2018, 04:10:53 PM »

BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane confirmed for Portrush but only for the Sunday.

https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/battle-of-britain-memorial-flight/displays/

TCX49 · « **Reply #38 on:** June 22, 2018, 02:31:11 PM »

Wildcats Aerobatics have confirmed Air Waves Portrush on their facebook page for both days.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 22, 2018, 02:33:24 PM »

Wildcat's are a pretty good display. Enjoyed them more than the Trig's Pitt Special team.

Aside from the DC3 & possibly the Sea Fury though I am unsure if there is anything I want to see.

TCX49 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 03, 2018, 04:25:39 PM »

Huey & Loach confirmed both day for Flying and Static displays.

NISPOT · « **Reply #41 on:** July 03, 2018, 05:37:41 PM »

Quote from: TCX49 on July 03, 2018, 04:25:39 PM

Huey & Loach confirmed both day for Flying and Static displays.

Now there's a big surprise..!

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #42 on:** July 03, 2018, 06:14:29 PM »

Oh good grief,not the "big surprise" carrot being dangled again. :-(

ed-209 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 04, 2018, 01:08:14 PM »

Looks like AYR display is getting an F18..being on the same day...would be a nice carrot

Looks like all the other aircraft is gonna bounce between the 2 shows!!
Or was that sarcasm as in OMG not the Huey & Loach again and there is no surprise

AIRCRAFT
Swiss Airforce F/A-18C twin engined supersonic jet display

Royal Navy Sea Fury – World War 2 fighter

RAF Tutor aerobatic training aircraft

RAF Typhoon supersonic jet

Royal Air Force aerobatic team – The Red Arrows

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane

More to be announced ,,,

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #44 on:** July 04, 2018, 02:12:53 PM »

I note the Red Arrows are closing the Scottish Airshow with their display starting at 1630-that would suggest they will open the Portrush show,which may cause a mass departure after they are finished.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 04, 2018, 02:59:53 PM »

I quite like the Huey display, but it does seem very little difference this year aside from the DC3/Beech 18. Very on the fence on if I should go or not. I guess I will see what the weather is like. Global stars are good, but I've seen them quite a bit now.

One thing that surprises me is that this is meant to be an RAF100 official show but Newcastle is getting a lot more RAF support.

I think Portrush 2015 was the last time I said ' WOW I must get to this show' in regards to an NI show.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #46 on:** July 04, 2018, 10:57:43 PM »

BBMF Lanc,Hurricane,Spitfire are confirmed BOTH days at Portrush.

Saturday 1st @ 1445.
Sunday 2nd @ 1230.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #47 on:** July 05, 2018, 12:15:35 AM »

That's great news. Would make the trip up worth it to see the Lancaster on the Saturday.

TCX49 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 06, 2018, 06:12:10 PM »

The Mig 15 is on a poster in Portrush for Air Waves Portrush 2018.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #49 on:** July 06, 2018, 06:23:35 PM »

Quote from: TCX49 on July 06, 2018, 06:12:10 PM

The Mig 15 is on a poster in Portrush for Air Waves Portrush 2018.

Yeah, the Mig will be back apparently, just not announced yet.

With the RAF 100 and the one of the Vampires in 72 Squadron markings I am surprised it will be the Mig and not Vampires.

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Author Topic: Air Waves Portrush 2018 - 1st - 2nd September (Read 71494 times)