Author Topic: Newcastle Air Festival (Read 19651 times)

George · « **on:** March 09, 2010, 11:13:07 PM »

Hey all,

This got announced at the Air Cadets meet up last week.

An air display has been confirmed for Newcastle [Co.Down] for the 7th And 8th of August as part of the Harry Ferguson Festival Of Flight. More details to follow on attending displays ect. But i thought i would post this up anyway.

Just found this on a quick google search,though it dates from last year it gives abit of info.

http://www.downdc.gov.uk/news_detail.asp?id=454&area=4&aName=C

G

Tango Tango Fanta · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2010, 12:59:22 PM »

I've heard the Red Arrows might be appearing.

RNASMU · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2010, 05:47:46 PM »

Quote from: Tango Tango Fanta on March 10, 2010, 12:59:22 PM

I've heard the Red Arrows might be appearing.

Just confirmed today see below, although Portrush is only scheduled for one day

http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/displayinfo/displaydates.cfm

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2010, 08:42:10 AM »

I believe there was a new directive issued to the Red Arrows that they would only display on one day of multi-day events,so other shows had a better chance of booking them.

RNASMU · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2010, 04:19:39 PM »

Quote from: Angry Turnip on March 12, 2010, 08:42:10 AM

I believe there was a new directive issued to the Red Arrows that they would only display on one day of multi-day events,so other shows had a better chance of booking them.

Which is understandable, although I see they are flying everyday in the big events RIAT, Biggin Hill etc, still weather permitting hope to see them at the Port and Newcastle. Hopefully Newcastle may be the start of another Airshow on a regular basis. I can imagine the queue of traffic trying to get into Newcastle, I think I'll leave the house about three days before the event

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2010, 06:36:32 PM »

Yeah,you are right,the traffic will be a complete nightmare-it`s bad enough at the best of times.Unfortunatly Newcastle is a bit of a knuckle trailer-magnet,so I don`t relish the thought of carrying £1500 worth of camera around.

I wonder where the display line will be?

Merlin · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2010, 12:32:45 PM »

Schedule for the Festival of Flight is now available.

Red Arrows and SAR demo set for afternoon of Saturday 7th August.

More Info

redpaul · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2010, 11:32:51 PM »

Emailed the PR dept of the Reds about the display time for Newcastle and got the following reply.

Dear Paul,

The Red Arrows are due to display at 1645 at Newcastle with a flypast occurring at 1442.

Kind regards,

Dominic DalyFlying Officer
Public Relations Assistant (RAFAT PRA)Personnel SupportRoyal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT)RAF ScamptonLincolnshireLN1 2ST

Paul

duffer80 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 04, 2010, 11:30:41 AM »

With the news that the Hawk aircraft have been grounded because of a fault found with ejector seats, I wonder if the Red Arrows will be displaying at Newcastle on Saturday

duffer80 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2010, 04:41:01 PM »

It has been confirmed today that the Red Arrows will display in Newcastle on Saturday

http://www.downdc.gov.uk/Home/Features/RED-ARROWS-CONFIRMED-FOR-HARRY-FERGUSON-FESTIVAL.aspx

casper · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2010, 06:43:26 PM »

Schedule for Saturday

1442 - Reds flypast Newcastle
1447 - Reds arrive Aldergrove
1634 - Reds depart Aldegrove
1645 - Reds display Newcastle
1719 - Reds recover Aldergrove
1905 - Reds depart Aldergrove

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2010, 12:03:30 AM »

Might be best to see what the Red Arrows PR people say about the display before travelling.

No info on the Red Arrows site about the grounding of the Hawks which I find a little strange,considering the bulk of the media have been reporting the Reds have been grounded.

Weather for Saturday looks a bit ropey, a lot of cloud and showers some of which could be heavy,winds to be light westerly which is good.

George · « **Reply #12 on:** August 05, 2010, 12:07:34 AM »

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-10871330

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2010, 12:24:10 AM »

Horraayyy!!!

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #14 on:** August 06, 2010, 01:38:44 PM »

Anybody going to Newcastle to see the display?

I think it could be a great venue with a superb backdrop with the right weather,but the traffic will almost certainly be a real nightmare.

George · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2010, 02:09:24 PM »

Ill be there !

redpaul · « **Reply #16 on:** August 06, 2010, 02:20:17 PM »

Quote from: Angry Turnip on August 06, 2010, 01:38:44 PM

Anybody going to Newcastle to see the display?

I think it could be a great venue with a superb backdrop with the right weather,but the traffic will almost certainly be a real nightmare.

I'll be there too. There's Park And Ride facilities on the Castlewellan Road with buses laid on from 11am until 9pm so I might well make use of them.

Paul

duffer80 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 06, 2010, 02:47:42 PM »

I will be there too. Just hope the weather is good and cloud base is high, as it will be awesome to get some shots of the Reds around the mournes

casper · « **Reply #18 on:** August 06, 2010, 09:30:00 PM »

Would love to get there but unfortunately can't

Looking forward to seeing some photos from it though

Merlin · « **Reply #19 on:** August 06, 2010, 11:25:15 PM »

Thought about going as Newcastle is just down the road, but I'm thinking instead of heading up to Aldergrove to catch them there.

staking · « **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2010, 02:12:37 PM »

are the red arrows on display at newcastle - 4pm or 4.45pm two different sources ?

casper · « **Reply #21 on:** August 07, 2010, 04:45:06 PM »

Well the schedule I posted earlier was taken from the Reds website.

George · « **Reply #22 on:** August 08, 2010, 12:56:14 AM »

Nothing Special just a few snips!

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George · « **Reply #23 on:** August 08, 2010, 12:57:42 AM »

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casper · « **Reply #24 on:** August 08, 2010, 01:00:29 AM »

Very nice. Seems the weather held up OK.

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