Author Topic: Portrush Airshow 2011 (Read 97018 times)

TCX49 · « **Reply #125 on:** August 25, 2011, 01:10:17 PM »

it says 'All Hawk T1 aircraft were grounded after the crash' on bbc news website.

Or are the hawk that is coming 2 portrush a T2 ??

Merlin · « **Reply #126 on:** August 25, 2011, 01:59:29 PM »

Quote from: EZYMAN999 on August 25, 2011, 01:06:18 PM

What about the hawk ?

Should be covered by the same clearance given to the Reds.

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #127 on:** August 25, 2011, 02:05:04 PM »

Hi it seems that the Red Arrows are clear to resume flying. I hope we see them in Portrush and they get the best weather conditions to do their stuff.
What about getting an appeal going for all spectators to wear red. I think it would be superb for them to see the headlands and bay area covered in Red as a tribute to the late Jon Egging. It would also let the others know we admire their dedication, courage and skill in getting back in the air and that they are the best of the best. Eclat.

Causeway74 · « **Reply #128 on:** August 25, 2011, 02:31:16 PM »

I don't think there is a chance that the Reds will display again this season. This news today is that the grounding of the Hawks is now lifted. The reds are flying back to Scampton tomorrow and I'd say there isn't a chance of them being at Portrush. They have already cancelled shows up until the end of August.

Tango Tango Fanta · « **Reply #129 on:** August 25, 2011, 03:21:09 PM »

Solo Hawk is confirmed for Portrush

TCX49 · « **Reply #130 on:** August 25, 2011, 03:29:19 PM »

Thanks TTF

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #131 on:** August 25, 2011, 03:32:03 PM »

Thee BBC report of the clearance to fly now has more detail;including sadly this line from the MOD. "The Ministry of Defence said although the Red Arrows could fly again they were unlikely to perform this year".

duffer80 · « **Reply #132 on:** August 25, 2011, 05:05:44 PM »

From the Red Arrows website

http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/teamnews/index.cfm?storyid=0FE1BF62-5056-A318-A86C0CBA2B62C50E

it seems they will start practicing an 8 ship display from 30th August but will they have clearance to start displaying by 3rd September in Portrush?

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #133 on:** August 25, 2011, 10:56:13 PM »

Quote from: CanonJohns40D on August 25, 2011, 02:05:04 PM

Hi it seems that the Red Arrows are clear to resume flying. I hope we see them in Portrush and they get the best weather conditions to do their stuff.
What about getting an appeal going for all spectators to wear red. I think it would be superb for them to see the headlands and bay area covered in Red as a tribute to the late Jon Egging. It would also let the others know we admire their dedication, courage and skill in getting back in the air and that they are the best of the best. Eclat.

Thats a great idea Canon John,but I think it likely the Reds will end this years display season early.
It`s a difficult choice for the team to make;some sort of limited display with a "missing man" formation might be an option.
As long as the team are not pressurised into doing something they really don`t want to do;I will support them whatever they decide.

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #134 on:** August 25, 2011, 11:12:14 PM »

I fully agree the Team will know what's right and their decision will be totally the right one. I know they will get a great reception in Northern Ireland whether it's this September or a date in the future.

TCX49 · « **Reply #135 on:** August 26, 2011, 05:00:32 PM »

http://www.u.tv/News/Red-Arrows-decision-on-day-of-show/b798b47e-7609-428c-a541-182f863df4ce

String · « **Reply #136 on:** August 26, 2011, 05:12:56 PM »

I just read a comment on that page and I'm f*#*#*# angry at the remark very negative about the airshow. Dont understand some peoples attitude. As they say some mothers do have them.

redpaul · « **Reply #137 on:** August 26, 2011, 05:20:49 PM »

Quote from: String on August 26, 2011, 05:12:56 PM

I just read a comment on that page and I'm f*#*#*# angry at the remark very negative about the airshow. Dont understand some peoples attitude. As they say some mothers do have them.

Yeah, I just replied to correct him.

Paul

String · « **Reply #138 on:** August 26, 2011, 05:44:30 PM »

I just had to say something. I think he must be one of the people who are wanting to get the airshow moved elsewhere.

TCX49 · « **Reply #139 on:** August 26, 2011, 05:55:43 PM »

Some good news (from facebook).

Vulcan xh558

Delighted to announce that XH558 is airworthy once more and, subject to the usual weather and tech caveats, is looking forward to flying at Dunsfold. Our thanks to our friends at FPT for working through the weekend and to our skilled and highly professional Vulcan to the Sky technical team, our heroes of the season.

String · « **Reply #140 on:** August 26, 2011, 06:36:32 PM »

Our comments have been posted on the utv page

casper · « **Reply #141 on:** August 27, 2011, 10:17:49 AM »

Posted on the airshow Facebook page

Quote

We received news late last night that the Red Arrows will not be appearing at Portrush this year. This is totally understandable at a time like this and our thoughts are with Jon Eggings wife and family and the whole team. We are working on a fitting tribute for the 3pm slot on Saturday.

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #142 on:** August 28, 2011, 08:46:11 PM »

Hope this is not too serious a problem? I noted on another site earlier the following. The Vulcan just landed at Coningsby with a Hydraulics Problem.

String · « **Reply #143 on:** August 29, 2011, 09:43:57 AM »

It was a really scarey moment everyone was listening to scanners when they heard mayday we need to make an emergacy landing hydraulic pressure failure.

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #144 on:** August 29, 2011, 03:21:36 PM »

Hi on the Fighter Control site it is reported that the Red Arrows were up today. It seems all eight were airborne.and also reported they might overfly the funeral of Jon Egging tomorrow. As was also commented; flying on a Bank Holiday Monday might mean they are keen to fulfill some of the reamining 2011 season. Good luck to them and I hope all goes well at this difficult time for the team.

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #145 on:** August 29, 2011, 07:56:05 PM »

Reds were up at Scampton today; but it seems the information about the funeral and a flypast tomorrow were incorrect.

Dave · « **Reply #146 on:** August 29, 2011, 11:49:14 PM »

The weather is looking terrible for the weekend, but that was expected. I'll be skipping Saturday, will probably try making it up on the Sunday.

http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Portrush-UKXX1042

ToNY89 · « **Reply #147 on:** August 29, 2011, 11:51:29 PM »

dave its the portrush airshow, bad weather is always expected

lol

hope we are wrong though and we get at least one good day this year

Dave · « **Reply #148 on:** August 29, 2011, 11:57:20 PM »

Quote from: ToNY89 on August 29, 2011, 11:51:29 PM

dave its the portrush airshow, bad weather is always expected lol

hope we are wrong though and we get at least one good day this year

Sadly so Tony. I will not hold my hopes up. I think 2008 was a good year? We actually had sun for most of the day.

ToNY89 · « **Reply #149 on:** August 30, 2011, 12:00:01 AM »

i remember having a few good days in all the years i have been going, really hope we get sunny weather on sunday (the day im going)
and on saturday for the people going on the saturday

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