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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #175 on: September 02, 2011, 08:24:36 AM »
Ok, the cars packed for any weather conditions (hot thermos and spade) at the Port for the next few days. Are there any confirmed times for fast jets both days and time for the Vulcan if serviceable. 

A spade??

Are you expecting snow?  ;D
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #176 on: September 02, 2011, 08:55:57 AM »
Heading up to Balerina this morning to see whats comming in for the airshow.  ;D
 
Just checked Notam for City of derry airport!
 

 
H4370/11 NOTAMN  Q) EGPX/QWALW/IV/M  /AW/000/085/5512N00640W007  
A)  EGAE
B) 1109020930
C) 1109041700 
D) 02 0930-1400, 03 AND 04 1100-1700 
E) AIR DISPLAY/AEROBATICS WI 7NM 5512N 00640W (PORTRUSH)  11-09-0002/AS 1
F) SFC
G) 8500FT AMSL  CREATED: 30 Aug 2011 11:34:00   SOURCE: EUECYIYN
 
 
 Anyone know what is going on today between 9.30 and 14.00 today?
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #177 on: September 02, 2011, 10:05:31 AM »
Belgain Air Force 495 just switched from 251.25 to 123.625 Londonderry approach F-16s by the sound of it


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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #178 on: September 02, 2011, 11:45:24 AM »
F-16s due to do a practice display just about now!

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #179 on: September 02, 2011, 05:07:44 PM »
Vulcan confirmed for Sunday!

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #180 on: September 02, 2011, 05:18:31 PM »
good news :) lets just pray the weather holds up and we get the vulcan

loved the vulcan display on both days at RIAT

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #181 on: September 02, 2011, 07:02:58 PM »
BBC Newsline announced that the Vulcan is due in TOMORROW.

Did the reporter screw up or is this a bonus?
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #182 on: September 02, 2011, 07:15:27 PM »
I'd be inclined to believe the former - but you never know  ;)
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #183 on: September 02, 2011, 07:50:59 PM »
Vulcan going to be at aldergrove or City of Derry?

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #184 on: September 02, 2011, 09:16:23 PM »
Hi, I am told that the vulcan can not afford to land in N.I. ------the bbc to-night live from portrush stated that Vulcan will display on Sat.!!!!! but the Vulcan site says Sunday! I hope it is Sunday as I am using the train to get there on Sunday to see the Vulcan at 5pm.  Best wishes, Merlin Man. -------- I checked the VULCAN site, aircraft fully operational for Sunday!
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #185 on: September 02, 2011, 09:19:16 PM »
Hi, I am told that the vulcan can not afford to land in N.I. ------the bbc to-night live from portrush stated that Vulcan will display on Sat.!!!!! but the Vulcan site says Sunday! I hope it is Sunday as I am using the train to get there on Sunday to see the Vulcan at 5pm.  Best wishes, Merlin Man.

I'm pretty certain it'll be Sunday if it makes it. The Vulcan website is only mentioning Sunday.

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #186 on: September 02, 2011, 09:28:16 PM »
Well now I'm sorted I wasn't sure which day to go as I had to rely on the train. I phoned about rooms tonight with little sucess. Tried the Ramada and one had just been cancelled so settled on staying there and going both days. Looking forward to it maybe see some of you there.

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #187 on: September 02, 2011, 09:29:55 PM »
john dont suppose you got any times for the tornado arrivals?
thats if you have permission to send them of course

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #188 on: September 02, 2011, 09:30:18 PM »
We should be on ramore tomorrow all day all being well. Scanners, cameras and picnic. What else would you need.

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #189 on: September 02, 2011, 09:43:52 PM »
Give me a wave I will be on the other side on the black rocks

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #190 on: September 02, 2011, 09:49:17 PM »
Hi ToNY89 sorry no I have not had any details. If I do get anything I will pass it on. Ringo I'm for Ramore I think as I've tried Blackrocks before. It was good for the stuff in the bay but for me I think for the fast jets Ramore Head is best. I'll probably float around anyhow maybe see you up there, I'll be the old small guy with glasses and a lens nearly bigger than me; lol.
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #191 on: September 02, 2011, 10:50:16 PM »
I'll be on Ramore all day.
I'll be the one with the sky blue Craigavon City jacket with Canon 7d and Sigma 120-400 breaking my neck  ;D

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #192 on: September 02, 2011, 11:22:46 PM »
Enjoy yourselves, Ringo get some good shots. I can't make it (again) wife needs the motor! ???





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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #193 on: September 03, 2011, 02:46:01 AM »
cheers john

will be going up to aldergrove tomorrow, then the airshow on sunday
so if anyone has any timings for possible arrivals at aldergrove tomorrow
could you please post them here

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #194 on: September 03, 2011, 07:18:02 AM »
Enjoy yourselves, Ringo get some good shots. I can't make it (again) wife needs the motor! ???

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #195 on: September 03, 2011, 01:39:48 PM »
Thanks Ringo, but just came off "Night Duty" so need to sleep more than head to the Airshow, I was only going up on Sunday but now can't as I mentioned before! Thanks for the offer BTW!




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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #196 on: September 03, 2011, 11:07:13 PM »
i hear some people mentioning a surprise plane tomorrow?
 anyone know if this is true?

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #197 on: September 03, 2011, 11:11:54 PM »
It's all over facebook at the moment. I haven't a clue what they are on about. Probably just a ploy to get more visitors. If it's something good I will not be a happy camper.

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #198 on: September 03, 2011, 11:18:31 PM »
The surprise is probably that there is no surprise  :P
 
Does any one know what time it starts at tomorrow? I assumed it began at 12 but I think I read that it started at 11 today?

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2011
« Reply #199 on: September 03, 2011, 11:21:21 PM »
well the bbc were saying last night the vulcan was to display today (not true)

now the utv are saying theres a surprise plane tomorrow.... so probably not true either
will be their tomorrow anyway, so if there is a surprise i wont miss a thing :)