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Ards Festival of Speed
« on: April 25, 2011, 03:45:35 PM »
Came across this on the Ards Council website.

Scheduled for Sunday 12th June at the airfield.

Sounds like it could be interesting, providing the weather holds up of course

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Re: Ards Festival of Speed
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2011, 10:34:08 PM »
Aerostars (6 Yak-52 aircraft) and a couple of Pitts Specials along with Irish Coastguard S-61 so far.
 
The Aerostars are also performing at Portrush both days.
 
« Last Edit: April 25, 2011, 10:36:11 PM by Angry Turnip »
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Re: Ards Festival of Speed
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2011, 07:45:21 PM »
Hello there.

I am the organiser of this event. If I can be of any help with providing information then please just ask.

You will find info and updates here: http://www.ardsfestivalofspeed.com/
...and here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205621492804427

Thank you for allowing me to post this info. I hope you find it useful.

Cheers,

Wayne

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Re: Ards Festival of Speed
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2011, 07:47:41 PM »
Hi Wayne and welcome to the forum. Please feel free to post any updates or other info :)
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Re: Ards Festival of Speed
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2011, 07:49:05 PM »
Thank you for the welcome!  :)
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Re: Ards Festival of Speed
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2011, 04:36:10 PM »
Looks like the weather may have taken it`s toll on this event.
Pic from UFC website Ramp Camera looks very wet. :(
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