Author Topic: Jetfest for Newcastle[festival of flight] (Read 240300 times)

ni_gaz · « **on:** March 21, 2013, 05:25:50 PM »

according to an early press release this years Newcastle show will

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feature the largest collection of jets Northern Ireland has seen at a single airshow in over a decade

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Flight director Jeff Salter said aswell as the Red Arrows there will be 3 other jet displays with 5 of the most iconic jet aircraft dating back to the 50's

Merlin · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2013, 06:09:21 PM »

Bet one of them is a Hawker Hunter

They had one at last years show.

Sneaky_Nikon · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2013, 07:55:57 PM »

I have booked into a local hostelry for the weekend.

Means I can have the odd adult beverage during the day and possibly a lobster....

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2013, 11:30:40 AM »

Vintage Jets wise,most likely are Hawker Hunter

,DH Vampire and/or Venom,BAC Strikemaster/Jet Provest,Folland Gnat or maybe even a Gloster Meteor.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2013, 04:18:33 PM »

Down District Council confirmed the EuroFighter on their website. Some talk on it about the Vulcan. A lot want some US jets over. But given their recent cuts. That is not happening.

AERTANK · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2013, 06:33:54 PM »

I'd rather see some Russian, Swedish or other European jets than US ones, that being said I like all fast jets! I'd even like to see a few classic airliners!

AERTANK

jasT1981 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2013, 06:35:31 PM »

Quote from: AERTANK on March 25, 2013, 06:33:54 PM

I'd rather see some Russian, Swedish or other European jets than US ones, that being said I like all fast jets! I'd even like to see a few classic airliners!

AERTANK

I would love to see an airliner or two at Newcastle. A380 please or 787 (If they ever get off the ground!)

AERTANK · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:26:27 PM »

I was thinking more along the lines of a DC-10, L-1011, 727 even a Mad-dog, as long as it's noisy!

Merlin · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2013, 10:10:02 AM »

I see some jackass SF councillor has condemned the decision by DDC to invite the Red Arrows to this years festival

BT article

This 'foot-in-mouth' contagion shows no sign of letting up

Causeway74 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2013, 12:08:21 PM »

Theres always one isn't there. (sigh)

casper · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2013, 12:25:58 PM »

While we all will have a view on this please don't be posting anything from here on that may spark a political debate

Causeway74 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2013, 01:25:21 PM »

Everyone gives out about Afghan but regardless of viewpoint on that story, nobody would be complaining if we were dodging cruise missiles from Russia. They might be glad of our defence then.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2013, 08:19:08 PM »

I think the Sinn Fein councillor has just made a total fool of himself;noticed another headline on the same page,about a blind man caught in a cattle barn with a rubber glove and a brush shaft,I reckon it was of much greater merit.

Paultojo · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2013, 09:21:54 PM »

That sounds like good night out

jasT1981 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2013, 10:52:02 PM »

The crowds will still come out. They do this every airshow in Newcastle. No big deal. They even asked for the Red White and Blue smoke to be switched off a few years ago.

I am looking forward to them back in Newcastle. The 10 plane flypast they did on the opening day of the Olympics was a nice gesture from them after not getting over for the Festival of Flight in 2012. Looking forward to seeing what other jets are added and if it will just be jets this year or if they have anything else planned aside from the jets.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2013, 11:28:04 PM »

The majority of people just want to see the display and don`t give a stuff about colours of smoke etc;it`s sad that some narrowminded people can`t grow up and move on.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2013, 04:25:15 PM »

August 2013

Sat 10 - Newcastle Down - Dakota

BBMF Dakota scheduled for Newcastle now too, doubt it will come though..

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #17 on:** April 14, 2013, 02:23:50 PM »

Golden Apple`s F-86A Sabre is confirmed for Newcastle 10th August.

More info on this classic jet aircraft here

http://www.goldenappleoperations.org/

ni_gaz · « **Reply #18 on:** April 14, 2013, 03:31:48 PM »

D.D.C. are being tight lipped about what has been invited , probably to avoid any dissapointment incase any invited dont confirm.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2013, 12:58:05 PM »

taken from another board someone who had been in touch with the Vulcan restoration group

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Hey gang,
I e-mailed the group that has restored and fly the Vulcan Bomber and asked them about a potential fly-by this was their reply
"The plan so far is to display and land on Sat 10th Aug, and then depart Sun 11th Aug.
I can't give you times though as I don't have them."
not the dates mentioned but it sounds like it's on!!! The Bray Airshow is scheduled for July 31st, So I don't know what event this is for. Awesome! Thanks for the heads up "Television" This is a once in a lifetime opportunity

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2013, 05:54:22 PM »

The dates for the display at Newcastle match this(10thAugust),but I would be very surprised if the Vulcan is to display due to the huge cost of booking the aircraft,but you never know.

Nothing yet about it on the VTTS website.

http://www.vulcantothesky.org/appearances.html

ni_gaz · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2013, 09:33:29 PM »

as a ratepayer in the Down Council area I have absolutly no objection whatsoever to them using my rates money to get XH558 over here

to hear the "Vulcan Howl" echoing off the mountains would be memorable.

ni_gaz · « **Reply #22 on:** April 23, 2013, 07:15:19 PM »

Vulcan confirmed for Newcastle in august

if he does a display like he does at the cross water airshows then we're in for a treat

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #23 on:** April 23, 2013, 07:52:02 PM »

Thats great news-I have been lucky enough to see a few displays by the Vulcan at various shows,and it is mighty impressive.
Just hope the weather plays ball because it really will be a sight and sound to behold.

Newcastle`s shops ehould begin stock piling Ear Defenders now!

jasT1981 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 23, 2013, 08:10:31 PM »

Never seen a Vulcan, so quite excited for this. Great line up so far this year. Only thing I would change would be the Dakota for the Lancaster... maybe next year.

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