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Comment on DVD Review: Abingdon Air & Country Show 2009 by Neil McCarthy

Neil McCarthy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:45:31 +0000

Another excellent review of a great show which starts the show season off on a high

Comment on Air Tattoo to mark NATO Anniversary by natoanniversary

natoanniversary — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:36:09 +0000

The NATO anniversary event was indeed something very nice. There is also a twitter account on the program online NATO Anniversary on Twitter

Comment on Eastbourne WILL charge for Airshow by Mark Broadbent

Mark Broadbent — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:28:51 +0000

Interesting. Southport originally started as a free event, then in 2001 began levying an entrance charge against pedestrians. Subsequent years have seen price increases to the current level of £7 per adult and £5 child on the gate. Interestingly, since the price charges have increased the attendance figure has remained the same. The show is still packed out. The Great British Public, contrary to the opinions of the local politicians, are prepared to pay for their entertainment – as long as they feel the return they’re getting is worth it. And despite never going to the show, from everything I’ve seen about the event’s flying display and its numerous on-ground attractions, I would suspect that Eastbourne’s attendance figure will remain at broadly the same level it has been.

Comment on Lydd Airshow Cancelled by Ann1e

Ann1e — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:54:26 +0000

I am really surprised that no-one has commented on this – Lydd Airshow is fantastic entertainment over two days, with some spectacular aircraft and displays. People come from miles around to see it. The weather has always been kind to it, it’s a wonderful, reasonably priced day out I am so disappointed that it is not to be staged this year as my friends and family look forward to it I find it astonishing that a backer could not be found, the gate money and stalls must make a huge amount. I assume that the Airshow is not staged to make a profit? Also, there is a marked absence of big name big money businesses in the local vicinity and would surmise that firms further afield would not be interested in backing a show that doesn’t benefit them in some way.

Comment on Team Guinot – First Display Dates 2008 by Flightline UK

Flightline UK — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:57:15 +0000

Updated 04/02/2008

Comment on Red Arrows unveil new colour scheme by TregowanDave

TregowanDave — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:52:26 +0000

I believe that this is the first time that the Red Arrows’ colour scheme has changed since the team moved from the Gnat to the Hawk in 1980. I would assume that the new paint job doesn’t affect the pilots’ reference points for flying in formation, and I think it’s a welcome change – promoting the RAF as well as the Red Arrows. For more information on the Red Arrows, take a look at The Red Arrows Website.