Hi all
We would just like to say what a great day we had at Bruntingthorpe yesterday. The weather was brilliant and it was as allways a great show. The thrill of being in such close proximity to all that noise and power is like a drug to all us power freaks! And for me, the J.P. low and fast flypast was my best bit!
On a personal note, we were displaying our Chipmunk Cockpit for the Leicester Hospitals Charity, Genfield Hospital Childrens Heart Unit, and raised £60.20 in donations on the day, so a big thank you to anyone who donated to us.
It would be great to see photo’s from yesterday, as we were to busy to take any!!
Thanks again,
Ritch & Max (and Sadie).
By: Mostlyharmless - 28th May 2014 at 10:29
I think it’s a wonderful day out, it’s more like a love museum than a conventional airshow but there’s usually a couple of flying guests. There certainly isn’t anywhere else like it in the country.
Creaking Door, it’s almost always held every May (last) and August bank holiday Sundays. You’re right though, the update threads always used to be fascinating.
By: Plazz - 28th May 2014 at 08:32
Excitement apart, the Brunty experience gives the younger generation a chance to see, hear and smell vintage jet aircraft up close that they would otherwise only see static in a museum. My eldest son is both mesmerised and excited when at Brunty but cannot hold his attention for longer than five minutes looking at the same aircraft types in museums.
By: Flanker_man - 27th May 2014 at 18:45
Especially when it’s only twenty feet away from you…..
I must lead a very boring life compared to Orion – as I found it awe inspring – and I’ve been to lots of airshows all over the world.
Ken
By: hampden98 - 27th May 2014 at 17:22
Horses for courses but you can’t deny that a Lightning at full burner is pretty awe inspiring.
By: Orion - 27th May 2014 at 10:56
Well, I went; my first time. What a boring experience it was too. I’ve had more fun waiting for paint to dry. Not again.
Regards
By: Creaking Door - 27th May 2014 at 09:26
I’ve been to a few of these open days before at Bruntingthorpe and I’ve always enjoyed them.
It would be nice if somebody could post a ‘heads-up’ a month or so in advance; there used to be forum members that would regularly post updates about the progress on the various projects and upcoming events…
…but that doesn’t seem to happen anymore. I wonder why not?
By: Peter - 27th May 2014 at 02:47
It didn’t run because it’s starter unit was u/s.
Oh ok thanks Hampden, I wasnt sure if it was related to the Nimrod being run as well?
By: Archer - 26th May 2014 at 19:43
This thread needs some sound….
Video courtesy of Shane Wilton, thanks!
By: hampden98 - 26th May 2014 at 16:37
It didn’t run because it’s starter unit was u/s.
By: Peter - 26th May 2014 at 15:47
Wonder why the comet was idled?
By: Flanker_man - 26th May 2014 at 15:38
Can I echo your comments? – it was the first time I had visited – and thoroughly enjoyed the event.
A few of my photos from the day…
Lots more photos here
Ken
By: hampden98 - 26th May 2014 at 12:41
First time I’ve been to Bruntingthorpe and was pleasantly surprised at what a great show it was.
Totally amazed at the size of some of the aircraft. The first time I’ve ever seen, heard and felt a Lightning up close!
Hope to visit again soon.
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