Now that the invitations for the 2018 Cockpit-Fest event at Newark on 23rd & 24th June have been circulated & the first participants have been registered I thought that it was worthwhile to start the customary event thread about these parts.
The event info on the NAM website can be found in here!
Example of the event flyer that’s been in circulation for nearly 4 months is also attached.
By: TwinOtter23 - 26th June 2018 at 11:30
It’s a fast moving news day – the FlyPast website now has the news item uploaded!
https://flypast.keypublishing.com/2018/06/26/jet-provost-cockpit-takes-top-honours-at-cockpit-fest/
Well done Morayvia!!
By: TwinOtter23 - 26th June 2018 at 11:21
The Cockpit-Fest winner details are now on the NAM website, these were held back at the request of the Grand Champion, so that the restorer of the winning Jet Provost cockpit could be notified first. Info in here http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/Museum-Events
The best I can do with regard to photos is again pint to the NAM Cockpit-Fest photo gallery; a few more photos will be going in there shortly!! http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/2018_Cockpit-Fest_Gallery
Also later today there should a brief write-up going onto the FlyPast website.
By: Black Knight - 26th June 2018 at 09:44
It’d be nice if someone that went would post photo’s for those of us that can never attend to see. Would like to see inside as well :eagerness:
By: piper28 - 26th June 2018 at 09:42
It was a great event as usual,great to meet several cockpiteers that frequent this forum,a great bunch of chaps they are too!
By: Wyvernfan - 25th June 2018 at 19:55
Thanks for the comment, Rich.
Rob
By: TwinOtter23 - 25th June 2018 at 17:56
This preliminary gallery was posted on the museum website on Saturday evening – more will no doubt follow!
http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/2018_Cockpit-Fest_Gallery
Result details held over at the request of one of the winners!
Timing of the 2019 event TBC – factors to take into account: Father’s Day (some say good, others bad); Newark Festival (Father’s Day weekend, good or bad???); World Cup effect on Sunday footfall – watch this space!!
First bookings for Autumn Indoor Aeroboot / Aerojumble on 13th October already in place after Saturday – booking forms will be emailed out soon to those people who replied to GDPR email in May; initial mailing will be small – only one third of people bothered to reply!
By: thedawnpatrol - 25th June 2018 at 16:42
would be good to see some photos of the event ………………….
By: RWSSCARB - 25th June 2018 at 13:02
What a Fantastic weekend it was, the weather was Brilliant and a great catch up with everyone. You were missed Rob but there is always next year. Roll on 2019 for Cockpitfest, Maybe the Fathers day weekend would be my vote lol.
By: Wyvernfan - 24th June 2018 at 18:16
There’s always next year Mr D. Work yesterday and morning commitments today meant we had to stay at home this year unfortunately.
Rob
By: Junk Collector - 24th June 2018 at 17:11
Wondered why I couldn’t find you Rob was looking forward to a bit of Wyvern fondling
By: Wyvernfan - 24th June 2018 at 13:52
Looking good chaps – just disappointed I cannot make it this year!
Rob
By: TempestV - 24th June 2018 at 12:39
I went on Saturday. Great aerojumble, lovely line up of cockpits, fab weather, and met up with plenty of friends.
Personal favourite display was the Brigand.
By: TwinOtter23 - 23rd June 2018 at 20:14
A mini photo gallery from #CockpitFest18 has just been added to the NAM website!
http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/2018_Cockpit-Fest_Gallery
Hope to see a few of you there tomorrow!!
By: TwinOtter23 - 22nd June 2018 at 20:25
The last update I had (Thursday 5pm) there were 34 booked in on Saturday and 14 on Sunday; plus it is anticipated that some cockpit displays will also have items for sale.
Quick Guide to the whole event via this weblink http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/Cockpit-Fest_18_Quick
Gates open to buyers/visitors at 9am on Saturday & 10am on Sunday – there’s a cash only access point directly off the Southfield Site into both parts of the event!
Also hearing that the cockpit list has changed again with some last minute additions and one no show!
By: Runway06 - 22nd June 2018 at 19:09
Out of interest how many aerojumble stalls are booked for each of the days ?
By: TwinOtter23 - 22nd June 2018 at 12:20
Info just coming in from Newark that the replica Lancaster cockpit, R5868 has just ‘landed’ for #CockpitFest18
By: TwinOtter23 - 21st June 2018 at 20:27
Fresh info spotted elsewhere:
“Late Cockpit-Fest18 addition just announced on Twitter & in the event listing in here http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/Museum-Events
This is the replica Lancaster fuselage R5868, which is stopping off en route back from the Lincolnshire Show!”
By: TwinOtter23 - 20th June 2018 at 09:27
As suspected, this tweet has just gone onto the museum timeline:
“Confirmation now in that the #Shackleton AEW.2 #cockpit that is coming to #CockpitFest18 is #WL756 ‘Mr Rusty’ – superb addition to the event!
This photo from #NAMarchive shows the #aircraft type, but not specifically #WL756
http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/Museum-Events “
By: TwinOtter23 - 19th June 2018 at 23:16
This year there does seem to be a number of cockpits that will only be there on Saturday, hence making it the busiest day – that is a first and perhaps mirrors the busier Aeroboot/Aerojumble day as well.
As for the Shackleton cockpit the only previous participant that I can find is T.4 VP293, which may be back at Newark in September for the Shackleton Boys book launch event.
From what I have been able to find out so far I believe the new participant mentioned this evening could be the AEW.2 cockpit ‘Mr Rusty’ from WL756; still awaiting confirmation.
By: FLY.BUY - 19th June 2018 at 22:03
Looking through the list of attendees (via the above link) it looks like the best day to attend is the Saturday as this has the most cockpits attending ??
Howard do you know what Mark the Shackleton is which is attending? I seem to recollect a Mk1 which attended some years back, wonder if it’s the same one?
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