G-CVIX…Did anyone see Saturday's Arrival???

I was there….and jolly good it was too.

If I may….just one from a collection of pics of this photogenic and charismatic aircraft taken at Rochford last Sunday.

CM

G-CVIX

Couldn’t agree more.
I know this subject has been flogged to death before but…
Given the choice I would chose an awesome beast of an aircraft in it’s “ghastly scheme” up in its element where it belongs as opposed to a static example gathering dust in an authentic RN scheme any day.
I’m the first to admit it would look great in RN warpaint, but top marks to Red Bull for putting up the money to keep the Vixen in the sky for as long as they have. Considering some of the views that have been expressed here before, I’m suprised they bother really.
All I know is that the Vixen’s return to Southend after the seafront display on Sunday made a 5 year old boy and his dad very happy!! And for that alone, Red Bull can paint G-CVIX any damn colour they like in my humble opinion.

She is, and the ‘ghastly red bull colour scheme’ is the thing that’s keeping her in the air, where she belongs, instead of being another static Sea Vixen

Can anyone confirm or deny if she’s still painted in that Ghastly “Red-Bull” colour scheme? 🙁

Yes she is and thats why you are still able to see the delight of a Sea Vixen flying :rolleyes:

Can anyone confirm or deny if she’s still painted in that Ghastly “Red-Bull” colour scheme? 🙁

I had my scanner switched on, permission was for a run and break right from 24 IIRC, but the pass was actually a couple of hundred yards south of the runway and directly over my head – fantastic sight, I was in the car park, centre of the airfield. No repetition on Monday, however – departed for home immediately after completing her display on the seafront.

The French team – La Patrouille Reva – also ran in and displayed over the central car park area both days, but not quite as impressive as the Vixen!

Also happened at Southend 2005,I believe……….
highlight of a very good day
Colin

G-CVIX..

Spring Chicken…thanks for that. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one that saw the arrival then. It was a pretty impressive sight. I didn’t have my scanner with me that day, but I’m sure the permission to run and break didn’t include giving the crowd a hair cut. I’m still buzzing over the sight of it. Highlight of the day for me 😀

G-cvix

We were in the car park directly under the flight path, I think he had clearance for a running break down 24, nearly caught the harrier out which had it’s take off clearance hastily cancelled.

She’s booked for Clacton I think?

Hi All;

I Know, title should read Sunday….but anyhoo…

Just had to ask who else saw that fantastic arrival by G-CVIX back at Southend Airport after it’s display on Sunday?
To say it took me by complete surprise was an understatement and was one of the best airshow moments I’ve had for a long time. I’m actually surprised it’s not raised a comment here so far.

For those who weren’t there it went something like this…After doing his display over the seafront, I was keeping an eye out on the circuit for CVIX’s return but couldn’t spot the aircraft. So I got sidetracked by something else going on. Big mistake. I hear a very loud noise behind me and glance backwards just in time to see the sky filled with Sea Vixen bombing in from behind the crowd and car park at what appeared to be about 100 feet (open to correction there) right over the top of us at full pelt. Incredible noise and sight as the vixen pulls a turn to line up with the remainder of the runway and break to land. It was absolutely bl**dy marvelous. Even the commentator was lost for words and I don’t mind admitting that I jumped a bit. Totally unexpected!!

Question is, was that a bit of a naughty thing to do? I thought busting in from behind the crowd like that was a bit of a no no these days. Mind you it was damned impressive and I’d pay good money to see it again!!

Wow! Didn’t know CVIX was flying again this year. Anyone know if it’s booked anywhere else? (Unless that stunt has had it grounded for the next millenium 🙁 )