Hamilton Airshow, Ontario – anyone going?

Hi All,

Looks like we now definitely have an FW190 booked for Hamilton – White 11 – is now confirmed. Never seen a 190 in-flight so that’s going to be something very special, too.

TTFN,
Neil

Thanks for the update, Bill – I’m drooling at just the thought of a Mosquito and an FW190 in the same airspace together – now that really would be something special!

TTFN,
Neil

I read in February’s CWH newsletter ‘Flightlines’ today that MAM’s FW190 is slated for the Hamilton A/S, and I believe their Skyraider also.

Rgds
Bill

Good job Neil.

Not sure which day I’ll be going on , but let me know and we can meet up and I can initiate you in the traditional Tim Horton’s coffee and breakfast bagel before we set off. :p

That sounds like a good plan. I do like good coffee:D I shall be on-site early, though, because I’ve booked the early morning photo pass for both days.

Cheers,
Neil

Good job Neil.

Not sure which day I’ll be going on , but let me know and we can meet up and I can initiate you in the traditional Tim Horton’s coffee and breakfast bagel before we set off. :p

Thanks, Guys. Just booked flight + car. Now just gotta check out the hotels in the area.

Sat2 – not got my Union Jack flag on a pole, yet – but I do still have a Mosquito Aircrew Association baseball cap;)

TTFN,
Neil

Hi All,

I’m an ex-pat Brit who lives in Burlington, so I can vouch for Bill’s comment.

I went to the show last year and the transport was very well organised. As you approach the airport that’s sign-posted off the QEW, you’re directed to a large field where a fleet of school buses are waiting to take you into the airfield. The buses run in and out continually so you won’t get stranded.

Renting a car is the best bet and the hotel should have the contacts for you.

The only thing I noticed about Hamilton and Duxford’s displays is that there are sometimes long gaps of time between displaying aircraft, but thats the only niggle and it’s not really a big deal!

Maybe we can all meet up, just pack a Union Jack!

Hi Bill,

Off to the travel agent later on this morning – so I should know what I’m doing, travel wise. All my passes have been bought, so I’m fully committed to going. Roll on June!

Cheers,
Neil

Hi Neill:

Sorry been away for a few days.
Do you plan to rent a car? If so Burlington Ontario is a good location midway between Toronto Airport and Mount Hope. Last year we stayed at the Admiral Inn, right beside the QEW / Hwy 403 that will take you most of the way to the show. About 20-30 minutes drive.
If you don’t have a car then I think there are buses from Downtown Hamilton to the show, so you will probably need to stay nearby. There’s nowhere with walking distance to the show that I can think of.
Send me a PM with your email, then we can stay in touch.
Regards
Bill

Hi Bill,

Hope we can meet up – perhaps you might know a good hotel or motel close to the airfield. I shall be there both days – trying not to dribble to much when KA114 is flying:)

TTFN,
Neil

I will be there for sure, but I only have to travel from Ottawa, a mere 500 kms. I have been to most of the Hamilton shows going back to 1975. Will probably be there on the Saturday. Be good to meet up.
Regards
Bill

Hi Paul,

I’m now a definite for going – I may have talked a couple of like minded Mosquito anorak friends to come, too. Let me know if you’re a positive for Hamilton and we’ll try and meet up.

TTFN,
Neil

Hello Neilly,

It’s a possible at the moment but I wouldn’t rate the chances as much higher than about 20%. We have friends who live nearby now and one half of this lovely couple is itching for me to come and drag him (not surprisingly) to an airshow.

I really need to see a mosquito again, but also the Lanc and hopefully the former TFC ‘Tin-opener’.

I am very bad at going to airshows and not taking the opportunity of meeting up with yourselves. I intend to make amends for this and I’ll keep you posted if plans look like developing.

Paul

Hi All,

As you can see from the title under my avatar I’m a Mosquito nut. New Zealand was way to far to go and see a flying Mosquito, but Canada – that’s just about in range. I was wondering if there are any more nutters like yours truly that might be making the pilgrimage? If there are it would be good to me up:cool:

TTFN,
Neil

I’m thinking of going. I’ve been to Toronto before and saw the Lanc fly over. Never been to Hamilton.