As we’ve been dog sitting just outside Norwich for the last 5 days, we were able to make the short journey across to Lowestoft for both days of the airshow, and again the organisers put up an incredible array of aircraft! Whilst some of the displays seemed a little distant, and others somewhat benign, I thought the Dutch F-16 was simply outstanding, especially on Friday when he popped a few flares!
Thursday faired better with the weather, although it was still a case of taking advantage of the blue sectors of sky that were dotted around throughout the day Friday started off well, however, slowly but surely the clouds roiled in, and bloody big ones they were too! Many left at this point, indeed, the aircraft schedule was all but lost, I imagine ATC were struggling with the weather-inflicted delays etc.
That said, a stunning line-up nevertheless, and all for a paltry two quid donation. I put a tenner in each day, but was pretty much stunned (as were all around at the time judging by the expressions) when I heard one group complaining about the ‘cost’, I wonder how many more there were like them?
Maybe they took advantage of the powerboat racing Saturday and Sunday, that was free, and I’d highly recommend it.
Anyway, here’s my offerings, C&C welcome.
Cheers,
Kev.
By: warhawk69 - 28th July 2009 at 22:03
The CAA has banned the use of flares, but I assume this is only over land!
Phill
www.outflankeduk.com
By: GliderSpit - 28th July 2009 at 14:12
A few additions from me:
BBMF four-ship formation:
Without special guest:
By: steven_wh - 27th July 2009 at 15:46
Very nice captures on the F-16 and helos.
On the £2 voluntary fee, this is very cheap for an air display with such a variety of types. On Thursday most people were contributing as they went in and more, but I wonder what proportion of the £10 park and ride went to the display.
Steve
By: Moggy C - 27th July 2009 at 10:07
That said, a stunning line-up nevertheless, and all for a paltry two quid donation. I put a tenner in each day, but was pretty much stunned (as were all around at the time judging by the expressions) when I heard one group complaining about the ‘cost’, I wonder how many more there were like them?
From what I have heard, using the organisers’ possibly optimistic estimate for attendance, the take from the donation buckets last year averaged out at 20p / spectator
Moggy
By: Flygirl - 27th July 2009 at 09:27
Great pictures Kev.
By: GliderSpit - 27th July 2009 at 09:03
Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing. I was there at thursday. It was a great airshow. I haven’t had the time to select my own photo’s. If there a some acceptable ones, I will post a couple of them later. The display line is rather far from the beach, which doesn’t help to make good shots. On thursday our Dutch F16 didn’t drop flares either.
By: REHEAT1230 - 27th July 2009 at 08:22
I wonder why the Dutch F-16 wasn’t setting off his flares at RIAT
By: SEMAE - 27th July 2009 at 01:22
Nice set of pics. I like the F16 against the dark sky. The one with the flares is the best I have seen so far on any forum.
Glad you had a few good days and got some good pics out of it despite the weather.
Thanks
Martin
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July 26, 2009 at 11:41 pm