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April 5, 2012 at 3:42 pm in reply to: May 19th 2012 ~ Queens Jubilee Flypast #1081645

AlanR
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What do we have in reserve ?

April 5, 2012 at 3:35 pm in reply to: F-101 Voodoo history and anecdotes #1081652

AlanR
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Didn’t they have some based at Alconbury back in the 60’s ?

April 4, 2012 at 11:08 pm in reply to: The demise of major airshows #1082162

AlanR
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Personally I’d rather see more smaller shows as candidates for my entrance fee than fewer “mega-shows”, but yes I agree, some of the former shows with unique atmospheres such as Mildenhall are much missed.

Paul F

The thing I liked about Mildenhall was, I never felt that I was being ripped off.

This year, apart from my Local Southend show, I intend going to Stow Maries
on the same May Bank Holiday weekend, then to Damyns Hall in August

April 4, 2012 at 9:47 am in reply to: The demise of major airshows #1083281

AlanR
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I’m with the comment on the hospitality tents too. They block the view. At Reno they erect proper grandstand seating. If they did this at Duxford, then the crowd line could still pass in front, and everyone would be happy.

Although they would probably want £100 for the privilege. 🙂

April 3, 2012 at 10:37 pm in reply to: The demise of major airshows #1083780

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…………
I am also put off by the stories of photographers with stepladders in the crowd. I simply wouldn’t have the brass neck to erect a step ladder and ruin the view of others. I too would love to take great photos but I am not so selfish to believe that I have the right to ruin others enjoyment of the day in my pursuit of a good photo. ……….

Not to mention those who set up a family picnic on the crowd line, and get
upset if anyone steps on their tartan rug, or spoils their view.

April 1, 2012 at 11:15 pm in reply to: Southend Airport progress? #549285

AlanR
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Looking good. Just a shame that I’m busy in the morning 🙁

April 1, 2012 at 4:24 pm in reply to: Carvair construction photos.. #1085340

AlanR
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What a spooky coincidence. 😮

Shortly after my previous post, I was at a Sunday lunch in Southend. I was sitting next to a chap I’ve never met before, and somehow we got onto the subject of aviation. Turns out that he retired as a captain from Britannia Airways 15 yrs ago. Before that he spent some time with Trans-Meridian, and going back even further, he flew Carvairs at Southend.

April 1, 2012 at 11:01 am in reply to: General Discussion #267693

AlanR
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Avatar has been on TV a couple of times this week. We watched about 10
minutes of it before we’d had enough. When this came out everyone was
raving over it…… why ?

Although I suppose it might be better in 3-D ?

April 1, 2012 at 11:01 am in reply to: The Last Film You Saw….. IV #1855162

AlanR
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Avatar has been on TV a couple of times this week. We watched about 10
minutes of it before we’d had enough. When this came out everyone was
raving over it…… why ?

Although I suppose it might be better in 3-D ?

March 31, 2012 at 12:08 pm in reply to: Tanker Drivers Strike #1855239

AlanR
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Well I filled up my work van last week, when there were no queues. Luckily
my work is mostly local, so only used about a quarter of a tank this week.

I remember the last time this happened, there were cases of people queuing
up for an hour to top up their tanks, and only getting half a gallon in.

Could be a good excuse for not cutting the grass though. 🙂

March 31, 2012 at 12:08 pm in reply to: General Discussion #267803

AlanR
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Well I filled up my work van last week, when there were no queues. Luckily
my work is mostly local, so only used about a quarter of a tank this week.

I remember the last time this happened, there were cases of people queuing
up for an hour to top up their tanks, and only getting half a gallon in.

Could be a good excuse for not cutting the grass though. 🙂

March 30, 2012 at 2:15 pm in reply to: Red Arrows 2012 Schedule #2338165

AlanR
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One of their first displays in normally Southend, but they are not here this year. 🙁

March 25, 2012 at 12:11 pm in reply to: The Last Film You Saw….. IV #1855944

AlanR
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Just in case you aren’t quite word perfect. The Battle of Britain is on again this afternoon. 5:20pm Ch5 (I think)

March 25, 2012 at 12:11 pm in reply to: General Discussion #268683

AlanR
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Just in case you aren’t quite word perfect. The Battle of Britain is on again this afternoon. 5:20pm Ch5 (I think)

March 23, 2012 at 9:53 am in reply to: Sunny Shots at Southend #462336

AlanR
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Watching the programme about Stanstead this week, I noticed one of the regular Southend “swivels” talking to the police. Fame for him at last. 🙂
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