TBH I can’t see why our air force and FAA can’t do a small number of “open house” days as they used to do back in the 50/60s ….no entry charges , and most of the ” infrastructure” provided ” in house”.

Ah yes, the days of getting into Bentwaters for 2/-, and that included a flying programme.:) The only airshows I’ve been to in recent years, were at Clacton and Eastbourne, to see the Lancasters and Vulcan.
We now only do the Friday’s of Duxford airshows. Ok you don’t see all of the flying displays, but it’s enough to keep us entertained. The RAF don’t have enough personnel to run their own events. Even in years gone by
they were run by outside organizers.

As others have said, it guarantees that the organisers will be able to cover their expenses in the event of bad weather.

Ah, I wondered what it was, I only caught a brief glimpse as it flew directly over head me at Rayleigh Weir. Heading South

>>>>> I’m no fan of Ferrari, but he is good and terrier-like when he smells an inconsistency.<<<<
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I quite like him, the one I can’t stand on LBC is O’Brian, as soon as he comes on, it’s over to BBC Essex

Surely a more appropriate question would be “Could the EE Lightning…” given that none fly.

What’s the latest on “BBD” ? I believe the last time it flew was 2014 (?)