Good answer!!!
I’m afraid I dont buy into this ‘what are you bringing’ theory… The punters who go to these shows bring the most important part of the show… The money! Without money, there will be no show, and without interesting exhibits, there will be no punters. You need all parts of the puzzle to make an airshow.
Legends will still be a great show, especialy if pistons are your thing. But I have to agree with rafmatt…. This year doesn’t look extra special compared with whats been seen perviously.
Personally, I’ll be at Waddington this year…
Yep, I’ll be at Waddo too, working.
RafMatt, you are not the only serviceman to post on here. Said with no tone, but be aware of your audience, ahem.
It difficult to organise a superb show without attendees being blabbed about on the net beforehand. Before the Internet we just pitched up and hoped for the best. I don’t know what to suggest to appease the naysayers. There is a finite number of warbirds worldwide, and a finite amount of money to get the non Duxford residents to the event. I believe the Zero was cancelled a couple of years back due to insurance issues. Unless there is total secrecy on the attendees, people will always be disappointed it seems. Personally, I’ve attended since 2003 ( and the Fighter Meet before that, with a gap for commitments like you RafMatt) on both sides of the crowd line. Whatever the attendees, I’ve always found it special. The most emotional moment was had from the pilots tent on the Saturday evening with beer in hand and the crowds gone. There were 35 warbirds in my view, an orange sky and a happy atmosphere. Bliss….
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