Maybe we will see the Lanc visiting Reculver from the North side of the Thames!.
As said above, a lot of the council have wanted to drop this for a while because of the financial commitment needed.
I think they are saying it is to become bi-annual but its going to be harder to do that I would think as it looses momentum.

Essex really does need a good air show, North Weald? the Orsett Air days were great back in the 90s but unsupported by the general public.
I think we must accept that for now the glory days of the MANY air shows have dissipated into the FEW.

On a bright note, I am sure the 160 Spits heading north towards the UK would draw a few thousand to part with 100 quid a head to watch them land 😀

Finally, the cost of running such shows has gone through the roof along with a family of four visiting an airshow with say a 100 mile round trip could cost close to £300 for a day out, even Southend that was free could cost over £100 with train fare etc.

I do wish all organisers of shows this year good luck and lets hope the weather is kinder to them too.

TA

Looks like an aircraft now breaking up

So I cannot have a go at my dog when he poops in the garden then with out the RAF claiming copyright.

DAM Buster !:rolleyes:

Drop tank boats on the Butlins Minehead Lake if I remember correctly, back in the 60s

Janie,
Some parts relating to the B-26 Marauders from Chipping Ongar went to the Coalhouse Fort museum, no idea about the rest of the exhibits.

I think the items returned had been out on loan to Airscene Museum along with a lot of other items of Hurricane ETC if I remember correctly. I think someone from the museum visits here on occasions so may spread more light.
TA

I think HATS OFF, a bloody good show what what!
they look great, love one sitting in the drive .

I think its the panoramic lens making it look like that, It,s a plastic one If I remember correctly so the molds taken from original aircraft.