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Post by davidallum on Oct 7, 2015 8:52:23 GMT
As the header suggests,this coming Sunday will see the last of the season's fly in's,in previous years if the weather has been kind a good turn out of aircraft usually happens.I've had a look at the BBC weather forecast and at the moment it looks promising so maybe I'll see some of you there.
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Post by graham on Oct 10, 2015 6:51:48 GMT
Hi Dave, sorry for the late response but I've now got a pass for Sunday so it's be good to meet up there. What sort of time are you planning on arriving?
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Post by davidallum on Oct 10, 2015 11:12:57 GMT
Graham,I usually aim to be there between 09.30 and 10.00
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Post by graham on Oct 10, 2015 13:02:19 GMT
OK mate, I'll get there for around 10 I reckon. Looks like Bill and Jeff might be coming along too.
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Post by lordevanelpuss on Oct 10, 2015 15:03:28 GMT
I should be there too. Fingers crossed for a good look at the Vulcan tomorrow afternoon!!
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Post by graham on Oct 10, 2015 15:24:52 GMT
See you then then m'lud....;0)
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Post by Jeff on Oct 11, 2015 15:00:27 GMT
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Post by lordevanelpuss on Oct 11, 2015 16:30:17 GMT
Popham was indeed a very busy place today and, yes, that was a great flypast by the Vulcan. I hope my photo of it is at least reasonable.
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Post by billsamuels on Oct 11, 2015 17:28:24 GMT
Hi Guys What a great way to spend a Sunday morning. Bit nippy but with approximately 40 visitors (think that was the number offered by Dave), XH558 Vulcan giving us a SUPERB final fly-past and great company... What else could one ask for?!?! Perhaps another Vulcan fly-past next weekend!!! Anyway, whilst everyone else were snapping away I thought I'd use the video on my i-phone... If this link doesn't work I will try again, but I hope you enjoy this as much as I did... Turn the volume up and just wait for the 'power-up'.... It was beautiful.... HTTPS://Youtu.be/PKSRLBqjGxMCheers fellas. Bill |
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Post by Jeff on Oct 11, 2015 17:49:31 GMT
:-)
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Post by lordevanelpuss on Oct 11, 2015 18:06:54 GMT
Hi Guys What a great way to spend a Sunday morning. Bit nippy but with approximately 40 visitors (think that was the number offered by Dave), XH558 Vulcan giving us a SUPERB final fly-past and great company... What else could one ask for?!?! Perhaps another Vulcan fly-past next weekend!!! Anyway, whilst everyone else were snapping away I thought I'd use the video on my i-phone... If this link doesn't work I will try again, but I hope you enjoy this as much as I did... Turn the volume up and just wait for the 'power-up'.... It was beautiful.... HTTPS://Youtu.be/PKSRLBqjGxMCheers fellas. Bill Thanks for posting that Bill. |
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Post by billsamuels on Oct 11, 2015 18:34:31 GMT
My earliest recollection of the Vulcan was during the mid '60s when during breaks at school when we were out in the playground, a Vulcan or Victor used to fly over Central London every 7 minutes (from memory) so that they (V Force) could monitor the Capital city in case of nuclear attack... The Vulcan was always very distinquishable because of the delta shape.
But when I think back, how exposed were we all at this threat... But life just went on, like every other day....
But I also wonder how many Vulcan and Victor's I'd seen, all completely unidentifiable from the ground!!!
Sweet memories....
Bill
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Post by graham on Oct 11, 2015 18:43:06 GMT
Superb Bill!! Great day out at Popham, and so good to meet some old and new friends from the forum here.
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Post by billsamuels on Oct 11, 2015 19:47:03 GMT
Hi Guys, While I'm completely in the Vulcan mood, along with Jeff, Frank and Viv we were privileged to spend some time at Farnborough 2014... On one of the days we got to see XH558 perform a magnificent display and I was able to video it on take off... The most stunning part of the take off is the sound (so turn the volume right up) and then the sheer majesty of the beast as she claws her way into the sky.... Hope you enjoy this one.... Youtu.be/nte8pw5GT3ECheers lads. Bill |
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Post by davidallum on Oct 12, 2015 7:16:01 GMT
Great video Bill,thanks for posting.
It was great to meet up with so many of the forum members,btw I have posted on the relevant Popham section that the flex that landed was G-CCIV,I left at 15.05 and according to my log there were 41 visitors,a good day out.
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Post by graham on Oct 12, 2015 7:25:52 GMT
Posted my log Dave and rather embarrassed to report that I made 37, so pretty much everything that flew in.
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Post by oap on Oct 12, 2015 7:35:49 GMT
As others have said, a great day, if rather sad that we won't see the likes of such an iconic aircraft again. Judging by the number of peple present, it will be a day to remember!
Mike
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Post by davidallum on Oct 12, 2015 8:03:18 GMT
Posted my log Dave and rather embarrassed to report that I made 37, so pretty much everything that flew in. I wouldn't be embarrassed Graham,you have to get them sometime.I made 4 so I'm very happy with that total. |
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Post by graham on Oct 12, 2015 8:30:26 GMT
Were you at Popham Mike? It would have been good to meet you. We were all congregated at the wooden tables adjacent to the gate into the visitors' parking area
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Post by denwil189 on Oct 12, 2015 18:17:27 GMT
Great day at Popham, and to meet other members on the Forum. Sad day to see the Vulcan on one of its final flights, brought back so many memories of days gone bye.
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