SBAC Farnborough 2008

[Gate Master]

Dear All,
Just been checking the website of the show 14th-20th July 2008 and the aircraft listing states

Carolyn Grace ..The Grace Spitfire..Static/Fly
Richard Grace .. Cassullts...OK s/b Cassutts...Static

We will await confirmation on this one... last year I did have the pleasure of watching Carolyn in ML407 and also Richard and Dave in the Cassutts go over the house while I was sipping a cold beer in the garden !

Regards
Andy d

[paul b]

 

      Hello Andy, 

              Something to look forward to, and nice and local.

                                   Regards Paul

[Gate Master]

Paul,
Sure is,  2 miles or so WNW of the runway so it can get busy....

Just booked the week off so I get get on the old pushbike and cycle down Long Valley and spend the afternoon on a small hill at the west end of the display line.......2 years ago one of the Reds came past for one of the opposition maneuvers and was maybe just under 100ft. Was also underneath the A380 and Reds flypast.

Lots of sunblock and drink needed.

Regards
Andy

[hazel]

hi guys, it's alright for you lot living so close to all the action, you are making me green with envy,

it's great living down here in plymouth but sometimes feels like your on the end of the planet,

                         love from crazy-haze , going crazy in darkest deepest Devon!!!!!

[Gate Master]

Haze,
You can always go and sit above Okehampton on the ranges below Yes Tor and High Willahays and dodge the rounds.....or do they not use that place any more?

I have walked across Bodmin Moor some years back (Deborah's sister lives near to Camelford) lots of sheep (no comments please) no people and the occasional low flying RAF jockey.

Regards

Andy

[Trevor 886]

This is an important anniversary year. The first Farnborough Airshow was in 1948. Glad Carolyn has been invited to display.

[paul b]

Paul,
Sure is,  2 miles or so WNW of the runway so it can get busy....

Just booked the week off so I get get on the old pushbike and cycle down Long Valley and spend the afternoon on a small hill at the west end of the display line.......2 years ago one of the Reds came past for one of the opposition maneuvers and was maybe just under 100ft. Was also underneath the A380 and Reds flypast.

Lots of sunblock and drink needed.

Regards
Andy

          Wow, sounds like an excellent vantage point Andy.
                      I used to race motocross on land at long valley, organised by the Windlesham club, during late 70s, early 80s.

                          Paul
                                           

[paul b]

This is an important anniversary year. The first Farnborough Airshow was in 1948. Glad Carolyn has been invited to display.

 

               Hello Trevor,

                            Nice old programme, interestinly with a two seater Spitfire trainer.
                           

                                                           Paul       

[fairy]

it's great living down here in plymouth but sometimes feels like your on the end of the planet,

                         love from crazy-haze , going crazy in darkest deepest Devon!!!!!

AARRGGGHHHHHHHHH scaryyyyyyyy

I live in Ivybridge, just outside of Plymouth hahahahaha, I waiting to be moved to Plymouth!

hugs

[Gate Master]

This is an important anniversary year. The first Farnborough Airshow was in 1948. Glad Carolyn has been invited to display.

Trevor,
Did you enjoy the show....one shilling must have made a big dent in your pocket money !!!!!!

[Trevor 886]

Paul: That Spitfire was the Tr Mk8 prototype G-AIDN, which is now back in the UK, I believe. I'm pretty sure that Carolyn was at Farnborough for the 50th anniversary too.

Andy: I was -5 years old at the time, so not entitled to any pocket money!! 

What is interesting about the programme is that the whole publication only features British aircraft - 12 pages (out of 24) with pictures of 47 new types. What a difference it will be at this year's show!

[Gate Master]

Trevor,
Yes I was there watching Carolyn in 1998......by the way I was -4
Andy

[paul b]

it's great living down here in plymouth but sometimes feels like your on the end of the planet,

                         love from crazy-haze , going crazy in darkest deepest Devon!!!!!

AARRGGGHHHHHHHHH scaryyyyyyyy

I live in Ivybridge, just outside of Plymouth hahahahaha, I waiting to be moved to Plymouth!

hugs

 

                 Fairy and crazy Haze both in Devon, watch out west country if these two hit the town !!!!!!  

                                                                                          Paul   

[paul b]

Trevor,
Yes I was there watching Carolyn in 1998......by the way I was -4
Andy

 

                 What in 1998 ??  You've grown fast, must be all that home grown veg !!  

                                                             HaHa  Paul   

[Gate Master]

No No Paul....-4 in 1948...ok
Andy