Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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27 August 2009
17:2128095"private air display of a Spitfire" - will be hard work to get a bit of private sky over Wallets Court !!
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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27 August 2009
17:2828097Actually Paul, I understand the chopper lands in Wallets Court for lunch as part of the 'experience'. They have a helipad there.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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27 August 2009
21:2228106I hope it doesnt land whilst Im having my massage there this Saturday
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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27 August 2009
22:2728109walletts court susan??????
you must be loaded, our chas elphicke espouses the place as a local amenity.
the only people i know that would get past the doorpersons would be the 2 barrys.
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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28 August 2009
07:1328121I suppose at £7,000 a shot is that a lot?
no DHB shouldnt have to fund it, but there may be good reason why they say no
wonder if we could get a view from them
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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28 August 2009
19:1828136wallets court do not charge that much for a massage keith, pretty close when vat is included though.
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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28 August 2009
19:2328139A view from the DHB Keith.
How long do you plan to live?
As on another thread, have a cigar, pour a scotch and order a kebab.
Ian...
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
Guest 673- Registered: 16 Jun 2008
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31 August 2009
02:3928246It is the Red Arrows who require all movements to be suspended in any port over which they are displaying. The formation flying is conducted at down to 300 feet, plus the synchro pair can operate down to 100 feet and it is one of those which copped it at Brighton.
The link below is a Notice to Mariners issued by the port of Falmouth for a Red Arrows display this month:
http://www.falmouthport.co.uk/commercial/html/documents/PORTNOTICETOMARINERS0809.pdfGuest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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31 August 2009
07:3928251Thats an interesting one Ed. The Red Arrows would certainly have needed that situation here but whether it ever got as far as needing to ask for that situation, we cant quite pin down. The Red Arrows probably had their display in Folkestone yesterday( might even be today!) but once again I will repeat myself re Dover as have had many people say this to me...many came from further afield as well as locals to see what they thought was going to be a display here in Dover because of the much heralded celebration of flight that was taking place. They were disappointed. There were literally thousands and thousands of people along the seafront. They werent waiting on a bus! A great opportunity was missed, but Folkestone could manage it...which is particularly galling!
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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31 August 2009
07:4328253Wonder if Dovers planning dept was involved in the negotiations lol
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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31 August 2009
07:5028256Jersey has its Free Air Show on 10th Sept and here are some of the planes that will fly over
RAFTutor
RAF Tucano
RAF Hawk
RAF Typhoon
RAF Chinook
RAF Falcons
RAF BBMF Hurricane
RAF BBMF Spitfire
RAF BBMF Dakota
RAFAT Red Arrows
French Air Force Aerobatic Team "Cartouche Doré" (3 x Socata TB30 Epsilon)
Boeing B-17 Pink Lady
North American B-25 Mitchell
North American P-51 Mustang
North American OV-10 Bronco
Douglas A-26 Invader
Belgian Air Force F16
Belgian Air force Sea King Search & Rescue Demo
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
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31 August 2009
07:5128257blimey, that weill be a good day
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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31 August 2009
08:0128263Just found these later additions to the air show which may be of interest for you buffs
The Saab J-32 Lansen has, to the best of my knowledge, not been seen at a UK Air Show and Mike has managed to secure the services of 2 for Jersey.
They will be accompanied by a Saab SK60 (Saab 105).
As long as we can get the required permissions in place, Mike Collett has swapped his Dragon Rapide for the Avro Anson for a beach landing.
Mike has also booked a Max Holst Broussard to replace the Bronco.
At the moment it looks like we will have only 2 helis in the park, a Royal Navy Lynx and a RAF Puma.
The Lynx will be from HMS Ocean who will hopefully be gracing the Island with her presence. More on HMS Oceans visit at at later date.
My ATC flying days included a Chipmunk, a Hercules and a 1946 Varsity Bomber. I think I threw up in all of them....
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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31 August 2009
08:0528266I echo Keefs sentiments...Blimey!! what a show that is
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Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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31 August 2009
08:1328271Please Paulb don't keep agreeing with me people will talk lol
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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31 August 2009
08:1728273That certainly looks a great show Marek. I envy you. I managed to get a close up of a Mustang P51 a couple of weeks ago at a 1940's event held at the old USAAF base, Woodchurch. It did several displays and a couple of times roared at low level 'along' the runway at no more than 20 feet. It ended up outside a hanger where there was a 40's dance going on. A Tiger Moth also performed and we had a fly-by from the Red Arrows as well. Not bad for a small event for no more than 200 people. That sound of that Merlin engine.....
DT1- Location: Dover
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31 August 2009
08:3028286PaulB, Ed gives clear information confirming port activity had cease. I think it is quite easy to pin down the port's refusal. People working at the port will substantiate the ports position as will those involved in the organisation. Why would anyone in this town stand in mindless defence of DHB?
Why would the organisers want anything other than a full display? We may as well accept that we, the residents of Dover, are at the hands of the port in. If you don't like it, move to Folkestone.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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31 August 2009
08:3328288The Red Arrows are only doing a fly over at Folkestone Racecourse today not a show.
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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31 August 2009
08:3328289All i will say is how do the towns lke folkestone fund it?
how does mareks new town fund there event?
need to probably look deeper into these things
Brian Dixon
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31 August 2009
08:3728292the big qustion here is,who runs the town,ddc or dhb or better still us joe public.someone needs putting in place.
