Waddington Airshow '08/09

RAF Waddington International Air Show

Will the Vulcan be there or not?
Hope it doesn't turn out like last year and get cancelled due to flooding.
Well worth going to.

 

Definitely overdue an airshow visit, that one's a bit too close to Tankfest & Beltring for me though. Is there a good online list of events throughout the year or should I just get Flypast magazine in?

UK Air Show Dates

There you go, VP.

 

I'm certainly off to Waddington again this year. 2007 was indeed a washout, I got soaked to the skin. 2006 was excellent though.
2008 has to be the year of the Vulcan. I can't wait.

Bod

 

Shots today at Waddo. Great day, rain in the morning but fine all afternoon.

 

Great pix.

 

The strangest thing about Waddo today was the stunning BBMF Lancaster sailing by, 500ft away on the flight line, and thousands of people ignoring it. Preferring instead to watch a tiny triangular grey dot circling in some clouds.
Great to see the Vulcan flying again.

 

The strangest thing about Waddo today was the stunning BBMF Lancaster sailing by, 500ft away on the flight line, and thousands of people ignoring it. Preferring instead to watch a tiny triangular grey dot circling in some clouds.
Great to see the Vulcan flying again.

Yeah it was strange. The BBMF as usual was stunning.
Nightmare trying to get home as it took ages just to get off camp.

Hurricane on static looked just gorgeous.

 

I've never understood why the Vulcan has all over camo like that.
Why is the bottom not sky coloured?


When the Vulcan first came into service it was all over White/sky coloured , as it was a high altidue nuclear bomber. After the Soviets perfected the SA-2 (As Mr Powers found out), they went to low level and got the all over camo.

One could only presume they are camo undernearth becuase you never get to look up at one. I can quite beleive this, Ive met plenty of Hercuales's while riding my bike round Wales that where at lower altitude them me!

Kev

 

Hurricane on static looked just gorgeous.


Hurricane I R4118 built by Gloster

UP - No.605 Squadron.

 

Couple more pix.

 

Just a heads-up guys for this year's 'Waddington Airshow'.
It's on 4th/5th July.
See you there!

 

I've never understood why the Vulcan has all over camo like that.
Why is the bottom not sky coloured?

Owen, these wrap around camouflage styles are intended for very low level flight. The idea is that when the plane is turning, the exposed light coloured underside will make a strong contrast against the landscape negating the attempt to camouflage.

 

Another Heads up for those who don't know.
Waddington Airshow starts tomorrow for two days.

 

I've got my ticket right here..

 

Some pictures from yesterday. The Vulcan didn't fly, permit problems (boo).

 

Pity about the Vulcan, but I expect it was a very good day anyway.

Regards
Peter

 

The weather was fantastic but the display was lacking some what, Peter. Very busy day thou.