Duxford 2016....The Jolly Boys Outing!! [Archive] - The Air Tactical Assault Group - Team Fusion

ATAG_Lewis

Mar-22-2016, 20:39

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Duxford 2016 - The Jolly Boys Outing...

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Well folks its that time of year again when we rally the troops and get some interest going for the 'Duxford Flying Legends Airshow'..Europes Largest Gathering of Warbirds..

The dates this year are...Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 July 2016

This will be our 9th year........Beers, WW2 aircraft, Good Company...It doesn't get much better than that!

Here's the New 2016 trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_YEnP94XyU

and 2011 trailer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWPiasFlKJw

and 2010 trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFBVoulfWdU

The tickets this year are £31.05 per adult (in advance) or £34.50 (on the day)

Here's the link to the Duxford website....

http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/airshows/2016/flying-legends-air-show

Every year we camp in a very lovely campsite in Cambridge (I highly recommend it!). A free bus service takes us to the airshow on Saturday morning and in the evenings we share a taxi into Cambridge to get ratfaced...We camp Friday and Saturday night and leave for home Sunday afternoon...

Here's the address to the campsite, telephone number and link to the campsite website...

19 Cabbage Moor
Great Shelford
Cambridge
CB22 5NB

01223 841185

http://camping.uk-directory.com/Cambridge_Camping_and_Caravanning_Club_Site_2721.p hp

and this is where we camp onsite...

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/tent%20copy_zpsgyensk0q.jpg

If anyone is going and wants to meet up then post in this thread..Meet in the Eagle Pub...or at the Airshow....or on the Campsite...It'd be a real shame if we all get there and not know who is who or meet....That would be just wrong!!

Text or Ring me if you want to meet up....: 07752 313068

...Lew...

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The famous Eagle Pub with WW2 USAAF and RAF squadron graffitti preserved ceiling and with 'Double Helix' plaque!..Yes at first it starts out as a very educational and inspiring visit...and then we get totally mullered!

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Mudcat

Mar-23-2016, 23:08

thanks for the advanced warning, gives enough time to pretend I might go this year :thumbsup:

Mudcat

Mar-24-2016, 11:06

well scratch that thought out of my head, cheapest flight I could find, even this far in advance is $1,500. Well so much for that :stunned:

Gromit

Mar-24-2016, 13:36

Going to try and make it this year, If I can get the Saturday off that is!

ATAG_Colander

Mar-25-2016, 07:29

well scratch that thought out of my head, cheapest flight I could find, even this far in advance is $1,500. Well so much for that :stunned:

Same here plus you have to add hotel etc to that :(
The worse thing is some years ago I went for work so I visited Duxford but it was the week after the show :(

ATAG_Laser

Mar-26-2016, 14:01

I will be there again this year. Only about an hour and a half drive for me, so will be traveling to Duxford and back the same day, probably the Saturday :thumbsup:

Gromit

Mar-27-2016, 06:08

Put in a leave request so here's hoping!

ATAG_Lewis

Mar-29-2016, 10:03

Just added the New 2016 trailer to the OP...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_YEnP94XyU

ATAG_Freya

Mar-29-2016, 10:33

The worse thing is some years ago I went for work so I visited Duxford but it was the week after the show :(

Reminds me of me with my trip to the Shoreham airshow a couple years ago. Went across the pond to see 2 Lancasters flying together and Vira had an engine problem the day before the show and couldn't fly!

There's a good chance I'll be at Duxford! In 4 years from now.

No.401_Wolverine

Apr-01-2016, 10:02

I'm definitely planning my trip. Not sure if it'll be next year or the year after. Hoping to make a nice holiday of it.

ATAG_Lewis

Apr-06-2016, 09:50

I just booked our tent on campsite...for Friday 8th and Sat 9th July...

For those interested there's actually a 30% off Code for booking online 21 days before the date....

http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/cambridgeshire/greatshelford/cambridge

You can try booking by ringing the number in there but I gave up in the end...I rang every day for a week and only got the answer machine...So good luck with that one!

Valisk_61

Apr-06-2016, 09:53

Not sure if Bren can sort us tickets this year - I'll keep you posted Lew.

DUI

Apr-09-2016, 09:59

Let's see, what have we got here?

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:P ;)

235 Sqn. Coldstreamer (QJ-X)

Apr-11-2016, 11:50

Just been given the thumbs up from "she who has to be obeyed"

Vlerkies

Apr-11-2016, 12:08

One day, but not yet
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(from Gladiator)

Gromit

Apr-13-2016, 14:19

Count me in Lew, just got the leave organised, and the other half can't wait for me to go so she can decorate! :doh:

Will purchase my tickets asap, palnning on driving down Friday and staying for Sat and Sunday.

ATAG_Lewis

Apr-13-2016, 15:26

You camping Gromit?...Its just that Dave is looking forward to sharing his sleeping bag with someone...after I denied him!!

ATAG_((dB))

Apr-13-2016, 15:32

For you Gromit
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Gromit

Apr-13-2016, 15:59

yes mate, will be camping, Although you will have to tell dave he's stuck with DB by the looks as he has already stocked up on the , ummm, necessities!

9./JG52_Meyer

Apr-13-2016, 17:26

Duxford eh!

ATAG_Dave

Apr-13-2016, 19:49

You camping Gromit?...Its just that Dave is looking forward to sharing his sleeping bag with someone...after I denied him!!

Oh dear - its three months away and its started already.....................................:D

But can you blame me.....

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9./JG52 Mindle

Apr-13-2016, 20:48

Gonna check the diary...

ATAG_Colander

Apr-13-2016, 21:27

Oh dear - its three months away and its started already.....................................:D

But can you blame me.....

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I didn't know Lew shaved his legs!

ATAG_Lewis

Apr-13-2016, 22:07

Shaved legs?.....That's nothing......Dave and Monkeynut had a 'Brazillian wax' last year!

ATAG_Dave

Apr-14-2016, 07:49

Shaved legs?.....That's nothing......Dave and Monkeynut had a 'Brazillian wax' last year!

Only so we did not look like you Lewis whilst wearing the 'Official ATAG Uniform - Summer 2015 season (Gentlemans)'.....

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I do hope dB is not the designer again for the 2016 uniform.......

ATAG_Monkeynut

Apr-14-2016, 09:10

I didn't think you were at the campsite last year Dave...

ATAG_Lewis

Apr-14-2016, 11:32

Oh Yeah....he was....He was on the campsite with us...I remember that night...we had a few drinks...after the airshow....he came back to the campsite with us...We went to the campsite bar.....oh yes...I remember it well......hang on...I'm sure I have a picture somewhere....

ATAG_Lewis

Apr-14-2016, 11:36

Ah.....Here it is!

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ATAG_((dB))

Apr-14-2016, 11:44

:bedlove::roflmao:

ATAG_Colander

Apr-14-2016, 11:45

:glaughter::glaughter::glaughter::glaughter::glaug hter:

Gromit

Apr-14-2016, 14:09

Erm, I suddenly remember, I may be very busy that weekend and can't make it! roflmao

Gromit

Apr-16-2016, 14:33

Any of you guys taking the Gold Pass option?

ATAG_Lewis

Apr-16-2016, 15:23

No Gold Pass for us....That's a different area we have never exploited....

Mysticpuma

Apr-17-2016, 10:24

I'd had the Gold Pass for the last 3-years. To be honest....it's difficult to justify. The main reason I bought it was simply because you can park on site with no grief and also get on the flightline earlier. However you can do that for an extra fiver. You get a 'free' programme and that's about it really. The seating is not that beneficial if you want to take images or shoot video. Video will always have the commentator talking his usual tosh during the display, especially when the aircraft are flying past :( and with two speakers pointing at the Gold area....you wont get anything else for audio.
Images can be shot anywhere on the site but in the Gold Pass area you'll have to stand at the back because you'll get stoned by the seated people if you raise your head near the front! :)
Personally if they had seating that was elevated from front to back it would be perfect. You could see above the person in front of you and see the taxiing aircraft fully, not just the wings up.
Sadly I can't make it this gear due to work commitments but will be there in 2017....and most likely head to the campsite and the adventures that lay within! :)

Cheers, MP

Gromit

Apr-17-2016, 13:07

Fine, general admission it is then if that's what the guys are doing!

ATAG_Frankenstien

Apr-29-2016, 16:50

Campsite and Tickets booked I WILL be there this year!!!

Frankie

JG4_Widukind

May-24-2016, 06:38

JG4 got Gold Pass tickets only for the 09.07.16.
We hope we see u all...and go later in thre Pub!:thumbsup:

Wandso

Jun-05-2016, 07:07

Airshow tickets and campsite booked, see you there.

klaw123

Jun-07-2016, 14:40

Whatto Lewis and all. I'm going to the show on Sunday along with Oxo and Grat, not sure what time we'll be there, I'll give you a call and maybe we can meet up. Looking forward to it as I recall it is a fantastic event when the weather is good, not been for a few years now.

TTFN for now..hope to see you all on the day.

ATAG_Lewis

Jun-07-2016, 15:51

Make sure its the Saturday airshow if you want to meet up as we are booked for then...we usually go home on the Sunday...Friday night at the Eagle Pub...

BOO

Jun-09-2016, 13:32

Im seriously thinking of inflicting myself on you this year but having tired to book via the caravan club website the only pitch available is a football one costing £30 a night. Now im no skinflint so thats fine but i wondered if theres anything i need to tell the owners about being part of a group.

Cheers

BOO

ATAG_Lewis

Jun-09-2016, 15:08

Is the campsite fully booked?...if that's the case it would be a first in all the years I have been going...

BOO

Jun-12-2016, 11:58

Is the campsite fully booked?...if that's the case it would be a first in all the years I have been going...

dont think so - just wanted to check in case they were holding spots for us.

Gizz

Jun-20-2016, 13:04

dont think so - just wanted to check in case they were holding spots for us.

Booster: Good morning im calling to pay for my group reservation.....

Receptionist: Not a problem sir... can i ask the name of the reservation group?

Booster: Im with the ATAG!

receptionist: Come again?

Booster: the ATAG... you know... lewis, dave, gromit, DB..the guys!.. you know..

Receptionist: Im sorry... i dont...

Booster: You Know!?! ATAG the Cliffs of dover battle of Britain online re-creation group!

Receptionist: oohhhhhhhhh.. the guys who run around the campsite at 3AM rat arsed, arms out wide pretending they are airplanes screaming "check six check SIX!" and "DAGGA DAGGA DAGGA DAGGA" ? that ATAG?

Booster: ..... eeeeeerrm .... ...yes...

Receptionist: that will be £3400 plus £30 site fee...

Booster: WHAT!!??? whats the £3400 for??..

Receptionist: last year its seems your ELITE group shot down 3 bombers on the campsite 2 of which crashed into 2 guest tents completely destroying them, the 3rd... well shall we say he had an "oil leak" over several tents rendering them beyond further use down to the extreme stench left behind...

Booster: ahhh.... that.... (looks over shoulder to check wife isn't listening)

Receptionist: Yes... that

Booster: JG4 is coming this year tho

Receptionist: Who?

Booster: You know.. jerry..... the german pilots...

Receptionist: Click.............. dead tone....

Booster: hello?

Gromit

Jun-20-2016, 13:53

:thumbsup:

ATAG_((dB))

Jun-20-2016, 14:04

roflmao
Hifuckinlarius

ATAG_Lolsav

Jun-20-2016, 14:12

Very funny Gizz. Delicious funny! :)

ATAG_Lewis

Jun-20-2016, 20:55

HAHA......Me thinks Gizz has been with us before....lol..

ATAG_Flare

Jun-21-2016, 22:00

Oh my, what a laugh . . . . wish I could come to duxford one year . . .

Valisk_61

Jun-23-2016, 18:55

Receptionist: oohhhhhhhhh.. the guys who run around the campsite at 3AM rat arsed, arms out wide pretending they are airplanes screaming "check six check SIX!" and "DAGGA DAGGA DAGGA DAGGA" ? that ATAG?

Haha! Are you sure you've not been before?

DD_Crash

Jun-24-2016, 08:38

The Tank Bank is now out of bounds :( https://www.facebook.com/FlyingLegendsOfficial/posts/1725057504413651

7./JG26_SMOKEJUMPER

Jul-01-2016, 17:54

If this year goes well I'm hoping to join you fellas for 2017.

Looked like a lot of fun.

DB I love the required French Canadian beard!

322SQN_Dusty

Jul-03-2016, 20:59

Reminds me of me with my trip to the Shoreham airshow a couple years ago. Went across the pond to see 2 Lancasters flying together and Vira had an engine problem the day before the show and couldn't fly!

There's a good chance I'll be at Duxford! In 4 years from now.

Remind me about that one.. got the message when departing Calais for Dover...hoping they could swap it as fast as during the battle....

Will be flying in to Duxford again with the Antonov 2 this year on saturday.

Have fun!

Vlerkies

Jul-08-2016, 04:43

Enjoy the show folks.

To those travelling by car, some carpool etiquette.

http://i.imgur.com/1wJDsQQ.jpg

9./JG26_Brigg

Jul-09-2016, 19:27

you are all lucky lads getting to go to the flying legends. have fun fella's and loads of pics please. :)

9./JG26_Brigg

Jul-09-2016, 19:29

Enjoy the show folks.

To those travelling by car, some carpool etiquette.

http://i.imgur.com/1wJDsQQ.jpg

nap like a boss. quality roflmao

Gromit

Jul-10-2016, 07:07

Got back last night from Duxford,

Met up with Lewis and the gang and bumped into JG4 in the Eagle pub, camped over night and spent the Saturday at the show and in the Museum.

So how did it go?

The ATAG lads made myself and my mate Bob very welcome despite Bob not even being a CloD player and it was a great social evening on Friday returning to the campsite at 01:00 after a kebab and finding out Lewis speaks Turkish, and retired for the night at 02:00,

JG4 are a great bunch of lads and it was really good to meet them, the slightly awkward not knowing what to say moment passed in seconds as we realised we all have a lot in common, Balthazar and DUI being very social, the ice was broken and we all got talking, so a big :salute: to the lads from Germany.

Woke up next morning at 07:30 in a light drizzle, went and had a shower then Bob and myself walked down to Cambridge for a proper furr your arteries English Breakfast, once we were all sorted it was on the bus and off to Duxford.

Spent the first few hours in the Museum hangers, and browsing the shops before the show started at 14:00, almost got in the B17 for a walk through but they ran out of time before airside was closed :grrr:

The show was great, well I though it was, Lewis fell asleep on the concrete like he fell out of a ninth floor window, causing great obstruction to the general public, the sun filtered through the high cloud making it very warm and we all ended up looking like extras from an Amdram pochahontas production, the flying was enjoyable if a little sedate as you would expect for aircraft of this age.
The F22 was a surprise but not really flown with any enthusiasm and the narration CD for the F22 was really, really, naff, someone please write to the DoD and tell them the guy who did that needs shooting, it's a psudo Hollywood B move style overly dramatic embarrassment!

The F4 Wildcat was great to see but sounds like a broken motorbike, Gloster Gladiators are absolutely AWESOME, the top of the loops they pulled were so tight it was astonishing almost looking like it was trying to flip, B25 Mitchells are beautiful in the flesh, B17 are very impressive when they taxi past, love the sound, Hawker Sea Furies are magnificent and sound soooo smooth compared to other radials!

The Dakota was lovely and surprised us all when it did a sudden climbing break to Port away from it's Beech escorts, The Blenheim is a hybrid of mk1 and MkIV bits (thanks to Monkeynut for explaining that one) the original cockpit (mkIV) is in the Museum and guys, it's really small, the in game graphics make it look quite large, the real one is tiny I doubt I could fit without taking the seat out :stunned:

There's a lot more to say but I'm not going to bore you all stupid even more, all I can say is make the effort, it's great to put faces (really ugly ones mostly :) ) to the voices, my mate Bob enjoyed the weekend so much he want's to go again next year.

Oh, and Moose shall now be re named The Cat as he's scared of rain, what a wuss!

ATAG_((dB))

Jul-10-2016, 07:43

I am kinda jealous right now so talk to the hand :P

ATAG_Marlow

Jul-10-2016, 13:36

Seriously enjoying all the post Duxford 'write up's!' Brilliant stuff from Gizz and Gromit! Thanks for sharing!

For those of us who couldn't make it this year.... keep 'em coming......and I hope the headaches go soon!!!! (A quick blast of pure oxygen often helps, so I'm told!)

Salute! :thumbsup:

ATAG_Monkeynut

Jul-10-2016, 16:40

Lew catching forty winks somewhere near the start
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Lew and one of the Mustangs (top left)
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Lew with assorted Hawker bi-planes
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Lew with the Spit, Hurri Blennie and a couple of Gladiators near the end
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Legend! :salute:

To be fair I think most of us had a kip at some point during the show after a rather late pre show evening of boozing at the Eagle.

The Raptor was very cool and the commentary was hilarious, couldn't have been more American, I thought it was a wind up.

Fantastic weekend all round, good to meet so many new chaps this year especially Gromit, Bob and the JG4 guys and good to catch up with the usual suspects too!

Gizz

Jul-10-2016, 18:07

great writeups chaps,

LMFAO LEWIS!!! :roflmao take all those spectators out those pics put a spit over the top of him and make it black and white you would think it was a BoB photo....

legend as usual lewis...

Roblex

Jul-11-2016, 06:14

I joined Lewis & co late Friday just as they were about to head out to The Eagle. I had heard of The Eagle but never been there so we put the tent up in record time and followed them down. What a great pub. It should be the pilots version of Mecca; a place you must try to visit in your lifetime to show true devotion :-) We missed seeing Gromit as we staggered off looking for food and more pubs and did not make it back :-) We did see him next morning though.

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I have not been to Duxford for quite a while so some of it was new to me. The new building for the American aircraft is really good, if a little overstuffed.

http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/18/40/46/21/duxfor10.jpg

The main museum has also become a bit overstuffed too but still nice to see. I agree wuith Gromit about the Blenny. It looks so much smaller in real life!

http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/18/40/46/21/duxfor13.jpg

As for the display, I have to admit to being a bit bored of watching endless spitfires & P51s so got more enjoyment from the beautiful airliners such as the DC3s, Beechcraft 18s and Lockheed Electra. Also the Red Bull B25, P38 & Corsair.
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The Avenger was nice, as were the Curtis-Wright collection of P36C, Hawk-75 in French markings & shiny P40C which made a change. The raptor made a nice change of pace but, yes, the commentary was over the top patriotism and bullshit at its best :-)

http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/18/40/46/21/duxfor11.jpg

ATAG_Jeepy

Jul-11-2016, 08:10

Jolly good "sitrep" guys:thumbsup:
Thanks a lot !

Gromit : "Oh, and Moose shall now be re named The Cat as he's scared or rain, what a wuss!"
-must be The Wildcat then.. :D

:salute:

Gromit

Jul-11-2016, 08:35

Jolly good "sitrep" guys:thumbsup:
Thanks a lot !

Gromit : "Oh, and Moose shall now be re named The Cat as he's scared or rain, what a wuss!"
-must be The Wildcat then.. :D

:salute:

More like "Bagpuss" :P

ATAG_Lewis

Jul-11-2016, 16:47

Yeah...I took a nap throughout the show...Just shows what going every year does to your enthusiasm, eh?

Got to the campsite before everyone else and put up 'Big Bertha' tent....Ripped an 8 inch hole in it right above my bed...Then one by one the fellas arrived...Frankenstein, Monkeynut ,Valisk, Looksharp and then Wandso and Roblex...and a guy called EAF_Red....so a good turn out at the campsite...

Then we headed into Cambridge later that evening and met up with Gromit and Bob who had travelled from Wales and had arrived late...Over the phone we talked them into coming to the Eagle as that was the only time we would all be there over the weekend so we met up with them too....Then we managed to meet up with Widukind and the JG4 squad which was great...They went home a bit early to get up bright for the show....The rest of us ended up in 'The Bath House' just next door as they always stay open for the last hour longer than The Eagle...Then back to the campsite...Crashed out around 2am...

Here's the pics....

Back row...: JG4_Goose, JG4_Balthasar, Gromit, JG4_Bendwick
Front Row....: Monkeynut, Frankenstein, JG4_Widukind, Lewis, JG4_Kruger

JG4_DUI took the photo...

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/20160708_233819_zpsmeoe1mpd.jpg

The Guys gave us some JG4 stickers too

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/JG4_zpspfdqef1r.jpg

The airshow...

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/20160709_140835_zpsojjursuq.jpg

Lewis enjoying the airshow!

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/IMG-20160709-WA0001_zpsl4zfkr6f.jpg

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/20160709_162749_zpsbwfd5co1.jpg

Gromit

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/20160709_094604_zpsr2djidbf.jpg

Curry on Saturday evening at the campsite...

Roblex in green T-shirt

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/20160709_210207_zpsk047yoki.jpg

and....some sweet serenading from 'Franky and Monkey'....I think it was a Jimi Hendrix number?

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/20160709_203040_zpstjebjlcz.jpg

and of course...our friend JG4_DUI...who took the pics at 'The Eagle'....~S~

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/DUI_zpsoipy9st2.jpg

...Lew...

Gizz

Jul-11-2016, 20:26

great pics roblex & lewis

Karaya

Jul-12-2016, 06:15

Here's the pics....

(To Be Confirmed)

Back row...: (need names for these 2) Gromit, JG4_Balthasar
Front Row....: Monkeynut, Frankenstein, JG4_Widukind, Lewis, JG4_Kruger

JG4_DUI took the photo...

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/20160708_233819_zpsmeoe1mpd.jpg

There's 5 JG4 members in that photo:

The guy in the back row far left is Goose
To his left (right in the photo) is Balthasar
The guy with glasses giving Lew bunny ears is Bendwick
The one next to Lew in the blue polo shirt is Widukind
And last but not least the other one next to Lew in a leather jacket is Kruger

and of course...our friend JG4_DUI...who took the pics at 'The Eagle'....~S~

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/DUI_zpsoipy9st2.jpg

...Lew...

That is a somewhat disturbing picture LOL :D

ATAG_((dB))

Jul-12-2016, 07:11

Is it a JG4 polo shirt that I see Widukind with?

ATAG_Lewis

Jul-12-2016, 07:51

Thanks K....I'll edit my post...~S~

and Kings College in the background...

Is it a JG4 polo shirt that I see Widukind with?

Yes...With the JG4 badge...nice!!

It was really great to meet the JG4 guys...I knew that it would be tricky to meet up during the airshow as they were in the GoldPass area and our crowd don't go out on the Saturday night or the Sunday airshow...Having done this a few times now I knew that in 'The Eagle' was the only chance we got and time was short...We were with them towards the end of the evening and only for an hour or so before they went to their hotel...Could have done with a whole evening to chat cos it was entertaining when we met them and they had travelled so far...:(

I saw Widukind briefly at the airshow but later our guys wanted to leave early and catch the free bus before the rush...

Baffin

Jul-12-2016, 10:01

Great Photos! At least you guys all SOUND like Dirk Bogarde! :grandpa

JG4_Widukind

Jul-12-2016, 10:29

thanks Lewis!
Dui will send a few Fotos from my Handy later.
It was graet to meet you and Friends!
Time was short but we was (not all) in
the graet Eagle Pub.
We also meet the Danger Dogs and the
ACG Members.Pic will follow.
I travel now to Bonn ,
there is a big Konzert with Joe Satriani,
Steve Vai and Gotfrey Gotham the G3.
See u...Horridoo!

Roblex

Jul-12-2016, 11:13

We was (not all) in
the graet Eagle Pub.
We also meet the Danger Dogs and the
ACG Members.Pic will follow.
I travel now to Bonn ,
there is a big Konzert with Joe Satriani,
Steve Vai and Gotfrey Gotham the G3.
See u...Horridoo!

I am not generally into that sort of technical guitar stuff but one of my playlists has G3 live with Frank Zappa doing 'My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama' which has some fantastic guitar.:thumbsup: I am sorry I missed seeing JG4. Last time I saw Lewis that night he was in the middle of a phone call so maybe it was you lot he was talking to.

Mysticpuma

Jul-12-2016, 11:41

Guys, sorry I couldn't make it this year but glad you had a great time.

Can I ask a question though as you are all regulars at the show.

There has been a lot of outcry about the displays since the new CAA regulations came in including the removal of the 'tank bank' position.

I have read the Spitfire display was over incredibly quickly and seemed to lack much enthusiasm?

So what were your opinions of this years show, the displays, crowd position and was the bloody commentator still talking over the beautiful sound of the piston engines?

Will be there next year though, yay!

Cheers, MP

ATAG_Lewis

Jul-12-2016, 12:56

So what were your opinions of this years show, the displays, crowd position and was the bloody commentator still talking over the beautiful sound of the piston engines?

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr232/FS_Lewis/IMG-20160709-WA0001_zpsl4zfkr6f.jpg

I have no idea!!!

ATAG_Lewis

Jul-12-2016, 13:03

Seriously though....The display seemed tame...The event was total tickets bought online...and I wonder if that was the reason that although areas were closed there seemed to be less folks there this year...As I say the display seemed tamer than previous years because the aircraft flew further away than before..which was a shame...The grassy knoll was a great place to see the aircraft taking off at a 45% angle towards you...That has all gone...There was a barrier and a couple of security chaps just parallel to the entrance to the tank museum.....this probably means nothing if you only went in the gold pass area...That area is probably the same I guess...

First time they have had a jet there over the past 9 years I have been going...but was good to see and hear the noise...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnp2jaKoSLk

ATAG_Colander

Jul-12-2016, 14:17

Talk about dot visibility problems!
Can you spot the P51 at the 0:42 mark?

Vlerkies

Jul-12-2016, 14:59

ATAG_Monkeynut

Jul-12-2016, 16:40

I enjoyed the show, but concur with Lew, it was definitely tame compared to previous years. Not a lot of aerobatics, mostly flying up and down the runway with the odd roll. The aircraft also seemed to be noticeably further from the crowd, maybe also higher? I can only assume this is due to new regs after the Shoreham crash.

There were only 7 spits flying and they weren't up for that long. Not sure how much this had to do with other shows on over the weekend.

Commentary was still god awful, some things don't change. :)

Wandso

Jul-12-2016, 17:21

Sorry about the you tube link, we had a great time at Duxford. It was really nice to see you guys again, good old Sally B taxiing in.:-)

https://youtu.be/ra4m1MJ_ckE

ATAG_Lewis

Jul-12-2016, 18:20

I was told that due to the Shoreham Hunter crash the powers that be had considerably put up the costs of hosting an airshow forcing many of the lesser shows to shut down...

Vlerkies

Jul-13-2016, 01:48

I was told that due to the Shoreham Hunter crash the powers that be had considerably put up the costs of hosting an airshow forcing many of the lesser shows to shut down...

Well that would be a sad thing if true.
Not sure how costs of hosting would impact on safety of the displays themselves.

Anyway, still great to see these things flying, even if its straight and level at a greater distance away.

Roblex

Jul-13-2016, 04:28

...I had forgotten that syrupy song they played while the F22 was flying :-)

What I remember of the spit display was that they basically flew a continuous figure of 8 in line astern; fast pass low down then climb and wing over and repeat all nose to tail. If there had just been a 109 in the lead then it would have been a standard Saturday night on ATAG with everyone shoulder shooting each other to get the kill first :-)

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Yes it was tamer but not as bad as I had expected. When they announced the new regs after Shoreham, we were being told that historic aircraft were going to be restricted to just flying up and down the runway but they did include loops and rolls, including loops from low level which surprised me. This is pretty much all that WW2 fighters have ever done at displays so really the only difference was that they did not get right down to head height and stayed a bit further from the crowd. They still got reasonably low at times.

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HenryLuebberstedt

Jul-13-2016, 07:24

It had been my first time in Duxford. I wasn't disappointed but expected a bit more. There were too many "usual suspects" in the air, mostly in such a distance even my 42 x zoom had trouble to catch them. But absolutely disgusting was this us-propaganda radio during the F-22 fyl-by. This mixture of narcissistic heroism and uncritical patriotism together with this is hard to bear for my (german) ears. But anyway, I made a short Viodeclip of my pictures... Cu, JG4_Henry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ad_9X8JYZE

Baffin

Jul-13-2016, 09:23

You don't seem to have anything good to say about any of this "...narcissistic heroism and uncritical patriotism?" I suppose we should have presented "Gimn Sovetskogo Soyuza" (The Soviet National Anthem) during a USAF display of NATO power? Allies don't insult each other!

If it offends you so much, please write to the air show coordinators, asking them to keep USAF aircraft out of the air shows you plan to visit. Believe me, we United States' taxpayers would just as soon provide air show support to countries like the United Kingdom who appreciate our "Narcissism and uncritical patriotism"! :hpyflying:

Baffin

Jul-13-2016, 09:49

:photographer:
I enjoyed the show, but concur with Lew, it was definitely tame compared to previous years. Not a lot of aerobatics, mostly flying up and down the runway with the odd roll. The aircraft also seemed to be noticeably further from the crowd, maybe also higher? I can only assume this is due to new regs after the Shoreham crash.

There were only 7 spits flying and they weren't up for that long. Not sure how much this had to do with other shows on over the weekend.

Commentary was still god awful, some things don't change. :)

While I plead ignorance of UK air show rules, I do have some limited experience as a local coordinator for the Blue Angels as well as the Thunderbirds during the late 70's. Weather permitting, these demonstration teams always prefer the normal "High" show during demonstrations. This includes "Over the top" maneuvers and is obviously limited by cloud cover, ceiling and visibility. The videos of the weather at Duxford this year looked to me to be a little poor (Broken Clouds) for a "High" show, and may have necessitated the performance of a "low" show in which the teams and exhibits seem to just "Fly around". While it may seem "Tamer", prolonged low altitude demonstrations are pretty stressful for the pilots since the ever-present ground is always "right there".

A theatre critic once told me to always be suspicious of a program in which the audience spends more time enjoying the "set and sound" than they do with the play. This is just as true in air shows. If the music, narration and the color of the sky don't please you, maybe you should stay home and watch it on a DVD with Beethoven playing in the background. :lala:

The aircrews do the best they can with the conditions on "Show" day.

Thanks to all the photographers from those of us who live a little too far away to attend. You blokes put on a good show! :photographer:

ATAG_Highseas

Jul-13-2016, 09:54

Allies don't insult each other!

Well.. that's not entirely true...

I do it to Marlow all the time! :D

Gromit

Jul-13-2016, 10:02

Gromit

Jul-13-2016, 10:04

Well.. that's not entirely true...

I do it to Marlow all the time! :D

It's compulsory to insult Moose.:-P

Baffin

Jul-13-2016, 10:07

Whilst I feel Henry is being a little over critical the Commentary and music played while the F22 was displaying was quite awful, the narrators voice was right out of Hollywood trailers for B action movies, the kind of "only one man can save the world" sort of comedy dialogue you got in Tropic Thunder , with statements of "air domination" and suchlike, it came over very teenager friendly but a bit cringe worthy and embarrassing!

maybe it's a cultural thing, but a Texan guy called Mike on the bus back to Cambridge was somewhat annoyed about it, he though it made Americans look foolish.

Great to see the F22 though, never seen one fly before.

You're welcome, you two bit, Washing machine driver who does not look like Dirk Bogarde at all! (Insults to follow...)
No real Texan would ever be found on a bus to Cambridge. Must be an imposter so he ain't got no culture...

Gromit

Jul-13-2016, 10:10

hey, who you calling welcome :grrr:

:-P

ATAG_Lewis

Jul-13-2016, 11:27

To be fair...when the F22 was overhead you couldn't hear a bloody thing...let alone any music....lol

Kruger

Jul-13-2016, 12:16

Lewis, is this your son?:)

http://www.buffed.de/screenshots/970x546/2012/04/Spass_Biker_Baby.jpg

ATAG_Lewis

Jul-13-2016, 12:51

No..Its an old photo of me...

When I was 15...

HenryLuebberstedt

Jul-13-2016, 14:12

Whilst I feel Henry is being a little over critical the Commentary and music played while the F22 was displaying was quite awful, the narrators voice was right out of Hollywood trailers for B action movies, the kind of "only one man can save the world" sort of comedy dialogue you got in Tropic Thunder , with statements of "air domination" and suchlike, it came over very teenager friendly but a bit cringe worthy and embarrassing!

maybe it's a cultural thing, but a Texan guy called Mike on the bus back to Cambridge was somewhat annoyed about it, he though it made Americans look foolish.

Great to see the F22 though, never seen one fly before.

Both true, Gromit. I was indeed over critical and the music was awful :-)

To make it clear: I didn't want to offend the Americans at all. (in fact a third of my family is American...) I criticize the manner the US forces presented this plane. I looked at one of those big speakers and thought do they mean this serious or it is the attempt to copy a News Reel from Paul Verhoevens Starship Troopers (would you like to know more...?). I think this self image of the military made me angry somehow. The F-22 is a real burner and very impressive.

Baffin

Jul-13-2016, 14:14

Don't worry about it, Henry. We all need to choose our words carefully. :sign16::sign16::sign16: [Please choose one.]

Since we now have Lewis' story, here's the definitive source on Gromit:

http://www.wallaceandgromit.com/

Now you know... the REST of the story! :salute:

DUI

Jul-14-2016, 14:45

As commanded by Kommodore Widukind I hereby proudly present you two more photos:

JG4 members together with Danger Dogs:
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JG4 members surrounded by ACG:
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And for the ones who are sick of watching weird men, our "war correspondent" Henry made some nice warbird photos that he published in a photo series on stern.de (http://www.stern.de/reise/service/airshow-duxford-2016---tollkuehne-maenner-in-brennenden-kisten-6947094.html).

Our thanks to Lewis for sharing the ATAG-JG4 photo and our thanks to everyone for the warm welcome! All of us had a blast experiencing the airshow and museum but also seeing so many faces of fellow pilots for the first time! :salute:

ATAG_Lewis

Jul-14-2016, 16:54

Thanks for the pics DUI...~S~

We just need someone to come along and tell us who is who?

Thanks DUI...

DD_FT

Jul-14-2016, 18:12

Thanks for the pics DUI...~S~

We just need someone to come along and tell us who is who?

Thanks DUI...

Here's some "Names to Faces"
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And here's a picture from the show, flight line walk on the Saturday. Dunno who the man in blue is ... he must be one of them blue guys, he looks like one... :)
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ATAG_Lewis

Jul-14-2016, 18:18

Thanks DD_FT...

Where did you guys meet up?....and what day?

DD_FT

Jul-14-2016, 19:53

Thanks DD_FT...

Where did you guys meet up?....and what day?

This was in a pub in Cambridge, on the Saturday evening...
Dunno which pub...

And as for 'meet up'... well, it was more of a chance encounter, like some RAF Squadron could've experienced in the summer of 1940, over Kent, 'meeting up' with a bunch of Luftwaffe aircraft ... or vice versa ...

Edit: I remember it like this: when we entered the pub, there was this group of foreigners sitting at a table, finishing their dinner, and we kinda quickly found out they were German... but we ignored them, steered away kinda, we had to, as, well, you know, the very wise words a fighter pilot once wrote, "never from below or at same altitude... only from above...." and as the pub did not have a second floor, well, we were stuck at their level, and as they outnumbered us as well... what else could we do but ignore them?

Did not work in the end, as they royally recognized us :) :):):):):)
And then we had to get into the same frame ... for the picture.

Still, they left before we did, so, in the end, all of our pubs belong to us!