Royal International Air Show

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:14 pm

Pete wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:46 am The Grand Prix will be over by the time the tennis starts up.

I'm half hoping for rain. I'm also hoping I can make my excuses and get back in time to watch the match.

Maybe buy her a telly!

Rigger · Post by **Rigger** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:24 pm

Going on Friday here too. I think they have changed the format this year though as I don't think that we will be parking directly next to the PCGB caravan. Also, it seems we can leave at any point during the day whereas last year we had to wait until the end of the show so that we could be escorted off the airfield.

Dandock · Post by **Dandock** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:31 pm

Dandock wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:38 am We've ordered tickets via the PCGB and specified Sunday. I spoke with them on Friday and was told that the tickets, information etc will be emailed asap. Nothing has arrived as yet!

Email arrived this afternoon - 13 sheets of info. As it's via PCGB we get a dedicated (exhibitors) route in and out and pick up the passes inside. It's a brilliant deal: Sunday entrance for Fridays price. That's £16 per ticket saving so a grand total of £48! So well over half the membership fee!

Ian.g · Post by **Ian.g** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:48 pm

Dandock wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:31 pm
Dandock wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:38 am We've ordered tickets via the PCGB and specified Sunday. I spoke with them on Friday and was told that the tickets, information etc will be emailed asap. Nothing has arrived as yet!
Email arrived this afternoon - 13 sheets of info. As it's via PCGB we get a dedicated (exhibitors) route in and out and pick up the passes inside. It's a brilliant deal: Sunday entrance for Fridays price. That's £16 per ticket saving so a grand total of £48! So well over half the membership fee!

I would be interested to know how you get on. I have never been to RIAT before but have been to Cosford a couple of times. The traffic there was dire getting in and out, and I have heard rumours of similar problems with Fairford although Friday should be OK - I hope. A better journey in and out + £16/ticket off is definitely worth the membership fee. And you probably get free drinks as well.

Dandock · Post by **Dandock** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:58 pm

Ian.g wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:48 pm
Dandock wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:31 pm
Dandock wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:38 am We've ordered tickets via the PCGB and specified Sunday. I spoke with them on Friday and was told that the tickets, information etc will be emailed asap. Nothing has arrived as yet!
Email arrived this afternoon - 13 sheets of info. As it's via PCGB we get a dedicated (exhibitors) route in and out and pick up the passes inside. It's a brilliant deal: Sunday entrance for Fridays price. That's £16 per ticket saving so a grand total of £48! So well over half the membership fee!
I would be interested to know how you get on. I have never been to RIAT before but have been to Cosford a couple of times. The traffic there was dire getting in and out, and I have heard rumours of similar problems with Fairford although Friday should be OK - I hope. A better journey in and out + £16/ticket off is definitely worth the membership fee. And you probably get free drinks as well.

I'd always been deterred for that very, justifiable reason even though we're only about 30 minutes away (normally). PCGBs deal is that we can enter and exit via the Exhibitors fast-track route and at any time. As big a benefit as the tickets! And once through security to the PCGB parking area.

Rigger · Post by **Rigger** » Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:00 am

Last year was great. Had to arrive much earlier than the time stipulated for this year. Once cleared through security we were escorted to park next to the PCGB trailer as can be seen from the pic below............ the PCGB van was situated on the grass just behind the static display line. Had a very chilled day and waited until we were given the all clear and an escort to leave the show ground; after the site had closed to the public. Somewhat different this year as the instructions indicate that we can leave at any point during the day and it seems we won't be parked next to the caravan...... ah well..... all will be revealed on Friday!

Ian.g · Post by **Ian.g** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:59 pm

I have just got back and had a great time. Lots of amazing flying and planes. For me the stars were the Red Arrows (much better than the American Thunderbirds team although they were also good) and the F22 Raptor - which was utterly amazing. I will post some pictures when I have processed them.

Dandock · Post by **Dandock** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 7:14 pm

Thanks Ian. Looking forward to it. I've been hearing the soundtrack on and off for a couple of days as they head in over Cheltenham.

Ian.g · Post by **Ian.g** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:41 pm

I have picked the best 2 pictures (well, the ones I like out of the 947 I took)

Wing Commander · Post by **Wing Commander** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:45 pm

Nice photographs, Ian!

What was your third favourite picture...?

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