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Gents,

Its a mere 2 weeks untill the RIAT 2010 (at RAF Fairford, as usual)...

I'll be there, on the Saturday, along with my wife and a very good friend of mine.

So.. who else will be there??

ARC group photo maybe (yes "Crazy" Don a photo...) would be fun..

Harald

ps I'll be the one with the goofy hat and aircraft related t-shirt... :wave:

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Since I have to be at Farnborough the week after for my 'proper' job, I'll be there, no doubt sharing a few tinctures with Flankerman over the weekend.

I have to say that I'm underwhelmed by the RIAT's PR tactics related to the Romanian MiG-21 cancellation. Marketing the show on the back of the Lancers and then keeping schtumm that they're not coming is a bit shabby, to say the least.

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Since I have to be at Farnborough the week after for my 'proper' job,

It's a hard life, Guy - but someone has to do it..... :thumbsup:

I'll be there, no doubt sharing a few tinctures with Flankerman over the weekend.

Looking forward to it....

I have to say that I'm underwhelmed by the RIAT's PR tactics related to the Romanian MiG-21 cancellation. Marketing the show on the back of the Lancers and then keeping schtumm that they're not coming is a bit shabby, to say the least.

I am so old and cynical now that I don't believe anything that anyone promises anymore......

That way, I am never disappointed.....

Ken

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Not quite, Holmes.......

From the same website.....

The following military aircraft are expected to participate in RIAT 2010.

See what a cynic I am - it comes with old age......

Ken

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Not quite, Holmes.......

From the same website.....

The following military aircraft are expected to participate in RIAT 2010.

See what a cynic I am - it comes with old age......

Ken

Hey Ken.......

.....I look at it this way.."With Age comes Wisdom"..So I know

that is what you REALLY are...WISE... :angry:

.Not a problem Ken........I am not a cynic nor a pessimist yet..give ME time...Maybe then... :crying2:

Have fun anyway and take some FANTASTIC photos........ :D

HOLMES

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And what about the An-32 from, what was it, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka? Gone from the list!

I bought a combo ticket, so will be there on either the saturday or sunday, depending on the weather. The other day will be spend in the farmland across the runway, and the monday in the Park and View on the west side. If the wind is from the west, that is!

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Group photo for those visiting on the Saturday??

Harald

ps where??

The best 'fixed' place would be in front of (or as near as you can get to it) - the control tower.

See number 12 on this map.

I suggest 12 noon - in front of the Information/Police/First Aid/etc tent in front of the control tower in the map above.

Now - what to wear - a pink carnation ?? a silly hat ?? a blue balloon ?? a white ballerina outfit ?? an Imperial Stormtrooper outfit ???

None of those are any good - there is bound to be some non-Arcer wearing one (or all) of the above.... :whistle:

Any suggestions???

Ken

PS - And are we 'Arkers' ........ or 'Arsers' ?? :whistle:

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I have to say that I'm underwhelmed by the RIAT's PR tactics related to the Romanian MiG-21 cancellation. Marketing the show on the back of the Lancers and then keeping schtumm that they're not coming is a bit shabby, to say the least.

That's why God invented Keckskemet ... KIAT the successor to RIAT .

Stef

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an Imperial Stormtrooper outfit ???

I vote for this one! :D Although I'd prefer a Katarn armor of Republic Commandos :D

PS - And are we 'Arkers' ........ or 'Arsers' ?? :cop:

Slavic languages, including Russian, call it (phonetic) ARTs

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I vote for this one! :lol: Although I'd prefer a Katarn armor of Republic Commandos :lol:

The only trouble is, we would get mistaken for the REAL Stormtroopers.......

(photo taken at RIAT 2005 - I told you there were all sorts of nutters in attendance.... :cheers: )

Fairford%202005%20Stormtrooper.jpg

These guys were just wandering around the crowd - dunno what they were doing..... looking for Droids presumably...

There is only one way to stand out from the crowd at Fairford ............. and that is to look normal. :worship:

Ken

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I am hoping within the next couple fo years to head overseas to go to this airshow. I've got to do some research and start some planning...I've never traveled out of the U.S. so should be interesting getting there, and figuring out where to stay.

David

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The best 'fixed' place would be in front of (or as near as you can get to it) - the control tower.

See number 12 on this map.

I suggest 12 noon - in front of the Information/Police/First Aid/etc tent in front of the control tower in the map above.

Now - what to wear - a pink carnation ?? a silly hat ?? a blue balloon ?? a white ballerina outfit ?? an Imperial Stormtrooper outfit ???

None of those are any good - there is bound to be some non-Arcer wearing one (or all) of the above.... :rofl:

Any suggestions???

Ken

PS - And are we 'Arkers' ........ or 'Arsers' ?? :worship:

12 at 12 it is...

As for what to wear... pink isn't my color, but I'll have an aviaton themed t-shirt on ad a khaki basball cap with NLD on the front, like our boys and girls wear in Afghanistan.

See ya'll there...

harald

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Please take good care of Harald guys!

Its the first time in over 20 years i am not there to hold his hand :P

Make sure he drinks enough and only takes pictures of pelicans (Not of the Raptors!).

I booked my honeymoon without checking the RIAT date :worship:

Can't complain, the view is lovely at Treasure Beach (you perverst can fill in the rest... :) ).

Enjoy the show and see you at RIAT2011!

:worship:

Michel

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HEY Harald you never did show ME those photos , nor post them here,that you took in 2007 when I met up with you...Tsk Bad boy !!!!

Okay take some really good pictures and post them this time

HOLMES

.p.s otherwise a wise word to the Missus and its the pink 'cuffs for you!!!

:) :worship:

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Please take good care of Harald guys!

Its the first time in over 20 years i am not there to hold his hand :P

Make sure he drinks enough and only takes pictures of pelicans (Not of the Raptors!).

I booked my honeymoon without checking the RIAT date :P

Can't complain, the view is lovely at Treasure Beach (you perverst can fill in the rest... :) ).

Enjoy the show and see you at RIAT2011!

:worship:

Michel

Dude,

Get your @$$ out of that internet cafe and onto the beach..and Lizette will be holding my hand.....

You'll get the pics you'll need... :worship:

Harald

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I AM at the beach, wireless internet hss reached the Island of Love Brother!

Just drink plenty of fluids, or its a bucket of Gatorade again for you :lol:

Keep away from the nurses and the salt & vinegar crisps :thumbsup:

ENJOY and give Neill a pat on the head for me ;)

:whistle:

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I AM at the beach, wireless internet hss reached the Island of Love Brother!

Just drink plenty of fluids, or its a bucket of Gatorade again for you :worship:

Keep away from the nurses and the salt & vinegar crisps :worship:

ENJOY and give Neill a pat on the head for me ;)

:huh:

You KNOW where to put that Gatorade now don't you..... :rofl:

I'll give Neil a pat on the head...

Harald, kinda nursing a hangover after last night....

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