UK Aviation Events 2012

[Beemer]

Excellent work, Chris. I forsee a few Road Trips amongst that lot. ;D Regards Beemer.

[Deleted]

Hi Chris,

That's great, thanks. If you want to paste the list over on this forum too, then fine! I am going to create a seperate section for 2012 airshow events and show reports, but for now I'll make this a sticky thread at the top of this section, pending the airshow section, which I'll then move this to.

Thanks again,

Dave

[viscount]

The 2012 Barton event is set for Sunday 1st July 2012.

[robaero]

Another postponement is the icicle meet at Halfpenny Green ,it is now on the 14/15 of Jan 2012 due waterlogging of the airfield.

[Beemer]

Thanks Chris for posting all the dates and info. I hope they are all as successful as the first of the year for us, the Icicle Meet at Halfpenny Green with excellent weather and a good turn-out. Regards Beemer.

[Deleted]

Just noticed on the BBM&L website that they've got Inflation Days at Boughton Hall, near Kettering, on Sat 19th and Sun 20th May.

Been to quite a few of these biennial events in the past and tied up some old, elusive balloons

GC

[viscount]

The spreadsheet version of the BBMF 2012 programme is already available, a couple of months earlier than in recent years.

Of interest is their Dakota is down to display at 1215 over Liverpool, flying from & to Conningsby, on Saturday 24th March.

The Dakota is down to night stop at liverpool Friday 6th into Saturday 7th July while operating displays along the North Wales coast.

The url:
www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm
Then look for 'Programme 2012'

[viscount]

From George Jones comes news of the Welshool Air Show being in doubt for 2012.

www.shropshirestar.com/news/2012/02/21/axe-hanging-over-welshpool-air-show/

Article seems as much about announcing the event, as foretelling its demise. Although Welshpool has promised a full 'Air Show' for the past four years or so, the event seems never to have been little more than a family fun day, with a fly-by from elements of the BBMF.

Wish them luck though in attracting participation, as 'on-airfield' Air Shows are a dying breed.

[Deleted]

Jan 24, 2012 20:16:54 GMT 1 @silverback said:

Just noticed on the BBM&L website that they've got Inflation Days at Boughton Hall, near Kettering, on Sat 19th and Sun 20th May.

Been to quite a few of these biennial events in the past and tied up some old, elusive balloons

GC

Should have updated before but the event is now at the Lakeside Lodge Golf Complex, Pidley PE28 3DF, near Huntingdon.

The "Balloons and Airships" group is reporting 4 x ballooons as flown tonight so looking good for the Inflation Days tomorrow and Sunday.

GC

[Deleted]

Jan 1, 2012 18:41:29 GMT 1 @bobjan93 said:

Chris,

Another for you list

34th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
9th - 12th August 2012

Happy Days

Bob

Unbelievably the weather is actually looking good for Bristol, wind conditions forecast look particularly good for launches on Fri and Sat mornings

GC

[Beemer]

I am led to believe that there will be no aircraft based at LJLA for the forthcoming Southport Airshow on the 8th-9th September at Southport Seafront. A big disappointment for as it was always a great day on the mound to see the fast jets arriving and departing. Regards Beemer.

[donboy]

Disappointing. Is it known the reason why?
Official reasons only (if known) please. I don't want the moderator upset again with conjecture or "I bet it's because".

[Beemer]

Its because LJLA are not involved in the sponsorship of the event. Regards Beemer.

[ac2348]

Any idea where they will be based then at all? Blackpool /woodvale?

[donboy]

Thanks Beemer.
Donboy