Bournemouth Air Festival: day four blog (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Bournemouth Air Festival: day four blog
10:06am Sunday 2nd September 2012 in News
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- The flying kicks off on the fourth and final day of the Bournemouth 2012 The Red Arrows are NOT due to fly today
- The Air Festival will end with a display from the Avro Vulcan
- All the info you need at bournemouthecho.co.uk/air
4:51pm
Here's a video clip of the Vulcan:
4:47pm
Although it's not yet been announced; we can confirm the seagull WILL be returning for next year's Air Festival :)
4:44pm
The organisers have just announced dates for the 2013 Bournemouth Air Festival. It will take place 29 August - 1st September.
4:43pm
So it's all over for another year. Tell us what you've thought of this year's event in the comments below. We'll have lots more pictures for you from today in our gallery a litle later on.
4:36pm
See you next year everyone #BmthAirFest!
— @BmthAirFest 02 September 2012
4:36pm
And that's it for this year's #BmthAirFest! We've seen lots of amazing displayys and we hope you've all enjoyed it as much as we have!
— @BmthAirFest 02 September 2012
4:35pm
Display complete .....
— @XH558 02 September 2012
4:34pm
Romantic day on the beach with a nuclear bomber #bmthairfest http://t.co/MoAbFz6b
— @SteveBaileyEcho 02 September 2012
This made us chuckle!
4:31pm
And here she is. The Avro Vulcan closes the Bournemouth Air Festival for another year.
4:29pm
An awesome picture of the Tornado Role Demo from Corin:
4:26pm
Vulcan arriving over Boscombe beach #bmthairfest http://t.co/7WlRdK4e
— @SteveBaileyEcho 02 September 2012
4:18pm
Vulcan 10 miles to the Hengistbury holding position
— @XH558 02 September 2012
4:15pm
Vulcan talking to Bournemouth Radar ...
— @XH558 02 September 2012
4:14pm
Wow those Tornados are making some serious noise!
4:12pm
Is that the ground-shaking roar of the RAF Tornado's we can here? Cover your ears power hour is about to get even louder at #BmthAirFest!
— @BmthAirFest 02 September 2012
4:11pm
And here is the Miss Demeanour in her full lory:
4:05pm
Listen to the roar of Miss Demeanour as she shoots around Bournemouth's sky at #BmthAirFest!
— @BmthAirFest 02 September 2012
4:03pm
And now for the plane with a rather scary name: it's the Venom!
The de Havilland Venom is a new addition to this year's Air Festival and replaced the Sea Vixen on the schedule.
3:49pm
Wow what a sound from the Chinook! Power hour is underway and up next and new to #BmthAirFest this year the Venom!
— @BmthAirFest 02 September 2012
3:49pm
@BmthAirFest was awesome yest!! Was my 1st air show&I can't wait to c another 1 already!! I loved the chinook!! :) http://t.co/kpSWLgqC
— @Mogsy100 02 September 2012
3:48pm
Enjoying the #airfest on Bournemouth beach for the final day this year. @BmthAirFest
— @AndrewGuppy 02 September 2012
3:47pm
The Chinook up before the Miss Demeanour Hunter jet:
3:42pm
Interested to see there's a lot of people watching the #bmthairfest from Southbourne, outside the display area http://t.co/jgmF4bSg
— @SteveBaileyEcho 02 September 2012
3:41pm
Vulcan XH558 is airborne ...
— @XH558 02 September 2012
3:34pm
The Catalina 'Miss Pick Up' with HMS York in the background
3:25pm
The Spitfire and P-51 Mustang during the historic re-enactment
3:21pm
Is it a plane? No it's a bird! Corin's just sent back this cheeky picture.
3:10pm
Our reporter Steve Smith sent us this clip of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight:
2:59pm
A patriotic family flying the Union Flag during the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
2:56pm
#bmthair a quite spectacular Battle of Britain Memorial flight with the Spitfire, Lancaster and Hurricane with a Winston Churchill speech
— @ArronEcho 02 September 2012
2:54pm
Here's a video of 87-year-old Donald Milton, from Southbourne, who was rear gunner in Lancasters during World War Two, sharing stories with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight crew members Tim Dunlop and Paul Godfrey:
2:51pm
The Messerschmitt 109 won't be taking part in the historic re-enactment alongside the Catalina, Spitfire and P-51 Mustang due to the weather
2:49pm
The Breitling Wingwalkers and The Tigers Parachute Display Team have been cancelled
2:47pm
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight:
2:23pm
The Royal Air Force King Air is putting on a graceful show #bmthair
— @ArronEcho 02 September 2012
2:10pm
We had a chat with Black Cats pilots Lieutenant Ian Brannigan and Lieutenant Dave Fleming. See what they had to say about their display, which they describe as a "dynamic ballet".
2:05pm
The Black Cats Helicopter Display Team bring the first hour to an end. Picture by Corin Messer.
1:59pm
And here's the Tucano:
Did you know...? The Tucano T1 is a modified version of the Brazilian Embraer EMB-312 Tucano aircraft.
It has a maximum speed of 345mph and can operate at up to 30,000 feet.
The Tucano is operated primarily from No 1 Flying Training School, at RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
The aircraft handling is similar to that of a jet aircraft and it is fully aerobatic.
1:55pm
While we're on the subject of taking pictures; Corin Messer has captured one spectactor poised with his camera during the Royal Air Force Hawk display
1:52pm
Sorting through your pictures from the Air Festival? Don't forget about our photo competition. We have a Canon Powershot G12 for the winner in our adult category and a Samsung SH100 for our junior winner (16 and under).
You can check out the entries sent in so far and find out how to enter here
1:45pm
Another clip from Steve. This time of the Army Lynx showing off some moves:
1:35pm
Here's that video clip of The Blades we were talking about:
1:31pm
And here's a picture from Corin of the Army Lynx.
Did you know...? The Army Lynx first flew in 1977.
The Lynx holds the world speed record for helicopters.
It is predominantly a battlefield utility helicopter although it has been used for both anti-tank and reconnaissance operations.
The helicopters are powered by two Rolls-Royce Gem mk42 turboshaft engines.
1:27pm
We'll have a clip of The Blades online for you very shortly!
1:20pm
And here's a picture of the frankly quite crazy aerobatics of The Blades captured in a picture by Corin Messer
1:13pm
Our reporter Steve Smith is down at the beach watching the action unfold today. Here's what he has to say:
It looks quieter down here today but weather looks to be clearing so fingers crossed for a full programme this afternoon. The Blades are in the sky right now. What these guys do with their planes defies gravity.
1:03pm
Brightening up just in time for The Blades to kick-off the flying on the final day!
12:29pm
The Blades have a new display time of 1305, weather clearing too
— @thebladesteam 02 September 2012
12:19pm
#bmthair looking forward to the air show action today after a great night at the concert at Boscombe last night.
— @ArronEcho 02 September 2012
12:18pm
Here's a picture of Scouting For Girls from Saturday's Night Air concert at Boscombe Pier.
We've got more photos in our gallery
12:05pm
Beach landing #bmthairfest http://t.co/bdbJPxMm
— @ChelseaMamma 02 September 2012
11:53am
Around five minutes to go until the Royal Marines storm the beach for their beach assault
11:51am
Vulcan commentator Sean Moffat talks Bournemouth Air Festival and why the public have taken the plane to their hearts
11:39am
It is raining in Bournemouth but it is apparently lifting so fingers crossed it clears quickly!
11:18am
The Red Arrows are not programmed to fly at #BmthAirFest today. But there's plenty still going on including the Vulcan, the Blades and more!
— @BmthAirFest 02 September 2012
11:11am
We'll have pictures from last night's concert online shortly
Great set, really enjoyable @Scouting4Girls at the Night Air concert on Boscombe Beach with @wave105radio #bmthairfest
— @garytrudgett 02 September 2012
10:57am
A few links for you:
What's happening on the ground
10:25am
Just to let you know the cliff lift at Westcliff is not working today. Festival goers are being advised to use an alternative route through Durley Chine.
10:23am
The queue this morning as people wait to get inside the RAF Village
10:11am
If you have any questions that you'd like us to answer, just leave them in the comments below and we'll do our best for you!
10:09am
Another cloudy and warm start to the day in Bournemouth
10:07am
Morning, and welcome to our final Air Festival blog.
Comments(23)
beachcomber1
says...
12:01pm Sun 2 Sep 12
brentmeister
says...
12:26pm Sun 2 Sep 12
beachcomber1 wrote:I was stood up for over five hours. I was hungry and at times cold. I don't eat and drink because I will NOT use the public toilet system. I will not sit down because someone might get friendly and start talking. Talking about their favourite aircraft or how wonderful and bracing the sea air is in sunny old Bournemouth. That’s why I prefer to remain aloof and away from the riff raff.
if you did that you would've missed Miss Demeanour, she's better than the vulcan imho. seeing her the final fast pass flashing the 7 miles between Sandbanks and Hengistbury Head in no time at all is amazing.
With respect, Miss Demeanour is not in the same league as the Vulcan unless you like it for its multicultural livery. Yes, I enjoyed the Mustang/Spitfire/Cat
alina display but again it was a sideshow and not worth the effort.
The display organisers are at fault for not interspersing the big jets with the airfix displays. If I were the organiser, I would limit the display to three hours, mix it up and keep the gaps to a minimum. I know its free but there is no excuse for this nonsense.
Oldalbanian
says...
12:41pm Sun 2 Sep 12
brentmeister
says...
1:35pm Sun 2 Sep 12
Oldalbanian wrote:All that money they saved on packed lunches and folding chairs gone to waste. Muppets..Can't wait for this nonsense to end. As the locals will tell you Bournemouth is best out of season when the tourists (riff raff) are gone and the beaches are empty. .
The "riff raff" referred to in the above post and who parked on the grass verge in Chessel Avenue yesterday afternoon will have had an unpleasant surprise awaiting their return from the Dorset (Muppet) Police (Welcome to Bournemouth!). Each vehicle (thirty or forty of them) had a pnalty ticket affixed to the windscreen although had they looked across the road they could have parked for free in the Shelley Medical Centre staff car park as it is only reserved exclusively for Medical Centre staff Mondays to Fridays 10am to 6pm and in which there was plenty of room!.
Telscombe Cliffy
says...
1:46pm Sun 2 Sep 12
brentmeister wrote:This guy would be interesting on a psychologist's couch.
beachcomber1 wrote:I was stood up for over five hours. I was hungry and at times cold. I don't eat and drink because I will NOT use the public toilet system. I will not sit down because someone might get friendly and start talking. Talking about their favourite aircraft or how wonderful and bracing the sea air is in sunny old Bournemouth. That’s why I prefer to remain aloof and away from the riff raff.
if you did that you would've missed Miss Demeanour, she's better than the vulcan imho. seeing her the final fast pass flashing the 7 miles between Sandbanks and Hengistbury Head in no time at all is amazing.
With respect, Miss Demeanour is not in the same league as the Vulcan unless you like it for its multicultural livery. Yes, I enjoyed the Mustang/Spitfire/Cat
alina display but again it was a sideshow and not worth the effort.
The display organisers are at fault for not interspersing the big jets with the airfix displays. If I were the organiser, I would limit the display to three hours, mix it up and keep the gaps to a minimum. I know its free but there is no excuse for this nonsense.
beachcomber1
says...
2:00pm Sun 2 Sep 12
Telscombe Cliffy wrote:lol
brentmeister wrote:This guy would be interesting on a psychologist's couch.
beachcomber1 wrote:I was stood up for over five hours. I was hungry and at times cold. I don't eat and drink because I will NOT use the public toilet system. I will not sit down because someone might get friendly and start talking. Talking about their favourite aircraft or how wonderful and bracing the sea air is in sunny old Bournemouth. That’s why I prefer to remain aloof and away from the riff raff.
if you did that you would've missed Miss Demeanour, she's better than the vulcan imho. seeing her the final fast pass flashing the 7 miles between Sandbanks and Hengistbury Head in no time at all is amazing.
With respect, Miss Demeanour is not in the same league as the Vulcan unless you like it for its multicultural livery. Yes, I enjoyed the Mustang/Spitfire/Cat
alina display but again it was a sideshow and not worth the effort.
The display organisers are at fault for not interspersing the big jets with the airfix displays. If I were the organiser, I would limit the display to three hours, mix it up and keep the gaps to a minimum. I know its free but there is no excuse for this nonsense.
i'm so glad he didn't sit down next to me!
xclairebear87
says...
4:58pm Sun 2 Sep 12
Lord Spring
says...
5:05pm Sun 2 Sep 12
Moans groans and complaints and all.
Go and pay for any airshow and there will be lapses, I once went to a USAF show at Mildenhall at that was worse than watching paint dry so please do not downcry this event, it was probably the same at Shoreham.
.
Seaside shows are free its like standing in Kings Park and watching a game of football for nothing and then moaning it was rubbish game game nobody forced you there
Thats it another glass of wine I rest my case
Lord Spring
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5:12pm Sun 2 Sep 12
andyjb10
says...
6:40pm Sun 2 Sep 12
brentmeister wrote:you sound like a complete and utter t1t.
The Bournemouth Echo weather provider needs changing. It is ALWAYS wrong. I went yesterday and enjoyed much of it. Why do they always leave the best till last? Instead of waiting all day it would have been better to arrive during the red arrows, go back home for a kip then return for the WW2, Tornado and Vulcan display. All the rest is complete and utter rubbish.
MrPitiful
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9:06pm Sun 2 Sep 12
Furthermore, without the "riff-raff" "muppet" tourists, you wouldn't have an air festival at all. It is they who do spend their money on food, drink, souvenirs, accommodation etc. all of which goes towards funding the event.
Finally, I think you should show a little more respect to those involved in the "airfix sideshows" - it is unfortunate they don't measure up to your high standards of showmanship but just like the guys who clean the public toilet system, the music acts on the stage, the Red Arrows & The Vulcan Bomber, they are all as much a part of the air festival as each other.
With that in mid, your best bet for next year is to stay at home where you can eat and drink and pee at your leisure and watch some airshow DVDs instead.
manyogie
says...
9:50pm Sun 2 Sep 12
A great weekend,loads to do, loads to see.
Big thanks to the bus firms, mass transit that worked.
Big thanks to BBC, I went to the loos 3 times during the whole of Saturday, always clean,always had paper inthem.
Greatest free event in the South.
dj32
says...
12:23am Mon 3 Sep 12
brentmeister wrote:Next year, stay at home and enjoy urinating on your own then!!!! Some people never fail to astound me.....nothing is ever good enough. I would like to congratulate the whole Airfest team...i went all four days,enjoyed every piece of flying action and enjoyed peeing in the public toilet system!!! BORE OFF AND DONT BOTHER COMING NEXT YEAR Brentmeister!!!!
beachcomber1 wrote:I was stood up for over five hours. I was hungry and at times cold. I don't eat and drink because I will NOT use the public toilet system. I will not sit down because someone might get friendly and start talking. Talking about their favourite aircraft or how wonderful and bracing the sea air is in sunny old Bournemouth. That’s why I prefer to remain aloof and away from the riff raff.
if you did that you would've missed Miss Demeanour, she's better than the vulcan imho. seeing her the final fast pass flashing the 7 miles between Sandbanks and Hengistbury Head in no time at all is amazing.
With respect, Miss Demeanour is not in the same league as the Vulcan unless you like it for its multicultural livery. Yes, I enjoyed the Mustang/Spitfire/Cat
alina display but again it was a sideshow and not worth the effort.
The display organisers are at fault for not interspersing the big jets with the airfix displays. If I were the organiser, I would limit the display to three hours, mix it up and keep the gaps to a minimum. I know its free but there is no excuse for this nonsense.
portia6
says...
12:40am Mon 3 Sep 12
would notice you going for a pee!
Dorset Local
says...
4:21am Mon 3 Sep 12
poshiesymons
says...
7:46am Mon 3 Sep 12
nell douglas phantom , canberra , nimrod . or some still serving planes like the fairchild a10 tankbuster. all in all another great festival but improvements are needed ,such as some more modern fast jets etc .
poolebabe
says...
8:36am Mon 3 Sep 12
The highlights for me, although I enjoyed every minute, were the emotional return of the Red Arrows, the Historic re-enactment, the extra hour of flying on Friday, the two Tornado's, and of course, the mighty Vulcan!
ILOVEBOURNEMOUTH
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9:04am Mon 3 Sep 12
EdBmth
says...
10:16am Mon 3 Sep 12
dj32 wrote:People, people, can't you see brentmeister is joking and winding us all up. After all no one can really be that much of a miserable stuck up idiot..... can they ??
brentmeister wrote:Next year, stay at home and enjoy urinating on your own then!!!! Some people never fail to astound me.....nothing is ever good enough. I would like to congratulate the whole Airfest team...i went all four days,enjoyed every piece of flying action and enjoyed peeing in the public toilet system!!! BORE OFF AND DONT BOTHER COMING NEXT YEAR Brentmeister!!!!beachcomber1 wrote: if you did that you would've missed Miss Demeanour, she's better than the vulcan imho. seeing her the final fast pass flashing the 7 miles between Sandbanks and Hengistbury Head in no time at all is amazing.I was stood up for over five hours. I was hungry and at times cold. I don't eat and drink because I will NOT use the public toilet system. I will not sit down because someone might get friendly and start talking. Talking about their favourite aircraft or how wonderful and bracing the sea air is in sunny old Bournemouth. That’s why I prefer to remain aloof and away from the riff raff. With respect, Miss Demeanour is not in the same league as the Vulcan unless you like it for its multicultural livery. Yes, I enjoyed the Mustang/Spitfire/Cat alina display but again it was a sideshow and not worth the effort. The display organisers are at fault for not interspersing the big jets with the airfix displays. If I were the organiser, I would limit the display to three hours, mix it up and keep the gaps to a minimum. I know its free but there is no excuse for this nonsense.
brentmeister
says...
12:01pm Mon 3 Sep 12
manyogie wrote:Says the man whose glass is always half full. I went in one of those cubicles once and it was covered in excrement and rude graffiti. NEVER again. The show could have been great but was spoilt by bad planning and crowded beaches. People are accusing me of of all sorts, but all I'm doing is being honest whilst bringing some reality to the proceedings. Don't shoot the messenger.
Big thanks to everyone.
A great weekend,loads to do, loads to see.
Big thanks to the bus firms, mass transit that worked.
Big thanks to BBC, I went to the loos 3 times during the whole of Saturday, always clean,always had paper inthem.
Greatest free event in the South.
dj32
says...
6:57pm Mon 3 Sep 12
brentmeister wrote:Yes, ive been in them on an occasion when its been dirty, all i then did was leave, report the problem to the air fest team (who sorted it immediately) and then used the one next door (which was spotless). Just because you had a bad experience doesnt mean that they are all like this!! And the beach of course is going to be busy....its a FREE show (a rareity these days). The organisation was great so well done again Airfest Team
manyogie wrote:Says the man whose glass is always half full. I went in one of those cubicles once and it was covered in excrement and rude graffiti. NEVER again. The show could have been great but was spoilt by bad planning and crowded beaches. People are accusing me of of all sorts, but all I'm doing is being honest whilst bringing some reality to the proceedings. Don't shoot the messenger.
Big thanks to everyone.
A great weekend,loads to do, loads to see.
Big thanks to the bus firms, mass transit that worked.
Big thanks to BBC, I went to the loos 3 times during the whole of Saturday, always clean,always had paper inthem.
Greatest free event in the South.
Dixi
says...
7:14am Tue 4 Sep 12
dj32 wrote:...and some days it rains. Does that mean you never go out again?
brentmeister wrote:Yes, ive been in them on an occasion when its been dirty, all i then did was leave, report the problem to the air fest team (who sorted it immediately) and then used the one next door (which was spotless). Just because you had a bad experience doesnt mean that they are all like this!! And the beach of course is going to be busy....its a FREE show (a rareity these days). The organisation was great so well done again Airfest Team
manyogie wrote:Says the man whose glass is always half full. I went in one of those cubicles once and it was covered in excrement and rude graffiti. NEVER again. The show could have been great but was spoilt by bad planning and crowded beaches. People are accusing me of of all sorts, but all I'm doing is being honest whilst bringing some reality to the proceedings. Don't shoot the messenger.
Big thanks to everyone.
A great weekend,loads to do, loads to see.
Big thanks to the bus firms, mass transit that worked.
Big thanks to BBC, I went to the loos 3 times during the whole of Saturday, always clean,always had paper inthem.
Greatest free event in the South.
brentmeister says...
11:55am Sun 2 Sep 12