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« on: May 21, 2013, 22:37:38 »
Saturday 22nd June, including the usual suspects, such as the Red Arrows and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, but the star of the show will be the Vulcan, in almost certainly it's last year of flight. If you've never seen it, and have any interest in aviation then do try and see the Vulcan this year, either at Weston, Fairford or Yeovilton.

I hope FGW▸ (First Great Western) are planning to strengthen services, as the council are anticipating 100,000 people flocking to Weston for the day.
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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2013, 22:54:53 »
Seeing a Vulcan in flight is certainly a sight to behold.

Many years ago I saw one at a RNAS Yeovilton Air Day. A low flypast of the airfield at what seemed an impossibly low speed was an awe inspiring sight. It certainly had me, about 10 years old at the time, marveling at the sight.

Details of the event from North Somerset Council:

http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/Events/event_20130622_WestonAirDay.htm

And I've taken the liberty of adding the event to this forum's calendar.
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« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2013, 00:32:51 »
Quote from: bignosemac on May 21, 2013, 22:54:53
Seeing a Vulcan in flight is certainly a sight to behold.

... and hearing a Vulcan in flight is certainly a remarkable auditory experience: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djd1pPQZ_LE  Wink Cheesy Grin
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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2013, 13:40:57 »
What's this?  An air day in Weston?  Any helicopters involved by any chance?  Our very own North Somerset transport supremo (he of the Weston Helicopter Museum) surely cannot let an opportunity such as this pass by. 
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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2013, 22:56:32 »
Supremo? That's a bit strong isn't it?  Roll Eyes Shocked Tongue
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2013, 23:40:33 »
Quote from: bignosemac on May 22, 2013, 22:56:32
Supremo? That's a bit strong isn't it?  Roll Eyes Shocked Tongue

Other descriptions passed through my mind, but politeness prevailed.
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« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2013, 22:24:14 »
Quote from: John R on May 21, 2013, 22:37:38
I hope FGW▸ (First Great Western) are planning to strengthen services, as the council are anticipating 100,000 people flocking to Weston for the day.

They are indeed - poster seen at the station this evening.
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