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Red Arrows, Newcastle 6/7 August 2011

Started by RedLeader, July 25, 2011, 12:58:36 PM

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July 25, 2011, 12:58:36 PM Last Edit: August 05, 2011, 10:31:55 AM by RedLeader
We camped at Meelmore Lodge and watched this air display from Slieve Commedagh last year and it was a top day out. Anyone fancy doing something this year? A summit camp is tickling my fancy at the mo!

The display is on Sat 6th but there's stuff on all weekend.
http://www.downnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Festivalof-of-Flight-programme1.pdf


Updated:
Okay seems we're going to hit Commedagh again this year. Plan is either to hike up Commedagh on the day or park at Meelmore Lodge on Friday night and walk up by Slievenaglogh and Corragh and camp on the summit. They actual Red Arrows display kicks off at 130pm and is about 30 minutes long.
Apologies for the short notice but somethings come up and I'll not be able to make the Arrows this year.

MG1

#1
July 25, 2011, 01:14:57 PM
Is the display on the 6th or the 7th?
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LennyJ1

#2
July 25, 2011, 01:17:05 PM
What day do they fly is it the sunday?
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RedLeader

#3
July 25, 2011, 01:19:36 PM
Saturday the 6th. I'll amend the post.

suspectmonkey

#4
July 25, 2011, 02:08:46 PM
Quote from: Flipmeb on July 25, 2011, 01:22:34 PM
I had been thinking about staying on the 5th to watch on the 6th then home (bushcraft with NIBA on 7th)

I will probably be in the same boat, so either stay overnight the 5th or just pop up on the 6th for the day.  I was toying with the idea of staying on the campsite at Carnfunnock on the Saturday night so all depends whether or not I do that.  No shortage of trips and events happening at the moment anyway :)

Grace.

#5
July 30, 2011, 04:24:18 PM
So who's all going to the red arrows this year then? Hopefully Oisin will be able to get off work for this.

RedLeader

#6
August 01, 2011, 08:37:00 AM
I've updated the first post with a plan to watch this from Commedagh.

simon

#7
August 01, 2011, 09:29:42 PM
This coincides with the Seven Sevens - if all goes to plan and I am fit to do it then I'll wave as I run past you on Commedagh :)

LandyLiam

#8
August 01, 2011, 09:34:43 PM
i'm awaiting a confirmed time for the red arrows but i was thinking on leaving commedagh til the end of the 7s then stopping to watch the planes, assuming i'm fast enough to get back in time  ???
think outside, no box required

simon

#9
August 01, 2011, 09:41:55 PM
You're doing the Sevens too? Cool :) I haven't got anywhere near enough training in, but what the 'ell.

LandyLiam

#10
August 01, 2011, 10:31:52 PM
well its not like we're going to win anything  ;D
think outside, no box required

simon

#11
August 01, 2011, 10:40:54 PM
Nothing to gain, a lot to lose ... how's that for arse about face  :D

Dowser

#12
August 02, 2011, 10:32:53 PM


Picture taken from Commedagh last year of the Red Arrows

Definitely worth a walk up guys and girls  :o
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Spud

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August 03, 2011, 12:10:05 AM
Quote from: Dowser on August 02, 2011, 10:32:53 PM


Picture taken from Commedagh last year of the Red Arrows

Definitely worth a walk up guys and girls  :o
thats a cool pic dowser!  :)

Dowser

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August 03, 2011, 12:15:17 AM
Quote from: redspud on August 03, 2011, 12:10:05 AM

thats a cool pic dowser!  :)

Thanks Redspud... Hard to believe it's a full year ago... Doesn't time fly the older you get  :(
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