Vulcan Farewell Flypast - Farnborough - Sunday 11th October.

Vulcan Farewell Flypast - Farnborough - Sunday 11th October.

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Trevatanus

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11,207 posts

156 months

Monday 5th October 2015
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To be confirmed tomorrow apparently, but there is a good chance that the Vulcan will include a flypast of Farnborough as part of her Farewell Tour on Sunday.

Strugs

512 posts

235 months

Tuesday 6th October 2015
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Fingers crossed!

Dr Interceptor

8,040 posts

202 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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I'm looking forward to it - saw her at Gaydon last weekend, but I'd never miss a chance to see her, especially in my home town.

If anyone doesn't know the area, happy to meet them at my office (GU14 6AA) and walk down to RAE Road with them to watch her.


FurtiveFreddy

8,577 posts

243 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Will we know what flightpath she will take in and out of F'boro in advance?

Vixpy1

42,670 posts

270 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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I think it will come from the south, over the airfield and then out west, but it will be confirmed tonight (if its even coming to Farnborough)

My unit is on the North of the Airfield so we may decamp to the south somewhere

FurtiveFreddy

8,577 posts

243 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Vixpy1 said:
I think it will come from the south, over the airfield and then out west, but it will be confirmed tonight (if its even coming to Farnborough)

My unit is on the North of the Airfield so we may decamp to the south somewhere
You've moved from Longross? If it does come, I'm going to be there...

eybic

9,212 posts

180 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Dr Interceptor said:
I'm looking forward to it - saw her at Gaydon last weekend, but I'd never miss a chance to see her, especially in my home town.

If anyone doesn't know the area, happy to meet them at my office (GU14 6AA) and walk down to RAE Road with them to watch her.
I'd be up for that, hopefully they'll confirm the path tonight.

Vixpy1

42,670 posts

270 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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FurtiveFreddy said:
Vixpy1 said:
I think it will come from the south, over the airfield and then out west, but it will be confirmed tonight (if its even coming to Farnborough)

My unit is on the North of the Airfield so we may decamp to the south somewhere
You've moved from Longross? If it does come, I'm going to be there...
Been in Farnborough on Invincible road for 1.5 years now!

Trevatanus

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156 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Vixpy, slightly off topic... what a car collection you have!


Dr Interceptor

8,040 posts

202 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Once we know the flightpath, I'll look at where's best to be... whether that's East at Rae Road, although it will get busy down there, or whether a South vantage point off the fleet road will be better... Either way I'm happy to help with parking around work and getting to a good spot.

Dr Interceptor

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202 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Thinking about it, the FAST museum has a pretty fantastic vantage point...

Trevatanus

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156 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Im told that these timing are from the locations themselves, and not from VTTS, but I would imagine that Farnborough could fit nicely in between?

Sun
North Weald 1330 Sun
Middle Wallop 1415 Sun

Neil G60

692 posts

230 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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I'm also hoping to see this on the Sunday. I live in Church Crookham. Caesar's Camp would be a good vantage point as it overlooks the airfield

SydneyBridge

9,350 posts

164 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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I am in Basingstoke, but OH in Kingston so Farnborough would be perfect, hope the weather is good

eybic

9,212 posts

180 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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SydneyBridge said:
hope the weather is good
According to the MET office, the forecast is "cloudy" but no rain.

Trevatanus

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156 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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eybic said:
SydneyBridge said:
hope the weather is good
According to the MET office, the forecast is "cloudy" but no rain.
So, she will just have to fly lower then!

smile

eybic

9,212 posts

180 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Trevatanus said:
So, she will just have to fly lower then!

smile
thumbup 500ft should do it biggrin

FurtiveFreddy

8,577 posts

243 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Southern route just announced and Farnborough is included smile

Dr Interceptor

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Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Ozmira

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195 months

Wednesday 7th October 2015
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No times though for the Farnborough fly past, so we'll have to wait till Friday. It seems like it's not the final flight as there still going to fly at least two more times in late October. So there's still a couple more chances to see her flying.