Bruntingthorpe (May 2017)

[james_tigerwoods]

I'm planning on going to Bruntingthorpe with my kids this weekend - can anyone tell me what I can expect and/or to look for as I've never been before...

Thanks

James

[Scotty2]

Take Earplugs!

[spitfire-ian]

Scotty2 said:

Take Earplugs!

This!

Also take a packed lunch, the queue for the bugger van thing at lunchtime can be quite long.

A few pictures from my last visit https://flic.kr/s/aHskcPwkYB

Edited by spitfire-ian on Thursday 25th May 10:39

[Riley Blue]

spitfire-ian said:

Scotty2 said:

Take Earplugs!

This!

Also take a packed lunch, the queue for the bugger van thing at lunchtime can be quite long.

A few pictures from my last visit https://flic.kr/s/aHskcPwkYB

Edited by spitfire-ian on Thursday 25th May 10:39

I might go along on Sunday - think I'll pass on the 'bugger van' though...

[spitfire-ian]

Riley Blue said:

I might go along on Sunday - think I'll pass on the 'bugger van' though...

Oh burger

[Ian-27xza]

I've been a couple of times and it's a superb day out. You can get really close up to the aircraft when they're not actually running. The event has very much a feel of an family enthusiasts day, rather that a fill on commercial event, which I find refreshing.

Watching the jets blast past on full chat is a full on visceral experience that you'll never forget! I'm really surprised the 'elf & safety' types haven't banned this yet due to noise. All the more reason to go, whilst we still can.....

A small note - you stand on the southern edge of the runway looking north - make sure your neck is protected from the sun.

[spitfire-ian]

I was going to add that you will get either sun burnt or soaking wet, nothing in between!