Bogus Dave
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« on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 11:30:44 » |
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why are there lots of planes flying around at the moment, more than normal? just as i type i just heard a fucker zoom by. Its not to do with fairford is it?
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flammableBen
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« Reply #1 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 11:41:43 » |
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We just had one. I pretended that I hadn't heard it so my Mum thinks she's going mad.
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 11:51:37 » |
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Hundreds round here too. Mind you, my office is next to Gatwick Airport.
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« Reply #3 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 12:00:29 » |
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Farnborough air show is/has been on this week, though most of the planes will already be there so I doubt it's that unless more fly in for the 'public days'.
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 12:02:41 » |
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I think it's a secret terrorist alert. I hope they attack Bath.
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« Reply #5 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 12:06:01 » |
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I think it's a secret terrorist alert. I hope they attack Bath.
But not reaching as far as Bradford on Avon I hope? - otherwise I will be dead |
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« Reply #6 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 12:12:39 » |
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i saw a big one flying really low earlier too. aaahh
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 12:33:45 » |
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You get odd days/weeks where there is loads of activity, nothing unusual.
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« Reply #8 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 13:03:31 » |
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I would imagine that it is them all gradually leaving the air show from the weekend...they can;t all exatly take of together - I may be wrong though of course
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« Reply #9 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 13:05:16 » |
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Are they saucer shaped?
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« Reply #10 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 13:13:55 » |
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The red arrows flew over the town centre earlier as well.
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 13:51:17 » |
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I would imagine that it is them all gradually leaving the air show from the weekend...they can;t all exatly take of together - I may be wrong though of course
Most of them did just that on Monday making Fairford temporarily busier that Gatwick and Heathrow. People even pay for the honour of watching them arrive on the Friday and depart on the Monday, |
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« Reply #12 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 14:01:57 » |
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Sad bastards
I don't mind when I go on Hols watching the planes land at Gatwick but certainly would not pay or go to Fairford just to see planes
Bit like a trainspotter I would imagine
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« Reply #13 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 14:04:17 » |
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I have to drive past kidlington airport to work every time i go in, and there is always loads of people stood at the gates with binoculars and notepads.
would be alright if it was busy, but about 5 planes a day fly from there!
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« Reply #14 on: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 14:10:44 » |
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I draw the limit at going to an airshow when it's open (not the day before/after). It's a bit sad yes, but not quite the full on thermos geek. Still it's a harmless hobby for those that do I suppose, unless you go to Greece and get arrested for spying. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1697862.stm |
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