Southend Airshow this weekend

5:00am Wednesday 25th May 2011 in Features

Southend Airshow this weekend Southend Airshow this weekend

UP, up and away - the Southend Airshow takes to the skies once again this weekend.

The annual show takes place this year on Saturday and Sunday (May 28 and 29) on the seafront.

Now in its 26th year, the Southend Airshow is Europe’s largest free air display.

With flying displays from more than 40 aircraft, both historic and modern, the skies over Southend will be full of thrills and spills.

There will be a full afternoon's flying programme on both days from 2pm, so expect to see firm favourites again this year such as the RAF’s premier display team, the Red Arrows, the daredevil Breitling wingwalkers and the RAF Falcons parachute team, who will make a spectacular entrance on Westcliff beach.

There will also be the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight team including a Lancaster bomber, Hurricane and Spitfire.

Good fun is also to be had on the ground where the Red Arrows Village offers the chance to meet the pilots, try flight simulators and see one of the Red Arrow planes at close range.

There will also be RAF, Royal Navy and Army displays alongside bungee trampolines, inflatable water walkers and displays from the band of the Royal Marines and the RAF Marham ceremonial dog display team.

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Comments (50)

8:26am Wed 25 May 11

XdarksufferingX says...

the timetable on page 4 in the link you provided is wrong, the typhoon is not coming this year due to operations in libea and where is the tornado role demo? please echo stop printing false infomation!
the timetable on page 4 in the link you provided is wrong, the typhoon is not coming this year due to operations in libea and where is the tornado role demo? please echo stop printing false infomation! XdarksufferingX

8:30am Wed 25 May 11

carnac says...

Thanks for the warning, Lol
Actually praying for good weather, always good for business, besides I need another Holiday, and it has got to be mentioned, the idiot above learn to spell, Libya, not difficult, no wonder your DARKSUFFERINGX
Thanks for the warning, Lol Actually praying for good weather, always good for business, besides I need another Holiday, and it has got to be mentioned, the idiot above learn to spell, Libya, not difficult, no wonder your DARKSUFFERINGX carnac

8:43am Wed 25 May 11

Alice in Her Own Land :P says...

More environmentally friendly happenings at Southend!!
More environmentally friendly happenings at Southend!! Alice in Her Own Land :P

8:48am Wed 25 May 11

V_in_the_Vicinity says...

Southend seafront is a six-month four-mile long traffic jam every summer. An airshow won't make much difference to the amount of pollution in the town.
Southend seafront is a six-month four-mile long traffic jam every summer. An airshow won't make much difference to the amount of pollution in the town. V_in_the_Vicinity

9:12am Wed 25 May 11

captain mannering says...

Alice in her own land. be quiet you boring boring person!
Alice in her own land. be quiet you boring boring person! captain mannering

9:43am Wed 25 May 11

knighs1 says...

captain mannering wrote:
Alice in her own land. be quiet you boring boring person!
Hear Hear! Alice should really try to stay in more! One of the very few events to bring a bit of happiness & cash into the area and people knock it! If you want to be environmentally friendly, turn off your PC.
[quote][p][bold]captain mannering[/bold] wrote: Alice in her own land. be quiet you boring boring person![/p][/quote]Hear Hear! Alice should really try to stay in more! One of the very few events to bring a bit of happiness & cash into the area and people knock it! If you want to be environmentally friendly, turn off your PC. knighs1

10:02am Wed 25 May 11

PJR says...

XdarksufferingX wrote:
the timetable on page 4 in the link you provided is wrong, the typhoon is not coming this year due to operations in libea and where is the tornado role demo? please echo stop printing false infomation!
They get out of that by saying 'subject to maintenance, service and weather etc etc...
...
Think they could have made a bit more of the timetable though - I missed it when I was scanning through!
[quote][p][bold]XdarksufferingX[/bold] wrote: the timetable on page 4 in the link you provided is wrong, the typhoon is not coming this year due to operations in libea and where is the tornado role demo? please echo stop printing false infomation![/p][/quote]They get out of that by saying 'subject to maintenance, service and weather etc etc... ... Think they could have made a bit more of the timetable though - I missed it when I was scanning through! PJR

10:30am Wed 25 May 11

DannyK86 says...

captain mannering wrote:
Alice in her own land. be quiet you boring boring person!
Completely agree - she's one of the most boring killjoy posters on this site! I'm looking forward to the airshow :)
[quote][p][bold]captain mannering[/bold] wrote: Alice in her own land. be quiet you boring boring person![/p][/quote]Completely agree - she's one of the most boring killjoy posters on this site! I'm looking forward to the airshow :) DannyK86

10:52am Wed 25 May 11

XdarksufferingX says...

PJR wrote:
XdarksufferingX wrote:
the timetable on page 4 in the link you provided is wrong, the typhoon is not coming this year due to operations in libea and where is the tornado role demo? please echo stop printing false infomation!
They get out of that by saying 'subject to maintenance, service and weather etc etc...
...
Think they could have made a bit more of the timetable though - I missed it when I was scanning through!
if i'm right in thinking they'll probably put the tornado role demo in that slot although thats yet to appear on the official airshow website.
well with cameron and co cutting most of the airforce and libya there isn't much available RAF wise, also like someone said a few weeks ago privately owned classic jets cost a lot so the cheapest thing to do is book civillian stunt plane display teams such as the blades.
at least we're getting the vulcan this year also knowing southends luck that stupid volcano will put a dampner on precidings, hope not becuase i really wanna see the vulcan!
does anyone know if the ash cloud poses a risk to the airshow?
[quote][p][bold]PJR[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]XdarksufferingX[/bold] wrote: the timetable on page 4 in the link you provided is wrong, the typhoon is not coming this year due to operations in libea and where is the tornado role demo? please echo stop printing false infomation![/p][/quote]They get out of that by saying 'subject to maintenance, service and weather etc etc... ... Think they could have made a bit more of the timetable though - I missed it when I was scanning through![/p][/quote]if i'm right in thinking they'll probably put the tornado role demo in that slot although thats yet to appear on the official airshow website. well with cameron and co cutting most of the airforce and libya there isn't much available RAF wise, also like someone said a few weeks ago privately owned classic jets cost a lot so the cheapest thing to do is book civillian stunt plane display teams such as the blades. at least we're getting the vulcan this year also knowing southends luck that stupid volcano will put a dampner on precidings, hope not becuase i really wanna see the vulcan! does anyone know if the ash cloud poses a risk to the airshow? XdarksufferingX

12:03pm Wed 25 May 11

DannyK86 says...

I doubt the ash cloud will be a risk - it's cleared over the UK now and has gone off to annoy our friends ze Germans!
I doubt the ash cloud will be a risk - it's cleared over the UK now and has gone off to annoy our friends ze Germans! DannyK86

12:24pm Wed 25 May 11

Baker-Boy says...

DannyK86 wrote:
I doubt the ash cloud will be a risk - it's cleared over the UK now and has gone off to annoy our friends ze Germans!
possible coming back for the weekend
[quote][p][bold]DannyK86[/bold] wrote: I doubt the ash cloud will be a risk - it's cleared over the UK now and has gone off to annoy our friends ze Germans![/p][/quote]possible coming back for the weekend Baker-Boy

1:41pm Wed 25 May 11

Max Impact says...

DannyK86 wrote:
I doubt the ash cloud will be a risk - it's cleared over the UK now and has gone off to annoy our friends ze Germans!
Met office say it will be back Friday and cover the UK all weekend but will be at "airways altitude"

Which will still hit the airshow as some of the acts such as Vulcan fly high to get to the venue.

Iceland its a pointless country we wanted the cash not he ash...
[quote][p][bold]DannyK86[/bold] wrote: I doubt the ash cloud will be a risk - it's cleared over the UK now and has gone off to annoy our friends ze Germans![/p][/quote]Met office say it will be back Friday and cover the UK all weekend but will be at "airways altitude" Which will still hit the airshow as some of the acts such as Vulcan fly high to get to the venue. Iceland its a pointless country we wanted the cash not he ash... Max Impact

1:56pm Wed 25 May 11

SARFENDMAN says...

"SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL!" And I don't mean Bill Haley and the Comets but The Vulcan and The Red Arrows..Yeah!, Yeah!, Yeah!
"SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL!" And I don't mean Bill Haley and the Comets but The Vulcan and The Red Arrows..Yeah!, Yeah!, Yeah! SARFENDMAN

2:50pm Wed 25 May 11

Tj Lady says...

Can anybody tell me if the Vulcan is coming to the airshow this weekend, they keep saying its coming and it doesn't....
Thanks..
Can anybody tell me if the Vulcan is coming to the airshow this weekend, they keep saying its coming and it doesn't.... Thanks.. Tj Lady

3:26pm Wed 25 May 11

APR says...

The Vulcan is due to fly on the Saturday.
It will only come here if the weather is good. I should imagine it is only cleared to fly in VFR conditions.
Rather like the BBMF, it won't fly if the weather is marginal.
The Typhoon is down for both days.
The Vulcan is due to fly on the Saturday. It will only come here if the weather is good. I should imagine it is only cleared to fly in VFR conditions. Rather like the BBMF, it won't fly if the weather is marginal. The Typhoon is down for both days. APR

5:28pm Wed 25 May 11

XdarksufferingX says...

APR wrote:
The Vulcan is due to fly on the Saturday.
It will only come here if the weather is good. I should imagine it is only cleared to fly in VFR conditions.
Rather like the BBMF, it won't fly if the weather is marginal.
The Typhoon is down for both days.
the typhoon is not coming because of libya, that timetable you've looked at is wrong! we're getting the tornado gr4 role demo though which will be good :-)
[quote][p][bold]APR[/bold] wrote: The Vulcan is due to fly on the Saturday. It will only come here if the weather is good. I should imagine it is only cleared to fly in VFR conditions. Rather like the BBMF, it won't fly if the weather is marginal. The Typhoon is down for both days.[/p][/quote]the typhoon is not coming because of libya, that timetable you've looked at is wrong! we're getting the tornado gr4 role demo though which will be good :-) XdarksufferingX

6:06pm Wed 25 May 11

Max Impact says...

Apparently the volcano has stopped spewing out ash and is now just puffing steam however the Transport Secretary Philip Hammond says the ash cloud is expected to come back to the UK on Friday.

But it may return at such high altitude that aircraft may be able to fly beneath it.

The like of 558 are not airways traffic so they will be able to fly below it, as for the weather the MET Office are currently show Saturday as: medium level cloud, dry with good vis however there will be a 20mph wind gusting to 32mph. Sunday Sunny spells with the gusting hitting 39mph.
Apparently the volcano has stopped spewing out ash and is now just puffing steam however the Transport Secretary Philip Hammond says the ash cloud is expected to come back to the UK on Friday. But it may return at such high altitude that aircraft may be able to fly beneath it. The like of 558 are not airways traffic so they will be able to fly below it, as for the weather the MET Office are currently show Saturday as: medium level cloud, dry with good vis however there will be a 20mph wind gusting to 32mph. Sunday Sunny spells with the gusting hitting 39mph. Max Impact

7:05pm Wed 25 May 11

myhumbleopinion says...

I'm sure with aircraft as rare as the Vulcan or the Spitfire, Lancaster and Hurricane; they are likely to be over cautious when it comes to ash. However, those strong winds forecasted could be equally detrimental to the flying displays, so if the forecast prevails, very little may be flying at the weekend. I sincerely hope that doesn't turn out to be the case.
I'm sure with aircraft as rare as the Vulcan or the Spitfire, Lancaster and Hurricane; they are likely to be over cautious when it comes to ash. However, those strong winds forecasted could be equally detrimental to the flying displays, so if the forecast prevails, very little may be flying at the weekend. I sincerely hope that doesn't turn out to be the case. myhumbleopinion

7:11pm Wed 25 May 11

Max Impact says...

The wind on Saturday is not too bad, beleve its within limits of most of the acts. As long as the ash remains at airways levels (over 20,000ft) then most should still take part.
The wind on Saturday is not too bad, beleve its within limits of most of the acts. As long as the ash remains at airways levels (over 20,000ft) then most should still take part. Max Impact

7:24pm Wed 25 May 11

XdarksufferingX says...

what we need is some heavy rain tonight, tommorow and friday to wash all the ash out the air. then a sunny cloud free weekend :-)
what we need is some heavy rain tonight, tommorow and friday to wash all the ash out the air. then a sunny cloud free weekend :-) XdarksufferingX

10:58pm Wed 25 May 11

termite1944 says...

We are told to recycle to help the environment, our cars are tested fro emissions to help the environment, we cannot have coal fires because that helps the environment, we have to keep our radio / TV's at a reasonable level because too much noise affects the environment, then we fill the air with all the pollution pumped out by these planes and spoil everyones weekend with noise that drives us out of homes and the area!

What a load of cods wallop!
We are told to recycle to help the environment, our cars are tested fro emissions to help the environment, we cannot have coal fires because that helps the environment, we have to keep our radio / TV's at a reasonable level because too much noise affects the environment, then we fill the air with all the pollution pumped out by these planes and spoil everyones weekend with noise that drives us out of homes and the area! What a load of cods wallop! termite1944

7:55am Thu 26 May 11

XdarksufferingX says...

termite1944 wrote:
We are told to recycle to help the environment, our cars are tested fro emissions to help the environment, we cannot have coal fires because that helps the environment, we have to keep our radio / TV's at a reasonable level because too much noise affects the environment, then we fill the air with all the pollution pumped out by these planes and spoil everyones weekend with noise that drives us out of homes and the area!

What a load of cods wallop!
get a life you misreble old g!t
[quote][p][bold]termite1944[/bold] wrote: We are told to recycle to help the environment, our cars are tested fro emissions to help the environment, we cannot have coal fires because that helps the environment, we have to keep our radio / TV's at a reasonable level because too much noise affects the environment, then we fill the air with all the pollution pumped out by these planes and spoil everyones weekend with noise that drives us out of homes and the area! What a load of cods wallop![/p][/quote]get a life you misreble old g!t XdarksufferingX

7:59am Thu 26 May 11

XdarksufferingX says...

oh no, i just checked the weather on the bbc web site and it got light rain forcast for saturday :-(
oh no, i just checked the weather on the bbc web site and it got light rain forcast for saturday :-( XdarksufferingX

9:59am Thu 26 May 11

beardyman says...

knighs1,:Environment
ally friendly..turn off your computer. Well now does anyone know the answer? I have tried for years to find out how much it costs to leave it running and even the energy companies don't know, or won't tell you. I have been told to leave mine on all the time but I often wondered how much energy is being wasted. Does anybody know? Re the airshow..anything that brings people into S'end must be good for the town. I can put up with a bit of aircraft noise for a few days!
knighs1,:Environment ally friendly..turn off your computer. Well now does anyone know the answer? I have tried for years to find out how much it costs to leave it running and even the energy companies don't know, or won't tell you. I have been told to leave mine on all the time but I often wondered how much energy is being wasted. Does anybody know? Re the airshow..anything that brings people into S'end must be good for the town. I can put up with a bit of aircraft noise for a few days! beardyman

10:40am Thu 26 May 11

BASILBRUSH says...

beardyman wrote:
knighs1,:Environment ally friendly..turn off your computer. Well now does anyone know the answer? I have tried for years to find out how much it costs to leave it running and even the energy companies don't know, or won't tell you. I have been told to leave mine on all the time but I often wondered how much energy is being wasted. Does anybody know? Re the airshow..anything that brings people into S'end must be good for the town. I can put up with a bit of aircraft noise for a few days!
It's not just the power of your own computer, its the power needed to run the hundreds of servers used for Google or other networks you may use and the heavy metals used in its manufacture, demolition and shipping.
Its funny how the local Green campaigners (one who's business is IT) never mentions IT, but is always willing to have a pop at aviation despite IT's 'so called carbon footprint' being so high.
...
As for the serial whingers (Alice in Wonderland). Of course it is not everyones cup of tea, but it brings alot to the area and it is only for a few days.
Considering the short time to put this together, and the lack of an RAF, the programme is very good.
Fingers crossed for the weather.
[quote][p][bold]beardyman[/bold] wrote: knighs1,:Environment ally friendly..turn off your computer. Well now does anyone know the answer? I have tried for years to find out how much it costs to leave it running and even the energy companies don't know, or won't tell you. I have been told to leave mine on all the time but I often wondered how much energy is being wasted. Does anybody know? Re the airshow..anything that brings people into S'end must be good for the town. I can put up with a bit of aircraft noise for a few days![/p][/quote]It's not just the power of your own computer, its the power needed to run the hundreds of servers used for Google or other networks you may use and the heavy metals used in its manufacture, demolition and shipping. Its funny how the local Green campaigners (one who's business is IT) never mentions IT, but is always willing to have a pop at aviation despite IT's 'so called carbon footprint' being so high. ... As for the serial whingers (Alice in Wonderland). Of course it is not everyones cup of tea, but it brings alot to the area and it is only for a few days. Considering the short time to put this together, and the lack of an RAF, the programme is very good. Fingers crossed for the weather. BASILBRUSH

10:55am Thu 26 May 11

XdarksufferingX says...

does anybody know at what time the tornado role demo is on? i've looked on the official arshow website and it's not listed on the timetable there.
does anybody know at what time the tornado role demo is on? i've looked on the official arshow website and it's not listed on the timetable there. XdarksufferingX

3:21pm Thu 26 May 11

knighs1 says...

BASILBRUSH wrote:
beardyman wrote:
knighs1,:Environment ally friendly..turn off your computer. Well now does anyone know the answer? I have tried for years to find out how much it costs to leave it running and even the energy companies don't know, or won't tell you. I have been told to leave mine on all the time but I often wondered how much energy is being wasted. Does anybody know? Re the airshow..anything that brings people into S'end must be good for the town. I can put up with a bit of aircraft noise for a few days!
It's not just the power of your own computer, its the power needed to run the hundreds of servers used for Google or other networks you may use and the heavy metals used in its manufacture, demolition and shipping.
Its funny how the local Green campaigners (one who's business is IT) never mentions IT, but is always willing to have a pop at aviation despite IT's 'so called carbon footprint' being so high.
...
As for the serial whingers (Alice in Wonderland). Of course it is not everyones cup of tea, but it brings alot to the area and it is only for a few days.
Considering the short time to put this together, and the lack of an RAF, the programme is very good.
Fingers crossed for the weather.
Yeah! While the Greenies tell us to turn this off and shut down anything coal fired or we are all doomed (Well they had to moan about something after Greenham Common!) the rest of the world carry on chucking out what they like into the air, But good old Britain has to lead the charge up a blind alley with nobody really following, Now our Electricity bills are rocketing up like a volcano on steroids! and going to get much much higher! The Greenies sit on their Electricity using laptops/PC's/Tablets
/Mobile Phones telling us we are all very naughty.....anyway rant over got to go and fill the kettle up to the neck for only one cup of tea! Tut Tut!
[quote][p][bold]BASILBRUSH[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]beardyman[/bold] wrote: knighs1,:Environment ally friendly..turn off your computer. Well now does anyone know the answer? I have tried for years to find out how much it costs to leave it running and even the energy companies don't know, or won't tell you. I have been told to leave mine on all the time but I often wondered how much energy is being wasted. Does anybody know? Re the airshow..anything that brings people into S'end must be good for the town. I can put up with a bit of aircraft noise for a few days![/p][/quote]It's not just the power of your own computer, its the power needed to run the hundreds of servers used for Google or other networks you may use and the heavy metals used in its manufacture, demolition and shipping. Its funny how the local Green campaigners (one who's business is IT) never mentions IT, but is always willing to have a pop at aviation despite IT's 'so called carbon footprint' being so high. ... As for the serial whingers (Alice in Wonderland). Of course it is not everyones cup of tea, but it brings alot to the area and it is only for a few days. Considering the short time to put this together, and the lack of an RAF, the programme is very good. Fingers crossed for the weather.[/p][/quote]Yeah! While the Greenies tell us to turn this off and shut down anything coal fired or we are all doomed (Well they had to moan about something after Greenham Common!) the rest of the world carry on chucking out what they like into the air, But good old Britain has to lead the charge up a blind alley with nobody really following, Now our Electricity bills are rocketing up like a volcano on steroids! and going to get much much higher! The Greenies sit on their Electricity using laptops/PC's/Tablets /Mobile Phones telling us we are all very naughty.....anyway rant over got to go and fill the kettle up to the neck for only one cup of tea! Tut Tut! knighs1

6:36pm Thu 26 May 11

ShoeburyCyclist says...

Gale force winds, torrential rain, hailstones, thunder and lightning.Must be the airshow weekend.
Gale force winds, torrential rain, hailstones, thunder and lightning.Must be the airshow weekend. ShoeburyCyclist

8:35pm Thu 26 May 11

carnac says...

Take your umbrellas fellas
It's gonna be a wet one
which will upset the sellers.
Wind cloud and rain, is the order of the day
but at least on here, we can all have a say..
Take your umbrellas fellas It's gonna be a wet one which will upset the sellers. Wind cloud and rain, is the order of the day but at least on here, we can all have a say.. carnac

9:36pm Thu 26 May 11

APR says...

I assume the Tornado will fly from Manston ?
I assume the Tornado will fly from Manston ? APR

9:50pm Thu 26 May 11

APR says...

Seems there are three Tornados already at Manston (one displaying I assume), and the Hawks are at the airport.
Seems there are three Tornados already at Manston (one displaying I assume), and the Hawks are at the airport. APR

11:18pm Thu 26 May 11

Max Impact says...

carnac wrote:
Take your umbrellas fellas It's gonna be a wet one which will upset the sellers. Wind cloud and rain, is the order of the day but at least on here, we can all have a say..
Met Office are now saying dry, wind 21-31mph with medium level cloud so within limits of 99% of aircraft taking part, the Ash cloud is now said not to be any effect to UK airspace all Bank Holiday weekend.
[quote][p][bold]carnac[/bold] wrote: Take your umbrellas fellas It's gonna be a wet one which will upset the sellers. Wind cloud and rain, is the order of the day but at least on here, we can all have a say..[/p][/quote]Met Office are now saying dry, wind 21-31mph with medium level cloud so within limits of 99% of aircraft taking part, the Ash cloud is now said not to be any effect to UK airspace all Bank Holiday weekend. Max Impact

11:20pm Thu 26 May 11

Max Impact says...

APR wrote:
Seems there are three Tornados already at Manston (one displaying I assume), and the Hawks are at the airport.
Two aircraft should be displaying as its a role demo, one will stay high in a protecting role whilst the other preforms bombing runs at high speed thete use pyros but don't know if the MoD have signed off on using them at Southend.
[quote][p][bold]APR[/bold] wrote: Seems there are three Tornados already at Manston (one displaying I assume), and the Hawks are at the airport.[/p][/quote]Two aircraft should be displaying as its a role demo, one will stay high in a protecting role whilst the other preforms bombing runs at high speed thete use pyros but don't know if the MoD have signed off on using them at Southend. Max Impact

6:49am Fri 27 May 11

XdarksufferingX says...

does anybody know where on the timetable the tornadoes are due to appear?
does anybody know where on the timetable the tornadoes are due to appear? XdarksufferingX

9:16am Fri 27 May 11

APR says...

XdarksufferingX wrote:
does anybody know where on the timetable the tornadoes are due to appear?
Anyone's guess, but maybe somewhere in the middle of the programme ?
[quote][p][bold]XdarksufferingX[/bold] wrote: does anybody know where on the timetable the tornadoes are due to appear?[/p][/quote]Anyone's guess, but maybe somewhere in the middle of the programme ? APR

10:00am Fri 27 May 11

XdarksufferingX says...

APR wrote:
XdarksufferingX wrote:
does anybody know where on the timetable the tornadoes are due to appear?
Anyone's guess, but maybe somewhere in the middle of the programme ?
thanks ;-) hopfully they'll update the programme on the official airshow website at some point today!
[quote][p][bold]APR[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]XdarksufferingX[/bold] wrote: does anybody know where on the timetable the tornadoes are due to appear?[/p][/quote]Anyone's guess, but maybe somewhere in the middle of the programme ?[/p][/quote]thanks ;-) hopfully they'll update the programme on the official airshow website at some point today! XdarksufferingX

4:15pm Fri 27 May 11

Jarv79 says...

Just changing the subject, has anyone seen the latest joke SAEN have put on their website about Southend Airport. They have conducted their own LITTLE survey in Southend West (Under the flight path, where i suppose they know they have more chance of support) they visited only 92 homes, yes you heard my right only 92, and they say this proves an overwhelming opposition for the airport lol. A mere 101 adults polled out of 180,000 people. Just goes to show that SAEN are obviously desperate and running out of idea's fast lol.
Just changing the subject, has anyone seen the latest joke SAEN have put on their website about Southend Airport. They have conducted their own LITTLE survey in Southend West (Under the flight path, where i suppose they know they have more chance of support) they visited only 92 homes, yes you heard my right only 92, and they say this proves an overwhelming opposition for the airport lol. A mere 101 adults polled out of 180,000 people. Just goes to show that SAEN are obviously desperate and running out of idea's fast lol. Jarv79

6:37pm Fri 27 May 11

pussycats says...

I choose not to go the air show, for the fact it, mainly, glorifies war planes that killed so many people in the war. I accept that it is a good crowd puller for Southend, but do you not think that rejuvination of the pier, back to it's old Victorian days, would be a well spent council project and would bring a CONSTANT touristic revenue to Southend. Just for the record, there was a tornado in Aveley, on Thursday. A real one!
I choose not to go the air show, for the fact it, mainly, glorifies war planes that killed so many people in the war. I accept that it is a good crowd puller for Southend, but do you not think that rejuvination of the pier, back to it's old Victorian days, would be a well spent council project and would bring a CONSTANT touristic revenue to Southend. Just for the record, there was a tornado in Aveley, on Thursday. A real one! pussycats

6:55pm Fri 27 May 11

carnac says...

pussycats wrote:
I choose not to go the air show, for the fact it, mainly, glorifies war planes that killed so many people in the war. I accept that it is a good crowd puller for Southend, but do you not think that rejuvination of the pier, back to it's old Victorian days, would be a well spent council project and would bring a CONSTANT touristic revenue to Southend. Just for the record, there was a tornado in Aveley, on Thursday. A real one!
Hello you ****, do you wear a white poppy, yet enjoy your freedom, thanks to the sacrifices made by others??????
[quote][p][bold]pussycats[/bold] wrote: I choose not to go the air show, for the fact it, mainly, glorifies war planes that killed so many people in the war. I accept that it is a good crowd puller for Southend, but do you not think that rejuvination of the pier, back to it's old Victorian days, would be a well spent council project and would bring a CONSTANT touristic revenue to Southend. Just for the record, there was a tornado in Aveley, on Thursday. A real one![/p][/quote]Hello you ****, do you wear a white poppy, yet enjoy your freedom, thanks to the sacrifices made by others?????? carnac

6:58pm Fri 27 May 11

carnac says...

carnac wrote:
pussycats wrote:
I choose not to go the air show, for the fact it, mainly, glorifies war planes that killed so many people in the war. I accept that it is a good crowd puller for Southend, but do you not think that rejuvination of the pier, back to it's old Victorian days, would be a well spent council project and would bring a CONSTANT touristic revenue to Southend. Just for the record, there was a tornado in Aveley, on Thursday. A real one!
Hello you ****, do you wear a white poppy, yet enjoy your freedom, thanks to the sacrifices made by others??????
You PU55Y you enjoy your freedom, thanks to the sacrifice of others, bet you wear a white Poppy.
[quote][p][bold]carnac[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]pussycats[/bold] wrote: I choose not to go the air show, for the fact it, mainly, glorifies war planes that killed so many people in the war. I accept that it is a good crowd puller for Southend, but do you not think that rejuvination of the pier, back to it's old Victorian days, would be a well spent council project and would bring a CONSTANT touristic revenue to Southend. Just for the record, there was a tornado in Aveley, on Thursday. A real one![/p][/quote]Hello you ****, do you wear a white poppy, yet enjoy your freedom, thanks to the sacrifices made by others??????[/p][/quote]You PU55Y you enjoy your freedom, thanks to the sacrifice of others, bet you wear a white Poppy. carnac

7:10pm Fri 27 May 11

pussycats says...

Bless you too! I support "Help For Heroes"
http://www.causes.co
m/ and a dear friend of mine lost her son in Afghanistan 2 years ago. I admire all who have made sacrifices for the good of our nation, but that doesn't mean that one has to glorify, as to how it was achieved.
Bless you too! I support "Help For Heroes" http://www.causes.co m/ and a dear friend of mine lost her son in Afghanistan 2 years ago. I admire all who have made sacrifices for the good of our nation, but that doesn't mean that one has to glorify, as to how it was achieved. pussycats

10:09pm Fri 27 May 11

APR says...

pussycats wrote:
I choose not to go the air show, for the fact it, mainly, glorifies war planes that killed so many people in the war. I accept that it is a good crowd puller for Southend, but do you not think that rejuvination of the pier, back to it's old Victorian days, would be a well spent council project and would bring a CONSTANT touristic revenue to Southend. Just for the record, there was a tornado in Aveley, on Thursday. A real one!
It doesn't glorify warplanes at all. It helps us to remember those who lost their lives to give us our freedom.
.
As well as seeing how some of our taxes are spent.
[quote][p][bold]pussycats[/bold] wrote: I choose not to go the air show, for the fact it, mainly, glorifies war planes that killed so many people in the war. I accept that it is a good crowd puller for Southend, but do you not think that rejuvination of the pier, back to it's old Victorian days, would be a well spent council project and would bring a CONSTANT touristic revenue to Southend. Just for the record, there was a tornado in Aveley, on Thursday. A real one![/p][/quote]It doesn't glorify warplanes at all. It helps us to remember those who lost their lives to give us our freedom. . As well as seeing how some of our taxes are spent. APR

10:50pm Fri 27 May 11

BASILBRUSH says...

It's also a great entertainment, and a very good Recruitment tool for 'our' Armed forces (what's left of them). I don't see it a glorifying war in anyway at all.
I believe the Hawk display pilot began her flying career at our local Airport too. ;)
It's also a great entertainment, and a very good Recruitment tool for 'our' Armed forces (what's left of them). I don't see it a glorifying war in anyway at all. I believe the Hawk display pilot began her flying career at our local Airport too. ;) BASILBRUSH

10:53pm Fri 27 May 11

BASILBRUSH says...

http://www.raf.mod.u
k/hawkdisplayteam/th
eteam/displaypilot.c
fm

There you go.
http://www.raf.mod.u k/hawkdisplayteam/th eteam/displaypilot.c fm There you go. BASILBRUSH

11:07pm Fri 27 May 11

pussycats says...

BASILBRUSH wrote:
It's also a great entertainment, and a very good Recruitment tool for 'our' Armed forces (what's left of them). I don't see it a glorifying war in anyway at all. I believe the Hawk display pilot began her flying career at our local Airport too. ;)
Bad wording Basilbrush.
"Help For Heroes"
http://www.causes.co

m/ and a dear friend of mine lost her son in Afghanistan 2 years ago. I admire all who have made sacrifices for the good of our nation, but that doesn't mean that one has to glorify, as to how it was achieved.”
[quote][p][bold]BASILBRUSH[/bold] wrote: It's also a great entertainment, and a very good Recruitment tool for 'our' Armed forces (what's left of them). I don't see it a glorifying war in anyway at all. I believe the Hawk display pilot began her flying career at our local Airport too. ;)[/p][/quote]Bad wording Basilbrush. "Help For Heroes" http://www.causes.co m/ and a dear friend of mine lost her son in Afghanistan 2 years ago. I admire all who have made sacrifices for the good of our nation, but that doesn't mean that one has to glorify, as to how it was achieved.” pussycats

6:37am Sat 28 May 11

BASILBRUSH says...

Ok. I dont see it as glorifying how it was achieved either. It does demonstrate their capabilities, and gives the pilots a chance to give something back to the public for their support in the form of entertainment. Hopefully it will inspire people to consider a career later also.
I hope HforH have a stand on the front within the static displays, or the RAF Benevolent fund.
Ok. I dont see it as glorifying how it was achieved either. It does demonstrate their capabilities, and gives the pilots a chance to give something back to the public for their support in the form of entertainment. Hopefully it will inspire people to consider a career later also. I hope HforH have a stand on the front within the static displays, or the RAF Benevolent fund. BASILBRUSH

6:49am Sat 28 May 11

carnac says...

pussycats wrote:
BASILBRUSH wrote:
It's also a great entertainment, and a very good Recruitment tool for 'our' Armed forces (what's left of them). I don't see it a glorifying war in anyway at all. I believe the Hawk display pilot began her flying career at our local Airport too. ;)
Bad wording Basilbrush.
"Help For Heroes"
http://www.causes.co


m/ and a dear friend of mine lost her son in Afghanistan 2 years ago. I admire all who have made sacrifices for the good of our nation, but that doesn't mean that one has to glorify, as to how it was achieved.”
How dare you use the oldest trick as a form of defence, for your inept comments, regarding lost friends and servicemans charities, just because you drop coins into a collection tin, does not distance you from being the hypocrite we have all to often seen, from people who all too often enjoy their freedom, at the expense of others.
Pangs of guilt? oh well, drop another tenner in the tin.............
[quote][p][bold]pussycats[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]BASILBRUSH[/bold] wrote: It's also a great entertainment, and a very good Recruitment tool for 'our' Armed forces (what's left of them). I don't see it a glorifying war in anyway at all. I believe the Hawk display pilot began her flying career at our local Airport too. ;)[/p][/quote]Bad wording Basilbrush. "Help For Heroes" http://www.causes.co m/ and a dear friend of mine lost her son in Afghanistan 2 years ago. I admire all who have made sacrifices for the good of our nation, but that doesn't mean that one has to glorify, as to how it was achieved.”[/p][/quote]How dare you use the oldest trick as a form of defence, for your inept comments, regarding lost friends and servicemans charities, just because you drop coins into a collection tin, does not distance you from being the hypocrite we have all to often seen, from people who all too often enjoy their freedom, at the expense of others. Pangs of guilt? oh well, drop another tenner in the tin............. carnac

11:43am Sat 28 May 11

APR says...

Who is next for the attempt on the moral "High Ground" ?
.
Fingers crossed for a good airshow.
Who is next for the attempt on the moral "High Ground" ? . Fingers crossed for a good airshow. APR

5:34pm Sat 28 May 11

catamaran man says...

SOUTHEND AIR SHOW-sat 28th 2011
Plenty of attractions on the ground from flight simulators to the top gears stig - simulator.The air display programme looked a little thin on fast jets with the hawk and vampire trying desperately to bring some noise to the event - but that all changed when two tornado gr4,s turned up totally unannounced and did a stunningly noisy display with wings folded back the entire time.And then along came the avro vulcan - there is something about the vulcan that makes the jaw drop - its futuristic shape,noisy and graceful..if you looked at the flying programme and decided not to go - you missed a great show.
SOUTHEND AIR SHOW-sat 28th 2011 Plenty of attractions on the ground from flight simulators to the top gears stig - simulator.The air display programme looked a little thin on fast jets with the hawk and vampire trying desperately to bring some noise to the event - but that all changed when two tornado gr4,s turned up totally unannounced and did a stunningly noisy display with wings folded back the entire time.And then along came the avro vulcan - there is something about the vulcan that makes the jaw drop - its futuristic shape,noisy and graceful..if you looked at the flying programme and decided not to go - you missed a great show. catamaran man

12:09am Mon 30 May 11

SaveOurStanford says...

DISSAPOINTING ! I know from past experiances the booklet is a load of advertising with a timetable thats never ever been correct ! Out of 20 or so planned on saturday i actualy only saw 5 displays, I dont count gliders or pony planes like tutors as exciting.
The Only BIG BIG plus was the VULCAN did arive last and it was AMAZING !!!! then the rush of people just left. I Hanged around as i am no lemming i saw the Traders struggling to sell the FAKE perfumes and Tooty Stalls of Rubbish, Food Traders are having a girraffe £2 for a cone of chips £5 a burger NO WAY i went to Bootys got a nice meal deal for under £3 Happy Days :) Roll on Clacton and More Dissapointments :(
DISSAPOINTING ! I know from past experiances the booklet is a load of advertising with a timetable thats never ever been correct ! Out of 20 or so planned on saturday i actualy only saw 5 displays, I dont count gliders or pony planes like tutors as exciting. The Only BIG BIG plus was the VULCAN did arive last and it was AMAZING !!!! then the rush of people just left. I Hanged around as i am no lemming i saw the Traders struggling to sell the FAKE perfumes and Tooty Stalls of Rubbish, Food Traders are having a girraffe £2 for a cone of chips £5 a burger NO WAY i went to Bootys got a nice meal deal for under £3 Happy Days :) Roll on Clacton and More Dissapointments :( SaveOurStanford

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