The ***OFFICIAL*** Weekend Singles' Thread -- US and British Air Shows (July 7th - 9th 2006)

7th July 2006 | Snugs

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The theme for this weekend is Air Shows and comparing them in the US and Britain. I have picked Biggin Hill Air Show which is an ex RAF Station which is now in private ownership but continues to have an annual Air Show.

I last visited the airshow in 2000 but a friend of mine attended this year. The following are extracts from this year's program.

[DollyCali]

I dont think I have ever seen a red plane either

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How expensive is it for a one day ticket for the air show & the corresponding displays in England?

In our area it is about 20 american dollars. Then there are "extras" which you can purchase.. Like a short plane ride.. heli ride etc

[DollyCali]

well, looks like I am pulling a "phil" and having a conversation with myself!!!!

I have been up & heavily busy since 5 AM.. so need sleep anyway..

Check in later. I send the thread link to about 50 friends who are flight supporters/enthusiasts... I think many of them are out of the area for weekend also.

sweet dreams all you good singles/single thread visitors...

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Yes they are expensive in England as well though there are free ones that they hold along the coast in various areas of the UK.

I think it was a great idea to print what you could expect to pay for food and drink so that people could challenge vendors that tried it on. Especially if it got very hot and they suddenly double the price of cold drinks.

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Ipswich is in suffolk I will post you a link shortly to info on that area, I found a good one for someone else a few months ago I will try to find the same link.

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I love the red devils - wonderful pilots and they look stunning in the sky

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Sounds like party night tomorrow are you doing anything special? I went to Brussels for my 40th

Eating mussels in Brussels on my 40th

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Thanks

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Great photos !!!

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If you ever get the chance to see the red arrows they are great.

[DollyCali]

I have not heard of them but will surely NOW watch for them.. interesting..

Blue angels & Red arrows..

Night Eleanor, thank you again for the great job.

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In England you can also pay extra for stand tickets, visiting live side before the show etc etc.

When I took short plane trip at Duxford a few years ago that would have been equilvalent to about 40 dollars probably much dearer than that now.

Air ticket prices not sure what current ones are - will check.

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Sweet dreams Dolly

[DollyCali]

On alternate years my biking frined John & I would bike to clevlenad lake front area (about 20 miles) and find a place on a hillside above the lake & watch the airshow for free. I dont have the big desire each year to do the "inside" attractions.

the food/concession prices are outrageous & not that good. I always opt for a btter meal LATER elsewhere..

again, (maybe for sure this time).. good night!

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Here is the site I was thinking of but it is currently being updated so it might or might not work

http://www.visit-suffolk.org.uk/

Here is another site

http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/

Here is a site on Ipwich itself

http://www.ipswichma.com/

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Here are Duxford's prices for 2006 your prices seem cheap compared to these.

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Dying Thread Ping...

It's on life support, guys. You all know what to do, gang...8^)

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I'm here, just mostly on the Canteen and other threads.

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Here are the prices of Biggin Hill show that I posted the program details

Not quite as expensive as Duxford but still dear.