Brize Norton Families Day

[MOD]

Today was a unique experience for me. I have attended numerous Families Days, at various USAFE Bases and RAF Air Stations, for over 30 years but I have never attended one where absolutely NOTHING FLEW... (apparently because of the costs involved)...

Today was also "Battle of Britain Day" but you would never have guessed this as you fought your way between the funfairs and charity stalls etc.

There were only half a dozen static aircraft on display: a VC10 XV108, a C17 ZZ171, a TriStar ,a Herc ,a visiting King Air and a Chinook. The Voyager was not present as it is in Cyprus apparently - until tomorrow (Sunday) morning.

Brize Norton is the UK's largest Air Station and one would have thought that 'Battle of Britain Day' would have warranted a somewhat better effort.


































It was great to meet Lord Git and son and OP and his family again..


ibw

[Xplumberlives]

You GRUMPY old man!

The Chinook flew, came over the field nicely and the B52 was lovely in the early evening light!

Music was good and the company too!

[MOD]

I was well grumpy when I got home. Wife had to help me out of the car - my back has gone again

I did enjoy the day, what I saw of it, and I saw the Chinook leave but was disappointed there was nothing flying. The last Families Day in 2010 was superb but that Station Commander has now moved on.

Did Mike enjoy himself?

Ian

[Aceyone]

Well although nothing flew, still an interesting set of pics ( except those dodgy looking characters )

[Xplumberlives]

Yes Ian, Mike did enjoy himself, fast asleep as I drove home, we got to Wittering at 00:50, in to bed fast and then a lay in this morning!

Here are a couple from me;

They're behind you!

[Aceyone]

Very good

[Hydealfred]

Some great shots on this thread - didn't know the C17 had a joystick so learnt something there