Aircrafts attack Douglas Isle of Man

GED · 27 May 2007, 23:11

On Saturday morning, 3 Aircraft ribs set off from Conwy to the Isle of Man.

pics
1: Aircraft ribs ready to launch at Conwy
2: ribs ready for the of to Isle of Man
3: Dr John enjoying the cruise
4: Mark in Carma getting to much air
5: 'Look its the Isle of Man'

GED · 27 May 2007, 23:17

PIC
1 Some one had told them we were comming
2 fly past
3 impressive this close
4 Dr John under attack
5 Mark getting his anti aircraft gun ready

GED · 27 May 2007, 23:22

1 squadron leader Dave Manning inspecting fly past
2 flying over Douglas
3 ready for the off back to Conwy

Hightower · 27 May 2007, 23:44

Looks like a fun day! Nice to see that Aircraft RIBs can acually fly

How long did the crossing take?

Biggles · 27 May 2007, 23:51

Honestly I would give up RIBing for a flight in a Spit...........................

Well some aerobatics. Long time since I've done that.

GED · 28 May 2007, 00:02

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Looks like a fun day! Nice to see that Aircraft RIBs can acually fly

How long did the crossing take?

some facts about the day:
sea state going 4/5 comming back smoother
miles 137
3 hours there
2.5 hours back
the 6.7mtr aircraft rib with the 175 etec used 126lts
the 8mtraicraft rib with 225ho etec i'll let you know when I fuel her up

Hightower · 28 May 2007, 00:37

Was that the 6.7m one I went on at RIBEX?

GED · 28 May 2007, 17:18

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Was that the 6.7m one I went on at RIBEX?

yep thats the one from ribex

andyxs · 28 May 2007, 21:00

who owns the liverpool powerboats aircraft because on the aber may 5th cruise he took some vids of my rib and i wouldnt mind trying to get hold of them. thanks p.s sounds like a fantastic cruise guys let me know next time you do one.

ANdy

Endeavour · 28 May 2007, 21:15

Looks like you had a great day.....

The LPB rib you a referring to is owned by John Firth (a ribnet member).

TIM · 28 May 2007, 22:56

Cant Wait To Get To The Tt On Wednesday Night !!!!!!

Ian · 28 May 2007, 23:41

Nice photo's Ged, great sight as you all returned to Conwy, just sorry couldn't make the trip.

GED · 29 May 2007, 19:19

a few more photos
last photo bomb doors open

John Firth · 29 May 2007, 23:06

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who owns the liverpool powerboats aircraft

Hi Andy, I'm still trying to put together a video from may 5th, here are a few from the isle of Man cruise. Good mutual support and a sensible attitude towards the weather meant we made it safely.

Barry onboard Hawkeye
Carma3 and Full Morty approach Isle of Man
Ferry avoidance mid channel
Group Captain Ged

John Firth · 29 May 2007, 23:11

One or two more

Group Captain Ged arrives at the Isle of Man
Raftin' up for a cuppa
Wing Commander Dave Manning in Douglas

DM · 30 May 2007, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Endeavour

Looks like you had a great day.....

We did. Shame you couldn't be there, Steve. The Battle of Britain display was a real bonus. The Spifire diving at us and then going vertical over our heads was awesome.

That's the third distance trip I've done this year and still haven't set foot ashore anywhere. When there's an Etec to be thrashed, sight seeing takes second place.

Thanks to GED for the cheese and Pickle and for letting me helm that lovely boat of his.

Can't wait til the next one.

Hugh Jardon · 15 June 2007, 14:02

[/QUOTE]One or two more

Group Captain Ged arrives at the Isle of Man
Raftin' up for a cuppa
Wing Commander Dave Manning in Douglas [/QUOTE]

did all you guys fly those aircraft during the second world war then?

did you wear your medals as well?

great pics by the way