Red Arrows at Falmouth

John Kennett · 10 August 2011, 22:56

Did anyone else see the show today? They're always superb, but I've never seen them quite so up close and personal before, even at air shows.

Saw plenty of RIBs out, but none that I recognised. I was with the kids in the Aerotec, we launched at Percuil to beat the traffic (great launch spot for SIBs btw).

Apologies for the lousy pictures. That's what you get using a phone in an Aquapac, must get one of those proper newfangled waterproof cameras!

kerny · 10 August 2011, 23:02

Apologies for the lousy pictures. That's what you get using a phone in an Aquapac, must get one of those proper newfangled waterproof cameras![/QUOTE]

I think willk should supply you with one of those JK,,, as a thank you for his membership upgrade.

willk · 10 August 2011, 23:12

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Apologies for the lousy pictures. That's what you get using a phone in an Aquapac, must get one of those proper newfangled waterproof cameras!

I think willk should oblige you with that one JK for his membership upgrade

I can see that I'm going to have to give you some Special Attention...

...and some [QUOTING] tutorials :-P

(keep practicing Boss - it's amazing wotcher can do with a phone - those Integrity videos came off my Samsung)

kerny · 10 August 2011, 23:28

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I can see that I'm going to have to give you some Special Attention...

...and some [QUOTING] tutorials :-P

(keep practicing Boss - it's amazing wotcher can do with a phone - those Integrity videos came off my Samsung)

Quoting tutorials, I accept, I just can't suss it out.

Bigmuz7 · 10 August 2011, 23:53

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I can see that I'm going to have to give you some Special Attention...

Uh oH ... I know he's hung up .. but go easy on him

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(keep practicing Boss - it's amazing wotcher can do with a phone - those Integrity videos came off my Samsung)

Now thats badge kissing

willk · 11 August 2011, 00:01

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Now thats badge kissing

Coulda been worse - coulda been an iPhone

Bigmuz7 · 11 August 2011, 00:04

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Coulda been worse - coulda been an iPhone

True

John Kennett · 11 August 2011, 06:58

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Coulda been worse - coulda been an iPhone

It was. That's why the photos were so lousy

Mollers · 11 August 2011, 08:01

Errr, yeah.

We were in the inner harbour tied off of some rich pals with big 'trawlers'. Good wern' it?

By your pics, you were pretty close to us. Did you here Brad's chopper warming up during the show? Presumably the pilot opted against popping out of the docks with that lot tearing about the skies.

John Kennett · 11 August 2011, 09:56

I did hear the helicopter and wondered whether it might make an appearance mid-display. I thought that a low level bird strike with one of the seagulls was another potential hazard!

Camping at Chateau Kernow this week. Seemed like a great plan yesterday, but with today's more authentic Cornish weather I am beginning to wonder...

Leapy · 11 August 2011, 10:22

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Errr, yeah.

We were in the inner harbour tied off of some rich pals with big 'trawlers'. Good wern' it?

Great show...what a way to earn a living :-) "Did you have a good day at the office dear?" "Nah, just like any other..."

'Hey Joe' drifted passed us whilst I was somewhat distracted by an over-populated 'sports boat' trying to anchor 2 feet away :-)

Kernow Buoy · 11 August 2011, 12:08

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Camping at Chateau Kernow this week. Seemed like a great plan yesterday, but with today's more authentic Cornish weather I am beginning to wonder...

just because your kids thrashed you at table tennis

boristhebold · 11 August 2011, 12:52

Bournemouth Airshow next week, always great to see from a Rib

Cypman · 11 August 2011, 17:38

The "Reds" displays at the west-country regattas have always been spectacular, my favourite is Dartmouth where they get down into the river channel below the adjacent hills on either side. By far the best vantage point is on the water underneath them!!

Mollers · 11 August 2011, 18:42

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'Hey Joe' drifted passed us whilst I was somewhat distracted by an over-populated 'sports boat' trying to anchor 2 feet away :-)

'Drifted'?? Were we not under way?

Were you the blue RC with side-by-side wing back pods?

Leapy · 11 August 2011, 19:17

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'Drifted'?? Were we not under way?

Were you the blue RC with side-by-side wing back pods?

Drifted...a term for sedate passage ;-) My calibration is off after the pantomine of the sports boat anchor :-) Actually, I think their anchor was a mud weight. Even when they'd dropped it they dragged it about 50ft and got even more up close and personal with one of those flying bridge trawlers.

Yeah, that sounds like us...blue RC, wing backs, worried expressions.

The annual 'race' back to Mylor was, er, interesting :-)

Mollers · 11 August 2011, 20:16

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Yeah, that sounds like us...blue RC, wing backs, worried expressions.

Give us a shout next time.

Where are you staying?

I hauled out at Mylor at 8am this morning, followed by a superb 'full english' for the Missus and I at the new, very fancy, Mylor Harbour Cafe.

Leapy · 11 August 2011, 21:01

Staying at Carnon Downs...pulling out d2 tomorrow night and back home Sunday :-( Down here again half term week 15th-23rd October. We'll be in touch...

Mollers · 11 August 2011, 21:43

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Staying at Carnon Downs...pulling out d2 tomorrow night and back home Sunday :-( Down here again half term week 15th-23rd October. We'll be in touch...

Razorbill · 11 August 2011, 23:29

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'Drifted'?? Were we not under way?

Were you the blue RC with side-by-side wing back pods?

Definitely NUC!