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Old 26 August 2023, 08:58   #1
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The Red Arrows from the Boat

The Calcton Air Show has just happened and I was lucky enough to get out with Chris on his Rib to see the Red Arrows. Watching them from the water is the best way to see them in my opinion. Video below

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Old 27 August 2023, 13:53   #2
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Good run out and an excuse to get the rib out in poor weather ,nice flat sea ,gemini and 140 s ran to perfection ,cant believe the fuel consumption ,38 mile round trip for about 24 litres of premium that was cruising at 23 knots most of the way with two FB,s on board !
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Old 28 August 2023, 06:02   #3
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Good run out and an excuse to get the rib out in poor weather ,nice flat sea ,gemini and 140 s ran to perfection ,cant believe the fuel consumption ,38 mile round trip for about 24 litres of premium that was cruising at 23 knots most of the way with two FB,s on board !
And a very comfortable ride even from the front seat
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