Are UK Airshows coming to an end.

TarJak · 07-25-14, 11:26 AM

Would be a shame to see the end of airshows anywhere. Let's hope you don't lose them.

Oberon · 07-25-14, 11:54 AM

They'd be shooting themselves in the foot in terms of prestige and arms sales....but, the MoD specialises in foot targeting...

Herr-Berbunch · 07-26-14, 04:30 AM

I don't see why it's not moved to Scampton for next year. Other runway-hosting airshows have been moved for resurfacing temporarily over the years. And moving Leuchars to Lossie is just ridiculous.

TBH most UK airshows have very little arms-industry sales off the back of them, except Farnborough which is basically an sales pitch with an airshow at the weekend.

Jimbuna · 07-26-14, 07:24 AM

What worries me is...

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While the number of Red Arrows displays is reviewed, the Prime Minister David Cameron has previously guaranteed their future.

That may well turn out to be his fallback position.

Oberon · 07-26-14, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

What worries me is...

That may well turn out to be his fallback position.

I doubt very much the Arrows will be axed, but they probably will have their flying hours cut, sadly.

It's incredibly stupid and short sighted, but also, sadly, rather likely.

Jimbuna · 07-26-14, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I doubt very much the Arrows will be axed, but they probably will have their flying hours cut, sadly.

It's incredibly stupid and short sighted, but also, sadly, rather likely.

Rgr that...we should change our namr to Not So Great Britain to reflect the state we are in.

Oberon · 07-26-14, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Rgr that...we should change our namr to Not So Great Britain to reflect the state we are in.

Mediocre Britain?

Still, could be worse, could be a lot worse.

Catfish · 07-26-14, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Rgr that...we should change our namr to Not So Great Britain to reflect the state we are in.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/littlebritain/

Ok back on topic:

I do not think a public airshow says anything about a nation's real ability to attack or defend. Of course when it comes to "prestige" or trying to impress... is ths really important today ?

07-26-14, 04:30 AM	#3
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I don't see why it's not moved to Scampton for next year. Other runway-hosting airshows have been moved for resurfacing temporarily over the years. And moving Leuchars to Lossie is just ridiculous. TBH most UK airshows have very little arms-industry sales off the back of them, except Farnborough which is basically an sales pitch with an airshow at the weekend. __________________

07-25-14, 11:26 AM	#1
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Would be a shame to see the end of airshows anywhere. Let's hope you don't lose them.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	They'd be shooting themselves in the foot in terms of prestige and arms sales....but, the MoD specialises in foot targeting...