Lakenheath

[canberra]

The gaps are there to give breathing space between the displays. It also allows flexibility in case an aircraft is running late. And I remember that weekend well, Ramstein had a display as well.

[YellowPinkie]

The gaps are there to give breathing space between the displays. It also allows flexibility in case an aircraft is running late. And I remember that weekend well, Ramstein had a display as well.

I think you've misread my post, the US displays don't have gaps, unlike the British ones that have big gaps between aircraft for "flexibility" or tardiness as it could otherwise be called.

I understand that at British shows most of the aircraft are on a tour of half a dozen shows and US shows tend to have more local ships but it could still be better. I sound like I'm moaning...

[superplum]

That's what I love about US shows, timed to the minute with no gaps, instead of at British shows, the yawning gaps in the programme along with unannounced omissions that have you driving away wondering if the BBMF went over while you were taking a leak...

Good timetable but poor siting. The whole spectator/visitor area is located within the explosives hazard zones (IBD) from the munitions areas and should never have been permitted. Somebody was grossly negligent in their duties by hazarding the public.

[kebecker]

some long shots of the airfield, and the gate sign

http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65...can-servicemen

[Smoggieboy]

Saw this sign at 89's show !

[jason]

It's 20 years this month that the F-15E Strike Eagle arrived at Lakenheath.

[Smoggieboy]

Blimey that makes me feel even older than I am !! Used to live in Lakenheath village and remember the change over !

[Brothmark]

Blimey that makes me feel even older than I am !! Used to live in Lakenheath village and remember the change over !

moggie?

[canberra]

But the USAF did look at another aircradft to replace the F111, it was called Tornado. They rejected the Tornado allegedley because of its lack of range.

[PETERTHEEATER]

The Americans with whom I worked persistently spelled it Torando!