Author Topic: VE-DAY / 100th anniversary of the formation of the RAF event Tibenham 4/5/18 (Read 5359 times)

nmacwarbirds · « **on:** January 01, 2018, 14:18:14 PM »

Dear All

I am pleased to announce that we will be holding

A 73rd anniversary of VE-Day and the 100th anniversary
of the formation of the Royal Air Force and the 75th
anniversary of the Dambusters raid Commemorative Event,

which will be an any Scale/Warbird/Jet meet at Tibenham Airfield
on Friday the 4th of May 2018.

Scale Aerobatic will also be welcome, scale foamies are also welcome.

By kind permission of the Norfolk Gliding Club

Three (smooth) tarmac runways in various directions.

Pilots TBA
Spectators £2

A one minute silence will be held at midday for the fallen from all sides.
Proof of BMFA or LMA insurance will need to be provided on the day.

Food, Drink, Bar and Toilet facilities are available at the club house.
The VE Day Ball will be held in the Clubhouse in the evening.

Caravan and camping facilities are available at Tibenham airfield.
Thank you.

Don't forget to bring along some bunting to hang on your cars/vans etc.

Tibenham Airfield
Norfolk
NR16 1NT

Regards Phil G.

Kevin Fairgrieve (NSS) · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2018, 17:05:03 PM »

Of course.

Kev

Charlie C · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2018, 17:19:39 PM »

Yayyy, i should be able to make it

Looking forward to it already.

Charlie C

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2018, 09:31:02 AM »

Dear All
I am pleased to announce that I have just received notification
from the Royal Air Force events team, informing me that we will
be receiving a flypast by the BBMF 'Lancaster'.

I have been trying/hoping to get a Lancaster flypast for years.
I am still shaking and I can't wait to see the mighty Lanc in action.

The Lanc to me is the most poignant of all the British WW2 aircraft.
Bomber Command lost 55,753 personnel during WW2.

Lest we forget.

Regards Phil G.

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2018, 12:57:30 PM »

Dear All
I received an email from Martin H. from Wiltshire today.
He has put his name down for this event with these electric models.

Anson
Twin Pioneer
Argosy

I think you might agree these models are fairly unique
and perfect for the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force event.

I look forward to meeting Martin and seeing his unique models in action.
Below are some pictures of the models.

Regards Phil G.

Kevin Fairgrieve (NSS) · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2018, 13:57:13 PM »

Quote from: nmacwarbirds on March 27, 2018, 09:31:02 AM

Dear All
I am pleased to announce that I have just received notification
from the Royal Air Force events team, informing me that we will
be receiving a flypast by the BBMF 'Lancaster'.

I have been trying/hoping to get a Lancaster flypast for years.
I am still shaking and I can't wait to see the mighty Lanc in action.

The Lanc to me is the most poignant of all the British WW2 aircraft.
Bomber Command lost 55,753 personnel during WW2.

Lest we forget.

Regards Phil G.

I do not know what to say....

Well done that man.

Even if work now say I can not have the day off............

Kev

Brian Cooper · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2018, 16:07:46 PM »

Yes please.

I expect Tony King will be coming too.

B.C.

stukno · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2018, 08:22:08 AM »

I think that the Beverly is more like an AW Argosy, but very nice all the same

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2018, 08:58:37 AM »

Stukno,
You are absolutely correct it is an Argosy.
Thanks for pointing that out.

Martin's email did state it was an Argosy,
however when I resized the pictures I renamed it Beverley.

Thank you.

Regards Phil G.

pylon² · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2018, 19:52:56 PM »

See you there Mr Goff will bring 1/4 Scale Spitfire for this one👍

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2018, 20:31:29 PM »

Thank you all once again for your continuing support,
I really do appreciate that and I will never take it for granted.

As the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force
is such an auspicious occasion, what I thought would be nice is
if we could have a couple of slots featuring RAF aircraft through the ages.

And as always we must have a 'Balbo'.

Regards Phil G.

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2018, 10:58:30 AM »

Dear All
The Lancaster is due to flyover this event at 11:45am (Local)

You might ask yourself what do the ice cream cones mean
on the side of the Lanc. The ice cream cones represent a raid
on an Italian target.

Regards Phil G.

itsme · « **Reply #12 on:** April 09, 2018, 13:16:17 PM »

Quote from: nmacwarbirds on April 09, 2018, 10:58:30 AM

Dear All
The Lancaster is due to flyover this event at 11:45am (Local)

You might ask yourself what do the ice cream cones mean
on the side of the Lanc. The ice cream cones represent a raid
on an Italian target.

Regards Phil G.

Gotta love the none-pc Bomber Boys!

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nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #13 on:** April 09, 2018, 14:26:16 PM »

Bob,
Thanks for your post.
I am from the generation that calls a spade a spade.

PC needs to be consigned to the bin of history
where it so richly deserves to be.

Regards Phil G.

Graham R · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2018, 17:09:45 PM »

Hi Phil
Me & Adam will be there with same P40 as last 4 years, plus maybe a P6E Hawk, if I get it ready in time
Graham
PS I lost your email when a virus got cleaned up in PC.

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2018, 08:50:29 AM »

Dear Graham
Thank you very much, it will be nice to see you both.
I love the P40 and the P6 would be very interesting to see.

I will send you an email shortly.

Regards Phil G.

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #16 on:** April 18, 2018, 18:22:32 PM »

Dear All
There is a chance that Norfolk flying legend Maurice Hammond
will be attending this event as guest of honour.

It was a joy to behold, to witness Maurice's superb
displays on numerous occasions at Tibenham in either
of his magnificent Mustangs.

It would be really nice to see him back at Tibenham.

Regards Phil G.

Pup Cam · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2018, 18:34:52 PM »

That's excellent news Phil

I was wondering how he's been getting on - it all went a bit quiet (but that's fair enough and quite understandable!)

Alan

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2018, 19:39:49 PM »

Dear Alan
Maurice told me in his email that he has had a restricted medical
since last November and has been flying again.

The Mustangs may be gone but he still has an,
Auster MK V
Stearman
Harvard
and I believe he has a Cessna also.

Regards Phil G.

Pup Cam · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2018, 19:57:15 PM »

Quote from: nmacwarbirds on April 20, 2018, 19:39:49 PM

Dear Alan
Maurice told me in his email that he has had a restricted medical
since last November and has been flying again.

The Mustangs may be gone but he still has a,
Auster MK V
Stearman
Harvard
and I believe he has a Cessna also.

That's even better news Phil!

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2018, 11:39:50 AM »

Dear All
Just under a week to go now, let's hope
the weather improves as it is terrible here
in Coltishall, Norfolk at the moment.

I can hardly contain myself at the thought of
seeing some lovely scale models and their owners of course.

And all being well the mighty Lanc roaring over I am sure that
will bring a lump to most peoples throats, including mine.

As always we will take a moment to remember those who gave
everything so that we can stand in freedom, and not forgetting also our
five friends that we have lost in the last two years who were stalwart supporters
of these events both at Coltishall and Tibenham.

This event is normally run on a semi off the peg basis
with a 'Balbo' thrown in for good measure.

As this event is to mark the 100th anniversary of the formation
of the Royal Air Force, I thought it might be nice if we say start
at 1pm, the RAF through it's 100 year history.

Obviously the first slot would be WW1 progressing through to
the present day, though I doubt anyone has a F35,
there will still be off the peg slots so no one is left out.

Pete (Taboborap, spelling) is due to attend and I hope Kev (NSS)
will be there also, so that we can get some 'Hollywood' shots.

The 'Balbo' will be led by either Dickie Scarbrough or Brian 'Cowboy' Cooper.

Hopefully at the end we can have a finale which is a mass formation.
That would make a mega 'Hollywood' shot.

Are you out there Charlie?
Please say the 'Shark' is coming along.

Are you out there Alan?
Please say the Tiger Moth and the Vampire are coming along.

Are you out there Mudders?
Please say the Fokker and the Spit are coming along.

Regards Phil G.

Mudders · « **Reply #21 on:** April 29, 2018, 09:17:28 AM »

Quote from: nmacwarbirds on April 28, 2018, 11:39:50 AM

Dear All
Just under a week to go now, let's hope
the weather improves as it is terrible here
in Coltishall, Norfolk at the moment.

I can hardly contain myself at the thought of
seeing some lovely scale models and their owners of course.

And all being well the mighty Lanc roaring over I am sure that
will bring a lump to most peoples throats, including mine.

As always we will take a moment to remember those who gave
everything so that we can stand in freedom, and not forgetting also our
five friends that we have lost in the last two years who were stalwart supporters
of these events both at Coltishall and Tibenham.

This event is normally run on a semi off the peg basis
with a 'Balbo' thrown in for good measure.

As this event is to mark the 100th anniversary of the formation
of the Royal Air Force, I thought it might be nice if we say start
at 1pm, the RAF through it's 100 year history.

Obviously the first slot would be WW1 progressing through to
the present day, though I doubt anyone has a F35,
there will still be off the peg slots so no one is left out.

Pete (Taboborap, spelling) is due to attend and I hope Kev (NSS)
will be there also, so that we can get some 'Hollywood' shots.

The 'Balbo' will be led by either Dickie Scarbrough or Brian 'Cowboy' Cooper.

Hopefully at the end we can have a finale which is a mass formation.
That would make a mega 'Hollywood' shot.

Are you out there Charlie?
Please say the 'Shark' is coming along.

Are you out there Alan?
Please say the Tiger Moth and the Vampire are coming along.

Are you out there Mudders?
Please say the Fokker and the Spit are coming along.

Regards Phil G.

Fokker will be there representing the ww1 'away team' but no spit mate as i sold it.

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nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #22 on:** April 29, 2018, 09:29:07 AM »

Excellent Mudders,
It is nice to have some away team aircraft,
we do tend to struggle with that particularly at the Bob.

Sold a Spitfire?
You and the Spitfire were synonymous for the lowest,
low level raid at Tibenham without crashing.
Dare I say even lower than Mr. Scarbrough.

Thank you for the support that you have given me
both at Coltishall and Tibenham.

Regards Phil G.

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #23 on:** April 29, 2018, 10:08:06 AM »

Is anyone coming along with a model that is capable
of towing please?

It would be nice to give our Horsa an outing.

As an aside can anyone remember NorfolkNGood (Shaun)
I have sent him an invite.

I used to send Stuey Sheep one also when he left the hobby.
Alas I can do that no more, we have lost some truly wonderful people.

PG

Kevin Fairgrieve (NSS) · « **Reply #24 on:** April 29, 2018, 17:35:05 PM »

Quote from: nmacwarbirds on April 28, 2018, 11:39:50 AM

Dear All
Just under a week to go now, let's hope
the weather improves as it is terrible here
in Coltishall, Norfolk at the moment.

I can hardly contain myself at the thought of
seeing some lovely scale models and their owners of course.

And all being well the mighty Lanc roaring over I am sure that
will bring a lump to most peoples throats, including mine.

As always we will take a moment to remember those who gave
everything so that we can stand in freedom, and not forgetting also our
five friends that we have lost in the last two years who were stalwart supporters
of these events both at Coltishall and Tibenham.

This event is normally run on a semi off the peg basis
with a 'Balbo' thrown in for good measure.

As this event is to mark the 100th anniversary of the formation
of the Royal Air Force, I thought it might be nice if we say start
at 1pm, the RAF through it's 100 year history.

Obviously the first slot would be WW1 progressing through to
the present day, though I doubt anyone has a F35,
there will still be off the peg slots so no one is left out.

Pete (Taboborap, spelling) is due to attend and I hope Kev (NSS)
will be there also, so that we can get some 'Hollywood' shots.

The 'Balbo' will be led by either Dickie Scarbrough or Brian 'Cowboy' Cooper.

Hopefully at the end we can have a finale which is a mass formation.
That would make a mega 'Hollywood' shot.

Are you out there Charlie?
Please say the 'Shark' is coming along.

Are you out there Alan?
Please say the Tiger Moth and the Vampire are coming along.

Are you out there Mudders?
Please say the Fokker and the Spit are coming along.

Regards Phil G.

Of course I will be there.

Having attended your events for the last 10 years or so, I can only say they are amongst the best.

Looking forward to some nice weather and fantastic flying.

Kev

Charlie C · « **Reply #25 on:** April 29, 2018, 18:00:00 PM »

Hi Phil,

To be honest i'm struggling to actually get there at the moment as i will be working away this week.

I put in a days holiday in January for this event, but, it may get cancelled.

The Shark is still waiting to be flown in its present set up after making some major changes so, even if i get there, the Shark probably wont.

I have another model i could bring, thoughit has nothing to do with the RAF, and it needs a maiden and set up.

Not having the best of RC years at the moment $:-\$

Charlie C

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #26 on:** April 29, 2018, 18:30:02 PM »

Thanks Kev, I do appreciate your long and continuing support.

Charlie, this hobby of ours can be very challenging and frustrating
at times, however when it goes right it then all seems worth it.

I have no problem with you or anyone else conducting a maiden.

To be clear the event is open to any scale model or any jet.

The RAF through the ages which will run throughout the afternoon
and will not impact on normal flying. For instance a WW1 slot will
represent the RAF in the early years.

So the off the peg slots will be the same, if there is a RAF aircraft
in the slot it will represent a given era in the RAF's history.

Thank you for your help and support Charlie.
I always look forward to the Fens events.

I look forward to seeing the Shark in action whenever that might be.

Regards Phil G.

Mudders · « **Reply #27 on:** April 30, 2018, 17:08:57 PM »

Quote from: nmacwarbirds on April 29, 2018, 10:08:06 AM

Is anyone coming along with a model that is capable
of towing please?

It would be nice to give our Horsa an outing.

As an aside can anyone remember NorfolkNGood (Shaun)
I have sent him an invite.

I used to send Stuey Sheep one also when he left the hobby.
Alas I can do that no more, we have lost some truly wonderful people.

PG

Do you still need a tug plane Phil?

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nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #28 on:** April 30, 2018, 17:17:12 PM »

Mudders,
Yes that would be nice, with the proviso that it will not
stop you bringing/flying something that you want to fly.
it would mean we could fly the Horsa.

PG

Mudders · « **Reply #29 on:** April 30, 2018, 17:29:46 PM »

Quote from: nmacwarbirds on April 30, 2018, 17:17:12 PM

Mudders,
Yes that would be nice, with the proviso that it will not
stop you bringing/flying something that you want to fly.
it would mean we could fly the Horsa.

PG

Good ole smudger will loan me his 62cc jodel, should be enough methinks...

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nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #30 on:** April 30, 2018, 17:40:56 PM »

Excellent, good old Smudger and thank you.

Would you believe they use a Jodel to aerotow
the fullsize gliders at Tibenham.

PG

Charlie C · « **Reply #31 on:** April 30, 2018, 17:50:21 PM »

Hi Phil,

Its confirmed

I won't be there on Friday, work wins I'm afraid.

Gonna miss you all Friday, gutted.

Charlie

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #32 on:** April 30, 2018, 18:02:11 PM »

Charlie,
Thank you for letting me know, you have been more
than generous with the help and support that you have given me.

The event being held on a Friday makes it more difficult for people
to attend, I am just grateful that people do attend.

You will be missed on Friday, who on earth is going to start
my engines now. Lol.

Regards Phil G.

Mudders · « **Reply #33 on:** April 30, 2018, 18:30:12 PM »

Quote from: nmacwarbirds on April 30, 2018, 18:02:11 PM

who on earth is going to start
my engines now. Lol.

Regards Phil G.

Ahem...!

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nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #34 on:** April 30, 2018, 18:38:07 PM »

I didn't like to ask Mudders, as you are already going to supply a tug.

PG

Mudders · « **Reply #35 on:** April 30, 2018, 19:19:10 PM »

Quote from: nmacwarbirds on April 30, 2018, 18:38:07 PM

I didn't like to ask Mudders, as you are already going to supply a tug.

PG

Steady boy!

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nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #36 on:** April 30, 2018, 19:33:31 PM »

Ah yes, I should have constructed my previous post
a bit more carefully seeing as you have ~~a twisted warped~~
an unusual sense of humour Mudders.

PG

Smudgersmiff · « **Reply #37 on:** May 01, 2018, 11:28:52 AM »

Should be up to it.

nmacwarbirds · « **Reply #38 on:** May 01, 2018, 11:40:12 AM »

Thanks Geoff, the Horsa has a wingspan of 88 inches.
So I imagine we will have a similar trajectory as the Falcon Heavy. Oh er.

Thanks for your long and continuing support.

Regards Phil G.

Smudgersmiff · « **Reply #39 on:** May 01, 2018, 11:54:53 AM »

I cant make it all day bt am hoping to come along for a short while. Hence why Matt is taking the Jodel. Hope to see you Friday.

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