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Photographs from the weekend and Report 2, Sunday - Air Show
Report By Alex Braham
Photographs by Patrick Trollope.
IT was not as if there was a
shortage of on-ground activities to keep the family entertained. An
RAF Military and Army Village, Helicopter Pleasure Flights,
Southport Model Aero Club, exhibition stands and microlights all
occupied the Southport shoreline. However, everyone was imagining
which, if any of the aircraft displays they were likely to see.
At around midday a cluster of “Red” could be seen
coming from over the pier. It was apparent that the Red Arrows were
about to start their display. The ten aircraft left spectators with
their hearts in their mouths as time and time again the manoeuvres
involved extremely close flying.
Despite more light rain at about 1.30pm on Sunday 3 September 2006,
the flying programme for the rest of the afternoon was only
marginally affected. Blades, a Harrier and Wingwalkers were just a
few of the other aircraft to entertain aircraft enthusiasts during
the afternoon.
Despite the weather everyone seemed to enjoy the event. One trader
said he thought it was “Brilliant value for money”,
while Trevor from Thornton Cleveleys commented that it was
“Very enjoyable. Just a pity about the weather”.
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