BIGGIN HILL FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT

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BIGGIN HILL FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT

Postby davidb » Tue 06 Jun 2017, 05:32

The Biggin Hill Festival of Flight is back - 19th & 20th August 2017 - celebrating 100 years of Biggin Hill.

Check out:
https://lbhacommunity.co.uk

Tickets are £22.00; must be bought online - tickets NOT available on the gate.
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Re: BIGGIN HILL FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT

Postby davidb » Wed 14 Jun 2017, 23:25

Just to throw a spanner in the works - Airbourne, the Eastbourne Air Show (celebrating it's 25th anniversary) is on 17th to 20 August.

Entry is free unless you want a seat in the stands.

http://www.eastbourneairshow.com
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Re: BIGGIN HILL FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT

Postby Sarahrs » Thu 15 Jun 2017, 21:43

So the big question, Which one is better?
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Re: BIGGIN HILL FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT

Postby davidb » Fri 16 Jun 2017, 07:29

I've enjoyed both.

Biggin Hill is less of a hassle to get to and I've taken some great shots (and a great many) there. On the other hand, Eastbourne has a superb vantage point at Beachy Head (which I've never used) and other attractions if you get bored with the aeroplanes!
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Re: BIGGIN HILL FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT

Postby GrahamL » Wed 21 Jun 2017, 10:12

Hi David,

I'd favour Eastbourne too, though not sure I'm free that weekend.

If the weather is favourable it's a great location, and free. Just try to get there in plenty of time parking-wise and take a long lens. Though having said that a number of the aircraft turn by the headland so can get reasonably close.

Some images from the 2015 show that I watched from Beachy Head:

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Cheers,

Graham

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