An e-mail from Pamela Anderson

[Jigsaw]

Well if it hadn't have been you it would have been XP!!

Well I know you are worth much more than a Tena

[MOD]

I will still be looking forward to seeing the T-Birds at Waddo. There is nothing wrong with their aircraft , the F-16 is very photogenic especially in that scheme. What was 'pants' was their way over the top routine.

I was at RAF UH as a guest of the 77th TFS and these guys, most of whom had been in the UK for some time and had got used to how we did things, could not believe what they were seeing.

I only hope DT and the team warn them that people will be in serious need of aforementioned Tena pants all round if they haven't changed their pre-display routine. 6 week old camembert is not as cheesy as that.

[Mayfly]

and I understand Team Viper will have 5 Hunters this year!!

[Hihonyr8811]

Well firstly I'd just like tosay

I told you so

Secondly, I've never seen them
So its all new to me Looking forward to seeing them, even if they do dissapear off for ten minutes, gives me time to make sure I have new batteries in my camera

[Jigsaw]

and I understand Team Viper will have 5 Hunters this year!!

[Xplumberlives]

Well if it hadn't have been you it would have been XP!!

Indeed Maam!

[Sploosher]

Well if it hadn't have been you it would have been XP!!

Who?????



Me??????

[Mayfly]

Pinched from UKAR, a link to the Thunderbirds Support manual..........some of it makes interesting reading


http://thunderbirds.airforce.com/images/2011_SupportManual.pdf

[Xplumberlives]

The PRIMA DONNAS are coming to town!

[Jigsaw]

Pinched from UKAR, a link to the Thunderbirds Support manual..........some of it makes interesting reading


http://thunderbirds.airforce.com/images/2011_SupportManual.pdf

Wow, got to page 20 so far.

[Xplumberlives]

Pinched from UKAR, a link to the Thunderbirds Support manual..........some of it makes interesting reading


http://thunderbirds.airforce.com/images/2011_SupportManual.pdf

Wow, got to page 20 so far.

Keep going and you could be the THUNDERBIRD PROJECT OFFICER!

[Jigsaw]

Pinched from UKAR, a link to the Thunderbirds Support manual..........some of it makes interesting reading


http://thunderbirds.airforce.com/images/2011_SupportManual.pdf

Wow, got to page 20 so far.

Keep going and you could be the THUNDERBIRD PROJECT OFFICER!

I already am. I have the Brains and have just left Virgil a message to meet me on Tracy Island

[Xplumberlives]

F.A.B!

[Thumper]

F**kin Ada

Please have one sedan and a separate mini-van from the vehicle request for the Advance Pilot and Crew Chief
near the aircraft for their use. After securing the aircraft, they will grab food (their own expense) and then will complete essential details, to include:

Chapter 12 (million)

ADVANCE PUBLICITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MATERIAL

"Dear Thunderbirds, we have issued various aviation forums with a copy of your Support Manual. Please expect booing and heckling when you arrive, practise, display and leave. You may also find that people treat you in a "diva" type of manner and that your AirForce Recruitment Stand shall remain unvisisted for the duration".

Some time later...

"Dear Thunderbirds. It is now day 36 since I started reading your Support Manual which has resolved my insomnia issues. After a lot of thought we have decided to cancel your appearance for 2011 but if we start planning now we should have completed everything on your Support Manual checklists by February 2046".

[Xplumberlives]

Poor old Ada!

[Jigsaw]

F**kin Ada

Please have one sedan and a separate mini-van from the vehicle request for the Advance Pilot and Crew Chief
near the aircraft for their use. After securing the aircraft, they will grab food (their own expense) and then will complete essential details, to include:

Chapter 12 (million)

ADVANCE PUBLICITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MATERIAL

"Dear Thunderbirds, we have issued various aviation forums with a copy of your Support Manual. Please expect booing and heckling when you arrive, practise, display and leave. You may also find that people treat you in a "diva" type of manner and that your AirForce Recruitment Stand shall remain unvisisted for the duration".

Some time later...

"Dear Thunderbirds. It is now day 36 since I started reading your Support Manual which has resolved my insomnia issues. After a lot of thought we have decided to cancel your appearance for 2011 but if we start planning now we should have completed everything on your Support Manual checklists by February 2046".

[Aceyone]

Nice one Thumps

[Ultima1]

I have seen most of the display teams.

Thunderbirds
Blue Angels
Red Arrows

It is hard to compare the American teams to Europe teams becasue they have different airshow flight rules.

I have to say though i saw the Red Arrows back in 1982 and they were really impressive.

[Mayfly]

I agree each team has their own strengths and weaknesses, and the T Birds have found their own niche..

one thing I have learnt with DT working at Waddington - it doesn't matter who you secure for your airshow there will always some who want something different!

[Thumper]

I prove that point myself with RIAT 2008. Pretty much the only reason I went was to see the Harrier pair. Yes I enjoyed the other aircraft too but the Harriers are/were so special to me that I was prepared to pay out £400 for a weekend away just to see them in action again!

Same can be said about other aircraft. I went to Shuttleworth JUST to see the Sabre. I went to Duxford JUST to see the Sabre and F-16.

All aircraft and teams have loyal fans which will support them no matter where they are.

[RLN]

Well said, ladies. that's why I'm so grateful to the LPG.

[MOD]

Hear hear!!! RLN