Saturday 6 September 2014

Scottish Airshow - Prestwick


I went to Ayr today to view the Scottish Airshow.

This is the first time in many years that Prestwick has hosted such a show, so it was to be expected that not everything would be perfect.

The good news is that flying display was free and the participants put on some fantastic displays. We experienced a few cancellations but that is par for the course for flying events.

What wasn't so good was the lack of toilet facilities at the viewing location. At the break the queue for the public conveniences was extremely long and there were no portaloos to alleviate the congestion.

On departure there was no form of traffic management in evidence.

Pedestrians were left to fend for themselves in trying to cross busy roads.

It took me personally over 1.5 hours to get clear of Ayr in the car which is not an acceptable situation at all.

Overall though the event was successful and I'm confident that if the event is organised again for next year then lessons will be taken on board.

RV8tors Aerobatic Display

RV8tors Aerobatic Display


RV8tor

 The Blades Aerobatic Team

 The Blades

  The Blades

 The Blades

  The Blades


 Catalina Starts Her Display

  Catalina


 Catalina

 Jet Provost

 Crowds Enjoy the Displays

 Mudry CAP 232

Merlin Helicopter

Vulcan Bomber


Vulcan Bomber

Vulcan XH558

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