Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015

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Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015

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After the successful visit to the Newark Air Museum and the "VC10 BBQ" at the East Midlands Aeropark in 2014 Pete and I were mulling over a suitable event for 2015 :puzzle: . Thinking that Aeroplanes and Zed's always seem to be a very popular combination... How about meeting up at the Cold War Jets Open Day at Bruntingthorpe, just south of Leicester? :idea:

The next Cold War Jets Open Day is on Sunday 30th August 2015. The days are open to the public and the gates open typically at 9am, with the first taxi run at approx 11am. Admittance is £15 for adults, £10 for OAP’s and disabled, with accompanied children under 16 years old free of charge, all payable on the gate on the day.

A proposed itinerary could be:
Meet in the Six Hills Hotel car park (post code LE14 3PD) at 8:45 leave at 9:00, then cruise down the quiet back-roads to Bruntingthorpe on the East side of Leicester, if there is interest from those coming from the South we could also have a meeting point closer to Bruntingthorpe so we all arrive (and park up) together.

It should be a really good day out, providing our British Summer is in full swing by then, so bring a picnic, sit in the sun and watch some "Heavy Metal" thundering down the runway - and don't forget the ear defenders for those of a sensitive disposition :wink:

Just to wet your appetite take a look at this Cold War Jets Compilation from 6/5/12 at Bruntingthorpe (Copyright jetnoiseforever)
EDIT... link should now work :wink: https://youtu.be/uRHHaGyxU38

I'll keep a log of the names for everyone who is thinking of coming and will post a more detailed route closer to the event.

Folks interested so far are: :)
Rocky Dave
Kool Flyer
Badman Gee
Mugs
Jon "Mugs Mate"
DaveJue1 - no longer able to make it
Bently-Boy
Althulas
Joycey
Joycey's parents

Updated 7th July - with folks from ZedRoadster.org via DaveJue1
MacRomans
NotReadyYet
Paul Rice (Bowler)
Dominic T Diiorio
Pooley

Update 26th August - Planned Route and Timings:
Meet in the Six Hills Hotel car park (post code LE14 3PD) at 8:45 leave at 9:00 (NOTE: this on the northbound side of the A46 at the Six Hills turn off)
Leave the carpark at 09:00 and travel south down the A46
Continue southwards past the Thrussington and Ratcliffe on the Wreake turnings before taking the slip road for Quiniborough and the left turn at the traffic island for Queniborough
At the next traffic Island take the third exit signposted Queniborough
Once in Queniborough take a left turn signposted South Croxton / Tilton on the Hill
On reaching the A6047 turn right towards Tilton on the Hill
At Tur Langton turn right to Kibworth Harcourt
In Kibworth Harcourt turn right up the A6 before turning left for Saddington down Warwick Road
Continue onwards until you reach the A5199
Cross over the A5199 and you will see Shearsby Bath Hotel and Spa on the left hand side of the road
We'll regroup here, in the car park, hopefully at 09:45 / 10:00
This could also be a point where we could meet up with any others who have come from the before continuing on to British Aviation Heritage in Bruntingthorpe
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Hi Dave good choice in day out can recommend it .we are away in the caravan that weekend otherwise would join you all only 6miles from home.
Don't forget your ear plugs that lighting is one awesome noisey mother:-)

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Don't forget to put my name down for this Dave, I'll polish me carbon footprint especially for the occasion :D
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Dave, stick the Gee down please
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Bo****ks, we'll be away on the 30th, still in France. Will have to miss this one Dave.
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sounds good to me, put me down please.
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Eyup Dave. Put me and Jue down for this one please mate.
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Can I come too?

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bentley-boy wrote:Can I come too?

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I love to come, providing I have my car back and I am not a rediculas amount of mileage away can you add me as a ??
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Bump...
I've amended the post with a working web link :dunce: plus a list of all who are interested, should be a great day. Providing you like your Jets LOUD! :D

Folks interested so far are: :)
Rocky Dave
Kool Flyer
Badman Gee
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DaveJue1
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Dave. I would like to join you guys for this one. Is there somewhere nearby I can put a tent up as I shall drive up from home in Wiltshire on the Saturday. Mike
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Hi Micktus,
Have you thought of using a Travel Lodge? We booked one the other weekend and it was cheaper than a B&B and dryer than camping in this country. :wink:
Just looked and TravelLodge Markfield (5 miles from us) is doing a room for £36 on their "book now" saver rate.

https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/146 ... ield-hotel

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Can you put us down for this please Dave, I am on call so hopefully won't get distracted.

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Stick me down, Also my parents in their zed.

We have got a hotel nearby too. Breaks the drive up.

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Sorry Dave, I'm not going to be able to make this one now. I hope everyone has a good time.
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i think my mate is coming in his zed too so if you could put down Jon (Mugs' mate) please.
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Bump...
I've amended the post with an updated list of those attending together with a route and timings:

Update 26th August - Planned Route and Timings:
Meet in the Six Hills Hotel car park (post code LE14 3PD) at 8:45 leave at 9:00 (NOTE: this on the northbound side of the A46 at the Six Hills turn off)
Leave the carpark at 09:00 and travel south down the A46
Continue southwards past the Thrussington and Ratcliffe on the Wreake turnings before taking the slip road for Quiniborough and the left turn at the traffic island for Queniborough
At the next traffic Island take the third exit signposted Queniborough
Once in Queniborough take a left turn signposted South Croxton / Tilton on the Hill
On reaching the A6047 turn right towards Tilton on the Hill
At Tur Langton turn right to Kibworth Harcourt
In Kibworth Harcourt turn right up the A6 before turning left for Saddington down Warwick Road
Continue onwards until you reach the A5199
Cross over the A5199 and you will see Shearsby Bath Hotel and Spa on the left hand side of the road
We'll regroup here, in the car park, hopefully at 09:45 / 10:00
This could also be a point where we could meet up with any others who have come from the before continuing on to British Aviation Heritage in Bruntingthorpe
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RockyDave wrote:Bump...
I've amended the post with an updated list of those attending together with a route and timings:

Update 26th August - Planned Route and Timings:
Meet in the Six Hills Hotel car park (post code LE14 3PD) at 8:45 leave at 9:00 (NOTE: this on the northbound side of the A46 at the Six Hills turn off)
Leave the carpark at 09:00 and travel south down the A46
Continue southwards past the Thrussington and Ratcliffe on the Wreake turnings before taking the slip road for Quiniborough and the left turn at the traffic island for Queniborough
At the next traffic Island take the third exit signposted Queniborough
Once in Queniborough take a left turn signposted South Croxton / Tilton on the Hill
On reaching the A6047 turn right towards Tilton on the Hill
At Tur Langton turn right to Kibworth Harcourt
In Kibworth Harcourt turn right up the A6 before turning left for Saddington down Warwick Road
Continue onwards until you reach the A5199
Cross over the A5199 and you will see Shearsby Bath Hotel and Spa on the left hand side of the road
We'll regroup here, in the car park, hopefully at 09:45 / 10:00
This could also be a point where we could meet up with any others who have come from the before continuing on to British Aviation Heritage in Bruntingthorpe

Are these real places? its like I've slipped into an episode of Emmerdale.... :D
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Are these real places? its like I've slipped into an episode of Emmerdale.... :D
Certainly are.................baaa! :D
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Terribly sorry but much as I was looking forward to this I am not going to make it having gawn south for a few days! Hope to see some piccies/videos to see what I missed and guess everyone will have a brill time.

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sorry, both myself and Jon are going to have to do the weekend shift now due to lack of staff so we're going to have to pull out. :x
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Who's still going? Anyone?
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Me and Dave are......planes and no night shift :thumb:
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I'm looking forward to it. Boot is full of detailing stuff!

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Hi,
I reckon we'll probably arrive about 9:45/ 10:00 then leave the Shearsby Bath car park at about 10:15.

Let's hope for at least a dry day tomorrow :roll:

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Sorry guys I'm not going to be able to make it, I hope you have a crackin time was looking forward to this.
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Thanks to everyone who came along to the Cold War Jets Open Day at a rather damp Bruntingthorpe.

Here's a few of the many photos I took during the day:
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And yes the Lightning was very LOUD - and it was great :D
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Thanks for organising Dave, Pete.

Look forward to the next one!
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Mark.........as I think I hinted, got an idea for next year up your way :wink:
At least we got a top down ride there and back yesterday...bit different today tho!
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