Bournemouth Airshow

Just got back from the Saturday. Despite the best efforts of British Rail when the train broke down halfway, we managed to mget there for part of the morning. I have the photographer's sunburn to prove it - through Factor 70, so if you are going take your sunscreen and long sleeves!

Sad news about the Sea Vixen, whose pilot suffered a stroke shortly before the airshow and is now recovering. This means unfortunately no Sea Vixen display, but hopefully the pilot will make a full recovery. Best Wishes to him and his family.

Other displays were the Vulcan, Team Guinot wingwalkers, the BBMF (sadly without spitfire) and several phenomenal acrobatic teams.

A very interesting show, although I have to say I prefered Eastbourne. The Bournemouth show had more on display but long gaps between the flights, and while Eastbourne had a range of stands and a funfair on the seafront, Bournemouth's facilities seemed pretty limited to food and WCs. That said, it's a nice location and a great show, so go early, take water, suntan lotion, and find somewhere to sit and enjoy it! If you know a local it helps, believe me.

I'm sure I should say something about the Eurofighter Typhoon, but it was at the end of the show, so it let us get away early. Can't argue with that.