F16's at North Weald Airfield Community Day 13th Sept 2009

Location : Harlow Essex Spotter Watch Member : No

Hi Everyone

A date for your diary 13th September is Fly in day at North Weald Airfield Near Harlow in Essex.
Not only is North Weald the home of The Vampire, Gnats & Hanger 11 collection + The Yaks, on September 13th it is hoped that two F16's & a Fan Jet Falcon of The RNorAF will be displaying.
The Museum with the history of RAF North Weald should also be open.
Should be a great day.
Its just of the M11 motorway at the Harlow junction (sign posted to North Weald Market) a mile or two on the A414 towards Chelmsford.

http://northwealdairfieldhistory.org/taxonomy/term/61/0

http://www.northwealdairfield.org/History/history.html

http://www.hangar11.co.uk/

http://www.vampirepreservation.org.uk/ownership.htm

Best Regards

Bill

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As far as I've been told the F-16's are only going to be on static display.

Location : Theydon Bois. Essex

a couple of snaps from Aug 06 North Weald 90th bash. Just to get the taste buds going.
Hope to see some of you at the local in September.

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Such a shame that the T-33 is now in bits.

I did here a rumour that the Norwegians were going to bring over a Vampire, but I can't see it some how Sad

Really excited about this event, was too young to remember any of the airshows at North Weald.

PaulHP wrote:: As far as I've been told the F-16's are only going to be on static display.

The first of the four above links say the F16s and Falcon 20 will depart on the day and perform some fly-bys.

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J35 Draken

I will be over there one day next week and will ask and let you know.

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Hi
Was over at North Weald this afternoon ( very quiet ) & was told by the chap organising the event (In The Squadron Building) that the F16s will be arriving some time on the Friday, be on static display over the weekend until the Sunday afternoon and will be leaving for home about 3pm.
There is no known Vampire coming from Norway but the resedent Vampire WZ507 based at North Weald will be doing a display.
The full programme is still being finalised but should be in place in the next 7 to 10 days.
Hope this helps
Bill Lewis

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Bill

How was it quiet there today? Did you not notice those manics on motor bikes hurtling down the main runway, you could hear them miles away! Big Grin

Location : Harlow Essex Spotter Watch Member : No

Hi Paul
The bikes were quite a way from the Squadron & the breeze took the noise in the other direction. They were slowing down & turning around for the return run anyway.
(I get more noise from bikes & lorries going up the hill out of Harlow to the M11)
More noise comming over from the model areoplanes, especially the jet being flown from The Model Areoplane site & the traffic on the M11.
I did hang around hoping the a Yak would go up but ended up going back home.
Weald Aviation interns & Hanger 11 were closed up as it looked as if no flying from them desite a glorious sunny day.
When your over at North Weald if theres a Blue focus parked by the Squadron & me with a Nikon camera come & say hello.
Bill

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Posted on North Weald's new website:

Quote :: 13th September 2009 - Spirit of North Weald Community Day Fly-in

Posted 23 July, 2009 - 05:39 by Arthur Moreton

Join us for The Spirit of North Weald Community Day Fly-in at North Weald Airfield on Sunday 13th September 2009
Featuring F16 Fighters of 132 Wing Royal Norwegian Air Force, flying in from their base at Bodø, north of the Arctic Circle. Returning to the Wing's Second World War (WWII) home, to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the "birth of today’s Norwegian Air Force" and celebrate their close bond with the local community since 1942.
This is the first of a proposed series of annual fly-ins at the airfield, leading up to the 2012 Olympics and, hopefully, featuring each year at least one of the six nations whose squadrons flew from RAF North Weald. [See notes below].
It is fitting that the first of these nations is Norway, whose young pilots flew from North Weald for more than 2 years during WWII and were welcomed into the hearts and homes of the local community. Norwegian Air Force Chief of Air Staff, Major General Stein Erik Nodeland, Brigadier Per-egi Rygg the Commander of 132 Wing and 5 Norwegian veterans who flew from here in WWII will represent them; along with the Mayor and community representatives from the City of Bodø.
Aimed at raising funds for the RAFA’s Wings Appeal this community partnership event will not be a formal air display as such, but a wide variety of aircraft reflecting the airfield's long and epic history will be on display, alongside the F16s and displays by various aviation/military groups and organizations.
Many of North Weald's regular visitors, including aircraft from the RAF’s 72 (Reserve) Squadron who have links with the airfield and its people going back many years, are expected to fly in on the day, providing a unique opportunity for people to experience at close quarters the sights and sounds of a wide variety of aircraft, from bi-plane to supersonic fighter.
The airfield will be open to the public and visiting aircraft from 9am. With a dedicated "village green" area set aside for more traditional community-based activities, displays and children’s amusements open from 11am, it promises to be an enjoyable day, with something to interest all the family.
There will be no aircraft landing fees, but visiting pilots are reminded that it is essential to PPR on 01992 524510 before setting out and be aware that there will be no aircraft movements allowed during departure/Fly-bys of the F16s.
Draft programme for Norwegian visit to North Weald
Friday 11th September
1pm: Target arrival time for RNorAF Fan Jet Falcon and two F16 aircraft (subject to operational circumstances), veterans and Norwegian civic party.
Sunday 13th September
9am: Airfield opens to public and visiting aircraft.
10.30: Wreath laying at Norwegian Stone/Airfield Memorial
11am: Airfield “Village Green Community Area” opens – Fly-bys begin.
1pm: 'Our Norwegian Friends – a bond of friendship between two communities’.
2.30–3.30pm: Preparation - Departure and Fly–bys of F16s and Fan Jet Falcon
5pm: Community Area closes
7pm: Airfield closes
NOTES
• Flying has taken place on North Weald's still very active airfield since 1916; with more than 50 units from seven nations [UK, USA, Norway, New Zealand, Canada, Czechoslovakia and Poland] operating from RAF North Weald - prior to the station's closure in 1964.
• On June 19th 2007, the 55th anniversary of the unveiling of North Weald's Norwegian Memorial stone and the day of the unveiling of Bodo Air Station's new Spitfire Gate Guardian; a symbolic bonding between the communities of Bodø and North Weald was initiated.
An example of the close friendship between the people of our two nations, forged in war and thriving in peace, it is a symbolic reminder of the long standing links both communities have with the Royal Norwegian Air Force, past and present; Including an active airfield, one the WWII home of 132 [Norwegian] Wing and the other a major NATO base; the home of today’s 132 Wing with their F16 fighters.
• 'Olympics 2012 is about people of all nations bonding together at one place, where symbolically conflict and politics are put aside’.
With the 2012 Olympics taking place in London and the Athletes' Village and main events venues being sited only a short distance from its community, North Weald Basset Parish Council have proposed that the opportunity should be taken to instigate a community partnership project which would aim to strengthen and where necessary rekindle links with the people of the nations whose squadrons were stationed at RAF North Weald.
Reflecting on the past but principally highlighting the role of today’s young people, represented by those taking part in the next Olympics, who are as vital to ensuring our continued global well-being as their forbearers who flew from North Weald more than 60 years ago.
The intention is to launch the project at the North Weald Airfield Community Open Day and Fly-in being held at the still very active airfield on Sunday 13th September.
To read more about the Royal Norwegian Airforce go to the Royal Norwegian Airforce website, and to the Bodø Main Airbase website.

http://northwealdairfieldhistory.org/blog/arthur-moreton/2009/07/23/13th-september-2009-spirit-north-weald-community-day-fly

Bill
Will do.
Paul

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Hi Everyone

Went over to North Weald this afternoon, quite busy with a lot of civil doing circuits, landing, leaving. The Gnats took off for 'Roughham???' about 4pm ish returned about 5.

Picked up a flyer about the fly-in day on 13th Sept.
Says:-
F16's from Norwegian Air Force ( I was also told there maybe a support transport plain with them???
Goes on to say' Many of North Wealds regular visitors including aircraft from RAF's 72(R) Squadron and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are expected to fly-in.
Gates open at 9am & the community area opens from 11am.
Entry is£3 (£2 under 12 & over 60) parking is free.

A good fun day & inexpensive.

Regards

Bill

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Yep I got the wrong 'Plain' Ahhhhh 'Plane'

Bill

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Bill

There is: 1pm: Target arrival time for RNorAF Fan Jet Falcon and two F16 aircraft (subject to operational circumstances), veterans and Norwegian civic party.

Bill Lewis wrote:: Hi Everyone

Went over to North Weald this afternoon, quite busy with a lot of civil doing circuits, landing, leaving. The Gnats took off for 'Roughham???' about 4pm ish returned about 5.

Picked up a flyer about the fly-in day on 13th Sept.
Says:-
F16's from Norwegian Air Force ( I was also told there maybe a support transport plain with them???
Goes on to say' Many of North Wealds regular visitors including aircraft from RAF's 72(R) Squadron and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are expected to fly-in.
Gates open at 9am & the community area opens from 11am.
Entry is£3 (£2 under 12 & over 60) parking is free.

A good fun day & inexpensive.

Regards

Bill

Sounds like it could be a great day, what a bargain too! What's the community area though? Smile

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Hi
Community Area is basicaly Charity & local organisation promotion stalls
Bill

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Posted by TJJ on UKAR

Quote :: Just heard this afternoon that the Norwegians are now planning to arrive in a four-ship formation:

Two-seat F16, single-seat F-16, Falcon and Vampire, arriving Friday lunchtime

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From UKAR:

by TJJ on Thu 10 Sep 2009, 7:40 pm Slight change of plan today. The Norwegian Vampire flew in at about 16.40.

I spoke to the Airfield Manager and The Squadron this afternoon. There is no restriction in coming to the airfield tomorrow, but only in the fenced off public areas which will be used for the weekend or on the market concrete apron. They also ask that as this is a charity event to raise money for the RAFA Wings Appeal, that you also make a donation if you come on Friday or Saturday.