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Archived 29 August 2001

RAF Waddington Air Display, Lincolnshire – Saturday 24 June

Having settled in to the new season, new Team and new display, the first day of RAF Waddington was a triumph for the Blue Eagles, presenting one of the most exciting and perfect displays the Team has ever flown. The weather was less than perfect, and we will be bringing you a pilot’s eye view of the full display on Sunday, when the weather is expected to improve. The crowd were agog at the flying display, and the ground Team did roaring trade in support as a result. Here is a ground crew’s eye view of the work required at such a prestigious event:


The ground Team are on site early setting up the display

The ground Team are on site early setting up the display. The caravan includes videos and memorabilia of the Team in action.

The air and ground crew work as a Team

At any display, the air and ground crews work together to man the stand, enabling the public to have such items as their posters signed by the whole Team. This makes for a long day for everybody!

Waddington is a big show!

To give you an idea of the size of the RAF Waddington show, this is the view of the Blue Eagles display finale from the caravan! The flight line is a good half mile from the site!

Only the mighty lancaster truly suited the weather.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster was the only aircraft who’s majestic presence suited the dark and gloomy weather of the Saturday.

The commentary Team enjoyed the Blue Eagles display

The professional Waddington commentary Team, here with Angie, Mike and and guest Russ, thoroughly enjoyed the Blue Eagles display.

The Waddington static park included some rare and exotic types.

The Waddington static park included some rare and exotic types, including this two-seat Italian Air Force F-104 Starfighter.

Peter Jackson brought his Team to Waddington.

Peter Jackson, the Jeweller, and one of the sponsors of the Team, brought his crew to the show. Here Team lead, "Cuz" Curry and he discuss the new Blue Eagles 2000 Breitling watch, an Emergency model with a built in radio beacon.

On board the ejection seat

Challenges are often issued by other teams, and here Sharon and Chris of the Blue Eagles ground crew respond to one by volunteering to ride a bungee powered ejection seat, catapulting them 100 feet in the air!

 

Click here to see flying display from Sunday.

 

Click here to see the earlier pictures from Sunday’s show.


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