NEW THREAD for National Aerodrome get together

**Hedeby** · 12-05-2013 15:56

If you flying in to Doncaster am sure I can be there to meet and greet

**Hedeby** · 12-05-2013 15:58

East Midlands is about 1 hour away (if you put your foot down a bit) so its a good choice if you can't get into Doncaster
Leeds/Bradford would also work - about an hour away in the opposite direction

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-05-2013 23:54

All sorted chaps. Eileen and I will pick Andrzej up at either airport, and bring him to the venue, as she has to deliver me anyway, and EM airport is only half an hour from where we live.
Rob.

**RichJ** · 12-13-2013 14:38

Is it possible I can join in the frivolity please?
Rich Jones

**Hedeby** · 12-13-2013 16:49

Of course old chap, the more the merrier, all are welcome

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-14-2013 01:55

.....and it was 21 and rising, I said 21 and rising. (to the tune of 'How High's the Water Pappa - J. Cash)

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-14-2013 01:55

Yes indeed, we are anxious to meet any members from all over the world if they can make it to this historical event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War.
Rob.

**itchy** · 12-14-2013 02:50

Added you to the list of Brave pilots Rich . 21? I've missed one ,,,who's that ..speak up

**RichJ** · 12-14-2013 02:58

Thanks, you are a gentleman and a scholar!

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-14-2013 07:19

20 at last count, so must be 21 now.

Originally Posted by itchy

Added you to the list of Brave pilots Rich . 21? I've missed one ,,,who's that ..speak up

**Flying Helmut** · 12-14-2013 07:24

Can I be No 22 then, please?
Not Catch 22, of course!
Tim

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-14-2013 07:37

It's took me a while to get back to this. a 75mm wide (3") machine woven badge (light blue background, black wings and red (?) letters/numbers is my first thought) would cost approximately £4. As the number 14 is appropriate for 1914 anniversary of start of WW1 and the 2014 first meeting of the aerodrome it makes the date immaterial for this badge. Are those who are attending still interested if you are could you PM me with a yes or no. Plus which variant right or left. Thanks.

Neil

**David Manley** · 12-14-2013 07:42

Looks good, and very tempting. Might I suggest the text in black as well? What you have there looks pretty good as it is, and I'm not sure red text would work. Would the patch have a woven edging fringe? Thinking it would look good on our aerodrome shirts

**itchy** · 12-14-2013 08:06

Added you Tim ,though according to the list Ive only got 21 confirmed and 4 possibles ? if any is not on the list could you please let me know that Ive missed you ,I know its not end of the world but it would be nice to let the owners know how many to expect .
Cheers

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-14-2013 15:16

Yep I'm trying to get the background colour to match the polo/T shirt colour. Perhaps I should have started off the round by asking do we want something to commemorate our first get together which coincides with the 100th anniversary of WW1, sorry to back track here. also I can bring samples of cloth, and metal and enamel badges, with prices to triples next year which might be better to see what's on offer.

Neil

Originally Posted by David Manley

Looks good, and very tempting. Might I suggest the text in black as well? What you have there looks pretty good as it is, and I'm not sure red text would work. Would the patch have a woven edging fringe? Thinking it would look good on our aerodrome shirts

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-14-2013 23:50

I will start the ball rolling then Neil.
The idea is great, and you can put me down for one of the patches and an enamel badge to, if that takes off.(No pun intended) No really honest!
Rob.

**Hedeby** · 12-15-2013 02:37

Put me down for a patch and a badge, also I have one more definite attendee (Bullet Magnet - Simon as he is another Doncaster resident and he can help me with ASDA shop for supplies etc, and I think it's his round !!)
lol, just realised this is post number 300 for me.... only 19,818 behind the Wing Commander now

**itchy** · 12-15-2013 03:20

Bullet Magnet added Chris

**tikkifriend** · 12-15-2013 07:03

Mark me up for a badge and patch to pleade Neil.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-15-2013 14:49

I'll try and get a scan going to show the samples I have and the price ranges.
Enamel type badges have a min order the machine cloth min order is 25.

I'll open a new thread and post in the New Year. We have bags of time. Plus Chris, Simon, Trev and Paul and I had a chat at RECON about trying to get a proper medal rcreated with just Wings Over Britain and the aerodrome design on. Then to see if we can get a bar made for each year/venue. So the first bar would be Doncaster 2014. A bit like a general service medal.

Plus I need to get started looking for a new job in the next few weeks and coming months. Decision made, redundancy package is looking good.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-16-2013 00:26

I also like the medal idea Neil, and would be up for one of those too. Would the price be attractive to the other pilots?
Rob.

**tikkifriend** · 12-16-2013 04:57

Good news about the redundancy then Neil

Got any new line of work in mind yet?

**Brambo** · 12-16-2013 07:32

I'm in for everything

Good look with looking for the new job Neil.

**itchy** · 12-16-2013 08:08

This is I believe the most up to date list of attending and possibles if your not on it and want to be (or if you are and you no longer want to be ) let me know .

attending :22
Itchy
Hedeby
Baron Rolf
F.O.Kyte
Armstrong John
David Manley
NightBomber
Boney 10
Brambo
Se5a
thomatchef
skafloc
BURT
The Black knight.
Guzzi
Hawkhurst
Guntruck
JohnBiggles
Tikkifriend
Rich J
Flying Helmut
bullet magnet

Possibles:4
Htraino
skipper
RJB
Rabbit3

**johnbiggles** · 12-16-2013 09:20

I'll go for the patch and the badge, and the medal!
perhaps something based on the 1914 star? (not the 1914-15 star) then bars for years after?

**David Manley** · 12-16-2013 10:08

Put me down for a patch. Alas badges and medals aren't my thing.

Good news about the redundancy - best of luck for the future

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-17-2013 06:51

Put some feelers out. Some chap called Manfred left me a memo, works for some company called F. Okka (couldn't quite make out the typing it was pretty bad). They want a health and safety rep for some aerial work. Told him I wasn't very good at heights. Never mind something will come up.

Originally Posted by tikkifriend

Good news about the redundancy then Neil

Got any new line of work in mind yet?

**tikkifriend** · 12-17-2013 10:30

Originally Posted by Skafloc

Put some feelers out. Some chap called Manfred left me a memo, works for some company called F. Okka (couldn't quite make out the typing it was pretty bad). They want a health and safety rep for some aerial work. Told him I wasn't very good at heights. Never mind something will come up.

**tikkifriend** · 12-17-2013 10:32

Met His brother once Right SaidFred Seemed a nice Fokker.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-17-2013 10:56

Hey Neil.
I think I managed to track down that Manfred Man.

Click image for larger version.

Name: imagesTROUACCB.jpg
Views: 97
Size: 10.3 KB
ID: 117703

Rob.

**tikkifriend** · 12-17-2013 15:37

Sure thats not the Mighty Quin?

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-17-2013 22:55

That looks like Gunners far right...or am I mistaken?

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Hey Neil.
I think I managed to track down that Manfred Man.

Rob.

**Baron Rolf** · 12-17-2013 23:32

I'm still hoping to attend but if there's any change of plan I'll let you know asap.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-17-2013 23:59

Originally Posted by tikkifriend

Sure thats not the Mighty Quin?

I ain't seen nothing like the Mighty Quinn Paul.

What on earth could you be on about?
Rob.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-18-2013 12:21

Paul must be thinking about the Mighty Wynn not Quin. Wynn Davis mighty striker for the Toon (Newcastle for those south of the Tyne) Way back in the early 70's.

Neil

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

I ain't seen nothing like the Mighty Quinn Paul.

What on earth could you be on about?
Rob.

**tikkifriend** · 12-19-2013 02:55

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Hey Neil.
I think I managed to track down that Manfred Man.

Rob.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liIQLIx2Onw

**tikkifriend** · 12-19-2013 02:56

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

I ain't seen nothing like the Mighty Quinn Paul.

What on earth could you be on about?
Rob.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liIQLIx2Onw

**tikkifriend** · 12-19-2013 04:26

The other mMghty Quin played for Sunderland , then got smart and left.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-19-2013 05:49

Originally Posted by tikkifriend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liIQLIx2Onw

My goodness Paul, that takes me back a few days.

Rob.

**tikkifriend** · 12-19-2013 06:04

Old one but a goody

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-19-2013 06:44

Originally Posted by tikkifriend

Old one but a goody

Here is another Paul.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULqMYxonKzg
Rob.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-19-2013 10:25

Who? Never heard of him.

Originally Posted by tikkifriend

The other mMghty Quin played for Sunderland , then got smart and left.

**tikkifriend** · 12-19-2013 12:40

Boy could Paul Jones shake those Marakas

**tikkifriend** · 12-19-2013 12:45

Heres one for the the new pilots to look out for when heading out into the east.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-GqYkwjTM

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-19-2013 12:46

Originally Posted by tikkifriend

Boy could Paul Jones shake those Marakas

You may say so Paul, but I'm afraid I could not possibly comment.

Kyte.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-20-2013 13:41

Wasn't he on the gallows at Hartlepool?

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

You may say so Paul, but I'm afraid I could not possibly comment.

Kyte.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 12-20-2013 14:18

Originally Posted by Skafloc

Wasn't he on the gallows at Hartlepool?

I think you are getting him mixed up with Micky Dolenz Neil.
Kyte.

**Nightbomber** · 12-20-2013 14:41

Richard...if you please write my humble freaky nick on the list without the space

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 12-21-2013 22:00

Ok. It's official. If flying helmut and Fo Kyte could kindly bring their Zeppelins to Doncaster ( and if anyone else has a nice Zepp and can bring it cold they let me know please?) We will have a 3 Zeppelin flight for all you erstwhile Zepp hunters to shoot down.

**itchy** · 12-21-2013 23:24

Originally Posted by Nightbomber

Richard...if you please write my humble freaky nick on the list without the space

Done Sir ,terribly sorry about that .

and as a general thing I have a friend who works on the local paper ,would we want some coverage and pics advertising the drome ? whats the thoughts on this I coud get people copies as a souvenier and post them on if wanted .