Salute 2019, Excel London 6th April

**Guntruck** · 07-23-2018 04:32

We have been invited to put on a game at Salute next year, 6th April. As before it is at Excel London.

Unfortunately I am ‘otherwise engaged’ on that day, so does anyone else want to run with this? If so, I’ll send the details.

**johnbiggles** · 07-23-2018 07:25

If there is someone closer then me who wants to act as liaison officer while I coordinate games and material, I will happily share the post.
See who else sticks their head over the parapet

**Guntruck** · 07-23-2018 09:42

Originally Posted by johnbiggles

If there is someone closer then me who wants to act as liaison officer while I coordinate games and material, I will happily share the post.
See who else sticks their head over the parapet

It would be nice if someone stuck their hand up, but failing that I can do the liaison bit. What size table are you after John?

**Hedeby** · 07-23-2018 10:48

Can't promise but always wanted to do Salute. Always planned to stay with my brother but the bugger moved to Yorkshire lol

**David Manley** · 07-23-2018 11:35

No can do, I've been asked to run my "Stingray" game at the event

**flash** · 07-23-2018 14:19

My area but may not be much longer so cannot commit to this just now.

**Flying Helmut** · 07-23-2018 14:44

I can't tell, this far off, whether I will be available or not.
I hope to be.

**johnbiggles** · 07-24-2018 03:37

Originally Posted by Guntruck

It would be nice if someone stuck their hand up, but failing that I can do the liaison bit. What size table are you after John?

What size table do we usually have?
four to eight mats plus a bit of display area, it depends on who else can come, and if they will bring a few more mats etc. ( I only have one of each of the official mats)
Will do WWI Western Front in the a.m. and WWII Western Desert in the p.m. probably

**flash** · 07-24-2018 09:47

Originally Posted by johnbiggles

What size table do we usually have?

We had a 10x6 table at Bovi (4 tables) that I switched round to make a 12'x5' table -

I got 5 mats on that side by side, it gave room to have control boards on the edge & most could reach the middle. We only used four of the mats as I had a display on the fifth.

Looking at Salute pics we had at least five tables so about 12.5'x6'

I'd suggest you consider switching 4 of the tables round there too that'll give a 12x5 plus a table across the top for the display would make it 14.5 x 5 (mostly)

**Guntruck** · 07-24-2018 10:52

Tables at Salute are 6’ x 2.5’. That would give us the 14.5 x 5.

Edit: OK, I've submitted an application for a 14.5 x 5 table. We should know if application has been accepted by end of October.

**mikeemagnus** · 07-26-2018 15:22

I hope to be there again next year. I'll run with it if I can, but I'm not sticking any hand up until a bit closer to the time

**Guntruck** · 11-18-2018 15:19

Gentlemen, start your engines! I've just had confirmation that we have a table for next year's Salute - 6th April. We've got a 6' x 12.5' table, plus a spare table.

Put the date in your diaries, hopefully John (Johnbiggles) can still run with this as I will be otherwise engaged that day.

**mikeemagnus** · 11-19-2018 10:10

OK its in the diary and all things being equal I'll be able to make it again

**flash** · 11-19-2018 11:26

Unlikely I'll make it this time.

**David Manley** · 11-19-2018 12:46

I will be at Salute, but I've been asked to run my "Stingray" participation game at the show so I will see you all there

**johnbiggles** · 11-21-2018 05:23

I'm still ok for this, hopefully Tim will be as well.
WWI in the morning, WWII in the afternoon like last year.
Possibly some Tripods on display if they have arrived?

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-21-2018 08:37

Bit too close to the date for us leaving for Prague I'm afraid John, otherwise I would be blagging a lift down with you again.
Rob.

**mikeemagnus** · 11-21-2018 11:21

WWI in the morning, WWII in the afternoon like last year.

Sounds good to me John

**Flying Helmut** · 11-21-2018 16:12

I hope to be there, but work will be taking a serious turn-for-the-REALLY-worse in March, and I'm booked to go to Prague a couple of days after Salute.

If I can attend Salute, I'll be happy to support whatever John runs, except (of course) SAILS or Tripe-pods.

**OldGuy59** · 11-21-2018 17:39

Originally Posted by David Manley

I will be at Salute, but I've been asked to run my "Stingray" participation game at the show so I will see you all there

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Wording needs work, but I'm not the expert on Stingray, nor David's game.

**Guntruck** · 11-22-2018 00:03

Nice!

**mikeemagnus** · 11-22-2018 01:56

Like that Mike

**Hedeby** · 12-14-2018 10:35

Really hoping to be able to make it down.. haven’t managed to get to this one before

**johnbiggles** · 02-09-2019 05:33

Hi chaps, it is time to stand up and be counted!
Steve is sending me the wrist bands for this year's Salute and I need to know who needs one sending to them and who will pick up on the day.

**mikeemagnus** · 02-10-2019 10:54

I'll be there John. Pick up on the day is good. I'm travelling down from Barnet via the underground so shall arrive as early as I can. Let me know if you want me to bring anything in the way of kit, although shall not be able to bring that much.

**Guntruck** · 02-10-2019 11:39

So, I’m at Salute but on our clubs game, deep in Helmand Province or some such. If the Wings table needs anything brought along, I will be happy to oblige if it saves some carting stuff long distances.

**Rabscallion** · 02-23-2019 08:11

I will be going to Salute - Happy to help out too

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 02-23-2019 12:08

Will you be wanting your polo shirt Rob. I still have it waiting for you.
Rob

**Shiraz68** · 02-26-2019 07:15

Rob,
I am heading over to Salute from Germany so will find your table at the show and say hello.
Adie

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 02-26-2019 07:21

We may pass in the night, but not at Salute I'm afraid Adie. That is the weekend we go over to Prague for the week prior to the Con.
Rob.

**Shiraz68** · 02-26-2019 07:29

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

We may pass in the night, but not at Salute I'm afraid Adie. That is the weekend we go over to Prague for the week prior to the Con.
Rob.

Oops, sorry - I had read that earlier but then it slipped my mind.

**mikeemagnus** · 02-26-2019 11:18

Look forward tp meeting you Adie

**Rabscallion** · 03-01-2019 03:23

Re Polo Shirt - Hi Rob - Yes please

**Rabscallion** · 03-01-2019 03:24

Re Wrist bands - If one is available I can commit. Can you send it to me?

**Guntruck** · 03-01-2019 05:51

Originally Posted by Rabscallion

Re Wrist bands - If one is available I can commit. Can you send it to me?

I am assuming Mr Biggles has received them by now.

**Rabscallion** · 03-06-2019 11:13

Hi all,

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the show. Looks like your fully subscribed for this one but will be keen to hang out anyway if that's ok? I promise not to get in the way
Rob

**Shiraz68** · 03-07-2019 00:47

Originally Posted by mikeemagnus

Look forward tp meeting you Adie

And you Mike. I will be bringing my son with me so hope we can get a game with you all.

**Flying Helmut** · 03-07-2019 01:44

Originally Posted by Rabscallion

Hi all,

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the show. Looks like your fully subscribed for this one but will be keen to hang out anyway if that's ok? I promise not to get in the way
Rob

Of course it's OK!
We may be limited to a specific number of wrist bands, but any number of 'Drome members are always welcome to come play with us.
The more the merrier, actually, as it allows us to rotate away from the tables to get a look around the rest of the show, and get our shopping done.

If your plane gets in the way, it WILL be shot down!

**Flying Helmut** · 03-07-2019 01:45

Originally Posted by Shiraz68

And you Mike. I will be bringing my son with me so hope we can get a game with you all.

You'll both be more than welcome.

**johnbiggles** · 03-07-2019 08:50

Originally Posted by Rabscallion

Hi all,

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the show. Looks like your fully subscribed for this one but will be keen to hang out anyway if that's ok? I promise not to get in the way
Rob

Hi All,
Rob, please check your inbox, and the good news is I miscounted the available wristbands, so there is room for one more if anyone can spare the time.

**mikeemagnus** · 04-02-2019 11:42

So here we are again. Doesn't time fly!!!!! I'm still not sure if I am bringing anything along with me. But as both John and Tim are attending, or so I believe, I guess there will be plenty of gear available. Really looking forward to it and to meeting up with all of you. Safe trips

**Rabscallion** · 04-02-2019 14:21

Yep, train all booked - looking forward to seeing everyone.

**johnbiggles** · 04-03-2019 04:22

Pre-flight briefing chaps,
I want everyone formed up in their best uniforms, make sure your batmen have given your boots an extra polish, we want to look our best when we give the jolly old Hun a thrashing at the weekend, (unless you are a Hun of course). We will be putting on a special Op at around 10:00 hours, details a bit hush hush at the moment, but I'm sure we'll all have a jolly good time, and bag plenty enemy aircraft (unless etc. etc.)
Tally Ho!

**Guntruck** · 04-03-2019 04:29

I am in charge of ground operations agin the Taliban on another table, but at some point I shall wander across to say hello and generally make a nuisance of myself.

John, do you need anything bringing in?

**mikeemagnus** · 04-05-2019 01:34

Tally ho indeed

CU all tomoz - Over and out, for now

**Flying Helmut** · 04-05-2019 03:15

Hope to be there bright and early, but having a few issues at the moment.

See you chaps tomorrow.

**Guntruck** · 04-05-2019 04:01

Just loading the car for setting up this afto at Excel. See you all tomorrow.

**johnbiggles** · 04-05-2019 06:26

I am hoping to arrive about 0900, to help Tim finish setting up.
Will be loading the car up tonight when I get home from work

**johnbiggles** · 04-05-2019 10:15

Ok, car full of stuff, alarm set for stupid o'clock, will have a last check on here around 10 tonight in case any last minute issues crop up. Will be setting off around 0630, might remember to check phone before leaving.