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Photowalk – Bournemouth Air Show
2nd September 2022 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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This year the Bournemouth Air Show has been delayed to early September. This is good news for us – kids are back to school, weather is cooler, clouds are in the sky; all add up to a photographic treat at what is one of the premier Air Shows in the Country.
Yes, I know its a little way from Chichester, but it really is worth it. It is. So give yourself a shake if the sofa looks tempting, grab a friend, share cars and petrol, buy the train ticket, make time in your diaries and get yourself there. You wont regret it.
The event is run over four days, and without doubt the best day is Friday, it has a full programme of flying, er, acts, and – its not the weekend. So Friday it is.
Friday will see the Red Arrows, Typhoon (hold your ears), Queens flight (Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane) and the Chinook. Flying timetables can, do and will change but right now (24th Aug) there will also be Richard Goodwin (for me the outstanding photogenic display, see the pic), The Blades, The Wingwalkers, Fireflies and The Swordfish.
Even better is that this is one of the few places where you are at eye level with the aircraft; they fly over the sea parallel to the beach whilst you – if you go with me – are at the highest spot on the coast road. Even better is that I have found a place, slightly elevated above the road. Its out of the way of other people; jostling for position with the wannabee who has the biggest white lens in existence just cant happen.
And its free! Trains run freely and parking is easy; everyone else will have taken the train ……
So, if you are tempted (really – dont miss it), the flying begins at 12.45 on Friday 2nd September, in Bournemouth. If you wish to be sure of getting access to the elevated spot (word has got out over the years) you may need to be there earlier. I shall probably aim to be there at noon – but there are no guarantees. Parking is at Cotlands Road Car Park (BH1 3QW). The meet point and spot to get to is on East Overcliff Drive, 20 metres east of its junction with Manor Road.
The best way to describe the exact meet point is by using What Three Words – its address is pills.panic.villa
What to bring? Yourself, appropriate clothing, water. A camera and long lens. If you can deal with the hassle, a folding chair or stool can be very handy indeed, otherwise its a long time to be standing. The last display is at 16.30.
As always, my mobby is 07974 173345 and it always helps if you let me know you are coming. And thats it – see you there 🙂