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Benevolens Magister
After a really great long weekend at Duxford for the BoB 75th Anniversary show, with Andy (Crimea River) and Jeff (Hunt) from Canada, his friend Jason from the USA, and Karl (Rochie),his daughter April, and myself, we got talking about trying to organise a bigger, better meeting of forum members, from as many countries as possible, at one of the World's biggest and best 'warbird' air displays - 'Flying Legends', at Duxford, UK.
It's evident from the posts in the Duxford BoB 75 threads, that there is some genuine interest in getting together, and I therefore propose that those interested aim for 'Legends' in 2017, which should allow plenty of time to organise, arrange and save for the event, rather than try to 'cram it in' next year, when people probably already have holiday plans and / or other commitments.
The event is always held over two days, on the second weekend in July and, as with other major shows at this historic WW2 airfield, hotel and B&B accommodation is always fully booked up in advance, so reservations need to be made early, another good reason for planning so far ahead.
Although it would be nice to have all those attending staying at the same hotel (or other accommodation), I realise that the travel arrangements, duration of stay, logistics and other factors could possibly preclude this, but I'm sure that we could at least arrange a suitable venue for a 'social gathering' at some point during the event.
Karl and I normally travel to the area on the Saturday, attend the show on the Sunday, then visit either Duxford or another museum on the Monday, returning home on the Tuesday, when we use a campsite at Fowlmere, literally 'just up the road' from DX. Although perhaps not ideal for some, the campsite could possibly be a useful, and convenient alternative, to hotels which may be located further from DX, and, of course, it would cost a lot less.
I think that extra camping equipment could easily be arranged and sorted, ready for those who wish to utilise this facility, and I'd be willing to organise this aspect, along with any other help I could provide to potential visitors.
For those who would definitely prefer more substantial accommodation, then again, I am willing to locate and advise on hotel and B&B possibilities within a convenient distance from DX, and provide information on transport etc.
Depending on how many would ultimately attend, such things as 'mini bus' transport could be arranged, as well as 'block-booking' of accommodation, and 'Group Tickets' for the airshow itself.
The nearest airports for those travelling from the North American Continent, are London Heathrow and London Gatwick, which also serve flights from most of the World, with London Stanstead, and Luton, also catering for flights from Europe.
Anyone travelling to Manchester could possibly have the dubious pleasure of being driven to Duxford by yours truly, as I live only 12 miles from this International Airport !
So, the idea has now been publicly posted, there's 21 months in which to plan, organise and implement the proposal, and all we need now are names and numbers !
How many takers ?
It's evident from the posts in the Duxford BoB 75 threads, that there is some genuine interest in getting together, and I therefore propose that those interested aim for 'Legends' in 2017, which should allow plenty of time to organise, arrange and save for the event, rather than try to 'cram it in' next year, when people probably already have holiday plans and / or other commitments.
The event is always held over two days, on the second weekend in July and, as with other major shows at this historic WW2 airfield, hotel and B&B accommodation is always fully booked up in advance, so reservations need to be made early, another good reason for planning so far ahead.
Although it would be nice to have all those attending staying at the same hotel (or other accommodation), I realise that the travel arrangements, duration of stay, logistics and other factors could possibly preclude this, but I'm sure that we could at least arrange a suitable venue for a 'social gathering' at some point during the event.
Karl and I normally travel to the area on the Saturday, attend the show on the Sunday, then visit either Duxford or another museum on the Monday, returning home on the Tuesday, when we use a campsite at Fowlmere, literally 'just up the road' from DX. Although perhaps not ideal for some, the campsite could possibly be a useful, and convenient alternative, to hotels which may be located further from DX, and, of course, it would cost a lot less.
I think that extra camping equipment could easily be arranged and sorted, ready for those who wish to utilise this facility, and I'd be willing to organise this aspect, along with any other help I could provide to potential visitors.
For those who would definitely prefer more substantial accommodation, then again, I am willing to locate and advise on hotel and B&B possibilities within a convenient distance from DX, and provide information on transport etc.
Depending on how many would ultimately attend, such things as 'mini bus' transport could be arranged, as well as 'block-booking' of accommodation, and 'Group Tickets' for the airshow itself.
The nearest airports for those travelling from the North American Continent, are London Heathrow and London Gatwick, which also serve flights from most of the World, with London Stanstead, and Luton, also catering for flights from Europe.
Anyone travelling to Manchester could possibly have the dubious pleasure of being driven to Duxford by yours truly, as I live only 12 miles from this International Airport !
So, the idea has now been publicly posted, there's 21 months in which to plan, organise and implement the proposal, and all we need now are names and numbers !
How many takers ?
