AIRCRAFT buffs are expected to flock to this weekend's Liverpool aviation fair.

This year's fair will be held at the Marriott hotel on the site of the former Speke airport on Sunday.

Families will have a chance to take helicopter flights and there will also be a prize draw for flying lessons supplied by Ravenair, the Liverpool helicentre and West Lancs microlight school.

Horizon Simulation is offering the chance to win a flight for two people down the Welsh coast to Caernarfon and back over Mount Snowdon.

There will be a series of interactive exhibits, including historic fighter cockpits, ejection seats, WWII military vehicles and flight simulators.

There will also be classic cars and motorbikes, a fun-fair, barbecue and aviation art exhibition.

This year's event, organised by Liverpool Jet-stream club, will raise money for club funds, the RSPCA at Halewood, and the Marie Curie cancer hospice in Woolton.

The event will run from 10am to 5pm and entry is £2 per person or £5 per car.

Glad you posted this, this is just my cup of tea- hopefully ill be there on sunday!

Glad you posted this, this is just my cup of tea- hopefully ill be there on sunday!

Might see ya there with me camera :Colorz_Grey_PDT_16::PDT_Piratz_26:

Ill look out for you- when not oohing and aahing at the vehicles/ cockpits etc!

Will either of you take a helicopter ride?

Will either of you take a helicopter ride?

nope :shock:

nope :shock:

I don't blame you.:)

Mmmm...tempting- but it probably costs a fortune. however, i would like to fly in one at least once- who knows??

Mmmm...tempting- but it probably costs a fortune. however, i would like to fly in one at least once- who knows??

Take a few piccies if you do.:)

Will either of you take a helicopter ride?

If the good Lord had meant me to fly then He would have given me wings!

:Colorz_Grey_PDT_24:

Being in a helicopter would rock!:celb (23):

I went and took a few pics.

http://static.flickr.com/69/201810013_9fb372697e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/201810013/)

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Apparently, there was an entry fee but I walked straught in, oops :ninja:

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Heres the Jet Ranger we flew in

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We take off...

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Garston comes into view

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Dont look down!

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Towards the city centre
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Allerton / Mossley Hill
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Towards Woolton
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Who knows what this building is? The map just says "school"
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Fiddlers Ferry power station in the distance
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Hunts Cross / Halewood

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Woolton
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Halewood
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Jaguar / Land Rover plant
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Speke and JLA
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Towards North wales
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The Airport- on the far left an aircraft is landing
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another view
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New Mersey Retail park
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The old airport site
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And we come back to Earth.....A very enjoyable trip!

Spectacular :PDT_Piratz_26:, thanks for them. I would have **** myself :celb (23):

THOUSANDS of aircraft enthusiasts ensured the second Liverpool aviation fair was a soar-away success.

Light planes and helicopters from Merseyside police and the RAF featured alongside dragster cars and a collection of aviation arton display at the event held at the Marriott hotel, built on the former Speke Aerodrome.

The event yesterday was organised by the Jetstream Club which owns and maintains the 4th Jetstream J41 prototype at the hotel. Funds raised from the fair will be distributed between the Jetstream Club, Marie Curie Cancer Hospice, Liverpool RSPCA and the Fire Support Network.

Organiser RoyCoates said: "What blew me away was the generosity of the exhibitors. The dragster team came all the way from York and took part for nothing."

Spectacular :PDT_Piratz_26:, thanks for them. I would have **** myself :celb (23):




So did I! Concentrating on taking pics kept my mind from the reality of being so high up in a fallible machine!

THE RAF's new Typhoon fighter will be the star attraction at this year's Southport Air Show.The supersonic Typhoon will perform an action-packed aerobatic display on both days of the show, wowing an anticipated crowd of 200,000.

http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100regionalnews/tm_objectid=17496602%26method=full%26siteid=50061% 26headline=raf%2ds%2dlatest%2dfighter%2dto%2dstar% 2dat%2dsouthport%2dair%2dshow-name_page.html

Cheers Paul, another date for the diary!

Cheers Paul, another date for the diary!

I don't know if this is to your liking but RAF Woodvale have an event on at the weekend also,have a look at the video on the site and see what you think.:)

http://woodvalerally.co.uk/

Looks like a good day out- however, after a hectic weekend last week, this weekend is put aside for all the stuff its been to hot to do-tidying up the house and garden!

But hopefully ill make Southport

Great pictures, amazing how parts of Merseyside are green, especially around Halewood.

Went pass Everton's new training ground yesterday which is by the RSPCA in Halewood, lots of work taking place.

Looks like a good day out- however, after a hectic weekend last week, this weekend is put aside for all the stuff its been to hot to do-tidying up the house and garden!

But hopefully ill make Southport

It does doesn't it I suppose you could always keep it in mind for next year.:)

Yes, maybe next time. Could tie in with a trip to Ainsdale/ Formby.

Yes, maybe next time. Could tie in with a trip to Ainsdale/ Formby.


I was thinking that,they must do helicopter tours there surely? the coastline around there must be stunning from the air.

Ill bet. I have a aerial photo book "Britains Coastlines from the Air", which is always a pleasure to look at. Coastal scenery to me cant be beat.

Ill bet. I have a aerial photo book "Britains Coastlines from the Air", which is always a pleasure to look at. Coastal scenery to me cant be beat.

I agree.

Tomorrow:

http://www.jetstream-club.org/fair2007/poster650.jpg (http://www.jetstream-club.org/)

Classic and American cars. :handclap:
Yummy!
I'll be there.

The planes are already out and about by our house, may pay a visit at some point.

Exactly the same as last year give or take a couple of displays and the Whispering Giant:

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^^James Bond Jag^^

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^^Austin Powers Shaguar^^

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I went to this but was disappointed I though there would be more there

I went as well. Apart from the rain I had a good day out.
Managed to get onto the top waving bay.
The undercarriage of the Britania will be in place about 26 - 29 July 07.
Looking forward to seeing it up on its wheels.

Phredd

great photos Kev & Phredd :PDT_Piratz_26:

Very nice, Kev and Phredd.

Here's my contribution.

Obligatory shot of helicopter in flight.
Honest.
It's just left the ground!
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This was the one that cost £20 a trip.
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They moved the stand from the front when I asked nicely.
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This one, too.
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More to come.
Later. :)

Great pics folks :PDT_Piratz_26:. I've re- added all my pics back into this thread.

Philip :- re Pic number two.
It was £20 for youngsters ?age?
£25 for adults. Seemed steep for the length of time in the air.
That comment was not mine but from a pilot in the other Merseyside chopper.
In my days with the Army, time and cost meant nothing, so I cannot expand on the comment.
Phredd

There are pics from the helicopter at the start of this thread from 2006. U wouldn't get me in that though I'd love too :PDT_Xtremez_42:

I was informed today that the area where the copter was taking off from will not be available next year. A office block is due to be built there.
Alternative helipad looks very dim at present.
I will be shot down in flames for this comment, BUT not all buildings are good for Liverpool.:disgust:
Phredd

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IT WAS “toys for the boys – and girls” over the weekend as the sun made a timely appearance to help out the North West Motor Show and Liverpool’s third annual Aviation Fair at the old Speke Aerodrome.

While Southport played host to its best ever motor show those who prefer to look upwards were rewarded with a bumper crop of aircraft of all shapes in Speke.

Roy Coates, chairman of the Jetstream Club which organised the airshow, said it had been a fantastic day.

He said: “It’s the kind of stuff you don’t get to see every day.

“All the people who have been here have been nice people and we’ve been well supported by the public.

“Now we’re looking forward to next year which will mark the 75th birthday for Liverpool airport.”

The event included all types of aircraft from classic fighter aircraft to helicopters and microlights.

Mr Coates added: “The kids love it, it’s a real hit with them, and with the men too – toys for the boys. And we’ve had a good turnout and the weather was kind to us too.”

Indoors, in addition to many vendors offering aviation memorabilia there was an art exhibition and flight simulator action for those keen to get behind the controls themselves.

Hatfields Jaguar also attended with the rocket equipped evil Zao’s Jaguar from the James Bond film Die Another Day.

For those who prefer the ground the North West Motor Show came to Southport.

The event, now in its fifth year, featured live track action, motorcycle stunts and hundreds of classic cars.

The Techno Centre also showcased motor industry innovations into cleaner driving, and there was a special exhibit featuring award-winning students from the University of Liverpool and their “Formula Student” racing car.

Tom Walsh, one of those involved in organising the event which is put on by Sefton Council and the private sector, said it was their “best show ever”.

He estimated 10,000-11,000 people had attended the weekend show.

source (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpooldailypost/news/regionalnews/tm_headline=cars-%2D%2D8211%2D-and-planes-%2D%2D8211%2D-star-in-regional-shows%26method=full%26objectid=19350466%26siteid=5 0061-name_page.html)

Great photos, everyone! :handclap: :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

Chris

Hi everyone,

Im new to this, when is this Liverpool Fair.????

Would like to meet some new buds with same interest as me.

Paul

>> http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1869