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Small aircraft arobatics over the village and Kintyre today. As most of you would have heard the sound of aircraft engines as this plane spent hours doing rolls, loops, dives and stalls high up in the sky. Very thrilling to watch despite the grey sky. Pictures are a bit fuzzy but you could just make out what make of plane it is. Anyone know from the airshow organizers?

JD,

Grob Tutors from University Air Squadron RAF leuchars.

There are 4 based here in total for the next 3 weeks from now, unfortunately not displaying at the show, but they are certainly raising awareness around the area for the show. They are also giving the guys in the tower plenty practice of being busy too!

They are based here for RAF air cadets on summer camp, each section gets a 20 minute flight experience in one, flown by ex-fast jet pilots who are now retired, i can assure you there have been a few green faces & sick bags coming off the aircraft.....quite funny watching it actually, but the kids are loving it. They flew for 17.75 hours on Tuesday between the 4 aircraft.

Only downside is that we have had a couple of complaints about them being so noisy..... i suppose it takes all sorts & each to their own. I too think it is great watching them loop the loop.....it is our turn next week in them to get a shot so the kids can laugh at us this time!

Campbeltown Airshow wrote

i can assure you there have been a few green faces & sick bags coming off the aircraft.....quite funny watching it actually, but the kids are loving it

Aye fond memories of circa 1967 in a Chipmunk over Westport. I sometimes think that my stomach is still up there

oorly

Well oorly you will have even fonder memories at the show, as you know caledonian chipmunks are coming with 2 aircraft & we also have another coming over from prestwick, sturdy old planes, just like the grobs now, makes you wonder in 30 years will we be saying the same abouth the grobs of today????

Campbeltown Airshow wrote:JD,

Grob Tutors from University Air Squadron RAF leuchars.

There are 4 based here in total for the next 3 weeks from now, unfortunately not displaying at the show, but they are certainly raising awareness around the area for the show. They are also giving the guys in the tower plenty practice of being busy too!

They are based here for RAF air cadets on summer camp, each section gets a 20 minute flight experience in one, flown by ex-fast jet pilots who are now retired, i can assure you there have been a few green faces & sick bags coming off the aircraft.....quite funny watching it actually, but the kids are loving it. They flew for 17.75 hours on Tuesday between the 4 aircraft.

Only downside is that we have had a couple of complaints about them being so noisy..... i suppose it takes all sorts & each to their own. I too think it is great watching them loop the loop.....it is our turn next week in them to get a shot so the kids can laugh at us this time!

Thanks for that info CA.

I, green faces and sick bags definitely on the menu after that display. Just a pity my camera was not a wee more professional to get some decent pics.

They're great pictures, JD! Thanks for posting.