Eastbourne Airshow - advice?

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Hello. I think this the right forums for airshows?

Can anyone give advice on Eastbourne next week please? In particular, the best place to shoot from.

I might go for two days - once from the prom, and once up Beacy Head. Reasonable idea?

Also, is it possible to see flight times? I see punters are encouraged to buy the official programme, but it's sold out.

Any tips appreciated. Thanks,
 
I would suggest approaching a visitor who has a programme and ask if you could take a snapshot of the flight program on your phone ;)
 
I've not been to the Eastbourne show, but regularly attend the one in Clacton. Flight times for this are generally kept secret with the exception of the red arrows & BBMF. Something that annoys me somewhat, but as I'm likely to be there all day anyway it's not that significant.

Programmes have always been available along the seafront on the days (va numerous mobile sellers). Even when I have brought the programmes it's not unusual for the times (and even appearances) to change due to weather etc.
 
I went there a few years ago and found a spot up on Beachy Head (I grew up in Eastbourne, so knew the area) - A number of the aircraft flew fairly low over the cliffs, so had a good view of them.
I had a lot more space than I would have had down on the seafront.
 
Faldrax said:
I went there a few years ago and found a spot up on Beachy Head (I grew up in Eastbourne, so knew the area) - A number of the aircraft flew fairly low over the cliffs, so had a good view of them.
I had a lot more space than I would have had down on the seafront.
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Nice. Any particular spot you'd recommend?

(I grew up in Bexhill, so have a reasonable knowledge of the area)
 
furq said:
Nice. Any particular spot you'd recommend?

(I grew up in Bexhill, so have a reasonable knowledge of the area)
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No, I just parked where I could and wandered about until I found somewhere that looked OK - decent visibility and not too crowded.
 
The last time I went, we moved from Beachy Head to the esplanade for a better view. The planes fly low along the promenade and the parachutists land down there too.

It was over twenty years ago that I went though, so don't take my advice over someone that's been recently.
 
Petrochemist said:
I've not been to the Eastbourne show, but regularly attend the one in Clacton. Flight times for this are generally kept secret with the exception of the red arrows & BBMF. Something that annoys me somewhat, but as I'm likely to be there all day anyway it's not that significant.

Programmes have always been available along the seafront on the days (va numerous mobile sellers). Even when I have brought the programmes it's not unusual for the times (and even appearances) to change due to weather etc.
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I was coming on here to ask about Clacton start time.
Was going to go on the Thursday but probably not going to stay for the twilight bit necessarily.
Do you know I go time to aim to be there for ?
 
leaky5 said:
I was coming on here to ask about Clacton start time.
Was going to go on the Thursday but probably not going to stay for the twilight bit necessarily.
Do you know I go time to aim to be there for ?
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Flying starts about 12.00/1230
In the past I found the end of the pier to be best vantage point for photography. Id aim to get there for about 11 to secure a decent spot.
 
Wandering star said:
Flying starts about 12.00/1230
In the past I found the end of the pier to be best vantage point for photography. Id aim to get there for about 11 to secure a decent spot.
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I've only tried the pier once. I generally prefer upper promenade about half way between the pier & the common taters. I then generally head for the lower section for the evening

I should be back in the UK in time for the airshow, though there's the best part of 1000km to drive first. I'm generally there both days (including the evening) but it's only 5 miles from home for me :)
 
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