Southend Airshow 2008
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| Sara Tanner from Team Guinot helped launch the airshow |
THE 2008 Maxims Casino Southend Airshow is one of the largest free airshows in Europe.
Staged by Southend Council it takes place over the Spring Bank Holiday - Sunday May 25 and Bank Holiday Monday May 26.
Southend Council says the two-day event attracts approximately three-quarters of a million visitors to Southend, generates more than £10 million into the local economy every year and sustains 60 jobs in Southend.
Since the show began it has attracted more than 10 million visitors to Southend.
Recently the council undertook a cost benefit analysis and commissioned an economic impact study from the East of England Tourist Board to evaluate the costs and benefits of hosting such a large event.
The findings concluded that the event raises the profile of Southend, helping to change negative perceptions of the town and showcasing the many attractions it has to offer.
This in turn creates repeat visitors, who return to Southend to enjoy more of the town's many attractions.
Corporate co-operation is pinpointed as a key strength of the survey, with local companies working together to make the most of the promotional opportunities.
Tourist businesses are well supported - bed spaces are filled, and attractions such as the Pier receive a boost in visitor numbers. Local charities take advantage of the crowds to raise money.
Strong professional bonds between the emergency services and the military are forged, and recruitment stands present career opportunities to the public. Many of the stalls have an educational element.
The council says the 2008 Maxims Casino Southend Airshow promotes social inclusion - there is no admission fee, allowing low-income families to enjoy the event without financial pressures.
8:49am Monday 10th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: APR, Benfleet on 6:00pm Tue 1 Apr 08
Word on the street is:
The Red Arrows will be based at the airport for the weekend of the airshow, prior to flying off for their US tour.
Word on the street is:
The Red Arrows will be based at the airport for the weekend of the airshow, prior to flying off for their US tour.
Posted by: Geezer, Shoeburyness on 3:56pm Sat 3 May 08
Word on the street is:
It will be just as rubbish as last year with only half of the show flying and NOT at the times advertised as last year.
I say ditch the air show it causes no end of problems for residents, Southend is a no go area for the whole weekend.
Word on the street is:
It will be just as rubbish as last year with only half of the show flying and NOT at the times advertised as last year.
I say ditch the air show it causes no end of problems for residents, Southend is a no go area for the whole weekend.
Posted by: devil's Advocate, boozledon on 4:07pm Sun 4 May 08
[quote][bold]Geezer[/bold] wrote:
Word on the street is:
It will be just as rubbish as last year with only half of the show flying and NOT at the times advertised as last year.
I say ditch the air show it causes no end of problems for residents, Southend is a no go area for the whole weekend.[/quote] Why hello Mr Scrooge. Well done, you did not say "Bah humbug" once! You choose to live at a seaside resort and then moan when people come to the seaside. Take some advice: Go away!
Geezer wrote:
Word on the street is:
It will be just as rubbish as last year with only half of the show flying and NOT at the times advertised as last year.
I say ditch the air show it causes no end of problems for residents, Southend is a no go area for the whole weekend.
Why hello Mr Scrooge. Well done, you did not say "Bah humbug" once! You choose to live at a seaside resort and then moan when people come to the seaside. Take some advice: Go away!
Posted by: APR, Benfleet on 7:38pm Sun 4 May 08
I think the weather may have played some small part in last year's problems ?
I think the weather may have played some small part in last year's problems ?
Posted by: Dominic Wilson, Shoeburyness on 11:02am Mon 5 May 08
[quote][bold]APR[/bold] wrote:
Word on the street is:
The Red Arrows will be based at the airport for the weekend of the airshow, prior to flying off for their US tour.[/quote] According to the airshow site, the reds will be flying out of Manston, Kent and will use a helicopter, presumably from Manston to the ground to meet the crowd!
APR wrote:
Word on the street is:
The Red Arrows will be based at the airport for the weekend of the airshow, prior to flying off for their US tour.
According to the airshow site, the reds will be flying out of Manston, Kent and will use a helicopter, presumably from Manston to the ground to meet the crowd!
Posted by: Dan, North Leigh on 10:13am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]Geezer[/bold] wrote:
Word on the street is: It will be just as rubbish as last year with only half of the show flying and NOT at the times advertised as last year. I say ditch the air show it causes no end of problems for residents, Southend is a no go area for the whole weekend.[/quote] Living in Shoebury I doubt it impacts you in any way. If you don't like it, bog off to cornwall for the weekend!
Geezer wrote:
Word on the street is: It will be just as rubbish as last year with only half of the show flying and NOT at the times advertised as last year. I say ditch the air show it causes no end of problems for residents, Southend is a no go area for the whole weekend.
Living in Shoebury I doubt it impacts you in any way. If you don't like it, bog off to cornwall for the weekend!
Posted by: karateman, Poole Dorset on 10:01am Thu 15 May 08
scrooge being as the show is free you have nothing to complain about
scrooge being as the show is free you have nothing to complain about
Posted by: Steve, Rochford on 5:36am Mon 19 May 08
I near the airport. Probably one of the best highlights of the year.
I am a Jock. If I had to pay for it I would.....makes good economic senseb too me!
I agree with Dan, Cornwall is lovely this time of year!
I near the airport. Probably one of the best highlights of the year.
I am a Jock. If I had to pay for it I would.....makes good economic senseb too me!
I agree with Dan, Cornwall is lovely this time of year!
Posted by: David, Southend-on-Sea on 11:54am Wed 21 May 08
There you go already the air show is a pain in the neck and causing traffic congestion. It is only the Wednesday before the event and the seafront is being messed up with many delays being caused while set up begins. Goodness knows it will only get worse. Aaaggghh!!!
As I have said on countless occasions and to put a lie to many contributor’s comments this does not just affect us for two days – it is a whole week and enough is enough.
Please, please, please no more air shows.
There you go already the air show is a pain in the neck and causing traffic congestion. It is only the Wednesday before the event and the seafront is being messed up with many delays being caused while set up begins. Goodness knows it will only get worse. Aaaggghh!!!
As I have said on countless occasions and to put a lie to many contributor’s comments this does not just affect us for two days – it is a whole week and enough is enough.
Please, please, please no more air shows.
Posted by: Woody, Southend on 1:40pm Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote:
There you go already the air show is a pain in the neck and causing traffic congestion. It is only the Wednesday before the event and the seafront is being messed up with many delays being caused while set up begins. Goodness knows it will only get worse. Aaaggghh!!! As I have said on countless occasions and to put a lie to many contributor’s comments this does not just affect us for two days – it is a whole week and enough is enough. Please, please, please no more air shows. [/quote] Cheer up you miserable git!
David wrote:
There you go already the air show is a pain in the neck and causing traffic congestion. It is only the Wednesday before the event and the seafront is being messed up with many delays being caused while set up begins. Goodness knows it will only get worse. Aaaggghh!!! As I have said on countless occasions and to put a lie to many contributor’s comments this does not just affect us for two days – it is a whole week and enough is enough. Please, please, please no more air shows.
Cheer up you miserable git!
Posted by: David, Southend-on-Sea on 3:03pm Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]Woody[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote: There you go already the air show is a pain in the neck and causing traffic congestion. It is only the Wednesday before the event and the seafront is being messed up with many delays being caused while set up begins. Goodness knows it will only get worse. Aaaggghh!!! As I have said on countless occasions and to put a lie to many contributor’s comments this does not just affect us for two days – it is a whole week and enough is enough. Please, please, please no more air shows. [/quote] Cheer up you miserable git![/quote] Wow Woody, what a way with words you have.
I am not miserable and I am certainly not a git.
I make many contributions to the Echo web site and in general most people agree with me on most issues, however, the air show seems to put many contributors on the defensive, as if this is such a marvellous occasion. It is not, it never has been and it never will be. It is dangerous; it causes disruption and is just basically a paradise for those that wish to sell rubbish to those gullible enough to buy it.
Woody wrote:
David wrote: There you go already the air show is a pain in the neck and causing traffic congestion. It is only the Wednesday before the event and the seafront is being messed up with many delays being caused while set up begins. Goodness knows it will only get worse. Aaaggghh!!! As I have said on countless occasions and to put a lie to many contributor’s comments this does not just affect us for two days – it is a whole week and enough is enough. Please, please, please no more air shows.
Cheer up you miserable git!
Wow Woody, what a way with words you have.
I am not miserable and I am certainly not a git.
I make many contributions to the Echo web site and in general most people agree with me on most issues, however, the air show seems to put many contributors on the defensive, as if this is such a marvellous occasion. It is not, it never has been and it never will be. It is dangerous; it causes disruption and is just basically a paradise for those that wish to sell rubbish to those gullible enough to buy it.
Posted by: vivacious, hockley on 3:51pm Wed 21 May 08
Well David
You must be quite a regular at something that you disagree with, knowing exactly what goes on down on the front - are you really that short sighted that you cant see what a boom that this weekend is for the people that cant afford to take the children to places that they have to pay for. Not everyone is as miserable as you about seeing people enjoying themselves or they would not put it on every year - thanks Maxims for sponsoring this fantastic weekend every year.
Well David
You must be quite a regular at something that you disagree with, knowing exactly what goes on down on the front - are you really that short sighted that you cant see what a boom that this weekend is for the people that cant afford to take the children to places that they have to pay for. Not everyone is as miserable as you about seeing people enjoying themselves or they would not put it on every year - thanks Maxims for sponsoring this fantastic weekend every year.
Posted by: Dan, North Leigh on 2:51pm Thu 22 May 08
I love how David always describes the airshow as 'dangerous'.
More injuries are probably prevented by closing off the seafront to traffic durign the airshow period than would have happened normally! How is it dangerous and where is the past evidence?
I love how David always describes the airshow as 'dangerous'.
More injuries are probably prevented by closing off the seafront to traffic durign the airshow period than would have happened normally! How is it dangerous and where is the past evidence?
Posted by: APR, Benfleet on 8:16pm Thu 22 May 08
[quote]According to the airshow site, the reds will be flying out of Manston, Kent and will use a helicopter, presumably from Manston to the ground to meet the crowd![/quote]
It's seems you are correct. I know this is usually what happens, but airport sources said they were due to stay at Southend, but this is no longer the case, why I don't know ?
One of the reasons they don't use the airport is because the runway isn't wide enough for them to do a formation take off. How true this is I don't know.
I thing they have only ever used the airport on one occasion, and that was about 35yrs ago.
According to the airshow site, the reds will be flying out of Manston, Kent and will use a helicopter, presumably from Manston to the ground to meet the crowd!
It's seems you are correct. I know this is usually what happens, but airport sources said they were due to stay at Southend, but this is no longer the case, why I don't know ?
One of the reasons they don't use the airport is because the runway isn't wide enough for them to do a formation take off. How true this is I don't know.
I thing they have only ever used the airport on one occasion, and that was about 35yrs ago.
Posted by: Woody, Southend on 12:58am Fri 23 May 08
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Woody[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote: There you go already the air show is a pain in the neck and causing traffic congestion. It is only the Wednesday before the event and the seafront is being messed up with many delays being caused while set up begins. Goodness knows it will only get worse. Aaaggghh!!! As I have said on countless occasions and to put a lie to many contributor’s comments this does not just affect us for two days – it is a whole week and enough is enough. Please, please, please no more air shows. [/quote] Cheer up you miserable git![/quote] Wow Woody, what a way with words you have. I am not miserable and I am certainly not a git. I make many contributions to the Echo web site and in general most people agree with me on most issues, however, the air show seems to put many contributors on the defensive, as if this is such a marvellous occasion. It is not, it never has been and it never will be. It is dangerous; it causes disruption and is just basically a paradise for those that wish to sell rubbish to those gullible enough to buy it.[/quote] I'm sorry but I fail to see the danger that we face from the Airshow. Are you insinuating that it's likely a plane will crash into the onlooking crowds?
If so then we must get rid of Adventure Island too as it's also clearly a hazard to all!
Face it, we will benefit economically from the event. What's wrong with putting up with extra congestion and litter for a a short period if the outcome will be beneficial to Southend?
It's a big and popluar event which is why your opinion is ever so unpopular.
David wrote:
Woody wrote: David wrote: There you go already the air show is a pain in the neck and causing traffic congestion. It is only the Wednesday before the event and the seafront is being messed up with many delays being caused while set up begins. Goodness knows it will only get worse. Aaaggghh!!! As I have said on countless occasions and to put a lie to many contributor’s comments this does not just affect us for two days – it is a whole week and enough is enough. Please, please, please no more air shows.
Cheer up you miserable git!
Wow Woody, what a way with words you have. I am not miserable and I am certainly not a git. I make many contributions to the Echo web site and in general most people agree with me on most issues, however, the air show seems to put many contributors on the defensive, as if this is such a marvellous occasion. It is not, it never has been and it never will be. It is dangerous; it causes disruption and is just basically a paradise for those that wish to sell rubbish to those gullible enough to buy it.
I'm sorry but I fail to see the danger that we face from the Airshow. Are you insinuating that it's likely a plane will crash into the onlooking crowds?
If so then we must get rid of Adventure Island too as it's also clearly a hazard to all!
Face it, we will benefit economically from the event. What's wrong with putting up with extra congestion and litter for a a short period if the outcome will be beneficial to Southend?
It's a big and popluar event which is why your opinion is ever so unpopular.
Posted by: Geezer, Shoeburyness on 6:50am Fri 23 May 08
[bold]bold[/bold] DAVID........WELL SAID I AGREE WITH YOU!! LETS ALL GO DOWN THE SEA FRONT TO BE JOSSLED BY THOUSANDS OF SAD PEOPLE IN COMBATS WHO HAVE VHF RADIOS SO THEY CAN HEAR WHAT THE PILOTS SAY.....COOOOL CANT WAIT!! OK SO WE ARE STANDING DOWN THE SEA FRONT WITH THE SAD PEOPLE AND YOU FEEL HUGRY OR THIRSTY WHAT DO YOU DO THEN....YOU GET ROBBED BY THE STALL HOLDERS....AFTER THAT DRINK I NEED TO USE THE LOO.....I WILL STAND IN THIS LINE FOR 45 MINS SO I CAN HAVE A LEAK....OH LOOK ...IN THE SKY!!! THERE IS ANOTHER PILE OF SCRAP GOING PAST...WOW ITS THE SAME AS THE ONE I SAW LAST YEAR AND THE SAME FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS WOW THATS COOL. HAS ANYONE THOUGH OF THE IMPACT ON THE NATURE RESERVE AT 2 TREE ISLAND AND GUNNERS PARK??? THE AIRSHOW IS LIKE A RE RUN OF A BAD SOAP!! DUMP IT! OH! I DIDN'T MENTION THE RAIN!!
DAVID........WELL SAID I AGREE WITH YOU!! LETS ALL GO DOWN THE SEA FRONT TO BE JOSSLED BY THOUSANDS OF SAD PEOPLE IN COMBATS WHO HAVE VHF RADIOS SO THEY CAN HEAR WHAT THE PILOTS SAY.....COOOOL CANT WAIT!! OK SO WE ARE STANDING DOWN THE SEA FRONT WITH THE SAD PEOPLE AND YOU FEEL HUGRY OR THIRSTY WHAT DO YOU DO THEN....YOU GET ROBBED BY THE STALL HOLDERS....AFTER THAT DRINK I NEED TO USE THE LOO.....I WILL STAND IN THIS LINE FOR 45 MINS SO I CAN HAVE A LEAK....OH LOOK ...IN THE SKY!!! THERE IS ANOTHER PILE OF SCRAP GOING PAST...WOW ITS THE SAME AS THE ONE I SAW LAST YEAR AND THE SAME FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS WOW THATS COOL. HAS ANYONE THOUGH OF THE IMPACT ON THE NATURE RESERVE AT 2 TREE ISLAND AND GUNNERS PARK??? THE AIRSHOW IS LIKE A RE RUN OF A BAD SOAP!! DUMP IT! OH! I DIDN'T MENTION THE RAIN!!
Posted by: Craig Twitchett, Leigh-on-sea on 10:38am Fri 23 May 08
There is a rumor going round that the Red arrows are to land at Southend Airport. [bold]This is untrue.[/bold] [quote]The Red Arrows will in fact be operating from Manston airfield for the duration of the Southend Airshow, rather than Southend or RAF Scampton.[/quote] I can confirm this after talking to the public relations manager for the Red Arrows.
Sorry for the disappoinment.
There is a rumor going round that the Red arrows are to land at Southend Airport.
This is untrue. The Red Arrows will in fact be operating from Manston airfield for the duration of the Southend Airshow, rather than Southend or RAF Scampton.
I can confirm this after talking to the public relations manager for the Red Arrows.
Sorry for the disappoinment.
Posted by: tom, southend, next to the airport on 4:04pm Fri 23 May 08
I just had a loud helicoptor go over my head, I don't like it:(. Airshow is poo it should be scrapped. MOAN MOAN MOAN!
By the way everyone I LOVE the airshow great fun and what I wrote was a dig at all the people who hate it!!
I just had a loud helicoptor go over my head, I don't like it:(. Airshow is poo it should be scrapped. MOAN MOAN MOAN!
By the way everyone I LOVE the airshow great fun and what I wrote was a dig at all the people who hate it!!
Posted by: Geezer, Shoeburyness on 5:21pm Fri 23 May 08
Tom,
You are in my opinion a t-w-a-t.
Youre next to the airport! I once lived at Eastwoodberry cottages, the one with the red light on at the end of the runway, you could lay in the bath and look up the runway.
Airports and planes suck my grannys knee shooters!
Tom,
You are in my opinion a t-w-a-t.
Youre next to the airport! I once lived at Eastwoodberry cottages, the one with the red light on at the end of the runway, you could lay in the bath and look up the runway.
Airports and planes suck my grannys knee shooters!
Posted by: Maurice, Milton Ward, Westcliff on 5:34pm Fri 23 May 08
I have just been told that the will be no Harrier, No Jag & No Tornado.
Yes, Red Arrows and the The Typhoon and the arrows are flying why do we have to put up really lame "Utterly Butterly" displays.
what we want is BIG JETS!!! Loads of noise that could make you poo your pants at the slightest rumble of afterburn.
I am proud to say that I have lived in Southend all my life and Airshow weekend is the worst weekend to go anywhere and do anything. But it's just for one weekend.
Much better than the good old days when you get together with four of your mates hire a skip and enter the raft race.
ah well soon be over, I looking forwards to the mayhem and getting knocked over with double prams. who knows i may even indulge in buying double glazing at one of the stalls.
LOL!
I have just been told that the will be no Harrier, No Jag & No Tornado.
Yes, Red Arrows and the The Typhoon and the arrows are flying why do we have to put up really lame "Utterly Butterly" displays.
what we want is BIG JETS!!! Loads of noise that could make you poo your pants at the slightest rumble of afterburn.
I am proud to say that I have lived in Southend all my life and Airshow weekend is the worst weekend to go anywhere and do anything. But it's just for one weekend.
Much better than the good old days when you get together with four of your mates hire a skip and enter the raft race.
ah well soon be over, I looking forwards to the mayhem and getting knocked over with double prams. who knows i may even indulge in buying double glazing at one of the stalls.
LOL!
Posted by: des on 9:42pm Sat 24 May 08
[quote][bold]devil\'s Advocate[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Geezer[/bold] wrote:
Word on the street is:
It will be just as rubbish as last year with only half of the show flying and NOT at the times advertised as last year.
I say ditch the air show it causes no end of problems for residents, Southend is a no go area for the whole weekend.[/quote] Why hello Mr Scrooge. Well done, you did not say \"Bah humbug\" once! You choose to live at a seaside resort and then moan when people come to the seaside. Take some advice: Go away![/quote] they take off from kent
devil\'s Advocate wrote:
Geezer wrote:
Word on the street is:
It will be just as rubbish as last year with only half of the show flying and NOT at the times advertised as last year.
I say ditch the air show it causes no end of problems for residents, Southend is a no go area for the whole weekend.
Why hello Mr Scrooge. Well done, you did not say \"Bah humbug\" once! You choose to live at a seaside resort and then moan when people come to the seaside. Take some advice: Go away!
they take off from kent
Posted by: jagman, here on 8:55pm Sun 25 May 08
[quote]I have just been told that the will be no Harrier, No Jag & No Tornado[/quote] There was never likely to be a Jag, they no longer fly them!!!!!!
I have just been told that the will be no Harrier, No Jag & No Tornado
There was never likely to be a Jag, they no longer fly them!!!!!!
Posted by: airsho girlie on 8:58pm Sun 25 May 08
[quote]why do we have to put up really lame "Utterly Butterly" displays[/quote] Could not agree more - should have been called Utterly Boring, made even worse by the lady commentating on them getting ALL her facts upside down and back to front
why do we have to put up really lame "Utterly Butterly" displays
Could not agree more - should have been called Utterly Boring, made even worse by the lady commentating on them getting ALL her facts upside down and back to front
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