check out what I found while I was Surfing...

http://www.londonairshow.com/balloon.html

It still has full Aerial and Static Lists. If I remember correctly, the show was Cancelled in mid-may. Mr. Baker stepped in after things were cancelled and still convinced the Super Hornet guys along with the CF-18 guys to come down.

It was gonna be a strong show that year....

Yup, that would have been a good one. I sure do miss the Hour of Power. Best part of the whole week-end.

Paul

I Agree

Great Super Hornet Action Shot Mike, and Welcome

Goon and Ox we a blast to work with that year from the Super Hornet. It was great that we were still able to get them to Come to London after the Cancellation. Gman and myself spent alot of time getting that one to work. and of course Mr Baker for giving the go a head and the $$ to get them here.They flew in London on Saturday and Tillsonburgh on Sunday and were more than happy to do so. Goes to show the professionalism of these guys. they just want to fly and strut there stuff. And man do I love to watch it.

Goon just recently finnished his 3rd stint in Operation Enduring Iraqi Freedom. Professionalizm is what those Gentlemen are all about... that is 'till they hit Richmond Street with myself, the ground crew and a few others. Those navy boys know how to Party.

Buca, the Pilot of the CF-18 demo that year was also a Model Servicemen. He and Goon shared stories and Goon even convinced Buca the night before to lower the tailhook for the High Alpha pass. "Its a Hornet Thing"

The People was what made that year stand out from the rest. to go from Utter Dissapoint a month before the show, to having the most fun I have ever had, really makes 2005 stand out for me.

Yes indeed Richmond was fun that year I was with Goon and Ox and Goon expecially loved Barneys.. God knows why.......

Good eveing guys for the big city.

All that being said, I was very glad we could put something together however the disappoint for me was tremendous as I think I may put together the best line up I have ever done.

Take a look at the lineups I had for the weekend. I dug them out of my computer once I saw the string. I have copied them off of my excel, so I hope the format is OK, the columns would not line up. This would have been one for the decades
All docs were as of May 1st so you know there would have been some changes however this will make you mind swim. Keep in mind the French and Germans were 100 percent confirmed. We know because there were not very happy when we called to cancel. The only addition would have been the arrival of a French Transall on Sunday as part of the show.

Friday Night "Hour of Power"
1 F/A-18F Super Hornet 1900 1910 10
2 USN Prowler 1910 1920 10
3 CF Snowbirds 1920 1935 15
4 F15 East Demo/HF 1935 1950 20
5 A10 Flybys 1950 2000 10
5 C17 Demo 2000 2010 10
6 French AF mirage 2010 2020 10
7 German AF Tornado 2020 2030 10
8 2 x F16's 2030 2045 15
9 2 x F14's 2045 2100 15

Saturday and Sunday's Lineup:
Act # Performer Time On Time Off Total Time
1 CHAA 1255 1300 5
2 Canadian Forces CF-18 1300 1318 18
3 Canadian Tribute CHAA/CF-18 1318 1322 4
4 Bill Carter 1323 1337 14
5 CF Griffon 1338 1350 12
6 KC-135 1350 1400 10
7 F117 1400 1410 10
8 Third Strike Wingwalking 1410 1425 15
9 F-16 Flybys 1425 1435 10
10 Intermission 1435 1450 15
11 CF Skyhawks 1450 1505 15
11 C17 Demo 1505 1517 12
12 CHAA Full Display 1517 1530 13
13 CP140 Demo 1530 1540 10
14 CF Challanger 1540 1550 10
15 French AF Mirage F1CT 1550 1555 5
16 USN F/A 18F Super Hornet 1555 1610 15
17 Julie Clarke 1610 1625 15
18 USAF F15 East Demo/HF 1625 1645 20
19 CF Snowbirds 1645 1715 30

Still makes me have goosebumps.

Gman

The Hour of Power line up caused me to fall out of my chair....

Gerry that must of taken alot of work to get that flawless looking line up.
You still do some Amazing work, but Damn, that would of been the show of the Decade as you said.

Lets not forget the F/A-18F guys wanted to Pop there flares on Friday nght would have made quite a light show in the sky...

Gman I know how much work you put into that. and it kills me to read that. You know what would have been out during that show....LOL you want to do it to 135's all the time....LOL

Man, I see that list, and I don't know what's flowing faster...the drool or the tears...That would have been absolutely outstanding!!!

Paul

Wow, how did I miss this topic!

Unbelieveable line-up! This is why I'm so happy that Gerry and Mike and others are involved with not only Wings n Wheels but also Windsor as well.

I remember the dissapointment, when I found out. Not many people realize, that it just KILLS the organizers. They are the ones who juggle their full-time jobs AND try to put on a sizeable airshow. They are also huge airshow fans, so its like you are being stabbed in the back and in the heart at the same time, when a show cancels.

I also remember 2002 when the Blues and Snowbirds were going to be at London.

I personally want to thank everyone who makes these shows possible. You guys did a great job with London and are doing great jobs with WnW and Windsor!

I just cannot wait till this year's shows and then London 2010!

I have this feeling Gerry, Mike and company are going to go all out for this one! Hopefully the Germans and French have short memories and would be willing to appear at London in 2010.

Thanks a lot guys! You rock!

Yeah,Gerry and Mike, I can't add anymore to what the other guys said. Feel the same. BUT, enough of that: Bring on 2009 and 10!!!