Last Update: 5th July 2011
Valley Aviation Society – Enthusiasts Day Wednesday 3rd August 2011.
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By kind permission of the Station Commander, Group Captain Bruce Hedley; members of the Valley Aviation Society are invited to attend an ‘Enthusiasts Day’ at Royal Air Force Valley on Wednesday 3rd August 2011.
This invitation has been extended to allow V-A-S members the unique opportunity to view operations closely as this busy station goes about its normal working day.
There will be a static display of aircraft representing the squadrons based at RAF Valley in attendance. Valley Aviation Society are hopeful that it will also have some visiting aircraft and we are also making contact with other UK and NATO bases to ask if RAF Valley can be considered in the daily deployment for aircraft on the 3rd August 2011.
Photography of the aircraft is encouraged but please do RESPECT the rights of individual air and ground crew before including them in any images.
The event was been limited to 300 places which where available on a first come basis. This event is open to members of the Valley Aviation Society ONLY. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!!
This is not a public event and therefore you cannot expect to gain access on the day if you have failed to register before the closing date.
Spotters’ car park will be closed from midday on the 2nd of August until 7.0am on the 4th August 2011.
Car parking for the event will open at 08:00hrs with the official opening at 1000hrs. All guests having to vacate the station by 1530hrs at the latest.
All vehicles entering spotters car park and the station do so at their owners risk. If you intend to travel in the company of others please inform us who they will be. Entry passes for vehicles will be issued on the day to those vehicle owners who have supplied full details of the vehicle to VAS.
Blue Badge holders should have declared themselves upon making initial application as ‘suitable parking’ near to the event is strictly limited. Please Note: Royal Air Force Valley and V-A-S have the right to refuse entry.
Strict security measures will be in place on the day and you may be subjected to search and understand that you are entering an area of increased risk. Health and Safety guidelines will apply and we ask that you comply with all directions given by Officers, Staff and Stewards for your own safety, whether apparent to you or not.
The event will be held in the open air with limited shelter and you should be prepared accordingly. In the event of cancellation or curtailment you should be advised that refunds may not be possible.
Any outstanding monies raised will then be donated to local charities. Members will be notified of the amount and who the recipients will be after the event.
Limited refreshments will be available at reasonable cost, while other station charities may ask for your kind consideration on the day. However, you may bring your own refreshments. Litter bins will be clearly marked and we ask that you be mindful of litter/FOD.
Mobile phones may be used in approved areas only. Folding chairs are permitted but ladders, fishing tents and large fishing umbrellas are not allowed for obvious safety reasons.
It is essential that all members have their membership cards which must be carried on the day together with additional Identity documents to support production of the card upon entry.
To make car parking access easier for you and for us, please print and display this A5 windscreen display image on your windscreen at your arrival to spotters car park.
Items that each attending member's must have with them on the day in order to gain access to the event!!
- V-A-S Membership Card
- Additional photo Identity document
- Windscreen A5 Display Image
Further details regarding the event will be posted here shortly!!
V-A-S ENTHUSIAST'S DAY 2011 SPONSORS
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