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RAF Valley / V-A-S Photocall 2008

(Last Update 15th May 2008)

It has now been agreed that the Photocall for 2008 will be held on Thursday 14th August 2008 at RAF Valley. Invitation will be limited as in previous years to 750 members & guest, we have already had an awful lot of interest following on from last years success.

PhotoCall Participation List 14th August 2008

This is a unique opportunity to view an operational Royal Air Force station and invited aircraft up close, you will need to apply by downloading the application form and sending in details of each person as required. You will be guests on an active station and unlike an Airshow you will be required to prove identity of each applicant for security screening in advance and also carry some form of identity with you at all times whilst on the station. Failure to comply will result in the return of your application and cancellation of cheque [s]

Cost of entry this year is; Members and associates £15 each. Non-members £20 each, Family ticket for £60 for 2 adults and up to 3 children under the age of 16 years.

So that our faithful and many new members can secure invitations at an early stage You can now PAY and Pre-book in advance starting from 1st March 2008 (members) all others can apply from 2nd April 2008.

This is a charity event and all proceeds will be donated to RAF Valley station charities, the event and aircraft will be subject to operational commitments and security threat levels. In the event of a complete cancellation your donation will be refunded in full.

To apply for your invitation, please send in your completed entry form with a cheque/postal order made out to 'VAS' together with medium [C5] sized stamped addressed envelope.

Please note: Invitations will not be sent out until the first week of June when all security checks will have been conducted. We will be happy to confirm your application by e-mail or send an additional SAE with your application for confirmation by post.

Invitations have already gone out to some of the countries that have made promises having missed out last year for operational reasons and you will note that we have moved back to the original week in the aviation calendar so as to coincide with another event in the hope that the B1-B may be tempted back again this year.

I will be opening the invitations up to other aviation groups much earlier this year as any support for this event is most welcome, please send your competed application form with preferred arrival time " see rule 1 below " to: Dick Thomas, Photocall 2008, Monafon, Griffiths Crossing, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1TS.

To view some photos from previous Photocals click on the link Previous years Photocalls galleries

Rules & Regulations

1. The event will start at 08:30 hours to avoid queues we will introduce arrival slot times eg. 08:30-09:00 hours, 09:00- 09:30 hours, etc. (gates close 10:30 hours)

2. We do provide disabled parking and transport on the day, disable parking is limited and is for guest with wheelchair / mobility scooter, please indicate your requirements when making your application.

3. There is a short walk to the entry gate and you will not be allowed to return to the vehicle until after 13:30hrs.

4. Items permitted on to the base; Folding chairs, umbrellas, picnic boxes, scanners and of course your camera.

5. Items not permitted on to the base; Ladders, Wind Breakers, Tents or Wind Shelters as they constitute a Health and Safety risk.

6. Smoking and Mobile phones will be allowed BUT ONLY in designated areas.

Download and print the 2008 photocall Invitation Form

Completed application form with cheque and a SAE can be sent to:

Dick Thomas, Photocall 2008, Monafon, Griffiths Crossing, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1TS

Any enquires please feel free to contact me on photocallmanager@valleyaviationsociety.net or ring us on 07891 434289

Please Note: This is to be used for enquiries at reasonable times of the day please, if not answered please leave message on the answer phone and we will get back to you.

Best Regards

Dick Thomas

( V-A-S Editor & Photocall Organizer )