East Midland Aeropark Takeover Arrival Instructions
21 September 2023
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There is important info contained in the section below to enable you to attend the shoot, which will be different at every venue and date. You must ensure you check this page periodically and before setting out on your journey as important info can be posted prior to the event starting.
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Don't Forget
- To bring your ticket with you for us to scan.
- Your Hi-Viz clothing.
- Do not forget any of these as you will not be permitted entry onto the airfield without them.
The timings for the event are as follows:
- 1600-1650: Arrival at the East Midlands Aeropark carpark
- 1650: Safety briefing starts. (You must attend this)
- 1700: Airside access begins.
- 2100: Event finishes.
Directions to the East Midlands Aeropark carpark:
What Three Words: https://w3w.co/hero.vintages.rinse
Google Maps:
https://goo.gl/maps/dZoa3micvJ6Wpp5V8
Parking will be available from 1600 in the Museum Car Park.
What Happens
Once dark enough the following aircraft will be lit only:
Vulcan B2 XM575
Canberra T.17 WH740
Varsity T.1 WL626
Jet Provost T.4 XP568
Lightning F.53 ZF588
You will have access to the whole park to photograph everything including to the mounds to photograph the arriving airliners/cargo aircraft too.
The restaurant will remain open for the duration serving hot and cold drinks.
We also reserve the right to cancel the event due to inclement weather (However this is extremely unlikely). If a cancellation due to the weather is deemed necessary, you will receive an email the evening before.
Important
Where we have announced engine runs, please bring your own ear protection, we may have limited munbers of foam plugs we can give out but this can't be guaranteed.
Please bring your own torch/head torch to help you see in the dark areas especially on grass.
We recommend the use of tripod leg lights or illuminous bands, these help when moving position, so as not to knock over any equipment.
