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PICTURES AND VIDEOS: Sea fog brings an end to Cleethorpes Air Show Day 1

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SEA Fog has brought the first day of the air show to an early end. During the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire and Hurricane display at 2.30pm, flight directors noticed low cloud coming in from the east, which transformed into lots of low cloud and mist, making it too dangerous to fly.
They had hoped it could get back up and running again, but announced just before 4.30pm that there wold be no more flights today. Some spectators have started packing up, but others remain hopeful the show will go on. The forecast for tomorrow is better so it is likely Sunday's schedule will not be affected. Andy Almond-Bell, commercial director of Cleethorpes Airshow Ltd, said: "Today has been a huge disappointment, as the aircraft had been all set to go. But irrespective of the weather, it has been a fantastic event which has brought a lot of people into Cleethorpes. We are just hoping for better weather tomorrow." Janice Black, from the Historic Aircraft Collection Ltd, which has provided the planes for the show, said: "We have only lost one act from the programme, which is the Hunter. All the other aircraft that should have flown today will fly tomorrow, and the forecast is looking okay. It has been a good display anyway and we hope the community will understand that the one thing we can't control is the weather." Although spectators were left frustrated by the weather, most said they had still enjoyed the day. June Newton, 69, from Grimsby, said: "The weather has spoilt it a bit but we have enjoyed what we have seen and we are not disappointed at all. There are lots of stalls and the children have had a nice day at the beach. Pete Dobinson, 67, of Cleethorpes, said: "It would have been brilliant if this cloud hadn't come in. We will be coming back to see the Red Arrows tomorrow. Fingers crossed it clears."
Thousands of people had headed to the resort for the spectacular. Unfortunately the Red Devils couldn't open the event due to tidal heights, and their closing performance has now been called off because of the sea fog. Commentators made the announcement and apologised but said "health and safety comes first". The first day kicked off with a stunning flypast from the Hurricane at noon,and the magnificent Gnats Display Team followed at 12.30pm before a break leading up to the Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire and Hurricane display.
We are there on both days and will be regularly updating this page with videos and photos. Coverage will also appear in Monday's Grimsby Telegraph. If you're heading to Cleethorpes seafront to see the action, take a look at the guide below to see what is flying and when.Send us your pictures and videos of the air show to pictures@grimsbytelegraph.co.ukSaturday, July 27 11.30 The Parachute Regiment - Red Devils CANCELLED 12.00 Mk XII Hurricane 12.30 Gnats Display Team 14.30 BBMF Spitfire & Hurricane 15.00 Nimrod CANCELLED 15.15 Pitts S1 CANCELLED 15.30 B-17 Sally B CANCELLED 16.00 CANCELLED Hunter 16.30 Gyrocopter CANCELLED 17.00 Chipmunk CANCELLED 17.30 The Parachute Regiment - Red Devils CANCELLEDSunday, July 28 11.30 Red Arrows 12.00 Nimrod 12.30 Pitts S1 12.45 Gyrocopter 14.00 Vulcan 14.55 BBMF Spitfire & Hurricane 15.05 BBMF Lancaster 15.30 Tucano 16.00 Typhoon 16.30 Mk XII Hurricane 17.00 4 Para – The Ravens All displays are subject to weather permitting and serviceability of aircraft.

PICTURES AND VIDEOS: Sea fog brings an end to Cleethorpes Air Show Day 1


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