The Last Leuchars air show

Well here we are at the last ever Leuchars air show. Despite a very mixed weather forecast, the sun is shining just now. It's the last air show here because RAF Leuchars will be closing next year and will become an army base. I feel surprisingly sentimental about this; despite being the least interested in planes in our family, I have many happy memories of coming to Leuchars with James and my tiny boys, who are now big tall boys. It has been a family tradition that we have all enjoyed. To me it has always been a pleasant and relaxing day out, especially as the toilet facilities have become more plentiful and civilised over the years. As well as the flying display there is a large static display and lots of stalls selling flying paraphernalia and also sunglasses, crafts and food. So after setting up camp beside the flight line we go for walks up and down the display. The boys of course take the plane aspect very seriously and pay attention to all the flying and technical details!! This year Jackie, her Dad, Finn and Noah, have joined us for the third time - I'm so glad that they enjoy it too! Last night we stayed over in Dundee and despite our late arrival (due to James' flight from London being delayed) Jackie and I were able to nip out to a nearby pub for a quick drink while David kindly babysat Finn and Noah.

Well I hope the final Leuchars air show is a good one - the flying display is about to start!