Comments for Lauren Richardson Airshows

Comment on Roots, Routes and Role Models by Graham Summers

Graham Summers — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:36:56 +0000

Hi Lauren, I was fortunate enough to see you display at ABingdon this year, and even more rewarded to speak to you, thanks to being part of the organisational team, albeit in a small role. I have to back everyone elses comments on the sheer enthusiasm that you seem to generate from your displays, and backed up also by you own words here. Yes Shoreham was a tragedy, and lesson had to be learned, but I sincerely think that we can move on into a new regime, where everything will be ok. Thanks again for the entertainment, and look forward to seeing you at Abingdon next year, perhaps with the Yak as well as the Pitts!

Comment on Roots, Routes and Role Models by Paul

Paul — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 02:53:06 +0000

Good for you Lauren. The post-Shoreham world of display flying is one I hardly recognise, but we have to make it safer, alas acres of paperwork probably isn’t the answer. I miss flying, should be airborne again next year, but nothing as adrenaline fuelled as your displays. Having been one of those that was inspired by someone’s stories, I can testify what a difference people like you make to the young. It’s important to show that you can do anything provided you have a dream and work at it. I hope to get back to the Air Cadets and give Air Experience to perhaps ignite a spark in a youngster’s mind to aim high, regardless of chosen path. Keep it.

Comment on Roots, Routes and Role Models by Jo Redfarn

Jo Redfarn — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:55:59 +0000

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication Lauren. You are a joy to see in the air and a delight to chat with on the ground.
Our world has been shaken badly, but with young aviators like yourself, I am optimistic that the airshow scene will continue to thrill the crowds for many years.
You are greatly respected by many operators and I don’t doubt that you will grace our skies in a Spitfire someday.
Enjoy a relaxing winter and I look forward to seeing you next season.

Comment on Roots, Routes and Role Models by Terry Lee

Terry Lee — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 19:41:27 +0000

What an excellent resume of your display season Lauren but sadly I was unable to see you display this year. I do hope you can put your doubts aside and continue with your superb display flying – and attain your ultimate ambition. I’d love to be there to capture your smile when you do!
Good luck!

Comment on Roots, Routes and Role Models by Nigel Betteridge

Nigel Betteridge — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 19:39:30 +0000

Not only are you an excellent pilot, but you communicate really well through the written word Lauren. I have no doubt you will one day fulfil your dream of displaying Spitfires and other warbirds.

Comment on Roots, Routes and Role Models by Michelle Goodyear

Michelle Goodyear — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 18:56:40 +0000

The spitfire will come sure enough! When it does film it pleas

Comment on Roots, Routes and Role Models by Barry Tempest

Barry Tempest — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 18:14:45 +0000

It must have been a difficult year for you and all in the airshow world. Hopefully the post season review will bring back a degree of sanity. I gave up display flying a few years ago after 55 seasons and still miss the buzz but for me the increase in bureaucracy and over regulation would be intolerable. I hope to see you at the BADA conference. Best wishes for your 2017 season.

Comment on Roots, Routes and Role Models by Robert Stanborough

Robert Stanborough — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 18:00:10 +0000

For aviation enthusiasts like myself, it is so important that pilots like you continue to entertain us with your talents in opposition to those in authority who try to destroy ‘airshows’ for whatever twisted reasoning they have and usually try to use the situation to increase fees to fill their own coffers without any real reason or justification.
Please don’t feel despondent, I for one just love what you do. Keep up the great work
Bob

Comment on Roots, Routes and Role Models by Stella Ridley

Stella Ridley — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:54:50 +0000

Lauren you’re an inspiration and a joy to many of us – to me in particular because as I told you a while ago I was lined up for a position with an aerobatic display team flying Pitts in the seventies and they were unable to go ahead as the sponsor didn’t think a woman would project the ‘necessary’ macho image. So I delight in every moment you’re in the air doing it for everyone who aspires to fly and faces difficulties, whether gender, financial, racial or physical. I see you as our champion. Thank you for your efforts Lauren, you win for us all.

Comment on Roots, Routes and Role Models by Frank Juedes

Frank Juedes — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:53:47 +0000

You need to start planning a trip to Airventure 2017! Spending time at this show will re-charge you. You will smile ear to ear. Pack a tent, hope on a plane and you will be in heaven.