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After a refreshing day off...at home! We find ourselves assembling once more at RAF Northolt. There is always a feeling of exclusivity whenever we drive into this most secure of airfields. The routine is a stop at the newly refurbished gate office to have our passports checked against the passenger list and a car pass for the driver. We then go through the front gates, aware that we are being watched very closely by two heavily armed guards who manually lift the barrier and smile politely as we pass. Then we arrive at the small GA terminal where it has become tradition to order delicious bacon sandwiches (usually with HP sauce) at the staff canteen. Occasionally we bump into our old friend Squadron leader Mike Greene who always asks us if there's anything he can do to make the visit more comfortable. There isn't. As soon as we've all arrived, the bags are sent through the usual screening machines, (laptops out) and we most often than not, walk to the plane which is invariably parked within a few metres of the building. Today, our current hostess Daniella is relieved by Claire who has clearly been briefed on our requirements as our San Pellegrino waters are in place by our seats. Team A pilots return too and soon airborne, we tuck in to an antipasto luncheon. With Hamburg international airport fast approaching, Claire whisks away the remaining empty plates in preparation for landing. Pilot Simon slams the Embrair Legacy down onto the tarmac with characteristic aplomb and we taxi to the GA terminal where Gunther and the fleet await once more. We are at the venue within minutes. The familiar Colour Line Arena, built in 2002, has undergone a name change since last we were here and is now known as the, yes, you've guessed it, the O2. Whatever it's name, it is exactly the same as it was two years ago when we visited. The huge, over 10,000 capacity arena is a purpose-built venue has all the facilities a touring party could ever need and the crew were all smiling after their well deserved day off yesterday.



Richard Bennett's pedalboard



Whilst we run through the new tune, Kerry skypes home to his family from the stage





We sound-checked for a solid hour as we had talked about trying a few different tunes in the set, which weren't on the 2010 rehearsal list. More about that soon.

The usual pre-show preparations and we were onstage at 8pm. Another great show although we did have some sound issues onstage which are difficult to explain, so I won't bother but it didn't detract in any way from our performance. On the flight afterwards, we talked about the show, as usual and how we love playing in Germany, the audiences here are as appreciative as anywhere and extremely respectful of the on-stage dynamic. Although there was one chap who simply could not contain his excitement in a couple of very quiet moments in the show he yelled at the top of his voice.

Soon we were coming into Berlin for our four night stay at our second favourite hotel which proudly boasts a solid 9 on the Lux'm scale of hotel excellence.

Some shots from Tobias Midderhoff