Hello All,
I hope all is well with everybody. I am Jack Arnold, the son of Hap Arnold, who was a member of the F-4 Phantom II Society, and flew F-4's with the 163rd out of March and the 91st TFS at RAF Bentwaters. Hap passed away last May.
I just joined the F-4 Phantom II Society and I am interested in attending PhanCon 2025. This would be my first time attending PhanCon.
I was hoping to get suggestions from people who have attended before on the best way to get from Athens to Andravida Air Base, and hotels etc.
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and opinions.
Jack
Jack hi,
You definitely need a car to get to Andravida. At the moment I am driving from Athens alone, maybe we can go together. My plan is to arrive on Monday sometime in the afternoon and return to Athens on Wednesday after the even ends.
I have just booked, via Booking.com , a room at the Fragos Garden Studios, near Kyllini, just 10 minutes drive from the base.
What is your schedule?? arrival to Athens and departure ??
Let me know if I can help.
Spiros
Hi Spiros,
Thank you for your response.
I am still working on the planning of my arrival and departure. As soon as I get that figured out, I will let you know.
Jack
Hi, Jack,
Unfortunately I was left out, the event got fully booked within the first minutes.
Therefore I cancel my reservations.
All the best,
Spiros
Hi Spiros,
It appears that there was a glitch in the registration and that they are opening a second link. From the front page Note that something went wrong and only 31 registrants were tallied. A second link has been added to go live at 1600Z (1200 U.S. East Coast). 19 more slots will be available before it closes again."
Jack
I am on it for a secong try.
Thanks
Jack hi again,
I eventually I got my registration,
Thank you
Spiros / Jack
I'd be potentially interested in teaming up if either/both of you are interested. Would you be planning on attending the low level area on the Monday as well, since I understand there's a possibility of some F4 action.
Paul
Paul hi,
we can arrange that, I guess you will be in Athens at least by Sunday, where will you stay ??
Spiros
Hi Spiros. Thanks for the reply. Ive not booked anything yet, but am planning to arrive in Athens around midday on the Sunday. I think the place you've booked no longer has space, so I would look to book something as near as possible. Perhaps we could email each other? I'm millcottagedarlow@outlook.com
Paul,
I booked it almost 2 weeks ago, look at Kyllini maybe at the Hotel Glarentza, it is only 4-5kms away from my place.
My email is: spiros.strangalos@gmail.com and my cell +306972999817, I am on Viber & Whatsapp.
We will be in touch
Hi Paul,
We would be interested in attending the low level area on Monday with you and Spiros. We are still working on our travel arrangements and will keep you informed.
Jack
Hi both. I have now booked my flights, and will arrive in Athens at 12:25 on Sunday 11th May. Spiros - I will what's app you. Jack - keep us updated with your plans, hopefully we can make it all work.
Good afternoon to both,
I am looking forward to meet you in Greece.
Just a recommendation for your overnight stay of 11/May in Athens, try to have a metro station close to your hotel, so we can meet out of the center of Athens in order to avoid the traffic on Monday morning.
Let me know
Paul hi,
do you plan to be in Iniochos ??