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by Andy_99
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Help for the USAF
Replies: 18
Views: 2528

Re: Help for the USAF

As an enemy may also use them, they should come up with a solution, as terrorist may not take notice of any request not to use them. Plus it may not be appropriate to use cannons on them :-) P. They'd only do it the once though......... Strictly tongue in cheek comment On a more serious side is the...
by Andy_99
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Warning!? Waddington and other airfields
Replies: 48
Views: 5131

Re: Warning!? Waddington and other airfields

Some people are clearly clueless, much of it is driven by the want for most likes on Social Media.
by Andy_99
Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Lakenheath - nuclear store
Replies: 85
Views: 15515

Re: Lakenheath - nuclear store

I'm out I didn't say that the F35B could carry the B61 or the Typhoon, having the ability to store the weapons for AN Other NATO nation may prove useful. I'm fully aware that Ballistic Missile subs are our deterrent & have been since 1998. I agree they're more survivable than anything else. My point...
by Andy_99
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Lakenheath - nuclear store
Replies: 85
Views: 15515

Re: Lakenheath - nuclear store

Agree at the moment we have nothing cleared but I'm sure in the event of needing to be certifed the process can be fast-tracked whereas if we don't have the storage it's a non-starter. I'm thinking more the US/NATO controlled weapons that various other NATO countries can carry if the need arises. I...
by Andy_99
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:45 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: US conducts strikes in Iraq & Syria
Replies: 18
Views: 3212

Re: US conducts strikes in Iraq & Syria

Did the 46's move from EGUN through anynof this? Also, anyone got the tails of the 7 x B1's which departed Lakenheath, as reported by numerous Arab sources ? :lol: They were the new & improved stealth B1 not only invisible to radar but also the naked eye & the biggest upgrade special silent engines...
by Andy_99
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:57 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Lakenheath - nuclear store
Replies: 85
Views: 15515

Re: Lakenheath - nuclear store

Agree at the moment we have nothing cleared but I'm sure in the event of needing to be certifed the process can be fast-tracked whereas if we don't have the storage it's a non-starter. I'm thinking more the US/NATO controlled weapons that various other NATO countries can carry if the need arises.
by Andy_99
Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Lakenheath - nuclear store
Replies: 85
Views: 15515

Re: Lakenheath - nuclear store

There are a number of HAS at Lakenheath that were modified years ago with "vaults" to store B61s, up to 4 per vault. I'll dig a link out when I get home. All the shelters at Marham had the vaults installed as well, subsequently filled in I believe after the Special Weapons were retired. Maybe with ...
by Andy_99
Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Any Advice For A Complete Beginner
Replies: 5
Views: 1076

Re: Any Advice For A Complete Beginner

Another recommendation is buy the Dummies guide for you camera.
It breaks down all of the individual modes and settings into easily digestible topics

As mentioned practice, practice some more
by Andy_99
Tue Nov 21, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Panamoz and HDEW cameras?
Replies: 14
Views: 1801

Re: Panamoz and HDEW cameras?

Used HDEW plenty of times for both lenses & bodies no problems with any of them. A mate had an EOS 'R' from them that developed a fault, he instigated the warranty claim and no issues encountered with getting it repaired. IIRC the Canon 'L' lenses have a worldwide warranty so shouldn't be an issue, ...
by Andy_99
Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: AFM - UK Defence Select Committee Report Article
Replies: 29
Views: 3712

Re: AFM - UK Defence Select Committee Report Article

Thinking outside of the Box if we require more fighter aircraft would the F35C be a possibility ? It's probe & Drogue refuelling, It's got a larger wing area allowing if to land at slower speed, longer range & Beefed up undercarriage to name a few differences. With the idea of operating from Off-Bas...
by Andy_99
Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Juice 41&42 arrive at Fairford
Replies: 10
Views: 935

Re: Juice 41&42 arrive at Fairford

Fantastic Shots
by Andy_99
Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Canon R7 "Black out"
Replies: 17
Views: 2630

Re: Canon R7 "Black out"

I don't recall having a viewfinder blackout but I've had pauses using the electronic shutter options where I've exceeded the buffer. I've got 200Mbps write cards which I need to upgrade (when funds allow) so I know I have to remember not to keep the button pressed for too long. These mirrorless beas...
by Andy_99
Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: IAT '77 - Greenham Common
Replies: 17
Views: 4807

Re: IAT '77 - Greenham Common

Great to be reminded of the days when Units rather than Forces tended to be invited..... even requests for specific airframes were the order of the day from the organisers... Many an hour spent along the road on the northern fence line for the arrivals wondering what would be next.... Thanks for po...
by Andy_99
Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: USAF is "planning" to reactivate 20-25 Cold War era airbases in Europe (Rumour)
Replies: 43
Views: 5951

Re: USAF is "planning" to reactivate 20-25 Cold War era airbases in Europe (Rumour)

Although there's all the issue with Electrics etc. Why not Scampton & Linton-On-Ouse both recently closed and would be better use than as a refugee camp. I do think they're meaning places further to the East of Europe in the 1st instance, unless of course they don't want to annoy the Crazy Ivans too...
by Andy_99
Wed Aug 30, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Canon R7 focusing
Replies: 21
Views: 6907

Re: Canon R7 focusing

I've been to Coningsby recently with my R7 as part of the learning process moving from the 7D2. I've been using it to shoot Birds in Flight recently so used the settings from - https://youtu.be/vxbfFm79qdg?si=3uwAGvANGc8QQKMI as a starting basis. Key for me was making the Focus case 'Sticky' to prev...
by Andy_99
Wed Aug 30, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Lakenheath - nuclear store
Replies: 85
Views: 15515

Re: Lakenheath - nuclear store

I'm with the camp that they've never gone anywhere after reading this. UK Ministry of Defence said: “It remains a long-standing UK and Nato policy to neither confirm nor deny the presence of nuclear weapons at a given location.” I'd also be very surprised if they weren't stored at Welford due to it'...
by Andy_99
Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Top Guns Inside The RAF
Replies: 124
Views: 14491

Re: Top Guns Inside The RAF

I'm guessing they discount Lakenheath although technically it's still an RAF station. I'm guessing saying it's the busiest is down to the P8 being there as well. Also making a program & saying it's RAF Lossiemouth Britain's 2nd Busiest Fighter Base doesn't have quite the same wow factor.
by Andy_99
Tue Aug 22, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Top Guns Inside The RAF
Replies: 124
Views: 14491

Re: Top Guns Inside The RAF

Great watch, yes I spotted a couple of continuity errors (Like the changing helmets as mentioned), they should really have mentioned the Navy pilot I feel. Didn't spot the strange pod on the port wing will have to go back & watch it again. Thought it was also good not being 100% all about the pilots...
by Andy_99
Mon Aug 21, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: The General Question Thread
Replies: 16
Views: 2905

Re: The General Question Thread

Q4 - They did a practice QRA from Boscombe last week so I guess that might also provide an answer to Q1 as well.
by Andy_99
Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: is this correct?
Replies: 23
Views: 4504

Re: is this correct?

Is it a strict direction thing or can they go the 'wrong way' if by prior arrangement ?

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