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by napalm42
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Military Aircraft Markings 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 2680

Re: Military Aircraft Markings 2024

Well Done , and a huge thank you for keeping this iconic publication going , which I have bought since the first one.

Every year I fear it will go to the awful on-line format so many have gone , and for me, make it un-readable.
Give me a book anyday !!

Cheers
by napalm42
Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:55 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Masters of the Air - USAF Mighty 8th in East Anglia
Replies: 32
Views: 6184

Re: Masters of the Air - USAF Mighty 8th in East Anglia

Well, I have watched the first two episodes,and found them thoroughly entertaining !! But , then again, I am just an aviation enthusiast / photographer , and not an `Armchair expert` , like some people ,and don`t feel the need to criticise everything that doesn`t meet some exacting standards. I thin...
by napalm42
Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Scanner lost @ Fairford
Replies: 10
Views: 1615

Re: Scanner lost @ Fairford

Really nice to know there are still honest people around .
Great outcome
by napalm42
Mon May 29, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Visiting Fairford 27th May
Replies: 12
Views: 4418

Re: Visiting Fairford 27th May

Hello all,
Just wondering if the B-1`s are visible / photographable, from walking the perimeter fence from the Dunfield crash gate to the 09 end crash gate ?
I have never done this walk, but understand it is quite interesting.
I would be looking at visiting on Saturday.

Many Thanks
by napalm42
Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: King’s Coronation Flypast Info 25th - 27th April & 6th May 2023
Replies: 171
Views: 27736

Re: King’s Coronation Flypast Info 25th - 27th April & 6th May 2023

Don`t rise to the bait , no doubt some `stop oil` saddo, fishing for a reaction.
Any true aviation enthusiast would want to see as many planes in the sky as possible !!!
by napalm42
Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: King’s Coronation Flypast Info 25th - 27th April & 6th May 2023
Replies: 171
Views: 27736

Re: King’s Coronation Flypast Info 25th - 27th April & 6th May 2023

Thanks fives,
Think I will give it a go, and hope for the best ....
by napalm42
Sat Apr 22, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: King’s Coronation Flypast Info 25th - 27th April & 6th May 2023
Replies: 171
Views: 27736

Re: King’s Coronation Flypast Info 25th - 27th April & 6th May 2023

Hi All, Does anybody know if the Asda car park at Leyton Mills ( E10 5NH ), would give a reasonable view of the flypast ? The reason I ask is, my wife cannot be left at home alone, and her mobility problems mean I would have to drive, not use public transport. I live in Uxbridge , Middx. Many thanks...
by napalm42
Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:40 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 10 from the Fence
Replies: 7
Views: 827

Re: 10 from the Fence

Brilliant shots.
Where were they taken from please ?
I assume 02 end somewhere ??
Hoping to get up there next week , when the forecast seems to indicate 20 end.
Well done, definately worth freezing your nether regions !!
by napalm42
Tue Dec 13, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Falcon 900s will be BAe 146 replacements...
Replies: 76
Views: 11700

Re: Falcon 900s will be BAe 146 replacements...

Really love it !!

The all white was dreadful.
Now lets get a military reg on it to make it proper !!
As for the bloke throwing his toys out the pram over a picture - get a life !!!
It`s a picture of a plane..
by napalm42
Sun May 29, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Queens birthday Flypast
Replies: 314
Views: 46817

Re: Queens birthday Flypast

Kevin J,
Many thanks for your helpful , constructive comment , I will give it a go.
Yes , before I get jumped on , I have posted one more time..
by napalm42
Sun May 29, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Queens birthday Flypast
Replies: 314
Views: 46817

Re: Queens birthday Flypast

Thanks Supra for your sarcastic comment.

That`s the problem with these forums - a comment that does not meet some persons criteria is met with abuse.
Hence why in over 10 years , I have only posted 76 times, and probably will not again.
by napalm42
Sun May 29, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Queens birthday Flypast
Replies: 314
Views: 46817

Re: Queens birthday Flypast

I was on Waterloo Bridge for the 100th. , but found the aircraft were a bit `over the top` of me.
Thinking of Blackfriers Bridge this time , as it seems a little more to one side of the flight track , assuming they fly straight up The Mall.
by napalm42
Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:14 am
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: Question for the regulars re 493rd
Replies: 32
Views: 5032

Re: Question for the regulars re 493rd

Thanks very much for all your info / advice. :thumbs:
Sounds like I would have been dissapointed. :(
Probably Fairford instead.

Cheers
Colin
by napalm42
Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: Question for the regulars re 493rd
Replies: 32
Views: 5032

Re: Question for the regulars re 493rd

Correction , befor I get jumped on :blush:
I know it is RAF Lakenheath , but was referring to the based aircraft not being RAF :)

Sorry
by napalm42
Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: Question for the regulars re 493rd
Replies: 32
Views: 5032

Re: Question for the regulars re 493rd

Just wondering if Friday`s are busy at Lakenheath , or are they running down for the weekend like some RAF bases ??
Was thinking of visiting this coming friday..

Thanks
by napalm42
Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:44 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: G7 - Daily Movements Thread 31st May - Present day
Replies: 21
Views: 5807

Re: G7 - Daily Movements Thread 31st May - Present day

Thank You very much Nick.
Colin
by napalm42
Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: G7 - Daily Movements Thread 31st May - Present day
Replies: 21
Views: 5807

Re: G7 - Daily Movements Thread 31st May - Present day

Apologies if I have missed this in the various posts / threads.
Does anybody know the reg. of the Dauphin in the VH-3 formation on 13-6-21, ZJ7??

Many Thanks in advance.
by napalm42
Sat May 29, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: RAF Coningsby
Topic: Typhoon Display Jet
Replies: 41
Views: 5425

Re: Typhoon Display Jet

Absolutely stunning .
Anything `non grey` gets my vote !!

Will I ever see it ? Who knows ..
by napalm42
Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RDAF - F35
Replies: 17
Views: 2580

Re: RDAF - F35

Anything with a bit of colour gets my vote :clap: .
I look at my slides from the 70`s and 80`s , with sorrow that everything is now a grey blob.
As for Tiger schemes -- the best colours ever put on a military jet !! - In my opinion :D
by napalm42
Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:08 pm
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: No parking on roadside
Replies: 123
Views: 19269

Re: No parking on roadside

Hello All, I was there yesterday (15th.) from 07.00 to 19.45 - parked in the Forest Gate entrance. Quite busy at 07.00. As the day went on more cars arrived and parked on the verges to the left and right of the entrance. Everybody was sensible, and tucked the cars well off the road. Many police patr...

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