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by ST24
Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: St.Mawgan International Air Day: 6th August 1975 (Pic. Heavy)
Replies: 24
Views: 2799

Re: St.Mawgan International Air Day: 6th August 1975 (Pic. Heavy)

The green replacing the tan was the start of the 'European one' camo scheme, the lighter green being replaced later with a dark green. Disagree with that. First, in Euro 1 (lizard) the tan was replaced by a dark gray ( and that’s another story) not green; second, that green was seen on only a few a...
by ST24
Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: HH60 Memorial Service
Replies: 6
Views: 1357

Re: HH60 Memorial Service

The Phantom wrote:
Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:26 pm
Frightening that that was 10 years ago!
Absolutely! I was living in Norfolk at the time and remember it very well having been at Cley only a few days prior. Seems like yesterday, or at least last week...
by ST24
Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Avord French AF JPO
Replies: 4
Views: 1869

Avord French AF JPO

Full report on UKAR but here are a few other shots from this small but perfectly formed show... Bizarre that I've had to wait so long to shoot a current full Reds line up - something that was quite common back in the day...! I've finally binned off photobucket so will hopefully start to post more no...
by ST24
Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF Hawk display pilots
Replies: 13
Views: 17475

Re: RAF Hawk display pilots

Nor sure if its relevant, in this post in the photography section https://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=239309 4 minutes in there's an RN Hawk display team, is it exclusively RAF solo you're after? Thanks, Black Seahawks I think they were called. Displayed with FRA/Cobham Falc...
by ST24
Mon Dec 18, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF Hawk display pilots
Replies: 13
Views: 17475

Re: RAF Hawk display pilots

Hi, a couple of extras I have -

1982 4FTS, definitely a display, name not known
1983 Flt Lt Steve Riley 151Sqn/2TWU
1987 Flt Lt Dave Richardson 234 Sqn/1TWU
1988/89, Simon Meade was with 151Sqn.

Still need to dig re the '85 guy!
by ST24
Sat Dec 09, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: RAF Leuchars Battle of Britain Airshow 1977 - picture heavy.
Replies: 12
Views: 1734

Re: RAF Leuchars Battle of Britain Airshow 1977 - picture heavy.

MikeH wrote:
Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:55 pm
ST24 wrote:
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:21 pm
Those explosion are quite close to those Lightnings!
I don't know if the smoke coming out of the 'Avpin' panel on the spine is related! :O
Indeed! That stuff was lethal..
by ST24
Sat Dec 09, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: St. Mawgan International Air Day 1976. Picture heavy.
Replies: 59
Views: 7232

Re: St. Mawgan International Air Day 1976. Picture heavy.

Is that the St Athan hack JP 4?? According to 'Airport Data's XS177 :- "Operating from RAF St. Athan in 1990, this was then the sole remaining Jet Provost T.4 in service with the Royal Air Force." A few years prior to my photo, it was with the 'Macaws' display team. I don't know where it was based ...
by ST24
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: St. Mawgan International Air Day 1976. Picture heavy.
Replies: 59
Views: 7232

Re: St. Mawgan International Air Day 1976. Picture heavy.

Always a risk going for 25, especially flying shots but it's paid off in spades here Mike. Glorious selection! Is that the St Athan hack JP 4??
by ST24
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: July 25th, 1973. Cazaux
Replies: 29
Views: 4190

Re: July 25th, 1973. Cazaux

What an amazing airshow that must have been! The only B(I)8 modded French Canberra and factory fresh Jag and F1 again, most of the test a/c seem to be from CEAM though. And WTD dayglo'd German '104, incredible stuff...
by ST24
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: RAF Leuchars Battle of Britain Airshow 1977 - picture heavy.
Replies: 12
Views: 1734

Re: RAF Leuchars Battle of Britain Airshow 1977 - picture heavy.

Superb stuff.. Those explosion are quite close to those Lightnings!
by ST24
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: September 30th, 1973. Luxeuil
Replies: 14
Views: 1806

Re: September 30th, 1973. Luxeuil

Wow, absolutely superb stuff - oh to have seen a live Br941! Shiny and fresh out of the box Jag too, very early machine.
by ST24
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Chivenor Air Day 1984 - A few more
Replies: 9
Views: 1864

Re: Chivenor Air Day 1984 - A few more

Excellent stuff - camo trembler sans RWR- don't get much better!
by ST24
Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: May 19th, 1973. Spangdahlem open house
Replies: 11
Views: 1626

Re: May 19th, 1973. Spangdahlem open house

Brilliant stuff. Incredible to think that, despite their appearance the Drakens were new in Danish service and the Flamant would still be very much in operational!
by ST24
Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Yeovilton Air Day 1975
Replies: 15
Views: 2136

Re: Yeovilton Air Day 1975

Thanks for sharing these with us, I attended this show and I was lucky enough to have a Mum who was happy to take me and a schoolmate down to Somerset for the day. It was close to a 300 mile round trip too. I remember that the show was marred by the sad incident, when the Harrier pilot was killed a...
by ST24
Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Royal Flush at Florennes June 14th, 1973
Replies: 26
Views: 1865

Re: Royal Flush at Florennes June 14th, 1973

Wow, just wow. What a collection...
by ST24
Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Spicy flight Friday and Sat
Replies: 21
Views: 2116

Re: Spicy flight Friday and Sat

2 are listed to participate in the Finnish Turku airshow tomorrow only..
by ST24
Tue Feb 28, 2023 4:18 pm
Forum: RAF Waddington
Topic: Car parking and viewing at Waddington.
Replies: 107
Views: 9525

Re: Car parking and viewing at Waddington.

So is one of the laybys still useable on the 1178 bend? Absolute madness to come those off, zero point, just causes more frustration and danger!
by ST24
Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:34 pm
Forum: RIAT
Topic: Departure day
Replies: 70
Views: 9656

Re: Departure day

I really can't see big stuff battling through the crowded taxiway to 27 before at least 11 and no real benefit backtracking. I reckon most heavies at West end will go out 09. Just my hunch...
by ST24
Fri Sep 11, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: No parking on roadside
Replies: 123
Views: 19270

Re: No parking on roadside

Fives wrote:
Fri Sep 11, 2020 9:02 am
Does this refer to the A1122 Swaffham Road, please?
That would be a helluva long walk!!
by ST24
Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:51 am
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: No parking on roadside
Replies: 123
Views: 19270

No parking on roadside

Cops have just moved all cars parked on the side of the road, pull in to forest track still okay. Apparently its an urban clearway and they're saying that and the fact there have been a few near misses recently (lorries mentioned) is why they're enforcibg it now.

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