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by Rob666
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: 50th Anniversary Scheme for GAF Tornado
Replies: 21
Views: 1727

Re: 50th Anniversary Scheme for GAF Tornado

Gary wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:00 pm
Must just be me who think it’s hideous :lol: thought it was a flight sim concoction. Hope it’s at RIAT though, so can see it in the flesh. Might change mind
Just you Gary looks great😉
by Rob666
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Camera/Lens for overflight photos at 33,000 feet
Replies: 12
Views: 2933

Re: Camera/Lens for overflight photos at 33,000 feet

B58Hustler wrote:
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:14 pm
Edit. Just got a D500.This is D500 and Sigma 150-600 Sport without the converter so native 600mm (900 equiv)


ImageA380 by Jayson Cork, on Flickr
That's amazing.....
by Rob666
Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Italian F16's
Replies: 5
Views: 1385

Re: Italian F16's

Thanks reminds of the great photocalls at KB, most ITAF 16’s saw in the one place.
by Rob666
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: ‘Papyrus’ Hunter grounded
Replies: 10
Views: 2394

Re: ‘Papyrus’ Hunter grounded

raptor9 wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:08 pm
That Kemble show was fantastic. 15 privately owned Hunters, none of which went u/s during the whole weekend. An amazing show, never to be repeated.
Great show as you say, seeing them all in the air and getting close to get some great static shots. Loved Kemble shows such a pity no more.
by Rob666
Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: RAF Leeming Air Fairs '92 - '95
Replies: 13
Views: 2903

Re: RAF Leeming Air Fairs '92 - '95

f-4 wrote:
Mon Feb 12, 2024 11:15 am
Ah yes, we flew in by Vauxhall Carlton courtesy of my mate Dave who did the trip from Stowmarket, Suffolk in just under two hours. Plus the A1 still had roundabouts back then :'(
That's impressive.
by Rob666
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:17 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: ETIAS is coming soon
Replies: 5
Views: 1528

Re: ETIAS is coming soon

Something that is coming soon that may be relevant to regular travellers to Europe is ETIAS. This is the EU version of the USA ESTA. From 2025 UK passport holders will need to have a valid ETIAS to travel to a EU country. They are valid for 3 years or the expiry date of your passport (which ever co...
by Rob666
Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Luftwaffe not happy with A400
Replies: 7
Views: 2148

Re: Luftwaffe not happy with A400

I understand the C-130’s are to be used for Special Forces operations.
by Rob666
Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Honington is an airfield again!
Replies: 21
Views: 2841

Re: Honington is an airfield again!

roughcutter wrote:
Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:46 pm
I remember visiting Honington in the early 1990's for the exercises involving the masses of French Mirages.
Great memories and need to get those slides scanned though the images are probably better in my head than the actual pictures I took.
by Rob666
Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: HAMMER 23 Battersea 13-12-2023
Replies: 8
Views: 1826

Re: HAMMER 23 Battersea 13-12-2023

Very nice shots and the chances to get there anytime for any action pretty remote, but is this aside access or that good from outside. Cheers Rob Cheers! This was from outside, been quite busy there for military lately, but equally you’ve got to be quite lucky to get any Thank you for that info, ni...
by Rob666
Thu Dec 14, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: HAMMER 23 Battersea 13-12-2023
Replies: 8
Views: 1826

Re: HAMMER 23 Battersea 13-12-2023

Very nice shots and the chances to get there anytime for any action pretty remote, but is this aside access or that good from outside. Cheers Rob
by Rob666
Thu Dec 14, 2023 12:38 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Honington is an airfield again!
Replies: 21
Views: 2841

Re: Honington is an airfield again!

Would of loved it be active again in the 'good old days' around the back with the visiting deployed/exercise visiting good times in the farmers field.
by Rob666
Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Danish Air Force F-16BM
Replies: 4
Views: 1340

Re: Danish Air Force F-16BM

Some nice shots, like the Side on shot.
by Rob666
Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: The demise of the RAF E3 fleet.
Replies: 31
Views: 4260

Re: The demise of the RAF E3 fleet.

The E3s were gifted to Chile on the proviso they bought some ex RN Frigates I believe...

Well that won't happen like in business sprat to catch a mackerel.
by Rob666
Fri Nov 24, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Yeovilton Air Day 1984 - Arrivals & static
Replies: 18
Views: 1359

Re: Yeovilton Air Day 1984 - Arrivals & static

Thanks for posting some great images of a time I miss. I loved the Vikings and have somewhere a picture signed by both of them Schmitt and Ostermend (or something like that) legends.
by Rob666
Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Atlantic Trident and friends - Final update 10th Nov
Replies: 20
Views: 4560

Re: Atlantic Trident and friends - Updated 7th Nov

Petepilot wrote:
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:29 am
Great compilation of shots, many thanks for sharing :thumbs:
100% agree and always look forward to seeing your pictures but please don't post pictures of Drones :P
by Rob666
Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Red Arrows in Turmoil ?
Replies: 239
Views: 37711

Re: Red Arrows in Turmoil ?

Red Arrows in 'special measures' after sexual harassment report:: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-67417428 Some of the Reds not living in the 21st Century, not that is was right in the past either, shame on those committing it and those sitting back and let it happen. Won't view th...
by Rob666
Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: RAF Fairford construction - complete
Replies: 43
Views: 11704

Re: RAF Fairford construction - complete

city42 wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2023 6:12 pm
Is there any new news on the new hangar being ready yet were they to be finished by now thank you
B-21's due next week. But joking aside seemed to have the hangar doors on from what I could see from 09.
by Rob666
Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Kleine Brogel Spottersday 08-09-2023
Replies: 8
Views: 2493

Re: Kleine Brogel Spottersday 08-09-2023

Thanks for sharing these with us, some great shots. It's also one of my favourite bases, I've attended many events there over many years. 100% you had a good time and so have I over the years one of the best bases, thanks to all the members of the BAF who have made my time previously so enjoyable.
by Rob666
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: HOWLER 31-32 mission 7/11/23
Replies: 127
Views: 9246

Re: HOWLER 31-32 mission 7/11/23

Supra wrote:
Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:36 am
Whoops! Somehow picked up a bit of bad info' on serials of the departing jets? :Oops:
Bit of a Howler me thinks :P
by Rob666
Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: B1B 86-0124 Lakenheath 1988
Replies: 5
Views: 1185

Re: B1B 86-0124 Lakenheath 1988

I was there with my mate, it was great little show and seeing this beauty on static was amazing and as pre internet and jungle drums it was completely unexpected.

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