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by woody
Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for info regarding Mildenhall / Lakenheath local area
Replies: 15
Views: 1119

Re: Looking for info regarding Mildenhall / Lakenheath local area

If you're a fan, there is the Dad's Army museum in Thetford.

Regards
Steve.
by woody
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Other Airshows & Events
Topic: Midlands air festival 2023
Replies: 44
Views: 18161

Re: Midlands air festival 2023

Hi. Without knowing the facts I wouldn't blame ATC . There may have been good reasons for not clearing the display at the time.As having worked in the RAF in ATC hope you don't mind me commentating. ATC is always about flight safety.

Regards
Steve.
by woody
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: England Euro 2020 championship
Replies: 146
Views: 12098

Re: England Euro 2020 championship

I agree with you Raptor9. I am not a football fan, but like you I occasionally watch. I also heard that booing and tbh, I felt a bit ashamed, especially when I believe our fans outnumbered them by approx 40 to 1.I watch other sports, now and then, and never see this tribal mentality.

Regards
Steve.
by woody
Wed May 19, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: 1989 IAT Fairford
Replies: 6
Views: 1080

Re: 1989 IAT Fairford

Really nice pics. Thanks for sharing. Halcyon days.

Woody
by woody
Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: RAF Coningsby
Topic: Facilities at Coningsby
Replies: 36
Views: 11208

Re: Facilities at Coningsby

Afternoon.
Just in case anyone is interested the WC facilities in the town centre car park are open and fairly clean. Was up there today. The 07 carpark was a bit maxxed out at times but most people were socially distancing from what I saw. A very pleasant, if somewhat chilly day.

Regards
Steve
by woody
Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: RIAT
Topic: Air Tattoo 50
Replies: 10
Views: 4339

Re: Air Tattoo 50

Hi. No lists as such. It is more of a photographic compendium of all Air Tattoos. It has a lot of background info re organisation of the events and personal memories. It is a fascinating read and definitely worth buying and the price, as far as I am concerned, is a steal. If you are looking for deta...
by woody
Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mr Grumpy whinge
Replies: 41
Views: 5348

Re: Mr Grumpy whinge

Britbox TV. Over the last few days BBC has been heavily promoting a new series of Spitting Image, both on TV and Radio. So was thinking, would be nice to give it a go, although it was only available via the Britbox streaming service. Was really disappointed to find out this was a pay per view or sub...
by woody
Tue Mar 24, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: Modelling Community
Topic: Lockdown
Replies: 8
Views: 2359

Re: Lockdown

Same boat here. I have quite a stash so will start digging into it. First build lined up is the Revell(ex Matchbox) Twin Otter. Built one in my youth and can't wait to start it. So for the next few weeks it's going to be - endlessly stirring paint pots, trying and failing to remove glue from transpa...
by woody
Sat Feb 08, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: RAF Abingdon BoB Show 1982
Replies: 7
Views: 2796

Re: RAF Abingdon BoB Show 1982

Smashing Pics. I used to work at Abingdon in ATC for a couple of years in the mid to late 80s so really nostalgic. Also nice to see an Abingdon display in rare sunshine. Would this have been on the usual BOB September date? Fond memories as my first RAF posting and flying as a cadet with 6 AEF. Many...
by woody
Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:18 pm
Forum: RAF Northolt
Topic: Trump visit
Replies: 146
Views: 41219

Re: Trump visit

Cheers.. Can you tell us the frequency he is on? TVM
by woody
Sat Jul 28, 2018 5:51 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Oh how things have changed.....
Replies: 11
Views: 4494

Re: Oh how things have changed.....

Can't remember the date but know it was mid 80s. Brother drove me over to RAE Bedford for a day out. Teacher's strike that day. Can't remember everything but certainly saw TR1 from Alconbury doing circuits 2 Canberras from Wyton doing the same Monarch 757 crew training RAE Tornado GR1 (I think) UH F...
by woody
Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shame on you BBC!!!.
Replies: 20
Views: 5641

Re: Shame on you BBC!!!.

Re the above I watched about 10 minutes and promptly switched off. One of my gripes about these shows is the constant hand clapping during the music which seems to drown it out, especially as it is mostly out of sync. Not sure what The Queen thought, most of the time she seemed to be reading the pro...
by woody
Sat Feb 03, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF 32sqn bouncy landing
Replies: 4
Views: 2675

Re: RAF 32sqn bouncy landing

No tail strike. Looking at the runway it is a little undulating. Slightly bouncing, possibility a bit of a crosswind. Other than that nothing much to say. Move along please.
Woody.
by woody
Thu Jan 04, 2018 1:12 pm
Forum: RIAT
Topic: FRIAT 2018
Replies: 43
Views: 21743

Re: FRIAT 2018

Hi Gary I've had an email every month to that affect. I was told the problem would be resolved when they managed to track down the first payment. I believe they duplicated my booking. I emailed Wendy last night but have not had a reply yet. I just wonder if they have just been a bit overwhelmed as i...
by woody
Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Storm Caroline
Replies: 10
Views: 2996

Re: Storm Caroline

Amber warning to Scottish postmen - long trousers may need to be worn!

Woody
by woody
Sun Dec 03, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: A few old 'Frightnings'
Replies: 22
Views: 5426

Re: A few old 'Frightnings'

Some great pics there. Always regret not doing much photography back in the 80s.

Steve
by woody
Wed May 17, 2017 5:04 pm
Forum: Modelling Community
Topic: Japanese F-15DJ's 1/144 Revell
Replies: 5
Views: 2255

Re: Japanese F-15DJ's 1/144 Revell

Hi

Nice work, and in such a small scale!

Just getting back into modelling after a 30ish year break. Would struggle to get all that detail and finish on a 1/48 kit. Kudos and thanks for sharing.

Steve
by woody
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: RAF Coningsby
Topic: Coningsby (D)ATIS broadcasting Sunday 19th Feb 2017
Replies: 9
Views: 3067

Re: Coningsby (D)ATIS broadcasting Sunday 19th Feb 2017

Oh and just another thought with it being a QRA station I guess ATC etc are still manned but at minimal level so not sure how the ATIS is broadcast with these things in mind. Been almost 10 years since I left he mob so things may well have changed.
by woody
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: RAF Coningsby
Topic: Coningsby (D)ATIS broadcasting Sunday 19th Feb 2017
Replies: 9
Views: 3067

Re: Coningsby (D)ATIS broadcasting Sunday 19th Feb 2017

Perhaps it was left transmittimg by mistake. We had the same system at Valley. Had to be turned off when airfield closed. If not it would continue transmitng. One clue would be to check the ATIS code and time recording was made(assuming that is in the broadcast).
by woody
Sun Jul 26, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: South West England
Topic: Red Arrows Falmouth Week
Replies: 5
Views: 4644

Red Arrows Falmouth Week

Hi . On holiday in Cornwall in a couple of weeks and looking to catch the Reds displaying at Falmouth during the Regatta. I will have grandniece in tow and just wondering where they generally display and a good vantage point. Is it in the harbour/estuary or on the coastline?. Not too worried about a...

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