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by Bob DeBilda
Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:10 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Aviation Books to read
Replies: 390
Views: 256210

Re: Aviation Books to read

Just finished reading "Fast jets and other beasts" by Ian Hall - former Hunter, Phantom, Tornado and Jaguar pilot. An excellent read!
His other books include "Jaguar Boys" and "Tornado Boys".
by Bob DeBilda
Tue May 16, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Sky News - UK C-130 - A400 fleet
Replies: 19
Views: 4495

Re: Sky News - UK C-130 - A400 fleet

Have a look at the latest edition of Air Forces Monthly. There is a very enlightening article about the Sudan evacuation. Information at the time of publishing records: France: 538 (incl 209 French nationals) Italy; 200 Spain: 104 (incl 34 Spanish nationals) Germany: 780 (incl 230 German nationals)...
by Bob DeBilda
Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: New Spitfire TV series on More 4 (UK)
Replies: 2
Views: 1095

Re: New Spitfire TV series on More 4 (UK)

There's a new TV series starting on More 4 at 2100 on Monday 28 September. It's called "Inside the Spitfire Factory" and is described as a "Documentary following Peter Monk and his crew over the course of a year as they try to restore the rusting remains of a 1943 Mark IX Spitfire to its former glo...
by Bob DeBilda
Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Cuts to the RAF’s E-7 Wedgetail Fleet now only 3?
Replies: 73
Views: 12756

Re: Cuts to the RAF’s E-7 Wedgetail Fleet now only 3?

So the bean counters may be thinking if we pay for modifications and fit the AN/APS-154 AAS pod then we can cut the E-7 fleet requirement. It was my understanding that part of the large hangar is being given over along with support facilities to the Reds when they arrive. The East hangar will be bu...
by Bob DeBilda
Sat Feb 22, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Why RAF Boscombe Down?
Replies: 49
Views: 13124

Re: Why RAF Boscombe Down?

:whistle: Could be to reduce the risk to a large RAF station community. Agreed, perhaps the " powers that be " have determined that the returnees from the Diamond Princess are at a higher risk of being infected/infectious than those evacuated from Wuhan so handling the flight at Boscombe Down prote...
by Bob DeBilda
Sat Feb 22, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Why RAF Boscombe Down?
Replies: 49
Views: 13124

Re: Why RAF Boscombe Down?

Has no-one taken into account the direction of a rather strong breeze? Why struggle with a crosswind and then struggle with a diversion to a alternate airfield that’s not prepared for the logistics of such an arrival. Boscombe - dead quiet and straight into the wind. A couple more hours on a bus wi...
by Bob DeBilda
Sun Nov 17, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Hypersonic F35'S
Replies: 9
Views: 3532

Hypersonic F35'S

Just read a feature in the Sunday Express that our new carriers will be equipped with the new F35,"which has a maximum speed of Mach 6 or 4,600 m.p.h."
should come in handy crossing the Atlantic in under an hour!
Or has the Express recruited a new journo from the Daily Fail?
by Bob DeBilda
Sat Nov 02, 2019 12:14 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Marshalls move
Replies: 51
Views: 21546

Re: Marshalls move

Quote:"Also, I'd have thought any move to Wyton would only be short term as its well known Wyton itself is under threat from housing development. Once they've finished destroying Alconbury, Oakington, Bassingbourn, etc then Wyton is an obvious target for yet another new town". Top But haven't they n...
by Bob DeBilda
Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:44 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RIAT19 Serials
Replies: 6
Views: 2434

Re: RIAT19 Serials

Many thanks gents. It looked like 31-CF on my photo, but it was a little blurred. Interesting to know they have so many!
by Bob DeBilda
Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RIAT19 Serials
Replies: 6
Views: 2434

Re: RIAT19 Serials

Thanks to Nitro999 for the spreadsheet - I am particularly keen to know the serial of the French KC135R - did anyone catch it?
Also does anyone know how many of these tankers they have please?. This is the only one I have ever seen.
by Bob DeBilda
Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:14 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RIAT19 Serials
Replies: 6
Views: 2434

Re: RIAT19 Serials

It certainly is! Many thanks for the speedy response.
:clap:
by Bob DeBilda
Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:09 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RIAT19 Serials
Replies: 6
Views: 2434

RIAT19 Serials

Good afternoon gents,
I saw an article a while back with a link to a list of RIAT 19 serials - this was in the form of an excellent spreadsheet. Can anyone redirect me please?
Apologies if this is posted in the wrong area,
by Bob DeBilda
Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:29 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Daks over Duxford
Replies: 4
Views: 1945

Re: Daks over Duxford

Superb photos ! Love the "moody" Dak shot.
by Bob DeBilda
Wed May 15, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Hercs operating out of Bournemouth / Hurn
Replies: 4
Views: 1670

Re: Hercs operating out of Bournemouth / Hurn

Thanks guys - much appreciated.
by Bob DeBilda
Wed May 15, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Hercs operating out of Bournemouth / Hurn
Replies: 4
Views: 1670

Hercs operating out of Bournemouth / Hurn

Noticed 2 Hercs coming out of Hurn 13.30 hrs Mon and one about same time today - could these be practicing for D Day Flypast at Southsea ?
by Bob DeBilda
Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:58 pm
Forum: RIAT
Topic: RIAT post Mildenhall closure
Replies: 34
Views: 12133

Re: RIAT post Mildenhall closure

If Mildenhall guys and gals are still at Fairford for the show does that mean we get all of the Burger stands that we all loved in the Mildenhall heyday. That would put a big sock in the food outlets that were ripping everyone off :clap: We can but hope ! What a result that would be. If not then wh...
by Bob DeBilda
Sun Jan 14, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: RIAT
Topic: Departures Day: A Winge and a Request
Replies: 46
Views: 21982

Re: Departures Day: A Winge and a Request

Hey all Took my mother who is her 70s to departures day. We headed initially to Park & View West but found it to be closed. Accordingly we headed for Park & View East. Once we got into the site we however found that it was impossible to get anywhere near the fence to take pictures. Not everyone is ...
by Bob DeBilda
Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Inkjet Printer for aircraft photos
Replies: 10
Views: 3081

Re: Inkjet Printer for aircraft photos

Once again, thanks for the info guys.
Much appreciated.
by Bob DeBilda
Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Inkjet Printer for aircraft photos
Replies: 10
Views: 3081

Re: Inkjet Printer for aircraft photos

Thanks guys, very much appreciated, especially the scanned print from phantom6.
Guess what's going on my Christmas list!.

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