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by PR9
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:26 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Micro Four Thirds opinions sought
Replies: 10
Views: 2514

Re: Micro Four Thirds opinions sought

Even later reply. I jumped on the M4/3 bandwagon with the Olympus e-m10 mk.1 and the Oly 40-150 (80-300 equiv). I only intended to use it for airshow statics etc but got used to it and it practically became my main set up. Admittedly it is not as fast as my Pentax K30 for autofocus but you can make ...
by PR9
Mon Dec 04, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: New Cabs for USCG MH-60T's
Replies: 6
Views: 731

Re: New Cabs for USCG MH-60T's

Trigger's broom :P
by PR9
Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Ex Qinetic BAC 1-11 Saved
Replies: 7
Views: 1509

Re: Ex Qinetic BAC 1-11 Saved

Better than just a cockpit section.

Last got that one 20 years ago at Waddo.
by PR9
Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: RAF Leeming
Topic: Yorknite 2023
Replies: 82
Views: 12883

Re: Yorknite 2023

f-4 wrote:
Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:35 am
Swiss Challenger in this morning.
:thumb:
by PR9
Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:13 am
Forum: RAF Leeming
Topic: Yorknite 2023
Replies: 82
Views: 12883

Re: Yorknite 2023

Good evening, Does anyone have any details on the above ? - Scramble has it starting on Monday 20th Nov . Any info ' would be helpful as a trip across the Pennines for an ' oldie spotter ' is a challenge. Thank you , Ian Does 20th. Nov. become the arrival date for the ground crews & Hornets? Usuall...
by PR9
Tue Nov 07, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: RAF Leeming
Topic: Leeming AM 061123
Replies: 7
Views: 2210

Re: Leeming AM 061123

reaper493 wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:06 pm
Anyone know if the Marine Nationalé jets are still present?

Did they use Tiger flight on arrival?

Thanks
Rafale M's did use "Tiger" c/s, can't recall number though.
by PR9
Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Red Arrows in Turmoil ?
Replies: 239
Views: 37711

Re: Red Arrows in Turmoil ?

Is there any news on the Aeralis Hawk replacement? It's an interesting concept.
by PR9
Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: RAF Waddington
Topic: Request for CW support arrival dates
Replies: 16
Views: 4705

Re: Request for CW support arrival dates

Kier wrote:
Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:52 am
PR9 wrote:
Fri Mar 24, 2023 8:39 am
Morning all,
Does anyone have any rough times for the C-17s?
Ta
Rumors say 07.30local. So watch the radar apps to figure it out early saturday.
Much obliged :thumb:
by PR9
Fri Mar 24, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: RAF Waddington
Topic: Request for CW support arrival dates
Replies: 16
Views: 4705

Re: Request for CW support arrival dates

Morning all,
Does anyone have any rough times for the C-17s?
Ta
by PR9
Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: RAF Waddington
Topic: Fire training centre and the morning rush
Replies: 25
Views: 2903

Re: Fire training centre and the morning rush

I think in these times of "blame & claim", public liability insurance premiums may have some bearing on the land owners. Let's face it, the WAVE/A15 is a serious accident waiting to happen. Infact in the early 1990's (pre WAVE) someone was actually hit on the A15 by a speeding car - fortunately sur...
by PR9
Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: RAF Coningsby
Topic: RSAF Typhoons at Coningsby
Replies: 37
Views: 8552

Re: RSAF Typhoons at Coningsby

Are the Saudi's following the same sorties as the other CW assets at Waddington?
by PR9
Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: RAF Coningsby
Topic: RSAF Typhoons at Coningsby
Replies: 37
Views: 8552

Re: RSAF Typhoons at Coningsby

Popped over today and the 6 x Saudi's were all still parked up on the VAS ramp, easy to see, easy to read off. From the spotters car park, exit right go round the left hand 90 degree bend then follow to the cross road sign, go left and follow that road- bingo !! Is that the same road as Crash Gate ...
by PR9
Fri Dec 02, 2022 12:28 pm
Forum: RAF Waddington
Topic: Wave to close, for now??? REOPENING 1ST MARCH
Replies: 39
Views: 12436

Re: Wave to close, for now???

I should imagine the car park will remain and be locked/unlocked by MOD similar to others (i.e. Leeming).
Damn shame to lose the van though.
by PR9
Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: RAF Leeming
Topic: yorknite 22
Replies: 58
Views: 13245

Re: yorknite 22

Just departed.
by PR9
Wed Aug 31, 2022 11:19 am
Forum: RAF Waddington
Topic: Cobra Warrior Take Two 2022.
Replies: 185
Views: 36577

Re: Cobra Warrior Take Two 2022.

I thought the previous restrictions were due to Israeli participation? Seems excessive if they do it again for 12 jets. How would they have gone on in ACMI days? :D I used to visit Waddington regularly in the ACMI days, can’t recall any real traffic / parking problems. Admittedly the local & MOD po...
by PR9
Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: RAF Waddington
Topic: Cobra Warrior Take Two 2022.
Replies: 185
Views: 36577

Re: Cobra Warrior Take Two 2022.

I thought the previous restrictions were due to Israeli participation?

Seems excessive if they do it again for 12 jets. How would they have gone on in ACMI days? :D
by PR9
Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:03 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF 'pauses job offers for white men' to meet 'impossible' diversity targets
Replies: 29
Views: 3115

Re: RAF 'pauses job offers for white men' to meet 'impossible' diversity targets

If its truly about diversity, when are the wheelchair accessible Typhoons & F-35s coming? :P

Even office staff have to pass the fitness regime so disabled people would be locked out of these roles too.
by PR9
Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:02 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Mirrorless or not?
Replies: 61
Views: 20934

Re: Mirrorless or not?

Hi All, For more than 3 years I have a mirrorless camera, an Olympus OM D 10 II (Micro for Thirds M4/3). Before that I had several Canon digital cameras and lenses. I am more then happy switching from Canon to Olympus. The gear is smaller and lighter and therefore much easier to carry with you. The...
by PR9
Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: RAF Waddington
Topic: Ex Cobra Warrior parking restrictions
Replies: 282
Views: 77039

Re: Ex Cobra Warrior parking restrictions

The banning of ladders outside the fence/A15 verges is complete overkill IMHO. That's the main bug bear for me as the fence is too high without them and as long as you're not directly under the approach etc can't see the issue? Can see the WAVE being a bunfight with ladders all down the side fence w...
by PR9
Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Mirrorless or not?
Replies: 61
Views: 20934

Re: Mirrorless or not?

Hi All, For more than 3 years I have a mirrorless camera, an Olympus OM D 10 II (Micro for Thirds M4/3). Before that I had several Canon digital cameras and lenses. I am more then happy switching from Canon to Olympus. The gear is smaller and lighter and therefore much easier to carry with you. The...

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