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Post by baz1 » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:37 pm

any news on the reds, I read they were going away on the 15th or as that now been cancelled! :unsure:
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Re: REDS

Post by Tiger 1 » Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:55 pm

They normally spend a month in Cyprus on their final work up before the season begins.

I have been back and forth to Lincoln over the last few weeks and normally would see the smoke trails in the sky but there as been nothing... so may be they are away.

Or the recent sad avents have kept them on the ground.

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Re: REDS

Post by reaper493 » Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:00 pm

Have seen elsewhere they are on leave and are apparently returning to flight next week. I guess we wait and see. I hope Red 3 is able to continue, but fully understand if not.

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Re: REDS

Post by Agent K » Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:19 pm

Tiger 1 wrote:They normally spend a month in Cyprus on their final work up before the season begins.

I have been back and forth to Lincoln over the last few weeks and normally would see the smoke trails in the sky but there as been nothing... so may be they are away.

Or the recent sad avents have kept them on the ground.

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They’ve not been to Cyprus for several years now.

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Re: REDS

Post by patrouille » Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:57 pm

I am sure Springhawk is at Greek Air Force base Tanagra.

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Re: REDS

Post by Thunder » Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:58 pm

The last couple of years they’ve been using Tanagra AB in Greece, and before that I think both Andravida and Kastelli in Crete have been used for “ Ex Springhawk”.

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Re: REDS

Post by martmpf » Thu Apr 05, 2018 11:12 pm

The reason being I believe is that Akrotiri in Cyprus has been too busy with operations over the Middle East region to allow The Reds the runway time and airspace required in recent years.

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Re: REDS

Post by Tiger 1 » Fri Apr 06, 2018 4:11 pm

Thanks for the info guys... I wasn't aware of that. :thumb:

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Re: REDS

Post by sgtangel » Tue Apr 10, 2018 4:48 pm

I see Sqn Ldr Ling has been brought back to fly red 3 whilst Flt lt Stark recovers. I guessed that would have been the case. I wonder how the Blades will deal with his departure?

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Post by reaper493 » Tue Apr 10, 2018 4:51 pm

Easily!

I seem to remember they had surplus display pilots anyway?

https://www.theblades.com/the-2017-team/

https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/re ... ws-season/

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Re: REDS

Post by plmc135 » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:04 pm

sgtangel wrote:I see Sqn Ldr Ling has been brought back to fly red 3 whilst Flt lt Stark recovers. I guessed that would have been the case. I wonder how the Blades will deal with his departure?
As a serving RAF officer quite clearly his first duty lies with the service. The Blades will simply have to find another pilot.

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Re: REDS

Post by reheat module » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:24 pm

Would a further option be the return of the pilot who just left the 3 slot? - at least until Flt Lt Stark resumes his currency.
That way, they have a pilot specifically tailored with up to date experience in that position within the formation.
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Re: REDS

Post by sgtangel » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:35 am

reheat module wrote:Would a further option be the return of the pilot who just left the 3 slot? - at least until Flt Lt Stark resumes his currency.
That way, they have a pilot specifically tailored with up to date experience in that position within the formation.
The pilot who flew red 3 last year is still on the team but in another position. I think as Mike Ling was flying a desk I was easier to get him back

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Re: REDS

Post by sgtangel » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:37 am

plmc135 wrote:
sgtangel wrote:I see Sqn Ldr Ling has been brought back to fly red 3 whilst Flt lt Stark recovers. I guessed that would have been the case. I wonder how the Blades will deal with his departure?
As a serving RAF officer quite clearly his first duty lies with the service.
That's without question

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Re: REDS

Post by bizfreeq » Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:41 am

reheat module wrote:Would a further option be the return of the pilot who just left the 3 slot? - at least until Flt Lt Stark resumes his currency.
He has just lost a colleague in a crash in which he was the pilot, do you really think he will be back flying displays any time soon, if at all? I don't!
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Re: REDS

Post by reaper493 » Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:12 am

bizfreeq wrote:
reheat module wrote:Would a further option be the return of the pilot who just left the 3 slot? - at least until Flt Lt Stark resumes his currency.
He has just lost a colleague in a crash in which he was the pilot, do you really think he will be back flying displays any time soon, if at all? I don't!
I think the OP is referring to last years red 3, who is still on the team in a different position.

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Re: REDS

Post by bizfreeq » Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:00 pm

I am aware of what he meant, my comment is in referrence to his about it only being temporary until Flt Stark regains currency
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Re: REDS

Post by LCM » Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:52 am

Activity this morning 0900 6 and7 practice, followed by 1 and three (above cloud0 at 0930. No others on pad by 1000. 16.4.18. For info. Laurie

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Re: REDS

Post by Phoon » Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:21 am

bizfreeq wrote:
reheat module wrote:Would a further option be the return of the pilot who just left the 3 slot? - at least until Flt Lt Stark resumes his currency.
He has just lost a colleague in a crash in which he was the pilot, do you really think he will be back flying displays any time soon, if at all? I don't!
Whilst that is a very valid point it is however the injuries that Flt Lt Stark sustained during the ejection from the crash at Valley that will prevent him flying for a while. I believe he is unlikely to be able to return to flying duties for a few months which would preclude him form taking any further part in the pre-season work up.

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