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ZG750 ,Pinky

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ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by LANCER » Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:25 pm

Hi all, anyone know if Pinky is active at the moment ?
Wondering if it's worth a trip from Lancashire tmoz!
Many thanks in advance :thumb:

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Re: Pinky

Post by Motley » Tue Feb 07, 2017 2:23 pm

Was up flying last week, so still being used, just down to if it is serviceable if it flys

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Re: Pinky

Post by markranger » Tue Feb 07, 2017 3:08 pm

Will be pot luck with any of the GR4Ts,
Have you looked at the weather tomorrow? Forecast to be dull and an easterly wind so Runway 06 in use,,Not the best combo for Marham.


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Re: Pinky

Post by LANCER » Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:26 pm

Hi all, many thanks for your advice last month!
Off again tmoz, any signs of her this week ?
Cheers in advance :whistle:

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Re: Pinky

Post by Gary » Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:16 pm

Flew twice yesterday, Only a handful of movements from Marham today, can't remember seeing it
Posh are going to Wembley (albeit for a tin cup)

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Re: Pinky

Post by LANCER » Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:30 pm

Many thanks Gary , cheers :thumb:

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Re: Pinky

Post by starfighter » Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:40 pm

Don't quite know which weather forecast that was , BBC showing west southwest 5 to 9 nots
Sunny spells from 1100 to 1700 so r/w 24 should be in use.
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Re: Pinky

Post by markranger » Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:18 pm

Well she flew so I hope you got her.
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Re: Pinky

Post by LANCER » Thu Mar 16, 2017 7:20 am

Took a chance in The Loop , no joy !!! :Oops: :grr:
Cheers again anyway

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Re: Pinky

Post by Integrale1 » Fri Mar 17, 2017 1:03 pm

Quick update on "pinky" or ZG750. We are currently carrying out some fairly in depth overhaul of her and as a result she probably won't be flying for a few weeks. So I wouldn't make any special trip to Marham hoping to see it. I'll post an update on here when she is out and about again.

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Re: Pinky

Post by ridgmeister » Sat Mar 18, 2017 4:50 pm

Many thanks Integrale1, a very helpful piece of information and much appreciated!
Regards,
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Re: Pinky

Post by MRTT » Sat Mar 18, 2017 5:18 pm

Thanks for the info, was thinking about coming up in the next couple of weeks but won't bother anymore, thanks again! :)

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Re: Pinky

Post by Integrale1 » Sun Mar 19, 2017 1:00 pm

As I mentioned in the tornado gr4 thread this a/c has been scheduled to be scrapped in August, hopefully we will be taking her to a few shows before her final flight. It is scheduled to go to leeming with our 31sqn 100th anniversary trainer. I'll update on here of any shows we end up taking her to .

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Re: Pinky

Post by LANCER » Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:58 am

Many thanks to all who have contributed to this thread
It has been of great assistance, cheers :thumb:

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Re: Pinky

Post by PercyPotter » Wed Apr 19, 2017 1:39 pm

Pinky appears to be active again...just seen departing Marham

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Re: Pinky

Post by Integrale1 » Wed Apr 19, 2017 7:04 pm

ZG750 is indeed active once again. It had its first flight today since we finished its overhaul.
The plan is to try and keep it active as possible before it is scrapped in July .
Expect at least a couple of flights a week from her until July.

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Re: Pinky

Post by tonkatom » Wed Apr 19, 2017 7:39 pm

Good news :thumb:
May the skies be clear and blue and the wind fair with a guiding star to steer by.

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Re: Pinky

Post by 114PM » Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:35 am

Hope to see her in Larissa (RAF Tornados are invited :) )
I know, most probably only wishfull thinking, but ... let's dream a little bit ...

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by bigboy » Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:08 am

Any news on Pinkies demise? July is fast approaching !

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by ridgmeister » Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:37 am

And not noted flying in June at all, according the fleet status list page 1. Maybe one last flurry next week?
Will she last long enough for RIAT? I was lucky & caught her in Jersey, but there are still a lot of folks that haven't seen her!
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