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ZG750 ,Pinky

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by MRTT » Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:38 am

Been reported elsewhere that she's heading for RTP in August, not sure whether that's correct or not?

Would hope it'd make RIAT but, can't be certain. :(

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by ridgmeister » Tue Jun 20, 2017 10:13 am

So many conflicting rumours about, let's hope that a few more people get to see her. I'd like to get some low-fly shots, but that would require huge amounts of luck!
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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by markranger » Tue Jun 20, 2017 10:34 am

Its been posted on Page one in this thread that its due to go in August to RTP so best assume that will be the case.

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by Weazel69 » Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:01 pm

I am hearing from a reliable source that ZG750 is due to go for RTP on the 5th of July
forewarned is forearmed

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by Binks92 » Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:10 pm

Has she flown this week? I was lucky enough to see her in may

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by PercyPotter » Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:45 am

I haven't seen Pinky fly this month :'(

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by MRTT » Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:57 am

Not seen her on Virtual Radar for a while, sadly.

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by markranger » Wed Jun 21, 2017 9:28 am

The Marham 100th seems to have not been seen for ages also.
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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by PercyPotter » Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:01 am

Saw a post on Facebook a couple of months ago that showed the Marham 100 jet in scheduled maintenance. I imagine it will be out and about again soon.

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by Integrale1 » Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:36 am

ZG750 will indeed go for RTP within the next few weeks. Along with it will go our 100 years of 31 Sqn aircraft ZA548. They are both trainers and sadly regardless of their artwork they are no longer needed by the Air Force.

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by ridgmeister » Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:30 am

Thanks Integrale1, that confirms what you posted earlier and what I had heard recently. Now we have to hope they fly, before the one-way trip to Leeming!
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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by capercaillie » Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:01 pm

Integrale1 wrote:ZG750 will indeed go for RTP within the next few weeks. Along with it will go our 100 years of 31 Sqn aircraft ZA548. They are both trainers and sadly regardless of their artwork they are no longer needed by the Air Force.
Would be nice to see that pair at RIAT before they're disposed of unceremoniously. :(

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by Everett1285 » Thu Jun 22, 2017 2:05 pm

Hi,
Just a quick question for Integrale1, I've yet to see Pinky and the 31 Squadron '100 years' anniversary' aircraft so is there any chance they will be at Fairford!!!

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by Gary » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:08 pm

The 31 squadron pilots at the May enthusiast shoot said the Granby jet would likely be at RIAT then sent to RTP. Let's hope it works out that way
Posh are going to Wembley (albeit for a tin cup)

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by Gary » Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:22 pm

Granby jet is up, first time in nearly a month :thumb:
Posh are going to Wembley (albeit for a tin cup)

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by Reptile 1 » Tue Jun 27, 2017 1:52 pm

They left her for 9 Sqn to fly, up today as Marham 09.

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by Skywatcher » Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:48 pm

Up again this afternon as MRM 35 -see today's Marham heads up thread for further...
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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by Unknown74 » Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:26 pm

Shame more Museums and Collections don't go for Aircraft such as these Tornadoes which have special colour schemes.

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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by Vulcanone » Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:47 pm

They aren't being offered to museums as far as I am aware, as the RAF has entrusted BAES to deal with spares recovery, hence the trip to Leeming and RTP they are seemingly crushed fairly quickly afterwards.

Admittedly Midland Air Museum managed it with the one they acquired, but I guess most of the Nationals already have GR.1s so they are less rushed for a GR.4 either.

I'm sure they will have some available after April 2019....
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Re: ZG750 ,Pinky

Post by Weazel69 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:17 am

I have just heard in the last few minutes from a reliable source, that said aircraft is not now going for RTP until August so that will give you more time for those of you who want to get some shots off
good luck and hope you get plenty
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