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AirPower Expo at Coningsby
- Nighthawke
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Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
I was only interpreting the MoD report which suggested a difference in terminology - copied from yesterday's BBC report:
The Ministry of Defence in London said the UK had decided to "pause some F-35 flying as a precautionary measure while we consider the findings of an ongoing enquiry".
But the MOD said F-35 flight trials from the aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, were continuing and the programme remained on schedule to provide UK armed forces with "a game-changing capability".
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The Ministry of Defence in London said the UK had decided to "pause some F-35 flying as a precautionary measure while we consider the findings of an ongoing enquiry".
But the MOD said F-35 flight trials from the aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, were continuing and the programme remained on schedule to provide UK armed forces with "a game-changing capability".
Also covered in this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=287&t=168481
Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
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Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
Looking forward to going tomorrow night. They are saying that hopefully the stuff that didn't turn up today because of the storm will arrive tomorrow. Some nice set pieces planned to by the sound of it
Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
Temporary grounding for inspections, and inspected USN jets were flying again yesterday.
Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
On ramp is a 400 tornado two phoons and poseidon.
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Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
If the Airpower expo is on the 18th, what is tonight's event all about dress rehearsal, or has someone got there dates crossed.
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Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
Night photo shoot
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Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
P8 arrived this morning along with an A400 this afternoon
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Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
Third post, by Gary, in this thread.eagle driver wrote: ↑Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:04 pmIf the Airpower expo is on the 18th, what is tonight's event all about dress rehearsal, or has someone got there dates crossed.
That's all I know.
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Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
Evening, any body know if the planes are visible to photograph tomorrow, many thanks
Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
Yes, they are on the main flightline
Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
Make sure you are wearing galoshes and have a large umbrella.
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Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
Managed to get a few photos,thanks. Although it was a tad damp. Many thanks for the info
Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
SHF 495 Chinook HC.6 ZK551 looks to be currently descending into Coningsby
Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
As of 1130L this morning, the 15th, as well as VP-26 P-8A 168848 / LK, there were Chinook HC.6 ZK551, Atlas ZM408 and a Tornado coded '074'. That is all apart from a few Typhoons, not many, scattered about the field.
Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
have heard the P8 is leaving in the morning. no times I'm afraid.
Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
P8 departed about 10-15mins ago currently tracking on radar SW towards the coast
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Re: AirPower Expo at Coningsby 18th Oct
Baz,
The Air Combat Power Visit finished Wednesday evening, hence the aircraft departures.
HTH
FF
The Air Combat Power Visit finished Wednesday evening, hence the aircraft departures.
HTH
FF
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