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by Disaster Area
Sat Aug 10, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: AAC Middle Wallop
Topic: REQ: Middle Wallop dump 21-07-2024
Replies: 8
Views: 3579

Re: REQ: Middle Wallop dump 21-07-2024

There is a 3rd Lynx AH7 on the bomb dump. It is on it's side and impossible to see from off airfield
by Disaster Area
Mon May 27, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Spitfire crash Coningsby
Replies: 32
Views: 26598

Re: Spitfire crash Coningsby

A very very sad day. I had the pleasure of meeting Sqn Ldr Mark Long last year. My thoughts are with his family, friends and the wider RAF family.
by Disaster Area
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Recent Serial tie up area
Topic: Apache OTT Grantham 24.01.24
Replies: 2
Views: 1600

Re: Apache OTT Grantham 24.01.24

ZJ189 & ZJ208
by Disaster Area
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: AAC Middle Wallop
Topic: Middle Wallop Log 02/02/24
Replies: 2
Views: 2846

Re: Middle Wallop Log 02/02/24

John

The other AH64 was ZM725

Cheers
by Disaster Area
Mon May 29, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: AAC Middle Wallop
Topic: 6x AH64 on the pan 26/05/23
Replies: 1
Views: 4415

Re: 6x AH64 on the pan 26/05/23

There was actually 7 AH64's on the apron on Friday, I don't know which 6 you saw though
by Disaster Area
Sat May 13, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: AAC Middle Wallop
Topic: BBMF Flypast 20 May 23 (Nearby)
Replies: 4
Views: 4533

Re: BBMF Flypast 20 May 23 (Nearby)

The flypast is for someone's wedding, obviously have the right contacts
by Disaster Area
Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Canon fit lens for static displays?
Replies: 17
Views: 4707

Re: Canon fit lens for static displays?

If you're going to buy a 24-105 mm lens go for the Sigma ART version. Superior to the Canon equivalents
by Disaster Area
Tue Jun 14, 2022 5:36 pm
Forum: Monthly Photo Competition
Topic: June 2022 POTM Competition
Replies: 18
Views: 4873

Re: June 2022 POTM Competition

Here's mine for June. C130J-30 35-730 of the Republic of Korea Air Force bringing support equipment into Boscombe Down for the Black Eagles demonstration team's tour of the UK and Europe on the 7th June 2022. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52132756649_cbd4ef30b8_h.jpg 35-730 by Chris Parsons , ...
by Disaster Area
Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:25 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: ROKAF C130's at Boscombe Down - Updated with DEP's
Replies: 11
Views: 3148

Re: ROKAF C130's at Boscombe Down - Updated with DEP's

Thanks for the comments, just added some departure images
by Disaster Area
Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:05 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: ROKAF C130's at Boscombe Down - Updated with DEP's
Replies: 11
Views: 3148

ROKAF C130's at Boscombe Down - Updated with DEP's

2 of the 3 ROKAF C130's that are visiting Boscombe Down in support of the upcoming visit of the Black Eagles Demonstration Team. It was too dark to photograph the third aircraft! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52132756649_cbd4ef30b8_h.jpg 35-730 by Chris Parsons , on Flickr https://live.staticf...
by Disaster Area
Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:26 am
Forum: AAC Middle Wallop
Topic: Req: preserved lynx just past main gate
Replies: 8
Views: 2961

Re: Req: preserved lynx just past main gate

The only lynx on display in the part of camp you refer to is MK9A ZG917
by Disaster Area
Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: Monthly Photo Competition
Topic: July 2021 POTM Competition - with a twist
Replies: 23
Views: 6102

Re: July 2021 POTM Competition - with a twist

An oldie from me! A Belgian Air Force (I think!) F16 taken at RIAT Fairford on the 18th July 2011

ImageF16 by Chris Parsons, on Flickr
by Disaster Area
Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:43 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Puma 50th @ Middle Wallop
Replies: 5
Views: 1066

Puma 50th @ Middle Wallop

On Wednesday 7th July Middle Wallop hosted 9 RAF Puma Helicopters as part of the Flypast to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the type in RAF service. Leading the way was newly marked Puma XW224 with its 'retro' camouflage and Union Jack tail. Below are a number of photos to mark the event. https:...
by Disaster Area
Tue May 25, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: Monthly Photo Competition
Topic: May 2021 POTM Competition.
Replies: 12
Views: 3967

Re: May 2021 POTM Competition.

Westland Gazelle AH1 ZB671 in BATUS c/s lifting to depart from Middle Wallop this afternoon(May 25th). Shot handheld at 1/13th sec, F32 and at over 400mm!

ImageZB671_f by Chris Parsons, on Flickr
by Disaster Area
Tue May 25, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: AAC Middle Wallop
Topic: Middle Wallop log 6/5/21
Replies: 5
Views: 2491

Re: Middle Wallop log 6/5/21

ZB671 lifting in the sunshine this afternoon

ImageZB671_f by Chris Parsons, on Flickr
by Disaster Area
Sun May 02, 2021 4:04 pm
Forum: RAF Marham
Topic: Marham Sunday 2/5
Replies: 4
Views: 2068

Re: Marham Sunday 2/5

SamP wrote:
Sun May 02, 2021 4:01 pm
Posted here: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=204193&p=1292626#p1292626
Al dunn wrote:
Sun May 02, 2021 1:41 pm
ZM150/016
ZM151/017
ZM152/018
ZM154/020
Fantastic, thanks very much
by Disaster Area
Sun May 02, 2021 3:59 pm
Forum: RAF Marham
Topic: Marham Sunday 2/5
Replies: 4
Views: 2068

Re: Marham Sunday 2/5

Can anyone confirm which 4 F35's departed Marham today. They were seen trailing over Shaftesbury heading down to the SW this afternoon.
by Disaster Area
Sun Sep 01, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: I do like to be beside the seaside!
Replies: 6
Views: 3382

I do like to be beside the seaside!

Bournemouth Seafront has just played host to its annual Air Festival. Despite no Red Arrows this year it is estimated that over 812,000 people attended the 4 day event and this year featured some interesting aircraft, the main attraction being the SAAB Draken of the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight...
by Disaster Area
Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: Monthly Photo Competition
Topic: August 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
Replies: 17
Views: 7998

Re: August 2019 Photo of the Month Competition

SAAB Viggen of the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight 'blasting off' from Mollis Airfield in Switzerland on Friday 16th August during Zigermeet 2019

ImageSEDXO by Chris Parsons, on Flickr
by Disaster Area
Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Zigermeet 2019 - Mollis, Switzerland 16th August
Replies: 13
Views: 4989

Zigermeet 2019 - Mollis, Switzerland 16th August

I attended the recent Zigermeet at Mollis Airfield in Switzerland for the first time, it certainly won't be the last! Set in a valley in the mountains it's unlike any other airshow I'd been to before, the mountain sides certainly make for an interesting backdrop and it's quite deceptive how much spa...

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