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by Gus0898uk
Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Blue Angels IMAX trailer
Replies: 5
Views: 661

Re: Blue Angels IMAX trailer

I remember a few years ago "Red Flag" that never made it to the UK, so don't hold your breath. I have seen some Imax movies in Bangkok and they were stunning, probably because the screen was so huge, I went to see Top Gun Maverick in Imax at Nottingham and was disappointed with the Imax factor. I am...
by Gus0898uk
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: 35mm colour slides from USA 1998-2000
Replies: 0
Views: 210

35mm colour slides from USA 1998-2000

I have loads of 35mm colour slides from mostly California, Nevada and Florida from around 1998-2001, I took the photos so they come with copyright. Mostly US Navy but also USAF, many types now not in use. A-4 Skyhawks, S-3, etc Can any forum members direct me if any traders who may be interested in ...
by Gus0898uk
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: RAF Waddington
Topic: WAVE - When did it open?
Replies: 13
Views: 1240

Re: WAVE - When did it open?

I haven't been up Waddo since ACMI days, is the Wave still open nowadays?
by Gus0898uk
Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Howler 21 flight - 17/10/2023 - Movements
Replies: 50
Views: 4757

Re: 17/10/2023 - Movements

Were the Bones scheduled to come TDY Fairford before last weeks events in Israel?
by Gus0898uk
Wed Aug 30, 2023 8:03 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Lakenheath - nuclear store
Replies: 85
Views: 15642

Re: Lakenheath - nuclear store

£39 million quid for a 144 bed dormitary sounds a tad on the expensive side to me.
by Gus0898uk
Thu May 25, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Hunting wild apaches - RAF Spadeadam 22/5/23
Replies: 18
Views: 8828

Re: Hunting wild apaches - RAF Spadeadam 22/5/23

A great selection of phots there.
On the Apache ones, I can see one sheep saying to another, "Don't bother running, you'll only die tired" :)
by Gus0898uk
Fri May 05, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: King’s Coronation Flypast Info 25th - 27th April & 6th May 2023
Replies: 171
Views: 27718

Re: King’s Coronation Flypast Info 25th - 27th April & 6th May 2023

Unfortunately, it looks like the rain is in for the day.
by Gus0898uk
Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:33 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: For sale Nato Tigers Leather flying Jacket
Replies: 2
Views: 786

Re: For sale Nato Tigers Leather flying Jacket

I didn't post a photo Ian because it is exactly the same as the one in the listing.
If you can privately send me your email I will send you 4 or 5 images, no problem.
My email is p.geary@ntlworld.com
by Gus0898uk
Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: For sale Nato Tigers Leather flying Jacket
Replies: 2
Views: 786

For sale Nato Tigers Leather flying Jacket

I am offering first chance to Fighter Control members, an Aviation Leathercraft Nato Tigers flying jacket Type 23001. The jacket can be seen here https://www.flying-jacket.com/jackets/leather-flying-jackets/nato-tigers-jacket/ The jacket now costs £558 inc VAT but I want just £125 ono,and trust me t...
by Gus0898uk
Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: President Zelensky to visit UK today
Replies: 75
Views: 6756

Re: President Zelensky to visit UK today

I feel that there are many suitable aircraft at The Boneyard in Tucson which will not take too much time to get back in the air, I am thinking of aircraft that have recently arrived at DM for mothballing.
by Gus0898uk
Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: President Zelensky to visit UK today
Replies: 75
Views: 6756

Re: President Zelensky to visit UK today

Are there any assets tucked away at Shawbury that would be of use to Ukraine?
Davis Monthan with F-16, F-15 and A-10's would be more use of course. Joe!!!!
by Gus0898uk
Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Cyprus Air Force comes to Scotland.
Replies: 6
Views: 2182

Re: Cyprus Air Force comes to Scotland.

A bit cold for golf isn't it? :)
by Gus0898uk
Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: AeroResource Articles
Topic: Edwards AFB Airshow and Open House 2022
Replies: 5
Views: 5051

Re: Edwards AFB Airshow and Open House 2022

I never went to the Edwards AFB airshow but I did visit the base three or four times, the free of charge NASA Dryden tours were fabulous, also there was quite a large museum type collection of aircraft.
Pre 911 it was an easy base to visit.
by Gus0898uk
Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Chinese jet came within 20 feet of U.S. military aircraft
Replies: 15
Views: 2213

Re: Chinese jet came within 20 feet of U.S. military aircraft

Didn't a US Navy P3 dump a Chinese fighter in the South China Sea a few years back?
Imagine a fast air pilot having to explain that! :)
by Gus0898uk
Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:57 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: F-35B landing incident at Forth Worth
Replies: 14
Views: 3098

Re: F-35B landing incident at Forth Worth

RB Very interesting to know the ejection is automatic, first looking at the video I thought that the pilot could have maybe sat tight. Easy to say with hindsight though. :)
by Gus0898uk
Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Sunderland Airshow cancelled for good ,Climate change.
Replies: 33
Views: 3162

Re: Sunderland Airshow cancelled for good ,Climate change.

Being on the NE coast, Sunderland would be one of the first to see Putin's Air Show should a war break out. :)
by Gus0898uk
Thu Jul 14, 2022 10:09 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Canon 550D help reqd
Replies: 3
Views: 1182

Re: Canon 550D help reqd

Thanks a lot both, all sorted now. Also the Red Arrows never transited through where I was waiting anyway, well one di but half an hour late. :)
by Gus0898uk
Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:33 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Canon 550D help reqd
Replies: 3
Views: 1182

Canon 550D help reqd

Hello Guys, I am suffering from brain fade. I do not use my Canon 550D very often and I thought about taking some Red Arrows transit piccys tomorrow if possible. (Thurs) When I switch the camera on, I get the settings on display on the LCD screen and not the view from the view finder. I have pressed...
by Gus0898uk
Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:01 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Help reqd with Canon 550D
Replies: 1
Views: 968

Help reqd with Canon 550D

Hello Guys, I am suffering from brain fade. I do not use my Canon 550D very often and I thought about taking some Red Arrows transit piccys tomorrow if possible. (Thurs) When I switch the camera on, I get the settings on display on the LCD screen and not the view from the view finder. I have pressed...
by Gus0898uk
Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Monday 11/7/22
Replies: 23
Views: 2838

Re: Monday 11/7/22

Would the present U-2 ops not cause so many problems with the reduced amount of RIAT visitors compared to 20 odd years ago?

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