At the media day yesterday, the media weren’t allowed within 100 metres of the Finnish Hornets who had declined access as they had increased their sdcurity. The RAF media team explained this was a direct result of the complaints from the Finnish over the streaming and the close ups of ground crews.

Hi guys, Last month I spent a few days travelling around the East Coast, sods law Coningsby were night flying but I certainly had a good time and got some much needed relaxation. Here's a few shots from 3 days of action topped off by bagging Italian Daves, the Heritage F-15C and every one of the pai...

Hi guys, In a few weeks I'm spending a few days at Marham to catch the Tornado for the final time. I understand runway 01/19 is still in use. Can anyone advise where is best to park so that I don't cause and issue and the best locations to take images from please? It is a base I have never been to, ...

The mound is spoil dirt from works on the airfield dumped on (leased to a farmer) MOD land - the farmer is allowed to use the soil as and when required (he has taken large chunks in the past). I'm sure that the future of the mound is in question thanks to new regs and security concerns however I can...

It's the 34th FS from Hill they're the only USAF front line combat unit with 35's that's been declared combat ready.

Andy

Apologies for the plug mods :cool: Yesterday, Dr Pleming, Chief Exec of the VTST gave UKAR an in depth no holes barred interview on the current state of the XH558, the future and how it happened. As part of that interview Dr Pleming confirmed that the rolls DID happen. You can listen to the hour lon...

The RAF pilot that was bringing in one of the aircraft today was active on Twitter 4 hours ago. Highly doubt he would have been posting at that time if they were still inbound today.

Andy

Fairford NOTAM up.

Airfield MATZ open 0800 to 2000hrs local today.

(If I'm reading it right)

There is an ALTRV terminating off the UK coast (MIMKU) this afternoon, there are also two block ALTRV's for Monday morning.

F-35 related?

Morning guys, Last Thursday I was privileged to be part of a group to visit the Italian Navy and the Guardia di Finanza at Grottaglie. The latter of which gave us a private flying demonstration :biggrin: It was a very special day, as Grottaglie is the home base of the Wolves with their AV-8B+/TAV-8B...

I guess a new one will be posted in the morning?

Typhoon display confirmed on Twitter last night that today is the day.

See you guys there :-)

Andy

Don't forget the Battle of Britain Balbo too ;-)

Confirmed ZZ174 call sign ISF19GC

Saw it on approach to BHX this morning. No report of serial yet.

1016 has just called engine start.

seven wrote:There will no participation from USAFE, both RIAT and the DOD have already confirmed this.

Erm, no they haven't, not in the slightest....

Isn't that the Aperture you use for most of your shots Dunk?

Probably just the RQ-180 which is a black project we know about.

Andy

Have to agree with captain the parking on monday was a disgrace, the entrance to field was blocked, and people who had parked there had just thought I will leave my car here its ok, and it seems to be there thinking that it ok to drive over the farmers crops remember guys its private property and h...