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by Ghost from above
Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: RAF Fairford construction - complete
Replies: 43
Views: 11706

Re: RAF Fairford construction - complete

In the end it's need to know principles. So don't expect anything published to be anything other than what they deam low risk and are prepared to let people know.
by Ghost from above
Sat Nov 04, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Howler 61 & Howler 62 Saturday 4th November 2023
Replies: 108
Views: 6030

Re: Howler 61 & Howler 62 Saturday 4th November

Pretty sure they've just blasted over the top of Taunton
by Ghost from above
Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: USAF is "planning" to reactivate 20-25 Cold War era airbases in Europe (Rumour)
Replies: 43
Views: 5952

Re: USAF is "planning" to reactivate 20-25 Cold War era airbases in Europe (Rumour)

If a base closes and has part let out or parts demolished then the chances after 5 years are nil. I think the rumour behind this is probably related to the increase in deployments to NATO members bases. This can be seen at Lossiemouth where the US Navy P-8's regularly visit and have some facilities ...
by Ghost from above
Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Frecce Tricolori Crash 16th September 2023
Replies: 10
Views: 2037

Re: Frecce Tricolori Crash 16th September 2023

Debris hit a car. Very sad
by Ghost from above
Fri May 19, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: B-1 arrival Discussion.
Replies: 115
Views: 18045

Re: B-1 arrival Discussion.

They may well use the North east end following the refurb and extension of the parking pans with hydrant fuelling facilities
by Ghost from above
Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:17 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: George 'Johnny' Johnson
Replies: 15
Views: 2492

George 'Johnny' Johnson

Sad news, It's being reported that George ' Johnny' Johnson (The last Dambuster) has passed away. Total legend. Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, – and done a hundred t...
by Ghost from above
Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:29 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: USAF B-21 Stealth Bomber Thread
Replies: 44
Views: 12824

Re: USAF to Unveil B-21 Stealth Bomber on December 2nd

Watching the livestream and looks like a cut down B2 but I think it should be called "Ghostraider" as the profile in the light reminds me of a ghost. You'll see what I mean when you watch the unveiling.

https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we ... 21-raider/
by Ghost from above
Sat Nov 12, 2022 10:54 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: B-17 Down at Dallas airshow
Replies: 31
Views: 5451

Re: B-17 Down at Dallas airshow

Looks like a loss of situational awareness. Awful and unsurvivable. My thoughts go out to the families.
by Ghost from above
Tue Oct 25, 2022 5:59 pm
Forum: RNAS Culdrose & Predannack
Topic: Predannack Airframes Removed
Replies: 4
Views: 2080

Re: Predannack Airframes Removed

And 2 rigs at Culdrose. Time will tell if they can support financially 2 active training sites.
by Ghost from above
Sun Oct 23, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: China's armed forces recruiting dozens of British ex military pilots
Replies: 52
Views: 4290

Re: China's armed forces recruiting dozens of British ex military pilots

Just like to say if your refering to the 1989 OSA that in fact parts of the 1911 OSA are still live. The part that captures the disclosure of information is in section 1.1 (c) https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/1-2/28/section/1 1Penalties for spying. (1)If any person for any purpose prejudici...
by Ghost from above
Fri Oct 21, 2022 11:16 pm
Forum: RNAS Culdrose & Predannack
Topic: Predannack Airframes Removed
Replies: 4
Views: 2080

Re: Predannack Airframes Removed

Airframes for rescue training will be placed at Culdrose instead of Predannack. The location of the area will make them to far from the viewing area to see.
by Ghost from above
Fri Oct 21, 2022 7:19 am
Forum: RNAS Culdrose & Predannack
Topic: Predannack Airframes Removed
Replies: 4
Views: 2080

Predannack Airframes Removed

Sad state of affairs that due to increased theft of parts from the airframes in the fire dump a number of these airframes are and have been removed. This is to encourage people to not access the site. No doubt if trespass continues MOD will be forced to put a fence up and look at prosecutions. . So ...
by Ghost from above
Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: US Marine Pilot gets DFC
Replies: 1
Views: 904

US Marine Pilot gets DFC

KC-130J pilot receives DFC for saving the aircraft after mid-air collision with F-35B. Superb flying Marine Capt. Michael Wolff. Saving your crew in a severely disabled aircraft.Well deserved https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/military/story/2022-05-27/marine-pilot-receives-distinguished-flyi...
by Ghost from above
Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:30 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: US Air Force considers buying the E-7 Wedgetail
Replies: 22
Views: 3768

US Air Force confirms E-7 Wedgetail selection

USAF has selected the E-7 to partially replace the E-3. Funding will be provided by reducing the E-3 fleet by 15.Contract will be in FY23.

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display ... apability/
by Ghost from above
Sun Feb 27, 2022 4:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AN-225 destroyed by Russia
Replies: 30
Views: 3390

Re: World's largest plane destroyed

This was off the old BBC so they likely have done some due diligence over the last few days prior to posting it today.
I like you hope it's still there but it's getting a bit of a scorched earth policy by Russia to stop any reuse
by Ghost from above
Sun Feb 27, 2022 4:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AN-225 destroyed by Russia
Replies: 30
Views: 3390

World's largest plane destroyed

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says that the Mira has been destroyed in the conflict.
I know it's a civvy but it's transported a number of airframes from various bases for us.
by Ghost from above
Sun Feb 20, 2022 11:54 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RNAS Culdrose/HMS Seahawk
Replies: 7
Views: 2136

Re: RNAS Culdrose/HMS Seahawk

Very much still open, was there not long ago with in depth maintenance, FRADU and Merlin flights in and out. King Airs carry out navigation training from here as well.
by Ghost from above
Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:38 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Connies
Replies: 33
Views: 2924

Re: Connies

It won't be the new building for the airframes as it's not got the height for the aircraft or hangar doors to get the aircraft in. This building is more for the smaller items. This building was designed with educational / research tours in mind but the H&S on the existing hangars is likely to make t...
by Ghost from above
Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:12 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: New Russian Airbase
Replies: 6
Views: 1728

Re: New Russian Airbase

This is an existing Airfield known as Severomorsk - 1 and the southern one Severomorsk - 3.. No 1 has been undergoing a modernisation with aircraft displaced to no 3. There is a very good narrative that covers the Kola Peninsula from The Centre for Strategic and International Studies and covers thes...

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