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by saint1
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: Some 2023 highlights from RAF Fairford
Replies: 0
Views: 547

Some 2023 highlights from RAF Fairford

A two minute clip of some of last years highlights from RAF Fairford :thumb:
https://youtu.be/ENajB0_nNOI?feature=shared

Saint1
by saint1
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: B-2 departing RAF Fairford
Replies: 2
Views: 729

Re: B-2 departing RAF Fairford

memememe wrote:
Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:19 pm
Thanks for being there and sharing
No problem, it is always nice to catch a B-2 :thumb:
by saint1
Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: B-2 departing RAF Fairford
Replies: 2
Views: 729

B-2 departing RAF Fairford

A short clip of the B-2 Spirit of America leaving Fairford today. There is also a low flying A400M filmed today at Fairford at the end of the clip. https://youtu.be/ZKsR8z8DYFg?feature=shared

Saint1
by saint1
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: B-2 into RAF Fairford
Replies: 0
Views: 742

B-2 into RAF Fairford

Short video of the B-2 Spirit of America diverting into RAF Fairford today. The light got a bit challenging! :thumb:
https://youtu.be/YbYk8J-UfFE?feature=shared

Saint1
by saint1
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: BOLD32 Departs 4th Dec
Replies: 7
Views: 594

Re: BOLD32 Departs 4th Dec

The Phantom wrote:
Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:44 pm
Super video! :thumbs:

What type of camera is that with please?
Thanks The Phantom. It’s an AX-53. I will DM you a bit more detail.

Saint1
by saint1
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: BOLD32 Departs 4th Dec
Replies: 7
Views: 594

Re: BOLD32 Departs 4th Dec

Bobling wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:30 am
Thanks, great to watch - still didn't get to see them, next time!
Thanks. I have a feeling it will be B-52s next.
by saint1
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: BOLD32 Departs 4th Dec
Replies: 7
Views: 594

Re: BOLD32 Departs 4th Dec

Thanks both, think that's it now for 2023... still we have a couple of U-2s to keep things ticking over :thumb:

Saint1
by saint1
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: BOLD32 04/12/23
Replies: 11
Views: 1728

Re: BOLD32 04/12/23

I've put a clip of BOLD32 leaving today in the deployment photo / video section.
by saint1
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: BOLD32 Departs 4th Dec
Replies: 7
Views: 594

BOLD32 Departs 4th Dec

A clip of BOLD32 finally departing today, kept it low and a wing wave at end. Watch for tail movements on taxi :thumb:
https://youtu.be/JScmniZ-UDM?feature=shared

Saint1
by saint1
Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Ozzie 21 - 10/11 departures
Replies: 46
Views: 3936

Re: Ozzie 21 - 10/11 departures

I have put a short vid of OZZIE21 Flt departing in the Photo/Vid section :thumb:
by saint1
Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: OZZIE21 Flt departs
Replies: 0
Views: 428

OZZIE21 Flt departs

A short vid of the first two departing this morning, filmed out in the countryside (footpath!).
https://youtu.be/gUnWTTd-Kb8?feature=shared

Saint1
by saint1
Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Howler 41 Flight - Movements 26/10/2023
Replies: 49
Views: 2629

Re: Howler 41 Flight - Movements 26/10/2023

Serials today were 86-0107 and 86-0119 in that order on RW27. I have put a vid in the photo/vid section. :thumb:

Saint1
by saint1
Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: HOWLER 41&42 26.10.23
Replies: 0
Views: 381

HOWLER 41&42 26.10.23

A video of HOWLER 41 & 42 taking off this morning. Some nice vortices as they lift.
https://youtu.be/U_hKC6931FQ?feature=shared

Saint1
by saint1
Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Howler 41 - Movements 19/10/2023
Replies: 71
Views: 4446

Re: Movements 19/10/2023

According to this should be flying over in cloud about now Tallinn 5pm, UK 3pm.
https://x.com/USEmbTallinn/status/17150 ... 34713?s=20
by saint1
Tue Oct 17, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Howler 21 flight - 17/10/2023 - Movements
Replies: 50
Views: 4662

Re: Howler 21 flight - 17/10/2023 - Movements

On video posted this morning the front gear on one of the bombers looked to be smoking prior to take off. I witnessed the same thing on the last deployment. Second jet seemed to hit the throttle whilst turning to line up, causing the front wheel to skid and smoke Yes, I saw that too, its at 2mins i...
by saint1
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: MOCHA 41 Flt arrival
Replies: 0
Views: 566

MOCHA 41 Flt arrival

A video from the 27 end of the two B-1s arriving today (86-0107 and 86-0119)
https://youtu.be/3nUb9rp2-Kc?feature=shared

Saint1
by saint1
Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: Two B-2s at RAF Fairford
Replies: 0
Views: 597

Two B-2s at RAF Fairford

The Spirits of Ohio and Alaska spent less than 3 hours at RAF Fairford stopping for a refuel - here departing (in the dark!) last night: https://youtu.be/ItiQTWF98ug

Saint1
by saint1
Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: RIAT Departures Part2
Replies: 0
Views: 512

RIAT Departures Part2

This video features the Greek Phantom, the ME 262, Hawker Hunter MK58, Sukhoi SU-22 Fitter and a few others.
https://youtu.be/0dKZyyiPEJY

Saint1
by saint1
Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: RIAT Departures - fast jets
Replies: 0
Views: 489

RIAT Departures - fast jets

A selection of RIAT fast jet departures, with some pretty good climb outs by F-16s and F-35As in particular :thumb: https://youtu.be/-Q17p8IQnNc
by saint1
Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: RIAT
Topic: Departures timetable .
Replies: 86
Views: 9810

Re: Departures timetable .

I also noted a U2 being towed towards the hangars (17:00 ish) was this the same one which was moved earlier the day ? Cheers CD No. 80-1079 returned at the close with the pod and went off early morning before the viewing areas opened at 7.30am. 80-1096 was the static and the one you saw on the tow ...

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