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by Weazel69
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DAVE FINCH - RIP
Replies: 1
Views: 668

DAVE FINCH - RIP

I have just been given news that one of the Old NAG Group members, sadly passed away this morning
the man to whom this concern's is Dave Finch, long time spotter
My Condolences go out to his Family & those who survive him...trev/Weazel69
by Weazel69
Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Bodney Camp Stanta Thetford Forest
Replies: 12
Views: 2278

Re: Bodney Camp Stanta Thetford forest

Luvv'ly Shot's - Right Place - Right Time :thumbs:
by Weazel69
Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Nellis AFB Red Flag 24-1
Replies: 25
Views: 4261

Re: Nellis AFB Red Flag 24-1

Nice to see a F-16 wearing the’LV’ tail code, last time I seen that was on the 4451st Test Squadron A-7’s that supported the F-117 Black programme. maybe a little bit off the subject, but back in the days - 09.11.1984 - RAF COLTISHALL had an approach on the 04 end by A7D - 70-0941 of the 4450thTG -...
by Weazel69
Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Nellis AFB Red Flag 24-1
Replies: 25
Views: 4261

Re: Nellis AFB Red Flag 24-1

Nice to see that the RAF have Squadron Marking's on the 4 Typhoon's
by Weazel69
Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: LP-E6 batteries.
Replies: 10
Views: 1478

Re: LP-E6 batteries.

Hi John
Wex has a HAHNEL - HL-E6 at £42.99 Compared with CANON's at £114
when I spoke to a sales team member, it was stated whilst these are good enough for the old EOS.5 Mk.III & IV
they don't really cut the mustard with today's newer model's ( mirrorless )
by Weazel69
Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Request, Lakenheath
Replies: 9
Views: 1193

Re: Request, Lakenheath

If this is of any use to you baz I Personally logged my 1st 4 CAF - CF188's on the 06.01.1986 2 were at Lakenheath - 188734 & 188749 from 409 Squadron 1st CAG, Whilst 2 trailed through the overhead to Upper Heyford and these were reported as 188729 & 188745 from 439 Squadron 1st CAG Now if I have mi...
by Weazel69
Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: PAUL BIRD R.I.P.
Replies: 1
Views: 909

PAUL BIRD R.I.P.

I have just read on the MCN site that it has been announced that Sadly PAUL BIRD has Passed Away at the age of 56 for those of you whom are not aware Paul is the owner of a Team that run's in BSB, His Rider's are this year Tommy Bridewell & Glenn Irwin whom are currently leading this year's BSB Cham...
by Weazel69
Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:22 am
Forum: RAF Mildenhall
Topic: HKY 657 ?
Replies: 4
Views: 831

Re: HKY 657 ?

Hi Mike

Yes it did, I have it on my Base Station Reporter as 15-5822 and it Arrived circa 15:19/15:34 which is the time it plotted in on my sbs - bsr, and I am pretty certain it departed 17:00ish
by Weazel69
Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:28 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: I hope you are all not totally sick of RIAT images ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1388

Re: I hope you are all not totally sick of RIAT images ?

As james has said a very nice set of images there young Michael
I was well taken by the Rafale getting up your Nose, the TAV8B, the FAB - F16, and of course for me personally the star of the show, the HAF - F4E :thumbs:
by Weazel69
Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Two Indians and ZJ177 07.08.23
Replies: 11
Views: 2015

Re: Two Indians and ZJ177 07.03.23

Not Wanting to tread on Phil's pix, but I am pretty sure that ZJ177 was taken on Sunday 6th August 2023 at Wattisham
as I know a phellow spotter phella whom was on that visit, and we have just discussed this image
by Weazel69
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:50 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: CHINOOK - Emergency Landing
Replies: 9
Views: 2844

Re: CHINOOK - Emergency Landing

Being reported on Microsoft Start, is that CHINOOK HC.4 - ZD575 - 28 SQUADRON Made an Emergency Landing in Gwynedd - 27.07.2023 - All on Board - OK Its a HC.6A now, dont think there are any Mk4 Chinools left, believe they are all upgraded to 6a now Yes you are correct, I should have known better th...
by Weazel69
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:43 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23
Replies: 8
Views: 1403

Re: Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23

Good set of pix - don't knock yourself - worth waiting for :thumbs:
by Weazel69
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: CHINOOK - Emergency Landing
Replies: 9
Views: 2844

CHINOOK - Emergency Landing

Being reported on Microsoft Start, is that CHINOOK HC.4 - ZD575 - 28 SQUADRON

Made an Emergency Landing in Gwynedd - 27.07.2023 - All on Board - OK
by Weazel69
Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: ALAT
Replies: 11
Views: 3164

Re: ALAT

I would like to reiterate what all the other's are saying, a great set of very rare Helo's +. Not often do you get a load of these posted on here :thumbs:
by Weazel69
Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:50 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: RIAT 2023 Departures Day
Replies: 13
Views: 3204

Re: RIAT 2023 Departures Day

Nice Set - Well Dun :thumbs:
by Weazel69
Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: Germany
Topic: Jever Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1491

Re: Jever Question

It's not a "former air base". There might not be any aircraft based there, but it is still a military facility. Hate to query this Andy, but I think you will find that WS.10 - F104's once flew from Jever which is taken from the MCP - Publication - German Military Aviation - 1956-1976 by Paul A Jack...
by Weazel69
Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Telescopes
Replies: 17
Views: 2970

Re: Telescopes

Hi!! - I don't know if you have looked at sneezy's item on Monopod's, but I posted a mention re the following and that is a CALUMET - 7101 MiniPod from WEX Which is a short handle at approx 7" and sell's for £4.69 - Worth a try, as I have tried Monopod's in both Alloy & Carbon. but getting on better...
by Weazel69
Mon May 22, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Monopods
Replies: 13
Views: 14867

Re: Monopods

I don't know if could be of any use to you, but WEX do a CALUMET-7101 - MiniPod which is basically like a short handle and is about 7" ( in old money ) in length and sell's for £4.69
for that price it could be worth a try? It can be found on the Wex Site under Mini Tripod's
by Weazel69
Thu May 18, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Anatolian Eagle 2023 : 9-May-2023 ( Pic Heavy)
Replies: 9
Views: 2584

Re: Anatolian Eagle 2023 : 9-May-2023 ( Pic Heavy)

Mike, I hope you don't mind if I say ( hard luck if you do ) that some of your taxiing shot's appear to be a bit Nose Up/Down
I am assuming that this down to the fact of closeness/wide angle len's - But Nevertheless they are darn good/magic!! shots especially the F4 close to touch down - 77-0296

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