Final Update The final #TakeoffThursday for RIAT 2024! Starting off with the exciting last minute surprise that the Hellenic Air Force, in addition to their previously announced F-16s, will now also be sending a pair of F-4 Phantoms to RIAT 2024! These jets will be arriving on Friday afternoon and w...

Now planning on a 22.10 departure

Takeoff time update 21.10, no clearance on updated flight plan yet.

Sounds like they are working a mechanical issue, 21.10 check in with 21.30 takeoff. Possibly swapping aircraft or mention of trying to swap the part.

Regarding your #6; one very brief but delightful highlight for me was the trick landing that the Twotter performed when it arrived on the 27 threshold, right in front of us in P&V. Final approach 55 knots (close to stalling speed), exaggerated flare at zero feet, simultaneous full reverse pitch, an...

The Cat wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 14, 2023 12:34 pm

Think 'Reds' are at 1430 ish and close today's flying show

Reds apparently cancelled according to RIAT commentary.

phantom6 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 08, 2023 8:51 am

Good luck but i thought all so called joy rides were banned from the loop hope i got it wrong?

From memory the LN f15 and F35 both went through after RIAT, not sure if there were others.

Should be in UK Heads Up, Movements and OTT
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If they can put up 9 jets I see no good reason to replace them with another type with the huge cost that would entail. They've failed to put up 7 jets for most of this season! Sorry, to clarify was talking about next season, think its fairly obvious this season has been less than ideal in more than...

According to Scramble database there are 15 airframes (XX177, XX188, XX202, XX219, XX232, XX242, XX245, XX278, XX295, XX310, XX311, XX319, XX322, XX323, XX325) not sure how many of these are fully converted smoking jets. Typhoons aren't feasible due to having hugely increased cost per flying hour ov...

As opposed to the French, Italian or Canadian display teams flying the currently in production...... Hasn't stopped them carrying on now has it.... Exactly, the point is it's a military fast jet, the majority of the general public wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a trainer and a fron...

i think that the red arrows stopping and formation of a new display team would properly credit how highly she was held in regard by the British people?! suggestions? Sorry I just don't understand your logic or lack thereof. :halo: The Red Arrows represent the RAF not the Commander in Chief directly...

This is a good guide https://www.targeta.co.uk/spta_photography.htm
Some Coordinates
Eveleigh DZ 51.271441, -1.682805
CCDA 51.241109, -1.691452
The Lindens 51.300500,-1.709712
The Pennings 51.251088, -1.673759
Deptford Down 51.177496, -1.971830
Fox Covet DZ 51.203526, -1.971515

Stunning photos in amazing scenery

Late afternoon buzzard at Lakenheath 17/03/2022

reaper493 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 16, 2022 11:31 am

I've heard the following participating:

Indians, Saudis, Belgians, Swedish and then Waddo/Coningsby/Leeming all mentioned as host bases. Time will tell.

Out of interest, any idea what the Indians would send if they did come? They operate a good range of aircraft types. SU-30?

B1b morning take off 13th October

TBAG Blackburn Buccaneer Fast Taxi Kemble 18th September 2021

Flight of 2 up, second flight of 2 holding short of 09
edit: departed

Eagles engine start, looked like all 5 had canopies open