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by Avtur
Sat Oct 05, 2019 10:55 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Happy 10th Anniversary to Fighter Control
Replies: 28
Views: 7048

Re: Happy 10th Anniversary to Fighter Control

:thumbs: ευτυχισμένη 10η γενέθλια...
by Avtur
Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:52 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Google Earth
Replies: 25
Views: 8025

Re: Google Earth

Could be worse....some airfields in Europe have been pixelated out All airfields/airports in Greece are pixelated along with a good few in France. Except one Thunder....I won't divulge on here in case the HAF notice ;) PM me and I'll let you know. I go to this Island most years and it's in a very s...
by Avtur
Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Hellenic Air Force Patron Days Nov18
Replies: 8
Views: 3552

Re: Hellenic Air Force Patron Days Nov18

Excellent post and fab photos, thank you for posting...... sorry for your frustrations....that's Greece for you :roll: but I love my "Hellenic Time" in Crete every year with the really interesting movements at LGSA, sadly most of my photos are very distant, mainly taken from across the other side of...
by Avtur
Thu May 17, 2018 7:56 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Abingdon Night Shoot
Replies: 6
Views: 3158

Re: Abingdon Night Shoot

Nice pics, I saw the Beech on Sunday 13th at Compton Abbas Vintage Fly-In where it performed a very "spirited" fly past upon departure.
by Avtur
Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: A couple for paddyboy
Replies: 14
Views: 3472

Re: A couple for paddyboy

IIRC Toning down commenced around late 1971/early 1972....they were all still silver when I arrived at Gutersloh, March 1970.

P.S. fab pics, thank's for posting :thumbs:
by Avtur
Sun Aug 07, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: General Photography
Topic: Drone Pics
Replies: 64
Views: 16609

Re: Drone Pics

Not a great fan of drones with all the negative reports about, but used properly, I guess you could call me a partial convert!!...Being a resident, living just by the New Forest (Lymington) it was interesting to see the views of Beaulieu, very well done. If you are ever in the area again some views...
by Avtur
Wed Jul 20, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: General Photography
Topic: Drone Pics
Replies: 64
Views: 16609

Re: Drone Pics

Not a great fan of drones with all the negative reports about, but used properly, I guess you could call me a partial convert!!...Being a resident, living just by the New Forest (Lymington) it was interesting to see the views of Beaulieu, very well done. If you are ever in the area again some views ...
by Avtur
Sat Jun 18, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Gatow Hangar 1 5 June 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 2114

Re: Gatow Hangar 1 5 June 2016

Great post Mike, thank's. Last time I was at Gatow, 4 Squadron were still flying FR10's out of Gutersloh, and just beyond the perimeter fence of Gatow were numerous hairy ar$ed East German Border guards totin' machine pistols! Would love to get back there as it now seems to have one of the most nume...
by Avtur
Tue May 10, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: West Sussex: Jaguar XX764
Replies: 5
Views: 3057

Re: West Sussex: Jaguar XX764

Sad to see I know, cost was always an issue to keep her looking good, but at least the owner donated it's sister (XX763) to Bournemouth Aviation Museum where she lives on in better condition.

Regards
Avtur
by Avtur
Tue Apr 19, 2016 9:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ISS visible passes - ongoing thread
Replies: 439
Views: 115492

Re: ISS visible passes - ongoing thread

Don't know if it helps, but I have found this site good for overhead dates:

http://iss.astroviewer.net/observation. ... me=England

Not a lot in the near future!...but worth saving for future viewing.
by Avtur
Fri Mar 11, 2016 10:54 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Kalamata Air Base
Replies: 15
Views: 4473

Re: Kalamata Air Base

Fantastic shots, thank's for posting.

Great to see those Buckeyes still earning their keep :thumbs:
by Avtur
Sun Jan 03, 2016 12:37 pm
Forum: General Photography
Topic: Dunorlan Park
Replies: 5
Views: 2507

Re: Dunorlan Park

Hi Jeffers/Kevin, that'll be "Royal" Tunbridge Wells LOL...my birth place...I remember paddling boats round the lake in the 60's!! thanks for the memories :)

Geoff
by Avtur
Sat Aug 22, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Other Airshows & Events
Topic: Bournemouth Air Festival 2015
Replies: 37
Views: 15699

Re: Bournemouth Air Festival 2015

Flew over my gaff (in Lymington) last night about 1840 inbound to Bournemouth.
by Avtur
Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Classic Interception!
Replies: 0
Views: 1284

Classic Interception!

Not sure if this has been covered anywhere else:

http://avherald.com/h?article=488cd6b9&opt=0

What a sight, to look out and see a pair of MiG 21's escorting you to the sun!

Best Regards

Geoff
by Avtur
Wed Jun 24, 2015 11:26 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Hellenic Air Force A-7 Retirement Party, Araxos AB
Replies: 8
Views: 3319

Re: Hellenic Air Force A-7 Retirement Party, Araxos AB

Thank's for posting the memories of a never to be forgotten two days, the HAF did us proud.

Geoff
by Avtur
Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:05 am
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Hunter T7 WV372 at North Weald today
Replies: 7
Views: 4190

Re: Hunter T7 WV372 at North Weald today

Excellent post, thank you. Memories of RAF Gutersloh 1970!

Best Regards
Geoff
by Avtur
Sat Mar 14, 2015 2:02 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Brave RAF Lakenheath S/Sgt receives award.
Replies: 6
Views: 2138

Re: Brave RAF Lakenheath S/Sgt receives award.

A well deserved honour to a selfless bloke for whom the noun "hero" actually applies.

Regards

Geoff
by Avtur
Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:42 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Reds to the rescue..
Replies: 8
Views: 3675

Re: Reds to the rescue..

Well said Vulcanone..
by Avtur
Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:37 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: USA road trip 2015
Replies: 23
Views: 6140

Re: USA road trip 2015

What a stunning set of pictures, that must have been some trip. Now that retirement has set in I could just get into a trip like that. Thank's for posting.

One little comment for #7...'er boss what happens if I push this button"

I'll get me coat :whistle:

Best Regards

Geoff
by Avtur
Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:45 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Hellenic Air Force F-16 crash Albacete
Replies: 41
Views: 37315

Re: Hellenic Air Force F-16 crash Albacete

Sad Day RIP

Geoff

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