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by Supra
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:07 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Greece initiates major overhaul of Air Force by ‘selling’ older jets.
Replies: 2
Views: 489

Greece initiates major overhaul of Air Force by ‘selling’ older jets.

This latest fairly obvious statement by the Defence Minister further convinces me that I could do that job! "Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias believes that the Greek air force needs greater uniformity and interoperability of its fleet. He said: "We have F-4, Mirage 2000-5, Block 30 F-16, Block 5...
by Supra
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:03 am
Forum: European Airshows
Topic: NATO Tiger Meet 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 9055

Re: NATO Tiger Meet 2024

The start & finish times are given in the original info' pack. Just head for the Main Gate & follow the hordes or signage! ;) Definitely worth reading the info' pack as there's a shed-load of items you can & can't take on-base. Clearly, having to remove anything from your bag & return to your vehicl...
by Supra
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Kings Birthday Flypast 15th June
Replies: 9
Views: 1527

Re: Kings Birthday Flypast 15th June

Well, that's his aptitude test for the Daily Fail passed with ease! :roll:
by Supra
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:50 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: 50th Anniversary Scheme for GAF Tornado
Replies: 21
Views: 1722

Re: 50th Anniversary Scheme for GAF Tornado

It'll look fine with a bit of thrust-reverse soot up it! Can't beat a bit of colour in the F-35 & Drone World we're about to adopt....& it won't be around for ever! :whistle: :halo:
by Supra
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:05 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Greek F-16 Crashes in Sea & Pilot okay!
Replies: 1
Views: 566

Greek F-16 Crashes in Sea & Pilot okay!

Greek authorities said an F-16 fighter jet crashed in the Aegean Sea during a training flight Wednesday. The pilot ejected from the aircraft and was later rescued. The incident occurred near the small island of Psathoura, 175 kilometers (110 miles) northeast of Athens, after the single-seat jet figh...
by Supra
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: "Dreams to come to an end" Dream viper farewell
Replies: 4
Views: 486

Re: "Dreams to come to an end" Dream viper farewell

There's sweet FA wrong with my font size I'll have you know!
But the Mac-1 Media post is BIG! Honest. :roll:
by Supra
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Komatsu & Iruma air bases, February '24
Replies: 19
Views: 2109

Re: Komatsu & Iruma air bases, February '24

Another great post from the Land of reducing aviation colour! Clear proof it's not yet too late to enjoy a visit to Japan, but that time of grey on grey approaches! :roll: You got double lucky that the Aggressors were at home with the bonus imo of using r/w 06 with a wider shooting arc & mountainous...
by Supra
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:49 am
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Sensor cleaning
Replies: 32
Views: 3187

Re: Sensor cleaning

Okay, where to start? I'm a dedicated self-sensor-cleaner of Canon APS-C, APS-H & FF. Sensors. Random list of equipment & requirements I use coming -up! 1] Be confident & careful. Use extra light, a LedLenser headtorch in my case. :thumb: 2] Don't use pressurised can air-blowers, they damage your by...
by Supra
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:22 am
Forum: RIAT
Topic: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread
Replies: 204
Views: 42664

Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

& do we think the Special Tail will just fly-in & Fly-out of RIAT? Gonna be in the static line-up with the other 3 for sure!
I'm liking the idea of a mixed Nations F-16 Tribute Flypast or two x two. Need to get these attendees onboard soon Peter R.? :thumbs:
by Supra
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:14 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: MCAS Iwakuni, 13.02.24
Replies: 13
Views: 1942

Re: MCAS Iwakuni, 13.02.24

The tunnel leads under the extreme northern end of the r/w 20 under-run. See Google Maps for a clear image. It emerges on the outer northeast seawall & used to give decent views for the morning action. There was long ago just a chain-link fence there, but somebody in the Military decided that was en...
by Supra
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Hurricane G-HRLI / V7497
Replies: 3
Views: 531

Re: Hurricane G-HRLI / V7497

Looking at the Pilots pictured in the genuine Hurricane, I think it's a little unkind of them to photograph you sitting on the two thirds scale model! :whistle: ;)
Once again you get the shots from all opportunities. :thumb:
by Supra
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: MCAS Iwakuni, 13.02.24
Replies: 13
Views: 1942

Re: MCAS Iwakuni, 13.02.24

You should be very pleased with your luck & shots. As you say, the opportunity to shoot from any other location is non-existent since access to the Fisherman's Tunnel was denied.
The runway change was indeed a real advantage whilst it lasted! Really like that final US-2 gear-up shot too. :thumb:
by Supra
Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Malta IAS 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 1030

Re: Malta IAS 2023

Lovely presentation there Kev. Excellent viewpoint for the Maltese AW139 Demo'. :thumb:
by Supra
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: V-22 Osprey Grounded
Replies: 19
Views: 5766

Re: V-22 Osprey Grounded

Don't expect to see the USAF Ospreys flying any time soon though. Quoting from the above article, a phased return to flight is planned: "Phase one of AFSOC’s return to fly plan includes ground and simulator training integrating planned flight controls, safety briefings,... Edited " My question is "...
by Supra
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: B1b RAF Fairford
Replies: 39
Views: 7892

Re: B1b RAF Fairford

Thanks for the info' rameagle, however this opens another train of thought! If the B-1 was/is serviceable, why hasn't it filled-up with locally available fuel & gone home? :unsure: An extended crew-rest doesn't seem necessary on what was in effect just a GAPM? Just asking, not denying your source. ;)
by Supra
Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:49 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Just a couple of exotics.
Replies: 13
Views: 2607

Re: Just a couple of exotics.

Gotta say that I'm with you on this Bilvo! Instead of wishing for this & that....go get 'em? :roll:
Highly likely you won't get to see anything super-special sitting on ones arse at 'that place'. :whistle:

Great catch in any case! :thumb:
by Supra
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:06 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: B1b RAF Fairford
Replies: 39
Views: 7892

Re: B1b RAF Fairford

From the USA with a tour via Stockholm Sweden where it performed a fly-over with a B-52 from CONUS also. I believe the Bomber pair were flanked by a Swedish Gripen each side to mark Sweden's entry into NATO. There were enough AAR tankers to see the Bombers straight back to the US, so I guess the B-1...
by Supra
Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:01 am
Forum: European Airshows
Topic: NATO Tiger Meet 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 9055

Re: NATO Tiger Meet 2024

I really am inclined to think the 'Organisers' should radically rework their operating procedures, First-off there was a gaff whereby you could register for Day 2 but only able to pay with a reference to Day1. The application details have an English language option, BUT the payment details are only ...
by Supra
Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: European Airshows
Topic: NATO Tiger Meet 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 9055

Re: NATO Tiger Meet 2024

Don't feel too bad about the Gaff 'slogen51' I know of at least two other people who got more than confused by the reservation instruction being in the German language & the incorrectly complex individual ID. Reference which appeared to require the applicant to write:- NTM2024_Day_- 1 xxxxxxxxxx (Te...
by Supra
Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 84-0191 ROMA71 arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN...
Replies: 6
Views: 2120

Re: 84-0191 ROMA71 arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN...

Beautiful! Plenty of history showing there? Reminds me of the undetectable repairs on my Ford Cortina, but without the orange streaks that had! ;)

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