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by jackreacher
Wed May 31, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: No moves so far 31st May 09:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1467

Re: No moves so far 31st May 09:03

Hopefully by the time they fly again the wind direction will have changed so we get to see them over here in Lechlade. Think it’s all been Rwy 27 depart/ 09 arrival so far :-(
by jackreacher
Fri Mar 11, 2022 12:25 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: 11/3/22
Replies: 0
Views: 672

11/3/22

Bombardier Challenger 605 doing multiple approaches atm. Callsign FLIGHTCHECK89.
by jackreacher
Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Movements 02/11/21
Replies: 23
Views: 4435

Re: Movements 02/11/21

LAGR673 inbound 10 miles out
by jackreacher
Tue Nov 02, 2021 4:45 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Movements 02/11/21
Replies: 23
Views: 4435

Re: Movements 02/11/21

QID22 doing circuits atm
by jackreacher
Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:14 am
Forum: The Newbie Forum
Topic: Flight tracker
Replies: 14
Views: 2348

Re: Flight tracker

EGVP. I’d read the desktop version had better functionality, but doing a bit more digging it seems the web version is pretty much the same if you don’t want to provide a feed?
by jackreacher
Tue Oct 12, 2021 4:08 pm
Forum: The Newbie Forum
Topic: Flight tracker
Replies: 14
Views: 2348

Re: Flight tracker

Thanks Tiger1. I’ll take a look. Enjoying Freedar.uk ATM . ADSBexchange looks good but am limited by not having a windows laptop:-)
by jackreacher
Mon Oct 11, 2021 7:12 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Smoke trails
Replies: 4
Views: 652

Re: Smoke trails

Thanks EGVP. I was surprised they didn’t both do it?
by jackreacher
Mon Oct 11, 2021 7:00 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Smoke trails
Replies: 4
Views: 652

Re: Smoke trails

Mike - well spotted. Autocorrect I think. It (Bowmoor not Bowmore) is between Fairford and Lechlade. It’s very close to the approach to rwy 27 - about 4 or 5 miles from the base. Actually to be accurate I was at the Bowmoor Sailing club as the original Bowmoor lake is now part of an expensive gated ...
by jackreacher
Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:37 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Smoke trails
Replies: 4
Views: 652

Smoke trails

Due to bit of good luck I’d just finished a paddle boarding session at Bowmore lake when the STORK flight returned. Fantastic views of the flyby, circuit and final approach on a lovely autumn evening. However, I noticed the lead aircraft was leaving a much darker smoke trail than its partner. Any id...
by jackreacher
Mon Oct 11, 2021 7:39 am
Forum: The Newbie Forum
Topic: Flight tracker
Replies: 14
Views: 2348

Re: Flight tracker

Thanks minotaur and paddyboy. I’ll give them a go:-)
by jackreacher
Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Formula 1 2021
Replies: 730
Views: 65294

Re: Formula 1 2021

It was interesting to see the different approach Perez took to Hamilton’s attempted pass vs Bottas’s defending against Verstappen last time.
by jackreacher
Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: The Newbie Forum
Topic: Flight tracker
Replies: 14
Views: 2348

Flight tracker

Hi

Looking for a bit of advice as to which of the various flight tracking sites would be the best to follow military flights please?

Thanks!
by jackreacher
Sun Oct 10, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: The Newbie Forum
Topic: New to FC or not so new? Introduce yourself here.
Replies: 1195
Views: 416324

Re: New to FC or not so new? Introduce yourself here.

Hi. Thanks for activating my account. Long time lurker, mostly following activities around Fairford as I’m a local. Looking forward to joining in more now! Happy to help with advice re viewing spots around Fairford and Brize Norton as I’m regularly out cycling in the area.
by jackreacher
Sun Oct 10, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Viewing Guides
Replies: 28
Views: 39184

Re: Viewing Guides

Given the number of visitors during the current deployment, just a quick FYI. All parking access to the viewing spot by Rhymes Farm has been blocked off due to the ongoing building works. Security are on site during working hours and are very keen to move anyone on.

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