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- Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:40 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: AVIATION NATION
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1927
Re: AVIATION NATION
Lovely pictures James!!!!!. Nostalgia for me too!!!. Wife and I flew to the Monaco Grand Prix on that yellow and white Monarch Britannia in the background of a Duxford shot, and I also 'flight-decked' the Concorde in the very next shot on a quick Sunday jolly years ago. I think it is G-BOAB leaving ...
- Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:43 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: 1989 North Weald Fighter Meet
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4334
Re: 1989 North Weald Fighter Meet
Hi, F.3. Yes, a C119 Packet. I have no idea why it is wearing a British reg. Used to watch them in and out of Bovingdon when I was a lad.
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:25 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: A Shower of Meteors
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4224
Re: A Shower of Meteors
A ban on aircraft sales?. Hmmm. These aircraft are owned by private companies, or private individuals who are surely entitled to make a return on the sale of the aircraft if nobody else comes up with the wherewithal. Difficult enough to part with a Hunter for a private individual, who has thousands ...
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:39 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Gatow Museum Berlin 30.12.18
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4737
Re: Gatow Museum Berlin 30.12.18
Many thanks for that Supra. I didn't know that the Germans tried it as well!!. Some very brave guys in those cockpits!!!!!!!.
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 6:47 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Gatow Museum Berlin 30.12.18
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4737
Re: Gatow Museum Berlin 30.12.18
Hi, Gary. There were experiments in the U.S. with this rocket pack, launching from an inclined platform like a zero length runway., so a virtually 45degree instant take-off. I have seen pictures taken during a launch, but I have no information on how long these experiments went on for. Regards, John.
- Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:58 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: 74 SQUADRON
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3608
Re: 74 SQUADRON
Hi, James. Lovely pictures of the best 'fly by muscle' fighter. Tiny criticism, Honington, NOT Honington. Ta. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:43 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Monino museum in Russia to close
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1717
Re: Monino museum in Russia to close
A shame. I went on the first George Pick trip to the Soviet Union many years ago which included this superb museum. All these aircraft we had read about, but not seen..... Wonderful!. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:02 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Nigerian Mi-35M 'Hind' Down
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2900
Re: Nigerian Mi-35M 'Hind' Down
You, me and my wife!!!!. Hope we all get well soon. Sunshine would cure most ills!!!!. Hate winter.
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Nigerian Mi-35M 'Hind' Down
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2900
Re: Nigerian Mi-35M 'Hind' Down
Well, it's Africa innit.[Not suggesting racism, just not many people interested in that region I guess].Had some fabulous, and sobering times there.
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- Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:31 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Machloop ban
- Replies: 252
- Views: 85456
Re: Machloop ban
Thunder is right. Play silly bu..ers in your private aircraft if you like when you are on your own. Lots of 'limit pushers' pushing up daisies, and have taken others with them.
- Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:28 am
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Night Shoot Around London with a Laowa 9mm Wide Angle Lens
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2249
Re: Night Shoot Around London with a Laowa 9mm Wide Angle Lens
Very nice Brian. Always good to see anything from you.
- Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:26 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Nigerian Mi-35M 'Hind' Down
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2900
Re: Nigerian Mi-35M 'Hind' Down
No RIP or Blue Skies for this then.........
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- Thu Jan 03, 2019 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What made you laugh today?
- Replies: 247
- Views: 67956
Re: What made you laugh today?
I do very little alcohol these days, and I put up with the ribbing I get from my neighbours and friends. I believe I am having the last laugh tho'. Don't need artificial stimulants to enjoy myself. For those that are going to call me a boring old f.rt. Old f.rt yes, boring? er no...... ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:57 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Machloop ban
- Replies: 252
- Views: 85456
Re: Machloop ban
ChrisCwmbran. It sounds on one of your previous posts re this, that you are encouraging pilots to fly even lower!. So, no offence, are you suggesting that low-flying takes place at even lower altitudes, presumably, taking it to the stage where perhaps we lose 1 or 2 or 3 pilots and aircraft a year, ...
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:42 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Machloop ban
- Replies: 252
- Views: 85456
Re: Machloop ban
Agree with Colin. Flying has to be very disciplined, and there is no room for a cavalier attitude to safety these days.
- Tue Jan 01, 2019 8:59 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: JP Mk1
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2678
Re: JP Mk1
Cheers, Patrick. Love and good healrh to Ann, and we WILL have that lunch this year!!!!!. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Mon Dec 31, 2018 6:16 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: JP Mk1
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2678
Re: JP Mk1
Thankyou, and I reciprocate your good wishes. Once saw that fly at a Vintage Jets Duxford show.
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 6:12 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Lt Cdr Kristian Ward obituary
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9816
Re: Lt Cdr Kristian Ward obituary
Very sad. For years I had a picture in my hall of his Dad shooting down a Mirage in 1982. Too young to depart.
- Sun Dec 30, 2018 9:03 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: 1969 USAF C130 Wreckage Found in Channel
- Replies: 54
- Views: 20642
Re: 1969 USAF C130 Wreckage Found in Channel
Knowing just a teeny bit about aeroplane driving, like some others on this forum, I find it amazing that he got as far as he did!!. Difficult enough in a light spamcan, let alone a four-engined lumbering beastie in the dark. Flying it straight and level, yes, possibly, but I suspect that he 'lost' t...
- Sun Dec 30, 2018 9:40 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: 1969 USAF C130 Wreckage Found in Channel
- Replies: 54
- Views: 20642
Re: 1969 USAF C130 Wreckage Found in Channel
Perhaps he might find Glenn Miller at the same time. I have no doubt that conspiracy theories will abound again. It crashed, he died, it may have been shot down?,. If so it could be justified. Does this really matter anymore?. If his relatives discover 'the truth' I am sure that they would understan...