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by jem60
Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:40 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: AVIATION NATION
Replies: 3
Views: 1926

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 ...
by jem60
Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:43 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: 1989 North Weald Fighter Meet
Replies: 12
Views: 4330

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.
by jem60
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 ...
by jem60
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!!!!!!!.
by jem60
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.
by jem60
Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:58 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: 74 SQUADRON
Replies: 10
Views: 3605

Re: 74 SQUADRON

Hi, James. Lovely pictures of the best 'fly by muscle' fighter. Tiny criticism, Honington, NOT Honington. Ta. :)
by jem60
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!. :)
by jem60
Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:02 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Nigerian Mi-35M 'Hind' Down
Replies: 7
Views: 2899

Re: Nigerian Mi-35M 'Hind' Down

You, me and my wife!!!!. Hope we all get well soon. Sunshine would cure most ills!!!!. Hate winter.
by jem60
Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Nigerian Mi-35M 'Hind' Down
Replies: 7
Views: 2899

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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by jem60
Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:31 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Machloop ban
Replies: 252
Views: 85428

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.
by jem60
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.
by jem60
Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:26 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Nigerian Mi-35M 'Hind' Down
Replies: 7
Views: 2899

Re: Nigerian Mi-35M 'Hind' Down

No RIP or Blue Skies for this then......... :S :S :Oops:
by jem60
Thu Jan 03, 2019 5:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What made you laugh today?
Replies: 247
Views: 67936

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...... :)
by jem60
Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Machloop ban
Replies: 252
Views: 85428

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, ...
by jem60
Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:42 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Machloop ban
Replies: 252
Views: 85428

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.
by jem60
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!!!!!. :)
by jem60
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.
by jem60
Mon Dec 31, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Lt Cdr Kristian Ward obituary
Replies: 7
Views: 9813

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.
by jem60
Sun Dec 30, 2018 9:03 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: 1969 USAF C130 Wreckage Found in Channel
Replies: 54
Views: 20640

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...
by jem60
Sun Dec 30, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: 1969 USAF C130 Wreckage Found in Channel
Replies: 54
Views: 20640

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...

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