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- Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:21 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Former RAF Leuchars old railway line
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3710
Re: Former RAF Leuchars old railway line
The last time I saw 64009 in Leuchars was in 1990 and she was wearing the nameplates for Osprey. Some video footage is on my Utube channel at Seafurysmithpics if your interested. Hearing the whistle through out the airshow was interesting!
- Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:57 am
- Forum: The Vulcan XH558 Forum
- Topic: Best Vulcan Display Seen?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15844
Re: Best Vulcan Display Seen?
Over the years I have seen many Vulcan displays but some stand out such as the so called last Vulcan display at RAF Upper Heyford back in the 80's i think? Also i saw the last four ship scramble at Waddington and I remember coming out of 2427 Sqn's huts at RAF Biggin Hill and seeing the Vulcan flyin...
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 3:41 pm
- Forum: For Sale and Wanted
- Topic: Wanted:- "Air Clues" magazines.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1256
Re: Wanted:- "Air Clues" magazines.
Hi Hugh,
Having checked my few copies I find I can help with Sept 77 and Dec 78 if your interested?
Mark
Having checked my few copies I find I can help with Sept 77 and Dec 78 if your interested?
Mark
- Sun Aug 20, 2017 10:07 am
- Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
- Topic: Sony A77
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2072
Sony A77
My Sony A77 could do with servicing and (I think) a firmware update. Does anyone have any experience or recommendations of this that might help. Looking for a specialist pref. in the London and Southeast area. Any advice gratefully received.
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:11 pm
- Forum: RAF Coningsby
- Topic: 01-08-2017 The Captain's log
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2199
Re: 01-08-2017 The Captain's log
And RAF Marham, normally goes to Marham first from Warton then on to CBY and back.
- Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:05 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: 72(R) Sqn - Grand Flypast 27th June
- Replies: 37
- Views: 26262
Re: 72(R) Sqn - Grand Flypast 27th June
Had a good view of the formation at Biggin Hill and was pleased to see they made two passes, which I didn't expect. Very nicely flown and worth seeing. Well done to all on 72(r) Sqn who made it happen and ya boo sucks to that old misery Supra who clearly doesn't get any fun in life!! http://i36.phot...
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:04 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Spooky days at Coningsby 1974-1982
- Replies: 37
- Views: 12349
Re: Spoky days at Coningsby 1974-1982
Lovely stuff! Always a good stop off on the way to Binbrook back in the day.... nice shot of XV424, isn't she now at DX?
- Sat Oct 01, 2016 5:08 pm
- Forum: Recent Serial tie up area
- Topic: Squirrel at Duxford airshow, 11/09/16
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1428
- Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Festive 45407
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1294
Festive 45407
Here's a few shots of the down Cathedrals Express this morning passing Swanley Junction, last mainline steam of the year for me and getting quite rare on the South East rails! http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/seafurysmith/DSC01272_zpsn9mwhgyb.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/seafurysmith...
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:38 pm
- Forum: Aviation Videography
- Topic: White Waltham Air Pageant 1977
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1951
Re: White Waltham Air Pageant 1977
My brother knew the Training Captain who flew that display who he went flying with him. He once told him he was that low that he couldn't have lowered the undercarriage even if he wanted to! More importantly that show was the only time I saw George Aired loop the mosquito wish I could find some movi...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:33 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Lightnings-six of the best .
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6504
Re: Lightnings-six of the best .
A great set of shots, brings back memories of many days stood on top of the wolds at Binbrook. Wish we had digital camera's then. Nice to see XR726, I once owned the ejector seat that was once fitted to her, had it in the garage for thirty odd years.........
- Tue Aug 18, 2015 7:27 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Spitfires and Hurricanes set for historic Flypast
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14641
Re: Spitfires and Hurricanes set for historic Flypast
I see the BBC News website reckons there will be 18 Hurricanes and 6 Spitfires today!? Isn't modern journalism wondefull... See the London Biggin Hill Airport Community Facebook page for the routings and last minute info.
- Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:41 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: A bakers half dozen Sea Furies
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2968
Re: A bakers half dozen Sea Furies
Great shots Paddy, my favourite piston engine fighter. Saw three one year at North Weald, all in the air at once!
- Thu Jun 18, 2015 2:39 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: Garden spotting OTT'ers
- Replies: 1422
- Views: 597774
Re: Garden spotting OTT'ers
Just had the 18sqn special over the house, only just been thinking that I handn't seen many military helicopters recently over the house when I hear the unmistakable sound of the big wind.............. http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/seafurysmith/DSC02772_zpsnqtwceuj.jpg http://i36.photobucket....
- Mon May 25, 2015 7:10 am
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Kingfisher
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1471
Re: Kingfisher
Taken at Rainham Marshes, through a window, which explains the lack of sharpness....................
- Sun May 24, 2015 7:21 am
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Kingfisher
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1471
- Fri May 08, 2015 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: HMS Ocean passing Rainham Marshes 07-05-15
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1586
HMS Ocean passing Rainham Marshes 07-05-15
A few shots from yesterdays trip out to see HMS Ocean pass upstream to Greenwich. http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/seafurysmith/DSC00206_zpsildr4k6s.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/seafurysmith/DSC00216_zpssrecolyi.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/seafurysmith/DSC00218_zpshudh84...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:48 am
- Forum: For Sale and Wanted
- Topic: Magazine collections for sale.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 784
Magazine collections for sale.
Due to downsizing I'm looking to sell my collection of Aviation magazines. Complete sets of;- Flypast (251824895716), Aeroplane Monthly (251824866550), Scale Aircraft Modelling (251824919399), Scale Models (251824976220), Scale Aviation Modeller International (251824996177), Aircraft Illustrated (25...
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:10 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Ghosts of Lakenheath past - 48TFW F-4D's
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9687
Re: Ghosts of Lakenheath past - 48TFW F-4D's
Blooming phantasic, best LN shots I've seen for many years, brings back some memories and makes me feel old!
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:01 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Lockheed F104 Starfighter
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6048
Lockheed F104 Starfighter
How many F104 demonstration teams can you name that displayed in Europe (not civilian teams or in the USA). The one I remember best were of course the BAF's team 'The Slivers' who I saw several times mostly at Biggin Hill. Then we had the FGN Vikings and the RCAF's five ship team who I knew as the T...