Vortex 527 just flew over my garden, presumably going to MAM for the refuel.

Rebel 59 was on the range yesterday morning, and again this morning.

Whilst next week is 6 weeks from departure we mustn't get too excited - 5 weeks have passed since 21 May, and only now have they flown non strike mission. Would seem a contradiction if they return next week, and then of course we have the rest and recuperation farce, we'll have to wait and see Grimly.

Made me smile Supra, and reminded me of traveling to south Wales to sign up. After we had signed, and been shorn, a disciplinary man advised us that regardless of training we should expect no rights and even less privileges. I remember, to this day, that lovely Irishman Cpl Gilligan and thank him fo...

Only very small improvement in Owens leg, still swollen and he cannot put weight on the leg. He is able to move around in their house on crutches, although with difficulty, and hopes to be back on parade this coming Tuesday. Both Owen, and also Chris, should be admired for their determination - he i...

I must confess, I find all this rest and recuperation a bit difficult to grasp. In the late 60s I worked on Victor tankers, fully operational taking the UK's finest to and from. We were sent to the far east for a month, part of which included a week in Darwin. Arriving shortly after midnight we were...

As expected from late NOTAM start , 3/11 and 29 Sqdns have put lots up until midnight. Plenty just launched ce soir for Tartan 32 in AARA8.

The RAF Coningsby official info reported by Aviation News advises that all runway work will be performed overnight and will retain any QRA facility. Further, daytime flying will continue as normal. Given that any 3/11/41 Sqdn night flying requirements would be more than covered by ongoing QRA runway...

Talon 726 dropped in for the refuel, was at CG1 and didn't read serial.

Owen still cannot put foot on floor, or put any weight on it, and will return to physio on Sunday - calf also very swollen.

I have not met anyone yet who is in any way pleased with their knee or hip replacement.

Knife 71, slow low approach to CBY shortly before 15.00, then to Holbeach.

Told to hold for 15 mike whilst range cleared - believed to be a pair of Typhoon.

Info this morning was that Owen still in hospital as leg still swollen and he cannot put any weight on it.

Info late this afternoon is that Owen is home - can't work that one out, Christabel will have her hands full.

Owen finally rose from his hospital pit yesterday as the knee improves.

Sadly his blood pressure remains low, and he is being retained in hospital until this is sorted.

One of our long serving members, Owen, attended hospital Wednesday last for yet another knee replacement - should have been hopping about the following day. Annoyingly, things have not gone to plan and he has been transferred to another hospital for further treatment and investigation. Trust that al...

Can confirm that PDA was awarded today, though am unable to find any further details.

Dakota 99/98 (pilot change), numerous practice displays on Tue 07.

Noted, Lancaster not up yet.

In many previous years, Typhoon has completed his final practice in the morning followed by arrival of the examiner from Northolt under an Ascot callsign, before PDA in afternoon.

Thanks Dave,

Plenty of action, you just need a few F15 and F35 practice diversions to really make the day.

Don't forget, Jimbo's callsign Typhoon84 means you are about to be treated to a practice display, which after PDA later this month becomes display callsign.

Did Typhoon 84 perform a practice display, or did Jimbo go elsewhere ?

No problem, have a lengthy look at the Marham section wherein you'll find where every one went.

The last few did not go to rtp, and a small number will be on parade at selected bases.

Should keep you busy for a while, all the best.

Shall look forward to return of radar circuit over my back garden, and perhaps increase in activity as they familiarise with new (to F35) approach procedure.

Never a problem hearing the Pratt and Witney approaching.