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by roadstar1845
Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:47 am
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Finningley At Home '79
Replies: 12
Views: 2940

Re: Finningley At Home '79

The A7 deployment was either Waddo or Wittering I saw them transit over Nottingham behind the tanker,KC10?
A favourite A/C of mine over the years, my life trip round Pima AM at Tucson was chaperoned by a former
SLUF driver from the Vietnam era. Great place to visit if you ever get the chance
by roadstar1845
Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: RAF Marham
Topic: RAF Marham Opening hours June 2020
Replies: 14
Views: 4428

Re: RAF Marham Opening hours June 2020

I’ve just checked the opening hours, it appears closed today, Sunday 14th. About an hour ago
F35 appeared on Freedar UK originating from seaward to Marham. Is this correct or should I lay off the falling down water.
by roadstar1845
Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:58 pm
Forum: Rest of the World Airshows
Topic: MCAS Miramar Air Show - Travel to the base
Replies: 4
Views: 2401

Re: MCAS Miramar Air Show - Travel to the base

Agreed, I spent ages at the local tourist few years back researching how to get there
Sadly it all comes back to a taxi or hire car. Don't forget to visit the USS Medway for a bonus
Intake of naval aviation.
by roadstar1845
Wed Feb 05, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: Warton Aerodrome
Topic: February 2020 Log/Movements
Replies: 29
Views: 8251

Re: February 2020 Log/Movements

Just checked flight tracker black jet provost g-flyy just left Wharton no destination indicated.
by roadstar1845
Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:23 pm
Forum: Warton Aerodrome
Topic: January 2020 Log/Movements
Replies: 52
Views: 13907

Re: January 2020 Log/Movements

Wondered what the noise was. On top marton heading north along the beach just below the cloud layer anti collision clearly visible. Biz jet on the deck at Blackpool don’t think it could be confused with the metallic noise machine.
by roadstar1845
Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: Warton Aerodrome
Topic: January 2020 Log/Movements
Replies: 52
Views: 13907

Re: January 2020 Log/Movements

Just heard it over Marton towards the sea at 13:25 local. No visual.
by roadstar1845
Sun Dec 22, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: Warton Aerodrome
Topic: December 2019 Log/Movements
Replies: 39
Views: 12399

Re: December 2019 Log/Movements

I was in Tescos at Martin 11.15 20/12, one Typhoon about Fl13 flying lazy eights just below the cloud base. Only saw one, general handling profile
by roadstar1845
Fri Dec 13, 2019 4:09 pm
Forum: Warton Aerodrome
Topic: Loud and fast over Blackpool
Replies: 0
Views: 1215

Loud and fast over Blackpool

Arrived at Blackpool hour ago when something tonked over the Martin area. Due to the cloud cover couldn’t get a sighting. Anything up and about? On a Friday as well tch....
by roadstar1845
Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:34 am
Forum: RAF Cranwell & Barkston Heath
Topic: Texan
Replies: 2
Views: 1784

Texan

Caught him leaving the corridor over Newton
Quite high must have made a steep descent.
First sighting of type
by roadstar1845
Mon May 13, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: Recent Serial tie up area
Topic: Low level Chinook
Replies: 1
Views: 1091

Low level Chinook

1125 local today, very low level Chinook hdgNorth over old RAF Newton. Can only be described as tree top height, couldn’t see it above them! Also reported by other locals on the locale. Any details?
by roadstar1845
Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:13 am
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Tanagra Golden oldies 28th Feb 2019
Replies: 4
Views: 1540

Re: Tanagra Golden oldies 28th Feb 2019

Is the place where the reds did their pre season training last year?
bit late to go this year, but looks good. Love the fifties/sixties stuff.
by roadstar1845
Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:48 pm
Forum: Rest of the World Airshows
Topic: Red Arrows Shows for USA and Canada confirmed
Replies: 21
Views: 11997

Re: Red Arrows Shows for USA and Canada confirmed

Thanks for that, just checked their website, all tours for 2019 are fully booked.
by roadstar1845
Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:50 pm
Forum: Rest of the World Airshows
Topic: Red Arrows Shows for USA and Canada confirmed
Replies: 21
Views: 11997

Re: Red Arrows Shows for USA and Canada confirmed

Does anyone know of any tour companies or organisations planning any trips stateside?
Ive had a quick look at the venues and prices are coming up a bit scary for flights etc.
by roadstar1845
Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Red Arrows in the USA
Replies: 10
Views: 4918

Re: Red Arrows in the USA

I've been checking the north american air show sites, nothing showing yet.
based on the last tour ten years ago i suspect ontario and ottawa may figure
it would be nice to know before i start raiding the piggy bank.
by roadstar1845
Mon Jan 07, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: Mass launch 3/1/19
Replies: 6
Views: 3616

Re: Mass launch 3/1/19

Lot of noise over Nottingham today at 11.44 normally associated with LN. Unable to ID due to cloud cover. Did make me think of a big launch.
by roadstar1845
Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: Recent Serial tie up area
Topic: C5/C17 over the top Nottingham
Replies: 1
Views: 1075

C5/C17 over the top Nottingham

Heading South East Fl300 plus either of the above. Can’t find on ADSB.
by roadstar1845
Tue Nov 27, 2018 4:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Diesel prices in the UK
Replies: 292
Views: 98278

Re: Diesel prices in the UK

£1.49 vor Diesel Plus in Nottinghamshire area, don't like to use ordinary diesel to often but might have to at these prices,
by roadstar1845
Sun Oct 21, 2018 6:44 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Red Arrows North American tour 2019
Replies: 3
Views: 1967

Red Arrows North American tour 2019

Just been announced that they will undertake their longest ever tour of the states NFD known at this stage. New sub forum to create to handle the tour, tours visits etc. Over to the moderators now where’s my case.
by roadstar1845
Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:26 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Grey Jet Provost/Strike Master
Replies: 7
Views: 3216

Re: Grey Jet Provost/Strike Master

Was stall turning over Foston/Long Bennington 11.30 yesterday, originates from Tollerton where it has been staying over the summer.
Out most weekends and occasionally in the week.
by roadstar1845
Thu Sep 06, 2018 4:26 pm
Forum: RAF Waddington
Topic: Flypast at waddo Friday 7th September
Replies: 9
Views: 3792

Re: Flypast at waddo Friday 7th September

BoB Dinner night usually, mess dinner for the exercise participants etc.

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