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- Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:14 am
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: 27-03-2024
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1340
Re: 27-03-2024
That weather will be at the airfield by 10 and then take a couple of hours to clear so maybe another delay. Although that type would be able to depart in bad weather if needed.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:53 am
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: 27-03-2024
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1340
Re: 27-03-2024
Another page suggesting departure refiled for 10:00.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:38 am
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: 27-03-2024
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1340
Re: 27-03-2024
Wind slightly favours 09, but only just.
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: 50th Anniversary Scheme for GAF Tornado
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1734
Re: 50th Anniversary Scheme for GAF Tornado
Anyone ever had a migraine with visual disturbance......?
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:18 am
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: Why not base them here ?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5952
Re: Why not base them here ?
Lots of kit out around base. Just have to wait and see.
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:55 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Mig-23 down - Thunder over Michigan
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3428
Re: Mig-23 down - Thunder over Michigan
There is (or was) only one flying Mig-23 in the US, so must be the same. Are there still any Mig-23 flying anywhere? Maybe in Africa? North Korea, possibly Libya. I think Cuba still operates a few, but they must be ripe for retirement soon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoyan-Gurevich_MiG-23#Oper...
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 8:48 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Storm Shadow captured
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1528
Re: Storm Shadow captured
In one of the photos it looks like a GR4 centreline pylon has been fitted to an SU-24 wing root pylon allowing for carriage.
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:01 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: RAF Hercules C-130 Retirement
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9215
Re: RAF Hercules C-130 Retirement
The trolling above asking what seems to be quite a concise question isn't really necessary.
Perhaps the quote regarding the C-130s capabilities the A400 cant cover could suggest its service life may be extended. Time will tell..
Perhaps the quote regarding the C-130s capabilities the A400 cant cover could suggest its service life may be extended. Time will tell..
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:22 am
- Forum: RAF Waddington
- Topic: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion
- Replies: 326
- Views: 49098
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:04 am
- Forum: RAF Waddington
- Topic: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion
- Replies: 326
- Views: 49098
Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion
I just popped up to the Harmston layby very briefly and there was space for at least another 8/9 cars. On google maps street view this lay-by is coned and taped off. To help prep for my near 4hr journey on Monday is this lay-by currently open whilst the ex is on in case i miss parking the WAVE? Tha...
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:29 am
- Forum: RIAT
- Topic: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1162
- Views: 161744
Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread
Anyone else notice the Greek F-16 turn over the crowd in afterburner at Eastern end on Friday morning when practicing? Presumably a bit wide when getting bearings for display line and a small warning inbound.
- Thu Jul 07, 2022 1:29 pm
- Forum: RIAT
- Topic: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1162
- Views: 161744
Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread
I know not everyone will be happy unless a Madagascan MiG-21 (they really did exist) and a USN A-7 do a pairs A2A demo, but i'm happy with that line up given the current world situation. Thanks RIAT.
- Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:45 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Once upon a time in the west, lot-3 11/91 Gordon
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1358
Re: Once upon a time in the west, lot-3 11/91 Gordon
Great insight. Thanks very much for sharing.
- Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:59 pm
- Forum: RAF Brize Norton
- Topic: BAF F-16BM
- Replies: 2
- Views: 583
BAF F-16BM
BAF F-16BM FB-21 currently at a steady 2500 ft flying around between Fairford, Brize and Oxford. Flew almost down Fairford centre line on its second pass near town. Also doing approaches at Brize looking at ADS-B.
- Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:58 pm
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: Wednesday 15-06-2022
- Replies: 7
- Views: 958
Re: Wednesday 15-06-2022
BAF F-16BM FB-21 currently at a steady 2500 ft flying around between Fairford, Brize and Oxford. Flew almost down Fairford centre line on its second pass near town. Also doing approaches at Brize looking at ADS-B.
- Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:30 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Air warriors on TV at 15:00
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2126
Re: Air warriors on TV at 15:00
F-111 and B-52 were on recently. Its a good watch, with the sound (American 'dominate the battlefield' narration) off...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 2:22 pm
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: Tuesday 07-06-2022
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1346
Re: Tuesday 07-06-2022
Wind looks like runway 27 do we think, or 09 because fairly light so they dont have to back track?
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:36 pm
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: Monday 06-06-2022
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1231
Re: Monday 06-06-2022
Black 01 down, pogo'd and taxiing to hangar.
- Wed May 18, 2022 9:18 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: I love the smell of AVPIN in the morning...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1196
Re: I love the smell of AVPIN in the morning...
Brilliant set. They are good shots and not being 'pristine' (thats not a criticism) just makes me feel more like i'm back there then, but now
- Wed May 18, 2022 9:14 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Which is noisier?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3120
Re: Which is noisier?
Its more about depth of the sound and physical power than the decibels I think. The F-35 may give less db, but it has more ground shaking ability (power) which hits you physically.. often in the chest or just on the deep edge of frequencies we can detect, making it appear 'louder'.