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by hawktmk1a
Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Which ATC Squadron are/were you a member of?
Replies: 196
Views: 64984

Re: Which ATC Squadron are/were you a member of?

1286 Squadron,unfortunately no longer exists, but it gave me my first taste of flight from RAF Woodvale in a Tutor
by hawktmk1a
Mon Dec 28, 2015 11:33 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Twice in one week
Replies: 7
Views: 3266

Re: Twice in one week

I over heard this aircraft fly over on Christmas day, Tracked it on Flightradar24 and it sounded like nothing i've ever heard! A real distinctive drone
by hawktmk1a
Thu Sep 03, 2015 5:40 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Typhoons
Replies: 17
Views: 5112

Re: Typhoons

I wonder if they received similar complaints before RAF Coltishall closed, surely the Jaguars would have performed similar manoeuvres?
by hawktmk1a
Thu Aug 20, 2015 7:12 am
Forum: RAF Valley & Mona
Topic: RAF Valley Photocall
Replies: 5
Views: 4484

Re: RAF Valley Photocall

Thanks for that, I did see the Transall and I was hoping that it may indicate some French visitors! Hopefully it'll be a good day
by hawktmk1a
Wed Aug 19, 2015 5:20 pm
Forum: RAF Valley & Mona
Topic: RAF Valley Photocall
Replies: 5
Views: 4484

RAF Valley Photocall

Just wondering if anyone has any info on tomorrows photocall, I've heard of 4 Belgian F-16s and a German AF Tornado, but anybody heard anything else that might be heading over to Valley?

Cheers!
by hawktmk1a
Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:24 pm
Forum: RAF Valley & Mona
Topic: Night Flying Feb 2015
Replies: 1
Views: 2509

Re: Night Flying Feb 2015

Just wondering if there has been any movements over the last two nights? Thinking of heading up thee tomorrow if so.

Cheers!
by hawktmk1a
Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:50 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: TSR 2 out in the open!
Replies: 3
Views: 2372

TSR 2 out in the open!

The 2015 Cosford airshow will have this amazing aircraft in its static line up.....

https://www.facebook.com/royalairforce/ ... =1&theater
by hawktmk1a
Sun Oct 26, 2014 11:01 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Classic British Aircraft
Replies: 4
Views: 1867

Re: Classic British Aircraft

Excellent program, made the aircraft feel alive, my personal favourite must have been the Canberra, Nimrod and Victor. Great watch, and none other than Harry Enfield narrating!
by hawktmk1a
Thu Oct 16, 2014 11:04 pm
Forum: RAF Valley & Mona
Topic: Noise Complaints From T2
Replies: 8
Views: 4802

Re: Noise Complaints From T2

It really gets on my nerves when i read stories like this. If he thinks its loud now, i dread to think how he would have managed 15 years ago when it was so much busier, not only with hawks but considerably louder aircraft like Tornados, Jags, Nimrods and the deafening Harrier and Sea Harriers would...
by hawktmk1a
Wed Oct 08, 2014 6:31 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Rhod Gilbert flies with IV squadron! 08/10/14
Replies: 16
Views: 5303

Re: Rhod Gilbert flies with IV squadron! 08/10/14

I was just about to post about it, really looking forward to it, the other episodes are fantastic and to see him at Valley should be brilliant
by hawktmk1a
Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:16 pm
Forum: RAF Valley & Mona
Topic: Night Flying This Week.
Replies: 2
Views: 2020

Re: Night Flying This Week.

I noticed that, thinking of heading over tonight
by hawktmk1a
Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: RAF Valley & Mona
Topic: Combined Air Sea Exercise 7-26 SEP 14
Replies: 11
Views: 6066

Re: Combined Air Sea Exercise 7-26 SEP 14

Headed over last night, constant movement from sounded like Chinooks and possibly the Lynx and a short visit by a C-130 at around 9.40. Landed on 31 and departed 13. I did notice that not all of the approach lights to 31 are in use, looked odd not to have them all on, and at a very dim setting, any ...
by hawktmk1a
Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:31 am
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Valley - Missile Practice Camps
Replies: 7
Views: 2726

Re: Valley - Missile Practice Camps

Fantastic to see, especially seeing as that taxi way isn't really used anymore as the Hawks and VAS are located on the other side of the airfield. To see three F.3s is awesome :-)
by hawktmk1a
Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:48 am
Forum: RAF Valley & Mona
Topic: Combined Air Sea Exercise 7-26 SEP 14
Replies: 11
Views: 6066

Re: Combined Air Sea Exercise 7-26 SEP 14

Any news of any participants?
by hawktmk1a
Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:11 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: RAAF Richmond - July 2014
Replies: 8
Views: 3124

Re: RAAF Richmond - July 2014

I would defiantly recommend a trip to Williamtown. The sheer volume and variety of aircraft is brilliant, after a visit of only an hour and a half we managed to see a number of Hawks, F/A-18,737 Wedgetail as well as a number of commercial flights. And if the weather closes in the afore mentioned Mus...
by hawktmk1a
Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:14 am
Forum: RAF Valley & Mona
Topic: US VIP Transport
Replies: 3
Views: 2690

US VIP Transport

Anyone got any idea what was going on at RAF Valley today? Visit from the ETPS 146, 32 sqn 125 and an American VIP transport. Some light would be greatly appreciated!
by hawktmk1a
Mon May 26, 2014 12:45 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Llandudno 2014
Replies: 3
Views: 1403

Re: Llandudno 2014

I saw the blades at Llandudno, and i thought they were superb, With such challenging weather (which got worse during the display) they seemed to breeze though it with such ease, some great manoeuvres (my favourite being the spitfire role) and great commentary, recommend seeing them!
by hawktmk1a
Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Brunti VC10s and a Tristar...
Replies: 6
Views: 3338

Re: Brunti VC10s and a Tristar...

Great pictures, funny to seen them on the ground together at a different airfield. I'm surprised to see the similarity between the flight deck of the two aircraft despite production being almost 20 years apart.
by hawktmk1a
Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:32 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Red Arrows 9-ship with new tails, 280214
Replies: 8
Views: 2989

Re: Red Arrows 9-ship with new tails, 280214

I liked the tail when i first saw it, but in the air it looks fantastic, so so striking, cant wait to see them at a show
by hawktmk1a
Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:31 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: STV's JetSet - Where are they now?
Replies: 8
Views: 4837

Re: STV's JetSet - Where are they now?

Ye I remember Combat pilot, great series, I think that was filmed when hawks still had the white wing tips. Strangely I saw one of the student pilots on that program flying the HMS Manchester Lynx on the channel 5 program Caribbean patrol.

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