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by lowlevelRAF
Sun Sep 11, 2022 6:56 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: 99 Squadron photoshoot RAF Brize Norton
Replies: 13
Views: 3236

Re: 99 Squadron photoshoot RAF Brize Norton

It was a good event indeed, aha I think that’s me in the picture in the orange hi-viz. Still going through my pictures!

Matt
by lowlevelRAF
Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF Hercules
Replies: 16
Views: 3431

Re: RAF Hercules

I'm sure I read last year on Fighter Control that the RAF Herc fleet was being reduced to 3 however I have seen at least 4 this year - ZH865/868/869/889. Does anyone know the actual position - how many Hercs are still flying? And is it only 30 Sqd operational with them now? Thanks. Only 47 Sqn fron...
by lowlevelRAF
Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:32 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: ZA718 'Bravo November' heading to Cosford Museum
Replies: 12
Views: 3119

Re: ZA718 'Bravo November' heading to Cosford Museum

It was secured a few years back that 'BN' would be preserved, just was not clear when until now.
by lowlevelRAF
Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:40 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Glasgow in meltdown over F-15’s
Replies: 9
Views: 2127

Re: Glasgow in meltdown over F-15’s

I guess you could say with reduced low level traffic, the gap in controlled airspace between Glasgow and Edinburgh is less used, so more of a surprise when aircraft go through, well compared than in the past when there was a higher amount of low level traffic etc. Social media is great but sometimes...
by lowlevelRAF
Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:32 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Typhoon jet shoots down drone of Syria
Replies: 28
Views: 5272

Re: Typhoon jet shoots down drone of Syria

Nighthawke wrote:
Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:19 pm
The88tench wrote:
Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:23 pm
1st RAF air to air kill since 1982 as well I believe
I was surprised that the last was 1948 but having browsed a bit the Falklands shoot-down involved an RN Sea Harrier flown by RAF pilot. Maybe someone can confirm or correct this?
I believe that is correct, RN Aircraft, RAF pilot.
by lowlevelRAF
Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Typhoon jet shoots down drone of Syria
Replies: 28
Views: 5272

Re: Typhoon jet shoots down drone of Syria

😷 💉 It seems to be a very expensive solution to a drone threat. Of course I am totally unaware of the circumstances :roll: Stay safe. 👐🏼 🤡 🛰 I think the response to this is covered by the statement within the second sentence where is was deemed 'to pose a threat to Coalition forces.' If I was one o...
by lowlevelRAF
Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:01 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Middle Wallop AH64E's
Replies: 18
Views: 3587

Re: Middle Wallop AH64E's

roger4 wrote:
Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:39 am
Does anyone know what role 22Sq at Benson will have in the introduction of the AH64E? They are the Operational Evaluation Unit for all helicopter types across all three services.
I would of thought similar to how 41 Sqn is, testing and trialing equipment before frontline.
by lowlevelRAF
Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: RAF Brize Norton
Topic: Number 30 Squadron is back
Replies: 2
Views: 975

Re: Number 30 Squadron is back

Always good to have another Squadron back up and running.

Do 30 Squadron still have their own callsigns? Or will they just have a block set of Ascot callsigns like 70 Squadron?
by lowlevelRAF
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: Military Aviation Memorabilia
Topic: lowlevelRAF's Collection
Replies: 19
Views: 10246

Re: lowlevelRAF's Collection

Morning all, Updating some newer arrivals since I last posted :) Mixture of UK helicopters units and one for the Italian HH-101A that I missed getting at RIAT. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50086218836_0616e284bd_b.jpg Some older RAF patches from previous types. https://live.staticflickr.com/6...
by lowlevelRAF
Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:46 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF Callsigns
Replies: 2
Views: 1786

Re: RAF Callsigns

I maybe able to help with certain Squadron's, but I don't have a force wide list sadly.
by lowlevelRAF
Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:50 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: E-3 Numbers Reduced Again
Replies: 33
Views: 11268

Re: E-3 Numbers Reduced Again

Bring in mind as well, the radar itself on top of the E-7 is alot newer and has lot more capability than the current radar fitted the the RAF E-3D. The RAAF used their Wedgetail's to great affect over Iraq and Syria few years back.
by lowlevelRAF
Thu Dec 19, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF F35 Red Flag 20-1
Replies: 4
Views: 2415

Re: RAF F35 Red Flag 20-1

Red Flag 20/1, 27 Jan - 14 Feb, MAM Notam severely restricted activity in January anticipating your assumption. Also, with 207 Sqn doing some carrier training early in the new year, it does look like Marham may be quieter (if that is possible!) Exercise Crimson Ocean is due to take place after Red ...
by lowlevelRAF
Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:26 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Sunday 10th November
Replies: 8
Views: 2974

Re: Sunday 10th November

Lest we forget. RIP
by lowlevelRAF
Fri Oct 18, 2019 3:06 pm
Forum: Military Aviation Memorabilia
Topic: lowlevelRAF's Collection
Replies: 19
Views: 10246

Re: lowlevelRAF's Collection

I got it from the Squadron Prints stand at RIAT. Not sure if they may have some on eBay?
by lowlevelRAF
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:54 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Linton on Ouse 07.10.19
Replies: 11
Views: 4121

Re: Linton on Ouse 07.10.19

Lovely set :)
by lowlevelRAF
Thu Aug 29, 2019 3:30 pm
Forum: Military Aviation Memorabilia
Topic: lowlevelRAF's Collection
Replies: 19
Views: 10246

Re: lowlevelRAF's Collection

benji1867 wrote:
Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:49 pm
Unknown74 wrote:
Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:32 pm
Who were selling the S-92 Coastguard patch?
The Coast Guard guys at RIAT
Brought from Squadron Prints :)
by lowlevelRAF
Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:56 am
Forum: Military Aviation Memorabilia
Topic: lowlevelRAF's Collection
Replies: 19
Views: 10246

Re: lowlevelRAF's Collection

Nice. Just for your info - I don't think that your Hawk / 100 Sqn patch has anything to do with the Hawk (or the RAF!) It is one of those made up designs from Wayviation / 2535Wayne on E-bay. Don't take offence but he has a fine selection of fake stuff sold via E-bay and appearing in people's colle...
by lowlevelRAF
Sat Aug 10, 2019 3:19 pm
Forum: Military Aviation Memorabilia
Topic: lowlevelRAF's Collection
Replies: 19
Views: 10246

Re: lowlevelRAF's Collection

Latest additions! Another for the Harrier :cool: 2 (AC) Sqn Op Shader and 6 Sqn Exercise ACE 2019. RAF Tucano Display patch from 72 (R) Sqn :thumb: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48503662721_c79abd832f_b.jpg 617 Sqn First depolyment and 2x 100 Sqn patches! They are brilliant, the PVC patches ar...
by lowlevelRAF
Thu May 30, 2019 12:00 pm
Forum: Military Aviation Memorabilia
Topic: lowlevelRAF's Collection
Replies: 19
Views: 10246

Re: lowlevelRAF's Collection

Thanks both :)

I ended up getting both the RAAF P8 and Hornet patches off Ebay, find alot on there!

Matt

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