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- Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:39 am
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: Frisbee Tankers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1700
Re: Frisbee Tankers
Assuming 'Frisbee' is a reference to the rotodome on top of the AWACS based there at Geilenkirchen, Germany. Easily makes as much sense as my son calling it the 'Smartie Plane' after some UK. confectionery whose shape matches the rotadome! Either way, great to see those shots as I had spotted that ...
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:56 pm
- Forum: RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil Westlands & Merryfield
- Topic: Leonardo (Yeovil Westland) sightings 2023
- Replies: 122
- Views: 31702
- Sat Aug 26, 2023 4:15 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Nordholz Museum 11-06-2023
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1824
Re: Nordholz Museum 11-06-2023
It certainly was one of their SIGINT Atlantics.Vulture 01 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:21 pmIsn't the Atlantic one of the ECM / snoopers the Marineflieger operated?
A very nice collection, thanks for posting.
Cheers,
Ranger
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:13 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Reports :- SU-27 & MQ-9 “incident” over the Black Sea
- Replies: 58
- Views: 6287
Re: Reports :- SU-27 & MQ-9 “incident” over the Black Sea
Can't determine actually if it hit it or not If you check the last two frames the prop blade on the right is bent. Must have hit the prop and the engine failed as well as the prop is not going very fast. To me it also looks like one of the other blades is feathered as well on one of the last frames...
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:32 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Why do US military (generally) avoid overflying Belgian airspace?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2647
Re: Why do US military (generally) avoid overflying Belgian airspace?
Thanks guys, I know France is in NATO but assumed extra paperwork issues from when it wasn't (70s 80s 90s and most of the naughties) still lingered on. But yes, I get simplicity. Thinking about the 'serial/reg swapping' 757s/C-32s, which I haven't noticed much but they're probably using the cloakin...
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:06 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Why do US military (generally) avoid overflying Belgian airspace?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2647
Re: Why do US military (generally) avoid overflying Belgian airspace?
France GAT for overflying isn't a problem, only a risk of slottimes. France OAT for overflying is a nightmare because the flightplan has to be checked by the French militairies first, during that time you have to wait for acceptance or refusal. Waiting for that message takes a wee while. When gettin...
- Thu Oct 20, 2022 4:40 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Phantom to Hornet - Tug Wilson
- Replies: 2
- Views: 437
- Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:48 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Metz-Frescaty 3 August 1967
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2747
Re: Metz-Frescaty 3 August 1967
Stunning Arnold. thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Ranger
Cheers,
Ranger
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:22 am
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: A few holiday snaps......
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2260
Re: A few holiday snaps......
One word: Daredevil Nice pictures though
Cheers,
Ranger
Cheers,
Ranger
- Wed Jul 06, 2022 7:45 pm
- Forum: RAF Lakenheath
- Topic: 2x C130 flights July 7th 2022
- Replies: 1
- Views: 683
2x C130 flights July 7th 2022
According Ramstein FB 2 flights inbound LN. ETD RS given 08.10z and 10.10z.
Cheers,
Ranger
Cheers,
Ranger
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 5:49 pm
- Forum: RAF Coningsby
- Topic: Ascot 9281 flt 14 Feb 22
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2250
Re: Ascot 9281 flt 14 Feb 22
Two have been identified via adsb in the radiosection here being ZK325 and ZK351.Goldstar31 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 3:06 pmHi all
Does anyone have the serials for the above flight of 4 Typhoons that departed Coningsby this afternoon
Cheers
Eccie
Cheers,
Ranger
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:18 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: My first trip to England, 30/7/1968
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1760
Re: My first trip to England, 30/7/1968
Dear Ranger, thank you for your kind comments. These Phantoms are F-4C's. Kudo's for noticing it, I never did! When you see the pair landing at Bentwaters in my 29/7/1968 posting you see that one has the modificatioin already while the other doesn't. So it is obvious that the modification only took...
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:21 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: My first trip to England, 30/7/1968
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1760
- Thu Feb 03, 2022 1:08 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: My first trip to England, 29/7/1968
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2379
Re: My first trip to England, 29/7/1968
Thanks for your kind reaction Ranger. These photos were all taken at Bentwaters. The one photo you point out was taken while on base. My next entry will be Woodbridge images but there I had no base access and all shots were taken in the approach end. Just to be sure I checked my logbook from 1968 a...
- Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:45 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: My first trip to England, 29/7/1968
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2379
Re: My first trip to England, 29/7/1968
Great shots Arnold. Could it be that some of your shots were taken at RAF Woodbridge, looking at the forest in the background and the shot with a departing or overshooting F4 at RAF Bentwaters in the background?
Cheers,
Ranger
Cheers,
Ranger
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 12:05 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: A Few old Freds
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1738
Re: A Few old Freds
Very odd, C5's flying around without any serial numbers. Why? Anyone?
Lovely pictures though.
Cheers,
Ranger
Lovely pictures though.
Cheers,
Ranger
- Sun Jan 16, 2022 2:53 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: 70s 'Lifters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1341
Re: 70s 'Lifters
Lovely. Is the last one from Folly Road by any chance? To be honest I cannot remember - although I'm not sure I ever got any 'lifters from Folly Road. I think that is more likely that is through the fence on the main A1101 but I cannot be 100% on that. :) Hardstand 9 along the A1101 just before the...
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:09 am
- Forum: RAF Mildenhall
- Topic: 12 AV F16'S
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6344
Re: 12 AV F16'S
Didn't notice it before hence my message for giving headsup . thanks anyway.
Cheers,
Ranger
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:49 am
- Forum: RAF Mildenhall
- Topic: 12 AV F16'S
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6344
12 AV F16'S
According Scramble 12 "Buzzard" AV F16'S should visit Mildenhall today (3-8) for stopover on their way to CONUS.
Cheers,
Ranger
Cheers,
Ranger
- Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:14 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: USMC Devon Invasion- Round Two! UPDATED 12/06
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4427
Re: USMC Devon Invasion- Round Two!
Nice pictures. Love the background scenery.
Cheers,
Ranger
Cheers,
Ranger