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by Ranger
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 ...
by Ranger
Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil Westlands & Merryfield
Topic: Leonardo (Yeovil Westland) sightings 2023
Replies: 122
Views: 31702

Re: Leonardo (Yeovil Westland) sightings 2023

Gunship54 wrote:
Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:41 am
Zr285 up in the last 20 mins just as I was paying for model paint in Hobbycraft

Westland 06
According Scramble delivery to Poland tomorrow Thu Dec 28th. Early dep, it's expected 0855z at Rotterdam as "WHE07".

Cheers,
Ranger
by Ranger
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

Vulture 01 wrote:
Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:21 pm
Isn't the Atlantic one of the ECM / snoopers the Marineflieger operated?

A very nice collection, thanks for posting.
It certainly was one of their SIGINT Atlantics.

Cheers,
Ranger
by 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...
by Ranger
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...
by Ranger
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...
by Ranger
Thu Oct 20, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Phantom to Hornet - Tug Wilson
Replies: 2
Views: 437

Re: Phantom to Hornet - Tug Wilson

Sparts99 wrote:
Thu Oct 20, 2022 4:25 pm
His book about flying the Phantom is brilliant, well worth reading.
Absolutely right. Enjoyed every page reading.

Cheers,
Ranger
by Ranger
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
by 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
by 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
by 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

Goldstar31 wrote:
Mon Feb 14, 2022 3:06 pm
Hi all

Does anyone have the serials for the above flight of 4 Typhoons that departed Coningsby this afternoon

Cheers

Eccie
Two have been identified via adsb in the radiosection here being ZK325 and ZK351.

Cheers,
Ranger
by 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...
by Ranger
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

Re: My first trip to England, 30/7/1968

CLPSLFBT wrote:
Wed Feb 09, 2022 4:39 pm
Hi Arnold, fantastic shots and great aircraft ,such good quality too!! Strange to see the F4C's without the sensor under the nose cones. Every picture is mint. :thumbs:

Thanks again :D

Cheers Glenn
Guess they should be early F4D's.

Cheers,
Ranger
by Ranger
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...
by Ranger
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
by 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
by 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...
by Ranger
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:09 am
Forum: RAF Mildenhall
Topic: 12 AV F16'S
Replies: 31
Views: 6344

Re: 12 AV F16'S

James Cutting wrote:
Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:50 am
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Didn't notice it before hence my message for giving headsup . thanks anyway.

Cheers,
Ranger
by 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
by 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

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