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by lardyboy999
Fri May 14, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: The death of Fighter Control
Replies: 67
Views: 27173

Re: The death of Fighter Control

Like many commenters above, I've been on here since the early days - I was formerly known as darkstar back in the day - remember the first B2's at Holbeach? Man, the Rubber dog muck I got for that.........and to think that was nearly 20 years ago..... I can only offer my sincere thanks, not only to ...
by lardyboy999
Wed May 12, 2021 8:23 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: VMM-162 visits RAF Leuchars and RM Condor
Replies: 21
Views: 4516

Re: VMM-162 visits RAF Leuchars and RM Condor

Semper Fi, Muthertruckers!

Cracking set.
by lardyboy999
Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:00 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Another one from "Warsaw-on-the-Mole"
Replies: 6
Views: 2895

Re: Another one from "Warsaw-on-the-Mole"

Are these the prison flights that used to go into Biggin Hill?
by lardyboy999
Sun Apr 18, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Ascot 126
Replies: 5
Views: 1758

Re: Ascot 126

sdad wrote:
Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:49 am
Beach?
See here:

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=203499
by lardyboy999
Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Martin-Baker Meteor T.7 at Newcastle (EGNT)
Replies: 8
Views: 1698

Re: Martin-Baker Meteor T.7 at Newcastle (EGNT)

Fabulous!

Well caught, canny lad!
by lardyboy999
Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: 1987 St Mawgan Part 2
Replies: 6
Views: 1383

Re: 1987 St Mawgan Part 2

Damn, you didn't get the 6 FTS Jetstream I flew in on!

Cracking set.
by lardyboy999
Sat Apr 10, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: C-17A Incident at Charleston
Replies: 8
Views: 2559

Re: C-17A Incident at Charleston

Oops. That'll ruin your day after a long trip.

Good to know no-one was hurt.
by lardyboy999
Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: AAC Apaches in Newcastle (from home!)
Replies: 7
Views: 2173

Re: AAC Apaches in Newcastle (from home!)

Canny! Is that the old Eagle Helicopters place round the back of the Arena? Used to be the gas works?

Andy (exiled Mag)
by lardyboy999
Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:15 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: December last year ......
Replies: 6
Views: 3407

Re: December last year ......

Cracking set! Always loved the Avanti. Such a pretty machine, hard to believe they've been around sine the late 80's now, remember them coming into Cottesmore back in the days of TTTE (my first tour). Am I right in saying the Italians are the only country operating both the EH101 and NH90? Cheers. A...
by lardyboy999
Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:21 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Brawdy + Biggin Hill 1979 (back seat Hawk T1)
Replies: 58
Views: 9222

Re: Brawdy + Biggin Hill 1979 (back seat Hawk T1)

I had the pleasure of working for John Thorpe for many years in his position as Airfield manager at RIAT. He always used to check out display lines and heights using the Boscombe FGA9 Hunter which he loved. I remember very well the day he came into Brize in the Navajo as I was on shift at VASS that...
by lardyboy999
Mon Nov 23, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Comet 451 A400 down in the Boondocks, South Lincolncestershire
Replies: 6
Views: 5026

Comet 451 A400 down in the Boondocks, South Lincolncestershire

COMET 451, A400, low level, Donington, nr Spalding, from my front door (ZM405 according to adsb).

Image

Image

Makes a lovely howl in the turn!

Andy
by lardyboy999
Fri Nov 06, 2020 12:47 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Google Earth - Fairford
Replies: 3
Views: 2176

Re: Google Earth - Fairford

Someone's stolen the RIAT Party Hangar!

13 very, very, drunken Sunday night's were had by Yours Truly........

Eng Ops Jnr (Retd)
by lardyboy999
Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Norvenich 12-10-2020
Replies: 4
Views: 2041

Re: Norvenich 12-10-2020

Always good to see a Tonka Toy!

Nice set, danke/dank je.
by lardyboy999
Mon Oct 05, 2020 8:06 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Typhoon cable landing at Coningsby 5/10/20
Replies: 9
Views: 3044

Re: Typhoon cable landing at Coningsby 5/10/20

Always good to test the RHAG occasionally.......nice sequence of shots.

Andy
by lardyboy999
Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:46 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Can someone explain Maxim?
Replies: 8
Views: 2967

Re: Can someone explain Maxim?

Not convinced. Wikipedia says otherwise. Maxim is an international men's magazine, devised and launched in the UK in 1995, but based in New York City since 1997,[3] and prominent for its photography of actresses, singers, and female models whose careers are at a current peak That made oy larf.........
by lardyboy999
Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: RAF Mildenhall this week
Replies: 6
Views: 1908

Re: RAF Mildenhall this week

Good selection!

Is it me, or are there quite a few "additional" aerials on the Spanish A400? Elint version?

Andy
by lardyboy999
Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: Military Aviation Memorabilia
Topic: New Releases from Squadron Prints
Replies: 2
Views: 1478

Re: New Releases from Squadron Prints

The patch link goes to the print.

Andy
by lardyboy999
Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Air Wolf Hunting 2020 - Hungary
Replies: 2
Views: 1942

Re: Air Wolf Hunting 2020 - Hungary

I now have the theme to Airwolf rattling around my head. Thanks for that!

Love the Hips and Hinds.

Köszönöm!

Andy
by lardyboy999
Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:57 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: REAPER TOPSIDES - HERITAGE JET INCLUDED
Replies: 10
Views: 3148

Re: REAPER TOPSIDES - HERITAGE JET INCLUDED

1.

Banging shot!

Well done.

Andy.

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