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by lmgaylard
Mon Oct 17, 2022 12:44 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: Red Arrows leave RAF Scampton for the last time.
Replies: 0
Views: 365

Red Arrows leave RAF Scampton for the last time.

After 29 years, the RAF Red Arrows have left their home at RAF Scampton for the last time, and now begin a new chapter of their history based at RAF Waddington. This video shows the teams last departure from Scampton, and includes in-cockpit action of that final flight, before landing at their new h...
by lmgaylard
Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: Fast Jet Flightline-Andravida Airforce Base.
Replies: 0
Views: 403

Fast Jet Flightline-Andravida Airforce Base.

Hello all.

Here is a look at Andravida airbase, Greece, home to the Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom.

Link here; https://youtu.be/BxfEqc9ULgw

Thanks for looking.
by lmgaylard
Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:40 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Sea Vixen | Sea Hawk Announcement - Navy Wings
Replies: 29
Views: 4444

Re: Sea Vixen | Sea Hawk Announcement - Navy Wings

Just glad I got to see so much of the Sea Vixen flying when it was based down here, and Jonathon Whalley's low, low passes when leaving Hurn for the last time were something to behold! :clap: Yes, and when he landed at Yeovilton for the hand-over ceremony, he burst a tyre and fried the brakes as he...
by lmgaylard
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:40 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Sea Vixen | Sea Hawk Announcement - Navy Wings
Replies: 29
Views: 4444

Re: Sea Vixen | Sea Hawk Announcement - Navy Wings

Just glad I got to see so much of the Sea Vixen flying when it was based down here, and Jonathon Whalley's low, low passes when leaving Hurn for the last time were something to behold! :clap: Yes, and when he landed at Yeovilton for the hand-over ceremony, he burst a tyre and fried the brakes as he...
by lmgaylard
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:16 am
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: Hungary - Szolnok and Kecskemét family day
Replies: 1
Views: 446

Re: Hungary - Szolnok and Kecskemét family day

What a great video the Szolnok family day is!

The massed helicopter formation reminds me of the Army Air Corps airshow at Middle Wallop...

The Gripen display was awesome...
by lmgaylard
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: [4K] "Bolt Flight" RNLAF 4X F-35A | Takeoff - High Key - Touchdown | Leeuwarden AB
Replies: 2
Views: 473

Re: [4K] "Bolt Flight" RNLAF 4X F-35A | Takeoff - High Key - Touchdown | Leeuwarden AB

Lovely video.

Have enjoyed your channel for quite a while now, keep up the good work.

I'm hoping to get over to Leeuwarden soonish as a friend of mine is part of the Polly Parrots...
by lmgaylard
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: Republic of Korea Air Force display team, Black Eagles UK First Look
Replies: 2
Views: 453

Re: Republic of Korea Air Force display team, Black Eagles UK First Look

Hi all. Was lucky enough to see the Black Eagle's first shakedown formation flight yesterday out of Boscombe Down. They flew right over my home in Yeovil and proceeded to fly over Yeovilton. Here is a short video of what I filmed. Link; https://youtu.be/bJELjc_HswE Thanks for looking. excellant vid...
by lmgaylard
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:02 am
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: Flying The Harrier: Germany To The Falklands War. Mr. Ian Mortimer.
Replies: 0
Views: 398

Flying The Harrier: Germany To The Falklands War. Mr. Ian Mortimer.

Hello all. Ian 'Morts' Mortimer was an RAF pilot who served for 2 years on the RAF Germany Harrier Force in the mid-1970's. In 1979 Ian was posted to the Royal Navy to help the Fleet Air Arm bring the new Sea Harrier FRS.1 into service. Serving under the legendary Nigel 'Sharkey' Ward, Ian served on...
by lmgaylard
Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: Republic of Korea Air Force display team, Black Eagles UK First Look
Replies: 2
Views: 453

Republic of Korea Air Force display team, Black Eagles UK First Look

Hi all.

Was lucky enough to see the Black Eagle's first shakedown formation flight yesterday out of Boscombe Down. They flew right over my home in Yeovil and proceeded to fly over Yeovilton.

Here is a short video of what I filmed.

Link; https://youtu.be/bJELjc_HswE

Thanks for looking.
by lmgaylard
Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Sea Vixen | Sea Hawk Announcement - Navy Wings
Replies: 29
Views: 4444

Re: Sea Vixen | Sea Hawk Announcement - Navy Wings

I'm only surprised that they haven't said this earlier!

Many in the RNHF/FNHT didn't want the Vixen in the first place, so I'm not surprised hardly any fundraising has taken place...
by lmgaylard
Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:51 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Volkel Photoshoot (F-16AM/F-104G/Hunter)
Replies: 10
Views: 1978

Re: Volkel Photoshoot (F-16AM/F-104G/Hunter)

Very nice Reaper...
by lmgaylard
Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:28 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Aviation Books to read
Replies: 390
Views: 257279

Re: Aviation Books to read

There is a couple of books here I've written, originally as 'in-house' only publications for the air & ground crews. Admins, please remove if not appropriate. 'Royal Navy Aggressors-736 Naval Air Squadron'; With the Hawk T.1 soon to be a distant memory, this little book I put together using an artic...
by lmgaylard
Wed Jan 26, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: RNAS Yeovilton - Friday 21 January
Replies: 11
Views: 1819

Re: RNAS Yeovilton - Friday 21 January

Lovely shots Neil. Hope all is well with you mate.
by lmgaylard
Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Old RedAir
Replies: 5
Views: 1008

Re: Old RedAir

What an excellent set of photos...
by lmgaylard
Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:17 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Typhoon jet shoots down drone of Syria
Replies: 28
Views: 5290

Re: Typhoon jet shoots down drone of Syria

The Phantom wrote:
Fri Dec 17, 2021 7:29 am
David Morgan was with the RAF on Harrier GR3's and then attached to the RN when the Falklands War started and went on to have the most kills in the war.
Technically he was a RN pilot who had gone to the RAF to fly jets, post-war he stayed with the RN until 1991.
by lmgaylard
Thu Dec 09, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: F-14 Tomcat First deployment 1974/75
Replies: 0
Views: 449

F-14 Tomcat First deployment 1974/75

Hi all. Here is a great little video showing the first deployment of the Grumman F-14A Tomcat. This unique footage shows the F-14A Tomcats of VF-1 & VF-2 during its first aircraft carrier deployment with the US Navy, aboard the mighty USS Enterprise. Showing various shots of the aircraft operating f...
by lmgaylard
Thu Dec 09, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft leave for home.
Replies: 0
Views: 378

HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft leave for home.

Hi all.

Hope this finds you all well.

Nice video here showing the embarked Merlin & F-35B leaving HMS Queen Elizabeth for their respective homes;
https://youtu.be/_hJetpuqcCw
by lmgaylard
Sun Aug 22, 2021 9:45 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Lakenheath diecast and extras *updated*
Replies: 7
Views: 1322

Re: Lakenheath diecast and extras

Hi Mate.

Are you selling the RN Phantom model?

Thanks.
by lmgaylard
Mon May 24, 2021 11:32 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: HeliOps Portland - Wednesday 19 May
Replies: 15
Views: 2274

Re: HeliOps Portland - Wednesday 19 May

Nice selection & a good day by the looks of it.

Hope you are well mate.
by lmgaylard
Sun May 09, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Eindhoven 12-04-2021
Replies: 1
Views: 926

Re: Eindhoven 12-04-2021

Really nice to see that, nicely photographed as well.

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