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by Blackcat1
Wed May 21, 2025 7:01 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: LN Strike Eagles going home
Replies: 74
Views: 12554

Re: LN Strike Eagles going home

Are Lakenheath getting the F15EX ?
by Blackcat1
Tue May 20, 2025 9:06 am
Forum: RAF Coningsby
Topic: 11 Squadron
Replies: 6
Views: 2632

11 Squadron

Morning all

Haven't noticed 11 Squadron flying much for the last week or 2. Are they away?
by Blackcat1
Mon May 19, 2025 4:32 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: HAF 338 Sqn Phantoms (PhanCon & low level) May 2025
Replies: 7
Views: 2318

Re: HAF 338 Sqn Phantoms (PhanCon & low level) May 2025

Awesome shots! I remember the days of 74 squadron Phantoms flying low through my valley chasing Hawks & Jaguars, great days!

Thanks for sharing these awesome photos
by Blackcat1
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Andrew Hine , Tornado Pilot
Replies: 3
Views: 1127

Re: Andrew Hine , Tornado Pilot

Such a sad loss at such a young age. My condolences to his family & friends .

Per Ardua Ad Astra
by Blackcat1
Fri Apr 25, 2025 3:38 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Rob Holland Accident
Replies: 4
Views: 2027

Re: Rob Holland Accident

Very sad news. R.I.P. & God bless
by Blackcat1
Sun Apr 20, 2025 4:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Royals at Easter
Replies: 3
Views: 841

Re: The Royals at Easter

Happy Easter to all ⛪️ ✝️ 🐑 🐣
by Blackcat1
Sat Apr 19, 2025 3:25 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Lakenheath/Mildenhall [Cobra Warrior Sept'24] [Large post 38 photos]
Replies: 7
Views: 1940

Re: Lakenheath/Mildenhall [Cobra Warrior Sept'24] [Large post 38 photos]

Some great shots there. Eagles & Vipers are my faves. I do miss my trips to EGUL.
by Blackcat1
Sat Apr 19, 2025 3:24 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: RAF Spadeadam - Wokka Fest 3rd April 2025
Replies: 4
Views: 1071

Re: RAF Spadeadam - Wokka Fest 3rd April 2025

Very nice! Great set of photos
by Blackcat1
Sat Apr 19, 2025 3:23 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Leuchars - 17 April 2025
Replies: 12
Views: 1838

Re: Leuchars - 17 April 2025

Great shot! I remember the days of Hercules formations , I remember seeing a 5 ship a few times low through the Usk & Wye valleys. I always remember the callsign "Startrek" formation 😊
by Blackcat1
Fri Apr 18, 2025 6:31 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Lossie 2025 So Far
Replies: 17
Views: 2633

Re: Lossie 2025 So Far

Lovely selection !
by Blackcat1
Wed Apr 16, 2025 5:40 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Next week activities??
Replies: 14
Views: 2147

Re: Next week activities??

I have not been to LFA7 - i gather it is an act of faith unless you are in the know or in the the clique- more fun to rock up and see what happens I reckon It is a bit like that. Amazing how some turn up to see something specific and then leave. I am never in the know, so just book an airb&b for th...
by Blackcat1
Wed Apr 16, 2025 5:15 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Next week activities??
Replies: 14
Views: 2147

Re: Next week activities??

marco72 wrote:
Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:51 pm
I will check them!
Thanks again.
Prego!
by Blackcat1
Wed Apr 16, 2025 3:27 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Next week activities??
Replies: 14
Views: 2147

Re: Next week activities??

Good Friday is this week, the O.P. is asking about next week Thank you, indeed next week! All others also thanks, just wanted to check if, known from previous years, maybe next week could be slow or even closures! Some crews take Easter leave I guess , I dont think bases are on blocked leave , best...
by Blackcat1
Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:45 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Next week activities??
Replies: 14
Views: 2147

Re: Next week activities??

bizfreeq wrote:
Wed Apr 16, 2025 10:10 am
Good Friday is this week, the O.P. is asking about next week
Yes I can see that , just mentioning that LFA7 will be probably closed on Good Friday for anyone else looking , allthough I think LFA14 is open?
by Blackcat1
Wed Apr 16, 2025 7:54 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Next week activities??
Replies: 14
Views: 2147

Re: Next week activities??

Haven’t seen any Notams in place or any info on the Facebook groups that would limit flying in LFA7 it’s always hit & miss. I’m not too sure if LFA7 is available on Good Friday but not 100 % sure.

Best of luck on your visit!
by Blackcat1
Thu Apr 03, 2025 8:21 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Otterburn Feb/Mar 25
Replies: 4
Views: 1863

Re: Otterburn Feb/Mar 25

Some crackers there
by Blackcat1
Thu Apr 03, 2025 7:04 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Reheat01 Practise
Replies: 3
Views: 1349

Re: Reheat01 Practise

Superb! Mr Shawyer has come on well 😊
by Blackcat1
Wed Apr 02, 2025 7:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: RIP Val Kilmer
Replies: 8
Views: 1761

Re: RIP Val Kilmer

Very sad news. R.I.P. Tom "Iceman" Kazansky.
Blue skies :(
by Blackcat1
Fri Mar 28, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Puma Farewell Flight - RAF Odiham
Replies: 5
Views: 1566

Re: Puma Farewell Flight - RAF Odiham

Good shots. My favourite helicopter. Sad to see her go 😓

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