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by PeteHemsley
Mon Sep 05, 2022 2:51 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Waddington in the last couple of weeks
Replies: 6
Views: 639

Re: Waddington in the last couple of weeks

Interesting pod upgrades on the tornados in images 3 and 14.
by PeteHemsley
Mon Sep 05, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: A400 Corrosion Issues
Replies: 7
Views: 2136

Re: A400 Corrosion Issues

Almost all airbus aircraft have corrosion issues. That's one of the reasons the life expectancy of the early airbus types was a lot shorter than that of Boeing built aircraft.
by PeteHemsley
Fri Sep 02, 2022 6:51 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Lakenheath Quick Climb Thursday
Replies: 9
Views: 1341

Re: Lakenheath Quick Climb Tursday

First one is one of the best I've seen. Absolutely superb
by PeteHemsley
Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:27 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Mildenhall July 30th/Aug 1st
Replies: 4
Views: 804

Re: Mildenhall July 30th/Aug 1st

May have been worth trying to contact MH when you noticed the fueling panel unlatched. Could have had catastrophic consequences. Great captures
by PeteHemsley
Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:19 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Information help from members
Replies: 20
Views: 2809

Re: Information help from members

Ok so good replies from everyone. My point wasn't about military personnel or anything that is a security threat what i was aiming at is for example, is for lets say a u2 asking for the serial number and a rough time of departure and recovery surely this is not a problem is it ? For some people it ...
by PeteHemsley
Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Waddington 12.7.22
Replies: 5
Views: 1482

Re: Waddington 12.7.22

Starbuck wrote:
Tue Jul 12, 2022 10:38 pm
Nice pictures, I wonder where and when they'll get painted in Chilean colours?
When they are in Chile.
by PeteHemsley
Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:38 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Rest of the participants Royal Flush 1970
Replies: 13
Views: 1496

Re: Rest of the participants Royal Flush 1970

Such a quality set of images. Fantastic quality
by PeteHemsley
Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: New Belgian F-16 scheme
Replies: 5
Views: 1013

Re: New Belgian F-16 scheme

Love it
by PeteHemsley
Thu Jun 02, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Coningsby 2.6.22
Replies: 2
Views: 934

Re: Coningsby 2.6.22

Interesting to see the twin stick phoon. I've not seen one for ageeees. Great set
by PeteHemsley
Thu May 26, 2022 9:51 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: UK trip 8-17 May
Replies: 11
Views: 2326

Re: UK trip 8-17 May

You know some of us get bored with the uk aviation scene, but you've showed right here that the uk has a lot to offer in such short distances. I'm glad you had a very nice trip over to blighty.

Thanks for sharing this set.
by PeteHemsley
Sun May 22, 2022 7:16 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Rafale demo team accident, Cognac.
Replies: 11
Views: 2202

Re: Rafale demo team accident, Cognac.

Yes I just saw that. From the newly painted tiger jet.
by PeteHemsley
Sun May 22, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Rafale demo team accident, Cognac.
Replies: 11
Views: 2202

Rafale demo team accident, Cognac.

Just been told by a friend at the show that 2 rafales have collided during the demo at Cognac airshow. According to him, both have landed and pilots are OK.
by PeteHemsley
Fri May 20, 2022 2:49 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Mildenhall May 18/19th
Replies: 7
Views: 1755

Re: Mildenhall May 18/19th

Interesting to see the strikes with no tanks fitted. Nice set
by PeteHemsley
Wed May 11, 2022 7:46 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Aircraft from Chinese carrier conducted 100-plus landings and takeoffs in waters near Okinawan islands
Replies: 3
Views: 1031

Re: Aircraft from Chinese carrier conducted 100-plus landings and takeoffs in waters near Okinawan islands

“The recent activities by the Chinese military may be an attempt to improve their ability to operate aircraft carriers and conduct operations in more distant waters and airspace"

Yup, that's pretty much what the whole point in a carrier fleet. :/
by PeteHemsley
Thu May 05, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Lancaster departing CGY for flypasts
Replies: 12
Views: 2409

Re: Lancaster departing CGY for flypasts

Great first image dan
by PeteHemsley
Mon Apr 25, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: RAF Cosford - 21 April
Replies: 6
Views: 1314

Re: RAF Cosford - 21 April

Number 6 is inventive. I like it when people think outside the box so to speak. Thanks Pete. To be fair, there were several photographing this viewpoint on the night, but surprised more haven’t been posted on here yet. Well, you were the first to post, so let's say you started it...... :thumb:
by PeteHemsley
Mon Apr 25, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: 493 FS Grim Reapers F-15C/D at Lakenheath at 27/04/2022
Replies: 61
Views: 12825

Re: 493 FS Grim Reapers F-15C/D at Lakenheath at 13/04/2022

I'll repeat again. 001 is staying at LN as an instructional airframe. It will not be leaving LN at all, not even in a c5 Hi Pete, You seem very confident about this so I am sure you are right, I was just passing on what I had heard... I guess time will tell if it appears as a GI frame, fingers cros...
by PeteHemsley
Sun Apr 24, 2022 2:00 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: RAF Cosford - 21 April
Replies: 6
Views: 1314

Re: RAF Cosford - 21 April

Number 6 is inventive. I like it when people think outside the box so to speak.
by PeteHemsley
Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: 493 FS Grim Reapers F-15C/D at Lakenheath at 27/04/2022
Replies: 61
Views: 12825

Re: 493 FS Grim Reapers F-15C/D at Lakenheath at 13/04/2022

I'll repeat again. 001 is staying at LN as an instructional airframe. It will not be leaving LN at all, not even in a c5

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