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by Rob666
Tue Jun 13, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF C-130 (ZH870) Retirement Tail
Replies: 42
Views: 5592

Re: RAF C-130 (ZH870) Retirement Tail

Blackcat1 wrote:
Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:22 pm
I’ve seen drink mats look better than that 😳🤣🤣
Like that, made me laugh thank you.

Not much more can be excepted beyond a sticker, just look at the efforts of the RAF for 100 and compare that with the US Navy 100 years I rest my case.
Rob
by Rob666
Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF C-130 (ZH870) Retirement Tail
Replies: 42
Views: 5592

Re: RAF C-130 (ZH870) Retirement Tail

We have no money! Funding is all going to ukraine Not sure about that, over the decades the ability of the RAF to do specials has been lame just look at the 100 years. The RAF would not fund the Puma for the 2018 Tiger Meet and had to get the Army to green light it. And when they have done specials...
by Rob666
Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Kinetic 1:48 F-104ASA-M
Replies: 8
Views: 1524

Re: Kinetic 1:48 F-104ASA-M

When are you going to post a picture of the model 😉
by Rob666
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Japan trip 2023 (pic heavy)
Replies: 19
Views: 2524

Re: Japan trip 2023 (pic heavy)

Dan,

They are amazing Mate, thanks for posting looked an amazing trip hard to pick a fav.

Rob (From Matt's Pilot talks)
by Rob666
Wed May 31, 2023 11:02 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: B-1s at Fairford 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 1822

Re: B-1s at Fairford 2017

Very nice Richard, thanks for posting do like number 7 feel the ground shake.
by Rob666
Fri May 26, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Garden spotting OTT'ers
Replies: 1422
Views: 597794

Re: Garden spotting OTT'ers

Boeing E-3A Sentry AWAC Call Sign NATO03, Reg LX-N90446, ICAO 4D03C4, seen from my garden through clouds from North Norfolk in the UK on a very cold and frosty morning. Heavily cropped so not the clearest/most detailed photo because the aircraft was over 10 miles away, probably over 15 miles away i...
by Rob666
Sun May 21, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Italians again
Replies: 4
Views: 1089

Re: Italians again

Very nice pictures, it that it matters as way to far away but these taken Cawsand Bay.

Cheers
Rob
by Rob666
Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: RIAT 1999
Replies: 14
Views: 2042

Re: RIAT 1999

These pictures reminds me of what a lovely 'man of the people' that King Husssein was. I was on the 'photo bus when his Dove/Devon taxied in with him aboatd. It stopped, he alighted, had a very brief word with the welcoming party, then walked off to greet the Hungarian? pilots standing by their Mig...
by Rob666
Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: CH-53 visiting NRN/EDLV Airport Weeze
Replies: 12
Views: 1802

Re: CH-53 visiting NRN/EDLV Airport Weeze

As others had said the last shot is amazing and captures the power of this beast, if that was the only shot I ever got of the 53 that would be it.
by Rob666
Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: RIAT
Topic: Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 General Discussion Thread
Replies: 1135
Views: 311464

Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 General Discussion Thread

Gary wrote:
Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:56 am
The Royal Navy not attending is a bit of a strange one?
Really poor effort, and to be honest some years the RAF have been outdone by other Countries.
Rob
by Rob666
Thu Apr 06, 2023 12:00 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF Hercules C-130 Retirement
Replies: 60
Views: 9242

Re: RAF Hercules C-130 Retirement

50 pounds and only open to people with UK photo driving licence or UK Passport, wow... :@ I must be honest don’t get the ID requirements been to many of our NATO friends bases and been perfectly happy to accept the good old Passport. However while not attending will miss the Herc, a bad decision. M...
by Rob666
Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: A10 at Sun 'n Fun 2023.
Replies: 13
Views: 3274

Re: A10 at Sun 'n Fun 2023.

Thanks for posting lovely scheme.
by Rob666
Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre closure
Replies: 38
Views: 7674

Re: Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre closure

Complete Bankers!
by Rob666
Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF Hercules C-130 Retirement
Replies: 60
Views: 9242

Re: RAF Hercules C-130 Retirement

Reaper02 wrote:
Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:28 am
50 pounds and only open to people with UK photo driving licence or UK Passport, wow... :@
I must be honest don’t get the ID requirements been to many of our NATO friends bases and been perfectly happy to accept the good old Passport. However while not attending will miss the Herc, a bad decision.
by Rob666
Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Who they, when and where...Gordon
Replies: 35
Views: 5136

Re: Who they, when and where...Gordon

Love it, just what the Hobby is about sharing great memories with mates. I find hard to get motivated with the hobby these days but this is a great memory jogger.
by Rob666
Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: torpedo launch Dutch NH90
Replies: 11
Views: 1702

Re: torpedo launch Dutch NH90

Something you don't see everyday and while appreciate the ones with the dropping Torpedo, really love the 2nd shot with the ship in the foreground and the head on NH90. Thanks for posting. Rob
by Rob666
Mon Mar 27, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Yeovilton air days 1995
Replies: 7
Views: 1194

Re: Yeovilton air days 1995

Thank you for posting, nice pictures. The one I missed, was on a Touchdown Trip to Mont-de-Marsan would of wished to see the Italians.

Cheers
Rob
by Rob666
Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Reports :- SU-27 & MQ-9 “incident” over the Black Sea
Replies: 58
Views: 6339

Re: Reports :- SU-27 & MQ-9 “incident” over the Black Sea

Well yet another lie, does not surprise me.
by Rob666
Fri Feb 24, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Best Show ever - ATI92 Arrivals
Replies: 18
Views: 1797

Re: Best Show ever - ATI92 Arrivals

Thank you so much for posting and some great images. My mate Steve RIP, was not up and I had to go and leave him a heavy night at the pub. He finally got up and got a Taxi from Lechlade and had my 15mins of fame when my name went over the PA system and met him by the Lightning with overwing drop tan...
by Rob666
Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dickie Davies
Replies: 1
Views: 575

Re: Dickie Davies

So much enjoyed 'World of Sport' loved watching when growing up.

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