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by Sean Mac
Tue Nov 01, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: RAF Odiham
Replies: 9
Views: 4689

RAF Odiham

A few from a trip to RAF Odiham. https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14650604_748177561999237_5112392848043623171_n.jpg?oh=b260578de87b1d3613c014599d0e0ab3&oe=588B40F1 https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14690891_748177538665906_8341170926185526113_n.jpg?oh=2386a4bb0dabfbc99e28e6...
by Sean Mac
Wed Oct 26, 2016 12:36 am
Forum: Monthly Photo Competition
Topic: October 2016 Photo of the Month Competition
Replies: 28
Views: 13585

Re: October 2016 Photo of the Month Competition

Nellie at rest before going for depth at Fleetlands.

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Sean
by Sean Mac
Thu Oct 13, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: BDN61 A400M Trials
Replies: 2
Views: 2203

BDN61 A400M Trials

Popped up to the SPTA for 20 minutes this afternoon to catch some of the A400M Trials. https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14642335_10210758721470480_3285070424261524419_n.jpg?oh=620139255b133e4f824e08549a1a02d3&oe=58636844 https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14632879_10210758721...
by Sean Mac
Fri Oct 07, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: Flight Simulator
Topic: FlightSim FS9/FSX Screenshots
Replies: 353
Views: 139604

Re: FlightSim FS9/FSX Screenshots

Took Nellie out for a spin on the SPTA today. https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14590392_10210699811117758_7271054672137706029_n.jpg?oh=211b7a543f4ccdae20538b12e4686c78&oe=587361AE https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14568009_10210699811157759_731431418539059150_n.jpg?oh=97d05f...
by Sean Mac
Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Tanker (Complete CARP Pics)
Replies: 3
Views: 2139

Re: Tanker (Complete CARP Pics)

Was headed to Norman Manley Int to pick up some PAX they dropped off earlier in the week.

Sean
by Sean Mac
Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: Monthly Photo Competition
Topic: September 2016 Photo of the Month Competition
Replies: 25
Views: 12458

Re: September 2016 Photo of the Month Competition

Wokka Wednesday 14th September SPTA.

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Sean
by Sean Mac
Wed Sep 21, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: B1B Departs..
Replies: 16
Views: 4393

Re: B1B Departs..

Pune wrote:No new glasses required, the aircraft is leaving a huge heat haze behind it...and a serious jet wash.. :Wow:
No surprised it was so low, was heavy and had its spoilers deployed during the take off run.

Sean
by Sean Mac
Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:39 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: "Tusker" Flt of 4 x Chinooks on SPTA 1st Sept 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 1895

Re: "Tusker" Flt of 4 x Chinooks on SPTA 1st Sept 2016

Aquila wrote:
Sean Mac wrote:Great set Pedro :thumbs:

Sean

Thank you mate! Was a great day, wasn't it? :clap:
It was indeed a great day, However it was soon to be beaten ;-) :P

Sean
by Sean Mac
Sun Sep 18, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Chinook Mk.5
Replies: 4
Views: 2708

Chinook Mk.5

Seen at AAC Middle Wallop yesterday, ZH900 Boeing Chinook Mk.5 upgraded from a Mk.3. This Aircraft is currently conducting many trials flown by Boeing test pilots designed to test the new upgrades to their limits. The Mk.5 upgrades include;- - New digital flight deck based on the TopDeck avionics su...
by Sean Mac
Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:49 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Wokka Flt - All 3 Chinook Specials
Replies: 12
Views: 5732

Re: Wokka Flt - All 3 Chinook Specials

Thanks it was certainly a sight to behold, and a long time comming.

Sean
by Sean Mac
Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:05 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Wokka Flt - All 3 Chinook Specials
Replies: 12
Views: 5732

Wokka Flt - All 3 Chinook Specials

Well what an afternoon yesterday, Headed out to the SPTA to catch a one off event all 3 Chinook specials together in one place what an amazing afternoon :thumbs: https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14333672_729893957160931_1788670623249069658_n.jpg?oh=5ba17a8d4804a43389d1407ff8f2b398&oe=58...
by Sean Mac
Tue Sep 06, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: B1-B deployment,Ample Strike
Replies: 318
Views: 82727

Re: B1-B deployment,Ample Strike

Hi, from recent experience this week, do they take to take off towards the west as at RIAT? Hoping I may be able to make it down tomorrow if there's some action planned, and am wondering where best to park up and walk to get a vantage point. If this is covered on other threads, could someone help m...
by Sean Mac
Tue Sep 06, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: B1-B deployment,Ample Strike
Replies: 318
Views: 82727

Re: B1-B deployment,Ample Strike

Takeoff roughly 1115L and return approx 1615L.

Sean
by Sean Mac
Tue Sep 06, 2016 7:46 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Epic SPTA 01.09.16
Replies: 8
Views: 2658

Re: Epic SPTA 01.09.16

Thank you/ Yeah it was a bit of a "'Ride of the Valkyries' from Apocalypse Now" moment.

Sean
by Sean Mac
Tue Sep 06, 2016 7:40 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: B1-B deployment,Ample Strike
Replies: 318
Views: 82727

Re: B1-B deployment,Ample Strike

by Sean Mac
Tue Sep 06, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: B1-B deployment,Ample Strike
Replies: 318
Views: 82727

Re: B1-B deployment,Ample Strike

I heard someone say on the fence on Sunday about a media day on weds nand possible flying but I didn't catch it all .someone out there might be able to confirm or maybe it's secret !!! Yeah Media day is tomorrow, It was mentioned that Wednesday was meant to be a down day but it seem that might of b...
by Sean Mac
Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: B1-B deployment,Ample Strike
Replies: 318
Views: 82727

Re: Possible B1-B deployment,Ample Strike

I assume that, whenever they do rock up, they'll follow a similar-ish route down the west coast to F-35s a couple of months back? May fly up TR1 (Lands End-VLN-BZN) before turning into Fairford? Both B1's are departing Bangor at around 0200am our time, That being said with winds etc I highly dout t...
by Sean Mac
Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Epic SPTA 01.09.16
Replies: 8
Views: 2658

Epic SPTA 01.09.16

Well ended up having an Epic day on the SPTA Yesterday. https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14199279_10210372868544398_5493881224675877719_n.jpg?oh=09c7757c6aa0aae8c7f0bc4c87e75f7b&oe=58414245 https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/l/t1.0-9/14225594_10210372619658176_8553321456113363212_n....
by Sean Mac
Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: SPTA & Army Historic Flight Jul/Aug (Photo Heavy)
Replies: 3
Views: 1605

Re: SPTA & Army Historic Flight Jul/Aug (Photo Heavy)

Thank you guy's, Yeah something a little bit different the Auster and the Beaver everyone loves a good Beaver shot :halo: :P

Sean

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