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Arriving at Johns Field prior to a planned on base visit it did cross my mind that a wet suit might have been better attire for the day, but thank fully the weather, for the most part, relented and a good day was had by all.

Some big thank you`s are in order, in particular to Charlie for organising this visit, our bus driver `Kimi` for transporting us to and from Johns field and around the station, and most importantly thank you to the staff that escorted us around Mildenhall and all those Officers NCO's and airmen who went out of their way to make us feel more than welcome.

It was a pity I couldn`t wait for the B2 to appear but as it went tech anyway, maybe next time eh

So, to all the guys on yesterdays visit, thanks for the banter and good times - when are we doing it again??































I hope you like them, thanks for looking. T

Nice shots, sorry I wasn't with you.

Glad you all had a good trip

It was a great trip

Great company and great hosts

Osprey was a real bonus

Pity about the B2 no-show

Best regards to all: I will post a few soon

Paddyboy

Hi all.. I'm after a bit of information on the hall base visits.. 1. Does this cost? 2. How long do they last on how do you arrange them? Last I heard you need at least 15 people and your own transport to accommodate a tour guide? Is this true? thanks Luke

Fantastic post of the trip - I will try to get some of mine posted when I get a moment

Trenchard wrote:Our bus driver `Kimi` for transporting us to and from Johns field and around the station

At break neck speed without getting into top gear as he knew he could wring more power out of the bus on the back straight!

Trenchard wrote: and most importantly thank you to the staff that escorted us around Mildenhall and all those Officers NCO's and airmen who went out of their way to make us feel more than welcome

Definitely - great hosts and laugh throughout the day. And of course Charlie for arranging

The look on peoples faces as we piled out of the bus - class! B-2 wind up on the Dutch which they believed - fantastic

Hope the university boy's haircut gets completed! Great to meet you yestersday

Cheers

Darren

Thanks for the replies and remarks gent's they are really appreciated.

A great day with like minded folk, thanks again everyone.

Darren the haircut is still a work in progress, but I'll win -eventually

Hi T
Brilliant shots from a briliant day
I really like the goggles and helmet close up shot, nice idea....
It was good to meet you (and everyone of course) a good bunch of guys and thanks for a look at the camera on the trailer too, very much appreciated
As for doing it again, SOON..... would be great if we can keep up these visits as a group, I think Marham has been suggested, I think Brize would be great too(if they do visits like this)
Thanks again to Charlie for the orginising
Keep in touch guys
All the very best
Trev

Hi Gang

Just to reiterate again what a great trip

Great company and great hosts

Here's my take, using my little Sony compact, so sorry about the quality; think they sum up the atmosphere though


New kid on the block by paddyboy13, on Flickr


That 'kid' flies a 50 yr old aircraft by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Recent deployment 1 by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Recent deployment 2 by paddyboy13, on Flickr


That young lady is the 'boomer' by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Remains of Goodyears' finest by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Nosewheel bay by paddyboy13, on Flickr


USAFE badge by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Looks good for its' age by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Boeing hub; Bugatti wheel by paddyboy13, on Flickr


CFM 56 by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Wires and pullies! by paddyboy13, on Flickr


A Motley Crew by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Get that Osprey up right now! by paddyboy13, on Flickr


That's her view by paddyboy13, on Flickr


50's or what by paddyboy13, on Flickr


I could drive this, no sweat by paddyboy13, on Flickr


That's a lot of gauges to check! by paddyboy13, on Flickr


You don't get those at ATS by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Memorial by paddyboy13, on Flickr


One of many plaques by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Home team by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Very Important People by paddyboy13, on Flickr


$1000 a cover! by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Don't ask! by paddyboy13, on Flickr


How many $s!!!! by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Great if we could do another tour as a group!

Best regards, all

Paddyboy

Nice selection Paddy, nothing wrong with the quality, and some really different angles and shots. I like them, even if you did get me one one of them!!!!
Thanks for sharing, mate
Trev

Nice set paddy, you got me as well

Trev, nice to chat on the trailer mate, hope its not too long til we can chat again

Great additions Paddy - nice to see some from different angles and no apologies needed for quality.

My apologies for my leg appearing in your shot of the cockpit of the 135.

Cheers

Darren

Great shots Paddy. Ever thought about giving up your day job ? Good to see you again. Brilliant day with a great bunch of lads

Regards Martin

Hi Guys

Thanks for the nice replies

It was seriously good to have a day with you all

Didn't it go quick though

Deerhunter (Dave) belled me today (in the middle of my duty) to inform me that he had just had a nice trip around the Osprey and had chatted to the Colonel in charge of the SOG

The trip has just been shown on local TV: couldn't see the lucky so-and-so, but would have given the one-fingered salute close to the tele if I had

Very best regards, guys

Paddyboy

Deerhunter (Dave) belled me today (in the middle of my duty) to inform me that he had just had a nice trip around the Osprey and had chatted to the Colonel in charge of the SOG

God it was cramped sitting in that Osprey