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Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

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Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by verreli » Fri Jul 02, 2021 3:02 pm

There certainly seems to have been a policy change to 'fly the flag'. Nice to see.

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by Skywatcher » Mon Jul 05, 2021 7:22 pm

Smart that
Thanks for sharing the link ,much appreciated
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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by C24 » Tue Jul 06, 2021 6:17 am

😷
Very tasteful. Thank you for posting the link.

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by bland1 » Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:43 am

I like it, it seems to be on brand with the other recent RAF special paint jobs showing the flag. Thanks for posting.

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by slogen51 » Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:51 am

Looks good

Looking forward to Wednesday's Puma flypast tour

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by NAM Updater » Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:51 am

We're hopeful that our Puma rebuild project on XW208 might be due a 'partial' wave!
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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by reaper493 » Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:54 am

They are planned to fly over Waddington South to North, with Cranwell and Barkston before hand, I reckon they'll fly over College hall at Cranwell.

Think NAMs best chance is on the outbound leg from Scampton out to the south west - finger crossed!

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Post by NAM Updater » Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:03 am

On this occasion our feelings are quite good!! :thumb:
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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by Blackcat1 » Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:43 am

Any chance of a slight detour to Sennybridge army camp? 😊
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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by Colbytheplaneguy » Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:55 am

bland1 wrote:
Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:43 am
I like it, it seems to be on brand with the other recent RAF special paint jobs showing the flag. Thanks for posting.
it seems that a lot of paint schemes feature the flag now?

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by KINROTATE » Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:52 pm

Looks likely to be a 9 ship plus photo Puma.
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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by slogen51 » Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:55 pm

Only just noticed the Puma has a retro two tone camo scheme - fantastic

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by WinchesterMGF » Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:00 pm

slogen51 wrote:
Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:55 pm
Only just noticed the Puma has a retro two tone camo scheme - fantastic
Whilst the flag tail looks really good compared to others that tried to do the same, the retro camo is the best thing about it for me Mike. It's a fabulous thing and I hope to catch it with a few friends as they go walkabout tomorrow.

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by slogen51 » Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:08 pm

Will it ever fly again or go to a show? - it would be great to get a shot of it on the ground

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by PeteHemsley » Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:54 am

slogen51 wrote:
Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:08 pm
Will it ever fly again or go to a show? - it would be great to get a shot of it on the ground
What are these "shows" you speak of? :lol:

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by Motley » Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:15 am

slogen51 wrote:
Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:08 pm
Will it ever fly again or go to a show? - it would be great to get a shot of it on the ground
The new Camo Puma is leading the flypast today, just seen them lift out of Benson

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by Blackcat1 » Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:58 am

PeteHemsley wrote:
Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:54 am
slogen51 wrote:
Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:08 pm
Will it ever fly again or go to a show? - it would be great to get a shot of it on the ground
What are these "shows" you speak of? :lol:
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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by T_J » Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:59 am

There was 9 Pumas in the flypast at Cranwell. Very nice all the way down the runway. The 10th one caught up with the main group as they headed towards Waddington.

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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224

Post by C24 » Wed Jul 07, 2021 11:29 am

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We saw them on track, on time. Only four miles away :roll:

The good news is that a JP in silver and red livery made a low approach to 22..1132hrs-ish. That is Kendrew!

Caught a glimpse of #10 northwest of RAF Cottesmore at 1153hrs, presumably aiming to catch up at Waldo

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