Queens birthday Flypast

[slogen51]

14:51 Vortex pair just departed Cranwell nice and low

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[POL]

This isn't the movements post!

Try this one: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=220099

[g6hyf]

We got to see the lead heli section over my works location, Gunby, E. Lincs, Wildcats in trail followed by Puma/Chinook, as they headed NNE to start the run in with one r/h orbit and through our overhead again before commencing a l/h turn for Cranwell. More than I had expected to see today...so happy with that

C.

[FlyingFairy]

If the report in the local rag is to be believed, the RAF has gained a new aircraft type and also a new airbase!

Lincolnshire flypast rehearsal for Queen's Jubilee
https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news ... ns-7121501

[reaper493]

Either they spoke to a local who didn't have a clue, or someone thought they could have a laugh....

[POL]

"F45 from Nareham"!

I don't even know what that might have been?!

[Nighthawke]

F-35 from Marham.

[jules50]

According to the Squadron Leader who was speaking on Forces News should be 70 aircraft in total.As only 22 took part in the rehearsal today which were mainly heli,s and heavies I am assuming there will be formations of Typhoons,Hawks,Texans and F35,S plus the Reds.

[reaper493]

I reckon in addition to the 22 today:
4 more from BBMF
2 more Texans
2 F35s
11 more Hawks
20 more Typhoons
9 Reds

Totalling 70 A/c

3x Wildcat
Puma
Chinook
5x BBMF
4x Texan
Phenom
3x C-130
A400
C-17
P8
RC135
Voyager x2
F-35 X2
Hawk T2 x13
Typhoon x22
Reds x9

[Vulcanone]

Of the 4 comments, well the wasting fuel comment was the most hilarious... Miserable oxygen muggle

[roger4]

Should be 3 x Puma and 3 x Chinook, based on the recent formation practice flight at Benson........

[Reach 392]

Its a tri-service fly past, you can expect to see Apache's & Merlin's on the day too.

[POL]

Of the 4 comments, well the wasting fuel comment was the most hilarious... Miserable oxygen muggle

It's been well and truly beaten now.

"I believe that bad weather, I.e. a line of thunder storms actually stopped the rehearsal!"

And yes, that is posted in reply to the article about the rehearsal, which contacts pictures as proof of the rehearsal actually happening.

[roger4]

Its a tri-service fly past, you can expect to see Apache's & Merlin's on the day too.

The Wildcats were one from the Navy and two from the Army, so perhaps the tri-service aspect doesn't include Merlins and Apaches?

[Reach 392]

Its a tri-service fly past, you can expect to see Apache's & Merlin's on the day too.

The Wildcats were one from the Navy and two from the Army, so perhaps the tri-service aspect doesn't include Merlins and Apaches?

I think you will be pleasantly surprised on the day.

[Sw]

Hi, On Odiham's Facebook page shows 3 Puma's and 3 Chinook practicing for the flypast earlier this month?

[sdad]

Why were there two Voyagers? Will one be accompanied by F-35s and the other something else?

[slogen51]

Maybe one for each Squadron or perhaps one of the Voyagers was filling in

[raptor9]

GyVespa. You are partly right. A millionaire, but she is fortunate to have a large house in the Town, and also owns the beach house [not beach hut] that is the last one before the lifeboat station. Lovely lady, sadly lost her husband last year. Regards.

[Vulcanone]

Of the 4 comments, well the wasting fuel comment was the most hilarious... Miserable oxygen muggle

It's been well and truly beaten now.

"I believe that bad weather, I.e. a line of thunder storms actually stopped the rehearsal!"

And yes, that is posted in reply to the article about the rehearsal, which contacts pictures as proof of the rehearsal actually happening.