Another newbie here!

[AG]

Morning all

Live near Wantage in Oxfordshire and regularly have Brize and Fairford traffic pass overhead my house - had a B1 pass over low last week and a U2 the previous week. Other half lives closer to Fairford - had a good view of the B1’s slow climb and right turn after take off this morning. Always like to take a passing interest in what’s passing over, so thought I would join (after spending several years reading posts as a guest) to be more informed.

AG

[Tiger 1]

Hi AG

A very warm welcome to the forum... Its a great place full of friendly people with a vast knowledge of all things aviation... from spotting, serials, photography and much more.

If you have any questions or need help... just ask... I'm sure the guys on here will be able and happy to help.

Please note... you will need to have 5 posts on the forum to be able to access all areas.

Enjoy FC... its a great place.

T1

Regards.

T1

[paddyboy]

Welcome aboard the friendly aviation forum AG

Paddyboy

[AG]

Welcome aboard the friendly aviation forum AG

Paddyboy

Thank you

[AG]

Hi AG

A very warm welcome to the forum... Its a great place full of friendly people with a vast knowledge of all things aviation... from spotting, serials, photography and much more.

If you have any questions or need help... just ask... I'm sure the guys on here will be able and happy to help.

Please note... you will need to have 5 posts on the forum to be able to access all areas.

Enjoy FC... its a great place.

T1

Regards.

T1

Thank you and noted.

[AG]

Over the last few years I have seen the U2s on many occasions shortly after take off from Fairford - it never ceases to amaze me the rate of climb that they achieve! I caught sight of this morning’s flight as I was driving along the A417 into Fairford - it looked fantastic as it crossed above me, silhouetted against a patch of blue sky, climbing steeply northwards at 90 degrees to the runway, yet still not beyond an imaginary line drawn from the western end of the runway. The sort of performance you’d expect from fighter aircraft, not from reconnaissance aircraft! The U2 is one truly amazing aircraft!

[CLPhotography]

New here, looking to understand fighter control

[paddyboy]

Welcome aboard the friendly aviation forum

Paddyboy

[Pune]

Welcome, I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here, lots of knowledge out there..