No need for a bucket & spade at Holbeach !!!

[eagle1]

I took a chance and went to Holbeach on Tuesday. About 30 minutes after sitting in a comfortable chair I was pleased to hear Jackal 11 & 12 checking in for a dry strafe.....

Shortly after that, I was pleased again, this time to hear Monster 11 check in for a hot strafe and it certainly was hot. Wow what a great sound of the cannon firing away as it went overhead
The controller reported that the pilot was short and to the right. Monster 11 came round for another try and fired again, only to be told he was even shorter but more to the centre
I was beginning to think if he gets much shorter then these photos will never make it onto FC . I was also getting a very rough idea of how those war correspondents must feel in the Middle East

The fun wasn't over yet, as Monster 12 came out to play and then so did Marham 50, so overall I had a great couple of hours

Thanks for looking (in no particular order)


IMG_8836 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8828 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8837 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8830 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8792 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8838 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8798 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8810 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8822 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8816 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8813 by Laken Heath, on Flickr


IMG_8820 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8796 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8789 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8809 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

IMG_8815 by Laken Heath, on Flickr

[lardyboy999]

Ah, my last tour as a controller.

Excellent shots. Surprised you didn't end up showered with spent round casings!

[jaybee]

Nicely caught and 6,7 & 8 say it all with 7 being a great catch, you can sniff the cordite..

[LTFT5]

Hi Martin
It has been a long time since I have visited Holbeach.
Great set of images that really tell a story.
All the best
Andy

[Thunder]

Surprised you didn't end up showered with spent round casings!

I thought the spent casings and links on the Tornado were recycled into a bin behind the gun?

[gulfdave]

Surprised you didn't end up showered with spent round casings!

I thought the spent casings and links on the Tornado were recycled into a bin behind the gun?

You're right Thunder - the spent cases from the Mauser 27mm cannon are retained in the aircraft on both Tornado & Typhoon. Lardyboy - you're obviously thinking back to the happy days of Jaguar strafe at Holbeach!

[Blackcat1]

Awesome photos!! Saw Marham 50 the OP Granby special low along Lake Vyrnwy in north Wales that day and exactly 2 hours later at Lake Bala!!, a great sight!

[paddyboy]

Hi Martin

Don't need to ask if you are well, as you obviously are

Fabbo pics, buddy

You lucky b'stard

Thanks for sharing, my friend

Very best regards

Paddyboy

[eagle1]

Many thanks to all of you that have taken the time to view & comment, much appreciated

Happy spotting all

[XWP29]

Thanks for posting

[ma.salmon]

Great to see something on the range has been a long time since I've been there.

[TeeJay]

Hi Martin

Only just seen these, cracking set. Looks like it was worth the gamble going over

Especially getting the Granby Jet too

Top set.

All the best and catch up soon

Trev

[James Cutting]

Hi Martin,

Some fantastic shots you have here!

Must have been an awesome experience?!

Cheers and see you soon

James

[KarlCambs]

Nice set, well done

[eagle1]

Many thanks guys for all the kind comments