Well done and congratulations to Solway. Its not a type that floats my boat but I am, however, pleased to see a historic type preserved and impressed by the well run and ultimately successful funding campaign.
Bravo to all.
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- Thu 04 Apr 2024, 3:11 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Blackburn Beverley anyone?
- Replies: 126
- Views: 26752
- Mon 11 Mar 2024, 8:08 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: UK Heritage Aviation Trust
- Replies: 470
- Views: 304700
Re: UK Heritage Aviation Trust
Are there not legal implications if you don't raise the money within a certain timeframe on these sites - ie you have to give back what you have raised. I'm pretty sure that's the case with crowdfunding anyway. Although I guess if the only money that's been put in is your own it doesn't count... Th...
- Mon 26 Feb 2024, 9:15 am
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Top 10 Airshow Moments of 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1136
Re: Top 10 Airshow Moments of 2023
For me, it was the arrival of the SU-22 and the F-4. I've never seen a live Fitter and didn't think I'd see a live Phantom ever again, so that made my whole year.
- Thu 18 Jan 2024, 7:57 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Interesting Internet
- Replies: 2470
- Views: 914241
Re: Interesting Internet
Helicopters are boring, aren't they?
- Fri 08 Dec 2023, 9:08 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group
- Replies: 40
- Views: 19546
Re: Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group
I would also think that any none-male readers might object to the reference to bad moods and 'times of the month' too. It’s also poor that someone involved in the project has read the posts on here and the criticisms the organisation gets and done absolutely nothing to improve them There doesn't see...
- Sun 19 Nov 2023, 10:40 am
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Llanbedr (Mid 80's) Aircraft serials wanted
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2690
Re: Llanbedr (Mid 80's) Aircraft serials wanted
I remember coming off the M6 motorway at Carlisle (same decade i think) turning left, then at the lights turning right and about 2 miles on, on this 'side road' there was a Phantom by what i think might have been an army base? Does anyone have any details on it? reg? where it is now etc? Probably X...
- Tue 24 Oct 2023, 7:42 am
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Interesting Internet
- Replies: 2470
- Views: 914241
Re: Interesting Internet
Not wanting to be rude but is there any chance that contributors can provide some context or short summary of the content of the links they are providing please? I'm a little wary of clicking on links that I don't know what they are.
- Thu 12 Oct 2023, 9:21 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Interesting Internet
- Replies: 2470
- Views: 914241
Re: Interesting Internet
I see.
I'd venture to suggest that if you are referring to or replying to an earlier post, it might be best to quote it so we know what you are going on about.
- Thu 12 Oct 2023, 3:34 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Interesting Internet
- Replies: 2470
- Views: 914241
- Thu 28 Sep 2023, 9:41 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Fishbeds for sale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4138
Re: Fishbeds for sale
Aware of the existing examples (except Alton). When I said 'one' I meant 'one of these'. Apologies if that wasn't clear.
- Thu 28 Sep 2023, 4:34 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Fishbeds for sale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4138
Fishbeds for sale
The Budapest Cold War Park has some if its inventory up for sale. Be nice to see one come over to the UK, but can realistically see how unlikely that is.
https://www.coldwarparkbudapest.hu//cat ... lesforsale
https://www.coldwarparkbudapest.hu//cat ... lesforsale
- Sun 20 Aug 2023, 3:26 pm
- Forum: Seaside Shows
- Topic: Eastbourne 2023
- Replies: 55
- Views: 17588
Re: Eastbourne 2023
Spectacular arrival by the Fury, for those fortunate enough to be at the end of the pier.
- Sat 12 Aug 2023, 5:06 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: UK Heritage Aviation Trust
- Replies: 470
- Views: 304700
Re: UK Heritage Aviation Trust
You all really can’t help it can you? I’d trust them with my money on a project long before I’d trust any of you keyboard warriors on here. By the use of the phrase ‘keyboard warriors’ I assume you are including anyone who has contributed to this thread. That includes me. So, let me tell you a litt...
- Thu 27 Jul 2023, 10:09 am
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Air Forces Monthly "Showbiz" Thread
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9603
Re: Air Forces Monthly "Showbiz" Thread
Hello again Tommy. So, I picked up the August issue of AFM. It was nice to read articles about Modern Mil without having to wade through paragraphs of turgid technical jargon and lists of statistics, however I'm still not sure the mag is for me yet. My main interest is classic jets and the Cold War ...
- Tue 25 Jul 2023, 2:54 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: RIAT 2024 wishlist.
- Replies: 720
- Views: 202412
Re: RIAT 2024 wishlist.
Still hoping for a return of the Bulgarian air force. MiG-29s and Su-25s are a possibility I guess! Last I read, the Bulgarians were struggling to maintain them. With the first of their F-16 order not due until 2025, I can't realistically see one of the (very) few serviceable Mig-29s nipping off fo...
- Tue 25 Jul 2023, 2:45 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: RIAT 2024 wishlist.
- Replies: 720
- Views: 202412
Re: RIAT 2024 wishlist.
I'd dearly love to see a MiG-29 in the air. Would the most realistic (but still remote) chance be from India? Or is Poland still an option?
- Sun 23 Jul 2023, 12:59 pm
- Forum: Airshow Photos
- Topic: RIAT Phantom photo request
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1544
Re: RIAT Phantom photo request
Thank you to everyone for the help. It is much appreciated. Thanks also to those who took the time to play around with the image, you've inspired me to try to get a usable result from the shot I have (flaws and all...!).
- Sun 23 Jul 2023, 12:57 pm
- Forum: Airshow Photos
- Topic: RIAT Phantom photo request
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1544
- Fri 21 Jul 2023, 8:14 am
- Forum: Airshow Photos
- Topic: RIAT Phantom photo request
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1544
RIAT Phantom photo request
Hello all, I know this might be a bit cheeky, but it's always worth asking I guess. Is there anyone who was in P&V West or Kempsford for the arrival of the Greek F-4 and managed to get a good shot of the topside pass that they would be willing to share? As the aircraft's arrival came as a surpri...
- Thu 20 Jul 2023, 8:18 am
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
- Replies: 4140
- Views: 952871
- Wed 19 Jul 2023, 8:37 am
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
- Replies: 4140
- Views: 952871
Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
I found RIAT 2023 pretty lacklustre this year. However- the Sk display was...precise, smooth, and simply inspiring. we will never see Harriers, Su22, Phantom, Tornado, and a 262 together again at an airshow, and pulling these together along with the rest of the static was great Another superb displ...
- Mon 17 Jul 2023, 9:21 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
- Replies: 4140
- Views: 952871
Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Only attended P&V on Weds/Thur and the show on Friday but here’s my thoughts. The highlight for me was the arrival of the Greek F-4 late on Thursday evening. At almost 12 hours after the gates had opened, most people had left and in fact the stewards had already come along the fence line announc...
- Sat 15 Jul 2023, 6:41 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
- Replies: 4140
- Views: 952871
- Sat 15 Jul 2023, 6:20 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
- Replies: 4140
- Views: 952871
Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
I discounted the American stands as I'm hoping to secure a mortgage next year so can't really afford a patch from there. The were £10, which seemed to be the general price of patches from most of the stalls. The exceptions being the odds and ends from stalls who were mainly selling other stuff (£4 ...
- Sat 15 Jul 2023, 6:08 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
- Replies: 4140
- Views: 952871
Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Anyone got a pic of the Polish Fitter tat please?