I think there are other more sensitive platforms operating in the area - and have been for some time. Exactly what they are monitoring who knows though.

We certainly should not be getting involved in this one though.

The Israelis aren't bombing unarmed civilians now. They're bombing a country that is well within its right to fight back.

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Not the greatest day for photography but here's a few of my efforts from Cosford. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54576414662_a5ff4a69d8_o.jpg UKAR_D750_07_DSC_0933 by Derek N.Ferguson , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54576414657_2718d15162_o.jpg UKAR_20250608_110742 by Derek N.Fe...

Just back from an enjoyable day out. I can only reiterate what others have said. I didn't pay much attention to what was coming, preferring to try make it like it used to be. A surprise. Good The EAP and DA4 together - good idea (although DA4 should be at Newark...) The RAF Chinook commentator - exc...

I can only find two rather uninspiring photos. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54485061329_34ce64aed7_o.jpg EGVA_GMLTY_070714_D80_00_DSC_3126 by Derek N.Ferguson , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54484850956_54cf9ff32d_o.jpg EGVA_42_220715_20220715_080223 by Derek N.Ferguson , on F...

A couple of interesting visitors to Manchester a few days ago. Global A380 9H-GLOBL after it's first return trip to JFK from MAN. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54569716806_e4720b35a9_o.jpg 25_05_25_9hglbl_2 by Derek N.Ferguson , on Flickr Malaysian Airlines A350 9M-MAE arriving from Kuala Lump...

South Wales Aviation Museum are fund-raising to move BAe146 ZE700 to the museum from it's current location. It can't be towed as there are now too many obstacles so it will have to be lifted.

https://www.southwalesaviationmuseum.com

Updated and er... corrected.

G-FGID at Coventry 2003 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54462112083_d1745e5766_o.jpg EGBE_2003-05-31_GFGID_2003472_24 by Derek N.Ferguson , on Flickr N494TW at Woodford 1998 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54482730055_4b46e4d54c_o.jpg EGCD_1998_06_08_N494TW_8609_1998316_27 by Derek N.Ferguso...

I use Wunderground, Avia weather, Accuweather Meteogram and pick the forecast I like best. Why bother!? I'm sure amongst that lot you probably get everything covered, you might as well just go out and look at none of them. I was joking - probably. Being prepared for eventuality is important. The di...

I use Wunderground, Avia weather, Accuweather Meteogram and pick the forecast I like best.

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Last night we paid a visit to the Co-op Live to see Bruce Springsteen. What a great gig. Just short of three hours long, full of emotion, passion and of course politics. If I'm even half as fit as he is at 75 then I'll be doing OK. We had the cheap seats but still a great view and superb sound quali...

Woodford was my local and my workplace. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54482369171_74222219b4_o.jpg EGCD_1998_06_05_52_1998317_28 by Derek N.Ferguson , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54482651433_5288df5597_o.jpg EGCD_1996_GGCJL_P999000_082 by Derek N.Ferguson , on Flickr https://...

The short carburrettor intake was the configuration for early Mk.IXs and most were modified to take the longer intake later on.

St. Petersburg 2012 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54485183368_8cd3147d13_o.jpg KSPG_6025_120611_D80_04_DSC_4975E by Derek N.Ferguson , on Flickr Fairford 1989 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54485051359_ffef39b360_o.jpg EGVA_1989_07_22_GBDIJ_1989143_15 by Derek N.Ferguson , on Flickr Fairf...

Fortunately some of us are more optimistic and are doing our best to encourage young people to take an interest with, I think, reasonable success. When the aircraft that I am involved in are open to the public, there is a great deal of interest - in all age groups. I know how difficult it is to look...

While I understand the frustration of having airframes put outside, generating interest in aircraft is an important consideration for museums. The country is desperately short of engineers and any method to get youngsters into aviation should be encouraged. In the heritage sector, there are very few...

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It might not have been his decision. It might have been the venue's. Having said that, I haven't seen any photos on-line - only official ones so it might be an artist thing. It is a bit disappointing but not a real problem. Just sit back and enjoy.

An overdue update from the RVP. The RJX has suffered a bit during the very cold weather we had earlier in the year with a lot of the original paint being damaged. As soon as we can we'll get it repaired. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54483607232_732a940b25_b.jpg 20250118_102202 by Derek N.Ferg...

NIcely captured but as a former Nissan 200SX owner, I still wince a little seeing these.

A busy Easter weekend saw us at the New Century Hall on Friday night to see The Murder Capital. Great live band. All photos taken with a Galaxy S25 Ultra. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54463665577_f684c27d30_h.jpg zz20250418_215359 - Copy by Derek N.Ferguson , on Flickr https://live.staticflic...