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by JAB
Sat 23 Oct 2010, 11:55 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: End of 4 and 41 SQD Harriers 29/10/10 ?
Replies: 42
Views: 8944

Re: End of 4 and 41 SQD Harriers 29/10/10 ?

Post removed - nonsensical grammar.
by JAB
Wed 20 Oct 2010, 11:52 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Duxford rises from the mist * UPDATE *
Replies: 31
Views: 5021

Re: Duxford rises from the mist * UPDATE *

That is very true richard .
by JAB
Wed 20 Oct 2010, 9:23 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: SDSR - this post only
Replies: 615
Views: 96615

Re: SDSR - this post only

If the Sentinel wasn't being canned, surely it could do some of the Nimrod work? At least monitor shipping, maritime reconnaissance and assist in SAR ops? I'm still totally baffled with the decision to scrap it after Afghanistan, certainly the most peculiar decision of the SDSR for me. On the other...
by JAB
Wed 20 Oct 2010, 4:37 pm
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: Damyns Hall Airfield
Replies: 15
Views: 4095

Re: Damyns Hall Airfield

Oh I know where it is now :lol:
by JAB
Wed 20 Oct 2010, 4:16 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: SDSR - this post only
Replies: 615
Views: 96615

Re: SDSR - this post only

Would the RAF sell these to other countries??? Or dare i say the CAA allow one to live on the civil register At the last duxford airshow talking to someone from the RNHF he said there was talk about them having a harrier as they got harrier pilots in the RNHF. I cant find anywhere saying they are s...
by JAB
Tue 19 Oct 2010, 11:40 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: SDSR - this post only
Replies: 615
Views: 96615

Re: SDSR - this post only

Well I think its disgusting what they doing, They rather worry about being bullied on facebook then the Armed Forces , Looks like we have to get the RNLI to patrol are sea's and get the classic flights DC-3's to be maritime patrol aircraft .... Maybe we should buy HMS Ark royal and harriers Though ...
by JAB
Tue 19 Oct 2010, 8:51 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!
Replies: 296
Views: 53844

Re: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!

Look at the sink rate on the turn and tell me if you think the crew were happy with it afterwards: m. Re the C17 videos. The wingspan of this thing is 170' or so, so even at the lowest point of the 360, (which would appear to be over the higher ground of Totterdown) he's still getting on for 200' A...
by JAB
Tue 19 Oct 2010, 8:30 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: SDSR - this post only
Replies: 615
Views: 96615

Re: SDSR - this post only

Well I think its disgusting what they doing, They rather worry about being bullied on facebook then the Armed Forces , Looks like we have to get the RNLI to patrol are sea's and get the classic flights DC-3's to be maritime patrol aircraft .... Maybe we should buy HMS Ark royal and harriers Though I...
by JAB
Tue 19 Oct 2010, 8:18 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Dartford apaches
Replies: 5
Views: 1029

Re: Dartford apaches

FOTO4 wrote:No, just one performing various manoeuvres up and down the runway for about 30 minutes


That would off been a sight did you get any photos??
by JAB
Mon 18 Oct 2010, 8:49 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Rochester Parade Spitfire
Replies: 3
Views: 894

Re: Rochester Parade Spitfire

Robin thanks for information and thats bad news if it has been sold I have a look.

James
by JAB
Sun 17 Oct 2010, 8:24 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!
Replies: 296
Views: 53844

Re: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!

Look at the sink rate on the turn and tell me if you think the crew were happy with it afterwards: m ...and then a few weeks later a C-17 crashed at Elmendorf, reportedly during a similar turn. Holy joe that was close it reminds me of that B52 crash few years ago. Also nice to see the post is still...
by JAB
Sun 17 Oct 2010, 7:54 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Rochester Parade Spitfire
Replies: 3
Views: 894

Re: Rochester Parade Spitfire

Did you get any shots?? Im surprised they not use the Kent spitfire for this.
by JAB
Sat 16 Oct 2010, 9:36 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Duxford rises from the mist * UPDATE *
Replies: 31
Views: 5021

Re: Duxford rises from the mist * UPDATE *

FOTO4 wrote:James, sometimes Cliff Spink is the display pilot.


Forgot he flew the Sabre,

Like the Hawk shot :up:
by JAB
Sat 16 Oct 2010, 6:58 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: BBMF Display 2010 query
Replies: 7
Views: 1643

Re: BBMF Display 2010 query

I think this is a new thing they are doing now I saw them do it at the september duxford so I be looking out next to see if they do it again. Though the one I like was at bournemouth last year they did it with lancaster flying in from the left and the fighters straight ahead then spilt,

James
by JAB
Sat 16 Oct 2010, 4:58 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!
Replies: 296
Views: 53844

Re: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!

The issue is not with folk choosing not to pay, it is purely about safety. I am not trying to influence any person's free will to stand where they please or take photographs, but these are the facts: http://rafhawkdisplay.com/images/dux2.bmp The green area is the designated crowd line. This is the ...
by JAB
Sat 16 Oct 2010, 4:53 pm
Forum: Biggin Hill International Air Fair
Topic: Major news - the future of BHIAF
Replies: 93
Views: 16395

Re: Major news - the future of BHIAF

tankbuster81 wrote:Rochester Airport gets my vote. :lmao:


That be good
by JAB
Fri 15 Oct 2010, 9:41 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Anna@DXIndianSummer10/2010
Replies: 26
Views: 3497

Re: Anna@DXIndianSummer10/2010

Nice picture's there Ann thanks for sharing, it was a good way to end 2010 season.

James
by JAB
Fri 15 Oct 2010, 9:15 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!
Replies: 296
Views: 53844

Re: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!

Rod You've been given plenty peoples reasoning, they feel they get a. better photos, and b. a different perspective. Its hardly that pronounced at Duxford, have a look a some photos taken from the RIAT grandstand at Fairford, thats several 1000 v at the very most a couple of 100. Anyway, as you're ...
by JAB
Fri 15 Oct 2010, 8:52 pm
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: Damyns Hall Airfield
Replies: 15
Views: 4095

Re: Damyns Hall Airfield

Oh think I now know is it the one you can see from the M25 with the runway pointing at the M25 :question: , Though I seen signs for it.

according to UK wabirds that steman is headcorn based http://www.uk-warbirds.net/warbirddirec ... l#stearman
by JAB
Fri 15 Oct 2010, 7:08 pm
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: Damyns Hall Airfield
Replies: 15
Views: 4095

Re: Damyns Hall Airfield

Nice shots Richard :up: Is that the Sterman you saw at Headcorn in the summer and where abouts is Damyns Hall Airfield??

ATB
James
by JAB
Fri 15 Oct 2010, 6:39 pm
Forum: Biggin Hill International Air Fair
Topic: Major news - the future of BHIAF
Replies: 93
Views: 16395

Re: Major news - the future of BHIAF

Some news from ADI facebook group We are very close to reaching an agreement with another venue, we hope to have news in early November. One thing I can say is that it has Battle of Britain connections. I know there will be much speculation as to the venue but I will say it is not Manston or North W...
by JAB
Thu 14 Oct 2010, 10:54 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Duxford rises from the mist * UPDATE *
Replies: 31
Views: 5021

Re: Duxford rises from the mist * UPDATE *

Nice shot richard, You don't know who was fly the Sabre do you??

ATB
James
by JAB
Thu 14 Oct 2010, 10:04 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!
Replies: 296
Views: 53844

Re: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!

the people who use that field dont even know that during the summer a model jet crashed there and set the field on fire. Is it really worth a picture to get a show stopped for good? James But, if there had been people in that field when a model jet crashed would it have set the field alight and nob...
by JAB
Thu 14 Oct 2010, 4:29 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Duxford rises from the mist * UPDATE *
Replies: 31
Views: 5021

Re: Duxford rises from the mist * UPDATE *

Some more brilliant shots Richard.

James
by JAB
Thu 14 Oct 2010, 4:05 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!
Replies: 296
Views: 53844

Re: It's not "naughty" it's dangerous!

Pah that wouldn't stop those keen photographers...anything for that perfect photo. Even if tthe airshow gets stopped by the CAA Good to hear what someone from the RAF as to say about the naughty field, the people who use that field dont even know that during the summer a model jet crashed there and...