You're right, obviously, but by the same token every aircraft announced from now on will 'bulk it up' too, surely

Don't want to copy all the other posts, but regarding the point about a Lockheed F-16 display - I always thought manufacturers displays were about promoting a given aircraft from a sales POV. Is the F-16 even built new anymore?

These are splendid Tommy, thanks for sharing them all. Didn't even realise they flew the Osprey! The US finally relenting, or is Japan the only other country that wants it? As other have said, it has to be one of the most varied air arms in the world - and the schemes are awesome, especially the agg...

capercaillie wrote: ↑

Tue 02 Apr 2024, 3:43 pm

A lovely set of shots of some very interesting types.

CJS wrote: ↑

Fri 29 Mar 2024, 3:36 pm

but also Pakistan and India sharing an airshow can't be exactly common!

Happened at Fairford in 2008, OK the show never went ahead, but a Pakistan Navy P-3 and the Indian Sarangs were both present.

Fair enough. That's once then

Domvickery wrote: ↑

Tue 02 Apr 2024, 5:44 pm

RJPotts wrote: ↑

Sun 31 Mar 2024, 6:20 pm

What message should that give to UKHAT?

That in 39216 days they will exceed their funding target

. 107 years...

Taking out a drone could totally be seen as a combat kill, especially if it's in a military showdown where every move matters. But let's be real, is it as big a deal as bringing down a manned aircraft? If it was in the scenario you describe above then I would say yes, because what you are describin...

Excellent update and stellar support in the air from the Luftwaffe. Hopefully the Typhoon and A-400m can do something together

Where did they say that? Their FB has been quiet for over a year, same with their Instagram. Their website seems to expired and their Twitter hasn't said anything since the post about the formation with the Reds last month. Smoke signals? Carrier pigeon? Word of mouth? Either way, it would be helpf...

No such thing as overly cautious! To be honest, it is very much like the kind of email address that you'd usually run a mile from - quite rightly too - so I expect quite a few people will have deleted it without reading. Especially as (like me) it will likely have gone into your spam folder.

I *think* it's legit. The company the email is from appear to be some sort of media communication setup so my guess is DBH are using them for this kind of communications. If you hover over the links, they too appear genuine, so this one at least seems like it is from and about RIAT.

Couple of Indian Air Force C17s currently heading north west over southern Europe. A long way from home

Can someone explain why the front wheel and the mental gun at the front are both off centre? Is it just because they get in each other's way?

Great shots! As has already been noted, having Russia and the US at an airshow must be nigh on unique to here at the present time (were the Russians there on static too?), but also Pakistan and India sharing an airshow can't be exactly common!

Brazilian E390 left Brize Earlier and now heading south past the Portuguese coast. Meant to post earlier when it was closer to home but got sidetracked. It seemed to very deliberately bypass Fairford shortly after leaving Brize - took a long curve to the north - but I don't know why that would be un...

bobby 1211 wrote: ↑

Thu 28 Mar 2024, 2:01 pm

BANGLADESH AIR FORCE and MEXICAN AIR FORCE added as not participating.

HUNGARIAN AIR FORCE, PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE, US Army and US Navy added as ongoing.

Jeez, the Bangladesh airforce aren't coming AGAIN? Hopeless...

Chris G wrote: ↑

Thu 28 Mar 2024, 12:21 pm

Well wasn't that very carefully worded.

Nope, you're going to have to explain that I'm afraid!

Yes to the Slovenian PC-9, a beautiful display (although I guess that depends in the pilot as much as anything, so hopefully it's either the same one or an equally good one this year.

I'll take a Mongolian MiG-29, a North Korean An-24, a Bolivian K-8 and and L-39 from the Central African Republic please.

Finally, his ID badge that he wore whilst onboard. It seems that he (or someone else) added the PO (for Petty Officer, his temporary rank) with a pin or similar. If anyone has any idea what the AI stands for I'd be grateful. American Identity?? The 'Meth' is for Methodist. Thanks for looking. https:...

And that's it. He stopped writing in this journal on the 26th. Not that much detail in a lot of the posts, but as someone who studied and has a love for history, that tells us almost as much about the personal experience of WW2 as the days when lots happened. Obviously I am biased but to me it's a f...

Friday June 23rd: Remained anchored all day in Southampton dock. Posted three letters. Saturday June 24th: Remained anchored all day. Weighed anchor at approximately 2330hrs and sailed south. Obviously last ship to join convoy as we didn't wait. Sunday June 25th: Sailed south all morning and anchore...

Monday June 19th: Moved into Southampton docks in the evening, about 1900hrs. Went ashore for a while to inquire about train home. Decided it wasn't worth losing ship. Got back to hear we were loaded and ready to sail. Good job I didn't go home. Tuesday June 20th: Remained in Solent all day waiting ...

Fascinating document, thanks for posting. Looking forward to the remainder. The "unintelligible" section on 5th June appears to read "Saw HMS Nelson Destroyer shooting at mine drifting through convoy". Alan Thanks Alan, I do believe you are right!! Rest coming later with a bit o...

Last set tomorrow (hopefully). Thanks for looking

Thursday June 15th continued... ...at Utah beach head about 21.20hrs. No sign of enemy aircraft. Saw Kingfisher on American Battleship Texas. Air raid in evening. Several bombs. Friday June 16th: Heavy air raids early in morning. Five bombs dropped in a line off starboard beam. Several boats [?] hit...