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by pako-2008
Sat 21 Oct 2023, 8:12 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Life at Lossiemouth in 2023...So Far (January - July) *PHOTO HEAVY*
Replies: 7
Views: 3764

Re: Life at Lossiemouth in 2023...So Far (January - July) *PHOTO HEAVY*

That's a great set Dan, good to see such variety from the best base we have in the UK photographically.

The French and Danes are the pick of the bunch, but that Hawkeye mate...
by pako-2008
Thu 07 Sep 2023, 3:18 pm
Forum: European Events
Topic: Belgian Air Force Days 2023 - Kleine-Brogel Airbase
Replies: 400
Views: 61618

Re: Belgian Air Force Days 2023 - Kleine-Brogel Airbase

So water is limited not only by number of outlets but also by the temperature gauge. Website states we can only bring 'A' bottle of water and/or snack. The temps every day this week have been touching 30 from 11am onwards so people are going to get through their water a lot quicker than you'd imagin...
by pako-2008
Sun 13 Aug 2023, 6:11 pm
Forum: European Events
Topic: Belgian Air Force Days 2023 - Kleine-Brogel Airbase
Replies: 400
Views: 61618

Re: Belgian Air Force Days 2023 - Kleine-Brogel Airbase

Portuguese F16s have actually been a common sight at BAF Days and the odd Sanicole in recent times. Good relations between the KB and Monte Real squadrons… But a Merlin remains a possibility
by pako-2008
Mon 07 Aug 2023, 12:09 pm
Forum: European Events
Topic: Belgian Air Force Days 2023 - Kleine-Brogel Airbase
Replies: 400
Views: 61618

Re: Belgian Air Force Days 2023 - Kleine-Brogel Airbase

Falcon Leap depends on what week you'll be there, but regardless always worth dropping in as they fly 2/3 sorties a day. You can cover all the angles available in two sorties, especially now they operate from the Northern ramp. The first week see's less participants undertaking cargo drops in inacce...
by pako-2008
Sat 15 Jul 2023, 8:41 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 942416

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Somethings a bit off with the B-52 in my opinion. No one around it all day but no reason given for the no show, KC-135 doesn’t attend either, rumours on FC are now saying it’s off tomorrow too, but the ground crew are saying it’s still on, it’s slightly odd. Of course don’t want to have my tin foil...
by pako-2008
Thu 04 May 2023, 4:50 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 wish list
Replies: 859
Views: 121103

Re: RIAT 2023 wish list

Not forgetting India currently has Su30s in Greece and Rafales in France too.
by pako-2008
Sat 17 Dec 2022, 11:27 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Catch them while you can...
Replies: 104
Views: 44526

Re: Catch them while you can...

We can add Spanish P-3s to the list. After the last airframe returned from detachment in Djibouti during the week, the type was retired at Moron yesterday.
by pako-2008
Thu 19 May 2022, 11:00 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread
Replies: 3495
Views: 480343

Re: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread

Do people really expect each and every update to be packed full of front line fighters, headline acts and rarity we haven't seen for years? Honestly, each week after every update the same people are making the same comments and it's getting a bit tiresome. By all means have an opinion and share it, ...
by pako-2008
Sun 02 Jan 2022, 3:51 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Jalfrezi's 2021 Roundup (picture heavy)
Replies: 9
Views: 1266

Re: Jalfrezi's 2021 Roundup (picture heavy)

Cracking efforts Nick, some lovely shot in that selection. Looks like France was very rewarding mate, love some of those Mirages.

Was good to see you at Brize and LHR briefly, hope our paths cross again in the coming months.
by pako-2008
Sun 02 Jan 2022, 3:45 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Shaun's 2021 Aviation Review- Picture Heavy
Replies: 6
Views: 944

Re: Shaun's 2021 Aviation Review- Picture Heavy

That's an incredible set there Shaun, what a year you've had.

Think I agree with your summary of the USMC on Dartmoor though, they are just outstanding, what an experience.
by pako-2008
Sun 02 Jan 2022, 3:43 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Tommy's 2021 Roundup (Heavy!)
Replies: 8
Views: 1549

Re: Tommy's 2021 Roundup (Heavy!)

Great set Tom, packed in quite a lot despite the late start there.

Particularly like the USMC VH-3s at Northolt. Was good to briefly catch up as Biden departed though. Hope to see you in the coming year mate.
by pako-2008
Sun 02 Jan 2022, 3:37 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Dean's 2021 in aviation
Replies: 8
Views: 1241

Re: Dean's 2021 in aviation

Lovely set Dean, particularly the French, Croatian and COP26 offerings.

Great to catch up with you guys at Tanagra, hope you have just as a rewarding 2022 mate.
by pako-2008
Mon 14 Sep 2020, 10:15 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 Hour Photo Competition - The Mighty Herc
Replies: 18
Views: 1614

Re: 48 Hour Photo Competition - The Mighty Herc

First is a Qatari during Anatolian Eagle last year: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48199041317_3915395dab_h.jpg Qatar Emiri Air Force | Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules | 211 (MAH) | 12 Transport Squadron, Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar Second is from one of the best impromptu visits I've eve...
by pako-2008
Tue 08 Sep 2020, 8:45 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Airshow Special Effects
Replies: 26
Views: 2362

Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Airshow Special Effects

Just a couple from me: https://live.staticflickr.com/647/21833959102_458e636e47_o.jpg Belgian Air Force | Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcon | FA-123 | 10th Tactical Wing, Kleine Brogel https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49894824643_3784f4e915_h.jpg Army Air Corps | Boeing AH-64D Apache AH.1 | ...
by pako-2008
Thu 27 Aug 2020, 8:43 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Eastern Bloc
Replies: 23
Views: 1956

Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Eastern Bloc

Some great entries here from across the years, glad it provided a wide range of types making it hard to pick out a winner. Especially enjoyed the older shots, notably the Russian hardware from the 90's and some famous moments. But I've whittled it down to a top 3: 3. Pete's North Korean Tu-134, look...
by pako-2008
Tue 25 Aug 2020, 8:38 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Eastern Bloc
Replies: 23
Views: 1956

48 Hour Photo Comp: Eastern Bloc

Getting harder to pick a theme with this being the 49th competition. But looking at the list, I'm not seeing Eastern Bloc as having featured yet so that's what you've got for the next 48 hours: Civil/military, any era, any nationality, fighters/transports/bombers/trainers, so long as its an Eastern ...
by pako-2008
Tue 25 Aug 2020, 8:31 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 hour photo comp: Deux Mille
Replies: 21
Views: 1799

Re: 48 hour photo comp: Deux Mille

Thanks Stuart, I'll get a new topic up shortly.
by pako-2008
Mon 24 Aug 2020, 8:04 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 hour photo comp: Deux Mille
Replies: 21
Views: 1799

Re: 48 hour photo comp: Deux Mille

I think I'll take the direction of non-French examples to buck the trend so far: 1. Hellenic Air Force Twin Stick https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50264789522_629528bd47_h.jpg Hellenic Air Force | Dassault Mirage 2000-5BG | 505 | 114th Combat Wing: 331 Mira, Tanagra Air Base – Greece 2. Peruvian ...
by pako-2008
Thu 06 Aug 2020, 7:59 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 Hours Photo Competition - Lumps, Bumps and Pointy Bits
Replies: 23
Views: 2287

Re: 48 Hours Photo Competition - Lumps, Bumps and Pointy Bits

Four from me: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50195900093_a1815da028_h.jpg Russian Federation - Aerospace Forces (RF VKS) | Beriev A-50U Mainstay | 33 Red (RF-50602) | 144th Airborne Early Warning Aviation Regiment, Ivanovo/Severnyy Airbase, Russia https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/45890751124...
by pako-2008
Fri 31 Jul 2020, 8:35 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 hour comp: Blue
Replies: 23
Views: 2204

Re: 48 hour comp: Blue

Some thrust vectoring blue flames... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48670454267_a725c20b74_h.jpg Russian Federation - Naval Aviation (AVMF-RF) | Sukhoi Su-30SM Flanker | RF-34013 (75 Blue) Keeping it Russian, multiple Blue factors... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48669953403_033c707ab1_h....
by pako-2008
Mon 06 Jul 2020, 7:05 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp: The Human Element
Replies: 36
Views: 3216

Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp: The Human Element

FARP team delivering some much needed fuel to UBER Flight during Joint Warrior 18-1: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50020793802_f8ef817c27_h.jpg Royal Air Force| Boeing CH-47D Chinook HC.6A | ZD574 (DB) | 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force Odiham Simulated medical emergency with an SF-5M pilot at Tala...
by pako-2008
Mon 29 Jun 2020, 6:38 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Two Ships
Replies: 29
Views: 3101

Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Two Ships

Okay so this is a lot harder than I anticipated. Thanks everyone for the entries, once again some high quality on show. A few shots that strike on a personal level from airshows such as Draken's Russian Navy Flankers (still the best routine I've ever seen), Ian's Tornado role demo as that brings bac...
by pako-2008
Mon 29 Jun 2020, 9:26 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Big jet TV YouTube channel
Replies: 311
Views: 62439

Re: Big jet TV YouTube channel

I'd like to offer a different perspective on this, not in terms of being a stereotypical enthusiast as seems to be described in this thread but more from stepping back and looking at the bigger picture. So to begin, I'm all for somebody engaging people to become interested in the hobby. His target a...
by pako-2008
Sat 27 Jun 2020, 6:38 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Two Ships
Replies: 29
Views: 3101

48 Hour Photo Comp: Two Ships

I think this time I'll go with a two ship theme: Civil/military, any era, in the air or on the ground, but a two ship of the same type. I'll allow a couple of images per person: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50051606222_9a2a7c0efb_h.jpg Ukrainian Air Force | Sukhoi Su-27UBM1 Flanker | 71 Blue ...
by pako-2008
Sat 27 Jun 2020, 2:47 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp: F-15 Eagle
Replies: 31
Views: 3103

Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp: F-15 Eagle

Thanks Dan, as you say there were plenty of quality entries in this one.

I'll have a think and post up a new topic a bit later.