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by PeterR
Mon 18 Mar 2024, 6:38 am
Forum: European Events
Topic: Airpower24 - Zeltweg, Austria
Replies: 40
Views: 9458

Re: Airpower24 - Zeltweg, Austria

So what's different between these "for photographer" ones and normal spotters packages? From my previous 3 experiences at AIRPOWER (all with Spotters Pass) it’s very noticeable that there’s not huge numbers present on Wednesday/Thursday but once the show days come, the Spotters Tent is ra...
by PeterR
Mon 04 Mar 2024, 8:32 pm
Forum: European Events
Topic: Airpower24 - Zeltweg, Austria
Replies: 40
Views: 9458

Re: Airpower24 - Zeltweg, Austria

Such a shame that one of the best shows in Europe for enthusiasts, presents such a headache for said enthusiasts to purchase a ticket! Absolutely bonkers method of operation. That said, I can't wait to be back on the hallowed ground, drinking Red Bull and photographing jets with that stunning backdr...
by PeterR
Sun 03 Mar 2024, 3:12 pm
Forum: European Events
Topic: Kecskemét Airshow 2024
Replies: 5
Views: 1077

Re: Kecskemét Airshow 2024

I believe the show at Kecskemét has been postponed until 2025 by the Hungarian MOD.
by PeterR
Sun 11 Feb 2024, 8:13 am
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024
Replies: 148
Views: 34896

Re: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024

I do wonder if Cosford's size and location is part of the issue with non participation across the board. A highly restricted display area, short runway, limited static parking, combined with the high insurance to top it off. Shame really I’ve tired to avoid commenting on this thread, but given a co...
by PeterR
Sat 06 Jan 2024, 4:07 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Dean's 2023 in review
Replies: 13
Views: 1585

Re: Dean's 2023 in review

Bang average thread mate! :heart_eyes: Every shot a peach. Roll on 2024!
by PeterR
Thu 21 Dec 2023, 9:12 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: 23 shots from 2023!
Replies: 15
Views: 2900

Re: 23 shots from 2023!

Thanks everyone. Here's to a great 2024!
st24 wrote:
Mon 18 Dec 2023, 12:38 pm
One thing, I though the Knights flew Su-30s now?? :thinking:
Was a six-ship of Su-35S Flanker E jets at Dubai! A bit of googling suggests these newer single seaters replaced the Su-30SM twin sticks in 2020.
by PeterR
Thu 21 Dec 2023, 9:08 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Duxford Diary 2023
Replies: 468
Views: 241244

Re: Duxford Diary 2023

As the year draws to a close, can I say a massive THANK-YOU to DCW and all the thread contributors for this excellent thread. Always good quality images to enjoy and useful to keep a track of the movements and serviceability of the UK warbird scene. For example, learning PL983 has had D-Day stripes ...
by PeterR
Thu 14 Dec 2023, 6:01 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: 23 shots from 2023!
Replies: 15
Views: 2900

23 shots from 2023!

As we start to look back on the year, I realised I've not post many shots on UKAR from my adventures, so thought it proper to share some for you to review. :rock: First time I pointed a camera an an aircraft was in late February, when I travelled to the Maldives for my Honeymoon. The highlight of th...
by PeterR
Fri 17 Nov 2023, 12:10 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Interesting Internet
Replies: 2417
Views: 895786

Re: Interesting Internet

capercaillie wrote:
Fri 17 Nov 2023, 10:09 am
Do we know was it a Boeing test pilot or a Qatari Air Force one?
It was a Boeing Test Pilot. Very impressive display!
by PeterR
Sun 20 Aug 2023, 5:19 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the Week #72 "Austrians"
Replies: 7
Views: 2647

Re: Topic of the Week #72 "Austrians"

Just adding a couple of types which haven't yet been posted...

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by PeterR
Sun 23 Jul 2023, 4:25 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Interesting Internet
Replies: 2417
Views: 895786

Re: Interesting Internet

It seems that the AAC Apache demo will be back for 2024, if you download the JHC 2024 display form you can book a flying Apache for your event. I'm sorry but you're reading into something that's not there. The Apache flying display has been on the JHC displays application every year (including this...
by PeterR
Sat 27 May 2023, 6:20 am
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: 21.04.2023 Frankfurt (EDDF)
Replies: 4
Views: 3503

Re: 21.04.2023 Frankfurt (EDDF)

Forgot what an awesome variety of aircraft you can catch at FRA! Must get myself back there in the summer before all the A340's disappear. Thanks for posting.
by PeterR
Sat 27 May 2023, 6:16 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Batajnica Open Day, Serbia
Replies: 10
Views: 2806

Re: Batajnica Open Day, Serbia

Surprised and disappointed that this only generated two comments, given the almost mythical status the J-22 Orao used to hold on this forum in the airshow wishlist threads. Knew the images weren't world class but didn't think they were that bad! It would be great to hear more about the trip and why ...
by PeterR
Sun 21 May 2023, 10:50 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Batajnica Open Day, Serbia
Replies: 10
Views: 2806

Batajnica Open Day, Serbia

Last month I travelled to Serbia, to attend their annual Open Day / Armed Forces Parade held at Batajnica Air Base (near Belgrade). For a myriad of reasons, it was quite the experience (and not a great one), but nevertheless pleasing to accomplish to goal of photographing a J-22 Orao! A select of im...
by PeterR
Sun 07 May 2023, 12:53 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Kings Coronation flypast?
Replies: 201
Views: 34854

Re: Kings Coronation flypast?

Honestly it'll be so funny if it's all a big washout Happy now Sam? :rage: Yes I get everyone's entitled to an opinion, and to voice it, I'm not challenging that. But, regardless if you like the Monarchy or not, many people (military and civilian) spent a significant amount of time working on that ...
by PeterR
Mon 24 Apr 2023, 7:19 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 221805

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

Worth pointing out that this policy, requiring civilian aircraft performing flying displays over MOD property to hold £50 million of aviation liability insurance, came into force in February 2019 and is not something new for this year.
by PeterR
Sun 02 Apr 2023, 12:57 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Interesting Internet
Replies: 2417
Views: 895786

Re: Interesting Internet

Would be good to know what’s happening to the Griffins, if anything. They're contractor owned, like the Shawbury machines were, so will be sold on to new operators. It's a shame, as the Griffin (HT1 & HAR2) fleet served the UK well and one of them deserved a place in the RAF Museum in my eyes.
by PeterR
Tue 03 Jan 2023, 6:36 pm
Forum: European Events
Topic: Italian Air Force 100th Anniversary Airshow 2023
Replies: 233
Views: 65360

Re: Italian Air Force 100th Anniversary Airshow 2023

Whilst not officially confirmed, it is my understanding that there will be no (or extremely limited) international participation in the flying display at this event. Their current intent is for only aircraft types flown by the Italian Air Force (past & present) to participate in the display prog...
by PeterR
Fri 30 Dec 2022, 9:44 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Your Favourite Image From 2022
Replies: 18
Views: 23619

Re: Your Favourite Image From 2022

In terms of an aviation spectacle, the 'Vibes in the Sky' segment of AIRPOWER22, with nine Alouettes flying together, was my highlight of the year from a spectators point of view, and a fantastic photographic oppurtunity to bid farewell to this charismatic helicopter. https://live.staticflickr.com/6...
by PeterR
Mon 24 Oct 2022, 4:47 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Future Display Team Aircraft
Replies: 14
Views: 3782

Re: Future Display Team Aircraft

An interesting thread with lots of interesting theories! I believe there is a clear split across nations on how they see and use their national aerobatic team. There are some who see the team as a national resource, sometimes tasked by government, such as the Red Arrows and Patrouille de France, who...
by PeterR
Sun 25 Sep 2022, 9:28 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Interesting Internet
Replies: 2417
Views: 895786

Re: Interesting Internet

https://twitter.com/marinenationale/status/1572893949274255361?s=46&t=XXyiz4WjSl2V9LwFFWPGmQ Personally, I find the the H160 acquisition by various branches of the French Military a fairly rare example of a modern military procurement were the new aircraft is more interesting and better looking...
by PeterR
Sat 27 Aug 2022, 9:13 am
Forum: European Events
Topic: AIRPOWER22 - Zeltweg, Austria
Replies: 137
Views: 44486

Re: AIRPOWER22 - Zeltweg, Austria

The weather is looking abysmal. A bit pessimistic. I'd describe it as changeable with the potential for some great photo's. It'll make a nice change from all that boring blue stuff at RIAT this year. Enjoy the show. No, as someone who has been booked to travel to Zeltweg since January for the show,...
by PeterR
Thu 25 Aug 2022, 9:11 am
Forum: European Events
Topic: AIRPOWER22 - Zeltweg, Austria
Replies: 137
Views: 44486

Re: AIRPOWER22 - Zeltweg, Austria

the Polish, Turkish, Greek and Netherlands F-16's are the D model. Considering the Dutch don’t have F-16D (and coincidently have retired all their F-16BM) I think it’ll be a mix of single and twin sticks from the various nations sending Vipers to the show. Let’s be honest, the website list isn’t th...
by PeterR
Sun 03 Jul 2022, 6:03 am
Forum: European Events
Topic: AIRPOWER22 - Zeltweg, Austria
Replies: 137
Views: 44486

AIRPOWER22 - Zeltweg, Austria

This week the Austrian Air Force confirmed AIRPOWER22 will take place at Hinterstoisser Air Base in Zeltweg on Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd September. Whilst there's not a convenient list of participating aircraft on their website, from the Press Conference, the following items were announced: Frec...
by PeterR
Sat 01 Jan 2022, 6:48 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the week #6 - Your 5 best pics of 2021
Replies: 18
Views: 3067

Re: Topic of the week #6 - Your 5 best pics of 2021

From a few trips out this year... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51639706859_55428557ec_h.jpg 86-0159 / United States Air Force / McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle by Peter Reoch , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51097468090_bdf2772396_h.jpg ZB691 / Army Air Corps / Westland Gazelle A...