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by Paulish
Sun 01 Oct 2023, 7:02 am
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: NavyWings - News and Updates
Replies: 112
Views: 39861

Re: NavyWings - News and Updates

I remember when there were quite a few Sea Vixen’s on the move following MOD disposal. There were several that ended up at Cornwall Aero Park for example. I saw one “on the road” also. The wing fold meant that it could be moved in one piece back then using a low loader. I understand that XP924 is cu...
by Paulish
Tue 29 Aug 2023, 12:08 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: NATS UK wide technical failure
Replies: 6
Views: 2926

Re: NATS UK wide technical failure

Meanwhile the Daily Mail is blaming the French. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12454779/Did-blunder-French-airline-spark-air-traffic-meltdown-Officials-probe-single-badly-filed-travel-plan-caused-UKs-entire-flight-control-collapse-worst-outage-decade-1-000-flights-cancelled-chaos-set-DAYS....
by Paulish
Mon 28 Aug 2023, 11:05 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Interesting Internet
Replies: 2435
Views: 906367

Re: Interesting Internet

Complete failure of uk ATC being reported

by Paulish
Tue 11 Jul 2023, 12:16 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Interesting Internet (Historic Aviation)
Replies: 317
Views: 146701

Re: Interesting Internet (Historic Aviation)

British aviation icon returns home: English Electric Lightning F.6 XP693 delivered as world's largest Airfix kit!


https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-a ... airfix-kit
by Paulish
Sat 10 Jun 2023, 7:00 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Disband BBMF?
Replies: 111
Views: 13487

Re: Disband BBMF?

Then there are those that have tried to include a bit of everything - the RNHF with Swordfish, Sea Hawk and Sea Vixen for example (but when did the Sea Hawk last fly? 2010 or something I think). Is it worth mentioning that the Sea Vixen was restored and brought back to flight capability by private ...
by Paulish
Wed 10 May 2023, 7:20 am
Forum: General Photography
Topic: Concerts 2023
Replies: 25
Views: 10766

Re: Concerts 2023

Great to see bands from yesteryear still plying their trade and some newer blood as well. Saw Ian Mcnabb live last night IMHO a very talented musician,get to see them whilst we can!!!. I agree, I saw Mike and the Mechanics on Monday night at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham. This was the first ...
by Paulish
Sat 06 May 2023, 7:36 am
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Meng 1/48 F/A-18E Blue Angels
Replies: 2
Views: 2887

Re: Meng 1/48 F/A-18E Blue Angels

Nice work! :grinning:
by Paulish
Wed 03 May 2023, 9:40 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Vulcan XH558 to leave Doncaster, possible ferry flight
Replies: 413
Views: 86713

Re: Vulcan XH558 to leave Doncaster, possible ferry flight

Picked this up from “Doncaster Free Press” dated 2nd May. Apologies if this is re-hashed news: [b]Vulcan XH558: Aircraft's owners confirm Doncaster Sheffield Airport stay extended and talks with Peel Group 'positive'[/b] [i]The Vulcan, part of an RAF fleet that served in the Falklands, has not flown...
by Paulish
Sat 15 Apr 2023, 1:37 pm
Forum: Flight Simulators
Topic: Microsoft Flight Simulator Returns
Replies: 67
Views: 66004

Re: Microsoft Flight Simulator Returns

Just noticed that the MSFS marketplace has a sale on at the moment. It finishes on 21st April with discounts of up to 93%.
by Paulish
Mon 03 Apr 2023, 5:57 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Vulcan XH558 to leave Doncaster, possible ferry flight
Replies: 413
Views: 86713

Re: Vulcan XH558 to leave Doncaster, possible ferry flight

Dare we hope that in some shape or form Doncaster just might be resurrected as an airport if/when the economy recovers? I've spent over 10 years working on infrastructure projects at various UK international airports, and I think there's zero chance of DSA getting resurrected as a viable airport. C...
by Paulish
Fri 10 Mar 2023, 11:14 pm
Forum: Flight Simulators
Topic: The Antonov AN-225 is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Replies: 7
Views: 3853

Re: The Antonov AN-225 is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator

It clearly is a simplified addon given that it allows one sim pilot to complete the functions of a six person crew. I still think it’s an impressive model though and it’s terrific in VR. Not without its challenges either with a 50 page manual to absorb and all of the instruments in Russian. It seems...
by Paulish
Wed 01 Mar 2023, 4:57 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Lightning Preservation Group Shoot - 25.2.23
Replies: 3
Views: 1834

Re: Lightning Preservation Group Shoot - 25.2.23

Great photographs. The F3 looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing.
by Paulish
Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8:00 pm
Forum: Flight Simulators
Topic: The Antonov AN-225 is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Replies: 7
Views: 3853

Re: The Antonov AN-225 is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator

The Mrya is released today and is available from the MSFS 2020 Marketplace. Xbox users may have to wait a bit longer.

https://fsnews.eu/antonov-an-225-for-msfs-released/


https://youtu.be/tjTrNG5rTcM
by Paulish
Wed 08 Feb 2023, 8:37 am
Forum: Flight Simulators
Topic: The Antonov AN-225 is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Replies: 7
Views: 3853

Re: The Antonov AN-225 is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator

There are reportedly in excess of 10 million users globally of MSFS on both Xbox and PC. If this add-on proves popular then it could make a real contribution to the restoration effort. I am going to purchase it and I am looking forward to exploring it and flying in VR. There is currently a freeware ...
by Paulish
Tue 07 Feb 2023, 10:07 am
Forum: Flight Simulators
Topic: The Antonov AN-225 is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Replies: 7
Views: 3853

Re: The Antonov AN-225 is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator

Check out the video, there is plenty of “detail”by any standards. There must have been many 1000’s of hours involved in the development. The ability to deploy a crew of 6 is a limitation imposed by the sim. Even this may change in the future.
by Paulish
Tue 07 Feb 2023, 8:27 am
Forum: Flight Simulators
Topic: The Antonov AN-225 is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Replies: 7
Views: 3853

The Antonov AN-225 is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator

A number of sites are reporting that a detailed model of the lost Antonov is coming to MSFS. Developed by an independent developer, the cost will be $20 with proceeds to go to the restoration project. The video from Microsoft looks excellent and release date slated for end of this month. https://you...
by Paulish
Tue 07 Feb 2023, 8:14 am
Forum: General Photography
Topic: Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) and other images
Replies: 2
Views: 3018

Re: Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) and other images

Excellent photos. I couldn’t even see it with naked eye or binoculars!
by Paulish
Tue 07 Feb 2023, 8:12 am
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: The People’s Mosquito
Replies: 394
Views: 344538

Re: The People’s Mosquito

Brief report on progress of the project on Radio 4 news headlines at 8.0am this morning.
by Paulish
Sat 17 Dec 2022, 5:20 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: 5 Jets over Hinckley
Replies: 6
Views: 3933

Re: 5 Jets over Hinckley

The over-flight made it in to the local press:

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news ... d-25776111
by Paulish
Sat 17 Dec 2022, 8:02 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: The best airshow line up of all time?
Replies: 22
Views: 3855

Re: The best airshow line up of all time?

Binbrook 1987-the last Lightning show. Mostly Lightnings, plenty of rain and I wasn’t even there!

Before my time but any air show with Simon’s Circus or Fred’s Five Sea Vixen display teams. Plus the 1958 Farnborough show with the legendary 22 Hunter display including a formation loop.
by Paulish
Fri 16 Dec 2022, 12:11 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: 5 Jets over Hinckley
Replies: 6
Views: 3933

Re: 5 Jets over Hinckley

cg_341 wrote:
Fri 16 Dec 2022, 12:00 pm
On Fighter Control it's reported these were Lakenheath F-15Es, BONES21-24, with a fifth F-15E (callsign unknown) behind.
Great intel thanks. Good to know.
by Paulish
Fri 16 Dec 2022, 11:47 am
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: 5 Jets over Hinckley
Replies: 6
Views: 3933

5 Jets over Hinckley

Spotted whilst at Asda a 10.45. Loose high level formation of 5 fast movers. Clear sky with impressive vapour trails heading approximately south-west. Difficult to see detailed shape but could have been single engined based on the trails. One of the five was somewhat behind the other four which were...
by Paulish
Tue 06 Dec 2022, 12:25 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: NavyWings - News and Updates
Replies: 112
Views: 39861

Re: NavyWings - News and Updates

I understood that Gwyn Jones and Marcus Edwards did a lot of work to prepare for the ferry flight in advance. The flight was conducted by a test pilot from Llanbedr. The article gives a potted history:

https://vintageaviationecho.com/flying-the-sea-vixen/
by Paulish
Tue 06 Dec 2022, 11:37 am
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: NavyWings - News and Updates
Replies: 112
Views: 39861

Re: NavyWings - News and Updates

Well I wasn't going to post this, but here goes... Rumour mill.... G-CVIX to Canada. :face_with_raised_eyebrow: Quote requested for shipping out of liverpool a few weeks back, but not heard anything since.. Are there any updates re the Sea Vixen? It would be a real shame to see this aircraft leave ...