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by Trenethick
Wed 25 Jul 2018, 9:32 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Bye Bye Scampton?
Replies: 115
Views: 14944

Re: Bye Bye Scampton?

RNAS Culdrose it is then :lol:
by Trenethick
Thu 05 Jul 2018, 3:26 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: F-35 over swindon
Replies: 5
Views: 1820

Re: F-35 over swindon

HeyfordDave111 wrote:just noticed an F-35 on ADS-B heading south west over Swindon at 24000ft
time 12.12pm

ZM145 did a p/d at Yeovilton at 1220 today, then another F35 did another p/d at 1515
by Trenethick
Sun 13 May 2018, 8:07 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: First F35s to Marham 5th June
Replies: 261
Views: 45016

Re: First F35s to Marham 5th June

The RAF said that are looking at a 50/50 split sim to actually flying on F-35. Still should mean a increase in movements when 207 Squadron arrive from July 2019. Tornado movements at Marham is roughly 10 a day at the moment. 13 of the 20 at Marham have been active in the last month or so I have to ...
by Trenethick
Tue 03 Apr 2018, 7:18 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Is it time to disband the RAF?
Replies: 25
Views: 4110

Re: Is it time to disband the RAF?

The f35 are going to Marham due to noise restrictions at Yeovilton Do you have a source for that? And does that infer that F35 movements into Yeovilton will be restricted or otherwise ruled out? Some years ago the MOD carried out an Environmental Impact Survey at Yeovilton to see if the F35 could b...
by Trenethick
Wed 10 Jan 2018, 8:23 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Guardian 81
Replies: 3
Views: 3171

Re: Guardian 81

Great shots, thanks for posting, the old girl was noted road running to Sultan earlier today on the A303 through Somerset
by Trenethick
Thu 02 Nov 2017, 1:04 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Sea King at Lee Airfield 7th September 2017
Replies: 24
Views: 11185

Re: Sea King at Lee Airfield 7th September 2017

Stagger2 wrote:Well caught Richard. Anybody have an identity for this 'Junglie'? I didn't know they were planning to fly this type of Sea King?


One of the airframes that has been sold to Pakistan
by Trenethick
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 6:31 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: MoD says 2017 'Year of the Navy'
Replies: 61
Views: 20423

Re: MoD says 2017 'Year of the Navy'

I can see once all the Tornados have gone from Marham, the Navy moving there F35s to Yeovilton. An environmental impact study took place at Yeovilton several years ago and it was decided that the F35 could not be based at VL due to the noise, even louder than the Sea Harrier and the increase in the...
by Trenethick
Wed 22 Mar 2017, 6:47 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Royal Navy and Sea Kings
Replies: 20
Views: 5598

Re: Royal Navy and Sea Kings

Yes, there are eleven Merlin airframes that have not been upgraded to HM.2 or written off. One of them is being used as the trials aircraft for Crowsnest, while the others are stored at Shawbury and Culdrose (and one I believe at Boscombe Down). I have no doubt that those airframes have been used a...
by Trenethick
Tue 21 Mar 2017, 7:29 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Farewell Old Friend - Final RN Lynx flight, 17 March 2017
Replies: 11
Views: 3663

Re: Farewell Old Friend - Final RN Lynx flight, 17 March 201

Nice set Thanks Stu. There must be a few Lynx to remain at Yeovilton for ground training like they did with some of the Sea Kings?? To be honest, I didn't realise there still Sea Kings at Yeovilton, so I can't really second guess about that happening with the Lynx No Sea Kings left at VL other than...
by Trenethick
Sun 09 Oct 2016, 5:57 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Navy Wildcat Talon 365 at North Weald
Replies: 1
Views: 2166

Re: Navy Wildcat Talon 365 at North Weald

aknott68 wrote:Interesring photos I dont think I ever so a lynx with a winch fitted is this new to wildcat or have I just missed it on the lynx?

You missed it on the Lynx
by Trenethick
Sat 23 Jul 2016, 3:20 pm
Forum: North American Events
Topic: Nellis AFB airshow 2016
Replies: 26
Views: 17616

Re: Nellis AFB airshow 2016

Any rumours about a big show next year for the anniversary as in 2007, the only airshow I have ever left in the dark at 1730(well it was November)
by Trenethick
Sat 23 Jul 2016, 3:15 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: RAF/FAA F-35B's
Replies: 13
Views: 2692

Re: RAF/FAA F-35B's

So.........Our New, Futuristic, Very Expensive naval aircraft can't even operate from a RN Air Station ?.......... With it's questionable range, I wonder if it will be able to reach it's Aircraft Carrier in the Solent from Marham It can operate from VL, the problem is in this day and age the people...
by Trenethick
Sat 23 Jul 2016, 9:52 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: RAF/FAA F-35B's
Replies: 13
Views: 2692

Re: RAF/FAA F-35B's

Thanks for the info guys. Was really hoping that Yeovilton would get a couple of squadrons . Will have to plan some trips to deepest Norfolk on coming years then. Some years ago the MOD carried out an environmental impact study at Yeovilton with a view to basing the F35B's here, this found that due...
by Trenethick
Tue 05 Jul 2016, 6:53 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Auction of personal effects of Captain Eric M 'Winkle' Brown
Replies: 9
Views: 2591

Re: Auction of personal effects of Captain Eric M 'Winkle' B

The catalogue is online now: m With regard to some of the comments above about items going to museums, I'm told that to the knowledge of the auctioneers "the best items have". These are mainly a collection of later gifts and personal items. I wonder what museums that might be then? At the...
by Trenethick
Tue 05 Jul 2016, 3:49 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Auction of personal effects of Captain Eric M 'Winkle' Brown
Replies: 9
Views: 2591

Re: Auction of personal effects of Captain Eric M 'Winkle' B

LN Strike Eagle wrote:The catalogue is online now: https://denhams.com/antique-auction/jul ... nkle-brown

With regard to some of the comments above about items going to museums, I'm told that to the knowledge of the auctioneers "the best items have". These are mainly a collection of later gifts and personal items.


I wonder what museums that might be then?
by Trenethick
Sat 11 Jun 2016, 7:46 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Yeovilton PDA Sea Vixen and Swordfish - Bonus FAAM
Replies: 9
Views: 3313

Re: Yeovilton PDA Sea Vixen and Swordfish - Bonus FAAM

Wyvernfan wrote:Thank you. I have tickets for the airshow in July so really hoping it and it's display screen are still there then.


Rob


It will be still in place on 2nd July
by Trenethick
Mon 23 May 2016, 9:24 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: FAA Museum Lighting
Replies: 28
Views: 6538

Re: FAA Museum Lighting

The lighting on the 'Carrier Experience' has not changed since the day it opened, it was installed to give the visitor an experience of being on a active flight deck at dusk, all the lighting is controlled by dimmer packs receiving signals from the control interface that runs the 'show' As mentioned...
by Trenethick
Fri 23 Oct 2015, 8:29 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Canforce visits Yeovilton 20th October 2015
Replies: 5
Views: 4099

Re: Canforce visits Yeovilton 20th October 2015

Great shots as ever Rich, hope your trip goes well

Bob
by Trenethick
Mon 31 Aug 2015, 9:55 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Unusual visitor to Texas, USA 30/8/15
Replies: 7
Views: 2455

Re: Unusual visitor to Texas, USA 30/8/15

An 846 Naval Air Squadron Merlin, normally operating out of the Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton, Somerset, UK. Known as 'Junglies', the ex-Royal Air Force cabs are taking over from the Sea King HC4 and are used to transport Royal Marine Commandos. Hope that helps. I'm lucky enough to see them mo...
by Trenethick
Sat 22 Aug 2015, 11:39 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Sea King roadrunner
Replies: 8
Views: 1763

Re: Sea King roadrunner

Another one left Valley yesterday in bits on the back of a low loader. Are there any/many going to be preserved? I know that 1 of the Arctic Sea Kings is still intact at Yeovilton and was put on static for the airshow this year. I really hope this one is kept as an exhibit as the scheme is so uniqu...
by Trenethick
Sun 21 Jun 2015, 6:21 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: RNHF Swordfish I W5856 up and away - 20th June 2015
Replies: 7
Views: 3824

Re: RNHF Swordfish I W5856 up and away - 20th June 2015

Great pictures Mark, the Fish has been flying again virtually all day today, certainly getting everything 'run in' for the new season, sorry I didn't see you in the museum yesterday as I have been working all weekend as it would have been good to catch up.

Bob
by Trenethick
Wed 04 Mar 2015, 10:23 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Road Running Sea King / Out of Service
Replies: 12
Views: 2765

Re: Road Running Sea King / Out of Service

Thumper wrote:I'm pretty sure Yeovilton will be one of the last bases to have them and they already have at least 1 in the museum.

Culdrose will be the last Sea King base with its ASaC7 versions, FAAM at VL has had a Sea King on display for several years
by Trenethick
Wed 04 Mar 2015, 10:22 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Road Running Sea King / Out of Service
Replies: 12
Views: 2765

Re: Road Running Sea King / Out of Service

Thumper wrote:I'm pretty sure Yeovilton will be one of the last bases to have them and they already have at least 1 in the museum.

Culdrose will be the last Sea King base with its ASaC7 versions, FAAM at VL has had a Sea King on display for several years
by Trenethick
Fri 27 Feb 2015, 10:15 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: You hook em, ill clean and fry them... USA Road Trip
Replies: 49
Views: 12415

Re: You hook em, ill clean and fry them... USA Road Trip

Great set of images Rich and welcome back, you certainly saw some great stuff
Bob
by Trenethick
Wed 07 Jan 2015, 2:13 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: RNAS Yeovilton 6th January 2015
Replies: 4
Views: 1805

Re: RNAS Yeovilton 6th January 2015

Great set of shots Rich, no doubt practicing for next month :smile:

Keep that camera dry

Bob