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by Comet102
Sun 14 Apr 2024, 4:01 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Mosquito flexing its muscles
Replies: 2
Views: 576

Re: Mosquito flexing its muscles

Love the set but No. 14 is absolutely incredible!
by Comet102
Fri 12 Apr 2024, 6:52 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Sywell Airshow 2024
Replies: 121
Views: 29277

Re: Sywell Airshow 2024





by Comet102
Fri 12 Apr 2024, 6:45 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Sywell Airshow 2024
Replies: 121
Views: 29277

Re: Sywell Airshow 2024

Timetable now added to the website. EVENT TIMETABLE 08.00 - Car Park Gates Open 09.00 - Event Showground Open 09.00 - Flight Line Walk Open* 09.00 - Ground Activities Open 11.00 - Hangar One - Battle of Britain Bar Opens 11.00 - Last Entry to Flight Line Walk 12.00 - Flight Line Walk Closes TBC - **...
by Comet102
Sun 24 Mar 2024, 11:29 am
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: NavyWings - News and Updates
Replies: 112
Views: 40628

Re: NavyWings - News and Updates

Potentially controversial opinion but I’d sell one, maybe two then put the funds as either a rainy day pot or towards the ongoing other reatorations Does anyone have any updates or gossip on their Gannet? I don't believe their is a large sale market for the Wasp, a North Weald related on (i think i...
by Comet102
Thu 21 Mar 2024, 8:21 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Apache AH1 Farewell Flypast - 25th March 2024
Replies: 7
Views: 1969

Re: Apache AH1 Farewell Flypast - 25th March 2024

1300 Leonardo Helicopters, Yeovil and 1410 Stirling Lines, Hereford. Missing from map according to FighterControl.
by Comet102
Fri 15 Mar 2024, 6:18 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Sywell Airshow 2024
Replies: 121
Views: 29277

Re: Sywell Airshow 2024

I've just brought my tickets for Sunday! It will be so nice to head back after 10 years away.
by Comet102
Sat 02 Mar 2024, 8:08 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024
Replies: 262
Views: 51589

Re: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024

Aren't the RAF allocations released in March?
by Comet102
Sat 24 Feb 2024, 9:39 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Midlands Air Festival 2024 (31 May - 2 June)
Replies: 48
Views: 18795

Re: Midlands Air Festival 2024 (31 May - 2 June)

Stampe team added 31st-2nd
by Comet102
Fri 23 Feb 2024, 10:16 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Invasion of Ukraine (Aviation) Discussion
Replies: 184
Views: 49625

Re: Invasion of Ukraine (Aviation) Discussion

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68337794 The body of a man who was shot dead in Spain is believed to be that of a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year. In August, Maxim Kuzminov flew a helicopter into Ukrainian territory, where he handed himself in. Spanish police have...
by Comet102
Fri 23 Feb 2024, 8:00 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024
Replies: 262
Views: 51589

Re: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024

jasonT1981 wrote:
Fri 23 Feb 2024, 7:02 pm
XE920/N920DH is still flying in the USA.

https://www.key.aero/article/rare-ex-ra ... again-utah
by Comet102
Thu 22 Feb 2024, 3:14 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Midlands Air Festival 2024 (31 May - 2 June)
Replies: 48
Views: 18795

Re: Midlands Air Festival 2024 (31 May - 2 June)

Mono Team added Friday and Saturday.
by Comet102
Mon 12 Feb 2024, 5:33 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Aerospace Bristol 10/2/24
Replies: 8
Views: 1449

Re: Airspace Bristol 10/2/24

This should really be the in the museum section viewforum.php?f=10

Also it should be Aerospace Bristol https://aerospacebristol.org/.
by Comet102
Sat 09 Dec 2023, 8:32 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Can you identify a part?
Replies: 7
Views: 3639

Re: Can you identify a part?

Someone on Facebook believes it's a Engine Control Quadrant from a Westland Lynx.
by Comet102
Sat 09 Dec 2023, 12:07 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Midlands Air Festival 2024 (31 May - 2 June)
Replies: 48
Views: 18795

Re: Midlands Air Festival 2024 (31 May - 2 June)

The Sabre is a great addition

I wonder if the Pitts S-1S that cancelled last year will return this year.
by Comet102
Sat 09 Dec 2023, 11:52 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Naval Air Station Key West 04/2023
Replies: 1
Views: 2692

Re: Naval Air Station Key West 04/2023

I just re-discovered this website and wanted to post something I think you will all enjoy! In April Carrier Air Wing 11 was conducting SFARPs. https://www.flickr.com/photos/156697401@N02/53385322120/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/156697401@N02/53384881411/in/dateposted-public/ ...
by Comet102
Tue 28 Nov 2023, 10:13 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Cornwall aviation heritage centre
Replies: 152
Views: 49805

Re: Cornwall aviation heritage centre

That's the one, thanks for the confirmation and link! Sad to see it broken up, but at least part of it went to a good home. I well recall the VC10 arriving at Newquay in 2013 amid a fanfare and celebrations. The pilot Milliken was interviewed by a TV station and the various flight manuals handed ov...
by Comet102
Sat 11 Nov 2023, 6:05 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Cosford changes
Replies: 54
Views: 24511

Re: Cosford changes

Our friends at GSS Architecture want to encourage families to come up with design ideas for the front facade of Hangar 1. 🏡✍️ Here's what you can look forward to: 🖌️ Fun and engaging design activities for the whole family. 🏆 A chance to win the 'Best Design' prize - and it's a good one... 💼 The pri...
by Comet102
Thu 05 Oct 2023, 6:01 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Northolt Night Photoshoot XXIX Thursday 5th October 2023
Replies: 132
Views: 38009

Re: Northolt Night Photoshoot XXIX Thursday 5th October 2023

Canadian Herc over Hendon inbound. 130606
by Comet102
Fri 29 Sep 2023, 10:02 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: NavyWings - News and Updates
Replies: 112
Views: 40628

Re: NavyWings - News and Updates

'Foxy Lady' is the latest acquisition for Bournemouth Aviation Museum, according to Key.aero... https://www.key.aero/article/bournemouth-museum-get-famed-flying-sea-vixen It's going to cost £40,000 to transport her to Bournemouth according to the Sea Vixen FAW2 G-Cvix "Foxy Lady" Facebook...
by Comet102
Fri 29 Sep 2023, 7:18 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Air Show Radom 2023 (Friday, Saturday)
Replies: 14
Views: 5748

Re: Air Show Radom 2023 (Friday, Saturday)

Mike wrote:
Wed 27 Sep 2023, 7:47 am
Because it came from Yeovil for the show, with a Leonardo crew flying it, and returned there afterwards
Thank you for your response, much appreciated.
by Comet102
Tue 26 Sep 2023, 10:16 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Air Show Radom 2023 (Friday, Saturday)
Replies: 14
Views: 5748

Re: Air Show Radom 2023 (Friday, Saturday)

Why does the Merlin still have it's British registration showing?
by Comet102
Thu 07 Sep 2023, 7:14 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: UK RAF base defences?
Replies: 8
Views: 3580

Re: UK RAF base defences?

The RAF Regiment use ORCUS https://www.gov.uk/government/news/counter-drone-tech-and-state-of-the-art-radar-for-the-raf made by Leonardo, called Falcon Shield https://uk.leonardo.com/en/electronics/counter-uas https://www.leonardo.com/en/press-release-detail/-/detail//03-09-2020-leonardo-consegna-al...
by Comet102
Mon 31 Jul 2023, 12:11 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 955218

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

A thief who stole £130,000 worth of goods from a US air force base during the weekend of the Royal International Air Tattoo was caught red-handed. Police officers have revealed the "Spec Ops" tactics they deployed to find a person that went to the air show intending to steal from under th...
by Comet102
Mon 17 Jul 2023, 10:19 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 955218

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

G67 wrote:
Mon 17 Jul 2023, 8:51 am
Any sign of the 262 moving? Thanks!
Leaving at 2 according to the PlanesTV YouTube livestream
by Comet102
Sun 25 Jun 2023, 5:20 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Saturday at the Midlands Air Festival 2023, Ragley Hall
Replies: 0
Views: 438

Saturday at the Midlands Air Festival 2023, Ragley Hall

An enjoyable sunny Saturday at the 2023 Midlands Air Festival at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53000524401_026325290d_b.jpg G-BYWO - Grob G115E Tutor T.1 by Gavin Badger , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52982076438_0bd76de74f_b.jpg G-CMDK [44-13779/WD-...