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by Birderman
Fri 16 Jun 2023, 10:42 am
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: King's Birthday flypast 17th June (aka Trooping the Colour)
Replies: 78
Views: 27091

Re: King's Birthday flypast 17th June (aka Trooping the Colour)

Does anyone know exact routing after the Palace - ie are most likely to flyover RAF Noirtholt before dispersal (as used to be normal with Trooping the colour flypasts) or will the be flying over Heathrow again as the last few special/significant commemoration flypasts. I'm not sure if I take the ris...
by Birderman
Thu 04 May 2023, 7:28 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Kings Coronation flypast?
Replies: 201
Views: 34858

Re: Kings Coronation flypast?

I would be interested to know if the flypast will head out over Heathrow as couple of the last ones or if they will revert to the traditional route to RAF Northolt ? It would help me decide on the best vantage point :) Whilst the NOTAMS give good info regarding timings they don't really help with pr...
by Birderman
Fri 02 Sep 2022, 7:54 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Northolt Night Photoshoot XXVIIa Thursday 13th October 2022
Replies: 100
Views: 20919

Re: Northolt Night Photoshoot XXVIIa Thursday 13th October 2022

Can I be added to the list please ? do I need to do anything else to get added ?
by Birderman
Thu 25 Aug 2022, 1:07 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Northolt Night Photoshoot XXVIIa Thursday 13th October 2022
Replies: 100
Views: 20919

Re: Northolt Night Photoshoot XXVIIa Thursday 13th October 2022

just went to website https://www.northoltnightshoots.com/apply.html to fill in application form - says it is now closed - does it mean I'm too late to register interest or a problem with the website ?
by Birderman
Tue 31 May 2022, 1:20 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Queens Jubilee - Flypast
Replies: 120
Views: 32639

Re: Queens Jubilee - Flypast

Looks like the Reds will be heading out over Heathrow ? https://www.military-airshows.co.uk/press22/redarrowsschedule2022.htm?fbclid=IwAR3YX7vwl1V7EI4okS9ZmSTEufKf2p8kfvj3GekykDAsdp0xmMoWPfruZSo But what about other stuff, will any fly over Northolt as usual or is it likely most will fly over Heathr...
by Birderman
Tue 03 May 2022, 11:48 am
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Queens Jubilee - Flypast
Replies: 120
Views: 32639

Queens Jubilee - Flypast

Is there a flypast for the queens Jubilee this year ?

If so, any details of dates, timings and route etc. would be appreciated ?
by Birderman
Sat 13 Jun 2020, 10:01 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Reds & Patrouille over Heathrow
Replies: 46
Views: 8889

Re: Reds & Patrouille over Heathrow

Does this even make sense given that the Queen's birthday flypast has been cancelled this year ?
by Birderman
Sat 13 Jun 2020, 9:50 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Reds & Patrouille over Heathrow
Replies: 46
Views: 8889

Re: Reds & Patrouille over Heathrow

What's the source for this info, I can't find anything online... Is this definite go ahead ?
by Birderman
Sun 17 May 2020, 4:14 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: C17 Overhead LHR
Replies: 3
Views: 1157

C17 Overhead LHR

This morning 17/5/20 around 7.15am a C17 Globemaster OTT Osterley heading SW towards LHR
Has anyone got any info on this ?

TIA

Kish Woolmore
by Birderman
Thu 07 May 2020, 9:27 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: RAF Flypasts VE Day
Replies: 27
Views: 6370

Re: RAF Flypasts VE Day

Daily Mail are doing a Spitfire flypast... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... homes.html
by Birderman
Wed 04 Mar 2020, 1:46 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Aircraft seen randomly at unexpected but most welcome times
Replies: 96
Views: 14955

Re: Aircraft seen randomly at unexpected but most welcome ti

can't remember exact date, mid 70s at Shcool during afternoon break a Super Guppy flying into Heathrow - I believe it had technical issue and stayed for while at Heathrow waiting for parts... Another time at home in West London probably 69 heard a terrific roar of jet flying over, rushed out just in...
by Birderman
Fri 20 Sep 2019, 12:45 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: 4 apaches 1 chinnook High Wycombe
Replies: 2
Views: 1886

Re: 4 apaches 1 chinnook High Wycombe

Big Eric wrote: :handbag:
What's a 'Chinnook', have Boeing renamed it recently? :grin:

From FighterControl :-

"13:30 'Vanguard' formation, flight of 2 x Apache, 2 x Wildcat and a Chinook just departed Northolt."


Speedy typing causing typos.... ha ha :lol: :biggrin:
by Birderman
Thu 19 Sep 2019, 12:38 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: 4 apaches 1 chinnook High Wycombe
Replies: 2
Views: 1886

4 apaches 1 chinnook High Wycombe

Just Now 13:36 19/09/19
formation 4 Apaches and 1 Chinnook heading south over M40 Between J3 and J4
by Birderman
Mon 22 Jul 2019, 12:43 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Helicopter on Vanguard Building
Replies: 3
Views: 1785

Helicopter on Vanguard Building

Vanguard Removals on A40 West London, are well known for having all types of things, particularly aircraft. mounted on top of their building. In the past they have had Lightning, Hunter, Spifire, Buccaneer.... currently they have a Helicopter ?

Does anyone know any details of this craft ?

TIA
by Birderman
Thu 28 Mar 2019, 3:49 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Apache heading N over High Wycombe
Replies: 0
Views: 721

Apache heading N over High Wycombe

Just now 15:45pm 2x Apache heading Noth fairly low over east side of High Wycombe

Any ideas on why and where etc. ?
by Birderman
Tue 19 Feb 2019, 1:52 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: BA 100 Livery Error
Replies: 2
Views: 1646

BA 100 Livery Error

I notice that the Union Jack on the side of the 747 in BOAC livery for BA100 appears to be upside down on the Starboard side yet it is correct on the Port side ?

Is this my imagination or am I looking into too much detail ?
by Birderman
Mon 16 Jul 2018, 12:20 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: B25 Overhead High Wycombe
Replies: 0
Views: 1012

B25 Overhead High Wycombe

This morning Red Bull B25 Mitchel overhead High Wycombe - I expect was heading towards Farnborough
by Birderman
Fri 06 Jul 2018, 11:47 am
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Chinook Northbound
Replies: 1
Views: 650

Chinook Northbound

A Chinook just fown North across M40 to the east of High Wycombe

Any info on this would be appreciated

Is there a reason why these do not appear on Flightradar24 ?
by Birderman
Fri 17 Nov 2017, 4:26 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Re: Northolt Night Photoshoot XXIVa Thursday 19th April 2018
Replies: 266
Views: 58942

Re: Northolt Night Photoshoot XXIV Thursday 22nd March 2018

Awesome,
I had to miss the last one due to prior engagements
Would like to be on the list for this, do I need to email my interest is it sufficient to leave this message....


Kish Woolmore
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by Birderman
Sun 18 Jun 2017, 10:16 am
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Queens Flypast and FR24 ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1200

Queens Flypast and FR24 ?

Just wandering has anyone got details of the actual routes the Flypast took yesterday ?

Is there a possibility that they can be found on Flightradar24 or any other similar app ?
Are there similar apps/websites ?

TIA
by Birderman
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 8:11 am
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Queen's Birthday Flypast Practice 13-15th June 2017
Replies: 19
Views: 4341

Re: Queen's Birthday Flypast Practice 13-15th June 2017

Do we Know what aircraft to expect in the line up yet ? is there any websites that give the info ?
by Birderman
Mon 05 Jun 2017, 1:28 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Northolt XXIIa evening - some of my shots
Replies: 1
Views: 865

Northolt XXIIa evening - some of my shots

A good evening was had, thanks to all the staff/volunteers and Phil for organising the event.... looking forward to the next one... [url][url=https://flic.kr/p/UeocmH] https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4287/34281997053_fd5faae27d_b.jpg [/url] 1O7A8007.jpg by KishW-Aviation , on Flickr[/url] [url][url=ht...
by Birderman
Thu 25 May 2017, 1:24 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Northolt Evening Photoshoot XXIIa 1st June 2017
Replies: 68
Views: 21998

Re: Northolt Evening Photoshoot XXIIa 1st June 2017

is booking number same as originally in March ?

TIA
by Birderman
Mon 13 Feb 2017, 5:02 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Northolt Night Photoshoot XXII - UPDATE: NOW 1ST JUNE
Replies: 248
Views: 60081

Re: Northolt Night Photoshoot XXII

Guess no chance of getting the Tornado or Hercules back, missed them last time
Wouldn't mind the Bronco either ?

:smile: :smile: