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by qwerty
Tue 26 Dec 2017, 10:32 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: The US & UFOs
Replies: 46
Views: 9290

Re: The US & UFOs

I have tried for many years to see a UFO, sadly and despite being an avid sci fi fan i have failed. This is because I am also excellent at aircraft recognition and have learnt about many natural effects in the skies therefore I identify what i view. ( sometimes later using the internet search), on a...
by qwerty
Mon 25 Dec 2017, 9:39 am
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Wreck in Albania
Replies: 1
Views: 2237

Re: Wreck in Albania

thanks for the pic....Fascinating back story...https://www.milavia.net/specials/albania_t-33/
by qwerty
Wed 20 Dec 2017, 5:37 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Blue Flag 2017
Replies: 12
Views: 3976

Re: Blue Flag 2017

Brilliant set of pics of rare front line air force which usually avoids publicity of this type. Like many of your web pics they have impact and suit the subject, thanks for sharing and great web site as well.
by qwerty
Sun 17 Dec 2017, 12:20 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: 17th December 1903
Replies: 7
Views: 1721

Re: 17th December 1903

History is full of examples of those who made an invention practical based on prior work by others, often those who had enough funds to keep going when others had to give up. Good to mark the anniversay of the Wrights and delve into other pioneers work.
by qwerty
Fri 15 Dec 2017, 9:30 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Scampton Airshow 2018
Replies: 320
Views: 117979

Re: Scampton Airshow 2018

Costs exceeded the income so how can you carry on when it made a loss?
by qwerty
Thu 14 Dec 2017, 8:38 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Another Hunter ruined..
Replies: 54
Views: 9235

Re: Another Hunter ruined..

The basic schemes used by the military are designed for a reason but even in service there are many departures for display and celebrations. Why should a not that rare example be singled out for debate? If on the other hand if it is a scrapping of a rare airframe then that is a concern.
by qwerty
Wed 13 Dec 2017, 6:35 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: RAF100
Replies: 155
Views: 38555

Re: RAF100

My comment was made out of frustration and my time in the RAF when i discovered just how few had any interest in aviation.
by qwerty
Wed 13 Dec 2017, 3:35 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Air-2-Air with P-51D at Albstadt-Degerfeld
Replies: 4
Views: 3156

Re: air-to-air with P-51D at Albstadt-Degerfeld

Thank you, very enjoyable set on your website. In particular the choice of backgrounds . As a fellow pro photographer I can confirm that air to air is far from easy and your results are acredit to your skills.
by qwerty
Wed 13 Dec 2017, 12:52 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: RAF100
Replies: 155
Views: 38555

Re: RAF100

The sad thing is that the majority of the MOD and service decision makers are not at all bothered about RAF history,heritage. They run the armed forces as a business, bean counters is the common name given to them.And who knows where the influence of outside PR agencies is used to decide how the RAF...
by qwerty
Thu 07 Dec 2017, 9:40 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Aviation News Dec Issue - Stealth Special
Replies: 1
Views: 797

Re: Aviation News Dec Issue - Stealth Special

Suggest you order a copy direct as it will be hard to spot in newsagents...
by qwerty
Sat 02 Dec 2017, 3:48 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Seoul ADEX 2017 - image heavy
Replies: 11
Views: 4654

Re: Seoul ADEX 2017 - image heavy

Thanks for these, an air arm that fascinates me,amazed to see the 748 still in service.
by qwerty
Sun 10 Sep 2017, 10:21 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2017
Replies: 10
Views: 4073

Re: Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2017

Brilliant set of pics, especially the dusk shots, that formation of aero team aircraft is superb.thanks for sharing....and thanks everyone who posts pics, just dont have time to comment on all of them, keep adding photos everyone, I live in the far North of Scotland and hardly get to see shows in pe...
by qwerty
Wed 06 Sep 2017, 8:45 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: RAF photo of the year 2017
Replies: 4
Views: 1854

Re: RAF photo of the year 2017

It is fascinating to see what the training system for mil photographers is producing. As far as aviation subjects are concerned many images posted on UKAR are of higher standard. The air to air of the Tutors is spoiled by reflections from the perspex which can be avoided by making a foam circular ma...
by qwerty
Sun 27 Aug 2017, 1:17 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Dartmouth Air Display cancelled
Replies: 56
Views: 13814

Re: Dartmouth Air Display cancelled

Some boat owners/renters are the most stroppy people I have had the misfortune to encounter, they cause the coastguard and RNLI many wasted hours with ill advised trips because they are not regulated,licenced in any way. Common sense is not common and you only have to watch videos of them obstructin...
by qwerty
Wed 23 Aug 2017, 3:44 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: One sunny day in August!!
Replies: 4
Views: 2771

Re: One sunny day in August!!

Ian I do not think you should be apologising for the quality. You perhaps are seeking the Holy Grail of capturing fast moving aircraft in incredible detail, however the images I see here and on your site show that you are very good at what you are doing and few could match the results.Thanks for sha...
by qwerty
Wed 02 Aug 2017, 3:47 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: The People’s Mosquito
Replies: 394
Views: 346381

Re: The People’s Mosquito

There is sadly little real interest in airshow bookings for a Mosquito in this countries current shrinking marketplace. Despite the current enthusuiasm this has not been evident when 2 Mosquitoes came on the market in the UK in airworthy condition in the last 40 years. One ended up with Kermit Weeks...
by qwerty
Fri 21 Jul 2017, 10:02 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Civvy Spitfires
Replies: 22
Views: 5449

Re: Civvy Spitfires

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/spitregi ... nh904.html
and civy Spits on Barry Wallonds pages of superb art examples...http://www.wallond.com/Postcard.html
by qwerty
Tue 18 Jul 2017, 6:34 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Indian Jags and more
Replies: 11
Views: 5252

Re: Indian Jags and more

This list seems to confirm Mig 27 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_a ... y_aircraft
congrats on some rare views. A neat artwork of one in this listing...http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2015/06 ... -that.html
by qwerty
Sun 16 Jul 2017, 3:38 pm
Forum: 'Golden Oldies' Photos
Topic: Woodford: RAFA airshows of the 90's
Replies: 23
Views: 8390

Re: Woodford: RAFA airshows of the 90's

I have mixed reactions to the Woodford stories, yes they were often wet and as you say very varied but as a young spotter I was driven mad by the need to sell programmes as an air cadet coached in with many others from all over Lancashire, we used to leave Poulton early. All I wanted to do was tour ...
by qwerty
Fri 14 Jul 2017, 9:28 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: P-8 squadrons announced
Replies: 18
Views: 5183

Re: P-8 squadrons announced

Mike the reason for basing at Lossiemouth is logistical, the revised role for the new fleet is MPA as it was in the time when Kinloss was used before the Nimrods were forced to become airborne command posts over the desert. After the scrapping of the Nimrods the use of Lossiemouth for MPA continued ...
by qwerty
Thu 29 Jun 2017, 8:44 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: RAF Hendon
Replies: 18
Views: 8629

Re: RAF Hendon

"Museums should inspire, inform and entertain" which is certainly what the museum at Kinloss does ...Morayvia,small but perfect with hands on and guides.