I was just wondering if there were any developments regarding the Belfast sitting at Cairns in Australia? Last I heard was a possible engine run being planned / taking place. Rob Read on Facebook recently that it will be getting the chop per the Airports request. Really hope that’s not the case, bu...

HeyfordDave111 wrote:Apparently, wont be back at the Wave anytime soon (probably ever).
A cracking case, apparently, of burning your bridges.

Oh please tell! He was a corker at The Fairford media event last week

Mike wrote:

wezgulf3 wrote:

Mike wrote:Westland Widgeon at Durley (?)

Would love to know more about this project!

Wes...

https://siteapps.caa.co.uk/g-info/

G-EUKS

Ah not the rotary version, shame.

But thanks

wes...

Mike wrote:Westland Widgeon at Durley (?)

Would love to know more about this project!

Wes...

Paul Waggett wrote:Does this mean there'll be a competition for a new generation air superiority platform?

Pilatus PC-12 will be used to fulfil the gap.

Wes...

So no disrepect, but what was this? £30 for three aircraft???? Gets worse every event! Come on, do we not all pay towards this hobby in some respect? How much does a standard trip to the States cost?? or going down down to CRUZEX or any road trip in the UK or Europe cost? and not for anywhere near ...

Interesting thread, i wonder if HHA have the necessary approvals from both BAFA in Germany and DTSA in Washington for the aircraft? I highly doubt that DTSA would approve transfer of the APG-65, ALR-68 and J79 tech data to a UK Private Entity, the provisos on TPT for an item sold, and later upgrade...

The last couple of updates have been fantastic, going to make Fridays arrivals interesting as I don’t know where to go!!

Wes...

It does seem criminal that the E3’s have never had an upgrade program. Surely we could have shared the cost with France when they did theirs.
Wes...

It just makes sense to purchase the E-7, it would have parts commonality with the Poseidon, it is regarded as one of the most advanced AEW&C aircraft on the market, and it would be much more affordable than upgrading the aging E-3D fleet. 7 or 8 E-7s would be a nice number, and an extra 3 or 4 ...

I’m guessing a link to the webcam 4K, UHD 3D surround sound video of XH558 taxiing is available online, which of course would help explain the 30k IT bill?!?

Wes...

The way this will end will be 558 getting scrapped, the nose section getting saved, but the rest will be sold off so the chosen few at VttST get one last payday.

Wes...

A handful of shots of KNIFE 71 operating out of Portland this week. https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1779/43064700515_e6d8a86fe1_b.jpg https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1775/43921774762_d4f94e0976_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/942/43064701035_d81b9fb58d_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/940/4306470...

So it remains a mystery how they burned through 30K in IT costs if that doesn't include Social Media management. 30K isn't far short of the entire turnover for the year for VRT at Southend - even when they had a hangar and managed to do a taxi run (albeit not a public one yet). Or think of it anoth...

Ouragan wrote:I believe that Spangdahlem was mooted as the likely destination for the 352nd SOW.

I believe that the issue with low flying in Germany is causing some concern with them moving to Germany.

Wes...

Are we really sure that they won't just axe the Red Arrows on the basis there is nowhere for them to go? I believe you may have hit the nail on the head there... In this age of continued austerity - how can we possibly justify their existence? Arthur As this is a aviation enthusiasts' forum based i...

Think they had similar restrictions last year, pretty sad really. Wes... They didn`t seem to know what they we doing last year, i did Saturday am with small lens for static only and had no issues nor did i see any restrictions and went back Sunday with a 100-400 for flying and got in without issue,...

Think they had similar restrictions last year, pretty sad really.

Wes...

lambo17841 wrote:Should go in the airshow section I know but worth seeing comments here.
Read the photo guidelines at the bottom.

https://www.oceanaairshow.com/

John in Seaford

The only thing I can see is in the FAQ’s, which say only photo limitation is for no photography inside hangars.

Wes...

Thank you for posting this Lee, im sure some will still find something to gripe about it though!

Wes...

French Army helicopters in glorious South of France Sun.....perfect!

Wes

I think a line needs to be drawn under this. It is what it is. Phil, Lee and the guys do an amazing job, but unfortunately it’s 2018 and the world is changing, and it’s not going to please everyone.

Wes...

Nice to have a flying F 4 over here again though a bit like there Bucceneer it will disappear off the face of the Earth never to be heard of again!. The Hunter at HHA costs £4000 per fillup, the Bucc holds 12 tonnes of fuel. The only reason the Hunters are flying is that contracts exist which pays ...

Nice to have a flying F 4 over here again though a bit like there Bucceneer it will disappear off the face of the Earth never to be heard of again!. The Hunter at HHA costs £4000 per fillup, the Bucc holds 12 tonnes of fuel. The only reason the Hunters are flying is that contracts exist which pays ...

A selection of pictures from this past weekends Airshow at Nancy-Ochey, despite the crazy heat, a worthy last minute trip over to the Champagne region. Wes... https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1769/43161577871_18120827d9_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/842/42257313505_ecc08093f8_b.jpg https://c2.sta...