From what I've read the OSD isn't 2017 but support for the D version will start to be reduced by the OEMs as spares etc will stop being made therefore increasing the cost of keeping the D's going past that date.

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Hi all, I'm selling my Canon 400mm L Prime. Excellent condition with a couple of small paint chips. The lens hood has just been repaired because it was jammed and the focussing assembly has also been replaced because it was sticky when trying to focus manually. All work done by Fixation in London. L...

FGR2 wrote:Having worked with a project team I can imagine there are a load of project managers at LM with their heads in their hands thinking when the hell is this shambles going to be over, so I can go and work on something else.

Quite the opposite!

PR Diasaster!!! Was it ever coming a week ago, doubt it. Time to pull out the glossy Rafale and hornet Brochures. DAVE = Diasaster and very Elusive! On with the Show!! You have no idea what sort of effort has gone into trying to get the clearance to come over. The fact they've waited this long to f...

As we have such a limited defence budget and a reasonable relationship with the US why dont we just operate hand me downs from Davis Monthan. Because we're better than that and are not a third world nation. We have ambitions and responsibilities with a sizeable defence budget to go along with it. T...

What a set of photos. Last one is surreal and my favourite.

Very nice shots! Welcome to the board.

This was on the Telegraph website before it went on the Daily Mail's site but without the "afterburner" headline.

I think I'll try posting my question in here as this is the dedicated F-35 coming to the UK thread and not a participation thread. I asked (in the RIAT participation thread) if the F-35B would be showing off it's STOVL capabilities. Obviously this has sort of been answered here, a case of wait and ...

tankbuster81 wrote:Which Infant school painted the Canards? Its Embarrassing!

The reasons for RIAT's decline in attendance terms at least is down to many, many reasons. I'd suggest the following are just some of them, which the new man could do worse than consider... * Heavy-handed security and resulting queues * Spiralling cost * Mediocre and repeat displays year on year * ...

Fantastic news!

I hope RAF Coningsby have a BBMF photoshoot with both Lanc's planned...

Nice shot Keith. It's good to see you posting again.

Really guys? A PR blunder because they sent out an email?



I've had similar emails in past years, so what? If it really bothers you, unsubscribe.

Duxford was definitely not at capacity on Sunday. The majority of those who went to the field had no intention of going inside so I don't understand that argument. The "payloading" at RIAT is far more heinous, depriving a charity show of income, while lining the pockets of opportunistic la...

I'm surprised I didn't bump into you Chris!

Number 4 is very nice!

Cracking shots Andy. It was a fantastic day yesterday!

My only gripe with the flypast was..........Spitfires -- Why ?? Not part in the actual Raid & 617 never equipped with them , so a pointless addition. Not pointless at all. Spitfires were used prior to the raid to take photographs of each target and after the raid to confirm success. So very muc...

Thank you chaps, much appreciated. It was an excellent day.

Habu21, on the contrary, only 4 or 5 simple steps in PS. If they took any longer to edit I'd never get around to it!

Thanks again.

Good evening all, I was one of lucky ones to get on base for the enthusiasts day at RAF Leuichars during the last week of Joint Warrior. What a great day! Brilliant hosts, superb access, great aircraft and some sunshine on top. Nothing more could be asked for! Special thanks to the team at RAF Leuch...

Good afternoon all, Just a few shots from a nice but blustery day at RAF Lossiemouth back in April. Thanks for looking, Andy 1. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7359/8731786720_d6bd83e834_b.jpg _MG_0550 by Andrew J Beaumont , on Flickr 2. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/8730665233_bb13eaf710_b.jpg _...

Great images there Ben. Looks like you enjoyed yourself! Nos 23,24 and 30 are my picks from the bunch.

No one is forcing you to pay £55 Dan!

Excellent post D200.