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by Russ
Tue 11 Jul 2017, 2:54 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)
Replies: 5050
Views: 867094

Re: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)

For the number crunchers amongst you the Jap is numbered 601, it taxied right past me at Brize.

Amazing news on the Ukrainian's. :clap: :clap:
by Russ
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 11:31 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: BALTOPS 2017- RAF Fairford
Replies: 15
Views: 6250

Re: BALTOPS 2017- RAF Fairford

Outstanding set Stu. So great to see all three there as you say. :clap: :cool:

I never managed to get to Fairford during the Ex, but had a B-52 and B-1 fly over Brize. Plus could hear the B-1 departure from there the next morning. :cool:
by Russ
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 11:13 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: MoD says 2017 'Year of the Navy'
Replies: 61
Views: 20374

Re: MoD says 2017 'Year of the Navy'

Reported in national press that when computer software added in 2004 at time of design Windows XP was fitted and it seems to be the system still in use. So much for a modern Navy,no aircraft and a computer system out of date. US nuclear weapons force still use 1970s-era computer system and 8-inch f...
by Russ
Mon 26 Jun 2017, 10:48 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: MoD says 2017 'Year of the Navy'
Replies: 61
Views: 20374

Re: MoD says 2017 'Year of the Navy'

It's remarkable that the carrier has been to sea for only a few hours and the F-35 is getting berated. Do you honestly think the sea trials for the carrier won't take years? It's the largest ship and one of the most advanced, plus unique, that the Navy has ever operated. Give it time. I said many ye...
by Russ
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 1:30 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: F35A - grounded
Replies: 13
Views: 3908

Re: F35A - grounded

capercaillie wrote:No logic is going to stop us forming a baying demonic crowd intent on a witchhunt and burning of the devil's spawn! :mad: :hide:


Unless it turns up at RIAT and then everyone will take lots of pictures, as last year proved. :lol: :lol:
by Russ
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 11:38 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: F35A - grounded
Replies: 13
Views: 3908

Re: F35A - grounded

And still they want to replace the A10 with this aircraft! Not anymore. http://www.scout.com/military/warrior/story/1661272-air-force-budget-funds-all-283-a-10-aircraft Cost and affordability will also be a very large part of the equation when it comes to making determinations about an A-10 replace...
by Russ
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 9:27 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: F35A - grounded
Replies: 13
Views: 3908

Re: F35A - grounded

Strange it's only the Luke jets though?
by Russ
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 9:26 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: F35A - grounded
Replies: 13
Views: 3908

Re: F35A - grounded

The Super Hornet has also a similar problem recently.

Also unlike the F-22, the F-35 has a backup oxygen system.

Better safe than sorry though.
by Russ
Mon 12 Jun 2017, 4:32 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: What is the deal with the commentary?
Replies: 34
Views: 21547

Re: What is the deal with the commentary?

The B-52 miss Dan is referring to is due to the poorly located commentary position, over which Jonathan will have had no control, but don't let that stop you trying to further your own career, Dan I wasn't there but if he failed to announce both the B-52 and B-1 flyby as it sounds, that's a pretty ...
by Russ
Mon 12 Jun 2017, 9:27 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Ex SABER STRIKE/BALTOPS 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 5403

Re: Ex SABER STRIKE/BALTOPS 2017

Brilliant set! :clap: :cool:
by Russ
Fri 09 Jun 2017, 11:27 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)
Replies: 5050
Views: 867094

Re: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)

capercaillie wrote:With the expected arrival of two B-2s into Fairford this afternoon

They arrived this morning. Obviously the USAF are happy for them to stay for the next six weeks. :biggrin:
by Russ
Thu 08 Jun 2017, 4:28 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: RAF Cosford Air Show 2017 - [Main Topic]
Replies: 1535
Views: 361222

Re: RAF Cosford Air Show 2017 - [Main Topic]

Shyft87 wrote:there are currently 24... thats twenty-four c130's in the RAF fleet.

21.
by Russ
Thu 08 Jun 2017, 8:59 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Soaring Eagles in Wales
Replies: 5
Views: 2553

Re: Soaring Eagles in Wales

Outstanding Stu. :clap: :cool:
by Russ
Wed 07 Jun 2017, 10:14 am
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: RAF Cosford Air Show 2017 - [Main Topic]
Replies: 1535
Views: 361222

Re: RAF Cosford Air Show 2017 - [Main Topic]

B-1. Blimey Preoch you and the team have exceeded yourselves. Bravo. :clap: :cool: :drool: :up:
by Russ
Tue 06 Jun 2017, 12:59 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Wellesbourne Demolition Plan
Replies: 49
Views: 14950

Re: Wellesbourne Demolition Plan

Council chiefs commit to safeguard future of Wellesbourne Airfield Announced yesterday. COUNCIL chiefs have committed to safeguarding the future of Wellesbourne Airfield. Stratford District Council’s decided in December to remove permitted development rights to demolish buildings at the airfield fo...
by Russ
Tue 06 Jun 2017, 12:35 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)
Replies: 5050
Views: 867094

Re: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)

to me filling 8 slots with near identical planes doing near identical routines just smacked of lazy programming and "well we couldn't get anything else to come to the show so here's another F-16" Yes, because there are literally countless F-16 demos around the world, lining up, desperate ...
by Russ
Tue 06 Jun 2017, 9:03 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)
Replies: 5050
Views: 867094

Re: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)

Unless I've missed it, but the Polish, usually excellent supporters of RIAT, have yet to show their hand?
by Russ
Mon 05 Jun 2017, 3:54 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: RAF Cosford Air Show 2017 - [Main Topic]
Replies: 1535
Views: 361222

Re: RAF Cosford Air Show 2017 - [Main Topic]

Credit to Preoch and the team. Hope the weather is kinder this year. :clap: :cool:
by Russ
Fri 02 Jun 2017, 8:42 am
Forum: 'Golden Oldies' Photos
Topic: Mildenhall Air Fetes 80's to 90's
Replies: 13
Views: 6505

Re: Mildenhall Air Fetes 80's to 90's

Great stuff. Cracking pics and some tremendous memories in there. :clap: :cool:
by Russ
Fri 02 Jun 2017, 8:41 am
Forum: 'Golden Oldies' Photos
Topic: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Replies: 14
Views: 5477

Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989

Great stuff. I think '89 was my first Air Fete, so this thread brings back a few somewhat hazy memories. :clap: :clap:
by Russ
Thu 01 Jun 2017, 3:16 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Buccaneer XN974 returns to life.
Replies: 13
Views: 6126

Re: Buccaneer XN974 returns to life.

Splendid. :clap: :clap: :cool:

Kudos to the whole team. :up:
by Russ
Thu 01 Jun 2017, 2:09 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)
Replies: 5050
Views: 867094

Re: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)

Fumbles wrote:Now if only I could hitch a ride over. :grin:

You'd need to take a sleeping bag, pillow and some form of camping mattress Rod. :wink:
by Russ
Wed 31 May 2017, 2:04 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Sea Vixen XP924 Thread
Replies: 479
Views: 139678

Re: Sea Vixen XP924 Thread

Quite remarkable. :clap:

Of course, this is only cosmetic, inevitably they'll be more damage inside.
by Russ
Tue 30 May 2017, 4:24 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Sea Vixen XP924 Thread
Replies: 479
Views: 139678

Re: Sea Vixen XP924 Thread

Hard to tell from the footage of the move today, but it certainly appeared to be in a much better condition than I expected. Not that simple obviously but full credit to Cdr Hargreaves and the robust build of the airframe. :up:
by Russ
Tue 30 May 2017, 1:01 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: USAF RC-135 ops to move to RAF Fairford
Replies: 61
Views: 15982

Re: USAF RC-135 ops to move to RAF Fairford

Also wasn't there a U-2 on base during RIAT in the last few years? Albeit in a hangar out of view. But that didn't seem to cause any problems.

Either way, it's got to be good news for RIAT as it make Fairford's long term future somewhat more secure.