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by Disaster Area
Mon 23 Oct 2023, 9:39 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Gazelle On Farewell Tour at Barton Heleport.
Replies: 6
Views: 3884

Re: Gazelle On Farewell Tour at Barton Heleport.

Nice set of images. Some real characters in the last photo, I wish them all well in the future. I don't think the cake made it to Middle Wallop!!!
by Disaster Area
Tue 11 Jul 2023, 5:29 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 952470

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

The ME262 is due to arrive at Fairford about 1720 tomorrow in formation with a Spitfire, Mustang and its support Beech King Air
by Disaster Area
Sat 10 Jun 2023, 6:28 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: King's Birthday flypast 17th June (aka Trooping the Colour)
Replies: 78
Views: 27856

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

The flypast for the kings birthday will be bigger than the one proposed for the coronation
by Disaster Area
Sun 04 Jun 2023, 7:49 pm
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: Compton Abbas Vintage Fly-In 3rd June 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 2551

Compton Abbas Vintage Fly-In 3rd June 2023

The Hughes family name will remain etched in Dorset aviation folk-lore as the family responsible for putting Compton Abbas Airfield firmly on the map. In late 2022 it was announced that the Hughes family had sold the airfield to a Mr G Ritchie. Everybody presumed that this was the nail in the coffin...
by Disaster Area
Sun 21 May 2023, 2:51 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Airprox at Old Warden - something for the silly season
Replies: 2
Views: 1177

Re: Airprox at Old Warden

Don't let the Daily Mail see that image!!
by Disaster Area
Sun 21 May 2023, 11:35 am
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Abingdon Air & Country Show 2023
Replies: 27
Views: 15275

Re: Abingdon Air & Country Show 2023

Great day out. No problems getting in or out. Enjoyed the side shows and trade stands and having plenty of time to visit them prior to the start of the flying display. Shame about the Lanc but can't be helped. Great to see a Lynx AH7 again for the first time since they went out of service and very e...
by Disaster Area
Wed 31 Aug 2022, 10:18 pm
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Bournemouth Air Festival 2022
Replies: 25
Views: 13297

Re: Bournemouth Air Festival 2022

B52 added!!
by Disaster Area
Fri 15 Jul 2022, 8:00 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread
Replies: 3495
Views: 485358

Re: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread

I was hoping that the Air Tattoo would pay their respects to Colonel Oksanchenko and what a very poignant and fitting way to do so. Well done DBH
by Disaster Area
Tue 05 Jul 2022, 5:41 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT Tickets Thread - Wanted/For Sale
Replies: 182
Views: 45183

Re: RIAT Tickets Thread - Wanted/For Sale

Frogfoot wrote:
Tue 05 Jul 2022, 5:15 pm
Disaster Area wrote:
Tue 05 Jul 2022, 1:52 pm
I'm looking for either: -

1 x P&V ticket for Wednesday
or
1 x P&V ticket for Thursday
and
2 x P&V tickets for Monday

Not too much to ask for!!

Cheers
Message sent.
Replied
by Disaster Area
Tue 05 Jul 2022, 1:52 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT Tickets Thread - Wanted/For Sale
Replies: 182
Views: 45183

Re: RIAT Tickets Thread - Wanted/For Sale

I'm looking for

2 x P&V tickets for Monday

Not too much to ask for!!

Cheers
by Disaster Area
Tue 14 Jun 2022, 1:25 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: ROKAF C130's at Boscombe Down - Updated with Dep's
Replies: 7
Views: 2048

Re: ROKAF C130's at Boscombe Down - Updated with Dep's

Thanks for the comments, just added some departure images
by Disaster Area
Thu 09 Jun 2022, 7:58 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: ROKAF C130's at Boscombe Down - Updated with Dep's
Replies: 7
Views: 2048

ROKAF C130's at Boscombe Down - Updated with Dep's

2 of the 3 ROKAF C130's that are visiting Boscombe Down in support of the upcoming visit of the Black Eagles Demonstration Team. It was too dark to photograph the third aircraft! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52132756649_cbd4ef30b8_h.jpg 35-730 by Chris Parsons , on Flickr https://live.staticf...
by Disaster Area
Mon 06 Jun 2022, 5:35 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: P&V Monday alternatives
Replies: 12
Views: 2608

Re: P&V Monday alternatives

A friend phoned the organisers and was told there are loads of tickets available for departures day! Go figure!!
by Disaster Area
Mon 06 Jun 2022, 5:23 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread
Replies: 3495
Views: 485358

Re: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread

OscarM wrote:
Mon 06 Jun 2022, 4:32 pm
3 ROKAF C-130's in the UK during RIAT. At least there must be 1 on static. Please, please, please x 1 million. 🙄
They aren't staying in the UK for long
by Disaster Area
Mon 23 May 2022, 11:19 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread
Replies: 3495
Views: 485358

Re: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread

Talk on the south coast of 2 Korean Air 747's arriving at Bournemouth with the aircraft on board for re-assembling by Draken
by Disaster Area
Sun 03 Apr 2022, 7:58 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Heathrow 09R Departures
Replies: 5
Views: 2811

Heathrow 09R Departures

Took advantage of some great weather and the fact that Heathrow were on Easterly ops to capture some Runway 09R departures, in no particular order https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51978940832_429eb982d0_h.jpg YRMXB B737-8 MAX BMS_b by Chris Parsons , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...
by Disaster Area
Sun 03 Apr 2022, 7:50 pm
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: Gold Cup Helicopters 2022
Replies: 2
Views: 1117

Gold Cup Helicopters 2022

2022's Gold Cup day at Cheltenham Race course was blessed with good weather for a change! Movements were dominated by Agusta 109's and it was clear this was the go-to helicopter for corporate events but it was nice to see a variety of other types ferrying punters to the racecourse prior to the racin...
by Disaster Area
Thu 21 May 2020, 3:59 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: The 'NHS' A340's **Updated 20/06/20**
Replies: 0
Views: 2453

The 'NHS' A340's **Updated 20/06/20**

Two of the ex Virgin A340-600 were recently adorned with titles appropriate for the current climate 9H-EAL (ex G-VNAP) wears 'Thank you NHS titles' and features a red heart on the forward fuselage, this has flown at least 5 trips to either China or Kuala Lumpar collecting vital PPE but this afternoo...
by Disaster Area
Tue 12 May 2020, 10:15 am
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Bournemouth Air Festival 2020
Replies: 1
Views: 6564

Re: Bournemouth Air Festival 2020

Cancelled, returns 2nd - 5th September 2021
by Disaster Area
Sun 12 Apr 2020, 12:26 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Miami 2020
Replies: 3
Views: 2312

Miami 2020

I was fortunate enough to get a visit to Miami in prior to the current restrictions. Main visit was to catch the numerous business jets visiting the Miami area in connection with the Superbowl being held at the Hard Rock Stadium. We based ourselves close to Miami airport and each day typically began...
by Disaster Area
Sun 15 Mar 2020, 10:51 pm
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: Cheltenham Gold Cup Helis 2020
Replies: 1
Views: 2315

Cheltenham Gold Cup Helis 2020

The Gold Cup meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse between the 10th and 13th March 2020 was held as normal, visitors by air were well down on normal for Gold Cup Friday with only 43 different heli's attending (usually 70+). It was nice to see an example of the new Agusta A109S Trekker with there only bei...
by Disaster Area
Sat 09 Nov 2019, 2:59 pm
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: All Nippon arrives LA during Tatooine sunset!
Replies: 4
Views: 6912

All Nippon arrives LA during Tatooine sunset!

All Nippon Airlines BB-8 colour schemed 777 JA789A on final approach to Los Angeles during Sunset!

ImageJA789A B777-381ER ANA_b by Chris Parsons, on Flickr
by Disaster Area
Sat 09 Nov 2019, 1:54 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Flying Leathernecks Museum, MCAS Miramar
Replies: 1
Views: 1820

Flying Leathernecks Museum, MCAS Miramar

Located just North of MCAS Miramar near San Diego, CA the Flying Leathernecks museum is acclaimed to be the only museum in the world dedicated to the US Marine Corp. The museum is run by volunteers on a donation basis and has a very good selection of former USMC aircraft. It appears the collection h...
by Disaster Area
Fri 08 Nov 2019, 8:01 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Viva Las Vegas!
Replies: 6
Views: 4774

Viva Las Vegas!

Not long back from a 2 week tour of the US, amongst the many places visited was Las Vegas. Las Vegas McCarran Airport offers the photographer a multitude of places to take images from and I've included photos from several locations in this thread. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49034818226_43af...
by Disaster Area
Sun 01 Sep 2019, 8:49 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Bournemouth Air Festival 2019
Replies: 4
Views: 2236

Bournemouth Air Festival 2019

Bournemouth Seafront has just played host to its annual Air Festival. Despite no Red Arrows this year it is estimated that over 812,000 people attended the 4 day event and this year featured some interesting aircraft, the main attraction being the SAAB Draken of the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight...