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by capercaillie
Wed 17 Apr 2024, 2:49 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 wishlist.
Replies: 694
Views: 200692

Re: RIAT 2024 wishlist.

Tomorrows update ... I've said this a couple of weeks and been wrong so far but .... Canadian Static, like we said previously, hopefully the Aurora and more heavies. As always I could be way off the mark Yes, you could. We could be more adventurous and say Serbian Oraos, Qatari F-15s, Colombian Kfi...
by capercaillie
Wed 17 Apr 2024, 2:40 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread
Replies: 1165
Views: 655642

Re: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread

Morgangalley wrote:
Wed 17 Apr 2024, 2:37 pm
The likeliest of the ACC demos imo is the F-35. Only one with a gap in the schedule that has permanent based aircraft in Europe. Would be nice to see how the RAF Role Demo with the B variant compares with the F-35A demo of the usaf.
Well lets hope if it does appear they won't try hovering!
by capercaillie
Wed 17 Apr 2024, 2:39 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: AirPower 2022
Replies: 2
Views: 324

Re: AirPower 2022

Great shots, really like the Mi35 and Alouette but I have to be honest I just do not like angled runway shots at all.
by capercaillie
Wed 17 Apr 2024, 1:06 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Exercise Iniochos 2024
Replies: 6
Views: 378

Re: Exercise Iniochos 2024

Wow, an impressive selection of types and schemes. Must say the Romanian F-16s look really good but those Qatari Rafales are something else.

Disruptive camos rule.

Super results there Shaun.
by capercaillie
Wed 17 Apr 2024, 12:17 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo :: Wednesday
Replies: 4
Views: 351

Re: SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo :: Wednesday

Wow, there are cerainly a lot of different types on offer there and very well photographed in all the conditions Sean. They've certainly gone to town on the MiG29 paint job, the seaplanes are lovely and the Storch looks dreadful. Good to see a proper Canadian Chippie with the correct canopy as well....
by capercaillie
Tue 16 Apr 2024, 1:17 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: FRIAT 2024
Replies: 188
Views: 45105

Re: FRIAT 2024

Well for a lot more money year on year the package is decidedly getting poorer value for money. Less aircraft to photograph on Monday departures (sign of the times) Worse food Since Friday has become a public day no clear walk around the static on the day before No escorted static walk around on th...
by capercaillie
Tue 16 Apr 2024, 11:55 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: FRIAT 2024
Replies: 188
Views: 45105

Re: FRIAT 2024

Well for a lot more money year on year the package is decidedly getting poorer value for money. Less aircraft to photograph on Monday departures (sign of the times) Worse food Since Friday has become a public day no clear walk around the static on the day before No escorted static walk around on the...
by capercaillie
Tue 16 Apr 2024, 11:31 am
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the week #101 Backlit Photos - Shooting into the sun
Replies: 13
Views: 460

Re: Topic of the week #101 Backlit Photos - Shooting into the sun

Not what I normally try and do but I've trawled the bin and https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50373386621_6e898ea15e_b.jpg F-111F 70-2374/LN 494FS/48FW US Air Force RAF Lakenheath by Paul Downes , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50306551301_a91c39db69_b.jpg Tu22M3 unmarked c/n 121234...
by capercaillie
Mon 15 Apr 2024, 3:59 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 wishlist.
Replies: 694
Views: 200692

Re: RIAT 2024 wishlist.

HeyfordDave111 wrote:
Mon 15 Apr 2024, 3:13 pm
Be nice one day to get 'Doc' as its been many a year since weve had an American 4 engine propeller driven bomber.
B-17 was there in 2022.
by capercaillie
Fri 12 Apr 2024, 2:38 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: COAP - Solway Special
Replies: 1
Views: 425

Re: COAP - Solway Special

Nice shots, the Vulcan looks well cared for. Looks like its been kept in a box, along with the crew.

Not sure a big belly Lightning should be wearing 56sqn checkerboard tail markings. I believe the flamboyance ended on their F3s.
by capercaillie
Fri 12 Apr 2024, 12:18 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024
Replies: 223
Views: 47328

Re: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024

Maybe its a Dutch Chinook?
by capercaillie
Fri 12 Apr 2024, 12:05 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread
Replies: 1165
Views: 655642

Re: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread

bobby 1211 wrote:
Fri 12 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
Yes, but the three air arms above usually bring the most static aircraft.
Appreciating there may be more this year, Canada have brought one last year and two the year before that. Don't think so.
by capercaillie
Fri 12 Apr 2024, 10:17 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread
Replies: 1165
Views: 655642

Re: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread

Very pleased with the Jordanian vipers - although not sure why anyone would prefer a grey Hercules over a lovely sandy camo one? Because I am looking every year since my first (R)IAT in 1995 at the same airframes (344, 345, 346, 347) so yes, I would be very happy with a new Jordanian AF Hercules. E...
by capercaillie
Thu 11 Apr 2024, 11:49 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Interesting Internet
Replies: 2466
Views: 913048

Re: Interesting Internet

MiG_Eater wrote:
Thu 11 Apr 2024, 11:40 am
Anyone who blanketly disparages heli displays obviously never saw the Czech Hind team in the '90s!
Or the Grasshoppers................🦗......OK we'll stick to the Czech Hind Team.
by capercaillie
Thu 11 Apr 2024, 11:40 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread
Replies: 1165
Views: 655642

Re: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread

Hungarian flying in the release but static on the aircraft page. C'mon Cosford get it sorted!!!!! Does it? ;-) That's more like it Andy. I take it you're not responsible for the lighting display at Cosford as well? :star_struck: Just to be even more pedant though, regarding the Jordanian fast jets,...
by capercaillie
Thu 11 Apr 2024, 11:24 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread
Replies: 1165
Views: 655642

Re: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread

Is there any plans for Saab, as sponsors, to display the JAS-39E again to add to this year's Gripen 36th anniversary line up I wonder?

Anybody up for a commemorative Brazilian?
by capercaillie
Thu 11 Apr 2024, 11:15 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 wishlist.
Replies: 694
Views: 200692

Re: RIAT 2024 wishlist.

JMC wrote:
Thu 11 Apr 2024, 11:07 am
I wonder if we might get one of those dark grey F-16's from Jordan?

https://x.com/RealAirPower1/status/1651660302209916934
Fingers crossed as the others look complete wrecks.
by capercaillie
Thu 11 Apr 2024, 11:10 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread
Replies: 1165
Views: 655642

Re: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread

Skyflash wrote:
Thu 11 Apr 2024, 11:08 am
Really nice update, Qatari NH-90 feels like the epitome of what RIAT should be all about :clap:
Will look good on arrivals day. :laughing: Now lets hope Boeing confirm the F-15QA display.
by capercaillie
Thu 11 Apr 2024, 11:06 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread
Replies: 1165
Views: 655642

Re: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread

Hungarian flying in the release but static on the aircraft page. C'mon Cosford get it sorted!!!!!
by capercaillie
Wed 10 Apr 2024, 3:24 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Catch them while you can...
Replies: 108
Views: 47271

Re: Catch them while you can...

That's a shame, it was always a long shot without support types available, but it would have been nice to see a fifth nation operating them at the Tattoo.
by capercaillie
Wed 10 Apr 2024, 9:07 am
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024
Replies: 223
Views: 47328

Re: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024

I think its in reference to it being someone either flashing a torch on and off or having a selection of different sized multi-coloured bulbs like you would find in B&Q, as opposed to the latest state of the art flat heap based at Marham.
by capercaillie
Tue 09 Apr 2024, 9:27 am
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the Week #100: Hundredth Anniversar...eh? (RCAF 100)
Replies: 19
Views: 1140

Re: Topic of the Week #100: Hundredth Anniversar...eh? (RCAF 100)

Attractive but I agree not as stunning as the 2017 machine, the 2018 edition https://live.staticflickr.com/1782/41675861300_522802e5b3_h.jpg CF-188A Hornet 188776 401 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force by Paul Downes , on Flickr The Polaris has been surprisingly "common" at UK shows compare...
by capercaillie
Tue 09 Apr 2024, 9:02 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 wishlist.
Replies: 694
Views: 200692

Re: RIAT 2024 wishlist.

Or preferably they could bring something altogether better like [...] T-41 [...] Agreed, the Kaan is incredibly ugly and really just looks like a bad F-22 ripoff, I'd prefer the named aircraft in this list over the Kaan anyday! Never thought I'd see the day that a Cessna 172 would appear on the wis...
by capercaillie
Fri 05 Apr 2024, 6:39 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 wishlist.
Replies: 694
Views: 200692

Re: RIAT 2024 wishlist.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and plenty would be having an accident in their pants if the ugliest of them all - the A-10 - was to show up. Variety is the spice of life after all. Would quite like to see a Boramae too but the Korean's aren't ongoing yet. Nowt to do with ugliness. Its about c...