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by Burleysway
Sun 08 Oct 2023, 5:18 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Liverpool (Speke) Airport Airshows Over The Years (Photos And Reports)
Replies: 1
Views: 2299

Re: Liverpool (Speke) Airport Airshows Over The Years (Photos And Reports)

Thanks Eddie. Certainly is informative. Reminds me of the old Leicester Air Displays from the same era.
by Burleysway
Thu 31 Aug 2023, 5:28 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Top Guns Channel 4
Replies: 7
Views: 2719

Re: Top Guns Channel 4

Superb so far. But I’m surprised they reveal the names of the pilots, or could they be using a pseudonym?
by Burleysway
Sun 09 Jul 2023, 8:39 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Weather watch 23
Replies: 282
Views: 44044

Re: Weather watch 23

Jameslw1993 wrote:
Sun 09 Jul 2023, 8:26 am
Now that we're drawing closer, the weather forecast isn't looking too bad for the majority of the six days. 👍
Good, let’s hope it stays that way 🤞
by Burleysway
Fri 07 Jul 2023, 4:59 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Kempsford
Replies: 12
Views: 7018

Re: Kempsford

Arriving early Wednesday, comes round quick doesn’t it. My 15th time staying at Kempsford.
by Burleysway
Thu 29 Jun 2023, 5:18 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Weather watch 23
Replies: 282
Views: 44044

Re: Weather watch 23

UK hot weather: 40C heatwave to blast Britain as high pressure builds Despite recent downpours and cooler temperatures, the Met Office said there were indications for “above-average temperatures are stronger” from July 12 to July 26. https://www.gbnews.com/weather/uk-hot-weather-heatwave-met-office...
by Burleysway
Sun 20 Nov 2022, 8:15 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Doncaster Sheffield - it's all over - or is it?
Replies: 2
Views: 2906

Re: Doncaster Sheffield - it's all over - or is it?

Middle Eastern rescue bid for Doncaster Airport stalled over proof of funding source Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s rescue by a consortium from the Middle East has stalled following a stand-off with owners Peel Group, whose bosses claimed they were unable to verify the names of those bankrolling the...
by Burleysway
Wed 13 Jul 2022, 4:19 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Kempsford 2022
Replies: 24
Views: 8002

Re: Kempsford 2022

All packed up & heading down to Kempsford shortly. Regards to all :)
by Burleysway
Sun 10 Jul 2022, 1:35 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Weather watch '22
Replies: 130
Views: 21152

Re: Weather watch '22

Heatwaves: What do they do to the body and who is at risk?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49112807

Some useful info from the BBC
by Burleysway
Fri 08 Jul 2022, 9:06 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Weather watch '22
Replies: 130
Views: 21152

Re: Weather watch '22

UK weather: Longest heatwave in four years is on its way Temperatures in southern England and Wales expected to reach 31C on Monday and Tuesday, and the high 30s towards the end of next week https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/07/07/heath-alert-issued-uk-set-bake-week-long-heatwave/ Heatwave heal...
by Burleysway
Wed 11 Nov 2020, 12:48 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
Replies: 237
Views: 66181

Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?

It is being reported tonight on the Bruntingthorpe Facebook page that work on the new museum has begun and will include a ground running area, a bit of positive news even with the fast taxi days seemingly all over. I drove past last weekend and could see from the road the clearing that has been mad...
by Burleysway
Sun 20 Sep 2020, 7:36 am
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Covid casualties - British Airways B.747s at Kemble
Replies: 8
Views: 1967

Re: Covid casualties - British Airways B.747s at Kemble

Interesting, thanks for posting, would be good to see an aerial view of them all lined up. Long Live the Jumbo.
by Burleysway
Sun 20 Sep 2020, 7:12 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: A day at Marham....
Replies: 1
Views: 1268

Re: A day at Marham....

Pretty Good mate
by Burleysway
Sun 20 Sep 2020, 7:07 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: RAF Fairford- BTF Deployment
Replies: 12
Views: 4231

Re: RAF Fairford- BTF Deployment

Tonka 617 wrote:
Fri 18 Sep 2020, 6:38 pm
Really nice set. Wanted to get down to Fairford myself but work and free time just didn't play ball
Sentiments echoed.....
by Burleysway
Sun 20 Sep 2020, 7:03 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Lakenheath 14-09-2020
Replies: 2
Views: 885

Re: Lakenheath 14-09-2020

Hi Andy. A good day out then by all accounts.....
by Burleysway
Sat 25 Jul 2020, 6:45 am
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
Replies: 237
Views: 66181

Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?

STATEMENT RE AVIATION ACTIVITIES AT BRUNTINGTHORPE - Updated 24.07.2020. We confirm that the Aviation activities carried on at Bruntingthorpe were not acquired by Cox Automotive when they acquired the automotive vehicle services business of C Walton Ltd in March of this year. The Aviation activities...
by Burleysway
Tue 16 Jun 2020, 11:09 am
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
Replies: 237
Views: 66181

Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?

Based on statements that have emerged over the past couple of days, the TBAG group is moving to Kemble, David Walton is trying to put up buildings to house aircraft next to the 'Q' shed, just outside of the airfield (he owns the Comet, Nimrod and Victor) and the VC10s have been asked to leave by Oc...
by Burleysway
Thu 07 May 2020, 6:31 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: US spy planes could be pulled from Britain
Replies: 26
Views: 6889

Re: US spy planes could be pulled from Britain

i suspect that we won't end up giving the contract to Huawei. Covid 19 has given the government the perfect excuse to roll back on it without making it look like we caved to america Hopefully, seemed a strange choice in the first place. Surely we could develop our own technology without relying on ...
by Burleysway
Tue 05 May 2020, 3:26 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Heathrow Expansion??
Replies: 1
Views: 928

Re: Heathrow Expansion??

Saw this posted yesterday. Expansion plans are still on course.

DON’T WRITE OFF THIRD RUNWAY, SAYS HEATHROW BOSS.

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/ne ... 95126.html
by Burleysway
Tue 05 May 2020, 8:08 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: US spy planes could be pulled from Britain
Replies: 26
Views: 6889

US spy planes could be pulled from Britain

Interesting article, thought I'd share it, its behind a paywall so I've C&P. 4 May 2020 • 9:00pm Telegraph Online The White House has launched a major review looking at whether spy planes, intelligence officials and other US assets need to be pulled out of Britain after Downing Street agreed Hua...
by Burleysway
Mon 04 May 2020, 1:47 pm
Forum: Farnborough International Airshow
Topic: FIA 2020 Participants
Replies: 33
Views: 44220

Re: FIA 2020 Participants

You have to subscribe to read the above Telegraph report OK, I've C&P 4 May 2020 • 6:00am. Farnborough airshow’s organisers are in a battle with exhibitors over the show’s cancellation, in a row that threatens the future of one of the global aviation industry’s premier events. Aerospace compani...
by Burleysway
Mon 04 May 2020, 12:50 pm
Forum: Farnborough International Airshow
Topic: FIA 2020 Participants
Replies: 33
Views: 44220

Re: FIA 2020 Participants

Farnborough airshow’s organisers are in a battle with exhibitors over the show’s cancellation, in a row that threatens the future of one of the global aviation industry’s premier events.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/20 ... how-doubt/
by Burleysway
Sun 03 May 2020, 9:12 am
Forum: General Photography
Topic: Stonehenge sunrise
Replies: 2
Views: 1548

Re: Stonehenge sunrise

Impressive 👍
by Burleysway
Sun 22 Mar 2020, 2:38 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
Replies: 237
Views: 66181

Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?

Just noticed this online, thought I’d share it here. Regards to all. It is with regret that Bruntingthorpe Aviation has made the decision to cancel the Cold War Jets Fast Taxi Day that was provisionally planned for May 2020. This decision follows the latest guidance issued by HM UK Government in res...
by Burleysway
Thu 05 Mar 2020, 5:28 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
Replies: 237
Views: 66181

Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?

Update Re Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground via their website posted today

https://www.bruntingthorpe.com/news-and ... cquisition