The deck covering didn't really have an effect on the cat and trap conversion process . The QE Class is designed for but not with in relation to cat and trap however that statement is fairly loose and any conversion is not a simple process.

Many of these guys are passionate about their years in the services and many of them are also aircraft enthusiasts. When we have these discussions at work or in the pub etc they are not talking from a standpoint of employment or job security etc they are just giving there honest opinion on the vario...

No way to really support a Harrier force on the QE Class. At present the Carrier can support F35 and Merlin as standard. The Lynx variants, Chinook and Apache have also been given "consideration" in design. Operating an aircraft is a lot more than just landing and taking off and the engine...

The comments made by the various Naval and industry professionals are not publicity and "towing the line" .Believe me when I say everyone who has been a part of the flight trials of the B and C variants are universally impressed by the aircrafts handling and capabilities - specifically in ...

The EMALS Catapults are well into development and testing it is a viable system that will be ready before 2030. I seem to remember the first launch of an F-35 C by the system was back in 2010-11

I think the Hawks range is roughly 2.5 times that of the F35, remember it is a lot heavier and a completely different beast to the Hawk. Plus the B variant F35 has reduced range due to smaller wings and the lift fan occupying the space that a fuel tank does on other variants.

Tornado looks superb

Loving this thread and really appreciate the work and effort that you put in

The transit time for the aircraft from the US to Fairford is approximately 9 hours with each aircraft having to refuel around 10 times.

This involves 2 tanker aircraft and the flight is further supported by a C17 Globemaster, C130 (Hercules) and around 100 support personnel.

I really dont get why this story is news !!!! It called their normal display !!!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2684478/Terrifying-moment-two-Red-Arrows-planes-look-inches-crashing-skies-moments-criss-cross-away.html

The plan is still very much for the 4 F-35s to attend and work is being done to ensure that the necessary safety checks are carried out on the aircraft due to make the trip as a matter of priority. Reading between the lines I would expect a Tuesday Arrival but dont hold me to that are make plans bas...

What I really need to know though , Is it close to the George at Kempsford ?

It's already been dug out , it's sat on the ramp of HMS Queen Elizabeth as we type saw it with my very own eyes

There is a very good possibility of a flypast at the Queen Elizabeth naming Ceremony, however there are a few logistical and security issues to resolve so it is not yet set in stone ! Heres hoping though

Regarding the likes of the A400M and the US not yet appearing on the participation list is it possible that Farnborough have asked RIAT To hold off of confirming certain items until they are ready to release some more finalised lists ? Im sure these shows cooperate and I can maybe see why these show...

why what kind of weird noise do they make

I also thought it was something pressure related, I concluded it was either a pressure differential in its wake or perhaps some rebounding effect off of the ground as it was always as it was its lowest point about to pull into its climb.

Hi all During the A10s last flying appearance I remember watching it practice on the Friday from Totterdown. When it performed its steep descent airfield strafing run and steep climb out it made a distinctive thumping sound as it started to climb anyone know what this is , I seem to remember it happ...

Sorry I was replying quickly and didn't specify enough context. My reply was only applicable to the issue of if the aircraft could perform hovering maneuvers at this summers airshows in the UK. What I was trying to say was if the aircraft performs its flying routine , brings itself to a hover then p...

The damage comes from repeated usage in specific loadings. It should also be remembered that the damage is far more substantial when the aircraft performs a pure vertical take off from ground level, the act of bringing the aircraft into the hover from normal flight, then performing some standard air...

Tattershall sounds good, a couple of things though....

Is there a children s play area and are the grass pitches level ?

Oh I really need a Elsan chemical waste disposal point as well without this I dont think its for me

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These photos are very good !

I competed in a Mixed Martial Arts Event Saturday evening would you or have you photographed one of these events ?

A far more comprehensive combat sport than boxing and would offer same very interesting photo opportunities

Great work

I get what you are saying and Totterdown does offer some spectacular overhead flying and unfortunately at times some heart in mouth moments ala the Globemaster overflight a few years ago !!! Surely your base camera perhaps one lens and a few batteries can be homed into a rucksack with enough room fo...

All of the campsites seem to have their fair share of idiots I suppose its just a law of averages but the problem at flyby does seem to unique to them ! To the Original poster, why dont you treat the day at totterdown as just a pure spectator day, meaning that you dont take all of your camera equipm...

Depending on how much kit you are carrying you could ride a push bike from Kempsford to Totterdown ? I stay at Totterdown each year and on show days ride to and from the show, it is around a 30 minute ride at an average pace. The ride up does have a few inclines so depending on your bike, general le...

Inherent to the design is the ability to take any one of the ships out of service, place it into dry dock and begin the conversion process. It is still a large engineering task as the equipment required to achieve cat and trap is substantial in both quantity and size, just to physically get it onboa...