Totally agree FarnboroJohn.

I remember seeing a C5M take off at Mildenhall,soundedjust like a 747,gone was that distinctive whine.
Also remember the old KC-135`s,when the end of the runway dissapeared in a cloud of black smoke.

Give me noise and smoke any day - I call it `character`

chipmunk22

Brilliant I think the King Air was always flown really well,no,it`s not a Typhoon or Tornado,but I am grateful for any display under current (forever!!) ?? conditions. Of the three schemes - the camo wins. Would vote,but not on that twitbook thing. Look forward to seeing the display. chipmunk22

Great news Phil,Really look forward to that.
Lets hope some of the previous Nightshoot comments have not dampened your enthusiasm.
Most of us thoroughly enjoy the event.

Cheers

Let us not forget,the organization of these nightshoots is all done around the workings of an active RAF base with many civil aircraft too. I think we are lucky for this privelege We were escorted to the Hawk as required,and the Helio moved later on (Great Sound ) The Chinook was a fab surprise addi...

Hopefully not as bad as it sounds then. I don`t know any of the history of this debate,but was sent the link to the story by a friend who knows my aviation interests. Also ,I live very close to RAF Northolt,it sounded worrying,particularly as the MOD / Government / local councils seems to be trying ...

Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere. Doesn`t sound good. 2nd February, 2015 Statement from London Oxford and Biggin Hill Airports regarding civil aviation at RAF Northolt Following the issue of a press release last Friday, 23rd January, London Oxford and Biggin Hill Airports wish to clarify ...

Another base gone

No doubt just to be built all over
No chance of making it a park or something decent.

RIP

Thanks to all concerned for yesterdays run. I loved the Shackleton spitting out fire Considering the weather,I think the event was brilliant -- When`s the next one ?? Also, can recommend the `Old Milll` pub up the road. Spent an hour drying out before the 100 mile drive home.. well done !! chipmunk22

Why don`t all the armchair whingers stop bleating ?? If £20 -- odd quid to see a shack run is too much, don`t go --- SIMPLE !! Personally, I think it is good value,and hope to be there.As they say - Fuel ain`t cheap. How much would an evening at a pub cost ?? -- unless you whinge about that too !!

No more ideas from me -- Sorry

Hi Jonathan,

If you go back a few posts, to any post showing the `Graf Zeppilin` Logo - That is Phil.
Click om `PM` below the logo,and your message will go direct to him.

Regards

Colin

Thanks for the advance notice. Trouble with this and most other `forums` is that the original posting is hijacked by a moronic minority who have nothing better to do in their pathetic lives but slag everybody else`s opinion off. Why I generally don`t post anything,but some of the comments on here re...

Really looking forward to this one.

For the first time,I do not have to worry about `can I get leave`, as I now am 4 days into retirement,having worked 43 years at BOAC / British Airways.

Nice feeling.

Yes Dan,on closer inspection,it is 4 Aviation Just put 4 with F for some reason !!

It does seem the tour,if they run one in 2015,will overcome a lot of problems of doing it `on my own`
Will keep an eye on the website.

Cheers

Colin

Cracking shots Dan,some iconic Russian hardware there How did you get to Monino I believe F4 Aviation run a trip to MAKS and Monino. They are based in Netherlands but I could hopefully tie up with them in Moscow. I work for British Airways,so can get a reasonable flight price. A long way off,but loo...

Thanks Andy,after looking at your pics,I really ,really want to visit Monino.
The Russians made some fantastic looking machines .
I will find a way .

Colin

Many Thanks Tom,I realise these things take huge effort - Well Done

Chipmunk22

Hi Tom,
Have not received a PM yet - Have you got me on the list ??

Kind Regards

Chipmunk22

Many thanks Tim for the excellent directions.

Kind Regards

Chipmunk22

Hello, Cannot find this on any threads,sorry if I have missed it. I am making plans to visit MAKS 2015,for a couple days,and also the air force museum at Monino. I will be flying to Domodedovo airport,and wondered if anyone has any info about getting to Zhukovsky. Preferebly public transport,or poss...

Great idea - Would love to come to this.
Colin

Really sad to here that
Shame the lowlife scumbags didn`t slit their wrists on the broken glass.
Thankfully,no major damage done.

Keep up the good work
chipmunk22

Another camo Spit.. -- Looks nice,but Silver was Different !!
Hopefully it will revert one day..

Shoot the bastards

Wow,that explains everything.
Really sad news about Rick`s personal circumstances,hope he can sort things out.
His personal life must always come first.

Chipmunk22