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by f-4
Wed 28 Jan 2009, 10:56 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Steve Fletcher
Replies: 34
Views: 4525

Re: Steve Fletcher

Personal tribute here.
by f-4
Mon 26 Jan 2009, 7:25 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Steve Fletcher
Replies: 34
Views: 4525

Re: Steve Fletcher

Shocked. Stunned. Steve was a good friend - always ready for a chat, a laugh, taking it all in his stride. I'll miss him. Words are not enough.
by f-4
Tue 20 Jan 2009, 12:07 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: RAF displays in 2009
Replies: 262
Views: 34630

Re: RAF displays in 2009

Much of it has to do with the change in accounting method by the MoD to 'resource based accounting' - this means that the beancounters know the cost of everything, but not its true value. No doubt finance of the role demo was an issue, although in reality the crews, aircraft were already 'paid for' ...
by f-4
Sat 10 Jan 2009, 9:48 am
Forum: Farnborough International Airshow
Topic: Future Farnborough Airshow Dates
Replies: 7
Views: 5867

Re: Future Farnborough Airshow Dates

Time for the airshow industry to actually work together, I think - both the ends of June and July are usually pretty empty, so it can all be worked out...
by f-4
Mon 22 Dec 2008, 1:38 pm
Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
Topic: Photography from on base at Lakenheath?
Replies: 3
Views: 1236

Re: Photography from on base at Lakenheath?

Prepare to be arrested - we were challenged once despite having media escort! Lots of phone calls & checking of images before we were allowed to proceed.
by f-4
Wed 26 Nov 2008, 1:20 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: lusty linda at elvington
Replies: 11
Views: 2823

Re: lusty linda at elvington

"XL231 'Lusty Lindy' is the only complete example of the distinctive HP Victor remaining in the world and is kept in ground operational condition, by the hard work and enthusiasm of Andre and his team, with the museum's support. Only one other Victor is still capable of running, but is not comp...
by f-4
Sat 22 Nov 2008, 12:00 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Ex U.S.A.F. bases
Replies: 23
Views: 3275

Re: Ex U.S.A.F. bases

Defence Estates still own Upper Heyford and Alconbury, but not Bentwaters. There is a development proposal for Alconbury m that resurrects old ideas for the site, and the annex occupied by the USAF is due for wind-down by 2017 according to DE's strategy documents. Any expansion of USAFE is likely to...
by f-4
Fri 21 Nov 2008, 2:09 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Aerosuperbatics looking for new sponsor
Replies: 8
Views: 1632

Re: Aerosuperbatics looking for new sponsor

Come on Durex!
by f-4
Fri 14 Nov 2008, 12:55 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: The Vulcan's return home.
Replies: 9
Views: 2198

Re: The Vulcan's return home.

Good to see you too Steve! :handbag:
by f-4
Wed 12 Nov 2008, 5:25 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: XH558 returns to Bruntingthorpe - 12/11/2008
Replies: 15
Views: 3415

Re: XH558 returns to Bruntingthorpe - 12/11/2008

Good stuff DB - I couldn't hang around as had to get back to work :whistle:
by f-4
Wed 29 Oct 2008, 10:47 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: A Change to Southend Airshow 2009
Replies: 18
Views: 2888

Re: A Change to Southend Airshow 2009

"Too crowded", "Low attendances". Hmmm
by f-4
Mon 27 Oct 2008, 8:46 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Waddington Air Power Demo days 4 - 6 November ?
Replies: 48
Views: 6647

Re: Waddington Air Power Demo days 4 - 6 November ?

PhilEAF92 wrote:Well looks like the public viewing area will be busy

anyone any idea of times and best days etc


1300-1430L on 4th & 5th. 6th is a weather reserve.
by f-4
Sat 25 Oct 2008, 9:15 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Coningsby, home of the Tucano...
Replies: 4
Views: 1383

Re: Coningsby, home of the Tucano...

Typhoon will be displaying at the Waddington Air Power Demo days 4 - 6 November.
by f-4
Thu 16 Oct 2008, 6:33 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Base realignment and disposal plans
Replies: 4
Views: 1373

Re: Base realignment and disposal plans

>On 31 January 2008 the Minister for the Armed Forces, Mr. Bob Ainsworth, announced the proposed move of Army units currently based in Germany to Cosford. "I am delighted to announce that Cosford has been chosen as our preferred site to base both 1 Signal Brigade and 102 Logistics Brigade when ...
by f-4
Fri 10 Oct 2008, 4:11 pm
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Southend Airshow 2009
Replies: 307
Views: 52797

Re: Southend Airshow 2009

That's the weather done for then...
by f-4
Fri 03 Oct 2008, 12:46 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Be proud of your RAF...
Replies: 27
Views: 4143

Re: Be proud of your RAF...

Ah, the RAF's 'Engagement Strategy' at its finest. Apparently there's a new section within Air Command dedicated to such matters, so look out for more strategic communication with the public such as this.