The last of a rare breed (more added on page 2)

Photos of operational aircraft from bases, airports and "spotter" outings
User avatar
Aquila
Posts: 165
Joined: Sat 29 Aug 2009, 3:47 pm

Re: The last of a rare breed

Post by Aquila »

That is one helluva set of photo's-absolutely stunning. Thanks very much for posting these :clap:

Pedro

rv8tor
Posts: 327
Joined: Sat 03 Sep 2011, 6:34 pm
Location: North Norfolk

Re: The last of a rare breed

Post by rv8tor »

Superb post,allways loved the SLUF and i think the Hellenic birds always look good.That sun-bleaching effect is damned hard to replicate on a model.
If a man speaks in the middle of a forest and no woman can hear him, is he still wrong?

User avatar
Avtur
Posts: 37
Joined: Sat 10 Sep 2011, 6:31 am
Location: Lymington, Hampshire

Re: The last of a rare breed

Post by Avtur »

What a stunning set :clap:

After recently trawling the Greek Defence Net site it seems the good old SLUF may get a reprieve, if Google Translate has got it right, it would seem due to cost and spares shortage for the Phantom, it is more economical to continue with the A7 as a platform for the AGM-65 Maverick & AGM-88 HARM...who knows, but I will miss them on my Greek visits, so I live in hope :sweat:

http://www.defencenet.gr/defence/index. ... ntent&task
It's so nice to be insane, nobody asks you to explain.

User avatar
Vasilis 07
Posts: 3
Joined: Thu 04 Nov 2010, 10:40 pm

Re: The last of a rare breed

Post by Vasilis 07 »

The last news is that the A-7 will stay at least 2 years. This aircraft have a major role in LIFT. The AGM-88 equip F-16C/D for 341 & 343 Sqn.

About RF-4E the end for 348 Sqn is close :sad: When be operationally the DB-110 pod (335 Sqn), only 5-6 will remain in 117 FW Andravida to carry Astac pod.

Happy new year guys.

User avatar
Avtur
Posts: 37
Joined: Sat 10 Sep 2011, 6:31 am
Location: Lymington, Hampshire

Re: The last of a rare breed

Post by Avtur »

The last news is that the A-7 will stay at least 2 years


Hi Vasilis,
That is wonderful news, I have seen them for the last three years on a Thursday at Limnos, whilst on holiday. So looks good for this year again :up:

Regards
Geoff
It's so nice to be insane, nobody asks you to explain.

Bjorn
Posts: 137
Joined: Mon 14 Jun 2010, 12:30 pm
Location: Stockholm
Contact:

Re: The last of a rare breed

Post by Bjorn »

Great! The first shot has to be the favourite, simply perfect ;)
Thank you!
Med vänlig hälsning/
Björn Hellenius
http://www.hepic.se/

ChrisL
Posts: 187
Joined: Sun 31 Aug 2008, 6:41 pm
Location: Burnham

Re: The last of a rare breed

Post by ChrisL »

Many thanks for all the comments, for those who cant get enough of the A-7 here are a few more.

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

User avatar
Kenny
Posts: 1682
Joined: Sun 31 Aug 2008, 10:25 am
Location: Stamford, Lincs
Contact:

Re: The last of a rare breed (more added on page 2)

Post by Kenny »

Marvellous Chris! What a fantastic machine. How come some have black bands on the tails and others not?

User avatar
Avtur
Posts: 37
Joined: Sat 10 Sep 2011, 6:31 am
Location: Lymington, Hampshire

Re: The last of a rare breed (more added on page 2)

Post by Avtur »

Thanks Chris,
That must have been one hell of a damn good trip to Araxos :biggrin: :drool:

Green with envy, the only time I get there is in the old FS9, but at least I have those special paints to play with :grin:

Regards
Geoff
It's so nice to be insane, nobody asks you to explain.

User avatar
barkin mad
Posts: 244
Joined: Mon 01 Sep 2008, 6:48 am

Re: The last of a rare breed (more added on page 2)

Post by barkin mad »

Simply lovely, :drool: :yahoo: makes me want to get me hands on a Trumpeter TA-7.....


----------

User avatar
LN Strike Eagle
UKAR Staff
Posts: 11191
Joined: Mon 21 Jul 2008, 3:29 pm

Re: The last of a rare breed (more added on page 2)

Post by LN Strike Eagle »

Great shots of a fantastic aircraft. Love the heavy weathering on these jets.
"You really are an oafish philistine at times!"

ronl
Posts: 8
Joined: Fri 10 May 2013, 6:13 am

Re: The last of a rare breed (more added on page 2)

Post by ronl »

Outstanding pictures. Thanks for posting!

User avatar
swingy
Posts: 1375
Joined: Fri 05 Sep 2008, 6:20 pm

Re: The last of a rare breed (more added on page 2)

Post by swingy »

Fantastic. Oh to see a flying SLUF again. :clap:

User avatar
awacs
Posts: 101
Joined: Sat 09 Jul 2011, 12:15 pm
Location: Amsterdam
Contact:

Re: The last of a rare breed (more added on page 2)

Post by awacs »

Awesome! and thanx for sharing.....I'm also delighted to hear that a HAF sluff is participating in the Volkel airshow on the 14/15th of june this year:-).....

User avatar
ciaranchef
Posts: 1516
Joined: Sun 20 Jun 2010, 1:36 pm

Re: The last of a rare breed (more added on page 2)

Post by ciaranchef »

Well this just made my morning, what a post Chris, excellent set of pictures, never get tired of looking at the A7...........Ciaran
"It is generally inadvisable to eject over the area you just bombed"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ciaranchef/

User avatar
hornet
Posts: 122
Joined: Sat 06 Sep 2008, 9:07 pm
Contact:

Re: The last of a rare breed (more added on page 2)

Post by hornet »

Beautiful set, thank you so much for sharing ! :clap:
Just release the breaks and full afterburner on www.lerx.net !

ronl
Posts: 8
Joined: Fri 10 May 2013, 6:13 am

Re: The last of a rare breed (more added on page 2)

Post by ronl »

Does anyone have a copy of the Dec 2011 issue of Air International magazine? Chris referenced an excellent article on the Hellenic A-7 Corsairs in one of his earlier posts. I tried to buy a back issue but it is sold out. If someone could scan and e-mail me the article, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.

Ronl