Wissam24 wrote:It's not that I don't like the B-2, but I'd like to see something new if the possibility was there.
Not sure it could match the Blades in formation with an A400M mind.
nothing can to be fair. absolutely unique that
Wissam24 wrote:It's not that I don't like the B-2, but I'd like to see something new if the possibility was there.
Not sure it could match the Blades in formation with an A400M mind.
mark_aviation wrote:NOTAM up today 1230L-1430L, so something is due today.
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rockfordstone wrote:Wissam24 wrote:It's not that I don't like the B-2, but I'd like to see something new if the possibility was there.
Not sure it could match the Blades in formation with an A400M mind.
nothing can to be fair. absolutely unique that
MiG_Eater wrote:rockfordstone wrote:Wissam24 wrote:It's not that I don't like the B-2, but I'd like to see something new if the possibility was there.
Not sure it could match the Blades in formation with an A400M mind.
nothing can to be fair. absolutely unique that
Here's something I don't understand - I actually think I would be more interested if it was just a solitary A400M flypast...
rockfordstone wrote:harkins wrote:Well, "Well, there's no need for that" me, I forgot again that it's wrong in here to have an opinion that so much as hints at liking one type of airplane more than another.
it was a joke mate. wasn't having a go at you was more a reflection of some of the moaning that has gone on in here.
iim one of the ones that will take whatever we get. would love a B-1 though, or a rogue A=10
harkins wrote:rockfordstone wrote:harkins wrote:Well, "Well, there's no need for that" me, I forgot again that it's wrong in here to have an opinion that so much as hints at liking one type of airplane more than another.
it was a joke mate. wasn't having a go at you was more a reflection of some of the moaning that has gone on in here.
iim one of the ones that will take whatever we get. would love a B-1 though, or a rogue A=10
Apologies. I didn't realise you were joking and I flew off the handle (again).
Airshowhammer wrote:Looking on FC someone mentions a rumour (thats all it is) of a B2 again. If that does come into fruition, lets hope its on the Sunday as otherwise this site will go into meltdown
Tmyers123 wrote:Would be nice with a KC-135R with its boom lowered this time rather than the two Eagles if it did come to fruition.
JJC wrote:B-2 would be excellent, absolutely nothing else like it and to think we’ve had one in the flying for the past 2 years in a row is ridiculous.
Fingers crossed if it comes to fruition it isn’t held over Brize for 15 mins for something mundane to go on too long, and we get something like 2017’s appearance instead.
rockfordstone wrote:JJC wrote:B-2 would be excellent, absolutely nothing else like it and to think we’ve had one in the flying for the past 2 years in a row is ridiculous.
Fingers crossed if it comes to fruition it isn’t held over Brize for 15 mins for something mundane to go on too long, and we get something like 2017’s appearance instead.
it was literally just one flypast wasn't it last year? 2017 it went over a couple of times
CJS wrote:Tmyers123 wrote:Would be nice with a KC-135R with its boom lowered this time rather than the two Eagles if it did come to fruition.
Ah, an even more pointless escort
CJS wrote:Ah, an even more pointless escort
MiG_Eater wrote:rockfordstone wrote:Wissam24 wrote:It's not that I don't like the B-2, but I'd like to see something new if the possibility was there.
Not sure it could match the Blades in formation with an A400M mind.
nothing can to be fair. absolutely unique that
Here's something I don't understand - I actually think I would be more interested if it was just a solitary A400M flypast...
Flare Path wrote:Airbus 50th, so presumably they tried to get the A380 in formation with the A400M before The Blades.
capercaillie wrote:Flare Path wrote:Airbus 50th, so presumably they tried to get the A380 in formation with the A400M before The Blades.
.....or the BEA Airbus........or German Open Skies Airbus.........or an Easyjet Airbus........or indeed anything made by Airbus
I wonder if they asked Brize Norton?
Disaster Area wrote:Qatari C17 & C130 due to arrive at 0930 Local time tomorrow from Yeovilton
mark_aviation wrote:Disaster Area wrote:Qatari C17 & C130 due to arrive at 0930 Local time tomorrow from Yeovilton
So that means we’ll be getting the one in that gorgeous scheme They must have some serious slack in their fleet though to have 2 heavies sitting in the U.K. for 2 weeks!
capercaillie wrote:mark_aviation wrote:Disaster Area wrote:Qatari C17 & C130 due to arrive at 0930 Local time tomorrow from Yeovilton
So that means we’ll be getting the one in that gorgeous scheme They must have some serious slack in their fleet though to have 2 heavies sitting in the U.K. for 2 weeks!
When ours are worked to the bone, sticks in the throat a bit.