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by Yammer
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: Old Serial tie up area
Topic: Phantom at Soesterberg August, 17th
Replies: 2
Views: 324

Re: Phantom at Soesterberg August, 17th

can you suggest a likely timeframe ? roughly which year
by Yammer
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF Boeing H-47ER
Replies: 30
Views: 5436

Re: RAF Boeing H-47ER

gxzr wrote:
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:20 am
Are there any based in the middle east?
We seem to have a small presence in a part of Syria - possible the Chinooks in Cyprus support this.
by Yammer
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: Old Serial tie up area
Topic: Dutch Serial Long Shot
Replies: 4
Views: 562

Re: Dutch Serial Long Shot

A-281 was in the UK as a Grasshopper in 1981 - however the Grasshoppers were regulars on the UK airshow scene for many years so would have been a frequent visitor. Same really for the F-27 C-3 - very frequent visitors to the UK from mid 70s onwards. Difficult to precisely tie up dates for such frequ...
by Yammer
Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Warton Aerodrome
Topic: February 2024 Log/Movements
Replies: 24
Views: 4843

Re: February 2024 Log/Movements

chrisward123 wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:05 pm
Yammer wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 2:40 pm
at 14.39 TARNISH 17 passed to Yeovilton 234.300 - pinging as Typhoon ZK356
Thankyou, didn't realise it was even up!
a rare TARNISH visit to Somerset
by Yammer
Tue Feb 06, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: Warton Aerodrome
Topic: February 2024 Log/Movements
Replies: 24
Views: 4843

Re: February 2024 Log/Movements

at 14.39 TARNISH 17 passed to Yeovilton 234.300 - pinging as Typhoon ZK356
by Yammer
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Lakenheath - nuclear store
Replies: 85
Views: 15515

Re: Lakenheath - nuclear store

27th Jan 2024 - Sky News and the Telegraph also now reporting this for Lakenheath


https://news.sky.com/story/us-plan-for- ... k-13057390
by Yammer
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil Westlands & Merryfield
Topic: 2 x F35 Yeovilton 16.01.24
Replies: 3
Views: 1041

Re: 2 x F35 Yeovilton 16.01.24

No probs, suspect they were a great sight and sound to see/hear
by Yammer
Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil Westlands & Merryfield
Topic: 2 x F35 Yeovilton 16.01.24
Replies: 3
Views: 1041

Re: 2 x F35 Yeovilton 16.01.24

looking through my notes I'd suggest BOLT 21 and 22


HTH
by Yammer
Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: U-2 retirement
Replies: 3
Views: 1215

Re: U-2 retirement

80-1065 being a two seater conversion trainer/proficiency checker - ie the end is nearing
by Yammer
Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Time catches up
Replies: 11
Views: 1913

Re: Time catches up

Hi Uncle Wikas - I hope you have enjoyed your many years as an aviation enthusiast. Can I suggests either, Air Britain - respected long running histroical aviation group ( maybe now a registered charity ) - I understand they do take donations of unwanted aviation books and slides - they offer a larg...
by Yammer
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: Old Serial tie up area
Topic: RAF Valley 3/9/1980 FAA Wasp
Replies: 4
Views: 1006

Re: RAF Valley 3/9/1980 FAA Wasp

My guess - candidates for the camo JP could be the grey/green 79 sqd examples XP547 "03" or XP564 "04"..........maybe
by Yammer
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RIP Joe Baugher
Replies: 8
Views: 1949

Re: RIP Joe Baugher

That's sad news to hear.

Joe was great at research and compiling historical data - a true aviation historian.

Todays aircraft are tomorrow history.
by Yammer
Mon Dec 11, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: 1973 Luxembourg
Replies: 20
Views: 1841

Re: 1973 Luxembourg

Thanks Arnold - excellent photos and a delight to see. Some of these I recognise as visitors to Northolt in that era.

The Finnish Magisters were a surprise to see among your visitors - maybe to/from maintenance in France ?
by Yammer
Wed Nov 22, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Promotion of your website
Topic: Shobdon airfield Herefordshire
Replies: 1
Views: 679

Shobdon airfield Herefordshire

Hi


A simple Blog listing with photos of the residents, regular visitors and recent former residents at Shobdon airfield ( EGBS ) in Herefordshire - includes several "warbird" aircraft

Might help you if you are planning a visit.


https://shobdonegbsblog.blogspot.com/
by Yammer
Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Angolan Government Duo @ Norwich Airport 21/11/2023
Replies: 5
Views: 1480

Re: Angolan Government Duo @ Norwich Airport 21/11/2023

Two top draw quality visitors and in one frame too - well done
by Yammer
Tue Nov 21, 2023 3:31 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: "On the Beach" North Island approach 7/2011
Replies: 13
Views: 1548

Re: "On the Beach" North Island approach 7/2011

Thanks for showing us these Gordon - any more info on the interesting looking Gulf 1 please ?
by Yammer
Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Recent Serial tie up area
Topic: Confusion over fast jets.
Replies: 4
Views: 1657

Re: Confusion over fast jets.

""Is that possible or was there a third pair not showing up???""


Yes. As you know not everything shows on ping radar.

A radio may help you clarify what you are seeing.


Steve
by Yammer
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Lakenheath - nuclear store
Replies: 85
Views: 15515

Re: Lakenheath - nuclear store

Update 14.11.23 - The Guardian has an update on the nuclear store story - seems CND are asking the local council for an environmental impact study, may end up in court - worth a read for background https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/14/council-urged-to-review-plans-that-could-lead-to-uk-host...
by Yammer
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Piła Military Museum - Fitter shoot 4/11/2023
Replies: 10
Views: 1631

Re: Piła Military Museum - Fitter shoot 4/11/2023

Excellent Su shots and thanks for posting your images from your recent travels around Poland.
by Yammer
Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: Old Serial tie up area
Topic: Mildenhall Airshow 1986
Replies: 6
Views: 1119

Re: Mildenhall Airshow 1986

My own log notes show XW530 at Mildenhall on Sat 24.5.1986 as code "HF"

A photo on Flickr shows it that same day

https://www.flickr.com/photos/58611670@N04/8567871985

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