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by nigelblake
Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:51 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has resigned
Replies: 25
Views: 7886

Re: Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has resigned

Gavin Alexander Williamson, former Chief whip, the man who took his pet Tarantula spider into the Houses of Parliament has the job of Defence Secretary. He has worked in the Staffordshire Potteries and his background is in architectural design.......... perfect for the job! :'( :unsure: :halo:
by nigelblake
Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: F35s& F22s due 6/10/17
Replies: 150
Views: 62811

Re: F35s& F22s due 6/10/17

Binks92 wrote:F-22 are already at LN came in today
Ooooh no they didn't! :unsure:
by nigelblake
Sat Jul 16, 2016 6:37 am
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: Sonic boom over Cambridge
Replies: 5
Views: 2923

Re: Sonic boom over Cambridge

It wasn't The Boss, he took off at 12:00 midday!
by nigelblake
Thu Jun 09, 2016 2:00 pm
Forum: Aviation Videography
Topic: F-35A Lightning II spectacular take off into the clouds
Replies: 7
Views: 2699

Re: F-35A Lightning II spectacular take off into the clouds

Overweight and underpowered they say...... really!!! :thumb:
by nigelblake
Sat Jan 09, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: The question is is 50MP better......judge for yourself.....
Replies: 79
Views: 26875

Re: The question is is 50MP better......judge for yourself..

As someone who uses 7D2, and 5Ds I can say that there is very little difference at all in image quality, the actual photosites (pixels) on the 7D2 are 4.1 microns and the 5Ds they measure 4.14 microns, the dynamic range is being 11.8 and 12.4 respectively, as you can see there is little in it. So, i...
by nigelblake
Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: US Air Force F-15C Takes The Cable at RAF Lakenheath
Replies: 24
Views: 10341

Re: US Air Force F-15C Takes The Cable at RAF Lakenheath

DaveChapman wrote:The one base that has the closest relationship with the enthusiast community in the UK and you sell pics of a non story to a rag like that.
Well done
Totally agree Dave, very well said!
by nigelblake
Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Buccaneer over Cape Town
Replies: 4
Views: 2712

Re: Buccaneer over Cape Town

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricke ... -Town.html scroll down this page for a picture of it!
by nigelblake
Wed Oct 21, 2015 5:40 am
Forum: RAF Mildenhall
Topic: John's Field current situation as of 20 Oct
Replies: 3
Views: 2579

Re: John's Field current situation as of 20 Oct

Send them an invoice for lost income for the days you've been closed! Then they'll respond a bit quicker!!
by nigelblake
Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: BBC 2: Britain's Ultimate Pilots: Inside the RAF
Replies: 28
Views: 11274

Re: BBC 2: Britain's Ultimate Pilots: Inside the RAF

I agree, the narration is really spoiling it completely!!
by nigelblake
Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:10 am
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: RAW file size vs. noise + lens effects at high ISO ?
Replies: 8
Views: 2916

Re: RAW file size vs. noise + lens effects at high ISO ?

Are you using the Adobe RAW converter for your files? I would suggest trying Canon DPP or Capture 1 as both these programs produce far better results from high ISO files.
by nigelblake
Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Sea Vixen - Practice Displays 2 July
Replies: 16
Views: 4372

Re: Sea Vixen - Practice Displays 2 July

Lovely shots of an awesome jet. So hoping this will do Eastbourne!
by nigelblake
Fri Jun 12, 2015 12:12 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Reporting Live Ops threads
Replies: 73
Views: 20580

Re: Reporting Live Ops threads

Please for QRA just note the jets are airborne and maybe give callsigns and Hex codes for those that want to watch/listen. But please please consider waiting to post further details until you are certain and fully clear that the incident is fully resolved and there is no further threat. Then post a...
by nigelblake
Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: Duxford Shows
Topic: Duxford's Naughty Field
Replies: 194
Views: 148008

Re: Duxford's Naughty Field

blocking the view from obvious vantage points 2,000 feet high fence perhaps :roll: :roll: They block the view pretty well on many airshow airfields already, speakers on poles, marquees, fun fairs... etc etc. why all that clutter cant be moved back from the crowd-line by 30-40 metres so that those w...
by nigelblake
Wed Mar 25, 2015 4:01 pm
Forum: Duxford Shows
Topic: Duxford's Naughty Field
Replies: 194
Views: 148008

Re: Duxford's Naughty Field

Maybe they should apply similar logic and close the M11 too, after all there is already a record of accidents (P38 and L39) where aircraft and motorway traffic have been involved! The argument of lost revenue will only apply if the crowd capacity is not reached! In the cases where they have exceeded...
by nigelblake
Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: IS / ISIL at it again
Replies: 8
Views: 3038

Re: IS / ISIL at it again

It's high time that more was being done to solve this problem!
by nigelblake
Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:44 am
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Canon 70D Shutter Count
Replies: 3
Views: 36653

Re: Canon 70D Shutter Count

EOS Utility should be able to read it, if not http://eoscount.com/ will.
by nigelblake
Sat Jan 31, 2015 1:01 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Northrop Grumman Long Range Strike Bomber unveiled soon?
Replies: 10
Views: 4428

Re: Northrop Grumman Long Range Strike Bomber unveiled soon?

It could just be a very clever marketing ploy, I have done this sort of mock-up stuff when working in movies, it takes just a few scaffolding poles and some plywood to make something that looks convincing on film!
by nigelblake
Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: The Green Party manifesto
Replies: 16
Views: 5458

Re: The Green Party manifesto

The ''Cloud cuckoo land" party!
by nigelblake
Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: Base of the year inspection
Replies: 6
Views: 2578

Re: Base of the year inspection

FOD can affect that mission!

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