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by JohnAAT
Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:17 pm
Forum: RAF Coningsby
Topic: more fence damage
Replies: 17
Views: 5883

Re: more fence damage

This not just a problem affecting aircraft spotters and my experience is that the vast majority of us are caring considerate enthusiasts. I also watch railways and ships and the same problem arises. It is a big problem in society as a whole. Any tourist area or picnic site is plagued with rubbish. T...
by JohnAAT
Mon Nov 15, 2021 6:54 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: 15/11/21
Replies: 35
Views: 4998

Re: 15/11/21

Loud jet noise over Worcester
by JohnAAT
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:12 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 24-09-2021
Replies: 30
Views: 4756

Re: Notam 24-09-2021

Should the date be corrected? September is the 9th month!
John
by JohnAAT
Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 10 08 20
Replies: 21
Views: 5029

Re: Notam 10 08 20

Saw it high over worcester heading north and then it turned east quite sharply. Assume this was when it diverted.
by JohnAAT
Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 31.1.2020
Replies: 4
Views: 2117

Re: Notam 31.1.2020

Something very loud climbing out NW over Worcester at 08.10. Not visible on tracking site.
John
by JohnAAT
Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:49 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: A400 woes in the news
Replies: 17
Views: 6240

Re: A400 woes in the news

The Telegraph does say that sometimes only two A400s had been available and also said the plane could not be used for parachuting. The final paragraph states that the A400 will replace all the Hercules and will be better as it has propellers rather than jet engines! I can hardly wait to go to RIAT t...
by JohnAAT
Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:47 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: first photos posted here,test
Replies: 22
Views: 6764

Re: first photos posted here,test

Daz Nobody puts their poor photos on the Internet, they delete them anyway! It is not your equipment that determines how good your work is, it's the person behind the camera. Many photos show planes sitting on a runway but you have shown real power in the air. Just be glad you don't have to buy film...
by JohnAAT
Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:05 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: first photos posted here,test
Replies: 22
Views: 6764

Re: first photos posted here,test

Don't doubt your ability. Your pictures show power and beauty in these aircraft. Some of the best pictures I have seen.
John
by JohnAAT
Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 10th January 2018
Replies: 36
Views: 12045

Re: Notam 10th January 2018

U2 descending over Worcester 8000ft heading to FFD
John
by JohnAAT
Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:30 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 9/1/18
Replies: 109
Views: 32257

Re: Notam 9/1/18

Another one just turned over us and now heading back towards FFD. Cloud base better here then the 400ft at FFD. Probably only just in cloud here.
John
by JohnAAT
Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:21 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 9/1/18
Replies: 109
Views: 32257

Re: Notam 9/1/18

Several large jets circling just in cloud OOT Worcester. Could it be the B52s? Not seen on radar maps.
John
by JohnAAT
Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Barksdale dispersal pans upgraded for nuclear QRA
Replies: 39
Views: 13827

Re: Barksdale dispersal pans upgraded for nuclear QRA

I apologise profusely for my spelling of Concord(e) and the heated discussion I provoked. I am just proud of our part in the creation of that superb plane. Will my new spelling be acceptable to the Francophiles .
John
by JohnAAT
Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Barksdale dispersal pans upgraded for nuclear QRA
Replies: 39
Views: 13827

Re: Barksdale dispersal pans upgraded for nuclear QRA

My 10 years really were 14 years-how time flies. I have watched planes at Fairford since the days of Concord and living in Worcester only 1 hour away I could use my half day and I saw every one of the Concords fly. Even with military flying, I have never seen any enthusiast cause trouble or be a sec...
by JohnAAT
Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:27 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Barksdale dispersal pans upgraded for nuclear QRA
Replies: 39
Views: 13827

Re: Barksdale dispersal pans upgraded for nuclear QRA

During a deployment about 10 years ago to Fairford we were watching fron the crash gate on the south side of the airfield when an elderly lady pushed pass me and climbed up and over the gate, kicking me in the face with her wellies while she did it. She walked over to the nearest bomber and un-furle...
by JohnAAT
Wed Oct 04, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 4/10/17
Replies: 41
Views: 13519

Re: Notam 4/10/17

Omni air SE over Worcester and then east near Brize
John
by JohnAAT
Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: NOTAM 26 September
Replies: 34
Views: 8434

Re: NOTAM 26 September

Thanks Mark
Regards
John
by JohnAAT
Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:27 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: NOTAM 26 September
Replies: 34
Views: 8434

Re: NOTAM 26 September

Can somebody tell me where ' Southpoint' is please. This has cropped up a few times here recently.
Thanks
John
by JohnAAT
Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:04 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 12th September
Replies: 22
Views: 6422

Re: Notam 12th September

Galaxy just landed at Fairford
John
by JohnAAT
Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Monday/Tuesday Thunderstorm Heads Up
Replies: 231
Views: 92090

Re: Monday/Tuesday Thunderstorm Heads Up

I am fed up with all your comments about those fantastic thunder storms! I live in Worcester, love watching lightning and will travel miles to watch a storm. The weather forecasters ( national and local) forecast storms here. BUT, we have not had a single flash of lightning or rumble of thunder this...
by JohnAAT
Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:43 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Thursday info for trip
Replies: 4
Views: 2176

Re: Thursday info for trip

Neil Hope the trip goes well on Thursday. Have you considered ringing or e-mailing the public relations officer at Mildenhall to explain what you are doing? Stress that they have special needs and seeing planes flying would be a brilliant end to their day and how helpful Duxford have been. If they k...

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