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by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: RIAT
Topic: Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 General Discussion Thread
Replies: 1135
Views: 379738

Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 General Discussion Thread

thevulcan wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:14 am
I'm thinking the Italians may be announced this week with possibly some more tankers and maybe USAFE participation.

Seems the USAF F-35A Demo team could be heading over.
Hope so to both!
by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: RIAT
Topic: Best display of RIAT 2022
Replies: 64
Views: 14371

Re: Best display of RIAT 2022

IanLW wrote:
Tue May 16, 2023 9:59 pm
The Austria QRA and subsequent dogfight alongside the Black Eagles were leagues above the rest for me.
Agree whole heartedly
by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: RIAT
Topic: RIAT 2023 wish list
Replies: 94
Views: 26083

Re: RIAT 2023 wish list

With the Indians in ongoing talks, an IL-78 and a couple of Jaguars or Mig-29s would go down a treat, Argentines I think a KC-130J and a pair of A-4s but I think that would be too much to ask and we might get their newly painted 757 instead. Got to agree on a Indian Jag or two with an IL-78. Wold b...
by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Parking at 27
Replies: 6
Views: 1620

Re: Parking at 27

The police have moved all vehicles that were parked up out the way on the grass/footpath along the main road, with advice that 'Gloucester constabulary' will be issuing tickets to anyone who parks there. Also, we heard a quarry lorry driver complain to the officer about the vehicles parked down the...
by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Overseas Government/Military Aircraft at Luton May 6th
Replies: 7
Views: 2151

Re: Overseas Government/Military Aircraft at Luton May 6th

Excellent set given he weather! Never tried Luton - looks good......
by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: TaktLwG 33 visit - Norvenich, Germany.
Replies: 9
Views: 2961

Re: TaktLwG 33 visit - Norvenich, Germany.

Lovely set! Shame all of ours are gone!
by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Aviation Books to read
Replies: 357
Views: 294855

Re: Aviation Books to read

Great Thread!!
I read a lot and recommend "F4 Phantom: A Pilot's Story" by Robert Prest; "Shattered Sword" by Anthony P. Tully and Jonathan Parshall about The Battle of Midway and "Red Eagles" by Steve Davies the story of Tonopah and the exposure of pilots to Migs.
by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Upper Heyford
Replies: 11
Views: 2934

Re: Upper Heyford

100arw wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:51 pm
Malcolm H wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:41 pm
[Didn't know about a tour - might be interesting.]
http://www.upperheyfordheritage.co.uk/w ... base-tour/
Thank you for that - will look into it
by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: bae hawk mach loop 23/05/23
Replies: 1
Views: 979

Re: bae hawk mach loop 23/05/23

Cool! Only been the once - to CAD East. Will certainly be going again!!
by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Upper Heyford
Replies: 11
Views: 2934

Re: Upper Heyford

Very sad sight - great memories of the place!
by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Upper Heyford
Replies: 11
Views: 2934

Re: Upper Heyford

100arw wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:31 am
Just a reminder - if you have never been on the weekend morning tour - book it :-)

P.
Didn't know about a tour - might be interesting.
by Malcolm H
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF C-130 (ZH870) Retirement Tail
Replies: 42
Views: 8348

Re: RAF C-130 (ZH870) Retirement Tail

Apologies for upsetting anyone - which I clearly did.

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