Nighthawke wrote: ↑

Mon May 05, 2025 5:26 pm

As I inferred, technology is not their thing otherwise they would know it's Google Maps

In this day and age there is really no excuse for inaccurate or poor reporting. There is so much info available online and plenty of people to ask to get it right. Although we may not expect the BBC to get it right, we really should - they are supposed to be professionals and a world-class channel....

I've previously watched flypasts on Waterloo Bridge but for the Jubilee was in the middle of the Hyde Park Corner roundabout where there was a big enough gap in the surrounding trees for a very good view.

I was in Green Park, very close to The Mall and had a great view as the display flew virtually overhead. I took a video so a couple of screenshots are below - the Typhoons in CR formation and the Red Arrows with the Envoy IV.

I'm currently getting full military and civil coverage right now with everything looking absolutely normal. How long for is, of course, another matter...

Thank you, luxto. A comprehensive answer!

I've noticed that US military aircraft seem to avoid flying over Belgium airspace when in some cases it would be the shortest route between two places. I guess it's for a political reason but just wondering why?

Thank you, Tiger 1, for your kind welcome!

Thank you both for the further explanations.

One thing I forgot to ask - is 'Reach' an acronym or just the name for this category of flights?

Thank you for the explanation, Malcolm, which is much appreciated.

Newbie question! Could someone very briefly explain about these flights? Are they all cargo or do they carry passengers? I've trawled back through the newbie questions for the last five years (and also other areas of the forum), getting distracted by all kinds of interesting explanations about other...

paddyboy wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 13, 2021 3:26 am

Welcome aboard the friendly aviation forum

Paddyboy

Thank you! ✈

A bit of a lurker here for some time, the G7 activity plus Typhoons crossing London, where I'm based, the other week, prompted me to register so as to enjoy the forum properly.