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by alchemist2001
Thu May 12, 2011 11:52 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Canon 20D EF-S lens compatibility?
Replies: 6
Views: 2237

Re: Canon 20D EF-S lens compatibility?

As a professional photographer who owns an old 20D as a backup cam, I can confirm that as others have said, the EF-S lenses are entirely compatible with the 20D. The white square on the lens mount aligns with the white square on the camera body during mounting.
by alchemist2001
Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Argy L29 low pass
Replies: 12
Views: 2902

Re: Argy L29 low pass

At Oshkosh a few years ago, I used to see an act called Masters of Disaster. Very spectacular, with Jimmy Leroy, Jimmy Franklin, and Bobby Younkin. Excellent very experienced pilots,all three of them. It always worried me. Where are they now? They are all dead. I rest my case. In this country, this...
by alchemist2001
Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Argy L29 low pass
Replies: 12
Views: 2902

Re: Argy L29 low pass

Without doubt the lowest pass I've ever seen. He must be less than 6" off the deck...
by alchemist2001
Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??
Replies: 561
Views: 149992

Re: Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

T_J wrote: French technician checking a Mirage 2000.

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TJ
This makes me EXTRA gutted I didn't make it into the RAF...
by alchemist2001
Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:58 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Air Supremacy
Replies: 9
Views: 3596

Re: Air Supremacy

Exactly civilians, do armed Rebels come under that heading? In all fairness if an armed bunch of men want to overthrow a Goverment then they must face what ever force that Goverment want to put up to resist such an attack against it. As for the protection of innocent civilians thats a diferent stor...
by alchemist2001
Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Air Supremacy
Replies: 9
Views: 3596

Re: Air Supremacy

Resolution 1973, as I understand it, allows for any force necessary, save for troops on the ground, to enforce the protection of civilians.
by alchemist2001
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Air Supremacy
Replies: 9
Views: 3596

Re: Air Supremacy

I was just thinking the same thing and was on my way to ask a similar question when I saw your thread! That's what I'd be doing, now that they have air superiority, the obvious next step would be to have a load of Apache's police the area with a few Spooky's in place also. Surely that'd provide bett...
by alchemist2001
Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: more OP Oddyssey Dawn Official Images - more images
Replies: 5
Views: 3437

Re: more OP Oddyssey Dawn Official Images

Too right. Gotta love the B2s - check out that beak! Great images.
by alchemist2001
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Libya: Who's with us?
Replies: 18
Views: 3975

Re: Libya: Who's with us?

Last I heard the Qatari's have sent aircraft while the UAE have backpeddaled a bit and 'confined their involvement to humanitarian assistance'.
by alchemist2001
Mon Mar 21, 2011 11:17 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??
Replies: 561
Views: 149992

Re: 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

Was under the impression that the Typhoon was A/G capable even if it's not yet fully realised at this point. Also, surely as part of the no fly zone, the coalition will start performing combat air patrols to ensure Gadhaffi doesn't try to be funny? Maybe the Tiff was on a CAP?
by alchemist2001
Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??
Replies: 561
Views: 149992

Re: 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

Any chance of more departures from Marham tonight? Hope that's a reasonable (non-dodgy) question to ask. Please ignore if not!
by alchemist2001
Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??
Replies: 561
Views: 149992

Re: 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

The Arab League 'going wobbly' is no great surprise. It could be a case of having to accommodate many different views. Given the substantial anti-western elements it encompasses, the leaders may believe they have to tread a difficult path in not being seen as too pro-western while at the same time ...
by alchemist2001
Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:17 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??
Replies: 561
Views: 149992

Re: 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

Reading between the lines it seems like the Arab League are arguing that they were only ever interested in having a no-fly zone. They seem to fail to understand that the imposition of an effective no-fly zone is dependent on the neutralisation of Libyan integrated air-defense systems.
by alchemist2001
Sun Mar 20, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??
Replies: 561
Views: 149992

Re: 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

Didn't hear it, but I imagine it was Whiteman AFB in Missouri.

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by alchemist2001
Sun Mar 20, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??
Replies: 561
Views: 149992

Re: 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

That's what I had figured previously. Cheers for the info guys.
by alchemist2001
Sun Mar 20, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??
Replies: 561
Views: 149992

Re: 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

Many thanks for that nwmonitor. Have had a good look through the website. So is it a case of just respecting those DA-Notices or is it worth emailing the DA-Notice secretary of someone else to let them know my intentions/ask for a permit? Sorry to ask, but I'd rather be on the right side of the law....
by alchemist2001
Sun Mar 20, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??
Replies: 561
Views: 149992

Re: 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

Regarding the photographic D-Restriction, is there a specific channel through which one can be requested?
by alchemist2001
Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:35 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??
Replies: 561
Views: 149992

Re: 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

Is this the first operational use of Stormshadow or did it get an outing in the Iraq War?
by alchemist2001
Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:09 am
Forum: Fighter Control and Forum Technical Information
Topic: 55 new members in 24 hours
Replies: 4
Views: 2477

Re: 55 new members in 24 hours

Lots I'd wager! Just to be clear, I'm not media. I am a wedding 'tog as my day job and shoot aviation for stock agencies from time to time. You can see some of my stuff on my website: http://www.tony-hart.com/othersubjects.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by alchemist2001
Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:50 am
Forum: Fighter Control and Forum Technical Information
Topic: 55 new members in 24 hours
Replies: 4
Views: 2477

Re: 55 new members in 24 hours

Hi Guys, My name's Tony, been a reader/lurker for a few months now ever since I met two members at the Harrier Farewell at Dunsfold. I'm a professional photographer with an interest in aviation ever since I was a lad. Applied for the RAF scholarship years ago and was invited to Cramwell, but my eyes...

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