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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:37 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Greece initiates major overhaul of Air Force by ‘selling’ older jets.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1802
Re: Greece initiates major overhaul of Air Force by ‘selling’ older jets.
Seems like higher block F-16s and multi role Rafale is all they really need, and probably Rafale alone would do the job. Stick everything else on webuyanyfighterjet.com (and get ripped off) and buy a load of them. Swiss Tony could help, i'll find his number
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:14 am
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: 27-03-2024
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1643
Re: 27-03-2024
That weather will be at the airfield by 10 and then take a couple of hours to clear so maybe another delay. Although that type would be able to depart in bad weather if needed.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:53 am
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: 27-03-2024
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1643
Re: 27-03-2024
Another page suggesting departure refiled for 10:00.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:38 am
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: 27-03-2024
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1643
Re: 27-03-2024
Wind slightly favours 09, but only just.
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: 50th Anniversary Scheme for GAF Tornado
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1871
Re: 50th Anniversary Scheme for GAF Tornado
Anyone ever had a migraine with visual disturbance......?
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:18 am
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: Why not base them here ?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5996
Re: Why not base them here ?
Lots of kit out around base. Just have to wait and see.
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:55 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Mig-23 down - Thunder over Michigan
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3445
Re: Mig-23 down - Thunder over Michigan
There is (or was) only one flying Mig-23 in the US, so must be the same. Are there still any Mig-23 flying anywhere? Maybe in Africa? North Korea, possibly Libya. I think Cuba still operates a few, but they must be ripe for retirement soon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoyan-Gurevich_MiG-23#Oper...
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 8:48 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Storm Shadow captured
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1534
Re: Storm Shadow captured
In one of the photos it looks like a GR4 centreline pylon has been fitted to an SU-24 wing root pylon allowing for carriage.
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:01 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: RAF Hercules C-130 Retirement
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9246
Re: RAF Hercules C-130 Retirement
The trolling above asking what seems to be quite a concise question isn't really necessary.
Perhaps the quote regarding the C-130s capabilities the A400 cant cover could suggest its service life may be extended. Time will tell..
Perhaps the quote regarding the C-130s capabilities the A400 cant cover could suggest its service life may be extended. Time will tell..
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:22 am
- Forum: RAF Waddington
- Topic: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion
- Replies: 326
- Views: 49325
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:04 am
- Forum: RAF Waddington
- Topic: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion
- Replies: 326
- Views: 49325
Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion
I just popped up to the Harmston layby very briefly and there was space for at least another 8/9 cars. On google maps street view this lay-by is coned and taped off. To help prep for my near 4hr journey on Monday is this lay-by currently open whilst the ex is on in case i miss parking the WAVE? Tha...
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:29 am
- Forum: RIAT
- Topic: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1162
- Views: 162453
Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread
Anyone else notice the Greek F-16 turn over the crowd in afterburner at Eastern end on Friday morning when practicing? Presumably a bit wide when getting bearings for display line and a small warning inbound.
- Thu Jul 07, 2022 1:29 pm
- Forum: RIAT
- Topic: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1162
- Views: 162453
Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread
I know not everyone will be happy unless a Madagascan MiG-21 (they really did exist) and a USN A-7 do a pairs A2A demo, but i'm happy with that line up given the current world situation. Thanks RIAT.
- Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:45 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Once upon a time in the west, lot-3 11/91 Gordon
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1381
Re: Once upon a time in the west, lot-3 11/91 Gordon
Great insight. Thanks very much for sharing.
- Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:59 pm
- Forum: RAF Brize Norton
- Topic: BAF F-16BM
- Replies: 2
- Views: 587
BAF F-16BM
BAF F-16BM FB-21 currently at a steady 2500 ft flying around between Fairford, Brize and Oxford. Flew almost down Fairford centre line on its second pass near town. Also doing approaches at Brize looking at ADS-B.
- Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:58 pm
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: Wednesday 15-06-2022
- Replies: 7
- Views: 965
Re: Wednesday 15-06-2022
BAF F-16BM FB-21 currently at a steady 2500 ft flying around between Fairford, Brize and Oxford. Flew almost down Fairford centre line on its second pass near town. Also doing approaches at Brize looking at ADS-B.
- Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:30 pm
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Air warriors on TV at 15:00
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2133
Re: Air warriors on TV at 15:00
F-111 and B-52 were on recently. Its a good watch, with the sound (American 'dominate the battlefield' narration) off...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 2:22 pm
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: Tuesday 07-06-2022
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1358
Re: Tuesday 07-06-2022
Wind looks like runway 27 do we think, or 09 because fairly light so they dont have to back track?
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:36 pm
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: Monday 06-06-2022
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1242
Re: Monday 06-06-2022
Black 01 down, pogo'd and taxiing to hangar.
- Wed May 18, 2022 9:18 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: I love the smell of AVPIN in the morning...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1206
Re: I love the smell of AVPIN in the morning...
Brilliant set. They are good shots and not being 'pristine' (thats not a criticism) just makes me feel more like i'm back there then, but now