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Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13 Couple more added!!

Post by flyingslug_0 » Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:46 pm

First time for me. Was really looking forward to this trip and I wasn't disappointed. A HUGE big thank you to Deerhunter (Dave) for orginising the trip, and a very big THANK YOU to the staff of RAF Lakenheath for taking the time and trouble to explain all the departments we visited. :thumbs:

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3. Our Guide for the Day.
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4. A visit to 393rd Grim Reapers. Chris explained all about dog fighting with Typhoons. (some times the RAF let them win :P )
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5. Matt is in his first tour. He explained as a newbie with 200+ total hours flying, he was really looking forward to his tour in England.
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058 colour by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
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Lakenheath Visit by Craig Sluman, on Flickr

Once again a big thank you to Dave for a great day. :thumbs:



Reapers at work :clap: :clap:

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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13

Post by Trenchard » Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:58 pm

Nice set Craig, it really captures the day. Thanks for the group shot as well

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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13

Post by captain scarlet » Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:57 pm

Looks like a good tour. No.6 is my personal favourite - like the colour in it. :thumb:
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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13

Post by gamecock » Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:16 pm

Great stuff - is it still Movember there?
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Post by ma.salmon » Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:25 pm

Nice set craig. it was my first visit to any base out side of an air show. A great day with good hosts and good company. Think we where lucky with weather too. love the one of the Phantom reminds me of Wattisham back in the cold war day.

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Post by Stu » Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:25 pm

Nice set there, not always easy to shoot in that Hangar, nice shot of Tiffany
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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13

Post by Flyingmonster » Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:56 pm

I recognise myself!! Cheers Slug!!

Lovely shots from a belting day!! :thumb:
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Post by deerhunter » Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:45 pm

Cracking shots Craig, great day, good company. Roll on the next trip. :thumbs:
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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13

Post by paddyboy » Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:53 pm

Hi Slug :P

Yup; a cracking visit!

Fab memories of some great company and some real characters on the base :thumbs:

A certain young lady from Brooklyn sticks in my mind :lol:

As for the pics: No. 7; no you can't take it home, Jamie: No. 8; defo a dodgy lookin' geezer peering in there :Wow:

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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13

Post by Knife 04 » Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:24 pm

Good review of the day Craig with some winning shots

Would like to echo the thoughts of all those that went - great afternoon, good to meet some new people and thanks to Dave for arranging

All the best

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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13

Post by glencoe » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:54 am

Nicely done ... may fav' is No11
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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13

Post by eagle1 » Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:54 am

Hello Fellow Reapers
A fantastic day, it was something I have wanted to do for a long time & I wasn't disappointed. A great group of fellow enthusiasts & great staff on the base certainly made it a day to remember. Echoing the earlier made comments, a huge thanks to Dave for organising the tour & to the other Dave for the transport, it all worked like clockwork
Great set of photos Craig, sums up the day completely in my eyes. Here's to the next one guys. REAPERS all the way :thumb:
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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13

Post by ginge » Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:15 am

Hi all you Reapers
A great day out and a BIG THANK YOU to Dave for organising the trip and all the staff on the base for accomodating us..
Brilliant set of photos Craig, can't pick out a favourite they're all belters..
Grim Reapers rule..

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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13 Couple more added!!

Post by phantommadman » Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:19 pm

Excellent shots there, numbers 2(obviously :whistle: )9,10 and 11 stand out :thumbs: Sorry for being a bit daft,but how does one get to go on these tours with the FC crew,would absolutely love to do one of them.
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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13 Couple more added!!

Post by mrdavidwalker » Sat Mar 23, 2013 4:34 pm

Great set of photos Craig, well done mate. Great to meet you and a fantastic day !! will now look at arranging a Mildenhall trip, I'll keep you all informed.
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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13 Couple more added!!

Post by mrdavidwalker » Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:04 pm

Hi all - once again,
Just to let you all know a request has been sent to RAF Mildenhall requesting a tour for the Grim Reapers supporters group, fingers crossed, will keep you all informed by email. ( note that the Tour is Tuesdays only )
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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13 Couple more added!!

Post by TeeJay » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:42 pm

Hi Craig

Brilliant photos, another record of the day for the archive, cant pic a fav pic as they all great!!

Again I agree with Everyones comments, a fantastic day with some great guys and a great tour :)

Thanks to Everyone, for the company etc, looking forward to next time :thumb:

All the best

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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13 Couple more added!!

Post by Knife 04 » Sat Mar 23, 2013 11:00 pm

mrdavidwalker wrote:Hi all - once again,
Just to let you all know a request has been sent to RAF Mildenhall requesting a tour for the Grim Reapers supporters group, fingers crossed, will keep you all informed by email. ( note that the Tour is Tuesdays only )
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Definitely up for that! Look forward to hearing from you - thanks for sending the E mail requesting

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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13 Couple more added!!

Post by paddyboy » Sun Mar 24, 2013 7:13 am

Yup, yup and yup :Wow:

Count me in on any trip :thumbs:

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Re: Lakenheath Visit 21.3.13 Couple more added!!

Post by mirage 2000 » Sun Mar 24, 2013 6:45 pm

Great shot's Craig, Always nice to see F15'S :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

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