Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:37 pm
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Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
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Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 3:02 pm
There certainly seems to have been a policy change to 'fly the flag'. Nice to see.
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 7:22 pm
Smart that
Thanks for sharing the link ,much appreciated
Thanks for sharing the link ,much appreciated
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 6:17 am
Very tasteful. Thank you for posting the link.
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Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:43 am
I like it, it seems to be on brand with the other recent RAF special paint jobs showing the flag. Thanks for posting.
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:51 am
Looks good
Looking forward to Wednesday's Puma flypast tour
Looking forward to Wednesday's Puma flypast tour
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:51 am
We're hopeful that our Puma rebuild project on XW208 might be due a 'partial' wave!
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:54 am
They are planned to fly over Waddington South to North, with Cranwell and Barkston before hand, I reckon they'll fly over College hall at Cranwell.
Think NAMs best chance is on the outbound leg from Scampton out to the south west - finger crossed!
Think NAMs best chance is on the outbound leg from Scampton out to the south west - finger crossed!
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:03 am
On this occasion our feelings are quite good!! 
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:43 am
Any chance of a slight detour to Sennybridge army camp? 
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:55 am
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:52 pm
Looks likely to be a 9 ship plus photo Puma.
Middle Wallop is a gas stop.
Middle Wallop is a gas stop.
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:55 pm
Only just noticed the Puma has a retro two tone camo scheme - fantastic
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:00 pm
Whilst the flag tail looks really good compared to others that tried to do the same, the retro camo is the best thing about it for me Mike. It's a fabulous thing and I hope to catch it with a few friends as they go walkabout tomorrow.
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:08 pm
Will it ever fly again or go to a show? - it would be great to get a shot of it on the ground
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:54 am
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:15 am
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:58 am
Ah airshows , I remember them! They were the days!
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:59 am
There was 9 Pumas in the flypast at Cranwell. Very nice all the way down the runway. The 10th one caught up with the main group as they headed towards Waddington.
Re: Puma 50th Scheme for XW224
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 11:29 am
We saw them on track, on time. Only four miles away
The good news is that a JP in silver and red livery made a low approach to 22..1132hrs-ish. That is Kendrew!
Caught a glimpse of #10 northwest of RAF Cottesmore at 1153hrs, presumably aiming to catch up at Waldo
Funn hobby innit?