Will Young goes Maverick.

[Rakshasa]

I dont know wether to laugh or cry or deny any knowledge of ever watching the movie this music video is based off.

But I'm glad the remote was out of reach when this came on this morning cause there is a rather nice Buccaneer kicking around in there somewhere. I wasn't aware any were still flying! :ok:

As for the video, errr.. just remember to bleach your eyes afterwards.

http://www.ifilm.com/player/?ifilmId=2681920&refsite=7103

[The Helpful Stacker]

I believe that Buccaneer is owned by Hawker Hunter Aviation, click here (http://www.hunterteam.com/main.htm)

Actually scratch my last, isn\'t it one of those Buccaneers that enjoys the sunnier climes of South Africa now days?

[CBA_caption]

'Tis Thunder City, tis it not?

[Kakpipe Cosmonaut]

Puts a new perspecgtive on being a 'Mud Mover' doesn't it??!!:p

[GeeRam]

I believe that Buccaneer is owned by Hawker Hunter Aviation, click here

Actually scratch my last, isn't it one of those Buccaneers that enjoys the sunnier climes of South Africa now days?


Quite correct on the last one.

This was filmed in SA using the Buccaneers and Hunters of Mike Beachyhead's Thunder City operation.

Obviously the budget didn't stretch to allow use of the Lightnings......;)

[The Helpful Stacker]

Personally I'd prefer to have a go in a Bucc than a Lightning anyhow.

[Big Tudor]

Slightly concerned about the porn star look alike that young Master Young appears to have befriended! :uhoh:

[KENNYR]

Lovely to see footage of the Hunter at low level. Absolutely beautiful machine.

[DeaconBlue]

Not just a great video - an absolutely cracking first cut from Wills "difficult third album" proving he is likely to be a huge star for a long long time and demonstrating why he is the sole credible survivor from the reality TV pop star franchises.

[VigilantPilot]

errrr yeah. Cheers Dad. :p ;)

[Maple 01]

This music video is a homoerotic romp through the world of flyboys, à la Top Gun.

In the pursuit of EO should we not see some lady pilots playing netball in a similar state of undress?

And what's the Bucc doing above 60ft?

[Washington_Irving]

Ah, what the hell. It's not as if the original film wasn't gayer than a camping trip with Julian Clary.

[BEagle]

Thought it was an amusing piss-take on Top Gun... 'Cowboy', 'Indian'....suprised there wasn't a 'Biker' and 'Construction Worker' as well.

Apart from the awful b£oody music which accompanied the clip. And too many sweaty kids playing ball games.

Who is Will Young, by the way?

[VigilantPilot]

True - the music is dire - reminds me of that Toshiba advert a few years ago 're-record dont fade away' (based on a rolling stones track?).

Will Young is that gay bloke with a massive chin who won pop idol or some rubbish like that a few years ago. Makes a fortune from kids spending pocket money on his singles.

[DeaconBlue]

Wow, Beags and Vigilant are now music critics - can we expect an article in Q anytime soon?

[BEagle]

What is 'Q'? One of those 'lifestyle' comics which digi-yoof likes to read?

Once upon a time the only magazines in crew rooms were Mayfair, Air Clues, the odd Flight and the odd Autocar......

[An Teallach]

Beags, since there's only one Will Young, I can't give the standard reply to your question of "A popular beat combo!"

I'm afraid I haven't a clue what "Q" is!

These things all appear to be popular among the Alcopop Generation. No wonder they have to be off their tatties on 'Breezers' half the time.

[Wycombe]

Will is from Hungerford, that's a bit too close to me for comfort :eek:

Hope he didn't really get to fly in one of Mr Beachyhead's machines, that really would make me sick :mad:

[teeteringhead]

the odd Flight magazine ... and you could always tell the career officers ... 'cos they read it from the front! ;)

[scottyhs]

and yet hes ruined one of my favourite movies.....sob sob :{

[foldingwings]

Maple 01

About 600kts!!

I'll get my coat, hat and cane!

[skaterboi]

What is 'Q'? One of those 'lifestyle' comics which digi-yoof likes to read?

Actually Q magazine is a well-written informative music magazine biased towards proper musicians. It does not do teeny-bopper, alcopop music so please don't deride something you know not about!

Just because you've left the mob and are advancing in years doesn't mean you have to be ill-informed, quick to judge and grumpy! :p

[Fg Off Bloggs]

Skaterboi,

Tread carefully! Have you any idea what you have just done? Have you any idea how BEagle reacts to such comments???

The lid is now off the box!









Incoming!!!!!!!!!

[DeaconBlue]

Wycombe: Why does the thought of will young in a buc make you sick? does it bring about all sorts of feelings that are confusing for you?? Are you suddenly wanting to buy baby oil and get a pair of leather pants?

Mr Young pays his money to use these wonderful machines for a fab video and therefore is contributing to keeping these awesome things going. Take your homophobic outdated rants off this thread :mad: :mad:

[Rakshasa]

Hmmm, clearly I was right not to call the thread "Will Young goes Cruising."

:ok:

[Runaway Gun]

"Will's coming from deep behind !!"

I give him Ten points for promoting aviation, in a fun and light hearted way.

[Tegan]

I 've got to admit, I can't stand his music but it is one of the funniest and best music videos I've seen for a long time, much better than the normal bikini clad women draped over cars theme. unfortunately it does seem to have given a few aircrew we all work with the idea that we should start playing volleyball in that state of undress on a regular basis as 'PT' and apparently as its an equal opportunities air force....

[Wycombe]

DB,

I think you need to lighten-up a little and step down from that politically-correct high horse.

Yes, perhaps I am a bit out-dated and even homophobic, but that doesn't mean I have shunned, or find it difficult to talk to, the acquaintances I have that are that way inclined. I may not "like" some of what they do, but am in no position to judge.... so why are you?

You are right that if Will has helped to keep the Thunder City jets flying, he should absolutely be supported.

However, I'm sure there are many here who would mortgage their bricks and mortar to do what he can, because he was manufactured into pop-star status by reality TV.....that's what makes me cross (and, yes, jealous)

[jindabyne]

foldingwings

..... and descending

[Paterbrat]

...and the above discussion of Geldings efforts to support the preservation of worthy aircraft as a perfect antidote to SAD syndrome setting in at the onset of winter and absence of a decent set of wings to lift above the fog.

[Dan Winterland]

Top Gun is a big gay icon movie.....apparently!