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Chainkicker
8th Dec 2009, 19:05
Anyone catch the airfield vehicle racing bit on Top gear this week?
If so was it Wyton they used? It seemed remarkably familiar to me but i couldnt decide just where it was :rolleyes:
TurningFinals
8th Dec 2009, 19:09
I have no idea but i think it has been metioned here (http://www.pprune.org/spectators-balcony-spotters-corner/398111-top-gear-season-14-episode-4-a.html).
downsizer
8th Dec 2009, 19:15
Colerne...
RAf Colerne, next to Rudloe Manor.
BEagle
8th Dec 2009, 20:35
And wasn't Top Gear utter crap this week.......
The current series has been pretty weak, but Sunday's show was dismal.
I agree Beagle, I think this season is weak. The whole Clio report from NI was vintage TG and Clarkson though. The barrel role was class. They must be saving money for a big trip later in the series. South America?
Chainkicker
8th Dec 2009, 21:58
Bolivia i believe :)
I knew i recognised the airfield but couldnt for the life of me remember which it was...Wasted plenty of taceval time there and Keevil :rolleyes:
Jumping_Jack
9th Dec 2009, 09:26
I thought the airfield race was a bit like BZZ on a busy Monday morning....quite realistic (except RAF Noddys are yellow and slower).
BEagle
9th Dec 2009, 10:20
Yes, there were certainly about as many aircraft movements.......
MightyGem
9th Dec 2009, 11:07
Ahhh, Colerne. Received my promotion to L/Cpl there, while on a job with the Royal Engineers, back in 1977.
Prangster
10th Dec 2009, 20:14
Anyone know who owns the Dak that keeps floating by just out of shot?
rafmatt
11th Dec 2009, 06:10
I belive it belongs to Aces High who used to be based at North Weald.
Grimweasel
11th Dec 2009, 07:56
Yes, Colerne - did my basic trainig there and also my first parachute jump back in 1990! (Junior Leaders RCT/RAOC)
How did the MoD get away with that under H&S?? I would have thought all that carnage over the taxiways etc could be classed as hazadous waste etc and the airfield is still used by the UAS? Must have been a costly clear-up job!!
calumwm
11th Dec 2009, 16:44
quick question; is Colerne the same place as Azimghur training camp? went there a few years ago for AEF, but cant remember what the pilot said :}
Mr C Hinecap
11th Dec 2009, 17:39
I didn't think we discussed MT on here? :confused: