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cngaero
20th Apr 2016, 06:36
Just a quick note to say Thank You to all who were taking part in yesterday's exercise in the skies over Northumberland.

At around 19:00 yesterday evening, I was treated to some wonderful high level manoeuvres overhead Widdrington and out to the coast, leaving intricate vapour trails and all with a background of clear blue skies.
Just like a scene from the Battle of Britain, It was a joy to see.

My dicky ticker stops me from using my PPL these days, but I still enjoy taking to the skies with my eyes.

Good luck to everyone involved in the remainder of the excersise and stay safe.

Tocsin
20th Apr 2016, 15:40
+1

does that make it 'our private air display' :)

My only disappointment was that I couldn't track any of it on FR24 (only the F20s seem 'visible' there).

MATELO
20th Apr 2016, 15:58
F22's no less.

State-of-the-art US fighter jets seen over North East coast - did you spot them? - Chronicle Live (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/local-news/f22-fighter-jets-seen-northumberland-11213184)

cngaero
20th Apr 2016, 18:11
+1

does that make it 'our private air display' :)

My only disappointment was that I couldn't track any of it on FR24 (only the F20s seem 'visible' there).

It certainly was as I was the only one in my back garden at the time!

Out Of Trim
20th Apr 2016, 21:49
Try.ADSB exchange.

Includes Military aircraft.

Tocsin
22nd Apr 2016, 14:02
Thanks, Out Of Trim - I'll go and have a look.

octavian
22nd Apr 2016, 18:42
Don't tell the CAA - they'll charge you a couple of grand for such an event.

cngaero
22nd Apr 2016, 20:26
Don't tell the CAA - they'll charge you a couple of grand for such an event.

My lips are sealed ;)