I thought I would share this with PPRUNE. I have already posted this on 2 other forums when the event took place (last summer), but thought you guys might appreciate it.
I am a civvy, with the closest in action I've seen was being a member of the local ATC.
One of my hobbys, is sitting on a hill side all day in the rain and wind, waiting for metal pointy things to come speeding past.
Last summer, I caught an RAF Lyneaham Herc low level in the Scottish Borders, near Moffat, once in the morning, then the same example in the afternoon.
I duly posted these off to the Station Commander, Michael Neville, in the hope they would reach the aircrew concerned, as a wee momento as it were.
Anyway, got an emal back asking if they could use my picture for their 2008 Christmas card (which was used and I received a copy) and also a day trip to the base, with a flight in a Herc.
So, here are some pics of said trip. A great day was had by myself, and will remember it for a long time.
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