Originally Posted by
longer ron
I am impressed that a Tonka can actually achieve a 'High Altitude'
It was obviously 'moving' with the wings swept back (which was my identification).
Unusual, as, I stated we are on a low-flying corridor from the Otterburn ranges so we usually just hear them rather than seeing them - though if they travel in pairs you can sometimes catch a glimpse of the wingman.
My best 'spot' was what I thought at first was an EE Lightning (though I knew that was impossible in 2004).
It was a very very brief glimpse at rooftop level which left me puzzled.
Then my 1950s ATC recognition days came to mind with the word 'Fitter'- it turned out to be a Polish Su-22 on a farewell tour (Lone Cat) to Coltishall.