Dog Fight Over Northolt

[ukdean]

Great to see a Spitfire and a Hurricane having some fun over the field this afternoon.

[Malaysian28]

Really What time was it.

This is becoming a regular Occurrence just a few weeks ago I am pretty sure I saw a similar thing.

[ukdean]

About 3ish. This is the second time i`ve seen the 2. Having them doing tight turns at about 500 feet is quite a sight.

[Malaysian28]

I was in Uxbridge around 3 but didnt hear anything, have seen it before, I remember seeing a Spit do a victory roll.
Do you know if there is a Spitfire based a Northolt.

[ukdean]

I dont think Northolt has a spitfire. They flew circuits over Eastcote at very low level.

I must admit the noise was bloody well good.

I must admit, its makes a change to see them instead of the islander..

[Malaysian28]

... & the Biz Jets

I do love the sound of a Merlin.

MH28

[ab33t]

That is one sound that still brings goose bumps

[ukdean]

Put it this way, im glad i was`nt a German in the second world war as i bet that noise did not give them goose bumps.

[Malaysian28]

The Sound of Four of them on Lancaster is Superb.

to off-topic slightly does anyone know if there is going to be a flypast for Trooping of the Colour this Saturday.

[leader12uk]

They arrived yesterday, I was told they were going to do 2 displays today but i think the first one was rained off. i am just about to process the photographs from today. must admit it was nice to hear them.

Flypast this saturday, followed by the photoday on the sunday, just hope the weather improves.

[ukdean]

Can you post the pictures on this thread

[TEEEJ]

Malaysian28 wrote

...does anyone know if there is going to be a flypast for Trooping of the Colour this Saturday.

RAF - News by Date (http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive.cfm?storyid=02952607-5056-A318-A827496827EEB183)

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafcms/mediafiles/02B614FF_5056_A318_A89D3C665B79193C.pdf

Flypast Composition

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafcms/mediafiles/02B4FA73_5056_A318_A88B743D2ADB9F9F.pdf

Aeronautical Information Circular for the rehearsals and flypast. The rehearsal for today (8th June) was cancelled due to weather. Rehearsal period is 8-10th June.

See following for times and route.

http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/aip/current/aic/EG_Circ_2010_M_018_en.pdf

Malaysian28,

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is based at RAF Coningsby.

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Homepage (http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/)

BBMF You Tube Channel

YouTube - BBMFPRO's Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/BBMFPRO)

TJ

[Wander00]

UKDean - say Hello to Eastcote for me - grew up there, under the Northolt circuit - Ansons, Devons, Exeditors, Noratlas's, etc. I was in St Lawrence Drive - where are you?

[Malaysian28]

Thanks Teeej I'll keep my camera out at work might catch them over the next few days.
On Saturday I should get them over my house in greenford however I may only get the fast jets, tankers,etc the BBMF usually turn off before they reach me.
Will post pics if I get any.

[TEEEJ]

No problem, Malaysian28.

The rehearsal took place today.

TJ

[Malaysian28]

Got a short view of them from South Ruislip but not good pics,
Will wait for Saturdays flypast for a good Photo Op.

MH28.

...to be a real geek can anyone supply the reg's of any of the aircraft involved

[ukdean]

I take it i missed a fly past today then

[TEEEJ]

Malaysian28,

See following

FighterControl • Home to the Military Aviation Enthusiast • View topic - 9th June Movements (http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=12484)

'Flypast;
1st Wave - Typhoon – ZJ942, Typhoon – ZJ801, Tornado F3 – ZH554 HX, Tornado F3 - ZE961 HB,
2nd Wave – VC10 – XV102, VC10 – ZA150,
3rd Wave – Tristar – ZD951 , Tornado GR4A - ZA452, Tornado GR4 – ZG709,
4th Wave – Sentinel – ZJ693, BAE 125 – ZD620, BAE 125 – ZD621,
5th Wave – Nimrod R1 – XV249, Tornado GR4 - ???, Tornado GR4 - ???,
6th Wave – GR4 – ZA400, Tornado GR4 – ZD890, Tornado GR4 – ZD739'

TJ

[TEEEJ]

The following has the full list and some images.

Yahoo! Groups (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorwichSpotters/message/8320)

TJ

[Geezers of Nazareth]

Thanks Teeej I'll keep my camera out at work might catch them over the next few days.
On Saturday I should get them over my house in greenford however I may only get the fast jets, tankers,etc the BBMF usually turn off before they reach me.
Will post pics if I get any.

M28 ... I would recommend going up to Horsenden Hill to see the flypast, a truly excellent view.

Park in the car-park, walk up the footpath up the hill to the top; walk past the trig-point, across the (public) golf course heading east, and there's an opening through the trees. Just through there, and you have an excellent unobstructed view of London. With good eyesight you can see the flypast approaching well to the east of London.
After the flypast at BP they all head northwest ... directly towards you!

[ukdean]

The hills next to the a40 just before thr target turn off heading west is will also be good. Parking availabe aswell

[Malaysian28]

Thanks TJ your a Star :ok:

I totally forgot about Horsenden Hill GoN, I think the last time I saw a flypast from there was when Concorde was in the Sparrows Formation back in 02.
Might try it again instead of standing on the Garden Shed.

The Hills in Northolt are also quite good, but the BBMF will mostly likely be spec in the distance turning off.

Hopefully the weather will be good and they will be on time, as its going to be a mad dash to get from Horsenden, back home and changed for work.:eek:

Well I hope everyone will enjoy one of London's only airshows,

MH28

[TEEEJ]

No problem, MH28.

'Unfortunately the Lancaster is unable to take part in the Queens Birthday Flypast on Saturday 12 June 2010 as following a routine check it has been found that due to normal wear and tear one of the undercarriage struts needs to be replaced. Due to the age of the aircraft this could not be made and fitted in time for the Flypast on Saturday. However, it is hoped that the aircraft will be back in the air, completing planned displays within a week.'

RAF - News by Date (http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive.cfm?storyid=02952607-5056-A318-A827496827EEB183)

TJ