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Originally, radomes were black because it was a special radome paint that needed less preparation and primer and had less attenuation effect on the ground mapping radar returns. Later developments in paint technology included coloured pigments.
Sadly though, it seems there just isn't one conclusive answer for the reasons behind the black radomes so I'll probably never know for sure.
With regards to paint schemes, I think that 558's gloss finish, although not accurate has stood the test of time pretty well.
Apart from the spruce up on the roundels and tail markings the rest of the paintwork is pretty much original and still looks good.
Same can't be said for the old wraparound matt scheme on XL426 however, which looks pretty awful up close these days.
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Thanks so much for your reply & excellent photos - It looks like a fantastic flying day, I was worried XH558 had suffered from the weather bug or worse but clearly not! - thanks again
I "only " saw a fly past by the Reds at Wroughton (Nr Swindon) today - very cool & professional chaps indeed!
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Thanks so much for your reply & excellent photos - It looks like a fantastic flying day, I was worried XH558 had suffered from the weather bug or worse but clearly not! - thanks again
I "only " saw a fly past by the Reds at Wroughton (Nr Swindon) today - very cool & professional chaps indeed!
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Courtesy of TEEEJ - That's too good not to share
For the Vulcan flyers amongst us - I presume that's within limits
....our did TJ place the image upside down
...are we rolling
For the Vulcan flyers amongst us - I presume that's within limits
....our did TJ place the image upside down...are we rolling
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That's another one of Kev Rumens' take-offs, similar to the Sunday at RIAT.
I would assume its all within limits, else the crew chief would have put a stop to it after he did it the first time.
There's some footage of it here:
I would assume its all within limits, else the crew chief would have put a stop to it after he did it the first time.
There's some footage of it here:
Hi,
Sorry, none of the images are actually mine. I was just posting the links. More excellent images from RAF Leuchars can be found at the following.
Airshow Photography • UK Airshow Review Message Board
TJ
Sorry, none of the images are actually mine. I was just posting the links. More excellent images from RAF Leuchars can be found at the following.
Airshow Photography • UK Airshow Review Message Board
TJ
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Last display of the season this Sunday 27th at Southport.
All in all its been an excellent season imo, despite the early PtF debacle, and I've had the pleasure of seeing two displays and a flypast from the old bird this year.
The whole team has done well getting out there to the public, and serviceability has been pretty good this season. Just hope that can be funding can be found for 2010.
All in all its been an excellent season imo, despite the early PtF debacle, and I've had the pleasure of seeing two displays and a flypast from the old bird this year.
The whole team has done well getting out there to the public, and serviceability has been pretty good this season. Just hope that can be funding can be found for 2010.
Last edited by hurn; 22nd Sep 2009 at 11:31. Reason: Speeling mishtake
Can anyone tell me who was flying it last Saturday for the display at Goodwood Revival?
I didn't know it was down to display, so got a very pleasant surprise when I saw it flash past the tress behind the beer tent at what seemed about 100ft on a very quite 'idle' sneak approach to the circuit
Made my day..... one day short of being exactly 17 years since I had last seen it fly
I didn't know it was down to display, so got a very pleasant surprise when I saw it flash past the tress behind the beer tent at what seemed about 100ft on a very quite 'idle' sneak approach to the circuit
Made my day..... one day short of being exactly 17 years since I had last seen it fly
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Watching Hurn's video (thanks) reminded me of when she really did make the ground shake like that
Fair play to all involved with her and her serviceability record this year after a shaky start last year.
Fair play to all involved with her and her serviceability record this year after a shaky start last year.
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