Wing waggling fast jet between Shobdon & Welshpool
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Wing waggling fast jet between Shobdon & Welshpool
If it was you who overtook our Cessna 172 heading North between Shobdon & Welshpool on Saturday Afternoon -
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No chance - they never look over their shoulders when they overtake you in their BMW Z4's, so they sure wouldn't waggle their wings in a FJ
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fidae wasted several seconds of his life whilst wibbling:
"This should be on the spotters forum, not mil aircrew"
This has nothing to do with spotters, and everything to do with fellow aviators passing the time of day in a time honoured fashion whilst airborne. ......and one individual taking it one step further in a perfectly acceptable way.
Your post contributes nothing positive to this thread and is uncalled for and unecessary. Whilst not wishing to have every chance encounter published here every day, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this thread, and the typical "military" banter that followed its introduction is also perfectly fine.
>>Places box back into cupboard, and gets on with life whilst muttering "plonker"<<
"This should be on the spotters forum, not mil aircrew"
This has nothing to do with spotters, and everything to do with fellow aviators passing the time of day in a time honoured fashion whilst airborne. ......and one individual taking it one step further in a perfectly acceptable way.
Your post contributes nothing positive to this thread and is uncalled for and unecessary. Whilst not wishing to have every chance encounter published here every day, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this thread, and the typical "military" banter that followed its introduction is also perfectly fine.
>>Places box back into cupboard, and gets on with life whilst muttering "plonker"<<
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Not just once has Fidae wasted his time wibbling "This should be on the spotters forum, not mil aircrew"
He also contributed the same to the "Helicopter Formation.." thread.
You are not a moderator, you can clearly see the thread title before you choose to read it. If it bothers you that much, don't look at it
He also contributed the same to the "Helicopter Formation.." thread.
You are not a moderator, you can clearly see the thread title before you choose to read it. If it bothers you that much, don't look at it
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>>"Sorry, this whole thead is fiction.
Fast Jet.
On a SATURDAY!
Afternoon!
I don't think so"<<
I saw 9 red fast jets on a sunday recently and a whole lot of civvie owned Hunters, Gnats, JPs, Russian unpronouncables, in addition to every aircraft on the display network.
There are a few fastish jets at Hawarden and Kemble that could well transit the Welsh borders homeward bound.
The days of fast jets being the domain of the military are well and truly over. .....and when the Vulcan takes off, it can only be a short while before a Lightning or Buccaneer follows.
I do however remember the days when a low level route would involve some impromtu FE against various NATO FJs as opposed to nowadays when you dont see FJs at all, at anytime!!
Fast Jet.
On a SATURDAY!
Afternoon!
I don't think so"<<
I saw 9 red fast jets on a sunday recently and a whole lot of civvie owned Hunters, Gnats, JPs, Russian unpronouncables, in addition to every aircraft on the display network.
There are a few fastish jets at Hawarden and Kemble that could well transit the Welsh borders homeward bound.
The days of fast jets being the domain of the military are well and truly over. .....and when the Vulcan takes off, it can only be a short while before a Lightning or Buccaneer follows.
I do however remember the days when a low level route would involve some impromtu FE against various NATO FJs as opposed to nowadays when you dont see FJs at all, at anytime!!
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And it is airshow season, and last time I looked, they were generally on at the weekend, when most normal people (and FJ mates) get time off. Haven't had the chance to look recently...(boo hoo, sob).
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and when the Vulcan takes off, it can only be a short while before a Lightning or Buccaneer follows.
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Navaleye - look in one of the latest UK air mags - "Today's Pilot" I think it is - I read it last week but have forgotten details sorry.
One of the old Linc bases has a collection of Hunters, a Bucc and a "Fitter" all G-registered.....but no Lightning sob sob. Privately owed - needs lots of mullah to fuel one - GBP3K I think...better start saving.
Cheers
K
One of the old Linc bases has a collection of Hunters, a Bucc and a "Fitter" all G-registered.....but no Lightning sob sob. Privately owed - needs lots of mullah to fuel one - GBP3K I think...better start saving.
Cheers
K
