Sea Harrier at Falklands Anniversary
Mirage
A4
Super Etendard
Pucara?
A4
Super Etendard
Pucara?
I've seen recently somewhere that the Argy liberated one that came back and became G-HUEY (?) for a while has been recently restored to it's Argy markings and is due to take part in the flypast.
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I recall seeing a Sky TV programme about the WASP - 'Historic aircraft ' ?
Seem to remember it belonged to an American pilot, apologies I don't recall his name, and was in the UK ( maybe Middle Wallop ? ) in very nice RN colours - looked immaculate.
Doesn't make a Falklands display without a Sea Harrier or at least GR7 / 9 though !
Seem to remember it belonged to an American pilot, apologies I don't recall his name, and was in the UK ( maybe Middle Wallop ? ) in very nice RN colours - looked immaculate.
Doesn't make a Falklands display without a Sea Harrier or at least GR7 / 9 though !
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The Scout flies quite frequently from Wallop.
What about an Agusta A109 from Hereford
and that ex Argie 33 Sqn cab...
which the last time i photographed it, seriously needed a wash.
And...
The Lynx was also in the war...to add to the list previously mentioned.
What about an Agusta A109 from Hereford
and that ex Argie 33 Sqn cab...which the last time i photographed it, seriously needed a wash.
And...
The Lynx was also in the war...to add to the list previously mentioned.
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Worst-case is an Engine Mech Fail over London
You then have little to no time to manoeuvre into a safe area before all the controls go completely stiff (no Hyd pumps) and whatever you happen to be pointing at accepts the inevitable.
Does SHAR have a RAT?
You then have little to no time to manoeuvre into a safe area before all the controls go completely stiff (no Hyd pumps) and whatever you happen to be pointing at accepts the inevitable.
Does SHAR have a RAT?
Suspicion breeds confidence
I believe the FRS1 did but it was removed on the FA2. But I may be wrong...
Plus Argentine sour grapes.....
here
Plus Argentine sour grapes.....
here
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UK Wasp
I recall seeing a Sky TV programme about the WASP - 'Historic aircraft ' ?
Seem to remember it belonged to an American pilot, apologies I don't recall his name, and was in the UK ( maybe Middle Wallop ? ) in very nice RN colours - looked immaculate.
Seem to remember it belonged to an American pilot, apologies I don't recall his name, and was in the UK ( maybe Middle Wallop ? ) in very nice RN colours - looked immaculate.
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Spon
quote "Original GRs and FRS1 had a RAT. This was simply a wind driven electrical generator".
I would never have expected you to get this wrong Spon
. The FRS1 RAT was purely Hydraulic and was removed during the Phase 1 update in the mid 80s to be replaced by a second No 2 hyd accumulator.
Emergency electrics came either from the APU driven 6KVA genny or the battery. The RAT had never been used in anger so good candidate for weight saving and space production.
The second main genny was added at the same time in anticipation of the extra power requirement coming with the FA2 upgrade.
Sorry, getting a bit off thread.
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quote "Original GRs and FRS1 had a RAT. This was simply a wind driven electrical generator".
I would never have expected you to get this wrong Spon
. The FRS1 RAT was purely Hydraulic and was removed during the Phase 1 update in the mid 80s to be replaced by a second No 2 hyd accumulator. Emergency electrics came either from the APU driven 6KVA genny or the battery. The RAT had never been used in anger so good candidate for weight saving and space production.
The second main genny was added at the same time in anticipation of the extra power requirement coming with the FA2 upgrade.
Sorry, getting a bit off thread.
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Vulcan Update - from Flypast May 2007 Edition (Yes I mean May!)
Within her Hangar at Bruntingthorpe, Leics, work to bring Vulcan XH558 back to life continues to quicken as the first flight date gets closer. Engineering Manager Andrew Edmonson gave Flypast a brief outline of the activity as of March 19.
Both the oxygen and fire bottle sdystems were going back in. Rewiring of the undercarriage bays was complete. New wiring for the avionics was being laid out, ready for installation.
Work on the cockpit was well in hand. The cockpit floor was planned to be re-installed in the week beginning March 26. Beyond that, new flight consoles currently being completed would be able to go in.
The corrosion problems found in the main undercarriage bays are being conquered rapidly, with a dozen staff deployed to this area. The engines are due to be fitted in mid-April.
Ground crew and aircrew training are in full swing. By the time these words are read, the aircrew will have staged their first sessions using XM655 at Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire, for live procedures simulation and taxi training.
Due to a good response, the Vulcan Visitor Scheme has been extended by another month. Progress can be viewed on Sundays 10am to 4pm or prior arrangement. (Tel 0116 2479932, e-mail Denis Parker at [email protected]/www.tvoc.co.uk)
Within her Hangar at Bruntingthorpe, Leics, work to bring Vulcan XH558 back to life continues to quicken as the first flight date gets closer. Engineering Manager Andrew Edmonson gave Flypast a brief outline of the activity as of March 19.
Both the oxygen and fire bottle sdystems were going back in. Rewiring of the undercarriage bays was complete. New wiring for the avionics was being laid out, ready for installation.
Work on the cockpit was well in hand. The cockpit floor was planned to be re-installed in the week beginning March 26. Beyond that, new flight consoles currently being completed would be able to go in.
The corrosion problems found in the main undercarriage bays are being conquered rapidly, with a dozen staff deployed to this area. The engines are due to be fitted in mid-April.
Ground crew and aircrew training are in full swing. By the time these words are read, the aircrew will have staged their first sessions using XM655 at Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire, for live procedures simulation and taxi training.
Due to a good response, the Vulcan Visitor Scheme has been extended by another month. Progress can be viewed on Sundays 10am to 4pm or prior arrangement. (Tel 0116 2479932, e-mail Denis Parker at [email protected]/www.tvoc.co.uk)
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Falklands Flypast
There is an airworthy Scout flying as part of the Army Historic Flight. At the moment the 'Buzz' is that the Scout and the Gazelle will not be able to take part in the flypast in London. (Single engine ). The fact that there both types there with the AAC and the Marines has nothing to do with it.( 656 Sqn AAC and 3 BAS). Still the Scout will be taking part in both Navy and Army 25th Falklands Anniversary days of rememberance. Perhaps the London Flypast is RAF only!!!!! 
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Perhaps the London Flypast is RAF only!!!!!
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Falklands night
BBC Parliament is running a series of programmes on Sunday to mark the campaign and our victory over the evil enemy. Details here.
News of this year's air day at Yeovilton from Navy News.
One would have thought that it's as if officialdom is trying to pretend it never existed and never took part in Operation Corporate. In fact it sometimes seems like the RN is being written out of history.........
One would have thought that it's as if officialdom is trying to pretend it never existed and never took part in Operation Corporate. In fact it sometimes seems like the RN is being written out of history.........
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PR 9s in the Falklands
Quote "Wasn't involved though, they were Chilean mates".
Pretty sure you will find they were RAF quietly operating from Chile which subsequently lead to Chile buying some. Not much publicity about it because of the sensitive nature of operating seeing all airplanes from a neighbour.
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Pretty sure you will find they were RAF quietly operating from Chile which subsequently lead to Chile buying some. Not much publicity about it because of the sensitive nature of operating seeing all airplanes from a neighbour.
Sharmine