Red Arrows
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From: Englandshire
No over crowd flying allowed anymore, hence the trademark arrival in diamond 9 formation from behind the crowd being a thing of several years past. However where the display line and crowd line are in a place where the crowd line cannot be policed then its possible of course that some overflight may occur I suppose.
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From: UK
Red Arrows - Oman
Last edited by Ada Quonsett; 26th November 2007 at 14:18. Reason: Re-inserting 'Oman'
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From: 4 Civvy Street. Nowhere-near-a-base. The Shires.
Ada Quonsett??
I just noticed your handle... Weren't you the very old lady passenger in the original AIRPORT movie - circa 1973?
you must be about 110 now - please please share the secret of your longevity...
CS
you must be about 110 now - please please share the secret of your longevity...
CS
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From: Falmouth
No, there is plenty of military accommodation in Oman. Not even the Red Arrows would try and attempt to defraud the general public by claiming there wasn't any military accommodation available in Oman and sleeping in comfy hotels.
Is it true that the Red Arrows are not displaying in the UK next year? Heard a buzz that they were in the US for the better half of the season
Is it true that the Red Arrows are not displaying in the UK next year? Heard a buzz that they were in the US for the better half of the season
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From: South Wales
RAF St Athan Hawks
A very good friend of mine works at RAF St Athan. This person was saying that at the moment Hawks from RAF Valley use Pembrey Sands and then land at St Athan for a refuel. Apparently this facility will no longer be available from March. Does anybody know what the outcome of this will be.
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Is it true that the Red Arrows are not displaying in the UK next year? Heard a buzz that they were in the US for the better half of the season
I think if that was the case then they would be the first for getting binned . they are a public messenger for the RAF and the UK Military, I think there would be outroar if they did not. TBH they are doing **** all for recruitment lately be as well spending time over in the US , maybe they can do a better recruit drive there, we need the troops.
Is it true that the Red Arrows are not displaying in the UK next year? Heard a buzz that they were in the US for the better half of the season
I think if that was the case then they would be the first for getting binned . they are a public messenger for the RAF and the UK Military, I think there would be outroar if they did not. TBH they are doing **** all for recruitment lately be as well spending time over in the US , maybe they can do a better recruit drive there, we need the troops.
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From: GONE BY 2012
So glad the reds have a new paint scheme and are busy touring the globe. Meanwhile I am busy xmas treeing airframes in-theatre and still waiting for fire retardant AEA to be replaced.
What a waste of money
What a waste of money
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
What about the aerodrome a mere 5 minutes away - which was rebuilt especially for Hawk training?
Heaven in Devon - RAF Chivenor.
That is, if the (jolly brave Royals) haven't totally trashed the place.....
Heaven in Devon - RAF Chivenor.
That is, if the (jolly brave Royals) haven't totally trashed the place.....
Last edited by BEagle; 26th November 2007 at 11:39. Reason: It seems one doesn't term the RMs 'grunts'... Still, at least I didn't say 'navy'...!
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From: Overseas
It always amuses me when idiots complain about the Reds being a waste of money. Jealousy? Hmmm. Maybe if these people actually knew anything about the Reds and their funding, they'd realise that they cost next to the square root of f-all to run, as most of the costs are paid by sponsorship.
But it's fine to call them battle-dodging wastes of money if it makes you feel better
But it's fine to call them battle-dodging wastes of money if it makes you feel better
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From: KORR somewhere
I think what he means is TAF(H)Det is closing......why though?
Contractural problems at Valley maybe?
The Icy hand of the bean counters looking to make cuts everywhere? (apart from themselves)
or possibly
They're thinking of re-opening the range on the IOM and no longer need people at St Athan??
Contractural problems at Valley maybe?
The Icy hand of the bean counters looking to make cuts everywhere? (apart from themselves)
or possibly
They're thinking of re-opening the range on the IOM and no longer need people at St Athan??