New Generation C130!
Maybe a nice new yank one, as the J has been in service some 8 years, and they may just start wearing out by now, or possible birdstrike or sand blast damage.
And as we all know the supply contract (CRILS) probably doesn't allow robbing a K to provide spares for a J.
And as we all know the supply contract (CRILS) probably doesn't allow robbing a K to provide spares for a J.
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Pictures of aircraft in a military aircrew section? Atleast call it military aviation or have a section for military aviation pictures. I know i'm fairly new to this forum compared to some other people but..
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this kind of talk towards someone who has recently had a tour in Afghanistan is unbelievable! I'll have you know i'm friendly with my groudcrew, although, you don't take pictures of that do you?
Maybe I should try and fly for America they seem to show a little respect for people.
RAFEmployee, if you don't consider that you are part of that Team, then.........
this kind of talk towards someone who has recently had a tour in Afghanistan is unbelievable! I'll have you know i'm friendly with my groudcrew, although, you don't take pictures of that do you?
Maybe I should try and fly for America they seem to show a little respect for people.
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This is absoloutly stupid, this forum won't be getting any recommendations. Military aircrew and you have aviation pictures.
I'm AIDU on this, no matter how much you guys hate him.
I'm AIDU on this, no matter how much you guys hate him.
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"this kind of talk towards someone who has recently had a tour in Afghanistan is unbelievable!"
And, I'm supposed to know that, how? If it is the case than you have my unreserved apologies, and my thanks.
However, I still consider that you were unnecessarily harsh on C130 Techie. There have been quite a number of threads on Mil Aircrew recently, containing photographs of military aircraft that have been well received.
"this kind of talk towards someone who has recently had a tour in Afghanistan is unbelievable!"
And, I'm supposed to know that, how? If it is the case than you have my unreserved apologies, and my thanks.
However, I still consider that you were unnecessarily harsh on C130 Techie. There have been quite a number of threads on Mil Aircrew recently, containing photographs of military aircraft that have been well received.
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The original point I made was about the posters attitude as to what should and should not be posted and not specifically about whether or not pictures should be posted on these forums. It's a simple enough thing not to look at threads if they don't interest you instead of complaining about the content which may well be of interest to others.
Pictures are posted on these pages frequently, some historical, some modern, and are generally well received.
We all have interests in different areas of the aviation world and as the welcome message for this forum suggests those that frequent its pages are not all aircrew but we all have the right to be here.
The original point I made was about the posters attitude as to what should and should not be posted and not specifically about whether or not pictures should be posted on these forums. It's a simple enough thing not to look at threads if they don't interest you instead of complaining about the content which may well be of interest to others.
Pictures are posted on these pages frequently, some historical, some modern, and are generally well received.
We all have interests in different areas of the aviation world and as the welcome message for this forum suggests those that frequent its pages are not all aircrew but we all have the right to be here.
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Goudie- Have you even read the whole thread? You've just joined in and followed this off topic conversation. I'm trying to make it more debate than argument. Some posts are turned into tripe, seems like this has turned into a plane spotter and military service personnel conversation not a quote spotters one.
mactlsm1- All recieved and accepted.
For the record, i'm merely just trying to put light on the situation. The section name is Military aircrew could it not be changed to military aviation? or another section below it called Military pictures.
I feel i've been misinterpreted.
mactlsm1- All recieved and accepted.
For the record, i'm merely just trying to put light on the situation. The section name is Military aircrew could it not be changed to military aviation? or another section below it called Military pictures.
I feel i've been misinterpreted.
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BTW guys,I posted the picture as a bit of light-hearted entertainment,I will however refrain from posting such in the future if it concludes in cluttering up of the forum.
For the record,for those that do not know me,I am serving military(22yrs so far and plenty more to do!) and I happen also to be an aviation photographer or spotter as some people insist on calling such like.
The sole reason for posting such shots on here and I'm sure other photographers would agree,is primarily for the aviators benefit,I have certainly distributed a fair amount of pictures to the like after showing them on this forum.Indeed 3 of my shots adorn this years Flight Safety calendar purely as a result of this forum.
Regards
For the record,for those that do not know me,I am serving military(22yrs so far and plenty more to do!) and I happen also to be an aviation photographer or spotter as some people insist on calling such like.
The sole reason for posting such shots on here and I'm sure other photographers would agree,is primarily for the aviators benefit,I have certainly distributed a fair amount of pictures to the like after showing them on this forum.Indeed 3 of my shots adorn this years Flight Safety calendar purely as a result of this forum.
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"BTW guys,I posted the picture as a bit of light-hearted entertainment,I will however refrain from posting such in the future if it concludes in cluttering up of the forum.
For the record,for those that do not know me,I am serving military(22yrs so far and plenty more to do!) and I happen also to be an aviation photographer or spotter as some people insist on calling such like.
The sole reason for posting such shots on here and I'm sure other photographers would agree,is primarily for the aviators benefit,I have certainly distributed a fair amount of pictures to the like after showing them on this forum.Indeed 3 of my shots adorn this years Flight Safety calendar purely as a result of this forum.
Regards"
ranger 703,
Please DO NOT consider not posting further. I, for one really appreciated your efforts, and the way you did it. That first photo was "perfect", with the second ac masked by the first. I thought that it was almost too perfect, hence my comments about 2 shots merged, or time lapse photos. I too am a very keen phographer of miltary aircraft, of ALL sorts and it would be sad if this were to put you off.
BTW - Get some time in! (I will have have done 30 years by Sep this year! and still another 9 left 'til 55)
Mac
"BTW guys,I posted the picture as a bit of light-hearted entertainment,I will however refrain from posting such in the future if it concludes in cluttering up of the forum.
For the record,for those that do not know me,I am serving military(22yrs so far and plenty more to do!) and I happen also to be an aviation photographer or spotter as some people insist on calling such like.
The sole reason for posting such shots on here and I'm sure other photographers would agree,is primarily for the aviators benefit,I have certainly distributed a fair amount of pictures to the like after showing them on this forum.Indeed 3 of my shots adorn this years Flight Safety calendar purely as a result of this forum.
Regards"
ranger 703,
Please DO NOT consider not posting further. I, for one really appreciated your efforts, and the way you did it. That first photo was "perfect", with the second ac masked by the first. I thought that it was almost too perfect, hence my comments about 2 shots merged, or time lapse photos. I too am a very keen phographer of miltary aircraft, of ALL sorts and it would be sad if this were to put you off.
BTW - Get some time in! (I will have have done 30 years by Sep this year! and still another 9 left 'til 55)
Mac
The sole reason for posting such shots on here and I'm sure other photographers would agree,is primarily for the aviators benefit,I have certainly distributed a fair amount of pictures to the like after showing them on this forum.Indeed 3 of my shots adorn this years Flight Safety calendar purely as a result of this forum.
Every single set of images I've posted so far has reached at least one of the people involved and they have been extremely grateful to receive the hi-res copies as a result. In all probability if it wasn't for posting them here, they wouldn't have otherwise tracked them down.
That said, I can understand the concerns about the site turning into a UKAR spin-off...
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Sorry to cause that feeling.
As I said, I don't personally have a problem with the pictures, just the fact that the section is called military aircrew and was looking for a name change rather a stop on the pictures.
Keep them coming!
As I said, I don't personally have a problem with the pictures, just the fact that the section is called military aircrew and was looking for a name change rather a stop on the pictures.
Keep them coming!
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Would it be an idea to open a gallery thread similar to the one that is open in Rotorheads?
At least that way, only those interested in viewing images could do so.
Just a thought.
At least that way, only those interested in viewing images could do so.
Just a thought.
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Semantics aside, PPRUNE is a chat room for those involved in military aviation. As such, I believe light-hearted (but still relevant) threads such as yours sit happily alongside more serious debates. Those that aren't interested should just pass the thread by.
On a personal note, having left Lyneham last year, when it comes to the Js, I'll always be a "spotter" like you. And the post explaining that it was two taxying out in line (wah?) brought a real smile.
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Semantics aside, PPRUNE is a chat room for those involved in military aviation. As such, I believe light-hearted (but still relevant) threads such as yours sit happily alongside more serious debates. Those that aren't interested should just pass the thread by.
On a personal note, having left Lyneham last year, when it comes to the Js, I'll always be a "spotter" like you. And the post explaining that it was two taxying out in line (wah?) brought a real smile.
N Joe
