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It was
4 Merlin HM1's
2 Seaking ASAC7
2 Seaking HUR5
4 Commando HC4
5 (or 6?) Lynx (Mk3/7/8)
4 Jetstreams
I think a couple of Merlin HC3 and Chinook HC2s (which took part in the Yeovilton flypast a couple of weeks ago) but unsure if they took part today.
In all though i think around 30-40 aircraft took part in the rehearsal at Yeovilton a few weeks ago which included all the single engine types and historic flight plus the Sea Vixen and others.
I can't confirm what took part proper today because the TV News teams decided not to show anything apart from a few Merlins and Seakings.
4 Merlin HM1's
2 Seaking ASAC7
2 Seaking HUR5
4 Commando HC4
5 (or 6?) Lynx (Mk3/7/8)
4 Jetstreams
I think a couple of Merlin HC3 and Chinook HC2s (which took part in the Yeovilton flypast a couple of weeks ago) but unsure if they took part today.
In all though i think around 30-40 aircraft took part in the rehearsal at Yeovilton a few weeks ago which included all the single engine types and historic flight plus the Sea Vixen and others.
I can't confirm what took part proper today because the TV News teams decided not to show anything apart from a few Merlins and Seakings.
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The weekend events are not a flypast but a role demonstaration.
The details are on the Royal Navy Website
futher details here
Navy in Greenwich - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums.
and Happy 100 Years Fleet Air Arm - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums
and from the Navy
http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/operatio...to-the-capital
The details are on the Royal Navy Website
futher details here
Navy in Greenwich - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums.
and Happy 100 Years Fleet Air Arm - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums
and from the Navy
http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/operatio...to-the-capital
I think a couple of Merlin HC3 and Chinook HC2s (which took part in the Yeovilton flypast a couple of weeks ago) but unsure if they took part today.
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Saw a pair of RAF Puma's fly over Camberley / Sandhurst last nght at arund 7pm... very unusual... connected in any way... (and before anyone shouts... I realise they are not Navy)
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On the ground not a particularly windy day but up aloft it was quite turbulent around the time of the flypast.
(As number 4 Merlin obviously noticed
).
(As number 4 Merlin obviously noticed
).
Harriers were sadly missed. Can anyone tell me what the rules are for the min height for such a flypast (given it was over water for the crucial bit)? I would like to think the light blue could have gone a teeny bit lower.
Nicely done, all. Bet you were a bit disappointed by the TV coverage though.
Regarding Harriers and single engine over London, it appears :
70-year old Spitfires, flying museum pieces, grossly imflammable Avgas = OK.
Current front-line units of the national defence force, less flammable Jet A-1 = Not OK.
What does this say ?
Regarding Harriers and single engine over London, it appears :
70-year old Spitfires, flying museum pieces, grossly imflammable Avgas = OK.
Current front-line units of the national defence force, less flammable Jet A-1 = Not OK.
What does this say ?
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What does this say ?
Weight of Harrier - about 5500kg
So KE of Harrier will be greater, unless Harrier is flying very slowly.
Flammability of A1 v Avgas not really an issue in the event of a crash - both will go up, for certain.
Full fuel load on a Harrier is about 3200kg, Spitfire 700kg (depending on model/mark)
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I applaud all those who were involved in giving up their time to do this.
It's a real pity that the Fleet Air Arm has come to this.
Hold ourselves up to the light.
What on Earth have we become?
Some helicopters 'with lumps on them', and some Jetstreams.
See ya.
It's a real pity that the Fleet Air Arm has come to this.
Hold ourselves up to the light.
What on Earth have we become?
Some helicopters 'with lumps on them', and some Jetstreams.
See ya.
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Remind me again... How many engines do the Sparrow's Hawks have?
MOD spokesman probably thinks it's nine ('cos they are so close)!!
Well done RN, and I add my contempt for the Media's appalling ignorance and lack of interest. Sky even run a "banner" as they showed, briefly, the fly past stating that the "RAF was mounting a flypast to celebrate 100 yrs of Naval Aviation".
MOD spokesman probably thinks it's nine ('cos they are so close)!!
Well done RN, and I add my contempt for the Media's appalling ignorance and lack of interest. Sky even run a "banner" as they showed, briefly, the fly past stating that the "RAF was mounting a flypast to celebrate 100 yrs of Naval Aviation".
Romeo Oscar Golf wrote,
Hawks have a Ram Air Turbine and Auxiliary Power Unit. Due to this, and their better glide capability, they took the place of Harriers during the 2007 Falklands 25th flypast.
NDS - News Distribution Service
TJ
Remind me again... How many engines do the Sparrow's Hawks have?
MOD spokesman probably thinks it's nine ('cos they are so close)!!
MOD spokesman probably thinks it's nine ('cos they are so close)!!
NDS - News Distribution Service
TJ