Nimrod Flypast
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A flypast is apparently due today at St. Mawgan along with several other Stations, hopefully it will take place. Here's hoping, be nice to see her one last time at her former home.
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Nimrod Kinloss One UP did three overshoots at St. Mawgan just after noon today in a near 40 knot Cornish gentle breeze with a wide sweep over the Newquay area each time which was hopefully enjoyed by the many ex-maritime folk who live locally, departing for Valley.
I first saw a Nimrod at St. M. in the same month my older son was born - and he will shortly be forty.
Shortly after XV232 departed an Algerian Navy Lynx took off - the times they are achanging..........
I first saw a Nimrod at St. M. in the same month my older son was born - and he will shortly be forty.
Shortly after XV232 departed an Algerian Navy Lynx took off - the times they are achanging..........
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Shortly after XV232 departed an Algerian Navy Lynx took off - the times they are achanging.
Farewell..... ...
...... When does the next Nimbat come into service?
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The Mighty Rod!!
Whilst not piloting the Nimrod today, I was crew and enjoyed our trip down memory lane at St Mawgan. It looked as beautiful, if somewhat more modern than ever. Admiration to the skipper who asked for permission from ATC to turn his steed whilst taxying, thereby allowing his pax to watch the overshoot. Not enough time, when taking wx into account, to make Warton but another attempt tomorrow (possibly). Regards to all from a down but not out, ISK.
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Cottesmore, Cranwell and Leeming all got flypasts today from another jet that was up
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Lets hope for better weather tomorrow for one final farewell to all those desperate for one last glimpse of such a wonderful machine.
. Lets hope for better weather tomorrow for one final farewell to all those desperate for one last glimpse of such a wonderful machine.
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KINLOSS EGQK 301943Z 3021/3115 04025G38KT 9999 BKN030 PROB30 TEMPO 3021/3024 7000 -RASN SCT015 BECMG 3023/3102 01025G38KT 5000 -RASN SCT012 OVC020 TEMPO 3102/3115 3000 RASN -SN BKN005 OVC008 PROB40 TEMPO 3102/3113 1000 +RASN SN SCT001 OVC004
Good luck lads and lasses.
Remember, never scrub on a forecast - might be an idea to take your div kit though
PS Wish I was up with you for the final day ........ lot of memories buried in the fabric of the Mighty Hunter.
Good luck lads and lasses.
Remember, never scrub on a forecast - might be an idea to take your div kit though
PS Wish I was up with you for the final day ........ lot of memories buried in the fabric of the Mighty Hunter.
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Was house hunting near St Mawgan yesterday and saw the mighty one flypast twice, quite made my day. Shortly after ClassicFM played Elgar's Nimrod.... Waited under the approach in the hope of a third pass but only had the sight of a Skybus struggling in the strong winds.
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Hope the weather is good for one last flying day at Kinloss, be ironic if snow stopped play given how good the weather normally is.
Good luck to everyone at Kinloss, and hope that it is not too long till you get another aircraft, and I look forward to seeing it down under.
Y_G
Good luck to everyone at Kinloss, and hope that it is not too long till you get another aircraft, and I look forward to seeing it down under.
Y_G
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Sat at Woodford yesterday in surprisingly decent weather and good viz from around 1230 until a BAE Systems chap gave us the news she wasn't to appear. Disappointing given the conditions over her birthplace.......
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Sorry we couldn't get to Woodford, the weather at home detoriated quite quickly dragging us back. Landed in a good snowstorm with wind gusting 26-41 knots which was a little fruity. For us the war is over.
Best wishes
Buster
42 Sqn
MR2
Best wishes
Buster
42 Sqn
MR2