Lightning vs Harrier 1v1
Lightning Mate bragging about the Lightnings' climb rate to 20,000 ft. Harrier Mate says he can do it faster. Bet on.....
Both aircraft from start-up to 20,000 ft.
Pilots start. Lightning taxies 1.5 miles to the threshold - Harrier is already at 10,000 ft after vertical take-off. Harrier won!
Both aircraft from start-up to 20,000 ft.
Pilots start. Lightning taxies 1.5 miles to the threshold - Harrier is already at 10,000 ft after vertical take-off. Harrier won!
Just checking on you LM. Good to see you are back on form!!
Not sure about this Harrier banter! I seem to remember an old joke about the difference between a Harrier pilot and a Harrier. Just can't recall the punchline!!
Keep up the good work LM and remember your promse to attend the next WIWOL reunion
Not sure about this Harrier banter! I seem to remember an old joke about the difference between a Harrier pilot and a Harrier. Just can't recall the punchline!!
Keep up the good work LM and remember your promse to attend the next WIWOL reunion
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Originally Posted by Pontius
I disagree; the best way to detect them was skyline them
I once tried a guns attack on a Bucc and my hair has stayed grey.
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Had a little look at your site LM and dwelt a little time on the "RIP" section. Amazing list of good mates, some of whom I had no idea had gone. Ah well, it comes to us all I guess, and at least they had all flown an awesome aircraft in their time. The only time I had the chance to give it a go was at Colt while we were there for a "lane" exercise from Chiv, and sadly it went u/s on start up. Always regretted that.
I once tried a guns attack on a Bucc and my hair has stayed grey.
I seem to remember that a visual pickup could be made sometimes by the trails from the tailplane.
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Now that LM has raised the profile of Ed Durham's excellent site, it is pertinent to point out that Ed needs ALL 'missing' WIWOLS to email him to be added to the list.
On that tack, I have been trying for some time to find out what happened to Bernie Robert and Louis Eon, both FAF and both ex 23, who both appear to have died in non-Lightning air accidents, Bernie in 'Turkey'. If anyone knows I would appreciate a PM. I last saw Louis and his lovely wife in Bordeaux in the late 80's. Great guys.
On that tack, I have been trying for some time to find out what happened to Bernie Robert and Louis Eon, both FAF and both ex 23, who both appear to have died in non-Lightning air accidents, Bernie in 'Turkey'. If anyone knows I would appreciate a PM. I last saw Louis and his lovely wife in Bordeaux in the late 80's. Great guys.
Any one got any idea how we might get SF's G90 film converted/uploaded ...
easily ?
easily ?
I have converted 35mm to jpeg images on my old scanner, but I don't think his film is 35mm, but I could be wrong.
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G90 Film
LM - your correct its G90 camera film - so tiny negatives in black and white - im pretty sure my scanner can cope but it might be a job for after Xmas- i do have a Radar film cassette from the spine - un developed anyone got any clues how i could get it developed- i guess all the RAF facilities to develop G90 wet film have long gone- Or does ANYONE have any Lightning radar film ?? As i need it for a future publication Many thanks Happy Xmas SF
