QBF Flypast vs Sky News
 

Why,oh why, was Sky commentator, obviously ex-mil, banging on about the Lancaster in the flypast? Anyone else see a Lancaster??

Whiskey Tango F---

I'm waiting to see the fly past before I can comment. I did see a few stragglers that would be less than a third world Air Force could muster, but nothing that looked like the Royal Air Force in all its glory.

Well spread out so it looked like there were more than were actually there

Well spread out so it looked like there were more than were actually there - Wander00

Which could apply both to the aircraft in the flypast and the members of the Royal Family on the balcony....:)

Jack

Quote the sky commentator, biggest fly past for years. Two tornadoes and two typhoons from the modern combat force....... really!

Looked to me like the Royal Family were out in force +1 with Princess Charlotte

If you exclude the Sparrows there were more Royals on the balcony than aircraft in the fly past. (cringeworthy)

Where is the Lancaster ? AOG / maintenance ?
Really missed the sound....

Lanc still undergoing repairs after fire last year. Fireproofing the fuel tanks according to Look North recently, but due to fly later this month allegedly.

Moan, moan, whinge, whinge. It was far better in my day blah, blah, blah...

I know old habits die hard but can we change the record?!

BV

I feel sorry for HMQ, who has seen the skies filled with her Air Force in the past.

Yup, more Royals than aircraft. Bloody AWFUL :mad:

To cheer everyone up, here's how the French do it - every year. As a resident, I have to say the whole show (not just the air bit) is pretty impressive.
Sorry about all the commentary - it's from the mixing desk so probably best turned down

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROFh3UtQ6vE

For me ... the funniest part of proceedings was when the Parade Commanders horse decided he wanted to do something other than briefed ... Her Majesty seemed mightily amused ;)

26 years ago
 

I can remember being lucky enough to be in London 26 years ago for the Battle of Britain 50th anniversary fly past which would make anything look minor in comparison. Does anyone have any Info on types and numbers from then they could let me have?

A changed world I feel

Prince Andrew not in uniform. Why was that? Possibly, looking at him, he was too large for it.

Eddy made up for it in his dapper mil outfit, not sure about five day stubble and army uniform though.

Strake - nice video - thanks, but when did Patrouille de France go to 9 aircraft - previously when I have seen them at displays they have flown 8.


Roly - probably because he has never I believe been promoted above the rank he served in, and big bro is an AF. Don't believe he is Colonel of anything, but if we still had the ACC..........................

Virtual display 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Plt5hivTA

Actual Display 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM1mZexQCqs

16 x Phantom 1992: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVNCc_bxAKs

RAF PR effort 2016:

Typhoon FGR4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ0NkaUyh6c

Tornado GR4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MLQzYoYJEU

Hercules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJvsnjz2qM0

Chinook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou9-VTvLJi8

Puma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfbdLPemgDw

EngO ... Well done finding that F4 clip ... Now that's a 'Flypast' :ok:

Very dramatic- lovely