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Originally Posted by Easy Street
(Post 10423310)
This is key. To my mind the Tornado Force have handled this whole episode exquisitely. Events for public consumption followed by an immaculate parade, flypast and dinner to round off the aircraft’s service. There were around 1,000 there to witness the last see-in, having moments before exited from the parade. Any more flying after that would just be rather undignified and there is no way those flypasts would have been authorised as part of a delivery sortie. So why fly any more? All things must come to an end and this was a really superb way to do it. Memories fade, but photographs last a lifetime !! |
Originally Posted by Tiger G
(Post 10424555)
Although I hear what you are saying in that respect, I still think there should have been some opportunities for the togs to get their pics of the newly painted Tornado's in their natural environment..........at very low level in the loop / Lakes / Moffat, wings swept, burners in (optional !). The fact that the jets and crews weren't given that opportunity is absolutely criminal in my humble opinion :mad:
Memories fade, but photographs last a lifetime !! Tornado's were bombing round the low level system for best part of 40 years - I think you had a bit of a chance to get a photo or two. |
Originally Posted by typerated
(Post 10425126)
Whats a 'Tog'?
Tornado's were bombing round the low level system for best part of 40 years - I think you had a bit of a chance to get a photo or two. The Tonka's painted up especially for the disbandment didn't go through the loop, as there has been a ban on low level sorties through there since last year. Hence there are no decent pics of them doing what they do best :( |
'Tis only a rumour, but I have been told the BAE maintenance contract extends beyond April 1 and some may go to Boscombe? Maybe it isn't grounded just yet.
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Originally Posted by Tiger G
(Post 10425631)
A "tog" is a plane spotter. The people who's photographs have helped immortalize this iconic jet.
The Tonka's painted up especially for the disbandment didn't go through the loop, as there has been a ban on low level sorties through there since last year. Hence there are no decent pics of them doing what they do best :( That is until a very senior officer banned TGRF from low-level completely in January, hence why the camo jet never went LL in that scheme. |
Dont ETPS/Qinetiq have a GR4 for their courses?
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Originally Posted by Treble one
(Post 10425848)
Dont ETPS/Qinetiq have a GR4 for their courses?
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Originally Posted by Tiger G
(Post 10425631)
A "tog" is a plane spotter. The people who's photographs have helped immortalize this iconic jet.
:( Pure gold - I never realised how important they were. Hope they get paid well for this important work :) |
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Originally Posted by typerated
(Post 10426040)
Pure gold - I never realised how important they were.
Hope they get paid well for this important work :) https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....7d633768ca.jpg |
Jerry,
I fail to see the rationale for GR4s going to Boscombe unless there a very specific reason for a trial (possibly weapons/sensor related); AFAIK it could be operated under a QARL with BAES support, but there would need to be some very big cheques signed! QQ have been brutal in chopping their ex-military fleet to save money, and to rationalise their aircraft as civil-registered wherever possible. |
RSV Tornado at RIAT 2017
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....aea1bbd882.jpg
A remarkable display at near minumums on a filthy day. |
Same at Cosford Treble, some of mine, nice scheme.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4198/...b07ec30b_c.jpg Tornado side on pass by Tony Taylor, on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4225/...51b25c4a_c.jpg Tornado gear down roll by Tony Taylor, on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4252/...64249fd7_c.jpg Tornado high speed pass by Tony Taylor, on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4254/...fe88603f_c.jpg Tornado pulling G rear by Tony Taylor, on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4236/...fa707728_c.jpg Tornado pulling G by Tony Taylor, on Flickr |
Thank you for your 'considerably better than mine' photos NutLoose. A fine looking aircraft expertly flown.
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Yours is just as good as mine, don't put yourself down like that :)
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Originally Posted by Jerry Atrick
(Post 10425762)
'Tis only a rumour, but I have been told the BAE maintenance contract extends beyond April 1 and some may go to Boscombe? Maybe it isn't grounded just yet.
I would say the chances of a GR4 flying at Boscombe is a choice between "not a cat in hell's chance" and "absolutely not a cat in hell's chance"! |
Originally Posted by NutLoose
(Post 10426739)
Yours is just as good as mine, don't put yourself down like that :)
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Originally Posted by NutLoose
(Post 10426739)
Yours is just as good as mine, don't put yourself down like that :)
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Originally Posted by Vendee
(Post 10426814)
Some very nice photos from Alchad, Treble one and Nutty.
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Originally Posted by Treble one
(Post 10426947)
Thank you. Good photos peppering the thread. Thanks for sharing everyone.
Enjoy! Farewell Tornado ? Tornado Tails | GAR - We've got aviation covered |
Originally Posted by NutLoose
(Post 10346972)
Errmmm, preserved isn't how I would describe all of those on the list
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/858/4...a1e3dc15_z.jpg Panavia Tornado F3 - ZE204 by Liam Daniels, on Flickr https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....d4dddfc523.jpg |
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