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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2024, 13:07
Replies: 94
Views: 14,294
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

A neighbour in the 90s had a white Toyota Supra...

A neighbour in the 90s had a white Toyota Supra with the reg 'A10 JET'.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Feb 2024, 16:26
Replies: 68
Views: 13,018
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

It has been there since about 2009/2010. It was...

It has been there since about 2009/2010. It was mentioned here on PPRUNE and I went and took some pictures ... my pics are dated June 2010....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Dec 2023, 14:36
Replies: 68
Views: 13,018
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

That's so that the rain can fall on them ... as...

That's so that the rain can fall on them ... as we all know "the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plane".
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Dec 2023, 14:33
Replies: 68
Views: 13,018
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

That one is XW432 (in anyone's logbook?) in 1FTS...

That one is XW432 (in anyone's logbook?) in 1FTS marks, but it also has the code 'MX' on the tail which I think is a Halton code.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Sep 2023, 12:39
Replies: 4,459
Views: 634,825
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

Was it definitely '2 Spitfires'?, as I thought...

Was it definitely '2 Spitfires'?, as I thought that I read elsewhere that it was single Spitfire and a single Hurricane.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jul 2023, 11:52
Replies: 4,459
Views: 634,825
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

Oddly enough, not for Fairford. Landed at...

Oddly enough, not for Fairford.
Landed at Northolt, and departed home again (heli-routes I think) at midday. Quite unusual for a weekend, and the exact same helicopter was in Northolt earlier in the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jul 2023, 12:24
Replies: 4,459
Views: 634,825
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

Yes, 5 US Army Chinooks arrived from Germany last...

Yes, 5 US Army Chinooks arrived from Germany last Sunday afternoon, via Liege and Ostend. They flew 'airways' (as opposed to low-level and 'London heli-routes', so they were spread out about 15-20...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Jun 2023, 12:39
Replies: 4,459
Views: 634,825
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

Stocking-up on burgers & Bud in preparation for...

Stocking-up on burgers & Bud in preparation for 4th July? (pure speculation on my part ...)
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2023, 11:24
Replies: 57
Views: 15,139
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

I had a 'Pilots Pals' calendar in the late 80s...

I had a 'Pilots Pals' calendar in the late 80s (*), which I had delivered to me at work. In the office where I worked I seemed to have managed to get a 'prime desk' without really trying or asking....
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2023, 11:00
Replies: 97
Views: 29,287
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

I was in XV195. As far as I can remember, '205...

I was in XV195. As far as I can remember, '205 was the lead aircraft in the C130 formation, followed by '195 and '306.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2023, 21:46
Replies: 97
Views: 29,287
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

Hang on a minute ... I think I was on that one!...

Hang on a minute ... I think I was on that one! Flew in a 4-ship of C130s from Lyneham to Wattisham where they desperately tried to get the 4th one into the flypast, but 'no go'. Launch from...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2023, 15:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,501
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

I noticed that too ... it was on the day of the...

I noticed that too ... it was on the day of the French ATC strike, so they fully avoided that airspace.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2023, 12:43
Replies: 113
Views: 25,810
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

Is he wearing Prince William's hat?

Is he wearing Prince William's hat?
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Feb 2023, 12:31
Replies: 93
Views: 25,245
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

having been partially involved in some...

having been partially involved in some high-altitude un-manned ballooning from the UK I have a few thoughts.

From the pictures that I have seen of the balloon and its payload there does not...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2022, 12:33
Replies: 96
Views: 12,036
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

Do the engines on the A.330s have chip detectors?

Do the engines on the A.330s have chip detectors?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2022, 13:22
Replies: 116
Views: 58,935
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

If you're referring to me and my post/link to...

If you're referring to me and my post/link to some photos from 1968 ... sorry, I wasn't there. I remember seeing those photos posted on a forum and thought that they would be of interest here.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2022, 12:10
Replies: 109
Views: 22,592
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

The G.222 at Fairford ... I'd got a press-pass...

The G.222 at Fairford ... I'd got a press-pass for that event, and there was a press enclosure along the front of the crowd-line. There were tables, tea-and-coffee, places for the 'real Press' to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Oct 2022, 13:01
Replies: 116
Views: 58,935
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

https://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p...

https://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=225474 ... photo 13 will be of interest!

... and they were ...XP620 Jet Provost
XP629 Jet Provost
XR647 ...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2022, 12:39
Replies: 109
Views: 22,592
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

Some of the earlier message about various...

Some of the earlier message about various air-show accidents and incidents got me thinking ...

Biggin Hill, 1970-something - Bell JetRanger doing pleasure flights takes-off into the undersides of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Oct 2022, 12:37
Replies: 4,459
Views: 634,825
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

Treadigraph, these 'MO' F-15Es are/were from...

Treadigraph, these 'MO' F-15Es are/were from Mountain Home AFB in Idaho. The 'MO' unit traded-in their F-111s in the 90s and re-equipped with F-15Es.

During assorted unpleasantnesses in the Middle...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Jul 2022, 11:48
Replies: 76
Views: 17,348
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

I'll say ... 4 years ago I got a trade ticket...

I'll say ... 4 years ago I got a trade ticket with the job title of 'wizard'!
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2022, 11:54
Replies: 3
Views: 3,686
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

When I worked 'at one of the London airports'...

When I worked 'at one of the London airports' there was free motorbike parking just outside most of the car-parks, usually covered, but not totally secure so a good stout padlock and chain was...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Apr 2022, 18:54
Replies: 4,459
Views: 634,825
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

The sondes are very light-weight, and the...

The sondes are very light-weight, and the addition of 'another transmitter' would not necessarily help with them reaching their best altitudes ... also, they've been around much longer that 'high...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Apr 2022, 12:21
Replies: 4,459
Views: 634,825
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

SHJ, weathersondes don't show up on aircraft...

SHJ, weathersondes don't show up on aircraft trackers as they do not carry the relevant electronic gizmos. However, check out https://radiosondy.info/index.php? and zoom-in to your area of interest....
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2022, 11:59
Replies: 24
Views: 4,965
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

A slight tangent to the message about 'souvenirs...

A slight tangent to the message about 'souvenirs of a tour that didn't happen' ...

The car-crash in Paris that caused the death of Princess Diana occurred late on a Saturday evening. Possibly the...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2022, 11:18
Replies: 14
Views: 4,863
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

I remember reading about this somewhere, many...

I remember reading about this somewhere, many years ago. If I remember correctly it is something like $1 per year (may have been $100?), and the cheque was handed over from representative to...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2022, 12:57
Replies: 23
Views: 6,330
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

That was indeed 1981 ... 7 x F-16As from the...

That was indeed 1981 ... 7 x F-16As from the 388th TFW at Hill AFB to RAF Lossiemouth from the end of May '81 until the end of June. They were over here for the RAF Tactical Bombing Competition,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Aug 2021, 12:47
Replies: 90
Views: 16,288
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

During the 70s (at least) until they phased them...

During the 70s (at least) until they phased them out, the 'regular' French AF Noratlas was on the 'third Tuesday' of every month. It was an embassy supply flight. It was sometimes a day late,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jun 2021, 13:40
Replies: 98
Views: 18,464
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

I'm not sure if this one qualifies or not, but...

I'm not sure if this one qualifies or not, but here goes ...

In 2001 I was planning a trip to the USA, but 9/11 put a stop to all that. I looked around for something to replace that trip, and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jun 2021, 12:53
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

I can remember seeing Aer Lingus BAC1-11 in...

I can remember seeing Aer Lingus BAC1-11 in Heathrow in the early 70s. It always seemed to be on a Sunday afternoon, and I think it was a flight from/to Cork.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Jun 2021, 11:42
Replies: 11
Views: 5,916
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

This was one of the 10% ... it was an engine...

This was one of the 10% ... it was an engine issue.

When they turned back over the midlands they were reporting it as a minor issue and wanted to descend but did not want to declare an emergency....
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2021, 12:34
Replies: 32
Views: 6,181
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

Similar game, but the other way 'round ... I was...

Similar game, but the other way 'round ... I was part of a large group touring various parts of the USA, and on the last night we all met-up in Los Angeles for a final meal before our flight home the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2021, 13:07
Replies: 41
Views: 11,324
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

From my perspective as a complete and utter...

From my perspective as a complete and utter civilian ... It was a quite extraordinary weekend and Monday evening.

Over the weekend RAF Fairford had filled-up with lots of KC10s and extra KC135s,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Mar 2021, 13:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,648
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

I have been collecting and collating info from...

I have been collecting and collating info from these flypasts for many years. The flypast you are talking about is generally known as the "Queen's Birthday Flypast", and has occurred almost every...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2021, 12:39
Replies: 6
Views: 2,191
Posted By Geezers of Nazareth

... and the Thais still operate at least 4...

... and the Thais still operate at least 4 C-47/BT-67 aircraft, which (if the Basler plate) is to be believed are all FY 1945 aircraft, but some of them also appear to be FY 1943 and FY 1944 aircraft.
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