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Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2021, 18:12
Replies: 90
Views: 30,589
Posted By bluetail

Tansor Voyager is currently at EGQS, but didn't...

Tansor Voyager is currently at EGQS, but didn't leave today for BZN as it has done on it previous two visits this month.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2018, 15:58
Replies: 7
Views: 2,216
Posted By bluetail

Thanks so far everyone, its all adding to her...

Thanks so far everyone, its all adding to her history.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2018, 18:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,216
Posted By bluetail

The following Squadrons 155 from 1955...

The following Squadrons
155 from 1955 (Singapore)
110 when 155 disbanded in 1959
228 from 1962
202 from 1964

She was at Leconfield in 1965 on 202, and was the aircraft John Reeson won his GM...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2017, 09:27
Replies: 9
Views: 2,333
Posted By bluetail

The biggest obvious difference on the outside is...

The biggest obvious difference on the outside is that the HF Antennae on a Mk.3 goes from the fin to the top of the Port side Sponson, inside which is where the HF transmitter/ATU is located. On the...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Mar 2017, 12:39
Replies: 7
Views: 3,919
Posted By bluetail

And great journalism showing a Tonka in the...

And great journalism showing a Tonka in the heading image instead of a Typhoon.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2017, 13:02
Replies: 100
Views: 47,845
Posted By bluetail

I seem to remember they tried to operate P8s out...

I seem to remember they tried to operate P8s out of Leeming a few years ago as part of a Joint Warrior but the ramps (or runway) wasn't able to take the weight of one, and they ended up operating out...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2017, 13:03
Replies: 22
Views: 10,905
Posted By bluetail

There is a NOTAM out for Lossie for an Airfield...

There is a NOTAM out for Lossie for an Airfield Attack between 1300 & 1345. To be repeated on the 31st.

If rumour control is correct XV will put up 6 jets
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2016, 12:13
Replies: 17
Views: 5,877
Posted By bluetail

Not to forget the Civvy registed Mil 24D...

Not to forget the Civvy registed Mil 24D (NX120NX) and spooky US Army Dash 7 in the static as well.
But I did get the impression that all the other flying displays were just warms ups for the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2016, 12:06
Replies: 100
Views: 26,738
Posted By bluetail

The current ACAS would have learnt his travelling...

The current ACAS would have learnt his travelling methods and rights from his days as a JENGO on the Mighty Hunter.
Good on him I say
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2016, 15:03
Replies: 38
Views: 9,825
Posted By bluetail

serf....And so has Kinloss ...

serf....And so has Kinloss

Wander....unfortunately probably very true
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2016, 14:43
Replies: 38
Views: 9,825
Posted By bluetail

Apart from the two HAS that are now used for Q,...

Apart from the two HAS that are now used for Q, the Lossie northern HAS site is not in use That still leaves loads of space for two Typhoon units and the P8s, Charlie & Delta Hards are also plenty...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2016, 14:02
Replies: 701
Views: 277,924
Posted By bluetail

My fear with this prosecution is some young...

My fear with this prosecution is some young "liney" will get pilloried in the courtroom for following his AP and get the blame.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2016, 12:04
Replies: 12
Views: 3,712
Posted By bluetail

V-22s have a green "nav" light on each of the...

V-22s have a green "nav" light on each of the Blade Tips, I assume they can be turned on/off when the need arises. I,ve seen loads of piccies taken in low light conditions with the Green Tip lights...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Aug 2016, 10:20
Replies: 11
Views: 4,445
Posted By bluetail

21 Years ago on Friday

21 Years ago on Friday
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2016, 15:07
Replies: 39
Views: 11,703
Posted By bluetail

I was there, I was a mere Corporal on the VC-10...

I was there, I was a mere Corporal on the VC-10 Sim at Brize, but I missed getting picked to go on parade, I also missed getting a Medal, I cant recall anyone on the Sim who got one. But I was able...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2016, 16:14
Replies: 23
Views: 8,630
Posted By bluetail

Tornado @ Lossiemouth yesterday with a live...

Tornado @ Lossiemouth yesterday with a live Brimstone fitted

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/bluetail228/TORNADO%20GR.4%20ZD849-110%20BRIMSTONE%20FIT%20LOSS%2019-7-16%202_zps2ogxfghl.jpg...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2016, 12:05
Replies: 23
Views: 8,630
Posted By bluetail

Interesting, I reckon I may have taken a photo of...

Interesting, I reckon I may have taken a photo of a XV(R) Sqn jet with a live one fitted yesterday, it took off with it fitted and returned with it missing. I,ll put up the image tonight for the...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2016, 15:29
Replies: 243
Views: 68,010
Posted By bluetail

Many a Chief has said this about many an officer ...

Many a Chief has said this about many an officer

I would follow that officer anywhere, just to see what f*ck up he makes next.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2016, 12:23
Replies: 60
Views: 23,242
Posted By bluetail

I made the long trip down to Brunty from Moray...

I made the long trip down to Brunty from Moray and have to agree that it was a great weekend. Sadly Nimrod XV226 had a few too many problems that stopped it doing any sort of taxy run. Not including...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2016, 10:20
Replies: 20
Views: 17,858
Posted By bluetail

A FB link I saw confirms it was 60-0047

A FB link I saw confirms it was 60-0047
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2016, 15:27
Replies: 107
Views: 37,406
Posted By bluetail

I read on another thread that they actually claim...

I read on another thread that they actually claim to have 6 Engines (Avon 100s) all with the correct paperwork to allow them to be used for flight.

All the struggles Atlantic had getting a...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2016, 12:00
Replies: 9
Views: 2,419
Posted By bluetail

I would ask the easy question, just how are they...

I would ask the easy question, just how are they intending to prevent the public watching the flying display, give them all blindfolds.

And surely a flying display at Shawbury comes under MAA...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2016, 14:29
Replies: 16
Views: 4,814
Posted By bluetail

I think moving the BoBMF over to Scampton might...

I think moving the BoBMF over to Scampton might not be a bad idea at all, it will achieve two things I reckon, first it will put the two RAF premier display organisations at the same place and...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2016, 12:04
Replies: 16
Views: 4,814
Posted By bluetail

There's plenty of room at Lossie for an extra...

There's plenty of room at Lossie for an extra Typhoon Sqn (or even 2) , the Northern HAS Site (12 Sqns old land) is currently unused except for the Q Shed and XV cant have that long left, so there is...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2016, 12:06
Replies: 36
Views: 10,236
Posted By bluetail

I recall during 1982 at the start of Op Corporate...

I recall during 1982 at the start of Op Corporate and not long after the RAF had got rid of them, a couple turned up at Kinloss in Civvie guise to shift large amounts of Nimrod bits. Heavylift made a...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2016, 12:06
Replies: 87
Views: 42,124
Posted By bluetail

The Tornado is German it was one of those based...

The Tornado is German it was one of those based at Holloman, and there were once two in storage, the other one is now in the nearby Pima County Museum
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2016, 14:29
Replies: 75
Views: 18,224
Posted By bluetail

Murdochs Butchers & Fraser Bros in Forres are...

Murdochs Butchers & Fraser Bros in Forres are currently viing for the World Jock Pie Champion, I must say Murdochs Jock Pies are awesome.:D
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 12:40
Replies: 367
Views: 106,253
Posted By bluetail

So which Squadrons (I,m presuming at least two, ...

So which Squadrons (I,m presuming at least two, x1 OCU & x1 Operational) number plates do we think will be resurrected.

With 206(R)Sqn probably out of the game under current rules, 201 & 120...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2015, 15:59
Replies: 59
Views: 17,185
Posted By bluetail

Pure speculation by the Courier, absolutely no...

Pure speculation by the Courier, absolutely no chance of re-opening Leuchars now the Army has just gone in. IMO there are only three locations in the frame, Waddington as a home base (pretty much a...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2015, 12:14
Replies: 79
Views: 25,129
Posted By bluetail

Nimrod MR2 XV251 was a known bent airframe, it...

Nimrod MR2 XV251 was a known bent airframe, it needed a couple of degrees of rudder trim on to make it fly straight, it was banned from doing flying displays and in the front of its F700 had a...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2015, 12:15
Replies: 0
Views: 966
Posted By bluetail

Morayvia Opening Sat 10th

The Morayvia Centre will open its doors to the public this weekend, initial opening will be Sat 10th to Tue 13th 12 noon to 4pm. Those who are familiar with ISK head to the old Abbeylands School on...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2015, 07:50
Replies: 9
Views: 5,354
Posted By bluetail

I watched and listened to the whole event, it was...

I watched and listened to the whole event, it was superb professionalism from everyone involved, the ATC Controller, Vulcan Crew, "Battle 1" and the other display teams already airborne and keeping...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2015, 12:05
Replies: 17
Views: 5,787
Posted By bluetail

What an absolute disgrace by Ayrshire Police in...

What an absolute disgrace by Ayrshire Police in not supporting our Marines, just goes to show what a bunch of clowns we now have running (not) about.:D

And I agree 3 Days to answer a call for a...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2015, 12:02
Replies: 49
Views: 34,963
Posted By bluetail

He was at RIAT this year supporting "Flying for...

He was at RIAT this year supporting "Flying for the Disabled" top bloke, what really surprised me was how short in height he is.
Perfect size for his Eclipse though.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2015, 12:04
Replies: 20
Views: 8,732
Posted By bluetail

Waddington's runway is currently being...

Waddington's runway is currently being relaid/repaired/levelled and is shut, and will be for some time yet as its allegedly months behind schedule. Interesting that it was delivered to Mildenhall in...
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