Jeff Smith Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 A little surprised that the historic jets were not included, I think there are a Meteor, Vampire or Venom and Seahawk but not sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgundy Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I know that we are celebrating the RAF's centenary, but here are some photos from when the RAF was all of 20 years old. They come from one of my father's photo albums and are headed "RAF Petrol Fatigue 17.7.38" - so 80 years ago, less a week. There is also a note "Refuelling Vickers Valencia, City of Delhi". The previous page refers to a visit to Mount Abu in Rajputana so this may provide the location, although there is nothing specific on the page with the aircraft photos. Best wishes Eric 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 12, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2018 A little surprised that the historic jets were not included, I think there are a Meteor, Vampire or Venom and Seahawk but not sure. Being pedantic, wasn't the Seahawk a Fleet Air Arm aircraft? Cheers, MIck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted July 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2018 A little surprised that the historic jets were not included, I think there are a Meteor, Vampire or Venom and Seahawk but not sure. Weren't all the aircraft in the flypast MoD/RAF owned? I think you'll find all the Meteors/Hunters/Vampires etc are private and thus unlikely to have been allowed over London. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Weren't all the aircraft in the flypast MoD/RAF owned? I think you'll find all the Meteors/Hunters/Vampires etc are private and thus unlikely to have been allowed over London. As fabulous as it would have been to see aircraft like that in the centennial fly over, I wouldn't want a Hawker Hunter flying over central London. One ended up destroying a suburban house after an airshow here in Oregon back in 2006. As nice as it is to see them flying, they are museum pieces. I suspect that the mechanically simpler aircraft (like the WWII warbirds) are safer to fly than vintage jets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetmorgan Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Thought I'd posted a couple of these pics but obviously not. Couple of weekends back we had a surprise evening airdisplay near Crockham Hill by a Spitfire & Hurricane. I assume they were supposed to be displaying over Chartwell although some of the display didn't seem to be in that direction. And it was quiet late in the afternoon so rather dark. Also last weekend had a Stinson Reliant flying about. I think this one is based at Biggin Hill as I think I've seen it there before 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinLoco Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Tried to catch the practise over Lincolnshire the other week, chose the wrong spot after much planning lol. I will show them but not good as they were quite away from me. Hope may be of some interest. 67 in the practise. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 What's the 4 engine jet transport called? I've seen them over my house on occasions. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium eldavo Posted July 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2018 C-17 Globemaster? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakydoke Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) C17 Globemaster 3 C124 Globemaster 2 https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=c+124+globemaster&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjClf7ckKHcAhWOXsAKHZYQCmsQ_AUIESgB&biw=1024&bih=672#imgrc=5agOjN8Lbn1bUM: C74 Globemaster https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=c74+globemaster&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSx6CjkqHcAhUMBMAKHQvLD5IQ_AUIESgB&biw=1024&bih=672&dpr=2#imgrc=QAff0aNGIgQflM: Edited July 15, 2018 by Oakydoke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinLoco Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 The propeller one is Airbus 400 Cargo and the jet as mentioed the C17 Cargo. The two Hurcles together. Hope it helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakydoke Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 As much as I liked seeing the RAF100 fly past, there appeared to be fewer aircraft involved compared with previous efforts. Past large flypasts over Buck house have had the likes of 4 C130 Hercules in formation, air tankers with fighters on the wingtips ( mimicking refuelling positions) and more helicopters and training aircraft. I suppose it's the result of a much reduced Air Force. The RAF parade put on an impressive show, especially when a section changed formation and regrouped to form the characters, RAF 100. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted July 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2018 Some video from RIAT yesterday .... mostly BBMF/617 stuff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U17kdJa1o20 Phil 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamwig Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Here's a couple from Duxford on Friday, 'practice' for Legends. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Where that B25 noisily flying SW over central Herts 09.41 going? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted July 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2018 This one en route from Duxford perhaps? https://www.flyinglegends.com/aircraft/b-25j-mitchell.html Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymucklebackit Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Went to Prestwick on Friday to see the big planes arriving - irrespective of their contents they are impressive machines Jim 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a320sim Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 The propeller one is Airbus 400 Cargo and the jet as mentioed the C17 Cargo. The two Hurcles together. Hope it helps. Its an Airbus Military A400M Atlas. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) There was a proposal to paint Air Force 1 into more patriotic colours. This is just one suggestion. Edited July 21, 2018 by Ohmisterporter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 21, 2018 Things you see when you haven't got a SAM! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 21, 2018 Why was Trump's 'idiot one' there? Its all getting too blurred with government stuff and his stuff on too many levels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted July 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2018 Hello everyone Just for info... I arrived at Heathrow 'Spotters' area' around 16.00 on Wednesday expecting to have a good couple of hours spotting before getting my son over to T3. Almost immediately, Tower started speaking (118.7) and advised all aircraft that the Tower was being evacuated. They finished with the words "Land at own discretion. Heathrow Tower out". An Air Astana was on very short final and clearly didn't hear the transmission. He asked if he had landing clearance. He was within feet of landing right opposite us when - rightly - he went around. Terrific engine noise! Heathrow went peculiarly quiet and the holds soon became pretty full (although I have seen worse). A number of planes had little fuel and diverted to nearby alternatives. Others had relatively high fuel levels on board and were quoting about an hour endurance. ATC certainly earned their money that afternoon but very calmly and efficiently to boot! Tower was back on air after about 30 minutes and all returned to 'normal' very quickly. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted July 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) Why was Trump's 'idiot one' there? Decoy... Edited July 22, 2018 by SHMD 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymucklebackit Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Decoy... Story I was told was that his son was using it and he had been up at Trumps other Scottish golf course at Menie Estate near Aberdeen and had flown down from Dyce the day before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Ah yes, Menie Estate - I believe the Trump org destroyed a SSSI there. Is the "idiot one" the one with the immigrant wife ? Nothing against immigrants myself, I know many & we couldn't continue at work without them, but don't the Trumphs want them banned ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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