For those who like Aircraft pictures

[PMP]

On 10/08/2022 at 22:14, Kris said:

Took some photos today. Only 6 aircraft on display today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two drivers were sent home from pre-season training, hence aerobatic displays this season as a seven formation.

[6990WitherslackHall]

@PMP I'm hoping to see the Red Arrows at Whitby tomorrow. I'm also looking forward to seeing the BBMF's Lancaster bomber which I've not seen in years.

 

 

Last time I saw the Reds was at Scarborough Armed Forces Day this year.

 

 

 

 

[rob D2]

TBH i find them a bit boring after 40 years , i'd like a tight formation of fighters like the blue angels but i'm sure the budget won't stretch to typhoons !

 

intruiging that it's a 7 ship , according to RAF for  to team members " moving to other positions ". that's either a massive cock up in planning or they got sacked 

Edited August 12, 2022 by rob D2

[Ron Ron Ron]

Budget cuts?

[6990WitherslackHall]

The last time they flew in a seven ship formation was back in 2011/ early 2012.

 

This was due to Flt Lt Kirsty Moore, the Red Arrows first female pilot, leaving the team the after joining in 2010. Because of this, the MOD announced that the Red Arrows would continue to display in the rest of the 2012 season as a seven ship formation.

 

I can't remember if they flew in nine ship formation for the Olympic opening ceremony though 

 

 

Also of note, the tragic deaths of Flt Lt Jon Egging in August and Flt Lt Sean Cunningham in November had occurred the previous year. So this probably was also a reason why Kirsty left.

Edited August 13, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall

[6990WitherslackHall]

Ok just found out why they're flying in seven ship formation. Hope this helps.

 

 

The following is taken from Wales online (a news page)

 

"And with 2022 marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year, the RAF decided to have two different teams perform at events this year: a team of seven performing at various aerobatics events around the UK, and the full team of nine performing at the official Jubilee events in London."

[PMP]

That’s not the reason why they’re flying 7 rather than 9.
During overseas pre-season training one member was sent home, (allegedly alcohol related) two others have been ‘redeployed’ shortly afterward.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-61448975.amp

That means they don’t have a full 9 aircraft team for dynamic aerobatic displays, but can do full ‘simple’ fly pasts using 9 aircraft.

 

 

 

[6990WitherslackHall]

Went to see Red Arrows and the Lancaster today. 

 

This was the weather:

 

 

 

 

The Red Arrows came, but we couldn't see anything. So after about 5 minutes they left. 

 

The Lancaster and Spitfire never made it to Whitby having turned round at Sleights.

 

With the flypasts cancelled and nothing else to do, I decided to go to Grosmont instead.

Edited August 15, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall

[Metr0Land]

Something genteel.  In 1969 they built a replica Vickers Vimy to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Alcock and Brown's flight.  It flew on 1st June 1969 and was actually at the Paris Air show on 7th June at least.  On 14th July it caught fire and has not flown since, being moved to the RAF Museum where it now carries military colours.  Photos of her in flight must be extremely rare.  Edit: looks like the flying shot was 8th June

 

Edited August 15, 2022 by Metr0Land

[Jeff Smith]

Being a retired aircraft engine engineer I wonder what engines were installed, not V12 RR Eagles I don't suppose - something more contemporary I would imagine, Wikipedia does not mention it.......

[Ron Ron Ron]

The Vimy replica at Manchester Airport.

 

https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1264250

 

As a lad, I vaguely remember seeing it flying over on its way to or from the airport.

 

 

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Edited August 15, 2022 by Ron Ron Ron

[Metr0Land]

4 hours ago, Jeff Smith said:

Being a retired aircraft engine engineer I wonder what engines were installed, not V12 RR Eagles I don't suppose - something more contemporary I would imagine, Wikipedia does not mention it.......

Rolls Royce Eagles according to museum blurb!

74-A-24-Vimy-Reproduction-F8614.pdf

[St Enodoc]

5 hours ago, Metr0Land said:

Something genteel.  In 1969 they built a replica Vickers Vimy to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Alcock and Brown's flight.  It flew on 1st June 1969 and was actually at the Paris Air show on 7th June at least.  On 14th July it caught fire and has not flown since, being moved to the RAF Museum where it now carries military colours.  Photos of her in flight must be extremely rare.  Edit: looks like the flying shot was 8th June

 

They used an interesting form of what would now be called crowdfunding. You could "buy" parts to be fitted to the replica when it was built. At an Old Warden show in 68 or 69 I "bought" an inspection cover for something like 2/6 (which, to give context, was more than a full week's pocket money).

[Jeff Smith]

Interesting article 

 

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220802-why-some-aircraft-had-downward-firing-ejector-seats?ocid=ww.social.link.email

[Erichill16]

7 hours ago, Jeff Smith said:

Interesting article 

 

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220802-why-some-aircraft-had-downward-firing-ejector-seats?ocid=ww.social.link.email

Early, US Starfighter had downward firing ejection seats whilst later ones had more conventional upward firing ones.

Later Starfightss we’re used for lower level operations.

[Lambton58]

We had the pleasure of going to The Flying Prom at Old Warden last Saturday - a 60th birthday treat from our sons and their partners.  As usual with Old Warden the flying was lovely.  One of the highlights (for me) was finally seeing and hearing this beauty flying - the DH88 Comet.  

 

[Metr0Land]

Very nice, I've never seen her fly - envious!

[St Enodoc]

4 hours ago, Metr0Land said:

Very nice, I've never seen her fly - envious!

Same here!

[PMP]

There’s a nice article on the DH88 below. I can remember seeing it at Mildenhall 87, and the undercarriage collapse a few weeks later at Hatfield open day. Mildenhall was interesting as there was the DH88 Comet, the DH106 Comet and the last Hatfield product the BAe 146 all present. 

https://www.key.aero/article/comets-comeback

[Kris]

Not any aircraft in sight just the evidence of them. Anyone for naughts and crosses?

 

 

Must have been very still conditions up there today.

[boxbrownie]

Just now, Kris said:

Not any aircraft in sight just the evidence of them. Anyone for naughts and crosses?

 

 

Must have been very still conditions up there today.

Funny you should post this, first time in a very long time I have seen contrails like that out of window this morning, the low sun at sunrise emphasised them and they really stood out, one thing I like about Cornwall, hardly any con trails unlike Essex which never had a clear blue sky.

[Lochgorm]

For all those that like Comets!

[boxbrownie]

10 hours ago, boxbrownie said:

Funny you should post this, first time in a very long time I have seen contrails like that out of window this morning, the low sun at sunrise emphasised them and they really stood out, one thing I like about Cornwall, hardly any con trails unlike Essex which never had a clear blue sky.

And then this evening…….

[boxbrownie]

13 minutes ago, Lochgorm said:

For all those that like Comets!

I like what you did there……very nice 👌

[boxbrownie]

14 minutes ago, Lochgorm said:

For all those that like Comets!

There is something gorgeously clean about the Comet’s lines