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Started by LC0112G, 09 July 2018, 11:49:53

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LC0112G

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 July 2018, 22:53:13
On Sunday at about middayish I heard loud aircraft noises so went out to see and there was what looked like an airliner and 2 fighter jets heading east.  It looked like they were escorting the airliner, but as I watched another large plane appeared and so there were 2 large planes and 2 fighters.

I assumed then that they were RAF?  :-\  ???

As I said, the RAF don't do weekends. The balloon would have to go up before they got out of bed on a Saturday or Sunday ;D

They were a French Navy Falcon 50 , and two French navy Rafale fighter jets. They left the airshow at Yeovilton on their way home together, and did a photo-shoot over Lyme Bay. 

LC0112G

Quote from: tunnie on 11 July 2018, 08:14:30
Treated to our own personal airshow at Tunnies Towers yesterday, 2 Apaches overhead for a hour or so, then what must have been all the Chinooks that took part.

We are right next door to Sandhurst Military Academy, I think they have approval for low
Flight? As they come in mega, mega low over our house.

They're practicing for the Trumpster, or more accurately what to do if any protesters get too close. Several reports of fast roping practice from Chinooks and the SAS Dauphins.

Kevin Wood

Any room in your garden for a tethered balloon, Tunnie?  ;D
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tunnie

Quote from: LC0112G on 11 July 2018, 11:19:28
Quote from: tunnie on 11 July 2018, 08:14:30
Treated to our own personal airshow at Tunnies Towers yesterday, 2 Apaches overhead for a hour or so, then what must have been all the Chinooks that took part.

We are right next door to Sandhurst Military Academy, I think they have approval for low
Flight? As they come in mega, mega low over our house.

They're practicing for the Trumpster, or more accurately what to do if any protesters get too close. Several reports of fast roping practice from Chinooks and the SAS Dauphins.

I saw this!!! I saw a Chinook take off with ropes at either end, Initially I thought it was carrying something. So good to know!

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 July 2018, 11:32:20
Any room in your garden for a tethered balloon, Tunnie?  ;D

Plenty  :)

Kevin Wood

Speaking of Chinooks, did I mention that I'm going for a jolly in one in a couple of weeks? :D
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aaronjb

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 July 2018, 15:14:35
Speaking of Chinooks, did I mention that I'm going for a jolly in one in a couple of weeks? :D

I'd have thought, as a glider pilot, you'd already know better than to get into anything where the wings are moving faster than the fuselage? ;D

tunnie

Quote from: aaronjb on 11 July 2018, 15:25:58
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 July 2018, 15:14:35
Speaking of Chinooks, did I mention that I'm going for a jolly in one in a couple of weeks? :D

I'd have thought, as a glider pilot, you'd already know better than to get into anything where the wings are moving faster than the fuselage? ;D

;D ;D

I'd quite like one as a mum bus replacement  :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AK8nU0RdCQ

henryd

Quote from: tunnie on 11 July 2018, 15:35:17
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 July 2018, 15:25:58
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 July 2018, 15:14:35
Speaking of Chinooks, did I mention that I'm going for a jolly in one in a couple of weeks? :D

I'd have thought, as a glider pilot, you'd already know better than to get into anything where the wings are moving faster than the fuselage? ;D

;D ;D

I'd quite like one as a mum bus replacement  :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AK8nU0RdCQ

Go for an Apache,its smaller but clears shit out of the way quicker :D :D
other rides 
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  Sterling elite trekker pikey wagon

Kevin Wood

Quote from: tunnie on 11 July 2018, 15:35:17
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 July 2018, 15:25:58
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 July 2018, 15:14:35
Speaking of Chinooks, did I mention that I'm going for a jolly in one in a couple of weeks? :D

I'd have thought, as a glider pilot, you'd already know better than to get into anything where the wings are moving faster than the fuselage? ;D

;D ;D

I'd quite like one as a mum bus replacement  :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AK8nU0RdCQ

8)

Fuel bills likely to be a bit eye watering, though, even with your "miss daisy" driving style. ;)
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tunnie

Think my driving style has changed, as I'm not really concerned with fuel costs these days  :D

Kevin Wood

Quote from: aaronjb on 11 July 2018, 15:25:58
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 July 2018, 15:14:35
Speaking of Chinooks, did I mention that I'm going for a jolly in one in a couple of weeks? :D

I'd have thought, as a glider pilot, you'd already know better than to get into anything where the wings are moving faster than the fuselage? ;D

Anything that ugly is naturally repelled by the earth, meaning it doesn't even have to be working. :y
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Quote from: henryd on 11 July 2018, 17:12:06
Quote from: tunnie on 11 July 2018, 15:35:17
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 July 2018, 15:25:58
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 July 2018, 15:14:35
Speaking of Chinooks, did I mention that I'm going for a jolly in one in a couple of weeks? :D

I'd have thought, as a glider pilot, you'd already know better than to get into anything where the wings are moving faster than the fuselage? ;D

;D ;D

I'd quite like one as a mum bus replacement  :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AK8nU0RdCQ

Go for an Apache,its smaller but clears shit out of the way quicker :D :D
You'll struggle to get one car seat in it, let alone three... ::)
Onanists always think outside the box.

Sir Tigger KC

Quote from: LC0112G on 11 July 2018, 11:12:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 July 2018, 22:53:13
On Sunday at about middayish I heard loud aircraft noises so went out to see and there was what looked like an airliner and 2 fighter jets heading east.  It looked like they were escorting the airliner, but as I watched another large plane appeared and so there were 2 large planes and 2 fighters.

I assumed then that they were RAF?  :-\  ???

As I said, the RAF don't do weekends. The balloon would have to go up before they got out of bed on a Saturday or Sunday ;D

They were a French Navy Falcon 50 , and two French navy Rafale fighter jets. They left the airshow at Yeovilton on their way home together, and did a photo-shoot over Lyme Bay.

Thanks!  :y
RIP Paul 'Luvvie' Lovejoy

Politically homeless ......