By: skeeler
- 27th October 2014 at 14:39Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
On The gnat Display Team theme - i've put up a video from the Gnat Display Team's Open Day held last Saturday. Although only analogue and just under 19 minutes, I think it gives a flavour of the day. I'll be posting a shorter edit of the aircraft action soon for those with less time to spare! http://youtu.be/1EB5TlvHpNU
By: charliehunt
- 27th October 2014 at 15:10Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Great update and video - well worth waiting for!! It certainly gives a real flavour of the day - wish I could have been there, but I have really enjoyed the displays this season and can't wait for next!:eagerness:
By: YakRider
- 27th October 2014 at 15:19Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Gnat Display Team Open Day Saturday 25 October
The Gnat Display Team were lucky to have a decent day on Saturday after so much bad weather and high winds. G-MOUR and the Strikemaster were positioned near the Squadron when the OPen Day began.
G-RORI went out for a local sortie during the morning
The Jet Provost Mark 3, G-BKOU, also did a sortie for circuit consolidation followed by a first solo on type
New
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By: Mike J
- 27th October 2014 at 15:25Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
DCW caught the other side of the camera for once! :)
By: YakRider
- 27th October 2014 at 15:27Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Gnat 3-ship
The afternoon had the three Gnats departing in a formation take-off with the Strikemaster acting as a camera ship. Its callsign was 'Kodak'. It took off first so it could run in as the Gnats were taking off.
The formation returned for several passes smoke-on
They finished with a couple of low passes down the runway
By: YakRider
- 27th October 2014 at 15:34Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
When they taxied back they shut down on the Squadron taxiway so everyone could get a close look. Thanks to everyone who took time to come along.
It was a very busy day for those of us working in the Tower, with 190 movements to deal with. One was an L4 Cub visiting from Biggin Hill, which provided a nice counterpoint to all the jet activity.
By: Wyvernfan
- 28th October 2014 at 06:47Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Yes some lovely photos of the classic jets. Surprised no one else has commented on the single seat Gnat that will be returning to the air which I believe would make it unique as a flier, certainly in the UK anyway. Can't wait to see that one finished and airborne!
By: Ant.H
- 28th October 2014 at 14:50Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Surprised no one else has commented on the single seat Gnat that will be returning to the air which I believe would make it unique as a flier, certainly in the UK anyway. Can't wait to see that one finished and airborne!
Rob
Very much seconded, it's certainly something to look forward to. Is this example one of the exported, British-built examples or is she Indian built?
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By: skeeler - 27th October 2014 at 14:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
On The gnat Display Team theme - i've put up a video from the Gnat Display Team's Open Day held last Saturday. Although only analogue and just under 19 minutes, I think it gives a flavour of the day. I'll be posting a shorter edit of the aircraft action soon for those with less time to spare!
http://youtu.be/1EB5TlvHpNU
Cheers,
Steve.
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By: charliehunt - 27th October 2014 at 15:10 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Great update and video - well worth waiting for!! It certainly gives a real flavour of the day - wish I could have been there, but I have really enjoyed the displays this season and can't wait for next!:eagerness:
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By: YakRider - 27th October 2014 at 15:19 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Gnat Display Team Open Day Saturday 25 October
The Gnat Display Team were lucky to have a decent day on Saturday after so much bad weather and high winds. G-MOUR and the Strikemaster were positioned near the Squadron when the OPen Day began.
G-RORI went out for a local sortie during the morning
The Jet Provost Mark 3, G-BKOU, also did a sortie for circuit consolidation followed by a first solo on type
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By: Mike J - 27th October 2014 at 15:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
DCW caught the other side of the camera for once! :)
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By: YakRider - 27th October 2014 at 15:27 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Gnat 3-ship
The afternoon had the three Gnats departing in a formation take-off with the Strikemaster acting as a camera ship. Its callsign was 'Kodak'. It took off first so it could run in as the Gnats were taking off.
The formation returned for several passes smoke-on
They finished with a couple of low passes down the runway
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By: charliehunt - 27th October 2014 at 15:29 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I had no idea he had tattooed legs........!
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By: charliehunt - 27th October 2014 at 15:30 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
YakRider - a superb set of pictures!!;)
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By: YakRider - 27th October 2014 at 15:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
When they taxied back they shut down on the Squadron taxiway so everyone could get a close look. Thanks to everyone who took time to come along.
It was a very busy day for those of us working in the Tower, with 190 movements to deal with. One was an L4 Cub visiting from Biggin Hill, which provided a nice counterpoint to all the jet activity.
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By: Oxcart - 27th October 2014 at 15:40 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I forgot all about it! Was going to go. Any chance you could do it again next week??
Great shots, BTW!
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By: me109g4 - 27th October 2014 at 23:54 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Great shots, personal favourite is the yellow gnat.
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By: Wyvernfan - 28th October 2014 at 06:47 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Yes some lovely photos of the classic jets. Surprised no one else has commented on the single seat Gnat that will be returning to the air which I believe would make it unique as a flier, certainly in the UK anyway. Can't wait to see that one finished and airborne!
Rob
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By: CIRCUS 6 - 28th October 2014 at 08:37 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
My question remains unanswered :-(
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By: YakRider - 28th October 2014 at 14:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The owner has requested that there is no publicity about the project, so you will just have to be patient!
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By: Ant.H - 28th October 2014 at 14:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Very much seconded, it's certainly something to look forward to. Is this example one of the exported, British-built examples or is she Indian built?
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By: Oxcart - 28th October 2014 at 14:54 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
She is a British built one
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By: Mike J - 28th October 2014 at 14:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Indian-built, according to the team now, but possibly assembled from British components.
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By: CIRCUS 6 - 28th October 2014 at 21:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
OK thank you YakRider. I hope that it's being progressed and look forward to seeing it coming along.
C6
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By: Black Knight - 29th October 2014 at 07:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Aircraft & engine data plates state built by Hindustan Aircraft Ltd
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By: SADSACK - 29th October 2014 at 12:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
re
Fabulous pictures of the Gnats :)
One of those C54s should go to Newark it would look great next to the Hastings.
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By: TwinOtter23 - 29th October 2014 at 12:53 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
There's no room next to the Hastings! ;)
Plus NAM opted not to pursue them several years ago, when they we offered for disposal.