Gnats in the wet today. G-TIMM and G-MOUR departed to Kemble for a display before ending up at Fairford for RIAT. They are then moving on to Farnborough next week.
Following Waddibgton, G-TIMM now sports a Red Arrows zap…
The runway was wet, wer, wet, so lots of spray on take off!
Some activity from Sunday. The Singapore Strikemaster was out for a couple of local sorties.
The Hangar 11 Spitfire displayed twice over the weekend at the English Heritage History Show at Kelmarsh Hall. It got back just before the thunderstorms rolled in!
John Beattie also took the Skyraider up for an air test, performing one of his customary low passes on his return. He also did a 'wing wave' before taxying back!
Some activity from Sunday. The Singapore Strikemaster was out for a couple of local sorties.
Not sure if its the camera angle or my eyes are deceiving me so can someone help me please?
The nose wheel, does this retract straight up or does it twist as its retracting as I have never noticed this before, if it is the latter what is the reason please?
Don't know the reason, but it does seem to twist. Here is a similar take off picture of G-VIVM, one of our JP5s and the Thurrock-based Partenavia G-KIMK.
Don't know the reason, but it does seem to twist. Here is a similar take off picture of G-VIVM, one of our JP5s and the Thurrock-based Partenavia G-KIMK.
I can understand the requirement for rotation to minimise stowage impact on retraction, but the weird thing is that it seems to rotate in two different directions in the two JPs. I am sure someone has the knowledge!
On Sunday we had Nostalgair – the classic aircraft, car and bike show at the Squadron, with some suitable visitors on the static line to set the scene including the Dragon Rapide from Old Warden, a de Havilland Hornet Moth and Queen Bee, Boeing Stearman, Morane Saulnier Alcyon, Miles Messenger, Curtiss Wright Travel Air and Beagle Husky. The Gnats went out to display at Selsey in Sussex, so there were classic jets for people to see too.
The visitors departed through the afternoon, so some shots of the aircraft on the move...
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By: rafmatt - 4th July 2014 at 21:26 Permalink
At the risk of rattling the cage. I would rather see the Fighter Meet back on the circuit then some of the air shows we have now.
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By: YakRider - 9th July 2014 at 05:57 Permalink
The Gants arrived back from Waddington on Sunday afternoon.
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By: YakRider - 9th July 2014 at 06:02 Permalink
The RNHF Sea Fury did an air test on Tuesday afternoon.
After a quick refuel, it departed back to its base at Yeovilton.
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By: charliehunt - 9th July 2014 at 06:04 Permalink
More great pictures from NW. I am looking forward to seeing all those aircraft in the next few weeks.;)
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By: DazDaMan - 9th July 2014 at 07:16 Permalink
Love the head-on shot of the Sea Fury!
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By: YakRider - 10th July 2014 at 21:21 Permalink
Gnats in the wet today. G-TIMM and G-MOUR departed to Kemble for a display before ending up at Fairford for RIAT. They are then moving on to Farnborough next week.
Following Waddibgton, G-TIMM now sports a Red Arrows zap…
The runway was wet, wer, wet, so lots of spray on take off!
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By: Wyvernfan - 10th July 2014 at 23:14 Permalink
That's a lovely photo, YakRider.
Rob
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By: YakRider - 21st July 2014 at 15:03 Permalink
Some activity from Sunday. The Singapore Strikemaster was out for a couple of local sorties.
The Hangar 11 Spitfire displayed twice over the weekend at the English Heritage History Show at Kelmarsh Hall. It got back just before the thunderstorms rolled in!
John Beattie also took the Skyraider up for an air test, performing one of his customary low passes on his return. He also did a 'wing wave' before taxying back!
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By: Trolly Aux - 21st July 2014 at 18:13 Permalink
Cracking shots Yakrider, thank you
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By: charliehunt - 21st July 2014 at 20:12 Permalink
Smashing pictures as ever - especially those JP shots.;)
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By: YakRider - 26th July 2014 at 07:12 Permalink
A few from Thursday. The Hangar 11 Mustang went off to Turweston.
The Sea Fury T20 also paid us a brief visit before departing for Coningsby and Benson.
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By: mike currill - 26th July 2014 at 18:58 Permalink
Nice shots.
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By: GliderSpit - 26th July 2014 at 20:26 Permalink
Thanks for the update!
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By: pimpernel - 27th July 2014 at 09:30 Permalink
Not sure if its the camera angle or my eyes are deceiving me so can someone help me please?
The nose wheel, does this retract straight up or does it twist as its retracting as I have never noticed this before, if it is the latter what is the reason please?
Thanks.
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By: YakRider - 27th July 2014 at 13:56 Permalink
Don't know the reason, but it does seem to twist. Here is a similar take off picture of G-VIVM, one of our JP5s and the Thurrock-based Partenavia G-KIMK.
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By: pimpernel - 27th July 2014 at 20:06 Permalink
Thanks for your reply YakRider.
Some cracking shots especially of my favourite Hawker.
Thanks again.
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By: gem - 27th July 2014 at 20:47 Permalink
I can understand the requirement for rotation to minimise stowage impact on retraction, but the weird thing is that it seems to rotate in two different directions in the two JPs. I am sure someone has the knowledge!
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By: Trolly Aux - 28th July 2014 at 06:40 Permalink
maybe its just castoring and that would be why it is to the left and to the right in different images, unlike a locking tailwheel.
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By: YakRider - 5th August 2014 at 09:37 Permalink
Saturday 2 August
On Saturday G-TIMM, the red Gnat was out for a local flight and some circuits.
The Huey also departed to Damyn's Hall for a display over the weekend.
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By: YakRider - 5th August 2014 at 10:07 Permalink
Sunday 3 August
On Sunday we had Nostalgair – the classic aircraft, car and bike show at the Squadron, with some suitable visitors on the static line to set the scene including the Dragon Rapide from Old Warden, a de Havilland Hornet Moth and Queen Bee, Boeing Stearman, Morane Saulnier Alcyon, Miles Messenger, Curtiss Wright Travel Air and Beagle Husky. The Gnats went out to display at Selsey in Sussex, so there were classic jets for people to see too.
The visitors departed through the afternoon, so some shots of the aircraft on the move...