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  • Mr Bowcat
    SMF OG
    • Dec 2016
    • 4600
    • Bob
    • London

    #1

    What a sight!

    So I was working in the garden earlier when I heard the sound of a low flying jet.

    Looking up I was treated to the sight of two Typhoons escorting a Hercules, followed almost immediately by what I think were four Tornados in a diamond formation, followed a minute later by a Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster.

    I guess it was something to do with the Queen's birthday.
    Si vis pacem, para bellum.
  • Mr Bowcat
    SMF OG
    • Dec 2016
    • 4600
    • Bob
    • London

    #2
    Actually I was wrong, it was a Voyager with the Typhoons, according to sky news.

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    And they were Tornados.

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    Images courtesy of Sky.
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    Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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    • Steve O
      • Dec 2017
      • 327

      #3
      Very nice Bob, we might get a treat tomorrow maybe some from the Cosford air show will pass over my garden.

      Steve.

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      • Allen Dewire
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 4741
        • Allen
        • Bamberg

        #4
        Wow, You guys are so lucky. Our little airport in Bamberg (across the way from where I live) doesn't have anything but gliders that are pulled up in the air by a slingshot devise and the company Brose's Lear jet that flies almost everyday.

        10 years ago we had an airshow and I had the privilege to see a JU-52 trimotor, in civilian finish and an ME-410 prototype along with some other WWII German aircraft. No 109's or 190's though...…...

        Prost
        Allen
        Life's to short to be a sheep...

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        • Windy
          SMF Supporters
          • May 2018
          • 379
          • Alex
          • Dorset

          #5
          I was out walking the dogs last week when a Spitfire flew over. I was the only soul for miles around so I felt rather privileged!

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          • rickoshea52
            SMF Supporters
            • Dec 2011
            • 4076
            • Rick

            #6
            This time next month will see an airshow every day for a week where I live, can’t wait to see the F-35 and A350-1000 flying for the first time.
            On the bench: Airfix 1/48 Sea King HC4, Revell 1/24 Trabant.
            Coming soon: Airfix 1/72 Phantom FGR2.
            Just finished: Airfix 1/48 Stuka & Airfix 1/72 Sea King HC4.

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            • Mr Bowcat
              SMF OG
              • Dec 2016
              • 4600
              • Bob
              • London

              #7
              I live fairly close to RAF Northolt so see quite a few military aircraft. The best was a string of 8 Chinooks in line formation, and the Typhoons stationed there during the 2012 Olympics. Those things are LOUD.
              Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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              • Mr Bowcat
                SMF OG
                • Dec 2016
                • 4600
                • Bob
                • London

                #8
                Originally posted by rickoshea52
                This time next month will see an airshow every day for a week where I live, can’t wait to see the F-35 and A350-1000 flying for the first time.
                I'd like to see F-35 in the flesh, I've just ordered the Meng kit from John.
                Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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                • eddiesolo
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Jul 2013
                  • 11193

                  #9
                  What a lovely surprise for you Bob!

                  Me and model aircraft hate each other but I love to see them in the flesh so, rather jealous of you having this awesome spectacle.

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                  • rickoshea52
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Dec 2011
                    • 4076
                    • Rick

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Mr Bowcat
                    I live fairly close to RAF Northolt so see quite a few military aircraft. The best was a string of 8 Chinooks in line formation, and the Typhoons stationed there during the 2012 Olympics. Those things are LOUD.
                    I spent three years at Lossiemouth listening to wave after wave of Tornadoes taking off all day, our hangar was close to the runway. I’m off back up there next month on holiday and looking forward to seeing these Typhoons.
                    On the bench: Airfix 1/48 Sea King HC4, Revell 1/24 Trabant.
                    Coming soon: Airfix 1/72 Phantom FGR2.
                    Just finished: Airfix 1/48 Stuka & Airfix 1/72 Sea King HC4.

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                    • Guest

                      #11
                      I'm 7 miles from Biggin Hill, so get to see interesting aircraft fairly often. I really must go to Cosford one day.

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