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Started by Nick, April 30, 2011, 12:34:02 AM

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Nick

April 30, 2011, 12:34:02 AM
I didn't have my camera ready as I was working but I saw the Battle of Britain and the Typhoon/Tornado fly over. I'm now sure I heard the Sea King but no-one knew it would be there, a great little touch from his squadron mates!

A lot of people expected the Red Arrows but they are still practicing in Cyprus and are due over London for the Queens Birthday in June.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13241812
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13238996

Maverick

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April 30, 2011, 12:45:46 AM
When the Wedding was being televised over here in Aus, the presenters (on location in London) mentioned the presence of 'two Spitfire & a Lancaster'.... err, BBMF Lanc, Spitfire & HURRICANE thankyou!  :banghead:

Still nice to see them and the Tonka and Typhoon.

Regards,

Mav

rallymodeller

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April 30, 2011, 01:33:08 AM
Hands up all those who were surprised that there was no showing by his Apache-flying buddies...

Then again, he might have wanted to be part of that flypast...
--Jeremy

Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...


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Martin H

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April 30, 2011, 02:12:17 AM
Quote from: rallymodeller on April 30, 2011, 01:33:08 AM
Hands up all those who were surprised that there was no showing by his Apache-flying buddies...

Then again, he might have wanted to be part of that flypast...

That would be more relevant if it was Harry getting hitched, William is a Seaking driver.
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beowulf

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April 30, 2011, 03:09:30 AM
Quote from: Martin H on April 30, 2011, 02:12:17 AM
Quote from: rallymodeller on April 30, 2011, 01:33:08 AM
Hands up all those who were surprised that there was no showing by his Apache-flying buddies...

Then again, he might have wanted to be part of that flypast...

That would be more relevant if it was Harry getting hitched, William is a Seaking driver.

which did show up when they left buck house  :thumbsup:
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allergic to aircraft in grey!
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rallymodeller

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April 30, 2011, 07:36:02 AM
Quote from: Martin H on April 30, 2011, 02:12:17 AM
Quote from: rallymodeller on April 30, 2011, 01:33:08 AM
Hands up all those who were surprised that there was no showing by his Apache-flying buddies...

Then again, he might have wanted to be part of that flypast...

That would be more relevant if it was Harry getting hitched, William is a Seaking driver.

Ah, I get 'em mixed up. My bad.
--Jeremy

Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...


More into Flight Sim reskinning these days, but still what-iffing... Leading Edge 3D

beowulf

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April 30, 2011, 07:46:38 AM
Quote from: rallymodeller on April 30, 2011, 07:36:02 AM
Quote from: Martin H on April 30, 2011, 02:12:17 AM
Quote from: rallymodeller on April 30, 2011, 01:33:08 AM
Hands up all those who were surprised that there was no showing by his Apache-flying buddies...

Then again, he might have wanted to be part of that flypast...

That would be more relevant if it was Harry getting hitched, William is a Seaking driver.

Ah, I get 'em mixed up. My bad.

its easy.....the baldy one got married.....the ginger one didnt  ;D
.............hes a very naughty boy!
allergic to aircraft in grey!
The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time........Bertrand Russell
I have come up with a plan so cunning you could stick a tail on it and call it a weasel. ......Edmund Blackadder

Weaver

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April 30, 2011, 09:35:28 AM
Seemed a bit thin, didn't it? Do you think they kept it down deliberately in the theme of not going OTT, or is the RAF really so short these days that two Typhoons and two Tonkas was all they could spare?
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ChernayaAkula

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April 30, 2011, 12:26:50 PM
Quote from: Weaver on April 30, 2011, 09:35:28 AM<...> is the RAF really so short these days that two Typhoons and two Tonkas was all they could spare?

What Typhoons and Tonkas? They were clearly Phantoms!   :lol: At least if the presenter on German TV was to be believed.  :banghead:  :rolleyes:
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