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Airgraphics released the AEC Mammoth before Christmas. Looks like they've sold well (one left on the website). https://air-graphics.uk/shop/ols/products/gse-041-aec-mammoth-major-aircraft-refueller That's a very nice little Harrier and Bedford.
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10 years ago today, last ever VC10 sortie.....
Evalman replied to jonf45's topic in Aviation Photography
A beautiful machine. Sadly the dismantling of ZA148 began at Newquay last week, just over 10 years since it arrived there. -
Airfield vehicles – A universal tribute to the groundcraft
Evalman replied to Toryu's topic in Ready for Inspection - Armour
1/76 resin Mk 9s and white metal TACR2 from BW models. Era 1976 - 1988. -
Cheers. I've not been able to find out what the problem was, however they are known to enjoy a stay in the local hotels so I don't think the weekend was a particular hardship for them🤣. Sadly, if you can find one that works, these (all P-3 variants) are getting thin on the ground and won't be around much longer. Doesn't everything look the same these days? Precisely why I tend to skip past posts from Lakenheath etc.
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Having somewhat fallen out of love with the annual Bunfight at RIAT in recent years, it was a pleasant surprise to see a Canadian CP-140 on vr heading for Newquay last Wednesday for an overnight stop prior to its stay at RIAT. I Just missed its arrival but engines continued to run for some considerable time before shutting down. It soon became evident that there was a problem, the crew seemed very interested in the front of the aircraft, in particular the starboard inner engine. They arrived while a C-17 was in the circuit. The crew seemed particularly interested in the front of the aircraft. The following day I stopped by and there was no activity around the aircraft, although the car park was busy with Police so I decided to sit in the car and wait for this Gent and his good lady to leave before I took this photo. I was busy on Saturday and missed the RCAF C-17 arrive with whatever the Aurora required to get it flying again. On Sunday my wife, dog and I stopped by after a walk and caught the CP-140 doing an engine run, it obviously wasn't going anywhere so we didn't hang around. The aircraft finally departed Monday lunchtime.
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Den Helder, Netherlands, Navy Days 2023 - heli-heavy
Evalman replied to Cirrus75's topic in Aviation Photography
Excellent set. Many thanks for sharing. It's a shame the Royal Navy stopped their Navy Days. -
Pups and Bulldogs, East Leeds Airport (Church Fenton) 1st July
Evalman replied to Mr T's topic in Aviation Photography
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Ford 333 tractor in Naval service - is there kit of such?
Evalman replied to bootneck's topic in AFV Cold War
It's a Houchin Ground Power Unit. This version was common in the 70's and 80's and provided electrical power to a variety of medium size aircraft, Jaguar, Harrier, Sea King, Phantom etc. You can see one of this version next to the Lightning. There was a larger version seen here plugged into the Phantom but mostly used on Nimrods, Hercs etc. -
Ford 333 tractor in Naval service - is there kit of such?
Evalman replied to bootneck's topic in AFV Cold War
I'm not sure if there's a kit, but if you're struggling to find a number plate for your eventual model, here's one at Culdrose circa 1991. -
61 - I see we are the same vintage, a good year that🤣 It is sad to see these retire so early. I spent a couple of ATC Camps at Lyneham and remember flying in the old ones when they where painted brown/tan. Lyneham was a place to behold back then. I wonder what's next for the chop? I saw 5 x AAC Gazelles showing on radar yesterday, it's been a long time since I've noticed that many flying at the same time. I guess they'll quietly disappear in the next year or two.
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Back in the UK and snapping away at Aircraft again
Evalman replied to wallyinoz's topic in Aviation Photography
Excellent set. Even the F-35 looks good, great photo! -
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
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Many thanks, it's usually in my car....you just never know🤣
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Perhaps spruecutter is referring to the larger fuel tanks on the Fatboy (Mk 5).