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Hard to pick a favourite but these are among the ones I've enjoyed the most. In no particular order David Byrne Tears for Fears Supertramp The Cure New Order Yes (Anderson, Wakeman, Squire, Howe, White) Sparks at the RAH last year Howard Jones and OMD at the O2 last Month Always been a Genesis fan and have enjoyed 2 concerts, seen Steve Hackett 3 times (always a good night out) and Peter Gabriel once. Most disappointing One I was really looking forward to - Simple Minds at Wembly Arena, I am a big fan and have all their albums. OMD were the support act and they were brilliant.

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.

A beautiful machine. Sadly the dismantling of ZA148 began at Newquay last week, just over 10 years since it arrived there.

I hope they check these decals before printing. One error that sticks out is XZ295 (which is a Gazelle) from 302 Sqn (should be 202 Sqn) on Xtradecal set X48244.

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.

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.

Excellent set. Many thanks for sharing. It's a shame the Royal Navy stopped their Navy Days.

Lovely to see so many Bulldogs still flying, such a pretty little aeroplane.

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.

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.

Excellent set. Even the F-35 looks good, great photo!

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

Many thanks, it's usually in my car....you just never know🤣