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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🤣

Perhaps spruecutter is referring to the larger fuel tanks on the Fatboy (Mk 5).

It was nice to catch something locally, it's generally been quiet down here so far this year.

A couple of months ago I was driving across Bodmin Moor on the A30 when I noticed a Wildcat sitting in a field next to a layby on the opposite carriageway. With no alternative but to carry on to the next junction I returned to the layby but the Wildcat had departed. There were a couple of Military vehicles parked in the layby and they didn't move so I decided to stay for a bit. During the next half hour the Wildcat retuned 3 more times to collect troops. Later that afternoon I was on the return leg of my original journey and the trucks were still there so I parked up and waited a bit. I was just about to give up and go home when without any warning (no distant wokka sound) a Chinook suddenly appeared from a valley, it can't have been more than 50 feet high when it appeared from the gap , even the troops in the trucks were caught by surprise and had to do some running. I hadn't noticed the squad of troops scattered around the gorse waiting to be picked up by the Chinook which returned for a couple more pick ups. By now a bit of an audience had turned up with a few drivers pulling in to have a look, including one unhappy woman who screeched to a halt and started moaning at me about the horses on her farm being spooked by the helicopter, not sure what she expected me to do about it🙄.

Early morning alarm call over Cornwall today. Four KC-135Rs refuelling a pair of B-1Bs between 0500-0600.

Very nice, in particular the Seasprite. Thanks for sharing.

Lovely set Shaun. I'm surprised that I am the first to comment🤔 I ummed 'n' ahed about Ten Tors, kept checking the weather updates on Sat and Sun and decided to stay at home. I wish I'd made the effort on the Sunday now. Pete.

Looks like a good event, particularly nice to see the Swordfish and Lynx.

Many thanks. This was the second nightshoot attended by the RCAF Hercules, 2 or 3 have been based at Prestwick for a number of months so I'm guessing the visit was specifically for the event.

Excellent! Well done.

ZJ126 / K is flying at this moment, supporting Ten Tors on Dartmoor.