Razor5-1 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) Can you imagine the fun it could bring! Not a GR4 but still PS might need to speak german:smilewink: Edited August 8, 2012 by Razor5-1 Link to comment
Ells228 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) Well you guys are going back a tad more than me, I was born in 73 and started going to Biggin from about 8 years old with my mum, so around 1981. I don't remember the lightning but must have seen one for sure. I remember walking up to the airfield one year and the Vulcan came over the top very low, scared the caca out of me hahaha She still gives me a big grin when she hits the power and climbs out :) ATC 228 Sqn. Bromley for me. ATC and RAF marksman badges which I was proud of, using the .762 SLR All I remember was it was very light and had a plastic feel to it but was great to shoot a semi-automatic rifle. Edited August 8, 2012 by Ells228 Link to comment
Alicatt Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 ..... my mum took her off somewhere safe for the vulcan display....;) On Sunday I had a pleasant half hour or so in the Vulcan at Solway Aviation Museum getting told tales of hights in excess of 95k etc. took that with a pinch of salt but I have read that at high altitude the Vulcan could run rings round the lightning. Got a few pics but they will have to wait until I get home. Sons of Dogs, Come Eat Flesh Clan Cameron Link to comment
Alicatt Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 ATC 228 Sqn. Bromley for me. ATC and RAF marksman badges which I was proud of, using the .762 SLR All I remember was it was very light and had a plastic feel to it but was great to shoot a semi-automatic rifle. Been to Biggin Hill quie a few times to work flight side during the airshows. will dig out some of the pics when I get back home. My father was the squadron marksman and was sent to Bisley to shoot during the war. He told tales of shooting unexploded ordanance at Tangmere when he was stationed there. They had Whirlwinds, Mossies, and later Meteors during his time there. We shot .303 Lee Enfields and if we were lucky we were allowed to shoot the P14 but it was mainly the WO that comendered that rifle. We were shooting at 200yds and the WO said aim at the bull and wait until I've hit the bull and let fly when the marker pole comes up ... we did ... the marker pole disapeared, the field telephone rang and an irate voice was heard and we all got a dressing down. Sons of Dogs, Come Eat Flesh Clan Cameron Link to comment
magpie Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 On Sunday I had a pleasant half hour or so in the Vulcan at Solway Aviation Museum getting told tales of hights in excess of 95k etc. took that with a pinch of salt but I have read that at high altitude the Vulcan could run rings round the lightning. Got a few pics but they will have to wait until I get home. Nice,,, :thumbup: I knew an RAF photographer who had a few tall tales about his expieriences with vulcans although he only went as high as 89k :music_whistling:.... I dunno.... I used to love listening to his storys though... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
Teapot Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 ... ATC 228 Sqn. Bromley for me. ATC and RAF marksman badges which I was proud of, using the .762 SLR All I remember was it was very light and had a plastic feel to it but was great to shoot a semi-automatic rifle. 7.62 SLR ... weighs in around 4 - 5 kg's ... wasn't the lightest assault rifle in the bunch ;) "A true 'sandbox flight sim' requires hi-fidelity flyable non-combat utility/support aircraft." Wishlist Terrains - Bigger maps Wishlist Modules - A variety of utility aircraft to better reflect the support role. E.g. Flying the Hornet ... big yawn ... flying a Caribou on a beer run to Singapore? Count me in. Extracting a Recon Patrol from a hastily prepared landing strip at a random 6 figure grid reference? Now yer talking! Link to comment
SUBS17 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 SLRs are fun to shoot. [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC] Link to comment
Alicatt Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 So are Lee Enfields ... more kick for your buck :D Sons of Dogs, Come Eat Flesh Clan Cameron Link to comment
Ells228 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 True Teapot but when you're 16 years old I remember it being light lol Link to comment
Ells228 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I saw the Vulcan yesterday departing Eastbourne as we were close by. Am heading to Eastbourne today to see the display :) Link to comment
Python Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Flew over here aswell..... i missed it!! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
Teapot Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Talking about Tornado's ... I've been flying LFA7 (the mach loop in Wales) in an AlphaJet from *another sim* lately ;). It would be a dream to be able to do this in a DCS fast mover! "A true 'sandbox flight sim' requires hi-fidelity flyable non-combat utility/support aircraft." Wishlist Terrains - Bigger maps Wishlist Modules - A variety of utility aircraft to better reflect the support role. E.g. Flying the Hornet ... big yawn ... flying a Caribou on a beer run to Singapore? Count me in. Extracting a Recon Patrol from a hastily prepared landing strip at a random 6 figure grid reference? Now yer talking! Link to comment
Python Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Its a dream indeed :pilotfly: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
Ells228 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 There is some great terrain in the current DCS like the mach loop that I've been flying low and fast through in the Hawk, it's good fun. Link to comment
Tornado_Pilot Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 WTF is a Mach Loop? Link to comment
Moa Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 WTF is a Mach Loop? Google is your friend :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mach_Loop This is a well-known training run used by the RAF (and USAF in England). Aviation photographers also know of this route - and climb the hills to get some spectacular photos. I'll tease you a bit by asking, "Surely a Tornado Pilot" knows about the Mach Loop? [well, now you do know :)] Link to comment
Python Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Its a legendary training ground of the RAF... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
Teapot Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) WTF is a Mach Loop? http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/AirSafetyandAviation/LowFlying/LFAs/LowFlyingArea07.htm http://www.mjaviation.co.uk/ A rather well known Low Flying Area ... where aircraft practice NOE flying. The Wales "Mach Loop" (LFA7) in particular is a favourite for photographers it seems ... and with that gorgeous terrain it's no wonder! Some good clips on YouTube too. The EDIT: Shiver-me-timbers that was quick! One minute here I am tapping out an answer with my single typing digit and next minute there's a stampede of answers .. LOL! Edited August 13, 2012 by Teapot "A true 'sandbox flight sim' requires hi-fidelity flyable non-combat utility/support aircraft." Wishlist Terrains - Bigger maps Wishlist Modules - A variety of utility aircraft to better reflect the support role. E.g. Flying the Hornet ... big yawn ... flying a Caribou on a beer run to Singapore? Count me in. Extracting a Recon Patrol from a hastily prepared landing strip at a random 6 figure grid reference? Now yer talking! Link to comment
kam Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Mach loop? Real men go to The Lakes ;) Intel 5820k | Asus X-99A | Crucial 16GB | Powercolor Devil RX580 8GB | Win 10 x64 | Oculus Rift | https://gallery.ksotov.co.uk Patiently waiting for: DCS: Panavia Tornado, DCS: SA-2 Guideline, DCS: SA-3 Goa, DCS: S-300 Grumble Link to comment
Tornado_Pilot Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Ahh ok, thanks for that... I first thought, it was some kind of aerodynamic phenomenon.. Link to comment
Jona33 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Ahh ok, thanks for that... I first thought, it was some kind of aerodynamic phenomenon.. God no, the RAF don't care bout that, we just like terrifying sheep and provide amusement to very short, walking, plane nerds. (Like me. :D) Always remember. I don't have a clue what I'm doing Link to comment
Ells228 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Forget bird strike, out there you get sheep srike!!! Link to comment
Jona33 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Forget bird strike, out there you get sheep srike!!! I've never had a sheep srike before, what's it like? :D 1 Always remember. I don't have a clue what I'm doing Link to comment
Alicatt Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I've never had a sheep srike before, what's it like? :D Can I have mine with Maa-aan bread and lime pickles please Sons of Dogs, Come Eat Flesh Clan Cameron Link to comment
Ells228 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Well the sheep all hold a picket...fence Link to comment
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