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RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Xplumberlives » Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:59 pm

Just nipped on for a quick look see, four Hunters, a Jet Provost and a T4 Harrier and of course 558, even the weather is looking reasonable! ;)
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Mayfly » Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:05 pm

So I won't need my wet gear then? :)
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Dan4th » Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:07 pm

Yes!

My prayers on your behalf seem to be
taking hold!

Weather looks halfway decent if not
spectacular......

558 does have a thirst, doesn't she?

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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Xplumberlives » Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:07 pm

Mayfly wrote:So I won't need my wet gear then? :)



I would bring it all as it's great seeing you try to put it all on! :D

Some light rain in the late afternoon and evening! ;)
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Mayfly » Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:15 pm

Xplumberlives wrote:
Mayfly wrote:So I won't need my wet gear then? :)



I would bring it all as it's great seeing you try to put it all on! :D

Some light rain in the late afternoon and evening! ;)


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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Xplumberlives » Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:38 pm

Mayfly wrote:
Xplumberlives wrote:
Mayfly wrote:So I won't need my wet gear then? :)



I would bring it all as it's great seeing you try to put it all on! :D

Some light rain in the late afternoon and evening! ;)


GIT!!



No, B4STARD!
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Mayfly » Fri Jul 22, 2011 6:12 pm

Had a good day today - PODs first public display in 558, nice display from Jules in the hawk, lovely 4ship fly by from Team Viper and the Falcons landed only about 20yards from us, BBMF were late but I think there may have been a mix up between Local and Zulu timings!!- but all in all well worth the trip.
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Gaz » Fri Jul 22, 2011 6:15 pm

I was all set to come over and sit on the A1, but, got a load more work dumped on me :(

Glad it was good, look forward to some pics
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Jigsaw » Fri Jul 22, 2011 6:46 pm

Awaiting pics same as Gaz :D
Pleased it was a good day for you :)
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Xplumberlives » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:08 pm

Cracking day with my youngest son and Miss Chievous, took some wonderful shots of James with the Coatimundis from the Chesterfield Petting Zoo! Oh and a few of the aircraft too! ;)
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Mayfly » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:24 pm

Heres some of 558 - XP have you seen your email?


Taxi out
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Being spied upon
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Take off
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PODs Wing over
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Keeping the King Air company
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Coming into land
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Keeping the nose up!!
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May post some others tomorrow after I upload to IS
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Xplumberlives » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:28 pm

Mayfly wrote:Heres some of 558 - XP have you seen your email?

May post some others tomorrow after I upload to IS



Not from Northampton! I hope to see you shots of Jimbo tomorrow! THANK YOU! ;)
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby RLN » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:29 pm

Nice pics MF. :ymapplause:
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Minty4371 » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:31 pm

Nice pictures Pam :).
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby MOD » Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:28 pm

Nicely done Mayfly. ;)


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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Hydealfred » Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:46 pm

Really like the King Air shot.
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Jigsaw » Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:37 am

Nice pics Pam :ymapplause:
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Mayfly » Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:46 am

Thanks all, It was a funny day for photos - lovely blue sky and sun shining one pass - grey and dull the next
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Dee » Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:58 am

Brill pics thanks Pam :D
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Mayfly » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:43 pm

Just a few others from yesterday

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Jules doing her walk round
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Ready for display
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Flying Circus
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The Reds
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and Team Vipers' flypast on leaving
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Mags » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:49 pm

Nice :D
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Jigsaw » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:50 pm

Excellent. No favourite but I do love Hunters :ymapplause: :D
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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Mayfly » Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:07 pm

Here ya go Jiggs...

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Re: RAF Wittering Families Day 22nd July 2011

Postby Jigsaw » Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:42 pm

Thank you very much my dear :D
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