Iconic Aircraft Aviation Forum

by **Xplumberlives** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:59 am

Cluny suggested we take a trip to see the Harriers at RAF Cottesmore, the chosen date is Thursday the 9th of December 2010! Viewing at Cottesmore is quite good, whilst at Wittering it is nearly impossible!

Those interested so far;

Cluny
Xplumberlives
Mayfly
Jigsaw
RLN
HiHoneyImHome81
10680
Sooty655
MOD

by **Mayfly** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:53 am

Need to get wriggle on!!!

Harrier
Harrier fleet withdrawn - Harrier to cease all flying operations by the 01/04/11.
4(R)Sqaudron - RAF Wittering aircraft moved to RAF Cottesmore by 29/10/10 squadron to disbands 29/10/10.
41(R)Sqaudron to disband Harrier Flt 29/10/10.
800 Naval Air Squadron - To disband 31/03/11 some pilots transferred to US Navy Pilot School to commence carrier training.
1(F) Squadron - To disband 31/03/11 some pilots transferred to US Navy Pilot School to commence carrier training.

dis-bandonment dates

by **Thumper** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:55 am

I'd love to come but 50 odd miles on a motorcycle in December and then standing outside all day and the ride back as well is asking for hypothermia.

Do you know that far in advance what their flying schedule will be coz I went around this time last year and they were on night flying which didn't start until about 4pm and at that time it's already getting dark!

by **Xplumberlives** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:28 pm

Thumper wrote:I'd love to come but 50 odd miles on a motorcycle in December and then standing outside all day and the ride back as well is asking for hypothermia.

Do you know that far in advance what their flying schedule will be coz I went around this time last year and they were on night flying which didn't start until about 4pm and at that time it's already getting dark!

Not at the moment, will have a better idea nearer the time!

by **Olicat** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:54 pm

maybe we should change it to the holidays to avoid night flying?

by **Xplumberlives** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:18 pm

Olicat wrote:maybe we should change it to the holidays to avoid night flying?

I bet you plan to visit the sun at night in case it's too hot!

by **Nickolas** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:15 pm

Xplumberlives wrote:
Olicat wrote:maybe we should change it to the holidays to avoid night flying?

I bet you plan to visit the sun at night in case it's too hot!

by **Hihonyr8811** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:37 pm

they're even taking my coningsby harriers away :((

Can't they just disguise them and say they're modified Typhoons

Oh yeah, I'll be there, unless it's snowing of course :))

by **MOD** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:17 pm

Xplumberlives wrote:Cluny suggested we take a trip to see the Harriers at RAF Cottesmore, the chosen date is Thursday the 9th of December 2010! Viewing at Cottesmore is quite good, whilst at Wittering it is nearly impossible!

Those interested so far;

Cluny
Xplumberlives
Mayfly
Jigsaw
RLN
HiHoneyImHome81
10680
Sooty655

Add me !!

I haven't been there since the TTTE days..

Ian

by **Xplumberlives** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:19 pm

As requested!

by **Jigsaw** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:21 pm

Some serious opposition in the photo opportunities now

by **Xplumberlives** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:23 pm

Jigsaw wrote:Some serious opposition in the photo opportunities now

What do you mean?

by **Jigsaw** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:27 pm

Xplumberlives wrote:
Jigsaw wrote:Some serious opposition in the photo opportunities now

What do you mean?

Well, you sir have taken some bloody good photo's I recall.

I seem to remember enjoying a fair few of MOD's as well

by **Xplumberlives** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:51 am

Thanks Mate.

An update on the 4(R) Sqn situation, now expected to fly until 15th December, a 16 ship formation will be flown as a goodbye to the locals. :ymapplause:

Final date to be confirmed!

by **Jigsaw** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:53 am

Brilliant

by **Hihonyr8811** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:21 pm

Xplumberlives wrote:Thanks Mate.

An update on the 4(R) Sqn situation, now expected to fly until 15th December, a 16 ship formation will be flown as a goodbye to the locals.

Final date to be confirmed!

I'm definitely going to be there for that, missed the Jag formation by 15 minutes :((

was absolutly gutted, so not missing this one for anything [-x

by **Olicat** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:22 pm

Hihonyr8811 wrote:
Xplumberlives wrote:Thanks Mate.

An update on the 4(R) Sqn situation, now expected to fly until 15th December, a 16 ship formation will be flown as a goodbye to the locals.

Final date to be confirmed!

I'm definitely going to be there for that, missed the Jag formation by 15 minutes was absolutly gutted, so not missing this one for anything

not even a flight in a dakota? :))

by **Hihonyr8811** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:25 pm

Do not say such things

Ok maybe i'd miss it for that :))

by **Xplumberlives** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:45 pm

Looking forward to hosting a few visitors, will keep you posted as to the date and time!

by **Jigsaw** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:52 pm

I REALLY hope it is a date I can make. Even dug my camcorder out jic.

by **Xplumberlives** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:53 pm

Jigsaw wrote:I REALLY hope it is a date I can make. Even dug my camcorder out jic.

I will give as much notice as possible, my spies are working round the clock!!

by **Jigsaw** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:55 pm

Xplumberlives wrote:
Jigsaw wrote:I REALLY hope it is a date I can make. Even dug my camcorder out jic.

I will give as much notice as possible, my spies are working round the clock!!

Excellent