RAF Benson (part 1)

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RAF Benson (part 1)

Postby Xplumberlives » Tue May 31, 2011 5:23 pm

I recently revisited RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, a base that I left in early 2005. The weather was VERY grey with occaisional short bursts of weak sunshine.

Here are some shots of the base Pumas.

Puma awaiting airtest after work in the hangar. Note the different shade of green on the tail boom.
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Another airtest needed on this one with the long range sponsons.
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Warming up and moving out.
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Crewing in.
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And up and away.
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A visiting Chinook HC3.
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Re: RAF Benson (part 1)

Postby Gaz » Tue May 31, 2011 5:32 pm

Good shots in bad light mate!
NB; Any negative comments I post about the Vulcan are posted SOLELY to wind Gregg up!
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Re: RAF Benson (part 1)

Postby Jigsaw » Tue May 31, 2011 7:20 pm

Agreed. Nice shots mate.
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Re: RAF Benson (part 1)

Postby Lucas1860 » Tue May 31, 2011 7:52 pm

Great report XP
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Re: RAF Benson (part 1)

Postby Olicat » Wed Jun 01, 2011 2:52 pm

good shots mate!
Fly fast jets and/or C130s over my house please, I'm bored!

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