Homer Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Saturday was great, though yet again got sunburnt! The Vulcan was fantastic to see, they didn't pull too many hard manoeuvres but sounded great when they opened it up. The F18's were very good, especially the one that did the fly past at the speed of sound (had the air pressure cone at the front and all, first time I've ever seen that in real life). The Dutch F16 was very entertaining and sure gave it some stick! Was also impressed with the French "Rafale" plane, never heard of it before, but seemed to have great manoeuvrability. B52 was boring, guess they don't do much in them since the 1994 incident! All in all a great day out and for £35 a bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 It was a good day out, apart from sitting in traffic for the first two hours of the display, but once we got in it was worth it. Awesome to see the Vulcan flying again. Was a bit suprised they put the Red Arrows on so early, so everybody watched the aerobatic teams that followed them saying "well they arent as good as the Red Arrows" lol I'll post a few pics up if people are interested? Trust me, you don't need to. They let anyone in these days! People fail fitness tests when they join up, and continue their training. Dunno how that works.... lol fair enough- i'll try and make it that i dont get out of breath walking up the stairs, thats a start..... Then i have to decide what i actually want to do in the RAF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 yes please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 ok, i'll just finish going thru them and i'll post some up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 how do si sort of a slight logistical problem as you were in cyprus! so was i but not anymore lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Trust me, you don't need to. They let anyone in these days! People fail fitness tests when they join up, and continue their training. Dunno how that works.... thats not true anymore.......... trust me;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Here are a few pics- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SupraStar 3000 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Great pics Haven't seen a Sea Vixen flying in years . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SupraStar 3000 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 WOW! fantastic pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 cheers, they arent too bad, just need a bit more length on my lens so i dont have to crop so bloody much off them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 the typhoon with the center fuel tank looks really aggressive. Love the F-16 with the storm clouds in the background. Nice picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Fantastic pics, captured some of the best bits of the displays there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmonkey Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 thats not true anymore.......... trust me;) Sorry to bring up an old thread... ...trust me, they do! A brand new AMM on my shift hasn't passed it once, and I had another 2 chubby little guys on my old shift who hadn't passed in addition to more I'm sure. Unless they've just changed it literally in the last week! Apparently you need to pass the test to clear out of the air force as well, and I know many people who haven't and have pulled the yellow and black handle.... lol fair enough- i'll try and make it that i dont get out of breath walking up the stairs, thats a start..... Then i have to decide what i actually want to do in the RAF! Just don't join up as an AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic) unless you can deal with being treated like a little kid and don't mind doing sh*t jobs! Luckily I joined up before that scheme came in, but I see it every day... Great photos by the way. I had a look around that orange F16(?) a few days back when it was at my workplace. Vulcan took off right next to me as well when I was working on the car... yep, still loud. Sort of used to it though as I work on one of the loudest aircraft around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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