Great video…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fx5II_roF4&feature=player_embedded
By: Blue_2 - 31st October 2011 at 16:50
No harm in wishing/hoping. I have to admit one of the finest displays I’ve ever witnessed was the Typhoon/Spit duo at Waddington in 2010. I hope this becomes feasable again for next season.
ZRX61 thanks for the link!
By: Blue_2 - 31st October 2011 at 16:50
No harm in wishing/hoping. I have to admit one of the finest displays I’ve ever witnessed was the Typhoon/Spit duo at Waddington in 2010. I hope this becomes feasable again for next season.
ZRX61 thanks for the link!
By: Mike J - 31st October 2011 at 01:17
Seeing that the RAF couldn’t manage to fly even a solo Typhoon at shows this year, any ideas of mixed formations would seem to be pie in the sky in this day and age.
By: Mike J - 31st October 2011 at 01:17
Seeing that the RAF couldn’t manage to fly even a solo Typhoon at shows this year, any ideas of mixed formations would seem to be pie in the sky in this day and age.
By: hunterxf382 - 30th October 2011 at 21:55
I would hope for a more permanent ‘flight’ basis, but yes I have seen several combinations done to great effect (Kemble’s signature formations have been the inspiration for my thoughts).
Just look at the classic/heritage aircraft currently flying in the UK, obviously including quite a lot of privately owned items. Yes there are issues with formation flying mixed types from current military and private operated ones but the idea could be done given the right attitude from the powers that be, and the finances to do so?
Off the top of my head, and a lot based on seeing what’s out there that conveys the RAF’s Heritage to me as an ex-brat:
Props:
Spitfire / Hurricane
Tiger Moth
Chipmunk
Bulldog
Tucano
Jets:
Meteor
Hunter
JP
Hawk
Tornado
Typhoon
Heavies:
Lancaster
Vulcan
Hercules
VC10
Rotary:
Gazelle
Sea King
Merlin
Puma
All currently airworthy types (well for as long as we have VC 10’s:() so as a theory it is possible?
It’s just one of those ideas that has been stuck in my head for a long time…
By: hunterxf382 - 30th October 2011 at 21:55
I would hope for a more permanent ‘flight’ basis, but yes I have seen several combinations done to great effect (Kemble’s signature formations have been the inspiration for my thoughts).
Just look at the classic/heritage aircraft currently flying in the UK, obviously including quite a lot of privately owned items. Yes there are issues with formation flying mixed types from current military and private operated ones but the idea could be done given the right attitude from the powers that be, and the finances to do so?
Off the top of my head, and a lot based on seeing what’s out there that conveys the RAF’s Heritage to me as an ex-brat:
Props:
Spitfire / Hurricane
Tiger Moth
Chipmunk
Bulldog
Tucano
Jets:
Meteor
Hunter
JP
Hawk
Tornado
Typhoon
Heavies:
Lancaster
Vulcan
Hercules
VC10
Rotary:
Gazelle
Sea King
Merlin
Puma
All currently airworthy types (well for as long as we have VC 10’s:() so as a theory it is possible?
It’s just one of those ideas that has been stuck in my head for a long time…
By: j_jza80 - 30th October 2011 at 17:44
It has been done, with a BBMF Spitfire and Tornado F3, then Typhoon, on several occasions over the years.
With a few additions, including the Tin triangle, a Sunderland and a Mosquito (surely one of the best examples of British ingenuity) 😎
By: j_jza80 - 30th October 2011 at 17:44
It has been done, with a BBMF Spitfire and Tornado F3, then Typhoon, on several occasions over the years.
With a few additions, including the Tin triangle, a Sunderland and a Mosquito (surely one of the best examples of British ingenuity) 😎
By: Mike J - 30th October 2011 at 17:36
Nicely presented Video – now if only we could have an RAF Heritage Flight here utilising the existing BBMF plus more….. :rolleyes:
It has been done, with a BBMF Spitfire and Tornado F3, then Typhoon, on several occasions over the years.
By: Mike J - 30th October 2011 at 17:36
Nicely presented Video – now if only we could have an RAF Heritage Flight here utilising the existing BBMF plus more….. :rolleyes:
It has been done, with a BBMF Spitfire and Tornado F3, then Typhoon, on several occasions over the years.
By: hunterxf382 - 30th October 2011 at 17:10
Nicely presented Video – now if only we could have an RAF Heritage Flight here utilising the existing BBMF plus more….. :rolleyes:
By: hunterxf382 - 30th October 2011 at 17:10
Nicely presented Video – now if only we could have an RAF Heritage Flight here utilising the existing BBMF plus more….. :rolleyes:
By: hampden98 - 30th October 2011 at 16:02
There can be no finer example of mans technological advances than in aviation. If you include the YF22 in that formation. Totally amazing. But I still think the P51 is the most beautiful of aircraft from that formation. Except for the Spitfire of course!
By: hampden98 - 30th October 2011 at 16:02
There can be no finer example of mans technological advances than in aviation. If you include the YF22 in that formation. Totally amazing. But I still think the P51 is the most beautiful of aircraft from that formation. Except for the Spitfire of course!
By: bomberflight - 29th October 2011 at 18:41
Great video ~ thanks for the link !
Lone Star Flight Museum’s TF-51D ~ Galveston Gal took part in the Heritage Flight at Wings Over Houston earlier this month ……
Pictured here with a USAF QF-4 Phantom
🙂
By: bomberflight - 29th October 2011 at 18:41
Great video ~ thanks for the link !
Lone Star Flight Museum’s TF-51D ~ Galveston Gal took part in the Heritage Flight at Wings Over Houston earlier this month ……
Pictured here with a USAF QF-4 Phantom
🙂
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