I think this can be classed as ‘Historic’, if not, Mods feel free to move.
3(F) Sqn will hand over the Squadron Colours to 3(F) Sqn Typhoon and be re-commissioned as 800 Naval Air Squadron.
Ceremonials start at 09.25 and end at 13.30.
FLYPASTS
10.12 – RAF Present Arms – 4 x GR7A’s
10.30 – Typhoon Flight with Standard March Off – 2 x Typhoon
10.57 – RN Present Arms – 4 x GR7A’s
FLYING DISPLAYS
10.36 – 10.46 – Typhoon Display (At mid point of Parade)
11.52 – 12.06 – GR7A Display
12.08 – 12.13 – Hurricane Display
12.14 – 12.30 – 4 x GR7A’s Role Demo
Static AC
Parade Square
Typhoon and GR7 both in 3(F) Sqn colours.
Hanger
Typhoon and GR7 both in 3(F) Sqn colours and GR7 in 800 NAS colours
Brian
By: DaveF68 - 31st March 2006 at 13:11
I’m sure it all makes perfect sense to someone in Whitehall…. take away the Navy’s dedicated purpose built Sea Harriers (which still had a good few years life in them)… and give them some old RAF Harriers which happen to be surplus to requirements…… but are somewhat well used…… :rolleyes:
yeah, but having to dump Amraams because you don’t have the thrust weight ratio to land back onboard in hot conditions does tend to po the bean counters
By: pierrepjc - 30th March 2006 at 22:25
The World has finally gone MAD, I’m sure in Tony (Mr Prime Minister) Blair World its all ticket-e-bo.
Paul
By: Pen Pusher - 30th March 2006 at 06:52
Now I get it so will RAF Cottesmore be part RAF and RN then.
James
Touchy subject. :rolleyes: Depends on who you ask.
Brian
By: Manston Airport - 30th March 2006 at 00:57
Now I get it so will RAF Cottesmore be part RAF and RN then.
James
By: hunterxf382 - 30th March 2006 at 00:34
I’m sure it all makes perfect sense to someone in Whitehall…. take away the Navy’s dedicated purpose built Sea Harriers (which still had a good few years life in them)… and give them some old RAF Harriers which happen to be surplus to requirements…… but are somewhat well used…… :rolleyes:
By: Denis - 29th March 2006 at 22:26
Thanks for clearing that up lads, I had a senior moment there 😉
By: Pen Pusher - 29th March 2006 at 20:56
Sorry if I am missing something Brian, could you clarify?.
The way I am reading it 3(F) squadron becomes a Naval air Squadron :confused:
LesB is right. 3(F) Harrier Sqn ceases to exist and becomes 3(F) Typhoon Sqn. The Harriers that used to belong to 3(F) Sqn then become 800NAS.
Brian
By: Maple 01 - 29th March 2006 at 20:45
Oi Fish-heads NO! Get your thieving mits off our aircraft! Go play with your grey boats and leave the flying to professionals (and 3 Sqn) :p
By: LesB - 29th March 2006 at 20:42
Dennis
No, 3 Sqn’s Harriers will be handed over to 800 Sqn at Cotty while 3 Sqn re-forms the next day at Connigsby with Typhies.
By: Denis - 29th March 2006 at 20:27
3(F) Sqn will hand over the Squadron Colours to 3(F) Sqn Typhoon and be re-commissioned as 800 Naval Air Squadron.Brian
Sorry if I am missing something Brian, could you clarify?.
The way I am reading it 3(F) squadron becomes a Naval air Squadron :confused:
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