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Post by rampvan on Feb 21, 2007 15:57:15 GMT 1
Another quick visit at 13.30 saw ZJ707 "Afghan 1" ZJ235 "Afghan 2" ZJ236 "Afghan 3" arrive, one of which had an underslung load Vortex 391 ZD982 Chinook, was doing circuits with differing underslung loads Vortex 391  No sign of "Talon 12" mentioned earlier |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2007 18:11:27 GMT 1
I had two through here (LFA7) nice and low today.
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Post by rampvan on Feb 21, 2007 18:46:31 GMT 1
Others noted today Army Air 630 Defender, arrived 15.16 Army Air 629 Defender, circuits 17.25 (he said something about HIKEY? which seemed to have him transit the field at about 1500ft, any idea what this means Army Air 702 Gazzelle arrived on disused (23) 15.25 There was a Merlin in and out a couple of times between 15.30 and 16.30, I'm assuming it was "Vortex 311" as the tower kept asked for under carriage check and I can't think of anything else around that had retractable gear!!  "Vortex 311" was heard dept to "Cotswold Radar" Spectre 1 through to 4 were heard this afternoon at 15.30 so I'm assuming again as there were 4 of them this was the Shawbury gang ! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2007 8:50:33 GMT 1
"High Key" and "Low Key"... I'd forgotten those terms. Used to use them a great deal when controlling USAF F-100s in Africa back in the 60s...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2007 17:51:41 GMT 1
Hi Guys, sorry its a bit late, not been able to get on, but I popped up to Odiham about 1530 yesterday and there was indeed a Merlin doing circuits, it was carrying underslung field guns on circuits within the perimeter (with wheels down), dropping them, going to great height (wheels up) and repeating. 4 x Bell 214 did arrive as did a Gazelle. Various Chinooks were doing circuits too. Sadly I didnt have the bins with me so missed the detail sorry! I promise to be better prepared next time!  |
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Post by rampvan on Feb 22, 2007 19:03:28 GMT 1
Hi Paul, at least you managed to see the 4 Griffins together so you know the reggies of them ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2007 19:31:36 GMT 1
Hi was also there today had a nice chat with the local constabulary to check if i was a terrorist but all very friendly, anyway this is what I managed to pole off
Out on the field ZH892 Chinook 18 Sqn
Hovering over main ramp ZH7775/HB Chinook
ZJ130/O Merlin carrying underslung load
Griffins ZJ707/O,ZJ235/I,ZJ236/X,ZJ237/T
Gazelle XZ314
Sorry couldn't get Islander looking for notebook which i managed to drive off and leave on top of car on first visit, luckily was still in road if a but flatter than normal
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Post by rampvan on Feb 22, 2007 21:17:15 GMT 1
Hi, thanks for the info, thats a couple more added to the log book ;D will add the code to based list
Jeff
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Post by rampvan on Feb 22, 2007 22:34:39 GMT 1
"Talon 12" has now been confirmed as a RN Lynx of sorts ( HMA8 or HAS3.) heard to be leaving the area at 11.39
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"Vortex 311" was heard dept to "Cotswold Radar"