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Yep, sad re desk flying.
I did think of your flying exploits when passed the Bomber Harris Memorial on the London run. Might be a little before your time though. Just a smidgen.
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15th Feb 2018 10:40 am
Robbie
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Indeed, the number of brave aircrew lost from that command alone far exceeds the current size of the RAF. In no way do we compare to the gallantry and courage honoured by the Bomber Command memorial.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Was quite poiniant walking round the CWGC cemetery in Berlin a few years ago, seeing row upon row upon row of RAF bomber crew headstones.
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15th Feb 2018 12:02 pm
galwaygreen
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We was down in the layby around 1300 hours.....and down they came....jesus...the noise..amazing sight...saw 4 lots of 2 go thro...Wtf........22 feb
22nd Feb 2018 11:44 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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We wait patiently for the pics.
23rd Feb 2018 8:42 am
Bigcol66
Member Since: 28 Jul 2010
Location: Welshpool, Powys
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Pleased you got to see some planes
23rd Feb 2018 9:25 pm
frenchy
Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: Liverpool
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When I was down in London in November......per ardua ad astra
2000 D2 TD5 - big red tractor no longer with us
2006 D3 - no longer with us and sadly missed
2010 D4 alas no more, but a lovely colour (Nara)
2016 D4 about to depart
2022 DS nearly...........
23rd Feb 2018 10:06 pm
galwaygreen
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Sadly tòooooooooo fast for my camera..but the experience was to remember..amazed at how many hanging on the hills watching
23rd Feb 2018 11:25 pm
Hairy Dan
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Just seen this one from the Mach Loop
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18th Mar 2018 12:26 pm
mark the spark
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Just chillin 8) MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
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18th Mar 2018 12:38 pm
Robbie
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I’ve sat in that spot at low level. Remarkably stable airflow, even at cruise speed. On a RAF Herc you get pummelled around even at slow speed and cruising like that with the ramp down is just not possible.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Is that an A400?
22nd Mar 2018 2:49 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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C-130J type, from the props. Not ugly enough for an A400.
22nd Mar 2018 3:23 pm
RRSTDV8
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Didn't realise the US Hercs used a panel between ramp and tail fuselage to keep the airflow out. Simple solution.
Having stood in the back of a Herc with the ramp open, I can confirm it's a bit "blustery".Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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