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Gravdigr · 06-15-2018, 01:44 PM

Hah!

Carruthers · 06-28-2018, 05:06 AM

Another day in the Mach Loop

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Aircraft enthusiasts enjoyed a treat yesterday as the US air force carried out low-flying training using F-15 jets in the Mach Loop valleys in Wales.
The valleys, between Dolgellau and Machynlleth are regularly used for military training. The F-15 is the primary fighter jet of the US Air Force.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-28-2018, 08:45 AM

Look at all those practice targets for ground support practice.

Carruthers · 06-28-2018, 09:05 AM

The 'practice targets' are occasionally rewarded with humour:

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xoxoxoBruce · 06-29-2018, 10:17 PM

After a successful bomb run, they had a BBQ lunch on the way home...

Gravdigr · 06-30-2018, 02:29 PM

"What did they BBQ?"

"Waist gunner."

Gravdigr · 07-03-2018, 10:31 AM

Gravdigr · 07-05-2018, 03:23 PM

And they wouldn't tell ya wrong, now would they?

xoxoxoBruce · 07-05-2018, 06:31 PM

You're Putin me on.

But they have plenty of ammo to work with, the F-35 is a very fucked up program. Should be building Warthogs.

BigV · 07-06-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

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Should be building Warthogs.

QFFT!

Carruthers · 07-11-2018, 09:05 AM

A drone or UAV is presently en-route from Grand Forks ND to RAF Fairford, England where it will be on static display at the Royal International Air Tattoo.

I've just done a couple of very quick screen grabs...

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Click here for live tracking: FR24

I've just been looking at the Notam for this flight and find that it is neither a drone nor a UAV. It's a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System.
I'm pleased to have been able to clear up that little misunderstanding.

Gravdigr · 07-06-2018, 01:44 PM

Fuckin' A.

Slow and low, that is the tempo!

Undertoad · 07-11-2018, 10:02 AM

But FlightTracker says type = "DRON"!

Good one, I see it circled for traffic before turning ESE and making landfall

Carruthers · 07-11-2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

But FlightTracker says type = "DRON"!

So it does! Well spotted, sir!

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Good one, I see it circled for traffic before turning ESE and making landfall

There's a large restricted area out in Cardigan Bay where the circling took place.
It's used by Llanbedr airfield where drone development work is carried out.

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A small airfield in Snowdonia is at the forefront of testing and developing unmanned drone aircraft (UAVs) for civilian use.

Tackling environmental issues such as coastal flooding and erosion and fisheries protection duties are just some of the tasks being undertaken as part of Project Meredith at Llanbedr airfield near Harlech.

The initiative, led by defence technology firm Qinetiq, is the first major UAV test and evaluation project at the Snowdonia Aerospace Centre, formerly RAF Llanbedr.

Jeremy Howitt of Qinetiq said the airfield at Llanbedr is ideal for the project and he wants it to become the UK’s main test centre for drones, which has attracted protests in the past.

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ETA It's just been brought to my attention that the drone is accompanied by a helicopter which is doing air to air photography.
Unless you zoom in, the chopper symbol can't be seen under N190TC.
I understand that is what was going on over Cardigan Bay.

Undertoad · 07-11-2018, 11:12 AM

Now just circling, they must be showing off.

06-15-2018, 01:44 PM	#1
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06-28-2018, 08:45 AM	#3
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Look at all those practice targets for ground support practice. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-28-2018, 09:05 AM	#4
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	The 'practice targets' are occasionally rewarded with humour: __________________

06-29-2018, 10:17 PM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	After a successful bomb run, they had a BBQ lunch on the way home... Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-30-2018, 02:29 PM	#6
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07-03-2018, 10:31 AM	#7
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07-05-2018, 03:23 PM	#8
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	And they wouldn't tell ya wrong, now would they? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

07-05-2018, 06:31 PM	#9
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	You're Putin me on. But they have plenty of ammo to work with, the F-35 is a very fucked up program. Should be building Warthogs. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-11-2018, 09:05 AM	#11
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	A drone or UAV is presently en-route from Grand Forks ND to RAF Fairford, England where it will be on static display at the Royal International Air Tattoo. I've just done a couple of very quick screen grabs... Click here for live tracking: FR24 I've just been looking at the Notam for this flight and find that it is neither a drone nor a UAV. It's a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System. I'm pleased to have been able to clear up that little misunderstanding. __________________ Last edited by Carruthers; 07-11-2018 at 09:23 AM. Reason: Further info

07-06-2018, 01:44 PM	#12
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Fuckin' A. Slow and low, that is the tempo! __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

07-11-2018, 10:02 AM	#13
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	But FlightTracker says type = "DRON"! Good one, I see it circled for traffic before turning ESE and making landfall

07-11-2018, 11:12 AM	#15
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Now just circling, they must be showing off.

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