Author Topic: Tornados (Read 9346 times)

CanonJohns40d · « **on:** June 01, 2011, 02:00:50 PM »

Hi guys with permission I am able to advise you of the possible arrival of 2 GR4s into Aldergrove between 5pm and 6pm tonight weather permitting. I'll try and update later.

John

casper · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2011, 02:08:12 PM »

According to weather forecast it's to pick up later in the afternoon, so being hopeful

May even get a race down.

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2011, 02:12:00 PM »

5pm looking very likely callsign Stella.

casper · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2011, 02:40:49 PM »

Looks like I'll be heading down. If wind direction is right I'll be parked at Killead Road - black Rover car full of kids

ToNY89 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2011, 02:44:08 PM »

Do you know if they are landing or doing approach and go arounds?

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2011, 03:20:50 PM »

I believe to land and possible overnight might get more later. Hope to be at Kilead but timing will be tight. I'll update when i can.

ToNY89 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2011, 03:59:51 PM »

any more word on this definitely happening? they arriving together or separately? thanks

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #7 on:** June 01, 2011, 04:29:42 PM »

My last word it is on about 5pm and a two ship.

casper · « **Reply #8 on:** June 01, 2011, 05:26:44 PM »

They arrived at 5:15pm did a fast approach then a break. Did missed approach and came round again. Finally landed. Will post photos later.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #9 on:** June 01, 2011, 06:18:26 PM »

I saw them from the car when I was on my way home-thanks for the tip off Canon John,unfortunatly I was out all day in work van so didn`t know about it until it was too late.

Was that Paultojo I saw standing at Ballyrobin today watching them?

casper · « **Reply #10 on:** June 01, 2011, 08:28:36 PM »

As promised

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casper · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2011, 08:33:29 PM »

One more

Xair · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2011, 08:42:15 PM »

WOW great shots casper. loved the duo.

Chalkman · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2011, 08:53:31 PM »

Super pics - nice payload onboard aswell

casper · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2011, 08:55:53 PM »

Thanks guys. Pure coincidence that I got them - CanonJohn's heads-up and I just happen to have today and the next few off work

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2011, 09:23:29 PM »

Nice shots Casper and nice also to meet you. I couldn't get out of work on time for the arrival but glad the heads up was useful. The 4 guys would like to the see the shots. I was told that was the sort of action we could expect on arrival.

I had the tip on Saturday from a local Pilot; Lossie 03, he was the back seater in ZG756 as today he was checking out his colleague. He texted me last night and today as well as a phone call to confirm their arrival. 4 nice guys who had plenty of time to chat and show us their toys. He invited us onto the base for a few shots so not too disappointed to have missed the arrival. I should add he is very keen to make aquaintance with the local Aviation scene. Their departure is about 10am tomorrow and he has promised a two ship out over Bangor.

casper · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2011, 09:26:08 PM »

Hi CanonJohn and it was very nice to meet you to. It's nice to put faces to names. Hope you got some decent shots (looking forward to seeing them). Pity they couldn't do a detour over Lurgan

EZYgoing · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2011, 09:59:31 PM »

Excellent shots Casper, the first one is great.

TCX49 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:05:21 PM »

Good job Casper.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:25:17 PM »

Great shot`s Casper

,if only I`d known about this earlier I would have joined you-oh well,that`s what happens when you get lumbered with doing a delivery run;at least I got to see them from the car on my way home and didn`t put it in the hedge watching them.

casper · « **Reply #20 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:37:25 PM »

When John posted here I phoned my dad and asked him if he wanted to tag along. He's 70 and has never been spotting or seen a Tornado, so he said he'd love to. Was great for him to see 2 Tornados, an AN-12 and a Sea King all in the space of 45 minutes - plus one or two regulars. He says he thoroughly enjoyed it

Steve7 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 01, 2011, 11:25:32 PM »

Paultojo · « **Reply #22 on:** June 01, 2011, 11:26:33 PM »

Thanks John for the info yes Angry that was me hope my legs didn't distract your driving

Nice shots Casper it really was a fun packed hour or so.

casper · « **Reply #23 on:** June 01, 2011, 11:27:41 PM »

Don't know if you noticed Paul but that was me coming out of Killead as you were turning in off the main road.

Paultojo · « **Reply #24 on:** June 01, 2011, 11:31:34 PM »

Yep saw you was heading in for a closer look at the two visitors

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Author Topic: Tornados (Read 9346 times)