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RAF Puma popped in today

 
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The Cameraman



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:04 pm    Post subject: RAF Puma popped in today Reply with quote

Hi Guys n Gals,

we've got a new scheme at the local airfield where visiting military aircrew are provided with lunch, from the cafe, which makes for a good excuse to pop on down!

Today we had an RAF Puma, call sign Vortex 10 come in for fuel, for the crew and the aircraft. I watched the fuel pump working hard for yonks, until she was full - taking over £600 of Jet A1 (which is about 69p per litre.

Anyway here's a shot of the beast on finals.



Then with three sets of eyes checking for obstructions.



They're a big beggar on the ground.



Then giving me a wave, whilst I was stood on the Control Tower.



Nice to see one of these fine, well used machines, popping in. They were scheduled to fly for 4 hrs today so I wonder how much they spent on fuel for the whole trip?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 4:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thats awesome, always loved military aircraft, very cool
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 5:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fantastic pictures Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Top-shaggy wrote:
Fantastic pictures Smile


they are that, i really like the 2nd one with the guy hangin out the side, A1
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

great pics !
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent photography
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 8:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think we have found the official ds photographer Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 8:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Guys n Gals,

ta for the most kind words and yep, if I'mat any DS event, I'll be clicking away for sure!
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