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by Starman
20 Jul 2023, 13:10
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Openday Grazzanise 28-3-2023 Cento Anni dell' Aeronautica Militare
Replies: 10
Views: 1927

Re: Openday Grazzanise 28-3-2023 Cento Anni dell' Aeronautica Militare

I am informed that as of "last week" neither of the F-104s (@ N41.05177, E14.06563) were still there.
This ties in with the "recent" return of MM6705 to Caprodise, and also the MM6937 to Cancello e Arnone.
Can anyone confirm (50% or greater) the veracity of this?
by Starman
13 Jul 2023, 22:31
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Defile 14 Juillet 2023 Paris
Replies: 128
Views: 21879

Re: Defile 14 Juillet 2023 Paris

"According to FR24, Indian Government B773 K-7066 should arrive at Orly tomorrow lunchtime, bringing Modi for the celebrations."
The beastie is visible from the Musee du Delta, or from the Coeur d'Orly Tram stop
by Starman
07 Jul 2023, 08:31
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Defile 14 Juillet 2023 Paris
Replies: 128
Views: 21879

Re: Defile 14 Juillet 2023 Paris

Third Indian C-17 on same heading this fine Friday morning
by Starman
06 Jul 2023, 12:03
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Starman on Holiday, Italy 2022/23
Replies: 1
Views: 904

Starman on Holiday, Italy 2022/23

No less than three trips to Italy in the past 12 months, with perhaps still more open days and exercises to come, but before it becomes unwieldy, here are some images pertinent to my particular area of interest. Serials come from a variety of sources, if anyone can offer a better alternative, feel f...
by Starman
01 Jul 2023, 08:50
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: HATZERIM AFB (LLHB) Wings Ceremony
Replies: 2
Views: 630

Re: HATZERIM AFB (LLHB) Wings Ceremony

Oops, sticky keyboard, corrected above
by Starman
30 Jun 2023, 17:19
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Openday Guidonia 28-3-2023 Cento Anni dell' Aeronautica Militare
Replies: 5
Views: 1325

Re: Openday Guidonia 28-3-2023 Cento Anni dell' Aeronautica Militare

Question, seen at Foligno a week or two ago was a S-208M (as stated on the side although they seem to be called U-208As in Scramble) in special colours for Centario Roma-Tokyo, 1920-2020, with the face of Lieutenant Arturo Ferrarin, one of the pilots involved. At Latina open day in March, Arturo was...
by Starman
30 Jun 2023, 14:21
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: HATZERIM AFB (LLHB) Wings Ceremony
Replies: 2
Views: 630

HATZERIM AFB (LLHB) Wings Ceremony

Noted yesterday, 29th June, at the pilot's graduation or "misdar knafayim" (order of wings) were the following:- Static - Current types 669 C-130J 103 Sqn 842 Beech 200T 100 Sqn 741 UH-60A 124 Sqn 142 OH-58B FTS 828 AH-64A 190 Sqn 104 M346 102 Sqn 481 T-6A FTS 886 F-16I 107 Sqn 223 F-15I 69 Sqn 4X-D...
by Starman
29 Jun 2023, 09:53
Forum: Spotting Asia & Middle East
Topic: Tel Nof AFB (LLEK) 2023
Replies: 2
Views: 6401

Tel Nof AFB (LLEK) 2023

Yesterday, 114 squadron put up no less than 11 Yassur helicopters for a formation "fly out" (the unit will deactivate shortly).
Serials (including an air-spare) were: 035, 036, 038, 044, 048, 052, 062, 063, 065 (S-65s) plus 914, 917, 985 (CH-53As)
by Starman
26 Jun 2023, 00:39
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Foligno LIAF
Replies: 3
Views: 1249

Re: Foligno LIAF

Yes indeed for 70-31, and no, the S.208 listed in Eurodemobbed was probably an example on overhaul 8 years ago, & not a preserved a/c.
by Starman
23 Jun 2023, 22:02
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Foligno LIAF
Replies: 3
Views: 1249

Foligno LIAF

Apart from a bellisimo F-104 the OMA company also appear to overhaul AMI piston types, and :shock: just as per Google maps, in their yard is an SF260 (70-21, or was it 31, sorry too much Grenache rose) and an engineless S208M in full 100 years markings with a famous aviator on the tail, but at the w...
by Starman
22 Jun 2023, 22:28
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Nice Cote d'Azur LFMN
Replies: 0
Views: 865

Nice Cote d'Azur LFMN

Noted whilst taxiing in from Rome this afternoon, June 22nd was Qatari AF C-17A "MAB" adjacent to which were, I believe two helicopters (A7-J## was one), identified elsewhere as A169s, A7JWD, JWE &/or JWF. Bit of a bonus ball (the Moose) after a fab week in Italy (more when I get home :wink: )
by Starman
22 Jun 2023, 12:55
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Viterbo LIRV 2023
Replies: 21
Views: 4632

Re: Viterbo LIRV 2023

MM62157/EI.102 was towed out to join it's pals MM62156/EI.101 & MM62158/EI.103 around 07.30 this morning.
by Starman
20 Jun 2023, 21:46
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Pratica di Mare Airshow
Replies: 82
Views: 13118

Re: Pratica di Mare Friday June 16

Perhaps overlooked by K2G but certainly of interest to some are a few preserved aircraft seen while entering through the main gate: Corner of V Arno/V di Pratica MM7018/RS06 Tornado; Main gate MM6248/"7" G-91PAN; further in (but visible from gate) (MM54201)/RS18 MB326; next, MM579/RS11 G-91Y; & (als...
by Starman
17 Jun 2023, 23:24
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Roma-Ciampino (LIRA/CIA) 2023 MIL
Replies: 25
Views: 6230

Re: Roma-Ciampino (LIRA/CIA) 2023 MIL

PS-B18 P-180 was my missing number :lol:
by Starman
17 Jun 2023, 19:33
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Roma-Ciampino (LIRA/CIA) 2023 MIL
Replies: 25
Views: 6230

Re: Roma-Ciampino (LIRA/CIA) 2023 MIL

A quick look over the fence around 14.00 today 17th June;
NW ramp (MM62303)/14-12 G550CAEW
plus an AB319 & three AMI Falcons
SE ramp MM62228/(14-03) B767, VF-145 AW139, MM62211 P.180 "MARINA" plus one in standard AMI White/blue colours, anyone note that?