The plane enthusiasts thread

[twentysix by twentyfive]

I suspect what you saw was a C-17, not the C-141 in the photo (they were retired more than 10 years ago).

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Yes I think you are correct. I thought it might have something to do with Fairford show. Checking the list for that show indicates 3 C-17's are expected although the Canadian one has a different assignment - CC-177 I think.

Thanks for putting me straight

 

[DaveReading]

You may be correct. Thought it may be related to the Fairford show which is coming up. We'd be only some minutes from there, flying time.

You must also then be only a few minutes flying time from Brize Norton, where the RAF's fleet of eight C-17s is based.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

You must also then be only a few minutes flying time from Brize Norton, where the RAF's fleet of eight C-17s is based.

Ah yes indeed. Should have thought of that

 

[Illaveago]

I just saw this plane flying in a little while ago. It was quite a way off so the image isn't too special but when zoomed in I could see that it looks like a 737. The plane was probably heading for Fairford.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

RAAF AWACS perhaps?

 

[midlife]

Bit like this one

 

[DaveReading]

RAAF AWACS perhaps?

AKA Wedgetail (named after an Australian eagle).

 

[Doseone]

Just had what I think were 2 Boeing Osprey V22's fly over quite low. Probably on their way to Sennybridge.

 

[classic33]

Just had what I think were 2 Boeing Osprey V22's fly over quite low. Probably on their way to Sennybridge.

Fairly distinct, large wingtip mounted rotors.

 

[Doseone]

Fairly distinct, large wingtip mounted rotors.

Thanks, I'm almost certain that's what they are. They've been over a few times in the last week.

 

[classic33]

Anything like this?

 

[Drago]

Very occasionally see the Osprey pass by here.

 

[classic33]

Very occasionally see the Osprey pass by here.

There's a private(non military) based at Leeds-Bradford.

 

[classic33]

Anything? It is a bit of an all or nothing thing.

The European version

 

[DaveReading]

There's a private (non military) based at Leeds-Bradford.

I think you may be mistaken - the Osprey is only operated by the US military.

Unless you're talking about the feathered variety.