Red Arrows:
The RAF's most loved aerobatic team. The Red Arrows was started to represent the RAF for its talents and abilities.
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Friday, 2 September 2011
Thursday, 1 September 2011
RAF NEWS
Operation update
From 30th August:
RAF and Joint Helicopter Force (Afghanistan) Weekly Ops Update 22-28 Aug 11
Attack
The Kandahar-based Tornado GR4s of 31 Sqn - the Goldstars – were sent throughout Afghanistan this week, delivering close air support as far afield as Herat and Kandahar, but focussing largely on central Helmand, in support of UK troops operating in the region. During one such mission, a Tornado crew were tasked to deliver a show of force near Charbagh, in order to deter insurgents thought to be planting IEDs. The weather was too poor to allow a visual approach, but the crew were able to conduct the operation by using the Tornado’s Terrain Following Radar to descend to low level and deliver the show of force at high speed, dispensing flares as they passed low over the insurgents, who scattered to the satisfaction of the ground commander.
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Wednesday, 31 August 2011
RAF NEWS
Wednesday 31st August 2011
Behind the action:
What it is like to be a fighter pilot:
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Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Fighter Plane Gallery
Tornado:
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Harrier Jump Jet:
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Typhoon:
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RAF News
Tuesday, 30th August 2011
RAF forces continue action against Gaddafi:
RAF, as part of NATO's Operation 'UNIFIED PROTECTOR', have been taking further action against elements of Colonel Gaddafi's former regime which continue to threaten the people of Libya. He is now using citizens as human sheilds.
More and more patrols are going on.
The plan is to slowly push Gaddafi out of Libya, so the country will be put under control.
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Monday, 29 August 2011
Helicopters
THE GREATEST RAF HELICOPTERS!!
CHINOOK:
An amazing helicopter renown for its twin rotters.
The Boeing Chinook, has an American twin engine, used for heavy-lift transport. Top speed 170 knots (196mph).
In the 1960s it was faster then the other attack helicopters.
The RAF have ordered many Chinooks and now are used in the Military has a heavy-lift transporter and used to transport troops.
APACHE:
An amazing helicopter, for its ability in battle.
The Apache is a twin engined helicopter. It had originally been made by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing).
It entered service in the RAF in the 1980s as an attack helicopter, it has a variety of different, heavy duty explosives.
APACHE DIAGRAM:
SEA KING:
An amazing American helicopter, which is used for precision. In the RAF it is used as a rescue helicopter because its precision as it is involved in the toughest of toughest rescue missions.
CHINOOK:
An amazing helicopter renown for its twin rotters.
The Boeing Chinook, has an American twin engine, used for heavy-lift transport. Top speed 170 knots (196mph).
In the 1960s it was faster then the other attack helicopters.
The RAF have ordered many Chinooks and now are used in the Military has a heavy-lift transporter and used to transport troops.
APACHE:
An amazing helicopter, for its ability in battle.
The Apache is a twin engined helicopter. It had originally been made by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing).
It entered service in the RAF in the 1980s as an attack helicopter, it has a variety of different, heavy duty explosives.
APACHE DIAGRAM:
SEA KING:
An amazing American helicopter, which is used for precision. In the RAF it is used as a rescue helicopter because its precision as it is involved in the toughest of toughest rescue missions.
- Engines: Two Rolls-Royce Gnome turboshafts
- Thrust: 1,389shp each
- Max speed: 125kts
- Length: 22.15m
- Max altitude: 10,000ft
- Span: 18.9m
- Aircrew: 4
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Leicester Airport
Leicester airport is one of the few Aero clubs around today. It has a long history, starting from 1909.
It has a homely feel. The airport has its own bar with food service and of coarse the airport has its own flying lessons.
The airport used to be owned by the RAF in the 1940s, used to keep fighter aircrafts.
AIRPORT FACTS:
LOCATION:
elevation 469ft AMSL
N5236.25 W00101.83
4nm ESE leicester
HON VOR (113.65) 062° 27.6 DME
DTY VOR (116.40) 010° 25.8 DME
HON VOR (113.65) 062° 27.6 DME
DTY VOR (116.40) 010° 25.8 DME
'LE' NDB 383.50 on A/D range 10nm
Leicester Radio (Air/Ground):
122.125
122.125
Fuel:
Avgas - £1.95 / ltr (As of 1st April 2011)
Jet A1 - £0.89 / ltr (As of 1st April 2011)
Oil:
80 / W80 / 100 / W 100 - £5.40 / ltr (As of 1st Sept 2009)
15w50 Multigrade - £6.40 / ltr (As of 1st Sept 2009)
Operational Hours (UTC):
Winter: 0900 - 1700 and by arrangement
Summer: 0800 - 1600 and by arrangement
Customs and Immigration:
By arrangement - Normally 24 hours notice.
RUNWAY INFORMATION:
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ME AT LEICESTER AIRPORT!
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