Brand new incredible UFO footage Lancashire UK 2014 Dave Reeves 2014-11-22 | Strange lights in the sky!Amazingly steady footage of a several UFO's flying in formation over Lancashire England in 2014. More footage to come..
Blackpool druggies attempting to cycle! Dave Reeves 2020-06-08 | Two scumbag druggies on Dickson Rd , Blackpool think they can cycle whilst off their swedes
Prestons River Ribble in spate during storm Ciara Dave Reeves 2020-02-19 | The river Ribble in Preston's Avenham Park seriously swollen during recent stormy conditions in the UK
Tornado Steamtrain at Preston station Dave Reeves 2019-11-09 | Real Steamtrain seen at Preston railway station
Fairy Swordfish Handle Start @ Blackpool Airport Dave Reeves 2019-07-14 | Fleet Air Arms Memorial flight firing up their Swordfish by hand @ Blackpool airshow a couple of years ago
Parachute Landing! RAF Typhoon ZX318-Centenary Tail, Blackpool Airshow 2018 Dave Reeves 2018-08-23 | Nice parachute deployment and release captured in this vid!Filmed at Blackpool Airport on 12th August 2018About the Typhoon FGR4ROLEThe Typhoon FGR.Mk 4 is a highly capable and extremely agile fourth-generation multi-role combat aircraft, capable of being deployed for the full spectrum of air operations, including air policing, peace support and high-intensity conflict. Initially deployed in the air-to-air role as the Typhoon F.Mk 2, the aircraft now has a potent, precision multi-role capability as the FGR4. The pilot performs many essential functions through the aircraft’s hands on throttle and stick (HOTAS) interface which, combined with an advanced cockpit and the Helmet Equipment Assembly (HEA), renders Typhoon superbly equipped for all aspects of air operations.Although Typhoon has flown precision attack missions in all its combat deployments to date, its most essential role remains the provision of quick reaction alert (QRA) for UK and Falkland Islands airspace. Detachments have also reinforced NATO air defence in the Baltic and Black Sea regions.CAPABILITYWith its multi-role capability and variety of weapons, the Typhoon FGR4 is capable of engaging numerous target types. In the air-to-air role it employs the infraredguided Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) and radar-guided, beyond visual range Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). These weapons, used in conjunction with the jet’s ECR-90 Captor radar and PIRATE electro-optical targeting system, combine with the Typhoon’s superior performance and manoeuvrability to make it a formidable platform.For ground-attack and close air support (CAS) missions, Typhoon is compatible with the GPS/laser-guided Enhanced Paveway II and Paveway IV weapons, usually in conjunction with the Litening III targeting pod. Its regular configuration for the armed reconnaissance and CAS roles includes Litening III, Paveway IV and the internal 27mm gun.Paveway IV offers cockpit-programmable impact angle, impact direction and fuse delay features for precisely tailored target effects. The 27mm gun is ideally suited to providing warning shots or for accurate attacks against targets including light vehicles and personnel.
Manchesters lowery Museum Candy Striped Animation Ver.2 Dave Reeves 2017-12-03 | Manchester's lowery Museum 'Candy Striped' Animation Ver.2Still A work in progress but this is how far I've got, More striping to come plus maybe I'll cut some music in and make it a three minute long 'Pop' video
Manchesters Lowry Museum Kandinskyfied !!!! Dave Reeves 2017-11-13 | Some building are just too freakin' shiny !!! The collection of geometric shapes that form the shape of this building always puts me in mind of Kandinsky without the colour! So just for fun I've added my own!!Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky; 16 December [4 December] 1866 – 13 December 1944) was a Russian painter and art theorist.He is credited with painting one of the first recognised purely abstract works. Born in Moscow, Kandinsky spent his childhood in Odessa, where he graduated at Grekov Odessa Art school. He enrolled at the University of Moscow, studying law and economics. Successful in his profession—he was offered a professorship (chair of Roman Law) at the University of Dorpat—Kandinsky began painting studies (life-drawing, sketching and anatomy) at the age of 30.In 1896, Kandinsky settled in Munich, studying first at Anton Ažbe's private school and then at the Academy of Fine Arts. He returned to Moscow in 1914, after the outbreak of World War I. Kandinsky was unsympathetic to the official theories on art in Communist Moscow, and returned to Germany in 1920. There, he taught at the Bauhaus school of art and architecture from 1922 until the Nazis closed it in 1933. He then moved to France, where he lived for the rest of his life, becoming a French citizen in 1939 and producing some of his most prominent art. He died at Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1944.The Lowry is a theatre and gallery complex situated on Pier 8 at Salford Quays, in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It is named after the early 20th century painter L. S. Lowry, known for his paintings of industrial scenes in North West England. The complex was officially opened on 12 October 2000 by Queen Elizabeth II.
V-Rare Blackpool Visitor! North American T-6 Texan/SNJ/Harvard 3(G-BGOR 88-14863) Dave Reeves 2017-10-22 | North American AT-6D Harvard III G-BGOR (88-14863) taxiing and take-off from Blackpool Airport.Very rare visit to Blackpool airport by this classic Warbird/Historic training aircraft, Same weekend as Southport air show, Not sure where it was heading? Arrived, stopped for fuel and then taxied away never to be seen again!The North American Aviation T-6 Texan is an American single-engined advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), United States Navy, Royal Air Force, and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War II and into the 1970s. Designed by North American Aviation, the T-6 is known by a variety of designations depending on the model and operating air force. The United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) and USAAF designated it as the AT-6, the United States Navy the SNJ, and British Commonwealth air forces the Harvard, the name by which it is best known outside the US. Starting in 1948, the new United States Air Force (USAF) designated it the T-6, with the USN following in 1962. It remains a popular warbird aircraft used for airshow demonstrations and static displays. It has also been used many times to simulate various Japanese aircraft, including the Mitsubishi A6M Zero in movies depicting World War II in the Pacific.
All the Reds arriving at Blackpool Airport August 2017. Dave Reeves 2017-10-19 | All the Reds arriving at Blackpool Airport August 2017.What's the significance of that 'wave' at 1.51 ? One of the photographers present was doing it back!!First to arrive is the 'spare' followed by the rest of the team, They tend to line up on the runway before taxiing in formation along taxiway 'B' before parking up in there usual spot outside Hangar 3, got to be the best airfield in the UK to see the Arrows up close and personal (Always get a friendly wave from the pilots)With a trademark combination of close formations and precision flying, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, has been displaying since 1965. One of the premier aerobatic teams in the world, the Red Arrows are the public face of the Royal Air Force and are ambassadors for the United Kingdom.The team is made up of more than 120 people, including pilots, engineers and essential support staff. Together, they demonstrate the excellence and capabilities of the Royal Air Force and the Service’s skilled, talented people.Based at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, the Red Arrows had flown 4,800 displays in 57 countries, as of the end of 2016 - the Squadron's 52nd season.
Supermarine SpitfireIX MH434 & HA-1112-M1L Buchón/(G-AWHK) Blackpool Airport Taxiing Special !!! Dave Reeves 2017-10-13 | Supermarine SpitfireIX MH434 & HA-1112-M1L Buchón/(G-AWHK) Blackpool Airport Taxiing Special !!!Some History.....The most famous military aircraft of all time and perhaps the most famous of all Spitfires still flying today, MH434 was built in 1943 at Vickers, Castle Bromwich. This Spitfire is remarkably original, having never been subject to a re-build. An absolute delight to fly, the aircraft is beautifully responsive and extremely manoeuvrable. For its inaugural flight at the beginning of August 1943, MH434 was air tested by the legendary Alex Henshaw - a record breaking pilot from pre-war days (we highly recommend Alex Henshaw's book "Sigh for a Merlin") and Chief Test Pilot for Supermarine at Castle Bromwich. Spanish links to the Messerschmitt Bf 109 date back to the Spanish Civil War, during which the type was flown extensively - and 'blooded' in combat - by the German-manned Legion Condor. Licence production by Hispano Aviación was to follow from 1943, but Germany struggled to provide components, drawings, engines and suchlike. Other powerplants had to be tried, and Hispano started out by producing the HA-1109 and then the HA-1112-K1L with the French-built Hispano-Suiza 12Z engine. Then the Rolls-Royce Merlin became available, and the first HA-1112-M1L Buchón took to the air in March 1954. Use of the Merlin gave the Buchón a significantly different appearance. It served the Spanish Air Force well until the mid-1960s. In 1968, a large number were supplied for filming of 'The Battle of Britain', heralding the Buchón's widespread use as a realistic Bf 109 substitute for movie and TV work, and at airshows. The Aircraft Restoration Company's example, appearing at RIAT 2015, is a 'Battle of Britain' film veteran and appears in the colours it wore at that time. Restored to fly by the Real Aeroplane Company at Breighton, it took to the air again in 2006 and was sold to the ARC that same year.
Coming thru The Gaussian!! P-51D ‘Tall In The Saddle’@Blackpool Airport Dave Reeves 2017-10-12 | Full runway take-off from Blackpool airports runway 28Hangar 11 P-51D ‘Tall In The Saddle’ at Blackpool airport 16th & 17th September 2017This is my favourite aircraft so It was a bit special when this fine example spent the weekend at my local spotting hangout. What can I say about this aircraft?, It looks are incredible, Sounds fantastic and It's for me It's the coolest thing you're ever likely to see in the sky!!!"Tall in the Saddle" is a P-51D-20-NA model, built at North American’s Inglewood facility in California. Accepted by the USAAF on December 21 1944 as 44-72035 she was originally earmarked for service with the Eighth Air Force in England but this was quickly changed to Project Number 91037R, indicating service in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Having spent the Christmas and New Year period at Inglewood 44-72035 began her journey overseas on January 4 1945 with a ferry flight across the mainland USA arriving at Newark, New Jersey, on January 10. She was prepared for shipment, by boat, overseas and finally left the US on January 24 1945, assigned to "Oham" the codeword for the 15th Air Force based in Italy.As an original "Tuskegee" fighter, the Hangar 11 Collection Mustang is a rare thoroughbred and much welcomed on the UK and European Air show scene.
NAHF De Havilland Vampire Twin - Formation Take-off@Blackpool Airport Dave Reeves 2017-10-11 | NAHF De Havilland Vampire Twin - Formation Take-off@Blackpool AirportBlackpool Airport has a long runway!! Coming off taxiway alpha for a full backtrack to the keys before a stunning formation take-off.. Filmed during Southport airshow, September 2017 de Havilland Vampire FB.52 D.H Vampire FB.52 was the export version of the Mk 6, 101 built, 36 exported to Norway and in use from 1949 to 1957.de Havilland Vampire FB.52, marked PX-K and registered LN-DHY was license built in Switzerland in the year of 1952 as serial No 705, the aircraft was flown with the Swiss Air Force marked as Vampire J-1196 until 1990. A French owner flew it for a couple of years until it was sold to Christer Andskär in Sweden and registered SE-DXS.The aircraft was purchased from Sweden in May 2011 from Christer Andskär and is now operated by the Flyvåpnets Historiske Skvadron and based at Rygge Air Base near Oslo in southern Norway.The aircraft is now in the Royal Norwegian Air Force markings to represent Vampire PX-K, serving at the 336 squadron in the early 50s, Norway’s first pure jet fighter squadron.de Havilland Vampire T.55 de Havilland Vampire T.55 was the export version of the DH 115 trainer in RAF service known at the T.11. 216, six exported to Norway and in use from 1952 to 1955.de Havilland Vampire T.55 (LN-DHZ) was license built in Switzerland by F+W in Emmen in the year of 1959 as serial No 990, and was also their last of 20 new Swiss build two seaters. The aircraft was flown with the Swiss Air Force marked as Vampire U-1230 until 1990. Sold on auction in 1991 to Don Wood Source Classic Flight Bournemouth.The aircraft was purchased from Bournemouth UK in 2005 and is now operated by the Flyvåpnets Historiske Skvadron and based at Rygge Air Base near Oslo in southern Norway.The aircraft is now in the Royal Norwegian Air Force markings to represent Vampire PX-M, a two – seater serving with 336 squadron in the early 50s, Norway’s first pure jet fighter squadron.RNoAF 2-seater Vampires spent time with 336, 337 and 718 Sqn. RNoAFNo less than 804 two- seat T.11 were built for the RAF and for the Royal Navy, including well over 300 for export. Numerous others was built under license.
BBMFs Lancaster Bomber Memorial 1 Ejects Mystery Smoke@Blackpool Airport 21/9/17 Dave Reeves 2017-09-21 | BBMFs Lancaster Bomber 'Memorial 1' Ejects Mystery Smoke at Blackpool Airport 17th Sept 2017Does anyone know what the smoke is?Didn't notice this at the time Because I was filming the spitfire and the Lanc was miles away anyway! Then whilst editing I noticed the Lancaster emit a small plume of smoke from underneath It's fuselage whilst making its left base approach to runway 28 of Blackpool airport. looking at how distant the Lancaster appears I'd say It's a least three miles out to sea at the time of the 'event'. It's just something I've never seen before and I've seen and filmed the aircraft dozens of times. If anyone knows what it is let me know
The Bronco Pilots give us a wave!! @ Blackpool Airport 17/9/2017 Dave Reeves 2017-09-19 | The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco@Blackpool Airport 15/9/17Turned up at Blackpool on Friday and Wasn't seen again until Sunday, Anyway the pilots were kind enough to give as a wave as they passed by along taxiway B at Blackpool airport, Billed to perform at Southport airshow.The sound of this aircraft made my ears hurt! worst engine sound ever. What is it about foreign built turbojets, They always seems to sound awful compared to the British originalSpecifications:Wing span: 40ft (12,19m) Length: 44ft (13,41m) Height: 15ft 2in (4,62m) Empty Weight: 6.893lbs (3127kg) Max. Weight: 14.444lbs (6552kg) Powerplant: 2x Garrett T76 of 715shp Speed: 288mph (463km/h) Service Ceiling: 30.000ft (9150m) Range: 1382miles (2224km)The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960’s for counter insurgency (COIN) combat. Its primary mission was as a Forward Air Control (FAC) aircraft. It was specifically designed for the Vietnam War and deployed successfully during the Cold war and Gulf War I (Operation Desert Shield).The OV-10B Bronco variant was produced for Germany as target tug. 18 aircraft were delivered in the early 1970's and were equipped with a steel cable winch inside the fuselage. A clear dome replaced the rear cargo door and a backward facing seat was installed for the winch operator.Following a career spanning 20-years the Bronco was finally replaced by Pilatus PC-9s and IAI Westwinds in 1991. After retirement the German Broncos were sent to various museums and technical schools of the Luftwaffe.The German Wing of the OV-10 Bronco Association (GWOBA) was formed on June 18th, 2000 and chaired by Tony DeBruyn of Eureka Aviation (Belgium). Tony and his Wing own two former German Air Force OV-10B Bronco’s, who were used by the Technische Schule der Luftwaffe 3 (TSLw3) at Fassberg, Germany. With the enthusiasm of Tony DeBruyn, Danny Nuydens, Markus Rheinländer and the help of 3 employees from Lübeck, both Bronco’s were successfully prepaired and flown over to Duxford, UK for full restoration.
Hangar 11s P-51D ‘Tall In The Saddle’@Blackpool Airport Dave Reeves 2017-09-18 | Hangar 11 P-51D ‘Tall In The Saddle’ at Blackpool airport 16th & 17th September 2017This is my favourite aircraft so It was a bit special when this fine example spent the weekend at my local spotting hangout. What can I say about this aircraft?, It looks are incredible, Sounds fantastic and It's for me It's the coolest thing you're ever likely to see in the sky!!!"Tall in the Saddle" is a P-51D-20-NA model, built at North American’s Inglewood facility in California. Accepted by the USAAF on December 21 1944 as 44-72035 she was originally earmarked for service with the Eighth Air Force in England but this was quickly changed to Project Number 91037R, indicating service in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Having spent the Christmas and New Year period at Inglewood 44-72035 began her journey overseas on January 4 1945 with a ferry flight across the mainland USA arriving at Newark, New Jersey, on January 10. She was prepared for shipment, by boat, overseas and finally left the US on January 24 1945, assigned to "Oham" the codeword for the 15th Air Force based in Italy.As an original "Tuskegee" fighter, the Hangar 11 Collection Mustang is a rare thoroughbred and much welcomed on the UK and European Air show scene.
NAHS - Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI Approach & Landing @ Blackpool Airport 16/9/2017 Dave Reeves 2017-09-17 | Excellent flythrough before a left base turn for an approach onto runway 28 of Blackpool airport, Returning from it's display at Southport Airshow.Model: Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI (“Midget”) Fighter trainerCountry of Origin: Soviet UnionManufacturer: Mikoyan-Gurevich - Soviet UnionInitial Year of Service: 1949Production: 18,000MiG-15UTI “RED 18”This aircraft is a Polish-built SB Lim-2 (MiG-15UTI), produced by WSK-Mielec in 1952. The aircraft is operated by the Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron as a representative of the Cold War ‘enemy’.Following its Polish Air Force service ending in 1990, the aircraft was exported to the USA, and based at Quillayute Airport just outside Forks, Washington. It was again returned to Europe in the summer of 2014. Experienced ex. Polish Air Force MiG-15 engineers carry out the maintenance of the aircraft.Given the shared border between north-eastern Norway and Russia, and the many encounters between Royal Norwegian Air Force and Soviet aircraft during the Cold War, the Polish MiG is an appropriate addition to the Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron.The aircraft is painted and marked as “RED 18” to represent Russian-Soviet pilot and cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s MiG-15. He was the first human to journey into outer space in 1961. Before his cosmonaut training Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was stationed close to the Norwegian boarder and only 40 km from the Norwegian city of Kirkenes as a fighter pilot flying the MiG-15.
The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco@Blackpool Airport 15/9/17 Dave Reeves 2017-09-16 | The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco at Blackpool Airport 15th 9th 2017The sound of this aircraft made my ears hurt! worst engine sound ever. What is it about foreign built turbojets, They always seems to sound awful compared to the British originalSpecifications:Wing span: 40ft (12,19m) Length: 44ft (13,41m) Height: 15ft 2in (4,62m) Empty Weight: 6.893lbs (3127kg) Max. Weight: 14.444lbs (6552kg) Powerplant: 2x Garrett T76 of 715shp Speed: 288mph (463km/h) Service Ceiling: 30.000ft (9150m) Range: 1382miles (2224km)The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960’s for counter insurgency (COIN) combat. Its primary mission was as a Forward Air Control (FAC) aircraft. It was specifically designed for the Vietnam War and deployed successfully during the Cold war and Gulf War I (Operation Desert Shield).The OV-10B Bronco variant was produced for Germany as target tug. 18 aircraft were delivered in the early 1970's and were equipped with a steel cable winch inside the fuselage. A clear dome replaced the rear cargo door and a backward facing seat was installed for the winch operator.Following a career spanning 20-years the Bronco was finally replaced by Pilatus PC-9s and IAI Westwinds in 1991. After retirement the German Broncos were sent to various museums and technical schools of the Luftwaffe.The German Wing of the OV-10 Bronco Association (GWOBA) was formed on June 18th, 2000 and chaired by Tony DeBruyn of Eureka Aviation (Belgium). Tony and his Wing own two former German Air Force OV-10B Bronco’s, who were used by the Technische Schule der Luftwaffe 3 (TSLw3) at Fassberg, Germany. With the enthusiasm of Tony DeBruyn, Danny Nuydens, Markus Rheinländer and the help of 3 employees from Lübeck, both Bronco’s were successfully prepaired and flown over to Duxford, UK for full restoration.
72 Thousands Pounds or 36 Tons of Eurofighter Typhoon!!! Dave Reeves 2017-09-14 | 72 Thousands Pounds or 36 Tons of Eurofighter Typhoon!!!A few shots from the main apron of Blackpool International, It was the same weekend/year the Lancaster pair we're touring the UK, Don't think I've ever seen as much heavy metal on that apron ever (Even when Emerald had It's 16 HS748s parked outside H2 it wasn't this heavy!)
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Back in Blackpool August 2017 Dave Reeves 2017-09-11 | Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Back in Blackpool August 2017Classic Fly through, Then the standard approach and landing onto Runway 28 at Blackpool Airport. Attending the annual seaside airshow at BlackpoolThe mission of the RAF BBMF:To maintain the priceless artefacts of our national heritage in airworthy condition in order to commemorate those who have fallen in the service of this country, to promote the modern day Air Force and to inspire the future generationsFlown by regular serving RAF Aircrew, the Flight operates six Spitfires, two Hurricane Mk 2Cs, a Lancaster as well as a C47 Dakota and two Chipmunk aircraft (primarily used for training).The unit is commanded by Squadron Leader Andy Millikin. From May to September each year, these aircraft can be regularly seen in the skies over the UK celebrating and commemorating public and military events from State occasions such as Trooping the Colour to major air displays and simple flypasts for public events. We are proud to have HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge as our Patron.The motto of the RAF BBMF reflects our mission and honours the thousands of men and women, in the air and on the ground, that gave their lives for this country in the noble pursuit of freedom.“Lest We Forget”
Blackpool Airshow Eurofighter Typhoon South Side Take-off - New 2017! Dave Reeves 2017-09-09 | Blackpool Airshow Eurofighter Typhoon South Side Take-off - New 2017!Backtrack up 28 for a turn on the keys before a standard take-off with just a little bit of afterburner from Blackpool airport, First to display at this years seaside airshow. The aircraft's development effectively began in 1983 with the Future European Fighter Aircraft programme, a multinational collaboration among the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Disagreements over design authority and operational requirements led France to leave the consortium to develop the Dassault Rafale independently. A technology demonstration aircraft, the British Aerospace EAP, first took flight on 6 August 1986; the first prototype of the finalised Eurofighter made its first flight on 27 March 1994. The aircraft's name, Typhoon, was adopted in September 1998; the first production contracts were also signed that year.
Blackpool Airgames Base Jump Number Two Saturday 2/9/2017 Dave Reeves 2017-09-05 | Blackpool Airgames Base Jump Number Two Saturday 2/9/2017Blackpool Airgames 2017Base Jump number one Saturday 2nd 9th 2017Got some nice film of these crazy guys jumping off the massive crane on Blackpool promenade for the annual 'Airgames' event. Crane looks about 250/300 Ft high to me, I reckon at this height only 50% of terminal velocity is achieved, So they're probably getting to 50mph before opening their chutes.
Blackpool Airgames Base Jump Number One Saturday 2/9/2017 Dave Reeves 2017-09-03 | Blackpool Airgames 2017Base Jump number one Saturday 2nd 9th 2017Got some nice film of these crazy guys jumping off the massive crane on Blackpool promenade for the annual 'Airgames' event. Crane looks about 250/300 Ft high to me, I reckon at this height only 50% of terminal velocity is achieved, So they're probably getting to 50mph before opening their chutes.
Full Runway Take-off from Bae Systems Warton Aerodrome 24/08/2017 Dave Reeves 2017-08-30 | Full Runway Take-off from Bae Systems Warton Aerodrome 24th August 2017Despite the new fence making it impossible to film from Stoney Lane I still manage to get some excellent footage of this RAF Eurofighter Typhoon, Taking advantage of the full length of runway 25 at Bae Systems Warton Aerodrome.Warton Aerodrome (IATA: WRT, ICAO: EGNO) is located in Warton village on the Fylde in Lancashire, England. The aerodrome is 6 NM (11 km; 6.9 mi) west of Preston, Lancashire, UK.
Illegal parkers Foul up best Planespotting site in Lancashire-Bae Systems Warton Aerodrome Dave Reeves 2017-08-26 | Been watching these fools for a few months now (Shaking my head in despair everytime). Anyway It was only a matter of time before the aerodrome took measures to stop them doing it. Unfortunately it appears that they decided to build a 12ft fence that no one can see over, So if your're wondering why you don't see any decent Videos/photographs from Stoney lane anymore you know who to blame, My advice is don't let this happen at your local spot. Tear a strip of any stupid parkers!!
Classic Formation Take-off & Recovery by the Red Arrows - 2017 display season Dave Reeves 2017-08-19 | Classic Formation Take-off & Recovery by the Red Arrows - 2017 display seasonUnique footage of the RAFs Red Arrows performing their trademark formation take-off and landing, Images captured at the western end of Runway 28 at Blackpool's historic Airport.The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, is one of the world's premier aerobatic display teams. Representing the speed, agility and precision of the RAF, the team is the public face of the service.They assist in recruiting to the Armed Forces, act as ambassadors for the United Kingdom and promote the best of British.Flying distinctive Hawk jets, the team is made up of pilots, engineers and essential support staff with frontline, operational experience.
Classic Afterburner Take-off/Vert Climbout by Eurofighter Typhoon, Blackpool Airport 13/8/17 Dave Reeves 2017-08-18 | Classic Afterburner Take-off/Vert Climbout by Eurofighter Typhoon, Filmed during last weekends airshow at Blackpool Airport. Captured on Sunday 13th August 2017The Typhoons signature take-off routine. Quickly up to take-off speed on the tarmac then switch on the burners during rotation for a vertical climb out to the cloud base, Then invert for a half roll back to level flight.
Second (Not quite as fantastically low!) Approach by Eurofighter Typhoon - 13/8/2017 Dave Reeves 2017-08-15 | More film from the very dangerous and stupid place to stand whilst making aviation videos!In the last vid I suggested the pilot might of seen us on his approach and flew in low to give us a decent show, On reflection though he may have come in that low because he didn't see us at all. The reason I think is because more people were present (and visible) on the second occasion and the pilot took a more pedestrian approach. Filmed on the glide slope toward runway 28 at Blackpool Airport on Sunday 13th August 2017, First to display on the second day of this years airshow.
Fantastically low Approach by Eurofighter Typhoon - Blackpool Airport 12/8/2017 Dave Reeves 2017-08-12 | Pilot must of seen us on approach so he came in nice and low to give us a decent bit of jetwash, Filmed on the glide slope toward runway 28 at Blackpool Airport on Saturday 12th August 2017, First to display at this years airshow.
Tarnish Test Flight - Brand New Bae Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer for Omani Airforce Dave Reeves 2017-07-19 | Tarnish test flight coming into land on 08 at Warton aerodrome.Brand New Bae Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer for Omani Air Force.Plenty of Action at Warton at the moment, This is one of two brand new Hawks currently being test flown.Eurofighter Typhoon is the most advanced multi-role combat aircraft currently available on the world market and can be deployed in the full spectrum of air operations including air policing, peace support and high intensity conflict. Hawk is the lead-in fast jet trainer aircraft of choice for 18 international customers. A total of 1,020 Hawk aircraft have been sold or are on order around the globe
Bae Systems Outdoor Radome Test Rig for Eurofighter Typhoon Dave Reeves 2017-07-19 | I took a ramble around the public footpath that follows the perimeter fence of Bae Systems Warton Aerodrome, This test frame has been insitu for several months now but this is the first time I've seen a Typhoon fully rigged up to it. Not sure what the elaborate wire cage and copper pipe assembly is for, My guess It's either for collecting test data or possibly some kind of radiation shield?
Agusta-Westland AW-159 Wildcat HMA2 ZZ381 Take-off Blackpool Promenade Dave Reeves 2017-07-16 | Filmed during Armed forces week at Blackpool, Lancashire, United KingdomThe AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat (previously called the Future Lynx and Lynx Wildcat) is an improved version of the Westland Super Lynx military helicopter designed to serve in the battlefield utility, search and rescue and anti-surface warfare roles. In British service, common variants are being operated by both the Royal Navy and British Army to replace their ageing Lynx Mk.7/8/9 rotorcraft. The AW159 has also been offered to several export customers, and has been ordered by the Republic of Korea Navy and the Philippine Navy.
G SPEY Bell 206B Jet Ranger II, Pleasure flights from Blackpool airport Dave Reeves 2017-06-11 | G SPEY Bell 206B Jet Ranger II Day of pleasure flights from Blackpool Airport on 1st June 2017.The Bell 206 is a family of two-bladed, single- or twin-engined helicopters, manufactured by Bell Helicopter at its Mirabel, Quebec plant. Originally developed as the Bell YOH-4 for the United States Army's Light Observation Helicopter program, it was not selected by the Army. Bell redesigned the airframe and successfully marketed the aircraft commercially as the five-place Bell 206A JetRanger. The new design was eventually selected by the Army as the OH-58 Kiowa. Bell also developed a seven-place LongRanger, which was later offered with a twin-engined option as the TwinRanger, while Tridair Helicopters offers a similar conversion of the LongRanger called the Gemini ST. The ICAO-assigned model designation "B06" is used on flight plans for the JetRanger and LongRanger, and the designation "B06T" is used for the twin-engined TwinRangers.
N7505B 1985 Schweizer 300C Blackpool airport Take-Off Dave Reeves 2017-06-04 | N7505B 1985 Schweizer 300C Blackpool airport Take-Off One from last years Airshow at Blackpool Airport. The Sikorsky S-300 (formerly Hughes 300 and Schweizer 300) family of light utility helicopters was originally produced by Hughes Helicopters, as a development of the Hughes 269. Later manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft, the basic design has been in production for almost 50 years. The single, three-bladed main rotor and piston-powered S-300 is mostly used as a cost-effective platform for training and agriculture.
Grab Its ring, It wont gore you! Massive Randy Bull Makes a Racket #1 Dave Reeves 2017-05-18 | "Grab It's ring, It won't gore you!" Massive Randy Bull Makes a RacketIt's a good job Bulls have bad eyesight because I'd just walked right accross this field and was coming to the gate when this bloody massive beast came lumbering over, Although I think he was feeling a bit randy and was more interested in the Cows in the adjoining field. Always reminds of the famous scene from Withnail & I - youtube.com/watch?v=vguKJGfki3M
10 Second Videography clip of the Week No.4 Antonov An-12 arriving @ Warton Aerodrome Dave Reeves 2017-05-12 | Even more highlights from Bae Systems Warton aerodrome, This time a very rare visit by the Ukraine Air Alliance of one of their Antonov An-12. Very noisy and smoky approach
More RAF Pilots Waving at the Spotters @ Blackpool Airport Dave Reeves 2017-05-11 | Another friendly waving RAF pilot, This time in the rear seat of a Tucano of 72 (R) Squadron RAF Linton-on-Ouse. I guess he must be the student being in the rear seat.
10 Second Videography clip of the Week No.3 RAF Eurofighter Typhoon Touch n Go@Warton Aerodrome Dave Reeves 2017-05-11 | 10 Second Videography clip of the Week No.3, RAF Eurofighter Typhoon Landing at Bae Systems Warton Aerodrome.Even more highlights from the archives, This time an RAF Typhoon coming in for a Touch 'n' Go before climbing away for a steep bank over for a left turn away to the south.Not sure of the serial or even when this was filmed (Probably the summer of 2016).
10 Second Videography clip of the Week No.2 Baes Eurofighter Typhoon Landing Dave Reeves 2017-05-10 | 10 Second Videography of the Week No.2 'Bae's Eurofighter Typhoon Landing'Another trawl through the archives and I found this rather nice footage of a Eurofighter Typhoon landing through the murk at Bae Systems Warton aerodrome for a right turn onto taxiway Charlie...
10 Second Videography of the Week No.1 RAF Tucano Behind the Trees Dave Reeves 2017-05-08 | Video Shot of the Week No.1 RAF Tucano 'Behind the Trees'New feature on my channel! It's called 'The ten second video shot of the week' Every week I'll be trawling through my archive of aviation film and selecting a ten second clip of the best of the best of what I've got. This week It's this nice slo-mo shot of an RAF Tucano disappearing behind the trees on approach to runway 28 at Blackpool airport.
RAF Tucano Training Flights continue @ Blackpool Airport - Runway 28 Approach 2/5/2017 Dave Reeves 2017-05-08 | RAF Tucano Training Flights continue at Blackpool Airport.Filmed last week when four Tuc's arrived for the usual weekly visit by the RAF to Blackpool airport. Caught the action from the moss underneath the approach to R28, very nice slo-mo shot of the aircraft disapearing behind the trees, Some more footage of this visit coming soonBlackpool Airport (IATA: BLK, ICAO: EGNH) is an airport on the Fylde coast of Lancashire, England, in the Borough of Fylde, just outside the Borough of Blackpool. It was formerly known as Squires Gate Airport and Blackpool International Airport.The Short Tucano is a two-seat turboprop basic trainer built by Short Brothers in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a licence-built version of the Brazilian Embraer EMB-312 Tucano. The main operator is the Royal Air Force with exports to Kenya and Kuwait.
More RAF Hawk training flights @ Bae Systems Warton 28/4/2017 Dave Reeves 2017-05-05 | Some RAF Hawk action at Bae systems Warton aerodrome, first shot was filmed from the beer garden of the Ship Inn in Freckleton, Second shot is from the entrance to tavernor's boat yard at the top of Naze lane.Some Details....The Hawk first entered service with the RAF in 1976, both as an advanced flying-training aircraft and a weapons-training aircraft. The Hawk T1 version is currently used at RAF Valley for fast-jet pilot advanced flying training with No 208(R) Squadron, and at RAF Scampton by the RAF Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows. The T1A is used for weapons and tactical training on No 19(R) Squadron at RAF Valley, and by No 100 Squadron at RAF Leeming for advanced fast-jet weapons systems officer training and operational support- flying. In its weapons and tactical training role the Hawk is used to teach air combat, air-to-air firing, air-to-ground firing and low-flying techniques and operational procedures.The Hawk is an all-metal, low-wing, tandem seat aircraft of conventional design. The wing has a moderate sweep with 2º dihedral and trailing edge slotted flaps. A one-piece all-moving tailplane is also swept back with 10º dihedral. The fuselage comprises three main parts. The front fuselage accommodates two equipment bays and a pressurised cabin containing two tandem cockpits. The centre fuselage contains the engine, a fuselage fuel tank, a gas turbine starting system and a ram air turbine; the latter providing emergency hydraulic power should the two normal hydraulic systems fail. The rear fuselage houses the jet pipe bay and an airbrake hinged to its under surface.The Hawk is powered by a Rolls- Royce Turbomeca Adour 151 turbofan engine, which is an un-reheated version of the engine powering the Jaguar GR3 aircraft.
Friendly Eurofighter Typhoon Test Pilot Salutes the Spotters!! Dave Reeves 2017-04-29 | Just been watching back the footage from Friday and noticed the test pilot giving us a salute at Bae Systems Warton Aerodrome
Afterburner and Vertical Climb out - New Primer ZK425 Eurofighter Typhoon 28/4/2017 Dave Reeves 2017-04-29 | Very exciting day at Warton yesterday, 'Primer' Hawk test flight, A Saudi 'Tonka' doing ground engine runs, The usual T&Gs by the RAF and this rather dramatic lift-off by new Typhoon ZK425. The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multirole fighter.[7][8] The Typhoon was designed and is manufactured by a consortium of Alenia Aermacchi (Leonardo since 2017), Airbus Group, and BAE Systems that conducts the majority of the project through a joint holding company, Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH formed in 1986. NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency manages the project and is the prime customer.[9]The aircraft's development effectively began in 1983 with the Future European Fighter Aircraft programme, a multinational collaboration among the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. Disagreements over design authority and operational requirements led France to leave the consortium to develop the Dassault Rafale independently. A technology demonstration aircraft, the British Aerospace EAP, first took flight on 6 August 1986; the first prototype of the finalised Eurofighter made its first flight on 27 March 1994. The aircraft's name, Typhoon, was adopted in September 1998; the first production contracts were also signed that year.
New Primer Hawk ZB122 Take-off with ATC Comms @ Bae Warton 28/4/2017 Dave Reeves 2017-04-29 | Very busy day at Bae Systems Warton Aerodrome yesterday, Two 'Primer' flights, A couple of RAF Hawk T & Gs and a Saudi Tonka doing engine runs on the tarmac made for a noisy old afternoon on Naze lane! Some nice ATC comms on this vid
Sheep & Tucanos! Lowish flying in the Trough of Bowland Dave Reeves 2017-04-27 | I always see a few aircraft when I go for a walk in the Trough of Bowland. Yesterday I saw the Coastguard S-92 SAR a RAF Hawk and these two Tuc's heading east after a visit to Blackpool airport, I guess they're heading back to base at 72 (Reserve) SquadronRAF Linton-on-Ouse in Yorkshire. The Tucano T1 is a modified version of the Brazilian Embraer EMB-312 Tucano aircraft, and is built under licence by Shorts of Belfast. The Tucano is operated primarily from No 1 Flying Training School, at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, to provide basic fastjet flying training to RAF and RN student pilots, and basic WSO training to all potential RAF WSOs. Student pilots fly around 130 hours during their training course on the Tucano before progressing to the Hawk T1 aircraft at RAF Valley.The aircraft is powered by an 1150shp Garrett Turboprop engine, has a maximum speed of 300kts (345mph) and can maintain 270kts (310mph) at low level. It can operate at up to 30,000 feet and has an initial climb rate of 4000 feet per minute. The Tucano replaced the Jet Provost in RAF service and its two-seat tandem cockpit makes it an ideal lead-in to the Hawk, which is flown at the next stage of training. The turboprop Tucano was chosen to replace the RAF’s Jet Provosts because of its greater fuel efficiency and lower operating costs.The aircraft handling is similar to that of a jet aircraft and it is fully aerobatic, thus providing an excellent workhorse for training fast-jet pilots in all aspects of military flying. It is used to develop students in a full range of skills, including general aircraft handling, formation flying and low-level navigation and, due to its comprehensive avionics and ice-protection packages, it can be flown in all types of weather, by day and by night. The Tucano’s all-weather flying capability, plus its excellent endurance, allows a great measure of flexibility in the training role. Should weather conditions be poor at their home base, crews operating from RAF Linton-on- Ouse can fly low-level sorties to locations as far away as Wales or the north of Scotland.The Tucano has recently undergone a wing and fuselage strengthening programme to overcome aircraft stress problems and will remain as the RAF’s primary fast-jet basic flying-training aircraft until later in the decade.
West end approach - Eurofighter Typhoon Bae Warton landing 15/8/2016 Dave Reeves 2017-04-20 | One from last year when the old wooden fence was still in situ, (It's since been replaced with a plastic affair). West end approach of Eurofighter Typhoon Bae Warton landing 15th August 2016.
More Homemade/Experimental Aircraft @ Blackpool Airport G-CBIY/G-CZMI Dave Reeves 2017-04-13 | Filmed way back in 2014! Some nice ATC comms on this one and a very smooth take-off by G-CBIYListen carefully and you can hear the regular 'beep' from the now defunct radar coming through on my scanner!Three Aircraft here G-CBIY, EV-97 Eurostar G-CZMI Skyranger 912 and one unidentified Canard
Old School Recoil Rope Start of 2003 Lynden Aurora G-CBZS Today@Blackpool Airport Dave Reeves 2017-04-08 | Not sure if this peanut is based at Blackpool or just A visitor (Possibly based at Barton or even Brook farm, Pilling?)First time I've seen an aircraft engine started in this fashion!I've done a bit of research and it appears that this aircraft is a one off and was designed, built and is owned and flown by Joe lynden himself......
Trumps Chopper Sikorsky S76B Take-off @ Blackpool Airport Today 5/4/17 Dave Reeves 2017-04-05 | Trump's Chopper 'Sikorsky S76B' Take-off @ Blackpool Airport Today 5/4/17looks like the J-MAX hangar was being emptied today, Could be something to do with the gas main being installed under the airfield?Donald Trump has had one of his helicopters – a Sikorsky S76B – based in the UK since late June 2014 when it arrived by ship at Liverpool’s Seaforth Docks. Continued operations on an FAA “N” registration were intended, but with the helicopter targeted for use bringing customers in to Trump’s golf club investments around Scotland and Ireland, it was likely that it would move to the UK CAA “G-TRMP” register before long
