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PR19_Kit

#3555
March 12, 2015, 04:38:57 PM
En route to my slot racing tonight I drove right alongside Monmouth School and for some reason there seemed to be lots of people taking pics of their playing fields over the fence. Quite why they wanted to do that I couldn't be sure as they've been there for hundreds of years, but......

As I turned a bend and got a good look into the field I saw there was an Apache Longbow parked on the cricket square!  :o

It seemed to be crewless and was fenced off with ropes and cones and although I had my camera with me I couldn't find a safe place to stop to take pics.  :banghead:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

jcf

#3556
March 12, 2015, 05:09:02 PM
Attack Helicopter Cricket?  ;D  :thumbsup:
Hmmm, what would be the rules of play?  ;D

Nick

#3557
March 13, 2015, 02:03:50 AM
Seems the Apache had an inflight problem and a Monmouth Old Boy suggested the school as a landing spot!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-31858231

It'll make Red Nose Day a bit more special for the kids there!

PR19_Kit

#3558
March 13, 2015, 02:43:13 AM Last Edit: March 13, 2015, 02:46:58 AM by PR19_Kit
Quote from: Nick on March 13, 2015, 02:03:50 AM
Seems the Apache had an inflight problem and a Monmouth Old Boy suggested the school as a landing spot!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-31858231

It'll make Red Nose Day a bit more special for the kids there!

Ahah, so that's what it was all about, well spotted Nick.  :thumbsup:

I like two comments from the news item :-

"Although the helicopter appeared to be carrying four Hellfire missiles and two rocket pods, the MoD's Joint Helicopter Command said they were not live."

Yeah, right. Mandy Rice-Davis eh?

"It is thought the gunship will be fixed and on its way by the end of the day," said a school spokesperson.

It was because it had gone by the time I returned at around 2230.

As for Attack Helicopter Cricket, I'll be checking with the MCC later in the day to see where it fits into the current game. The definition of 'body-line bowling' may need to be tightened up.....  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

scooter

#3559
March 13, 2015, 04:17:11 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 12, 2015, 04:38:57 PM
As I turned a bend and got a good look into the field I saw there was an Apache Longbow parked on the cricket square!  :o

It seemed to be crewless and was fenced off with ropes and cones and although I had my camera with me I couldn't find a safe place to stop to take pics.  :banghead:

And the crew probably nipped out to the local pub for a pint or two while waiting the maintenance crew.

Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 13, 2015, 02:43:13 AM
As for Attack Helicopter Cricket, I'll be checking with the MCC later in the day to see where it fits into the current game. The definition of 'body-line bowling' may need to be tightened up.....  ;D

Attack Helicopter Rugby might be more appropriate
The F-106- 26 December 1956 to 8 August 1988
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McColm

#3560
March 13, 2015, 04:42:24 AM
Yesterday afternoon, I saw an Apache helicopter flying over Stanwelll which is close to Heathrow Terminal 5.

rickshaw

#3561
March 13, 2015, 07:01:29 AM
The BBC story has pictures of the Apache carrying blue "dummy" coloured Hellfire missiles, Kit.
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NARSES2

#3562
March 13, 2015, 08:27:38 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 13, 2015, 02:43:13 AM

As for Attack Helicopter Cricket, I'll be checking with the MCC later in the day to see where it fits into the current game. The definition of 'body-line bowling' may need to be tightened up.....  ;D


Probably still get thrashed in the World Cup  :banghead:

Up town earlier saw the Chinooks and Apaches for the Afghanistan parade. Noisy sods
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PR19_Kit

#3563
March 13, 2015, 08:37:01 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on March 13, 2015, 07:01:29 AM
The BBC story has pictures of the Apache carrying blue "dummy" coloured Hellfire missiles, Kit.

But they were flying over WALES!
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

scooter

#3564
March 13, 2015, 10:07:40 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on March 13, 2015, 08:27:38 AM
Up town earlier saw the Chinooks and Apaches for the Afghanistan parade. Noisy sods

When 3d BCT/101 arrived at Speicher, back in late 05, the noise level climbed significantly when they began sending their Chinooks out at all hours
The F-106- 26 December 1956 to 8 August 1988
Gone But Not Forgotten

QuoteOh are you from Wales ?? Do you know a fella named Jonah ?? He used to live in whales for a while.
— Groucho Marx

My dA page: Scooternjng

Rheged

#3565
March 13, 2015, 03:27:49 PM Last Edit: March 13, 2015, 03:39:33 PM by Rheged
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 13, 2015, 02:43:13 AM
As for Attack Helicopter Cricket, I'll be checking with the MCC later in the day to see where it fits into the current game. The definition of 'body-line bowling' may need to be tightened up.....  ;D


It's already covered by the rule that "Other minor matters shall be left to the discretion of the umpire....."

Had a game been in progress, one might quote the rule beginning "If, in the opinion of the umpire, the  overall game has been adversely affected and/or the batsman taking strike unsighted by intrusion of persons or objects onto the field of play......"(Originally designed to allow for streakers and blowing newspapers, ladies hats, seagulls, etc)

Actually, I'm more concerned about the damage a fast bowler could do to the Apache.....
"If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you....."
It  means that you read  the instruction sheet

rickshaw

#3566
March 13, 2015, 04:23:00 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 13, 2015, 08:37:01 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on March 13, 2015, 07:01:29 AM
The BBC story has pictures of the Apache carrying blue "dummy" coloured Hellfire missiles, Kit.

But they were flying over WALES!

Are the locals so restive that live ammunition is required to keep them in the Empire?   :thumbsup:
How to reduce carbon emissions - Tip #1 - Walk to the Bar for drinks.

PR19_Kit

#3567
March 13, 2015, 05:37:53 PM
Quote from: rickshaw on March 13, 2015, 04:23:00 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 13, 2015, 08:37:01 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on March 13, 2015, 07:01:29 AM
The BBC story has pictures of the Apache carrying blue "dummy" coloured Hellfire missiles, Kit.

But they were flying over WALES!

Are the locals so restive that live ammunition is required to keep them in the Empire?   :thumbsup:

I'm living within 8 miles of the border and we're on a constant state of alert here!

En route to the slot racing club I keep the doors firmly locked, the LARGE capacitor connected to the body-shell fully charged and my 'personal protection device' close to hand....
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

rickshaw

#3568
March 13, 2015, 08:05:17 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 13, 2015, 05:37:53 PM
Quote from: rickshaw on March 13, 2015, 04:23:00 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 13, 2015, 08:37:01 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on March 13, 2015, 07:01:29 AM
The BBC story has pictures of the Apache carrying blue "dummy" coloured Hellfire missiles, Kit.

But they were flying over WALES!

Are the locals so restive that live ammunition is required to keep them in the Empire?   :thumbsup:

I'm living within 8 miles of the border and we're on a constant state of alert here!

En route to the slot racing club I keep the doors firmly locked, the LARGE capacitor connected to the body-shell fully charged and my 'personal protection device' close to hand....

I never realised that "Meibion Glyndŵr" were still active!  ;D ;D
How to reduce carbon emissions - Tip #1 - Walk to the Bar for drinks.

Howard of Effingham

#3569
March 14, 2015, 01:40:07 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on March 13, 2015, 08:05:17 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 13, 2015, 05:37:53 PM
Quote from: rickshaw on March 13, 2015, 04:23:00 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 13, 2015, 08:37:01 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on March 13, 2015, 07:01:29 AM
The BBC story has pictures of the Apache carrying blue "dummy" coloured Hellfire missiles, Kit.

But they were flying over WALES!

Are the locals so restive that live ammunition is required to keep them in the Empire?   :thumbsup:

I'm living within 8 miles of the border and we're on a constant state of alert here!

En route to the slot racing club I keep the doors firmly locked, the LARGE capacitor connected to the body-shell fully charged and my 'personal protection device' close to hand....

I never realised that "Meibion Glyndŵr" were still active!  ;D ;D

its not them you should be worried about I've heard. its apparently something to do with dragons.......  ;D

anyway the air ambulance has had a quiet week I think at Coventry airport as I have not heard or seen it that much [to get back on track that is]
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