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It is the youngest aircraft in terms of flying time - apparently less than 1000hrs. Although the aircraft was manufactured and came of the flightline in 1990, it was subject to an emargo by the Pressler Ammendment and was placed into storage at AMARC in 1992 along with the two additional P-3C...

For all those curious folk, here's a link to pic of P-3C, tail number 81 at the Western end of the runway at Fairford. Photos: Lockheed P-3C Orion Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net The flight crew comprised 23 officers and men, all of whom disappointed with the cancellation of RIAT. Lets hope...

The Alouette helicopters are former French Navy machines. The deal was initially conceived nearly 3 years ago when Adm Shahid Karimullah was still CNS. The deal was publicised during his final days in office and was for 6 helo's and worth US$600,000. Although I am not aware if this price...

Hi, RIAT 08 was a let down as everyone is aware. As you have seen from the initial emails I sent in, the bad weather caused delays on all fronts. I did manage to make it on Wednesday 9th July for the arrival of aircraft scheduled on the day. The rain was very heavy and by 1oam the ground was...

Hi, Some of the enterprising ground crew at RAF Fairford bought some squadron badges and souvenir's from the P-3C flight crew during their visit to Fairford and have put it up for sale on eBay. For those interested parties who are keen collectors, take a look All matching items for sale...

Sure, will post some pics. I intend to be there both for the arrival on 9th as well as the static display on 12 or 13th. Rgds

Many of you living in and around RAF Fairford, UK may like to know that at this years RIAT 2008 airshow, a P-3C Orion of 28 Sqn Pakistan Naval Air Arm will be attending. Details of the airshow can be found at Details of the air show are available at the RIAT website at ''airtattoo.com' The...