MILAIRPIX.COM SITE NEWS

"On Base" at RAF Lakenheath and New Competition -- Posted on Monday, May 5 2008

The site has just been updated again with over 70 unique images taken of my visit "On Base" to RAF Lakenheath on the 29th April.  
The update includes the "Memorial Park" and access to one of the Hangers. Thanks to "Sword" and "Postal" for their hospitality.
Also included are a number of images taken at RAF Mildenhall including the RC-135 "Rivet Joint".

Also, there is a New Competition for May, thanks to http://www.diecastairplane.com my Competition sponsor. This month's Model Power Diecast Model Aeroplane is a Northrop F-117 Stealth Fighter, all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the prize is identify 3 aircraft thumbnails.

Enjoy the update.

RAF Mildenhall Visit and New Competition -- Posted on Saturday, April 19 2008

The site has been updated with over 120 images taken of my visit to RAF Mildenhall on the 8th April 2008.
The update includes base KC-135's, MC-130H Combat Talon II, C-130T, the C-17 Globemaster III's from Incirlik and the Evergreen Boeing 747.

A New Competition has started for April, thanks to http://www.diecastairplane.com my Competition sponsor. This month's Model Power Diecast Model Aeroplane is a DeHavilland Mosquito, all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the prize is identify 3 aircraft thumbnails.

I hope you enjoy the update!

RAF Mildenhall Visit 17-03-08 -- Posted on Sunday, March 23 2008

The site has been updated with over 90 images taken of my visit to RAF Mildenhall on the 17th March 2008.
The update includes base KC-135's, MC-130H and MC-130P and the C-17 Globemaster III's from Incirlik.

I hope you enjoy the update.

New Competition for March -- Posted on Friday, March 14 2008

A New Competition has started for March, thanks to http://www.diecastairplane.com my Competition sponsor. This month's Model Power Diecast Model Aeroplane is a Boeing MV-22 Osprey!

New Competition & RAF Lakenheath Visit -- Posted on Thursday, February 14 2008

I have started a brand new Competition, thanks to http://www.diecastairplane.com my Competition sponsor, each month I will be giving away a Model Power Diecast Model Aeroplane, this month's prize is a Grumman F-14 Tomcat.

Also, newly added today, over 100 images taken of my visit to RAF Lakenheath on 24th January, my first base visit in 2008. The update includes base F-15's, KC-135 and UH-60 Blackhawk.

I hope you enjoy the update.

RAF Northolt Photocall 2007 -- Posted on Thursday, January 10 2008

New Online, my visit to the RAF Northolt Photocall on June
10th 2007. Around 160 images taken on the day in glorious weather including A-10A Thunderbolt II, various RAF front-line aircraft, & aircraft from other European Air Arms.
Available shortly also, a unique Screensaver of the day!

December's Competition Winner's have been notified of their win, they were John Guillain from Boston in Lincs, who won a Profile commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the F-117 Stealth Fighter & Paolo Sergio Rodrigues da Silva from Brazil who won the Unique Mousemat of his own design.

There is a Competition break in January. A "Brand New" one will start at the beginning of February.

Cranfield Airfield and Lightning XS458 -- Posted on Saturday, November 17 2007

*NEW* update - Images taken at Cranfield Airfield on the 13th October of Privately owned Lightning T.5 XS458.
We had special access to the aircraft and towards the end of the day some nice sunny weather.
The update contains over 100 unique images of this specially painted Lightning plus a few pix of a Bell UH-1 Huey ( G-HUEY ) - an unexpected visitor.

New Competitions and RAF Cottesmore Visit -- Posted on Sunday, November 4 2007

Recently added, my visit to RAF Cottesmore on the 11th October 2007 - a thoroughly enjoyable day and around 50 images added to the section.

Also, there are 2 New Competitions for November.

October's winner of the First Quick Reaction Alert Interception of a TU-142 Bear by RAF Typhoons was Rudi Geeroms from Dendermonde in Belgium.

October's Winner of a Quality Mousemat printed with a picture of the Winner's own choosing was Angel Patricio Prieto from Miramar, Buenos Aires, in Argentina

The 2 New Competitions for November are:-

1. Win Avro Vulcan XM607 which took part in Black Buck 1, a bombing mission on the runway at Stanley during the Falklands campaign - the Competition is sponsored by Andrew Hay at http://www.flyingart.co.uk
(In commemoration of the first flight of XH558 last month)

2. Win a High Quality Mousemat printed with an Aviation Image of your choosing - sponsored by http://www.mymousemat.com

Saab Gripens Arrive at RAF Lakenheath -- Posted on Friday, October 12 2007

*New* Online - The arrival of the Saab Gripens at RAF Lakenheath on 4th September 2007. Over 140 images taken on the day including JAS39C and JAS39D Gripens, Saab 340 Support Aircraft, Norwegian F-16AM's and base F-15's.

There are also 2 New Competitions for October:-

1. Win the First Quick Reaction Alert Interception of a TU-142 Bear by RAF Typhoons - the Competition is sponsored by Andrew Hay at http://www.flyingart.co.uk

2. Win a High Quality Mousemat printed with an Aviation Image of your choosing - sponsored by http://www.mymousemat.com

Last Flight 21st SOS MH-53 PAVE LOW's -- Posted on Saturday, September 22 2007

I was at the last flight of the 21st SOS MH-53 Pave Low's on the 13th of September at RAF Mildenhall. I have updated my website with over 100 unique images taken on the day, these also include base KC-135's, KC-10 Extender, C-130H Hercules and RC-135 'Rivet Joint'.
I hope you enjoy the update!

RAF Mildenhall 27-08-07 and New Competitions -- Posted on Tuesday, September 18 2007

There has been a Site Update!
Recently added - my visit to RAF Mildenhall on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August - over 30 images taken on the day. These include base KC-135's and one of my favourite aircraft the C-5 Galaxy.

Also there are 2 New Competitions for September these are:-

1. Win a profile of RAF Lakenheath's 48FW F-15 Eagles, both the F-15C and F-15E Strike Eagle - the Competition is sponsored by Andrew Hay at http://www.flyingart.co.uk

2. Win a High Quality Mousemat printed with an Aviation Image of your choosing - sponsored by http://www.mymousemat.com

*NEW* Lakenheath and Mildenhall 08/08/07 -- Posted on Wednesday, August 29 2007

A new update to the site today - over 100 images taken of my visit to RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall on the 8th August. I hope you enjoy the update!

New Competitions for August! -- Posted on Friday, August 3 2007

There are 2 New Competitions for August!

July's winner of a D.H. Mosquito B.IV DK292 - 105 Squadron, Horsham St. Faith was Nigel Owen from Essex.

July's Winner of a Quality Mousemat printed with a picture of the Winner's own choosing was Angel Patricio Prieto from Miramar, Buenos Aires, in Argentina

The 2 New Competitions are:-

1. Win a profile of the LPG F.MK6 Lightnings XS904 and XR728 - sponsored by Andrew Hay at http://www.flyingart.co.uk

2. Win a High Quality Mousemat printed with an Aviation Image of your choosing - sponsored by http://www.mymousemat.com

Cheers, Roger

The Lightnings of the LPG at Bruntingthorpe!! -- Posted on Sunday, July 29 2007

The website has been updated! New online is a section dedicated to my visit to the Lightning Preservation Group Open Day at Bruntingthorpe Airfield on 22nd July. I had unrestricted access to the 2 Lightnings XS904 and XR728!
Over 100 unique images including the Lightnings plus Blackburn Buccaneers and Victor tanker.
Also available for download, a unique Screensaver of my visit, the file is 7,358K and can be downloaded by clicking on the "Extra Stuff" button on my website and going to the Screensavers section.

Enjoy!

New Competitions for July! -- Posted on Sunday, July 29 2007

There are 2 New Competitions for July!

Due to ill health - food poisoning - and a house move these competitions were late going online.

June's winner of an AVRO VULCAN B.2 XM607 'BLACK BUCK 1' - THE FALKLANDS was Martin Sykes from Cheshire.

June's Winner of a Quality Mousemat printed with a picture of the Winner's own choosing was Nick Cox from Norfolk

The 2 New Competitions for July are:-

1. Win a profile of a De Havilland Mosquito - sponsored by Andrew Hay at http://www.flyingart.co.uk

2. Win a High Quality Mousemat printed with an Aviation Image of your choosing - sponsored by http://www.mymousemat.com

Don't forget to enter!!

New Competitions for June + Southend 2007 -- Posted on Thursday, June 7 2007

I visited Southend Seafront Airshow on Bank Holiday Monday, as yet I haven't uploaded my photos from the event but I have created a unique Screensaver which can be downloaded by clicking on the "Military Aviation Screensavers" link on my homepage then clicking on the Southend Seafront Airshow 2007 Screensaver link.

There are also 2 New Competitions for June these are:-

1. Win a profile of an AVRO VULCAN B.2 XM607 'BLACK BUCK 1' - THE FALKLANDS - sponsored by Andrew Hay at http://www.flyingart.co.uk

2. Win a High Quality Mousemat printed with an Aviation Image of your choosing - sponsored by http://www.mymousemat.com

Enjoy!

RAF Coningsby "Fightertown" 2006 -- Posted on Wednesday, May 16 2007

I've been working on the site again :-)
New online my first ever visit to RAF Coningsby in June of 2006. I'm trying to catch up with airshows/visits etc, last year - this update includes Typhoons, Jags, Hawk, Spit etc, just click on the "Other Bases" link.
Also available is a unique Screensaver of my time at "Fightertown" it's just over 7MB in size. This screensaver can be found by Clicking on the "Extra Stuff" button and following the link to the Screensavers page.

I hope you enjoy this update.

Southend Airshow 2006 and New Competitions -- Posted on Thursday, May 3 2007

The website has just had a major update!

Now online are over 300 images taken at Southend Seafront Airshow in 2006. I finally got around to working on some of last year's Airshow Pix.
Southend was my first outing with my new Digital Camera. I managed to get a number of unusual images taken from the cliffs in some, at times, very inclement weather.

Also, now online are 2 Competitions for May,

1. Win a General Dynamics F-111E Aadvark - Competition kindly sponsored by Andy Hay at http://www.flyingart.co.uk

2. Win a Mousemat printed with an Aviation image of your choosing - Competition kindly sponsored by http://www.mymousemat.com

Best regards, Roger

RAF Lakenheath 13/03/07 + Competitions -- Posted on Saturday, April 21 2007

New online are over 250 images taken on my visit to RAF Lakenheath on 13th March. It was the busiest day I've ever seen with the whole Wing up at one stage. Images include F-15E, F-15C, NATO 707, KC-135 and GAF Tornados!

Also available as a FREE download is a unique screensaver containing the images contained in the update - 260 - so the Screensaver is rather large - 21MB.

I've added a number of new 1024x768 Wallpapers as well!

Also new for April are 2 Competitions:-

1. Win a profile of a WAH-64 AH.1 APACHE GUNSHIP ZJ229, 9 REGIMENT , 656 SQUADRON , DISHFORTH - sponsored by Andrew Hay at http://www.flyingart.co.uk

2. Win a High Quality Mousemat printed with an Aviation Image of your choosing - sponsored by http://www.mymousemat.com

Cheers, Roger

3 New Competitions for March... -- Posted on Friday, March 2 2007

There are 3 NEW Competitions for March at MILAIRPIX.COM

February's Winner of the Harrier GR.7/7A ZD346 800 Naval Air Squadron, based at RAF Cottesmore was Stuart Thurtle from Norfolk

1. Win a Profile of an MV-22 Osprey 166391, VMX-22 'ARGONAUTS' - sponsored by Andrew Hay at http://www.flyingart.co.uk

February's Winner of a Quality Mousemat printed with a picture of the Winner's own choosing was Paulo Sérgio Rodrigues da Silva from Guarulhos SP in Brazil

2. Win a High Quality Mousemat printed with an Aviation Image of your choosing - sponsored by http://www.mymousemat.com

February's Winner of a Squadron Print of a Sukhoi Su-27UB Flanker, '20', The Russian Knights Aerobatic Team, Kubinka Air Base, Russia was Dean West from Chelmsford

3. Win a Squadron Print of a Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle of 492 FS at RAF Lakenheath - sponsored by http://www.squadronprints.com

Also, over 25 Games have been added to the Forum - there is no need to register to play the Games - just have a go!! ;-)


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