mutley 4,498 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 In the UK, this weekend marks the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II What I would like to see here are pictures preferably of any aircraft that has been in the Queen's (Or King's flight) We will be generous and extend it to any Royal family in the world Good luck, please checkout the rules if you are no already familiar with them. The competition closes 12:00 UTC 30th June 2012. Link to post Share on other sites
GabethePilot 1 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 OOoooohhhh... just in time for the new QW BAe 146 RJ ! Hopefully someone will get a Royal RAF livery done for it. Yay, we love our Royals ! Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Rushing Home, June 1952 and HRH Princess Elizabeth returns home from Africa after the death of His Majesty King George Vl. She is to crowned and become our Queen. The aircraft is a Canadair Argonaut of BOAC Queens Flight Stalwart, the HS Andover CC2 served for many years with 32 squadron at RAF Benson as the Royal Flight. It's small size made it ideal for getting into tight airfields(such as those found on some of the Carribean islands and up in Scotland). Northolt Queen. Since 32 squadron moved to RAF Northolt they have been equipped with the BAe 146-CC2 replacing the aging Andovers. These aircraft carry all sorts of ECMs to prevent guided missile attacks. Link to post Share on other sites
GabethePilot 1 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Very nice indeed ! I love this plane. Is this the PAD BAe ? Hopefully someone will do the Queen's livery for the new QW release !? Link to post Share on other sites
mike H 456 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Here are my first 2 pic's. King Fahd departing Jordan in his 747-200 with his staff following behind in the baby Airbus, while his A340 is on standby duty. A Royal Saudi Comet 4C landing with King Hussein of Saudi Arabia onboard. Link to post Share on other sites
jaydor 345 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 A Royal Epic 1: 2: 3: Ooops! Just re-read the rules, I think I have infringed it with this aircraft, as it has never been in the Royal flight. Moderator you can either delete off or leave in but exclude from competition.. James "That was a right Royal cockup by me".. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 James, love the shots but they would not be eligible, you can always edit your post and change them for different shots any time before the competition ends. Link to post Share on other sites
garryrussell 0 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 By Royal Appointment Link to post Share on other sites
jankees 917 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Oh dear, a royal flight? That is going to be a tricky one for me... However... Supermarine Spitfire IIa P7981 was damaged in august 1941 in an emergency landing in Yorkshire while flying with 145 sqn and struck off charge. Persistent rumors state that the aircraft was subsequently repaired and used by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands as his personal aircraft until 1944....does that count? here you see him arriving at No 322 (Dutch) Sqn in 1943.. Link to post Share on other sites
mike H 456 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 My last pic. British Aerospace 125 of No.32 ( The Royal Flight ) Squadon with the Queen on board flying over her house on route to Northolt AB. Where she will board one of her Helicopters to fly back to Buckingham Palace in time for tea. Link to post Share on other sites
Soya 7 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 On 2 November 1977, Queen Elizabeth II travelled for the first time aboard Concorde. Her Majesty then flew from the Sir Grantley Adams International Airport,Barbados, to London Heathrow, England. That occasion was also the first visit by a Concorde aircraft to Barbados. The "Alpha Echo" aircraft which The Queen travelled was the last Concorde to fly supersonic to Barbados on 17 November 2003, as a delivery flight to the Barbados Concorde Experience museum where it remains on display. Best of luck all. Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 My three this month A Royal Nepal Twin Pin high in the mountains A VC-10, used for many overseas trips And a University Air Sqn. Chippie, flown by a Prince, buzzing the house Link to post Share on other sites
ShrewsburyFC 215 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 A bit of a last minute entry, but worth a shot! Here are my attempts, im not entirely sure the aircraft is eligible for the competition though?! Transporting some Royal VIPs on a nice day: Starting up, ready for some more VIP transportation in the Gazelle: Ready and waiting outside the Royal suite at Heathrow: Good luck all!!! Sam Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,316 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Does a Royal Pain in The a** qualify? Purchased this two days and still have not had a trouble free flight from takeoff to landing. So many buttons. The realism and sound is amazing to the point of making me rethink how good of a pilot I thought I was. Humbled is a word that comes to mind. East of 3W5 Thanks to Jankees for the repaint Only kidding, I didn't have any Royal aircraft in my hanger. Good luck to this months participants. Link to post Share on other sites
PanzerFodder 0 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 In the same boat as you Brett, did not have a thing to wear to the party I'm afraid . Good luck all Cheer's...Graham... Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted July 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Thanks to everyone who entered June's competition. I guess the subject matter was too obscure? Anyhoo, that makes the winners entry even more impressive to me! So without further ado I am pleased to announce the winner, with a picture of a Hawker Siddeley Andover CC.2 of the Queens Flight, is Garry Russell Well done Garry, that aircraft was exactly what I had in my minds eye, well done, check your PM's Link to post Share on other sites
mike H 456 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Well Done a Great Winning Shot Garry. Nice looking a/c. Link to post Share on other sites
PanzerFodder 0 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Well done Gary Cheer's...Graham... Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,316 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Congrats on your win Gary. Great shot. Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Well done Link to post Share on other sites
garryrussell 0 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Thanks Guys. Mention QF to me and that's the first thing I think of as that was what they went around in during my formative years. When I was painting for Rick with the 748 pack, that was top of my intended list. Link to post Share on other sites
jaydor 345 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Congratulations, well done.. Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Congrats! Link to post Share on other sites
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