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Post by Boxer6 on Jan 21, 2019 23:35:21 GMT
I believe so. The other main USAF base I'm aware of is Fairford, but I'm not sure what type of aircraft they have there still. Used to be B-52's, and I think they had 'pencilled in' B-2's, but think they've arrived yet. Mildenhall is another Is Mildenhall still an active fighter/bomber flying base Andy? Being picky now, but I thought it was freight only now? Still aircraft I suppose.  |
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Post by Andy C on Jan 22, 2019 9:06:14 GMT
I think there’s still USAF movements, although maybe not as much as lakenheath
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2019 0:19:34 GMT
Just checked to see if I'd posted this pic from our holiday in Croatia last year but couldn't see it. No idea if it was a club meet or some sort of quirky rental car company. I suspect the former as they were all gone the following day.  |
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Post by Tim on Jan 23, 2019 13:15:28 GMT
It was -7 this morning when I left the house and still -5.5 in the local town where I parked next to a late 90s 911 Turbo.
Forgot to check to see what his tyres were.
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Post by ChrisM on Jan 23, 2019 14:20:06 GMT
09-plate Passat R36 parked outside the place next to where I work
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Post by Roadrunner on Jan 23, 2019 20:28:49 GMT
Several unmarked police cars and vans on blues & twos hurtling along the outside lane of both sides of the M5 near Taunton this afternoon. About one every mile or so. It was almost like they were running up one side, over the bridge, back down the other way and then around again.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 17:36:32 GMT
I wish I had thought of that one for the BFT. Tesla S P75 in the Asda carpark, looked well used rather than pampered.
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Post by michael on Jan 25, 2019 20:37:28 GMT
I was on the high street earlier today and came across an Aston Martin DB9 that didn’t look quite right. I had completely forgotten they’d made the Virage.
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Post by rodge on Jan 27, 2019 1:56:00 GMT
Latest model 911 GT3.
Stunning looking car that I got to admire as the driver gingerly negotiated the kerb in to the shopping centre at about 2mph.
Great looking car in white.
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Post by Tim on Jan 28, 2019 10:33:27 GMT
Spotted a Nissan Skyline R34 out in heavy rain on Saturday.
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Post by Alex on Jan 28, 2019 19:37:52 GMT
Saw this on FB earlier. What on earth went through the mind of the owner when they were rebranding their car? still at least Jeff provided something a bit less shocking to look at afterwards  |
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Post by michael on Jan 28, 2019 20:59:11 GMT
Amazing. Is that a wood rimmed steering wheel upgrade I see? I haven't seen those mosaic bathroom tiles it has around the headlamps for a good ten years.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 22:54:25 GMT
...manor...  Today I saw a Mercedes A35. Admittedly it was on the forecourt of a MB dealership, but it was the price that brought me to this page. It was 45 grand! |
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Post by PG on Jan 29, 2019 13:57:03 GMT
That Megane on facebook is hysterically funny - I saw it earlier too. As said, WTF goes on in the minds of people like that? Or, if he's trying to be ironic in some way, it hasn't worked. Saw another "modify my Disco rear end" attempt yesterday in the petrol station. Looks better with the bigger plate.  |
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Post by michael on Jan 29, 2019 14:00:04 GMT
The black section is part of the Dynamic pack I think.
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Post by Alex on Jan 29, 2019 15:01:45 GMT
The black section is part of the Dynamic pack I think. I did think that Disco looked more dynamic than regular ones... |
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Post by Martin on Jan 29, 2019 15:15:42 GMT
The black section is part of the Dynamic pack I think. I did think that Disco looked more dynamic than regular ones... It’s all about the looks....it’s called the Dynamic Design Pack. Bits of black trim and micro piping in the seats, bound to make a difference! |
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Post by michael on Jan 29, 2019 15:47:09 GMT
I think it does make a difference. It's still no exercise in timeless design but it's an improvement.
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Post by Martin on Jan 29, 2019 15:51:11 GMT
I think it does make a difference. It's still no exercise in timeless design but it's an improvement. It does improve the looks and it needs all the help it can get, but it’s never going to make it look dynamic. The Velour looks a lot better with the black pack too, but LR aren’t alone, it’s an essential option on all Audi’s and Mercedes as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2019 17:37:25 GMT
Coulda sworn I saw a Scooby Forester with a Merc grille on it earlier. Looked just like an ML. Not!
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Post by Roadsterstu on Jan 30, 2019 22:44:12 GMT
That Megane on facebook is hysterically funny - I saw it earlier too. As said, WTF goes on in the minds of people like that? Or, if he's trying to be ironic in some way, it hasn't worked. Saw another "modify my Disco rear end" attempt yesterday in the petrol station. Looks better with the bigger plate. Definitely looks better with a US/Jap size plate. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 23:27:53 GMT
A 'B' reg minor saloon on the fun run. The same duck egg blue that were used by the police on local jobs.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 1:17:30 GMT
Definitely looks better with a US/Jap size plate. Does it? Does it really?  Parked outside my house right now is a car that has a huge sticker on the windscreen that says SPEEDHUNTERS. I presume this is some sort of supercar club for people who like to park in the vicinity of a high class establishment such as McDonald's and rev their engine to attract ladies. The car is a Corsa 1.2 with 75 bhp. Gotta start somewhere I guess! |
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Post by michael on Jan 31, 2019 20:37:59 GMT
Carrying on from the aviation theme earlier, I saw this today: www.raf.mod.uk/aircraft/e-3d/I could see jet trails in an arc overhead which is unusual around here and so had a look through the binoculars and could clearly see the dish on the top. |
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Post by Sav on Feb 2, 2019 12:55:08 GMT
Saw my first M2 Competition earlier in the week, in Hockenheim Silver. The colour looked quite nice in real life. Generally looked good, but the back box sticking out ruins it. Also saw a new X5, it was the 3.0d. I can't believe I'm saying this, it sounded rather good for a diesel. Also saw a lovely grey DB11, it might have turbo's but it still has that lovely V12 growl.
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Post by Tim on Feb 5, 2019 13:45:58 GMT
I saw a 1980s Fiat Panda at the weekend.
It's probably dissolved by now with all the salt on the roads.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2019 18:24:12 GMT
Parked outside my house right now is a car that has a huge sticker on the windscreen that says SPEEDHUNTERS. I presume this is some sort of supercar club for people who like to park in the vicinity of a high class establishment such as McDonald's and rev their engine to attract ladies. The car is a Corsa 1.2 with 75 bhp. Gotta start somewhere I guess! Saw the driver tonight, who I assume is the neighbours' daughter's beau. White hoodie, black jeans, white trainers and a white baseball cap. Perched on his head backwards. Gimme strength! |
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Post by Tim on Feb 6, 2019 9:26:31 GMT
At least he wasn't in the more common uniform of grey joggers and matching hoodie!
I keep forgetting to add that I periodically see a late 80s Mitsubishi Colt, the 1.6 hot hatch one.
Sadly its parked in a driveway slowly deteriorating.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 13:02:55 GMT
Purple McLaren in a multi-storey yesterday, looking like a spaceship in comparison with what surrounded it. Pleasantly compact, too.
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Post by ChrisM on Feb 6, 2019 16:00:24 GMT
Yesterday on my way back from a supplier visit, on the M3 I was passed by a black Aventador on a normal 18-plate. Looked very nice but I'd still rather have a Gallardo
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