Buccaneer, Phantom and Carrier ops - UK 1970s

[Mike Pryce]

Some interesting videos from YouTube, with some very impressive flying (which even prog rock and modern 'rawk' music barely spoil!).

http://youtu.be/jv8prm4mGEQ


http://youtu.be/Q0ThKrI3dG8


http://youtu.be/C4vkBWLmnZA


http://youtu.be/g0-xnaRSL6g

 

[SteveO]

Great stuff! I love Buccaneers.

Anyone ever seen a similar quality Sea Harrier film on youtube?

 

[shedofdread]

Really makes one rather nostalgic - grew up under a low-level transit route so Phantoms were part of the every day 'scenery'. As to the Buccaneer, what sensible, practical sort of platform (internal bomb bay, good range, low-level behaviour etc.). The kind of thing that's arguably needed nowadays. Mind you, 'spose the F35C will do that job... *pause left for contemplation*

 

[Mike Pryce]

Great stuff! I love Buccaneers.

Anyone ever seen a similar quality Sea Harrier film on youtube?

Not from the Royal Navy, but there is an Indian documentary. Sea Harriers, Sea Kings and INS Viraat (ex HMS Hermes). Plus two very enthusiastic presenters (and annoying modern screen logos etc.)


http://youtu.be/yk4796qegDQ


http://youtu.be/OTiroCcsbjw

 

[CJGibson]

Ah, young Mike, I do hope you are not referring to the Pink Floyd soundtrack* to that excellent BBC series "Sailor" that followed the Ark's last cruise / voyage?
The on-board TV station had its own Max Headroom compere who called everyone Juan Kerr for some reason.

Chris (back from the bush)

*Sadly only on the original transmission as it was too dear for the VHS. Unfortunately Rod wasn't too dear.

 

[Mike Pryce]

I do hope you are not referring to the Pink Floyd soundtrack

Yes, and Kings of Leon too. Nothing against the bands, just the use of music when fast jets make a better sound.