The x-35 would possibly explain the slow speed - it's a vertical/short take-off and landing style, like the harrier, so they may have been practicing low speed manoeuvres. I'm not sure if it has the outlets in the wings for manoeuvring like the harrier, but that might also explain the trails.
Ultimate piece of gear - possible Lockheed Blackbird sighting or help me ID it!!
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Are there any X-35s in the UK right now? I honestly didn't think so.
Could perhaps have been a UAV? We as a nation have a lot invested in UAV technology right now, so possible it was a sighting of one I would think.
Could perhaps have been a UAV? We as a nation have a lot invested in UAV technology right now, so possible it was a sighting of one I would think.
They do have to go up and come back down though!
Just thought maybe it was transitioning through below the level. Agreed though, you are NOT going to come up against one in the TMA. Or I really hope I never do.
Just thought maybe it was transitioning through below the level. Agreed though, you are NOT going to come up against one in the TMA. Or I really hope I never do.
The XB-70 sounds similar to what you describe, though it is highly unlikely to be it.
At least, from what you describe the shape as, this is the type of image i get
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=xb...ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CA4Q_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=876
At least, from what you describe the shape as, this is the type of image i get
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=xb...ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CA4Q_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=876
How about the Rockwell B1b? That's a swing wing plane with canards, longer than a standard jet.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockwell_B-1_Lancer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockwell_B-1_Lancer
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...manned-stealth-jet-hit-targets-continent.html
could be the taranis as it may be getting tested??
could be the taranis as it may be getting tested??
Jak-45?
http://www.suchoj.com/andere/index.htm?http://www.suchoj.com/andere/Jak-45/home.shtml
Ho-hum, designed never developed
http://www.suchoj.com/andere/index.htm?http://www.suchoj.com/andere/Jak-45/home.shtml
Ho-hum, designed never developed
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Have you considered conactin the civil aircraft authority or whoever it is controls the air in your area.
Never forgets the cold dreich day, mr apache drops his shooting iron instead of plinking targets at ottarburn.
Never forgets the cold dreich day, mr apache drops his shooting iron instead of plinking targets at ottarburn.
How about an A-10 Thunderbolt (warthog) , i have seen these flying around the country a few times over the years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild_Republic_A-10_Thunderbolt_II
Craig............
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild_Republic_A-10_Thunderbolt_II
Craig............
