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New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 18:54
by Nigel H-J
Value for money? :dunno:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53183925

Regards
Nigel.

Re: New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 20:11
by Filonian
If that figure is for the repaint - No.1 son tells me it wouldn't cost anything like that.

Graham

Re: New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 20:26
by TSR2
It was a refit, and from what I hear, most of that was for some countermeasures similar to those on the 146 CC1

It’s a bit garish imho. Something like the old transport command colours would have been a bit more regal.

Re: New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 20:32
by DaveG
I don't mind it too much, though as Ben said, the old Transport Command colours were much better. :agree:
Not sure about the gold "United Kingdom" though, think it should still say "Royal Air Force" in blue. *-)

Re: New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 21:23
by Tomliner
I think it’s making an out and out political and patriotic statement. I see no problem with that. :agree: EricT

Re: New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 21:26
by TSR2
Yes, Eric, but a little lacking in "class" I feel. More of a Kiss me Quick hat than a Crown ;)

Re: New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 21:37
by Tomliner
Hi Ben. I was in the process of editing my post to say that it may not be historically accurate and maybe not politically correct today but I have no problem with that. :) Eric
ps how are you and your girls keeping?

Re: New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 21:39
by Paul K
I rather like it. :thumbsup:

Re: New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 21:52
by TSR2
Its a bit like the white BA 757's that just had the Union Jack tail with the white body - Open Skies (which I loved, even though they were on the French register.)

Agree with DG, the gold lettering looks a bit... "cheap" if that makes sense. I bet the guys flying her will get some stick.

All good thanks Eric, although the heat has been making the girls a little grumpy. Another two months with no school and I'll be going a bit mad. Hope you and Julie are keeping the best.

Re: New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 22:30
by Kevin Farnell
TSR2 wrote:
25 Jun 2020, 20:26
Something like the old transport command colours would have been a bit more regal.
That was exactly my thought when I first saw the scheme. A little garish, but I'm very proud that we finally have an official aircraft representing the UK. Other nations have similar, so why not us?

Kevin