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Old 06 September 2007, 02:30 PM
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Thumbs up Top Gear Veyron vs Typhoon with pics.

Hi

Sal and I spent the day at RAF Coningsby yesterday watching Top Gear being filmed!

We arrived early and were lucky enough to see the BBMF Lancaster and one of the Spitfires before filming began (click on the pics to make them a size you can actually see (webby, 'ave a word!!))





Then the Bugatti appeared,









Next came the Typhoon,







And they were filmed by some helicopters which I couldn't get a decent shot of and this,



Under the Starter's orders,



At then end of a practise run,



Then things started to get heated!





The Veyron was handed its ***, freshly spanked!



It was interesting to watch but they Veyron really didn't stand a chance, I'm sure it will be well edited

The base was still operational between runs, we saw some other Typhoons,













And a Harrier landed vertically right in front of us!





I've had worse days!

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Old 06 September 2007, 02:48 PM
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Looks good
Disappointed the "(I am a ) driving god" didnt crash though.
Could have got rid of him and that foul car in one swoop

Whats the bets they edit it to make the car win
Old 06 September 2007, 03:09 PM
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Wow good pictures
Old 06 September 2007, 03:36 PM
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amazing pics

Wonder if any of those typhoons were off to intercept the russians
Old 06 September 2007, 03:39 PM
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bug1, excellent shot
Old 06 September 2007, 03:39 PM
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Old 06 September 2007, 03:47 PM
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Great pics, shame a pic doesnt capture the sound of these things as there awsome.
Old 06 September 2007, 03:50 PM
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Great work!!!
Old 06 September 2007, 03:56 PM
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Thanks!

jjones, that's my latest desktop!
Old 06 September 2007, 03:58 PM
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The noise must have been impressive!
Old 06 September 2007, 04:45 PM
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Great pics!

The 2-seater Typhoons look a bit odd - the single seater one, like that racing the Veyron, looks much nicer!
Old 06 September 2007, 05:59 PM
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I actually prefer the 2 seater, just like I prefer it in the F-16/F-15/SU-30/F-18.


Old 06 September 2007, 06:02 PM
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They had a Tornado parked up alongside 2 hanger, shame he didn't do the honours as well ......... GREAT pictures as well!
Old 06 September 2007, 06:46 PM
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Outstanding pics Bob! What a great day.
Old 06 September 2007, 07:32 PM
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very nice pics
Old 06 September 2007, 07:38 PM
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Nice pics bob!
good to hear from you again too
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Old 06 September 2007, 07:52 PM
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The Typhoon sounded good in reheat but I still say Tonkas are better and louder! As for the Veyron, we couldn't hear it much as it was quite far away for most of the day We did hear it now and then when the wind was right and yes, it's impressive! Actually the distance thing was good in a way, we were probably 1/2 a mile away at times and the Veyron still looked quick!

Old 06 September 2007, 07:55 PM
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Great pics Looks like it was a cracking day out
Old 06 September 2007, 08:17 PM
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Sounds like a great day

I'd love to see a Veyron fly...
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