Howard Fielder

RAF Aero Systems Engineer

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

@metoffice We’ve just had a storm pass us to the north of Milton Keynes: very strong winds, heavy rain and thunder and lightning. Be interesting to see footage of the epicentre to the north near Towcester!

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

Bunch of legends the lot of them! Give some support!!! https://t.co/rwmGA2B1gb

[Air Commodore John Lyle @ajlyle]

Great to see #TeamHerc out on the river raising money for a fantastic cause. If you can spare a quid or two, the team would be hugely grateful.

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

If anyone has ever been excited at the
prospect of an hour’s peddle-o on the lake only to find that 20mins is plenty, spare a thought for these guys who’re peddling the length of the Thames! Please give them your support.

[Matty 🇺🇦 @Callsign_Kodak]

Launching tomorrow over at Lechlade

Please keep supporting these guys and girls : https://t.co/yBBGG52fIZ

[Matty 🇺🇦 @Callsign_Kodak]

INCOMING…

Last Ride patches on sale tomorrow… a fitting date if ever there was one 😢

Head over to @runway25shop tomorrow for this pretty darn special patch 😁

[RAF Air Mobility Force @AirMobilityRAF]

Today the last Hercules left @RAFBrizeNorton.

To mark the occasion a poem written by Cpl Benjamin has been read by Bethany and Darcy Reynolds, daughters to Sqn Ldr Huw Reynolds, 47 Sqn.

[Claire Sadler @ClaireBFBS]

The last Hercules of 47 Squadron has left RAF Brize Norton flown by the OC. It’s heading to Marshall Aerospace in Cambridge to be sold off along with the rest of the fleet. The end of an era 👏 👏 @ForcesNews @RAFBrizeNorton

[Claire Sadler @ClaireBFBS]

A final polish before the last two Hercules fly out of RAF Brize Norton for the very last time closing their 56 years of service with the RAF. @ForcesNews @RAFBrizeNorton

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

And then there were none…

#c130 #c130j #avgeek @AirMobilityRAF @RAFBrizeNorton

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

Well done Mr S

[BFBS Forces News @ForcesNews]

After 56 years of flying troops and equipment to some of the most dangerous places on earth, the Royal Air Force's Hercules is retiring from service.

Crews have paid tribute to the aircraft, which has formed the backbone of UK operational tactical mobility since the 1960s. 👏

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

Friday’s Hercules Hangar Bash was the definition of an unforgettable night. Thank you to my wonderful team and @Callsign_Kodak @FullyFunKtional AK47 (@RobKemplay) and Bruce Dickinson for being simply awesome. @AirMobilityRAF @RAFBrizeNorton

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

You and the band were sublime, Rob. Well done 👏

[Rob Kemplay @RobKemplay]

Strange first actual tweet but the occasion seems fitting.Last night was an immense experience that was the summation of many years that have led to performing at easily the most heart-wrenching and surreal gig of my life. 1/5

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

It was amazing working with you Matty. Awesome photos as always.

[Matty 🇺🇦 @Callsign_Kodak]

The combined emotions saying goodbye to the old girl

The countless stories of old

The friends and crews who we had worked and flown with

@IronMaiden & @TeamStatusQuo & AK47 driving the gig

We gave Fat Albert, just the best possible send off!!!

Sans Peur

[BFBS Radio @BFBSRadioHQ]

🙌 What a send off for the Hercules C-130J 🙌

Here they are on a final flypast before retirement 🛩️

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

@ChrisDGilligan Soon. Not this week.

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

And then there were 2.

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

And then there were 3.

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

@SquadronPrints @PennyBroadway Will do. Sorry. So busy and I’m chatting to the crews.

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

The National Flypast for the C-130 will be the nations opportunity to say goodbye to the longest serving RAF aircraft. #c130 #avgeek https://t.co/TlmSXWytLG

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

Sums it up @DazRyllo

[Daz Ryllo @DazRyllo]

My C130 🧵

This has been an emotional week for many! For over 20 years, C130J crews and the men and women of @AirMobilityRAF have operated this magnificent aircraft in the knowledge that when Defence called, they answered. 1/

[Howard Fielder @howardfielder]

In my top 3 photos of the day 👏

[Dave Phillips 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @ExBeefeaterDave]

A farewell flight through Southern Snowdonia for the @RoyalAirForce last few C-130 Hercules transport aircraft yesterday. Photographed approaching Talyllyn en route to RAF Valley - Photographed by Dave Thurlow

[RAF Photographer @RAFPhotog]

An amazing event and truly historic for a number of reasons, but everyone will remember today's flypast for it being first King's Birthday flypast for His Majesty King Charles III and for it being... The Last Ride