Matt Doncaster at Longreach-LAV (@longreach_lav) 's Twitter Profile
Matt Doncaster at Longreach-LAV

@longreach_lav

Specialists in drone still and video footage capture, flown by a former RAF Harrier pilot. Official @CVHISTORYFEST drone operator. Aviation Consultancy. IC#2476

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Equally saddened - Altitude Angel was a key tool I used during the planning and live flying phases of my tasks. I will be able to achieve the same level of safety and compliance, but the process will now be more complicated and lengthy. Good luck all those affected by this…..

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25 years since this project saw daylight! Power on this evening to see what still works 🤞Then it’ll be making buildings galore when I’m away on trips Simon (@redfivemodels on Bluesky) Al Murray 🇺🇦 #peco #ngauge #themobilemodeller

25 years since this project saw daylight! Power on this evening to see what still works 🤞Then it’ll be making buildings galore when I’m away on trips <a href="/RedFiveModels/">Simon (@redfivemodels on Bluesky)</a> <a href="/almurray/">Al Murray 🇺🇦</a> #peco #ngauge #themobilemodeller
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We have a rolling chassis! Nice progress on the Quad Gun Tractor - diffs, UJs and springs oiled/greased, tyres nicely dusted. Engine details on my next trip, and a further dusting with pigments. So long Capetown, amazing as always 🇿🇦 Simon (@redfivemodels on Bluesky) Al Murray 🇺🇦 #themobilemodeller

We have a rolling chassis! Nice progress on the Quad Gun Tractor - diffs, UJs and springs oiled/greased, tyres nicely dusted. Engine details on my next trip, and a further dusting with pigments. So long Capetown, amazing as always 🇿🇦 <a href="/RedFiveModels/">Simon (@redfivemodels on Bluesky)</a> <a href="/almurray/">Al Murray 🇺🇦</a> #themobilemodeller
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Back at work after a few days leave, back in LA 🇺🇸 and back to work on the Quad. Chassis now ready for next stage weathering, cab partly built and ready for paint later. Al Murray 🇺🇦 Simon (@redfivemodels on Bluesky) #themobilemodeller

Back at work after a few days leave, back in LA 🇺🇸 and back to work on the Quad. Chassis now ready for next stage weathering, cab partly built and ready for paint later. <a href="/almurray/">Al Murray 🇺🇦</a> <a href="/RedFiveModels/">Simon (@redfivemodels on Bluesky)</a> #themobilemodeller
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Hi everyone, so many people are dealing with cancer, and former Tornado pilot Ben Shepherd is no different, but if you could please help him get over the last hurdle in raising the money he needs, anything would be gratefully received…….he’s so close 🙏 justgiving.com/crowdfunding/b…

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Happy with the initial weathering of the Quad, but using pigments has created some heavier than needed deposits in places. Still, nothing a bit more work can sort. Thanks San Francisco Simon (@redfivemodels on Bluesky) Al Murray 🇺🇦 #themobilemodeller

Happy with the initial weathering of the Quad, but using pigments has created some heavier than needed deposits in places. Still, nothing a bit more work can sort. Thanks San Francisco <a href="/RedFiveModels/">Simon (@redfivemodels on Bluesky)</a> <a href="/almurray/">Al Murray 🇺🇦</a> #themobilemodeller
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This is the ultimate cure for any aviation enthusiast with insomnia! Just stare at the absolute nothingness that is this flight path and, problem solved 😂 #noddingoff #asleepnow

This is the ultimate cure for any aviation enthusiast with insomnia! Just stare at the absolute nothingness that is this flight path and, problem solved 😂 #noddingoff #asleepnow
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Great fun this morning talking to Aircrew Interview about a number of topics, and this one cropped up. Hope my colleagues from back then concur, obviously. Else the banter will be merciless!! 😂

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A little tale of a young aviator getting his dream slot and how he heard about it in the bar - pretty standard behaviour 30 years ago……. Crikey, that long ago?!

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So, has it really been 15 years since our beloved UK Harriers GR7/9s last flew? I was there that fateful day in 2010….. Who here would like to see and hear one start up and taxy again? For real. No AI involvement at all! Some exciting news coming soon…….

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Liftoff!! Breaking cover is this exciting project to get a UK Harrier GR7 running again, 15 years after ‘that day’ when the music stopped. A unique attempt at something that needs all the support it can get. Thanks #harrier2life #VSTOL #aviationheritage harrier2life.co.uk

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Always very enjoyable talking to Aircrew Interview Hope you enjoy it as well. And @harrier2life is mentioned in the video small print, repeated here for ease of clicking!!

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Here’s wishing everyone a Merry Christmas as 2025 draws to a close and 2026 beckons. Lots will be happening, support will be essential across this project, and I look forward to sharing news and developments as they happen. harrier2life.co.uk

Here’s wishing everyone a Merry Christmas as 2025 draws to a close and 2026 beckons. Lots will be happening, support will be essential across this project, and I look forward to sharing news and developments as they happen.

harrier2life.co.uk