Thanks

[Flying Lawyer]

I won't post names on a public forum, but I'd be grateful if anyone based at Brize would pass on my thanks to the guys in 99, 101 and 216 Squadrons who looked after the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators visitors today. I was one of the group.

Without exception, they were superb hosts and gave us a fascinating insight into AT and AAR ops. We all came away very impressed.

Special thanks to the VC10 crew who allowed me to sit in the jumpseat out of Brize to the training area. :ok:




http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/BrizeNorton/DSCF0216.jpg



I've posted some pics in the Private Flying forum. Link (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=286299)

Nothing new to many here, but hopefully of interest to civvies and to lowly PPLs like myself.

FL

[Union Jack]

FL You just did - in the photograph!:bored:

Jack

PS But very nice to see your tribute to the Squadrons concerned, particularly since many members of the Guild have friends in high places, which must be helpful to the cause.

[Fg Off Max Stout]

The name on the side of the jet isn't necessarily the same as the name tag sewn into the back of the pilot's Y-fronts!

[brickhistory]

So when did the "Sqn Dr" get his name on a jet?







I'll show myself out.......

[Union Jack]

Really? Must check what :bored: means again!

Max's comment reminds me of the story of how Calvin Klein's daughter had difficulty in having "a full and meaningful relationship" with any young man who had her father's name sewn into the back of their shorts .....

Jack

PS Apologies to FL for any apparent lightening of his generous input.

[BEagle]

So, FL, how about a visit to one of your juicier cases in court for one of your ex-AAR pilot ULAS mates and fellow Guild Liveryman?

PS - A good turn out at the ULAS reunion last Friday. An excellent display, given how meagre the RAF's resources are these days. Typhoon just oozed POWWWWWWERRRRRRR!!! As Clarkson would say!

Some delightful hosting as well. Good to see that the UAS recruiters' eyes are as selective as ever......:E

So why weren't you there, Tudor, me old!

[Flying Lawyer]

BEagle
Happy to arrange a visit. I'll pick a juicy case for you.
Re the ULAS reunion -
It was a choice between last Friday off for Wyton or Tuesday for Brize and the opportunity to fly with 101. I might never get the chance again so, loyal as I am to our old Squadron, I confess it was no contest.

Jack
No problem. I enjoy reading the banter in this forum - and would have felt like an outsider if I hadn't got it. :)


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/BrizeNorton/Typhoonformation.jpg

[Flying Lawyer]

Could someone please help me identify the squadrons in the picture below and in post #7 above.




http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/BrizeNorton/DSCF0208.jpg


Thanks.

[D120A]

The Typhoons in post #7 are from No. 11 Squadron.

[Linedog]

The farthest tonka is 2 Sqn.

[Icare9]

Re Post #8: No one commenting about the new underwing engines?? I'd have expected somewhat larger props though to get any meaningful thrust!!!
I expect they are for loitering so a nice fuel saving measure by RAF??

[Sir Vaylance Radar]

The nearer GR4 = 13 Squadron, Marham

[Time Flies]

Flying Lawyer

Some fantastic photographs you have posted. I don't suppose you have any decent ones from your visit to HMS Illustrious do you?

Regards,

TF

[Flying Lawyer]

Thanks for the help with identifying squadrons. :ok:


TF
Thanks.
I've posted some HMS Illustrious pictures here: http://www.pprune.org/military-aircrew/379368-hms-illustrious-now-incl-photographs.html?highlight=Illustrious

and in the Rotorheads forum including a couple showing helicopter training: http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/380223-carrier-ops-hms-illustrious-incl-pics.html

(Some duplication.)

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