Who chooses a name?
One Vulcan at Cottesmore was named Mayflower or Mayfly III which was" writ large" on the side of the nose 1967/68 can't remember the actual date or why but it had done a long range nav ex to the north pole I believe. It was all a very long time ago but I do remember alcohol was taken on it's return!!
Yes, the Muslim reference was sarcasm, made I larf at the time but apologies are in order.
As an aside, the predicted 'movements for tomorrow' issued by ATC/Ops at RAF Nicosia were always known as Mayflies, whereas those at Gatwick were known as 'Runners and Riders' because they included the captains' names. Surely not unique?
As an aside, the predicted 'movements for tomorrow' issued by ATC/Ops at RAF Nicosia were always known as Mayflies, whereas those at Gatwick were known as 'Runners and Riders' because they included the captains' names. Surely not unique?
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(Can't remember if the Comet 4s had names, nor Beverleys or Argosies)
XZ666 Lynx AH1 and then after the mid-life upgrade AH7. Damien for obvious reasons. Generally the AAC don't give their aircraft names but whoever allocated the call sign Ugly to the Apache fleet in Afghanistan was a genius.
