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Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2024, 07:44
Replies: 188
Views: 44,561
Posted By Load Toad

Chin Turret

Chin Turret
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2024, 06:40
Replies: 188
Views: 44,561
Posted By Load Toad

I'd recommend this Chanel and there is a playlist...

I'd recommend this Chanel and there is a playlist dedicated to Masters of the Air:

Masters of the Air; WW2 US Bombers (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO7SMfMqEYq4cQPDvCMxEPOmGBEOS76-X)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Mar 2024, 02:52
Replies: 34
Views: 2,496
Posted By Load Toad

It is always worth checking out Rex's Hanger on...

It is always worth checking out Rex's Hanger on that YouTube:

Rex's Hanger
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Feb 2024, 03:52
Replies: 30
Views: 3,326
Posted By Load Toad

I don't want to keep all the cabin awake, but if...

I don't want to keep all the cabin awake, but if I've paid for my seat (& extra nowadays to get a window seat of my choice), then for god's sake, please let me enjoy the view out of the window! Which...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Nov 2023, 14:07
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By Load Toad

The Book: Winkle by Paul Beaver. ...

The Book:

Winkle by Paul Beaver.

Winkle (https://www.waterstones.com/book/winkle/paul-beaver/9780718186708)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Nov 2023, 14:00
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By Load Toad

It's worth reading the below which contains some...

It's worth reading the below which contains some surprising (shocking) information. Note Wings on My Sleeve was ghostwritten and contained some propaganda. Also some aspects Of Eric Brown's life were...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Sep 2023, 04:04
Replies: 32
Views: 19,328
Posted By Load Toad

Someone else who doesn't understand how mental...

Someone else who doesn't understand how mental health works - are you a manager perchance?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2023, 04:34
Replies: 10,239
Views: 4,562,338
Posted By Load Toad

Noting better than to give an advance warning of...

Noting better than to give an advance warning of a surprise attack
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Feb 2023, 05:29
Replies: 23
Views: 2,329
Posted By Load Toad

So the new passport would be secure - until you...

So the new passport would be secure - until you use it.

You see the problem?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2023, 03:57
Replies: 370
Views: 127,964
Posted By Load Toad

The PRC/CCP will seek to be outraged about...

The PRC/CCP will seek to be outraged about anything it can and certainly won't thank the US. Most of what its spokespeople say is to please The Big Boss or is for domestic consumption...or to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2023, 03:00
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,675
Posted By Load Toad

Not really - Japan realised it wasn't going to be...

Not really - Japan realised it wasn't going to be seen as an equal partner with 'Western Empires' after the Versailles Treaty in 1919...it was granted the German territories in China - it also...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Jan 2023, 02:38
Replies: 672
Views: 612,736
Posted By Load Toad

- It's a phone - it can face its camera(s) 360o -...

- It's a phone - it can face its camera(s) 360o - if dropped and not switched off it will video whatever it's pointing at until it is stopped for some reason. The video is real and it isn't hard to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Jan 2023, 04:15
Replies: 672
Views: 612,736
Posted By Load Toad

- If someone is streaming from a smartphone...

- If someone is streaming from a smartphone unless they switch it off it'll run until something stops it.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jan 2023, 03:03
Replies: 36
Views: 13,020
Posted By Load Toad

Maybe it has precious metals or high-value metals...

Maybe it has precious metals or high-value metals in it - something that uses high-value metal could be scraped, smelted into an ingot and then sent to a specialist for refining and extracting the...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2023, 03:39
Replies: 10
Views: 3,572
Posted By Load Toad

The murderer of Lindsay Hawker was sentenced to...

The murderer of Lindsay Hawker was sentenced to life in prison. You can easily search the case.

Yes the Japanese still have Capital Punishment: Japan Capital Punishment...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Dec 2022, 06:41
Replies: 30
Views: 14,191
Posted By Load Toad

I've lived and worked in China 100's of times...

I've lived and worked in China 100's of times since 1995 - the people are NOT the CCP.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Nov 2022, 13:40
Replies: 48
Views: 7,613
Posted By Load Toad

That's a very good point - when I first made kits...

That's a very good point - when I first made kits the main aim was to build something I could use in pretend dog fights and other battles - hardly any detail lasted more than a few combats - they...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Nov 2022, 12:15
Replies: 50
Views: 4,471
Posted By Load Toad

I flew from HKG to BKK - first business trip in 3...

I flew from HKG to BKK - first business trip in 3 years. Plane was rammed. Multiple nationalities. Lo & behold as boarding time came near a queue snaked its way around the gate area and people...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Nov 2022, 12:10
Replies: 48
Views: 7,613
Posted By Load Toad

Some people here need to get a grip - inflation...

Some people here need to get a grip - inflation people - twenty quid in 1975 is GBP161 today. IIRC 1/24th Scale cost about 15 - 20 odd quid when I was a kid (and was a once a year present at best)....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Nov 2022, 06:07
Replies: 50
Views: 4,471
Posted By Load Toad

I live in Asia - boarding is by 'Who gets up and...

I live in Asia - boarding is by 'Who gets up and goes to the front first' - no matter what airlines say or do or what their staff try to put in some system and discipline it always reverts to that. ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Oct 2022, 06:50
Replies: 74
Views: 7,638
Posted By Load Toad

The Tories have been in control for 12 years and...

The Tories have been in control for 12 years and this year people are facing power cuts, loss of pensions, increased fuel bills, and inflation...


'....but Corbyn!'
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Oct 2022, 06:46
Replies: 14
Views: 6,519
Posted By Load Toad

A mate transited HK as a pax a couple of days ago...

A mate transited HK as a pax a couple of days ago 'The Specials, Ghost Town....mate it’s bloody frightening that the rest of the world is just getting on with life and then this.'


Just a...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2022, 06:38
Replies: 335
Views: 86,150
Posted By Load Toad

- How much did the Tory ones cost?

- How much did the Tory ones cost?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Sep 2022, 02:52
Replies: 29
Views: 11,151
Posted By Load Toad

Too little, too late. Helpful for returning...

Too little, too late.

Helpful for returning Hongkongers & people who at least now can go out on vacations or business. Absolutely no use for visiting tourists and business people.

Don't forget...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2022, 04:22
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,675
Posted By Load Toad

The CCP says there is a 'One China Policy though...

The CCP says there is a 'One China Policy though historically even Mao said Taiwan should be independent (when the Japanese were in control of it. Otherwise, the USA only acknowledges that the CCP...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2022, 04:39
Replies: 1
Views: 623
Posted By Load Toad

Back in regular times I'd have said 30 minutes if...

Back in regular times I'd have said 30 minutes if you are checked through and didn't need to recheck baggage & get a boarding ticket. But with the Covid garbage HKG is running I'd strongly suggest...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2022, 13:11
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,675
Posted By Load Toad

That's not the case though The CCP's Position...

That's not the case though
The CCP's Position on Taiwan is not consistent (https://thediplomat.com/2022/05/when-the-ccp-thought-taiwan-should-be-independent/)


And an important point here - what...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2022, 07:14
Replies: 2,090
Views: 614,675
Posted By Load Toad

XitJumping wants a war - and he's trying his best...

XitJumping wants a war - and he's trying his best to start one with anybody.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2022, 02:28
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,127,440
Posted By Load Toad

It's not - they used to use the seaports and now...

It's not - they used to use the seaports and now they have to use a stressed rail network and load/unload at the border.

Food / Ukraine (youtu.be/1dVrxHvxD1Y)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Mar 2022, 05:09
Replies: 5
Views: 2,590
Posted By Load Toad

Petition Re. Flight Bans

If this isn't allowed/appropriate for the forum please delete Mods...

Lift flight specific bans in HK...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Mar 2022, 03:26
Replies: 12
Views: 1,954
Posted By Load Toad

Not difinitive (I think) but this gives some...

Not difinitive (I think) but this gives some information that might help.

Roundels (https://www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/articles/the-history-of-the-raf-roundel.php)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Mar 2022, 02:23
Replies: 24
Views: 4,526
Posted By Load Toad

Quite clearly you are the absolute expert but you...

Quite clearly you are the absolute expert but you didn't read what I wrote.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Mar 2022, 11:50
Replies: 24
Views: 4,526
Posted By Load Toad

No, Not good as a bomber in the roll the RAF...

No, Not good as a bomber in the roll the RAF wanted a bomber to operate in; night flying, at height...not part of self protecting combat boxes flying at lower levels during daylight which the RAF had...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Mar 2022, 10:02
Replies: 24
Views: 4,526
Posted By Load Toad

No, it wasn't suitable in that version for what...

No, it wasn't suitable in that version for what RAF Bomber Command wanted (flying higher, at night). Other versions did perfectly OK in electronic warfare and air sea rescue and meteorological...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Mar 2022, 02:52
Replies: 25
Views: 16,801
Posted By Load Toad

Why CX Can fly over Russia

Why CX Can fly over Russia
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