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Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2014, 09:06
Replies: 32
Views: 5,754
Posted By blaireau

I spent 4 great weeks in Headley Court during...

I spent 4 great weeks in Headley Court during summer '64 after an accident on the South Cerney assault course. ISTR Each Wednesday evening was a run up to London to see a show or similar.
The...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jun 2014, 14:48
Replies: 5
Views: 2,785
Posted By blaireau

Have you tried contacting a guy named David...

Have you tried contacting a guy named David Cyster. ISTR him replicating Hinkler's flight 20+ years ago.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2014, 10:37
Replies: 67
Views: 20,607
Posted By blaireau

I have an excellent book, "War Prizes", signed by...

I have an excellent book, "War Prizes", signed by Eric Brown. The author is Phil Butler and it is a Midland Counties Publication.

It is very well illustrated and covers all of the axis aircraft...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jun 2014, 08:44
Replies: 38
Views: 5,538
Posted By blaireau

I have an excellent book, "War Prizes", signed by...

I have an excellent book, "War Prizes", signed by Eric Brown. The author is Phil Butler and it is a Midland Counties Publication.

It is very well illustrated and covers all of the axis aircraft...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd May 2014, 10:40
Replies: 20
Views: 7,394
Posted By blaireau

I flew 777's for SQ for a number of years. I...

I flew 777's for SQ for a number of years. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

I found the standards to be generally very high and the "nationalism", and national pride, where it occurred, was by...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2014, 10:45
Replies: 234
Views: 56,169
Posted By blaireau

Wingco Arthur was no longer actively flying then....

Wingco Arthur was no longer actively flying then. My instructor was Charlie Parker. CFI was-----Bishop who went in with 3 others in a Piper Caribbean later that year by hitting the trees on take-off.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2014, 17:55
Replies: 234
Views: 56,169
Posted By blaireau

Tiger Moth @ £4. 10s an hour at Fairoaks Aero...

Tiger Moth @ £4. 10s an hour at Fairoaks Aero Club.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2014, 15:47
Replies: 0
Views: 654
Posted By blaireau

Cub in the Algarve

Is there anyone out there who would be interested in entering a small syndicate with a Cub?

It would be based and hangared at Alvor (Portimao).

It would also be LAA UK registered.

I am a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2014, 19:48
Replies: 20
Views: 4,599
Posted By blaireau

Pas d'elle yeux Rhone connu. I'm alright Jack

Pas d'elle yeux Rhone connu.

I'm alright Jack
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2014, 19:34
Replies: 260
Views: 39,581
Posted By blaireau

The Black Sea Fleet needs to get through the...

The Black Sea Fleet needs to get through the Bosphorus does it not.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2013, 18:59
Replies: 1
Views: 2,134
Posted By blaireau

Lt. Cdr. Greg Aldred RN, aka "Mr Rusty"

I'm sad to announce the death, on 11th December, of Greg Aldred after a long battle with cancer.

His funeral will be a requiem mass held at:
St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church
3 Lightgate Road...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Nov 2013, 12:41
Replies: 18
Views: 7,126
Posted By blaireau

NLG extension

From memory, the F4K extended by 40" on a double telescopic compared with the USN/USMC 20" extension.
On the K this gave 9 degrees of incidence and the rotation at the end of the cat stroke was a...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2013, 16:06
Replies: 42
Views: 8,149
Posted By blaireau

Off thread, but "wild friendly" shooting brings...

Off thread, but "wild friendly" shooting brings to mind my time in Sri Lanka. The Tigers attacked the assembled aircraft at about 0300LT, having hit the Mirages and choppers on the north side of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2013, 19:40
Replies: 42
Views: 8,149
Posted By blaireau

Computer still OK, but confidence in public...

Computer still OK, but confidence in public perception has taken a battering.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2013, 13:58
Replies: 142
Views: 46,177
Posted By blaireau

1st 1st solo. C150 G-ARAB at Sandown IOW 12th...

1st 1st solo. C150 G-ARAB at Sandown IOW 12th April 1963. Instructor was Vernon Bernard.
1st solo JP3 XM412 Wymeswold, 8th Feb 1965. Instructor F/O Jim Hawkins
1st solo Gnat XR995 Valley 14th Jan...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2013, 22:59
Replies: 94
Views: 19,795
Posted By blaireau

crap radio

I recall the passing of "ops normal" calls from low level around Malaysia in F4 days. We used HF via Upavon to contact Tengah, a mere 200 or so miles to the south. All very hit and miss. However, the...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2013, 11:32
Replies: 28
Views: 4,381
Posted By blaireau

Masirah would be nice. I have fond memories of...

Masirah would be nice. I have fond memories of the salt water showers. Anyone remember the television room?
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2013, 18:07
Replies: 13
Views: 3,008
Posted By blaireau

Don't think so. He looked to have walked away.

Don't think so. He looked to have walked away.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2013, 07:01
Replies: 194
Views: 56,061
Posted By blaireau

Ah the 60's. I well recall one very foggy morning...

Ah the 60's. I well recall one very foggy morning at Syerston with a poor forecast for the afternoon. The boss suggested a session at a local pub in a nearby village. We all marched down, yes;...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2013, 10:10
Replies: 95
Views: 14,950
Posted By blaireau

Auster (unrecorded reg.) out of Luton on August...

Auster (unrecorded reg.) out of Luton on August 5th 1953. My father was the pilot.
I subsequently gave him his last flight in an AA5 on September 4th 1992.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2013, 18:58
Replies: 60
Views: 9,408
Posted By blaireau

UFO?

Some years ago, I was flying a B737 from Nanjing to Hong Kong.
Somewhere near Hangchou, both the F/O and myself saw numerous silver coloured spheres at constant size and constant bearing in the 1...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jun 2013, 16:18
Replies: 25
Views: 14,817
Posted By blaireau

You think you're old. I went to school with Dicky...

You think you're old. I went to school with Dicky Duckett.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2013, 23:04
Replies: 41
Views: 6,282
Posted By blaireau

The a/c was in auto flight carrying out an RNav...

The a/c was in auto flight carrying out an RNav approach when the runway was switched. The A/P was selected off at which point the a/c was manually flown through major height variations. The pilot...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2013, 09:05
Replies: 83
Views: 13,180
Posted By blaireau

I shall be current again tonight!

I shall be current again tonight!
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2013, 16:36
Replies: 373
Views: 55,091
Posted By blaireau

Contrast and compare the quality

Right Honourable Margaret Thatcher.
Ed Balls.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2013, 21:10
Replies: 115
Views: 58,739
Posted By blaireau

Rossian. Was that Jimmy J---?

Rossian. Was that Jimmy J---?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Mar 2013, 20:47
Replies: 11
Views: 7,356
Posted By blaireau

I too would appreciate a PM.

I too would appreciate a PM.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2013, 19:45
Replies: 736
Views: 374,197
Posted By blaireau

sheikh Robbie

Was named as a more acceptable name than the original "Robbin Bastard". Always plenty of cold soft drinks in Robbie's shop space, and quality gear. Still got two silver and one hold Khunjah.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2013, 09:22
Replies: 21
Views: 9,226
Posted By blaireau

Whilst contracted to an Indian carrier, we were...

Whilst contracted to an Indian carrier, we were required to sign on in the presence of a doctor. we signed as being fit to fly and were frequently required to take breathalyser check. This even...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2013, 18:41
Replies: 96
Views: 17,673
Posted By blaireau

Eastleigh to Alderney in a BEA DH Dragon Rapide....

Eastleigh to Alderney in a BEA DH Dragon Rapide. 1953 IIRC.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Mar 2013, 19:00
Replies: 736
Views: 374,197
Posted By blaireau

Tom Shepherd was the last S/L CO at Sharjah....

Tom Shepherd was the last S/L CO at Sharjah. Subsequently it was inflated in time for closure!

Tom drove his newly purchased personal Landrover overland to take up his posting. He was a bit of a...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2013, 16:15
Replies: 44
Views: 7,329
Posted By blaireau

CND Walt? A very strong Israel is in the...

CND Walt?

A very strong Israel is in the West's interests.

The ability to intimidate and even knock out their volatile and unpredictable neighbours is highly desirable. The more so in the face...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2012, 12:05
Replies: 119
Views: 24,771
Posted By blaireau

Buy F4's. I liked, indeed insisted on a good...

Buy F4's. I liked, indeed insisted on a good aircraft for my weekends away.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2012, 12:05
Replies: 123
Views: 34,883
Posted By blaireau

Night aerobatics over Leeds in a Linton based...

Night aerobatics over Leeds in a Linton based Piston Provost. I was a CCF cadet at the time.
The sensation reinforced my desire to become a pilot.
One year later, not only could I spell pilot, but...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2012, 13:26
Replies: 30
Views: 5,036
Posted By blaireau

I recall being told that oil spill could be seen...

I recall being told that oil spill could be seen on occasion from the wrecks. Maybe I fooled myself into believing I saw it from my low level F4 in summer '72.

I've also read one historian's...
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