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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2019, 21:16
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

Distribution restricted special: This photo...

Distribution restricted special: This photo should not be shown to the chaplain who got binned* for carrying ammo, and most certainly not shown with the commentary, "Hey, padre, look what you...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2019, 14:40
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

"They're doing quite well overall, sir. One or...

"They're doing quite well overall, sir. One or two, really promising. But if I may ask: is it true that after the next spending review, the candidates will have to make do with a few planks and an...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2019, 15:07
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

In cinemas this June, Gulliver's Travels, the...

In cinemas this June, Gulliver's Travels, the much-loved classic tale re-imagined by screenwriter Chris Ryan.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2019, 07:14
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

Having perfected the skill of removing a clamp...

Having perfected the skill of removing a clamp from his car, Gosling absentmindedly fell into that drill when he got back to his helicopter after a rather good dinner at the golf club.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2019, 20:08
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/954x536/hg_15_01185_historichendon_0_2e3522044be8a9efb4dcad46dcd66178e3d80fa0.jpg
Research after the event showed that it was not wholly effective...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2019, 12:23
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1728x1082/image_02_eaf9c8bb984bf1a18cb71ab1d5616d2c7ee89f60_54d1a6e60712b7d0da1c6ed138dd537ec88f299e.jpg
JOD 2 interactive learning: Examine the...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2019, 15:15
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

For ten points, identify who in this photo is...

For ten points, identify who in this photo is muttering to himself that his dad's generation didn't have to deal with snowflakes.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2019, 20:27
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,267,757
Posted By adr

I've not seen the EASA notice, but can you help...

I've not seen the EASA notice, but can you help me to understand how the CAA one (http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SD2019001.pdf) permits a positioning flight? Does "must not be flown" (2.1a,...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2019, 15:20
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,267,757
Posted By adr

CAA...

CAA (http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SD2019001.pdf): "[...]after 1300 hrs on 12 March 2019 [...] [the affected models of] aircraft registered in the UK are not to be flown anywhere."
G-TUMB...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2019, 22:36
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

"Huh. Worked all the time on...

"Huh. Worked all the time on Thunderbirds."
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Mar 2019, 20:51
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,267,757
Posted By adr

Certainly down for on here in the UK and Ireland....

Certainly down for on here in the UK and Ireland. Not only for lights but also for switched sockets.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2013, 18:30
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,611
Posted By adr

Question The photo above appears to show three wires...

The photo above appears to show three wires angling down towards the ground from the lighting column. In this street view (http://goo.gl/maps/h2Xrs), the wires can be seen crossing at an angle the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2013, 20:26
Replies: 64
Views: 19,900
Posted By adr

May they rest in peace.

May they rest in peace.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2013, 20:04
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,611
Posted By adr

Agreed. The pattern of destruction appears...

Agreed. The pattern of destruction appears consistent with the ceiling/roof collapse in the side of the bar where the band was playing occurring a little after the aircraft punched through the roof...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2013, 20:17
Replies: 19
Views: 6,781
Posted By adr

Arrow Quick link to RAF section

For the sake of those with limited time or bandwidth, and a pertinent interest: the newly declassified section on British participation starts on p153 of the printed volume, which appears as p61 of...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2012, 22:06
Replies: 144
Views: 122,440
Posted By adr

Unhappy May they rest in peace. And may their...

May they rest in peace.

And may their grieving relatives be left in peace.

A speedy recovery to the one who's in a "serious but stable condition."

adr
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2012, 16:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,916
Posted By adr

Cool That was quick

Thanks, chaps, for those efforts, and for that warning.

You're all stars. Wombat, tyvm! PM to follow soon.

As per SOP here, a donation will be made to RAFBF (http://www.rafbf.org/) (unless you...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2012, 12:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,916
Posted By adr

Snoop Independence Day UK - that radio play

Wrinklies like me might remember the radio play (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_UK) in which the RAF took on the aliens from Independence Day. Some who were at Waddington or Coningsby...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2011, 12:39
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

He won the shiny mug with ease, as for some...

He won the shiny mug with ease, as for some reason nobody else at the picnic took part in the Tina Turner lookalike competition.

adr
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2011, 20:23
Replies: 102
Views: 26,023
Posted By adr

I've no idea why it shows twice. Skilful...

I've no idea why it shows twice.
Skilful editing? :E

I'll get me coat.

adr
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2011, 14:46
Replies: 83
Views: 28,440
Posted By adr

This was fun reading! Bin Laden and the...

This was fun reading!

Bin Laden and the SEAL's secret stealth helicopter
Yeah, but how did the author know about that field behind my house? :ooh:

adr
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2011, 14:35
Replies: 102
Views: 26,023
Posted By adr

Cool Thank you, BEagle

This is the only place where you will hear in one thread the word "soliflucation" and discussion of Ms York's uniform-shirt-and-stockings scene in BoB. -- LO
Not just in combination, either....
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2011, 20:57
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

Another scoop from Wikileaks! RESPECTFULLY...

Another scoop from Wikileaks!

RESPECTFULLY SUBMIT THAT IT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT IN THE FIELD TO CONTINUE ASSERTING THAT QUOTE DESPITE A CHALLENGING BUDGETARY ENVIRONMENT, CSE IS STILL...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2011, 10:09
Replies: 102
Views: 26,023
Posted By adr

In terms of telling the story, not as good as...

In terms of telling the story, not as good as 1954, I thought, and with too much pretending-not-to-know-things.

But my hat is off to the good prof for getting a film company to fund him to have...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2011, 09:56
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

Post Historical footnote

I bet if you asked all the people who work in UK ADGE today, only a handful would be able to tell you that originally the acronym stood for Airship Detecting Giant Ears.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2011, 23:01
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

Talking http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/8481/picture4ua...

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/8481/picture4ua.png
Prune had been looking forward to playing his part in passive monitoring of "DC to Ultraviolet," until he found what part of the spectrum he'd...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2011, 19:48
Replies: 128
Views: 35,780
Posted By adr

Thanks for that link, SW. I'd missed that...

Thanks for that link, SW. I'd missed that highlight. :ok:

And BEAgle, c'mon, you know, geoplanar repulsion is only half the story; just one of the two effects that make rotary aircraft stay in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2011, 14:38
Replies: 128
Views: 35,780
Posted By adr

Anyone know how many aircraft were in the first...

Anyone know how many aircraft were in the first royal wedding flypast, in 1923?

Yes, I've looked in AP3003.

adr
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2011, 21:35
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

Fitness In a simple jog down the runway, this...

Fitness In a simple jog down the runway, this individual could not even keep up with Fat Albert.

adr
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2011, 15:44
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By adr

Exclamation How about a new safety sign? ----- [hazard...

How about a new safety sign?

-----
[hazard pictogram]

Loud and persistent whine

[ear defenders pictogram]

Wear ear defenders when the illustrated equipment is energised.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2008, 09:12
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,016,381
Posted By adr

Flt Lt Prune was pleased to note that his...

Flt Lt Prune was pleased to note that his transport was in full compliance with the second provision of Hague IV, Annex I,I,1 (http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/lawofwar/hague04.htm#art1).
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2008, 22:37
Replies: 52
Views: 10,016
Posted By adr

Or 20p cheaper at Chav Central...

Or 20p cheaper at Chav Central (http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001001&productId=1500164297).

Exact same watch, though? The Telegraph...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2008, 13:50
Replies: 23
Views: 4,850
Posted By adr

Spot on. It lacked a copper-roofed cruciform...

Spot on.

It lacked a copper-roofed cruciform church, a school, and a clergyman standing on a eurobin or something, waving his hat in a large arc; and it was on a large irregular park, instead of...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2008, 22:05
Replies: 24
Views: 3,097
Posted By adr

Nice work, Sandds! Care to share some tech...

Nice work, Sandds!

Care to share some tech info? Camera? Lens? Settings? Burst mode, continuous shooting, or <gulp> single shots? Just for us who aspire to get pics as good as yours. :ok:

adr
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2008, 20:13
Replies: 23
Views: 4,850
Posted By adr

One embarrassed clergyman

He used the PA to give an excellent potted history of the Dakota, and explained that it was flown by the BBMF. Then told people to get their cameras ready.

Two years in the planning, the golden...
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