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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Aug 2016, 05:11
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

The 'new' pond is north of the site where the...

The 'new' pond is north of the site where the medical centre used to stand. I vaguely remember a lily pond outside the medical centre, but I don't think this was deep enough for fish. The...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jul 2016, 02:14
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

I think that ornamental pond is new, although...

I think that ornamental pond is new, although there was another in the grounds of the 'Staff Mess' a bit further towards 'The Swan' at the bottom right of the photo. It contained a large number of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2016, 12:32
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

You must be referring to what used to be called...

You must be referring to what used to be called South Gate; it has a small guardroom there next to what used to be a roundabout.
When I first started work in N1 building (the now demolished...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jul 2016, 01:23
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

Just to clarify, is that the 'old' fire station...

Just to clarify, is that the 'old' fire station building?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Mar 2013, 17:16
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

At Farnborough, Flt Lt Ken Mills could captain...

At Farnborough, Flt Lt Ken Mills could captain the Comet, BAC 111, Hastings and Andover. One day after morning briefing, in the minibus taking us across the airfield to his aircraft for the morning,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jul 2009, 14:26
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

Regrettably I only arrived at Farnborough after...

Regrettably I only arrived at Farnborough after most of the 'interesting' test flying had moved to Bedford. I was told that a 'supersonic' overland corridor still existed along the Bedford Levels...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th May 2009, 10:22
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

DennisK: are you sure you displayed the Enstrom...

DennisK: are you sure you displayed the Enstrom in 74? I ask beause in my recollection the 74 display was done by an american who'd come from Florida as I remember his words to me '24 hours ago I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Oct 2008, 09:33
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

I was originally 2204 (Chesham) Sqdn (with Honey...

I was originally 2204 (Chesham) Sqdn (with Honey Monster) as cadet then adult staff, but about 4 years after I was commisioned, the Wing Staff officer came to me cap in hand and asked if I would...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Oct 2008, 06:11
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

Brand new hotel on the Officer's Mess site and...

Brand new hotel on the Officer's Mess site and another one being built roughly where 'Space Dept' used to be (near the archway which was the framework of the original airship shed). Only arrived in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Sep 2007, 08:10
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

I'll get me metal detector! And to think Pete Le...

I'll get me metal detector! And to think Pete Le Gros did shakedown runs on his drag-bike on that very piece of tarmac; little did we know what was under it!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2007, 07:26
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

The dump has gone now; where it was is now the...

The dump has gone now; where it was is now the west end of the superhangar (new buildings to house aircraft are called hangars, the original ones are still called 'sheds').
Back in the late '70s, I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Aug 2007, 16:28
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

Going back a few years, it always puzzled me but...

Going back a few years, it always puzzled me but before I became a fixture here, I visited as an ATC cadet during an air show about 1966, and I remember near the Comet tanks on the south side close...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Aug 2007, 15:16
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

That's the one! Looks like that photo was taken...

That's the one! Looks like that photo was taken on SPTA.
Ah there were two John Turners, one was a Sqn Ldr TP, the other was a doctor Lt Cdr working at IAM; like me this latter one had a PPL and he...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Aug 2007, 10:48
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

I should have known I had the wrong Puma! I did...

I should have known I had the wrong Puma! I did a superb trip in it with Andy Warner once; I was acting co-pilot (but without knowledge of the emergency undercarriage lowering system) and Pete...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Aug 2007, 07:35
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

The new flats are to the right of John's second...

The new flats are to the right of John's second photo.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Aug 2007, 11:03
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

More flats and housing under construction near...

More flats and housing under construction near 'North Gate' where NRSC used to be (near to where the ejector seat rig was until Tom Kerr told 'em to use it or move it!)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Aug 2007, 07:17
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

I see Puma '941 has appeared in the F.A.S.T....

I see Puma '941 has appeared in the F.A.S.T. Museum compound from the Qinetiq site.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2007, 10:44
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

Just for info; No 1 RAF Officers Mess (originally...

Just for info; No 1 RAF Officers Mess (originally built for the RFC) has disappeared and it's replacement is well advanced; a 5 storey hotel complex!
Did anyone ever find the model Spitfire that was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2007, 13:36
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

Vague recollection of the Twin Com; was it...

Vague recollection of the Twin Com; was it something to do with a Cranfield research project?
There was also the Auster in '74. He did a 'practice pilot incapacitation' one day; all went well until...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2007, 13:24
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

AVPIN (Iso-propyl-nitrate) same as Lightnings;...

AVPIN (Iso-propyl-nitrate) same as Lightnings; flashpoint about 75 deg I seem to remember.
An American company called Turbonique used to market rocket motors (pure thrust type) and rocket turbines...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2007, 10:09
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

But there was also an earlier Wessex at...

But there was also an earlier Wessex at Farnborough - single Napier Gazelle powered Mk 1?(as opposed to twin Gnomes).can't remember the reg but it's in my logbook.
OC Flying was booked for solo C/T...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Dec 2006, 16:17
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

Could be it was '371 that got broke then! I know...

Could be it was '371 that got broke then! I know it was one of the Sea Kings doing a practice 'throttle computer freeze' onto the now disused runway 29; controller (ex Navy) didn't see it happen for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Dec 2006, 09:35
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

May be wrong, but I think '370 broke its back...

May be wrong, but I think '370 broke its back doing an engine off landing in about '90 or '91, but then if it's in ETPS markings rather than RAE -----!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Dec 2006, 07:39
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

Try gulf5uk; I think he's a FAST member.

Try gulf5uk; I think he's a FAST member.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Nov 2005, 13:18
Replies: 237
Views: 100,464
Posted By chevvron

John Farley at Farnborough

I remember what I think was John's last flight out of Farnborough in a Harrier. He was taking G-VTOL back to Dunsfold after an airshow, and as he taxied out, asked if we had a bit of concrete...
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