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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

15th Oct 2016, 10:01

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deafness in 70/80's Ground Crew

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Posted By ancientaviator62

Null, I 'retired' from spannering in 1965...

Null,
I 'retired' from spannering in 1965 so I suspect those ear plugs you mention came after my time. One thing I noticed whilst flying on the Hercules was that some the USAF Herc crews wore...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

14th Oct 2016, 15:16

Replies: 22

deafness in 70/80's Ground Crew

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Posted By ancientaviator62

My false friend AKA as my memory may be in play...

My false friend AKA as my memory may be in play here but I do not recall having ear defenders when I was groundcrew. If they were available the hazards of the flightline would have mainly precluded...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

12th Oct 2016, 06:58

Replies: 22

deafness in 70/80's Ground Crew

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Posted By ancientaviator62

As groundcrew I worked on Javelins, Hunters and...

As groundcrew I worked on Javelins, Hunters and Lightnings. I flew for over 30 years as an AQM/ALM on Hastings and Hercules. So my exposure to noise was extensive. My hearing appears to have held up...

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