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Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2015, 12:19
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Chaps, I've been away from pprune for a...

Chaps,


I've been away from pprune for a little while, so imagine my delight when on my return I found this excellent thread still going strong. I just thought I'd make a quick post to say that...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2012, 19:37
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Pom Pax, what a fantastic link! Thanks for...

Pom Pax, what a fantastic link! Thanks for sharing. It's gratifying to know that Cliff was well enough to be aviating right up to the end. Huge thanks must also go to his friend Jim Coleman; Jim, I...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2012, 19:58
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

An unashamed 'bump' to get this thread back onto...

An unashamed 'bump' to get this thread back onto page 1 of the forum. It's gone a bit quiet in here over the last few days, although I'm certain that I'm not the only one who checks daily for any...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2012, 21:02
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

So very sorry to hear that Cliff - one of...

So very sorry to hear that Cliff - one of PPRuNe's finest contributers - has passed away. The history contained in this thread is priceless and it is in large part down to him.

Bill, if you've not...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2012, 16:46
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

...and the same tributes from this corner, too....

...and the same tributes from this corner, too. This thread is an absolutely magnificent memorial to an incredible group of people. Of course, without Cliff it would never have started and all of us...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2012, 12:41
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Danny, Fantastic stuff. I, like all the...

Danny,

Fantastic stuff. I, like all the rest of us I'm sure, can't wait to hear how you got on when you were finally able to take a Spit up solo. Absolute magic.

You're right that Google...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2012, 22:39
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Danny, Chugalug hit the nail on the head...

Danny,

Chugalug hit the nail on the head when he said...

Your generation is famous for its taciturn reluctance to speak out for itself...please do not worry that you are hogging the thread;...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2012, 11:56
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Danny, I don't think you need worry about...

Danny,

I don't think you need worry about any moderation of this thread; I wouldn't be surprised if the Mods are simply taking a back seat and enjoying the ride along with the rest of us!
...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2012, 11:15
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Danny, Fantastic. Can't wait to hear more. ...

Danny,

Fantastic. Can't wait to hear more.

Do you have any inkling as to how the RAF decided that you were to be trained as a pilot instead of any other aircrew branch? Was it based on scores...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2012, 11:20
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Danny, Absolutely! This thread is already...

Danny,

Absolutely! This thread is already the best on the forum; having another contributor will only make it better.

Cheers,

Tom
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2011, 22:05
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

How fantastic to have another regular contributor...

How fantastic to have another regular contributor to this thread.

The basic training of airmen is a part of history that is insufficiently covered, given the thousands that went through it. Great...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2011, 11:25
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Bump.Excellent stuff padhist. There can't be too...

Bump.Excellent stuff padhist. There can't be too many people with a DC7 rating on a PPL!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2011, 19:06
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Welcome to the site, Padhist! Very much...

Welcome to the site, Padhist!

Very much looking forward to reading more of your memoirs!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2011, 11:13
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Kev, what a really nice story. Agreed that we...

Kev, what a really nice story. Agreed that we need to get these stories written down while we still can.

Where are you Cliff?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2011, 16:15
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Anyone know where langley's posts have gone? Or...

Anyone know where langley's posts have gone? Or am I missing something?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2011, 13:34
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

This thread should come with a health warning. I...

This thread should come with a health warning. I forsee another period of weeks where I will be tied to my PC, following the stories. I'm supposed to be working at the moment...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2011, 20:42
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

langleybaston

Yes please! The more experiences that are shared the richer we all are.:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2010, 22:37
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Welcome to the fold, robsack15! Contributions...

Welcome to the fold, robsack15! Contributions such as yours are always welcome and there's a whole host of people on this forum who are eager to read of your experiences, myself included!

Tom
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2010, 17:13
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Peter, deepest regret on your father's passing. ...

Peter, deepest regret on your father's passing.

But what a life!

Like most on this forum my connection with Reg was only virtual, yet I consider myself lucky to have been able to interact with...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2010, 11:48
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Great to have you back on the forum, Reg! ...

Great to have you back on the forum, Reg!

I'm sure I speak for the whole of pprune when I say we're all looking forward to many more of your fine contributions.

All the best!
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2009, 18:56
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Christmas wishes

I'll second that, Cliff. Merry Christmas to all, and may this fascinating thread continue long into the New Year!

Time for another whisky...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2009, 15:20
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Another superb story. What a brilliant thread...

Another superb story. What a brilliant thread this is.

Thanks to all, and keep the tales coming!
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2009, 19:47
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Best wishes Reg! Looking forward to your next...

Best wishes Reg! Looking forward to your next installment!

Sanitas bona! (to stick with the Latin theme...)
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2009, 20:54
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

"floating a piece of lighted newspaper down the...

"floating a piece of lighted newspaper down the trough caused a very satisfactory outburst of profanity"

Haha, that is absolutely brilliant. What a way to pass the time.

It's great that we now...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2009, 18:49
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Thanks Cliff and Reg!

Cliff and Reg, thanks to you both for your very comprehensive replies; really interesting as usual, and also it's nice to have your questions answered in such a thoughtful manner.

The way that the...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2009, 18:04
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Cracking stories as always, gentlemen. ...

Cracking stories as always, gentlemen.

Cliff, your oxygen-deprived scrawls are most amusing. And with regard to your passing out at 20,000 feet...all I can say is that it's a good job that you...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2009, 20:30
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

This really is the best thread I have seen on...

This really is the best thread I have seen on this site...what an amazing collection of experiences you are sharing. The vintage malt I currently have in my hand is well and truly raised in your...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2008, 12:35
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Cliff, Reg, I have followed this thread...

Cliff, Reg,

I have followed this thread from the start. Reading and re-reading your excellent memoirs has kept me entertained throughout my lunch hours at work, and will continue to do so.
...
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