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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2015, 10:19
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Antonovs & Hastings

Some people flew the Britannia like that! Rather than stirring pudding, firmly placing the yoke where you wanted it, then waiting for a reaction worked better.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2010, 10:11
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Cheers Reg, you had a magnificent innings.

Cheers Reg, you had a magnificent innings.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2010, 10:04
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

The Mk 1 Hastings crash near Abingdon was caused...

The Mk 1 Hastings crash near Abingdon was caused by metal fatigue in the elevator hinge brackets.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2010, 06:47
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Best news for a long time. :ok::ok:

Best news for a long time. :ok::ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2010, 09:28
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

When only one pilot is on board he/she/it must...

When only one pilot is on board he/she/it must sit in the back cockpit because of the C 0f G limits.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2010, 14:19
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

You could always employ a ghost writer regle! Off...

You could always employ a ghost writer regle! Off subject a bit, but I have just started reading the story of Horace Greasley, aged 92. It is a fascinating account of his time as a POW, written by a...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2010, 13:55
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Cliff :ok: You might find this human...

Cliff :ok:
You might find this human translation more useful.

Dear Clifford Leach,

I have received your message concerning WW II pilots and read it with interest. With regard to myself, I...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2010, 13:43
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Chivalry existed 65 years ago

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c32/sedgwickjames/aviation/Screenshot2010-02-08at143959.png
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c32/sedgwickjames/aviation/Screenshot2010-02-08at142901.png...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2010, 12:28
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

To leave you.. the classic "..and there I was ,...

To leave you.. the classic "..and there I was , nought feet and upside down... and nothing on the clock but the makers name ?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2010, 10:18
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Regle, all I am prepared to say on a public forum...

Regle, all I am prepared to say on a public forum is that she is the same age as me and was borne near Cologne. Her christian name is Renate and she is married to a (retired) BA Captain. I could add...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2010, 21:10
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Regle, perhaps I should have said it is...

Regle, perhaps I should have said it is unfortunate because she is unable to shed any new light on those momentous times.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2010, 17:45
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

A good friend of mine is the goddaughter of...

A good friend of mine is the goddaughter of Hermann Goering. Unfortunately she lost contact with him many years ago!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2010, 16:06
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Cliff, I make it - Thank you for your interest....

Cliff, I make it - Thank you for your interest. Your request will be processed as quickly as
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2010, 14:38
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

John Fairr

Thank you for your fascinating account. My father was killed in Tunisia in 1943 when his convoy was mistakenly attacked by the RAF. My mother didn't tell me he died in a friendly fire incident until...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2010, 14:41
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

I used to enjoy regular night stops at Kinloss...

I used to enjoy regular night stops at Kinloss when flying Coastal Command Communications Flight Ansons out of Bovingdon in 60/61. Everybody loved the RB in those days.
John
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2010, 12:43
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Tom, don't get delayed in the Red Beastie on the...

Tom, don't get delayed in the Red Beastie on the way home. :):)
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2009, 15:37
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

There was a very interesting obituary for...

There was a very interesting obituary for Generalleutnant Gunther Rall in yesterday's Daily Telegraph.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2009, 11:02
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Cliff, if you buried your flying helmet it would...

Cliff, if you buried your flying helmet it would come back to haunt you. :eek: :eek:

PS. You can have these spooky 1955 issue goggle glasses if you need to update your flying gear. :)
...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2009, 16:36
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

That looks spooky cliffmo :):):)

That looks spooky cliffmo :):):)
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2009, 10:23
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Aden 1964 - same problem Fareastdriver. S&W plus...

Aden 1964 - same problem Fareastdriver. S&W plus 5 rounds of 1940's ammo to guard our block of flats in the Maalla straight. When fired on the range the bullets just managed to make the end of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2009, 09:53
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

regle, Amazon UK is showing two used copies of...

regle, Amazon UK is showing two used copies of Based at Burn are available from associated sellers for £70.99 and £75.00 + £2.75 pp !!!! :eek:
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2009, 06:43
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Towards the end of the sixties forage caps were...

Towards the end of the sixties forage caps were re-introduced as as an option to SD Caps for officers. They were nicknamed cheese cutters, which I think dated back to the forties. Our very unpopular...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2009, 12:30
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

regle, did the helmet and goggles replace the...

regle, did the helmet and goggles replace the cheesecutter? :}:}
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2009, 10:39
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Cliff, I am already in the Tower for suggesting...

Cliff, I am already in the Tower for suggesting William is not qualified to wear RAF wings! :ugh::ugh::ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2009, 15:03
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Regle, I would imagine the Halifax had the same...

Regle, I would imagine the Halifax had the same handling characteristics of the Hastings (80000lbs AUW), which was also heavy on the controls and a b****r to land in a crosswind. Flight engineers...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2009, 18:00
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

J P, that reminds me of an incident that occurred...

J P, that reminds me of an incident that occurred in 1956 when a student on our course, flying solo in a Piston Provost, called downwind at what he thought was Ternhill, turned finals at Shawbury and...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2009, 10:45
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Gallons of Brasso must have been wasted until...

Gallons of Brasso must have been wasted until Anodized buttons appeared. ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2008, 12:37
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Disregarding the bank, ten years on the 757/767...

Disregarding the bank, ten years on the 757/767 bored me to tears.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2008, 10:05
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Thanks Cliffnemo, I found your photos. I am...

Thanks Cliffnemo, I found your photos. I am familiar with Thlandidno as I lived in Rhyl during WW2. Admittedly I was only seven when it ended, but I did join the RAF ten years later.

This was...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2008, 06:46
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

TA very much.

TA very much.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2008, 19:33
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

cliffnemo, where exactly is the Photos of...

cliffnemo, where exactly is the Photos of Everybody:sticky?
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2008, 11:00
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Is that how Reg learned to formate?

Is that how Reg learned to formate?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2008, 16:24
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Good luck regle, and enjoy flirting with the...

Good luck regle, and enjoy flirting with the nurses!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2008, 15:01
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Can't agree more Chugalug.

Can't agree more Chugalug.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2008, 18:17
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,832,488
Posted By brakedwell

Fascinating. Is that Wills Woodbine smoke I see...

Fascinating. Is that Wills Woodbine smoke I see in the foreground? :):)
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