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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2024, 19:48
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Have been AWOL for a considerable time and on a...

Have been AWOL for a considerable time and on a whim thought I would pay a visit to the crew room and was delighted to find that this thread which had looked to be fading away had been resuscitated...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2019, 18:46
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Mike Hallam My recollection is that the song...

Mike Hallam
My recollection is that the song went something like this.
1 Our wingco was a fine type and a jolly fine type was he, he called for his kites in the middle of the night and he called...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2018, 21:06
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Happy Birthday Danny. Get well soon. Ad Multos...

Happy Birthday Danny. Get well soon.
Ad Multos Annos,
All the best.
Taphappy
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2018, 20:06
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Franek. When I was a staff Wop at Topcliffe in...

Franek.
When I was a staff Wop at Topcliffe in 1946/47 there were a few Polish pilots based there and I flew with most of them on many occasions. Names that spring to mind are F/Lt Kula who...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2017, 21:39
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Seasons Greetings

Should have read.
A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to all who contribute to and read this wonderful thread.
May your God be with you.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2017, 21:34
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Seasons Greetings

A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy to all who contribute to and read this wonderful thread May your God be with you.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2017, 15:45
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Danny May I add my good wishes to those who...

Danny

May I add my good wishes to those who have wished you a happy birthday. Great that you are still contributing to this thread in your own inimitable manner. Ad multos annos.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2017, 20:00
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Pete Jezzard

sidevalve.

Thanks for information re loss of Pete's aircraft. I look forward to reading more of the escape line.

Goofer 3

Thanks for info regarding Wellington RP504. I flew in that aircraft...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2017, 15:19
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

George Duffee

sidevalve.
What a wonderful story. These men and women who operated the escape route at great peril to their own wellbeing deserve this country's most grateful thanks. I am not sure that they did....
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2017, 18:11
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Danny, Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Danny,
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2016, 18:53
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

AM Pamphlet 144 & Heaton Park Guide

harrym.

Thanks for offer, have sent you a PM with my email address.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2016, 22:28
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Aircrew Training WW2

harrym

I was at Heaton Park in 44 but don't recall seeing the guide that you mention I would certainly be interested in seeing a copy of it on this thread. I am sure it would also stir up a few...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2016, 20:29
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Danny, My thoughts are with you at this sad time....

Danny, My thoughts are with you at this sad time. May she rest in peace.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2016, 12:35
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Would be a great pity if this thread was allowed...

Would be a great pity if this thread was allowed to just die off. Perhaps just changing the name to "Gaining an RAF Flying Brevet" as suggested by Danny would encourage non pilot aircrew types to...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Dec 2015, 20:59
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Season' Greetings

Merry Christmas and A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all who participate in this wonderful thread.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2015, 20:04
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Danny. May I add my voice to the rest of...

Danny.

May I add my voice to the rest of your fan club in wishing you a Happy Birthday. Shall raise a glass of finest malt in your honour;
Onwards and upwards'

John
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2015, 13:31
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Scarborough ACRC

Petet.

The RAF had taken over most of the big hotels in South Bay and I was billeted in what was The Prince of Wales Hotel which is now a block of flats.
I think HQ was in The Grand Hotel....
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2015, 14:22
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Re Lords Cricket Ground

Petet,

Interesting to know how the aptitude test results were dealt with.
i was at Scarborough ACRC and IIRC was there for 6weeks and as a prospective Nav/W was then posted to ITW at Bridgenorth....
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2015, 19:15
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Re Lords Cricket Ground

Danny 42, Petet.
My recollection from early 44 was that after aptitude tests at ACRC you were allocated your aircrew trade,. in my case Nav/W. If it was Pilot you then went to Grading school then...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2015, 18:34
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Eye Tests

Petet;
Like Danny I can remember the colour vision tests using the books he has mentioned but I also have a vague recollection of sitting in a chair with a restraint on my collar to prevent me...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2014, 19:21
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Seasons Greetings

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to all contributers and readers of this most wonderful of threads.
Lang may yer lum reek even in these days of central heating.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2014, 21:26
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Per-Sinister

Danny,
Wonderful Latin description. More subtle way of gaining information rather than asking what school one attended.
Johannes(Fellow Per-Sinister)
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2014, 19:15
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Danny, will raise a glass of finest malt in your honour.
Ad Multos Annos.
John
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2014, 15:22
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Rename

There is no doubt that this is a wonderful thread and whatever the intention of Cliff whwn he set it up, the fact remains that it has gone on to provide wide ranging discussions on various topics....
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2014, 13:14
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel DFCP, During WW2, aircrew who had been found...

DFCP,

During WW2, aircrew who had been found guilty of LMF were subjected to the indignity of having their brevet removed as well as being reduced to the ranks if an NCO or cashiered if...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2014, 16:18
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Post war navigator training.

roadsman.
Very interesting tale of postwar navigator training.
I was a Staff W/op at Topcliffe from Sept 46 to February 48 and no doubt flew with your dad at some time.
Whilst agreeing that the...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2014, 20:15
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Lancaster Heating

Val Morna
Yes you are correct. The W/ops position suffered from overheating and same applied to the Wimpey.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2014, 16:02
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Mike Warren

Grim Reaper,Danny42c

I have been following the tale of Mike Warren with great interest.
The book 619, History of a forgotten Squadron by Bryan Clark contains a list of Aircraft Captains who...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2014, 13:50
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Danny 42c I can confirm that when I...

Danny 42c

I can confirm that when I completed ITW in 1944 that my pay increased from 3 shillings per day to 7/6 per day although we were not given the rank of LAC.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2014, 13:07
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Danny 42C, Chugalug2,MPM11 etc. Happy New...

Danny 42C, Chugalug2,MPM11 etc.

Happy New Year to you all. Lang may your lum reek!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2013, 20:51
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Tridentene

Yes Danny, there was a lot to be said for the old Latin Mass, you felt at home in any Catholic Church wherever in the world. The continuual changes in the liturgy these days make it so confusing for...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2013, 21:51
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel AL R. Definitely a put up job, apart from the...

AL R.
Definitely a put up job, apart from the the BBC newsreader accents and ropey intercom phraesology, notice that they are not wearing Mae Wests, rather foolhardy since they had to fly over the...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2013, 19:25
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Strubby

Danny,
Seems as not much had changed at Strubby since I was there in 1944, a most inhospitable spot especially in the dead of winter
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2013, 19:27
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel Danny; By unanimous decision of the judges ie...

Danny;
By unanimous decision of the judges ie all of the bods who contribute to this thread there is no doubt that you must keep telling your riveting story here and no where else.
In any event the...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2013, 21:19
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,850,013
Posted By Taphappy

Angel All this talk of cider is making me feel quite...

All this talk of cider is making me feel quite light headed, what you chaps need is a large glass of finest malt!!!
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