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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2017, 21:56
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

GE Motto

Hiya all,

My GE Badge, and motto. I was not favoured with some of the more "glamorous" trips as a GE. Banners, Deci sheds and Africa seemed the norm for me. Hey Ho, as they say, wherever I went...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2016, 23:40
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Sorry for the very late post, and my sincere...

Sorry for the very late post, and my sincere condolences at the news of Mike's (Coffman Starter's) passing. I've enjoyed a lot of banter on several PPRUNE threads from Chipmunk to Albert with him,...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2016, 22:50
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

I always felt guilty taking the fatigue meter...

I always felt guilty taking the fatigue meter readings as we taxied in. Looks like the old blokes had one over on us new boys.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2016, 22:41
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Cheesedoff, Got and read the book, an eye...

Cheesedoff,

Got and read the book, an eye opener indeed. I was fortunate to support Captain Burgoyne on a route or two, a proper gentleman, as they say.

Gopher01,

I of course know of black...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2016, 22:18
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Bingofuel, Never took it up with the...

Bingofuel,

Never took it up with the skipper. I know he would have backed me up had I asked. Some things were best just let rest (as they say "up north"). Myself and the Flt Eng involved did...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2016, 21:37
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Gentlemen, You both show examples of what I...

Gentlemen,

You both show examples of what I was attempting to highlight. It was by no means limited to aircrew, or senior officers. As a GE, I had become a member of a bit of a rogue group, if...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2016, 19:21
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Reds support

OK Gentlemen,

I have no wish to breach any rules on the thread and apologise if recent posts had raised any hackles. I relate a story from 14 September 1989. The Jersey air show and I was...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2016, 16:40
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Nice Doug, I always understood the para's on...

Nice Doug,

I always understood the para's on the motorway was down to a certain Flight Engineer, one L*s E**ns. Perhaps those who related the story to me may have embellished it. Or, is there...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2016, 22:16
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

I have a few ex para's who live near me. We...

I have a few ex para's who live near me. We often meet during the morning bimble and exchange pleasantries. What a fine bunch they all are, I often admired their grit getting on and departing a...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2016, 19:20
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Our local fish and chip wrapping has announced...

Our local fish and chip wrapping has announced today that the Red Arrows will not be displaying at RIAT, as a result of the Shoreham accident. My son was moved to say that what a pity the RAF...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2016, 20:11
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Gopher 01, As always, thanks for your more...

Gopher 01,

As always, thanks for your more mature insight into the meaning of the various acronyms that befuddled our former lives. And no inference as to your advanced years by any means. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2016, 21:31
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Ex ascoteer, I will attempt my...

Ex ascoteer,

I will attempt my interpretation of the term. In my "Yoof" I was allowed a couple of trips to Belfast and Malta as an SSVC, I understood it was meant to stand for Supernumery...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2016, 12:38
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Nice one Wardie, I once heard of a 16 foot...

Nice one Wardie,

I once heard of a 16 foot long replacement hydraulic pipe arriving to recover a down route aircraft, in a 3 foot long box. Similarly mangled as your waveguide was. I wonder if...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2016, 16:09
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

aa62, I still have it somewhere, but not...

aa62,

I still have it somewhere, but not sure of its exact location presently. I do remember that the handle extension, could be used as a "dumpy" screwdriver, mounting point exited the handle...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2016, 22:30
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

An apology

Null,

I do apologise if that last post of mine was somewhat testy. I had no wish to "have a go", and yes, even in my time as a GE, there were one or two who didn't enhance our standing with the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2016, 23:29
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Route Burgling ?

Null - "My swansong from A Line (and the RAF) was also supposed to be a global, in a westerly direction, BUT --- somebody in the ground engineers section burgled my route ! " - I doubt that a Ground...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2016, 15:28
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Null, ISTR that Lockheed presented the tie...

Null,

ISTR that Lockheed presented the tie when I was at Colerne as a well done for doing 1 full year of service on the aircraft. In those days (71 a 73) I also recall Lockheed sponsoring the...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2016, 12:51
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Herk ties

Null #4341

Like you I also have the "slimjim" tie in blue, with silver Albert. I received it from the Lockheed rep after completing my first full year on White team at Colerne, that would be...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2016, 19:32
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Is Smudge succumbing to dementia ????

Hi all,

And forgive my intrusion in what appears to be the slow run down of this thread, a great tribute to Albert. I had the great pleasure today to wander a few miles of Wiltshire countryside...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2016, 19:09
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

"Smuj. The only frames with SCNS were SF in the...

"Smuj.
The only frames with SCNS were SF in the days of GWl. It still didn't stop Art from cutting off a bit of Iraq near Raffah before hostilities broke out. Missed out a waypoint I think. "
...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2016, 20:30
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

SCINS

Hiya guys,

Purely from memory, and my experiences with 47SF running up to GW1, I understood that the SCINS (Special Configuration Inertial Navigation System) was a blend of a ring laser gyro and...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2016, 23:29
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Wow, thanks all who have enlightened me on the...

Wow, thanks all who have enlightened me on the "Nav kit"! Especially Dougie M. As an ex GE I can't speak for those triangular (and funny) charts you seem to have a grasp of, but I remember doing a...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2016, 18:43
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Thanks Gentlemen, Now, having woken me up I...

Thanks Gentlemen,

Now, having woken me up I wonder if anyone (Dougie) can tell me if the Loran Nav system was ever really used by Navigators in a serious way, or whether it was more something to...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2016, 19:55
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Coff, Thanks for your concern sir, there's...

Coff,

Thanks for your concern sir, there's life in the old dog yet (as they bark) ! Been a bit diverted with a few probs recently, but not related to this thread. AA62, apologise for failing to...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2016, 18:33
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Nugget, What a great story, and proof...

Nugget,

What a great story, and proof positive that "Albert" crews, of whatever nation, will always help when they can. I can relate a story from my own experience when transiting through Aviano...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Mar 2016, 18:48
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Some good posts there Gentlemen, and like all ex...

Some good posts there Gentlemen, and like all ex GE's, I'm always grateful for a pat on the head. I always looked at being part of the crew as a team effort. There was little, in my day, that a GE...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2016, 23:36
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Hey Fergineer, vintage groundcrew you truly are. ...

Hey Fergineer, vintage groundcrew you truly are. I was heading for Cyprus in 73 after a two year experience of Albert at Colerne. Thanks for your backing that even us pond life took a pride in...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2016, 19:47
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Flyer Flier, Thanks for that last post, and...

Flyer Flier,

Thanks for that last post, and the magic memories brought back from your photographs. ALSS was a very special place for those who served there, as I suppose, was BLSS for "them" !!!!...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2016, 19:55
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Flier Flyer #4204, Sorry for the late reply,...

Flier Flyer #4204,

Sorry for the late reply, been a bit busy. Your second photo of your "flight" contains a few memorable characters, who I regularly saw on shift handover (I was on B shift) as...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2016, 21:52
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

FF, If I may, welcome, and thanks for some...

FF,

If I may, welcome, and thanks for some great photographs and memories from "back in the day". Prior to my GE days, I too spent some time on B shift ALSS.

Chickenlover,

Superb shot of...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Feb 2016, 22:46
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Someone should know R4, I know that at least one...

Someone should know R4, I know that at least one probe nozzle was left in a tankers basket during my days on the line. I also heard, but it remains simply chatter, that a receiving Herc returned to...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2016, 19:20
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

AA62 & WIDN62, Thanks both for your replies....

AA62 & WIDN62,

Thanks both for your replies. I did a couple of MPA tanker rotations as a GE, but only enjoyed one flight in a tanker, when it was doing its job, and that only because I begged a...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2016, 21:18
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

I've just read, on another thread, about a Victor...

I've just read, on another thread, about a Victor tanker that reeled its hose overboard over Germany, and just missed a house. I wonder if Albert ever had a similar occurance ? For the life of me I...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2016, 18:55
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

No Coff, The grow bags get lighter as they...

No Coff,

The grow bags get lighter as they spend more time in the sun. It looks like those in the darker kit were the last to show up for the photocall := One wonders how many days/weeks it took...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2016, 22:04
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,502
Posted By smujsmith

Crikey, whatever next ? Loadies who were once...

Crikey, whatever next ? Loadies who were once fairies!! Nice one AA62.

Smudge :ok:
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