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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2019, 16:39
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

one recovering from grievous injuries, the other...

one recovering from grievous injuries, the other not
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2019, 03:55
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Hi Geriaviator, Would you be able to post the...

Hi Geriaviator,
Would you be able to post the obituary for Danny you composed? I for one would be most interested to read it..
Thanks.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2018, 11:46
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Hello Danny, "No ! In the first place, the...

Hello Danny,

"No ! In the first place, the top of the cowling (14 ft AGL) was a dizzy height (for me)"

Isn't a funny thing when 14 ft off the ground can be challenging yet peeling off into a 90...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2018, 10:01
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Pilot or ground crew? Danny, were you ever...

Pilot or ground crew? Danny, were you ever inclined to go crawling over the engine?!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2018, 15:07
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Bit like this one Danny? A better view of the...

Bit like this one Danny? A better view of the Pitot tube on this photo..

Again, thanks to Trade-A-Plane
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2018, 02:21
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

It does look rather beautiful doesn't it....

It does look rather beautiful doesn't it. Imagining a young Danny clambering into one brings a tear to the eye to be honest.
What colour scheme were your aircraft Danny?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2018, 13:37
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Here you go Danny, half way up the vertical strut...

Here you go Danny, half way up the vertical strut port side...

Copyright to "Trade-a-Plane"
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2018, 12:37
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

"What is that funny little thing on the strut...

"What is that funny little thing on the strut showing just above the prop tip ?... Anybody?"

Danny, could that be part of a fuel line? It seems the 2 fuel lines, one either side from the tank up...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2018, 06:22
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

One for you Danny..

I found this photo trawling through the internet. I hope it hasn't been posted before? It may be a little after your time, 1942?

On the back of the photo is written:

British cadets and their...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2018, 02:07
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

No post for 6 days? What! Not on!

Ok, I hope you don't mind but I'm going to post a few video links to revive this thread. Apologies if it's stuff you've seen before.

This one is for Danny, I know you've been there and done it!...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2018, 22:54
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Hi Danny, nothing wrong with your eyes! You...

Hi Danny,

nothing wrong with your eyes! You saw more detail than I did, perhaps I need to upgrade my spectacles? Did you notice the lower engine cowling appears to be painted white? So I was...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2018, 20:49
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Greetings all. Danny you're back! Was the...

Greetings all.

Danny you're back! Was the lappy with the fixer?

Last night I literally stumbled on the picture below. It's on a NZ university website of all places. Hopefully it's a new picture...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2018, 20:12
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Greetings Danny. I'm pleased that's another...

Greetings Danny. I'm pleased that's another mystery solved. Mind boggling that Dorr was one of FIVE satellite fields for Caltsrom! I have to say the picture showing the Dorr Field sign doesn't make...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2018, 06:03
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Dorr Field

Perhaps this shows the air field you went solo Danny?


http://www.airfields-freeman.com/FL/Carlstrom_FL_43sect.jpg


http://www.airfields-freeman.com/FL/Airfields_FL_FtMyers_htm_b4fe2b3.jpg
...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2018, 06:09
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Calstrom Field

Greetings Danny, Happy 2018!

Does this picture ring any bells? (guessing you may have already seen it?)

http://members.tripod.com/airfields_freeman/FL/Calstrom_FL_41Jun.jpg


And this one a...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2017, 20:21
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

I did think the T/O run seemed rather long....

I did think the T/O run seemed rather long. Obviously the dry season with all the dust. What was it like in the wet season Danny? Did you have the the luxury of PSP (pierced steel planking)?
Note:...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2017, 20:48
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Short film 8 Sqn IAF VV's in action

Hi Danny,

Just found this film, probably you have seen it before. Features take offs, landings, arming the aircraft, monkey mascot (belonged to the CO, Ira Sutherland apparently..) and other...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2017, 02:08
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Greetings Danny, Thanks for answering my...

Greetings Danny,

Thanks for answering my questions (we still don't know why our American friends call them ships! Did they do that in your time training in the US?), I'm glad you enjoyed the film....
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2017, 22:02
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

P-38 Lightning

Dear all,

I stumbled across this wartime training video for the P-38 Lockheed Lightning. I thought it may be of interest. It is 40 minutes long but has a very "interesting" (Betty Grable?) intro...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2017, 05:51
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Whatever Hess's intentions were, it seems a...

Whatever Hess's intentions were, it seems a travesty of justice to lock him up in Spandau prison for 40 plus years. He had obviously decided to abandon the Reich (High Treason) at great risk to...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2017, 09:23
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Tengah Type

Thanks for the tip but I've tried a few different power supplies/ plugs. The problem is definitely within the machine..
As someone has already suggested, it's most likely a dodgy connection on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2017, 10:08
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Hello ORAC, The problem is that in times...

Hello ORAC,

The problem is that in times gone by, things were built to last and were repairable.
That's why my 1967 Mini (souped up :)) is still on the road.
Modern stuff is designed with a...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2017, 06:42
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Hello Danny, "This is not the spirit that...

Hello Danny,

"This is not the spirit that "Made the Empire Great" !"

In my defense, I have been enduring this problem for about a year!

I had to "twiddle" writing this post.

There is a...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2017, 05:38
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Hello Danny, I'm so pleased and relieved to...

Hello Danny,

I'm so pleased and relieved to hear you're back on track..!

Re your laptop, I know exactly what you mean. My trusty 7 year old XP lappy has the same problem! I need to twiddle the...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2017, 05:05
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Thinking of you Danny, hope you get sorted soon...

Thinking of you Danny, hope you get sorted soon :sad:
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2016, 08:22
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Hello Danny, Do you have any WW2 Christmas...

Hello Danny,

Do you have any WW2 Christmas experiences you would care to share with us?!

Cheers and Merry Christmas,

Octane
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2016, 01:22
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Any photo's of that Danny?! I guess if you lose...

Any photo's of that Danny?! I guess if you lose the wings you don't have to worry about catching fire?...!
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2016, 01:19
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Mosquito's first flight on Monday 26th. Ardmore,...

Mosquito's first flight on Monday 26th. Ardmore, NZ. Hope the link works...

4343432432_zpsxbuez827.jpg Photo by gavsgt | Photobucket...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2016, 15:40
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

DH, have you seen the videos of it online? Brings...

DH, have you seen the videos of it online? Brings tears to my eyes, simply awesome, the sound of those Merlins.....!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2016, 15:28
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Regardless, lets hope tomorrow is a good day in...

Regardless, lets hope tomorrow is a good day in Auckland and best wishes to all involved :-)
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2016, 23:15
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

That would be an odd situation, modern glues...

That would be an odd situation, modern glues would be vastly superior to the 1940's products....
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2016, 14:51
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Hi Danny, This may be of interest to you,...

Hi Danny,

This may be of interest to you, Kiwi Mossie #2 will apparently have its 1st flight on Sunday. There is a great link on the Home | Wings Over New Zealand (http://rnzaf.proboards.com/)...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2016, 05:41
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Hi Stanwell, The Beau at the top of the...

Hi Stanwell,
The Beau at the top of the Wikipedia page has the same feature....
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2016, 23:38
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

Hi John, The 2nd Beaufighter (engines...

Hi John,

The 2nd Beaufighter (engines running) appears to have unusual nose armament. Looks like a single monster cannon.. Any idea?

Cheers

Octane
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2016, 11:26
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,340
Posted By Octane

He was chopped up into many pieces as I...

He was chopped up into many pieces as I understand it. After much negotiation with the natives, some bits of him were returned, apparently...
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