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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2021, 06:03
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Reminded of the 24 Sqn Christmas Review. Green...

Reminded of the 24 Sqn Christmas Review. Green bag on table (curtain around table legs), crew proceed to remove all manner of things from the bag as an explanation of what the heck we were lugging...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2021, 04:09
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

AR5? I remember the ridiculous time in Gulf War...

AR5?
I remember the ridiculous time in Gulf War 1 (c) when Saddam was kicking off again. LYE was in the middle of TACEVAL and we had to play, even as an operational route departure....,the upshot...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2020, 15:46
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I've just seen on Facebook that MEng Derek Jeans...

I've just seen on Facebook that MEng Derek Jeans has passed away. Very sad - a true gent and a great instructor. And, incidentally, responsible for my PPrune username. Blue Skies Derek
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2019, 05:06
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I saw somewhere that XV202 was open to walk...

I saw somewhere that XV202 was open to walk through....is it just me that wants to open the hatch in the galley and see if it says ‘hello Gav’ on the mirror.....?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2019, 07:59
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Hmmm - perhaps try to keep the thread on a...

Hmmm - perhaps try to keep the thread on a positive note not cross-fleet bitching....

I always recall the transop stating 'co-location authorised' in my time - don't see how any crew could get...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2019, 06:47
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Ahhhh actuals... I love the story about when...

Ahhhh actuals...

I love the story about when The rate at Gander switched to actuals. Command accounts saw the bills that were coming in and decided that an audit was in order, naturally involving...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2017, 06:37
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

The only one I remember was called 'Disco O box'...

The only one I remember was called 'Disco O box' or something similar.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2015, 15:10
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Merry Christmas to all old friends and...

Merry Christmas to all old friends and colleagues! As I sit here away from home, in a job that is close as you could ever get to the 'good old days' at Lyneham, I reflect on the fabulous people that...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2015, 15:49
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Dean, The cartoons were definitely...

Dean,

The cartoons were definitely Cooperman! When I was there, Terry Pitt (?) was the Eng controller and he drew some great cartoons of the crews. I also left my own mark on the wall of 'Albert...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2015, 19:55
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I remember doing a Red Arrows support, back in...

I remember doing a Red Arrows support, back in the day! We all got changed down the back of Albert, as per orders and proceeded down town. Imagine our surprise later that evening when we discovered...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2015, 22:53
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I've just spent an enjoyable few hours...

I've just spent an enjoyable few hours 'digitising' all of the video I captured during 4 months in the Falklands. Once I have sanitised it, I will try and publish some bits here for all to enjoy (I...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2015, 16:41
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I was told that the reason for metrification was...

I was told that the reason for metrification was that the Movers had a new loading computer that worked in KGs. Could be wrong, but always happy to blame the movers...... ;)

I also remember that...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2015, 21:10
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

We can't talk about Crew busses without a mention...

We can't talk about Crew busses without a mention of 'Malcolm', his bacon butty runs, and the greeting of the staish (Gp Capt Adams) "A'yup Dave".......
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2015, 17:31
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

As I recall, the black ice patches were...

As I recall, the black ice patches were instigated by H***** E****** during his time as Station Flight Safety Officer for just that, so you could see ice build up on the new 'John Major Grey' colour...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2015, 17:16
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

"Zebras can't fly" after all! (Although...

"Zebras can't fly" after all!

(Although can't remember how that fits into BANGEARO....)
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2015, 05:53
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I think the K must have suffered some sort of air...

I think the K must have suffered some sort of air conditioning issue. Many crews reported extreme dehydration, headaches and nausea on the morning after a flight........
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2015, 19:14
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Ksimboy, were you in MPA with a certain Kiwi...

Ksimboy, were you in MPA with a certain Kiwi (but not THE kiwi who replaced him as OC1312)?
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2015, 07:55
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Standby for broadcast, this is a broadcast from...

Standby for broadcast, this is a broadcast from the apothecral story centre....


Remember the days when certain locations were on 'actuals'? There was a team from command accounts who travelled...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2015, 21:51
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I remember flying through Colombo many years ago,...

I remember flying through Colombo many years ago, carrying a trainee IntO who was given a camera and told to take pictures of anything interesting he saw. He was wetting himself with excitement at...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2015, 19:43
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Smuj, it could well have been Kigale - Africa all...

Smuj, it could well have been Kigale - Africa all looks the same! Trawling through the logbook I see June 29 1994 - Lye to Fairford (DWC IAT Static) followed by Aug 1 Dar Es salaam to Akronelli (Op...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2015, 15:57
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Does anyone else remember the year that Fairford...

Does anyone else remember the year that Fairford were celebrating a Hercules anniversary and were trying to get that number of aircraft on static. As I recall, they found that they were going to...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2015, 13:45
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I was at Cambridge the other day - Poor old...

I was at Cambridge the other day - Poor old Snoopy was looking very forelorn and lonely, with the 'Red nose Day' radome fitted in place of its meteorological protuberance :(
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2015, 20:28
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I remember New York pumps, and Abex pumps. What...

I remember New York pumps, and Abex pumps. What were vickers pumps?...Smuj?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2014, 18:55
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I remember the nose wheel of that 747'being...

I remember the nose wheel of that 747'being liberated and taking its place in the 24 Crewroom........until the TV expose revealing spares from that aircraft being sold on the black market. Nose...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2014, 12:04
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Winner in one!!!! :D

Winner in one!!!! :D
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2014, 22:52
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

The alcohol and the pea in the slip ball!!!! ...

The alcohol and the pea in the slip ball!!!!

Easy!

So, what was the 'Phenolic Scraper' used for? (Think this question originated from Ginge the GE, but not 100%!)
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2014, 20:53
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Speaking of crew coaches, whatever happened to...

Speaking of crew coaches, whatever happened to 'Malcolm'? Never forget his cheery greeting 'Hello Dave'.........to the Stn Cdr!
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2014, 21:07
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Ksimboy, seem to remember doing the same, or...

Ksimboy, seem to remember doing the same, or similar myself....

I also remember telling Tonka pilots that I had more hours flying RB199s than they did!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2014, 12:05
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

SF aircraft had SCNS during GW1. HINS was a...

SF aircraft had SCNS during GW1. HINS was a slightly different fit as I recall, although if could be wrong! Litton/Plgr was also about towards the end I think, although not with the sextant mount...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2014, 23:36
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I though the throttle quadrant cover was to stop...

I though the throttle quadrant cover was to stop scrabble pieces falling down....
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2014, 19:38
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

went on a US SF Herc once - the refuelling...

went on a US SF Herc once - the refuelling receptacle was on top of the cockpit and a piece of what looked like standard bowser hose came vertically down through the flight deck :ooh:
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2014, 06:29
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

The co was Single Sell! :)

The co was Single Sell! :)
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2014, 08:33
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

AA62 - No, never saw the results of our efforts,...

AA62 - No, never saw the results of our efforts, other than the passing glimpse in a showroom. Would love to see them if anyone finds them!
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2014, 18:16
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

I once did an air-to-air sortie with another Herc...

I once did an air-to-air sortie with another Herc that was a photo shoot for Volvo trucks (early 90s). I have a recollection of seeing a poster in a dealership once - has anyone else seen it???
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2014, 18:01
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,567,633
Posted By DCThumb

Was DD the Air Eng on that?

Was DD the Air Eng on that?
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