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Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2020, 22:18
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

1 was taken on board Albion with 848 & ended up...

1 was taken on board Albion with 848 & ended up in Labuan. We used to go to the International Hotel on the sea front to have dinner & drinks on the 7th floor restaurant. Somehow the Tina went up 7...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2020, 22:08
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Our rad alt had 2 scales, 0 to 500 for low level...

Our rad alt had 2 scales, 0 to 500 for low level work, great for night EOLS!. 0 to 5000 to make sure you were above 3000 to be safe from small arms fire. You just pushed a button I think to change...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2020, 01:46
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

I think that was a temporary sight for the...

I think that was a temporary sight for the rockets, didn't keep it for long. The pilot there is the late Bruce Brown, who was sadly killed in a crash at Bau with 3 others. He is helping the Frankie...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2020, 00:42
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

I get so sentimental seeing those old slides on...

I get so sentimental seeing those old slides on my computer now! No computers when I took those photos! John has a lot more to do!
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2013, 10:28
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Good to see those photos of the Wessex MkV from...

Good to see those photos of the Wessex MkV from 848 Squadron off Albion in 1965/66. This was before the horrible droop nose was fitted. The Sprout is a series 10 RAF Whirlwind after one of their...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2013, 21:14
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Sav, I knew that remark would get a response...

Sav,
I knew that remark would get a response from bastOn! My comments were exactly the same as bastOn, i.e. 848 & 1964, except I never fell off my Tina scooter.:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2013, 11:38
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

I have some photos of a Haflinger on Albion in...

I have some photos of a Haflinger on Albion in 1964. I'll try to work out how to send it to you!
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2012, 21:56
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

C16 I see in that report that you mention the...

C16
I see in that report that you mention the 'late Paul Kingston'. I knew him well many years ago but didn't know he had passed away; can you tell me when & why? Private email if you want.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2011, 11:51
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

John They didn't have the 11+ in my time!:D

John

They didn't have the 11+ in my time!:D
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2011, 05:15
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Gee, I never knew I had all those...

Gee, I never knew I had all those qualities!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2011, 09:30
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

John had a lovely Swedish wife who made the best...

John had a lovely Swedish wife who made the best lobster/crab dish I've ever had, all freshly caught that afternoon!!
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2011, 09:50
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

And I haven't changed a bit!!!!!!!!

And I haven't changed a bit!!!!!!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2011, 23:08
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

I can't believe you didn't remain a Mid for your...

I can't believe you didn't remain a Mid for your entire Navy career!!!! When did you eventually retire?:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2011, 09:52
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

I wasn't too sure if that was me but with that...

I wasn't too sure if that was me but with that high forehead I should have guessed it was you! Colin looks very like Gordon Bradley, my mistake. Which flight was I in, John Rawlins was the leader but...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2011, 21:46
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

My memory isn't as good as yours as I can't...

My memory isn't as good as yours as I can't remember which flight I was in! I find the photo a bit indistinct but I thought that maybe me next to McHaffey but I guess not. Is that Mike Smith in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2011, 10:00
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Sav Very interesting! Slim Sear was a great...

Sav

Very interesting! Slim Sear was a great bloke & took me out for dinner twice at Farnborough as I had 2 girls visiting & he made a foursome! Slim is flying one of the refueling Wessex, quite a...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2004, 21:20
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

Toad Shame on you for those derogatory...

Toad

Shame on you for those derogatory remarks, I thought I had trained you better!!!
In 1035 hours on the Mk5, I only once had to shut an engine down due to surging, I never had an engine fail...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2004, 04:47
Replies: 610
Views: 378,787
Posted By Nigel Osborn

When one says Wessex, people normally refer to...

When one says Wessex, people normally refer to the twin engined variety known as the Wessex Mk5 in the Royal Navy. ( Can't really say what the RAF did! )
With a huge 350 hours under the belt, I had...
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