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Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2020, 10:54
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Reference Post No 840 which refers to Post No749 ...

Reference Post No 840 which refers to Post No749

Thank you abyanboard (https://www.pprune.org/members/507180-abyanboard) for pointing out the error. My memory has failed me over the passage of 57...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2020, 11:06
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

The Cisterns of Tawila, Crater, Aden

Photos taken in 1962 of these ancient cisterns. Wikipedia gives a lot of information, some of which is copied below:

“Regarding the original construction of which nothing is accurately known…”...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2020, 23:43
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

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Aden Protectorate Levies. Photos taken near the threshold of Rwy 26 Khormaksar
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Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2020, 10:39
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Photos by F/L Keith Webster 233 Sqn pilot. ...

Photos by F/L Keith Webster 233 Sqn pilot.

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Ali Mohsan...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2020, 23:37
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

'Without Glory In Arabia: The British Retreat...

'Without Glory In Arabia: The British Retreat from Aden' by Peter Hinchcliffe, John Ducker and Maria Holt
Reference Etudiant's observation: ' Images of a striking disconnect between the locals and...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2020, 12:36
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

'Cornish Jack' - Whilst researching John Nash found this article

The Queen in Aden: a Jubilee RetrospectiveIn the year of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, the following article recalls highlights of her visit to Aden in 1954. We are indebted to Dr...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2020, 23:55
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Photos taken en route to Lahej 1962

These photos were taken North of Khormaksar in 1962, when you could wander freely and safely on the road to Lahej.
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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2020, 23:37
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Around Khormaksar in quieter times -1962/3

A few more photos of the area:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1333/pict0026_2__2bd6a255cc8e55177cdc8b82d127012371947b21.jpeg
Windmills on salt pans to the North

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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2020, 23:14
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Officers' Mess Khormaksar

Geriaviator (https://www.pprune.org/members/401808-geriaviator)
IIRC the Mess is a little to the South of your mark. In the centre in front of the buildings (south) you can make out the ruins of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2020, 12:56
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Just as well the smells cannot be encapsulated. ...

Just as well the smells cannot be encapsulated. They were extreme and probably quite a disease ridden place as well. Who knows what was growing there!
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2020, 11:53
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Scenes from Beihan 130nm N of Khormaksar

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Approaching Beihan from the North

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Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2020, 21:33
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Found this piece on the internet from 'WW2...

Found this piece on the internet from 'WW2 Peoples War'. Blenheim aircraft were certainly used there

'To assess the possibility of a staging post aircraft landing site on the island of Socotra,...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2020, 16:56
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Mail Drop Socotra Island

We were tasked to fly to Riyan, collect a letter and a W/T Operator and take them to Socotra Island. The letter, addressed to the Sultan, was dropped in a weighted mail sack with parachute, on what...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2020, 22:01
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

spitfirek5054...

spitfirek5054 (https://www.pprune.org/members/353110-spitfirek5054). You are quite correct- Thanks

Silly boy, I got stuck in Herc mode. Correct number from my log book is 'VW200'. Post amended.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2020, 11:28
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Ferry Flight:Khormaksar -Little Staughton, Bedfordshire

In July 1962 we ferried Valetta VW 200 ( Captained by F/L Keith Webster) from Khormaksar to Wadi Halfa and then on to, El Adem, Luqa, Orange, Lyneham ( Cliffe Pypard 4 star transit accommodation) and...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2020, 10:41
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Around Khormaksar in quieter times -1962/3

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1333/pict0024_2__8c3e9e4f496566c597d187324f1820af3ae59b3b.jpeg
Fisherman's Bay - 1962/3

Once acclimatised, I thoroughly enjoyed my tour...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2020, 11:14
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

SLXOwft Thank you for your reply to the RAFA...

SLXOwft

Thank you for your reply to the RAFA Air Mail magazine question.
I have passed on your information to the Editor.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2020, 22:07
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Geriaviator, Lovely old pictures of Khormaksar...

Geriaviator,
Lovely old pictures of Khormaksar and Aden.
Totally agree with you and MPN11 about Photobucket.

I am spending a lot of time reinstating the photos that were blocked (get a life I...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2020, 16:09
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

RAFA Air Mail Magazine Oct-Dec

I came across this article in the Air Mail magazine. PPpruners may have some ideas as to why they were there?


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Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2020, 14:33
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Could this be Dhala? Similarities with ICM's...

Could this be Dhala? Similarities with ICM's photo looking at the hilltop buildings and backdrop.
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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2020, 11:29
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Dhala Airstrip Aden Protectorate 1962/3

I think this is Dhala airstrip. Cannot find it on Google Earth ( but then the photo was taken about 60 years ago ) so maybe anyone on Prune from 78 Sqn, 84 Sqn or 233 Sqn might be able to confirm. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2020, 10:14
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

For Exrigger

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1316/pict0013_0c6fe9d449c9358abace31a494f1089ace466286.jpeg
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2020, 15:19
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Military Parade at Lahej 20miles N. of Khormaksar.

A group from 233 Sqn travelled with wives and girlfriends to Lahej, about 20 miles North of Khormaksar, to view this military spectacular. This was in 1962 or 1963 when travel was relatively safe. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2017, 15:01
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Kamaran Island was a fishing destination from...

Kamaran Island was a fishing destination from Khormaksar. I flew both JJ and his predecessor FER there. On one occasion we had to spend the night there sleeping in a very basic, derelict hut on...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2015, 21:58
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

233Sqn Supply Drop Hilyan

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1765x1218/scan_7_2_83a55e88909ef7088bd42ad81e7c3697b0df3384.jpeg
Intelligence Report of our drop


The Intelligence report above is referred to...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2015, 22:13
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Masirah circa 1963

Valettas had a milk run, probably 3 or 4 times a week to Riyan Salalah and Masirah. On this occasion we carried the Salalah football team to Masirah for a match

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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2015, 15:38
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Crater Shops

I was lucky to have been there in 1962/3. You could wander around with impunity then and I did not have any knowledge of trouble brewing. I believe the troubles started about mid 1964. There were...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2015, 23:30
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Sights and Smells of Khormaksar before terrorist activity

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Ocean going dhow in Aden harbour. 1962...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2015, 22:37
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Tarshyne

JW411
Thanks for the lovely pictures of Tarshyne.

I was at there in 1962/3 and when not flying would go on my air-conditioned Lambretta scooter to Tarshyne. For me it was wonderful to 'cool off'...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2015, 14:56
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Dhala Airstrip & CSE show May 1963

Dhala airstrip was regularly visited by 233Sqn Valettas. You could only land and take-off one way. An overshoot on a missed approach could be a challenge. ( I think that this is Dhala).


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Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2015, 10:56
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

Aircraft Pan at Khormaksar circa 1963

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1333/pict0175_19ea638847a8416a5e2587e833c3cecb078610f5.jpeg
My own work...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2015, 22:33
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

233 Sqn Khormaksar Supply Drop Sequence Circa 1963

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En Route to DZ. Door off for supply drop...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2015, 15:33
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

233 Sqn Khormaksar Low Level near Beihan

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Valetta cockpit...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2015, 22:44
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

JW411 Thanks for your kind comment about...

JW411

Thanks for your kind comment about 'Going Home'. Aden looks quite attractive from afar!

You mentioned Mitchinson, well, he is the person reading his mail in post No 177. He was detached...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2015, 23:32
Replies: 843
Views: 352,275
Posted By DeanoP

78 Squadron Twin Pioneers

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Twin Pins upcountry from Khormaksar. Can't remember where. Taken 1962/3. Possibly...
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