When I lived in Carterton a Brit used to land around 06.30 hrs some days.
As reverse thrust was selected there was a popping sound then the roar of the props in reverse thrust. I heard this as I lay in bed contemplating getting up for work. I found it a comforting, familiar sound. After leaving the RAF and moving to N.Herts, for quite a few months, I used to lie in bed early in the morning still expecting to hear it!
Last edited by goudie; 1st Oct 2013 at 03:17.