RAF Bulldog XX546 ULAS
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Potcivvy,
Thanks for the feedback mate. Rest assurred XX546 is in good hands and is in tip top nick. She gets a regular runout and a few 'gentleman's aeros' to keep her fit.
Nice there are a few Bulldog's around still flying in UAS colours to remind us of those Halcian days.
All the best
Big Sand
Thanks for the feedback mate. Rest assurred XX546 is in good hands and is in tip top nick. She gets a regular runout and a few 'gentleman's aeros' to keep her fit.
Nice there are a few Bulldog's around still flying in UAS colours to remind us of those Halcian days.
All the best
Big Sand
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Jackonicko,
Thanks for the feedback. If you have an original ULAS ensignia that would be greatly appreciated. XX546 is preserved in very original markings and livery but the ensignia that covered the Battery Access Panel has been removed.
It would be nice to have her back in full squadron markings.
Thanks
Big Sand
Thanks for the feedback. If you have an original ULAS ensignia that would be greatly appreciated. XX546 is preserved in very original markings and livery but the ensignia that covered the Battery Access Panel has been removed.
It would be nice to have her back in full squadron markings.
Thanks
Big Sand
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Aircraftsnapper,
You certainly get around with that camera mate. If you have a shot of the ULAS emlem on the battery access hatch that would be greatly appreciated.
very best regards and thanks
Big Sand
You certainly get around with that camera mate. If you have a shot of the ULAS emlem on the battery access hatch that would be greatly appreciated.
very best regards and thanks
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Hey Betty,
Good to hear fro you mate. Trust all is well and you are still enjoying flying. Do you have any intel on another UGSAS reunion?.
If you are out at the flying element at Glasgow note the mug rack and lack of the smut drawer. Also note there is no smell of cooking Chiz Burgers heavy in the air. Ah, the halcian days when you had to bribe John $nderson a can of coke or a Mars Bar to drive the MT from the GUU to the flying element.
Good days long thought of and never forgotten.
Big Sand
Good to hear fro you mate. Trust all is well and you are still enjoying flying. Do you have any intel on another UGSAS reunion?.
If you are out at the flying element at Glasgow note the mug rack and lack of the smut drawer. Also note there is no smell of cooking Chiz Burgers heavy in the air. Ah, the halcian days when you had to bribe John $nderson a can of coke or a Mars Bar to drive the MT from the GUU to the flying element.
Good days long thought of and never forgotten.
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Kiwi Bulldog
Thought readers might like to know that I own the one Bulldog on the NZ Register, and would be interested in any anecdotes or recollections from those who may have flown XX657 (Cambridge UAS)
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Big Sand,
If it of any use to you I have a spare Phillips Auction catalogue from the May 2001 sale at which your aircraft was sold out of service. If you PM me with your address I'll drop it in the post. Used to be one half of Phillips aircraft department and thoroughly enjoyed the couple of sales I was involved in
If it of any use to you I have a spare Phillips Auction catalogue from the May 2001 sale at which your aircraft was sold out of service. If you PM me with your address I'll drop it in the post. Used to be one half of Phillips aircraft department and thoroughly enjoyed the couple of sales I was involved in
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BS,
Understood. Of course, getting close to an Easter camp for UGSAS. Did you ever remember doing Easter Camps at RAF Machrihanish?. I was at the famous (or should I say infamous) camps at Machrihanish when Big Sink ('the missing link') taxied onto a perimeter road in his Bulldog. To add insult to injury he called up on the UHF to say he was lost. Asked where he was the only thing he could see was a set of traffic lights.
Yes, not UGSAS's finest hour but great fun in the mess later and even after 26years. He, of course was duly 'Gschneidered' by the boss and went to bed somewhat 'rat faced' and still clutching his parking ticket.
Great days mate.
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Understood. Of course, getting close to an Easter camp for UGSAS. Did you ever remember doing Easter Camps at RAF Machrihanish?. I was at the famous (or should I say infamous) camps at Machrihanish when Big Sink ('the missing link') taxied onto a perimeter road in his Bulldog. To add insult to injury he called up on the UHF to say he was lost. Asked where he was the only thing he could see was a set of traffic lights.
Yes, not UGSAS's finest hour but great fun in the mess later and even after 26years. He, of course was duly 'Gschneidered' by the boss and went to bed somewhat 'rat faced' and still clutching his parking ticket.
Great days mate.
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Big Sand,
You'd gone (betty was still there) when 'Rambo' taxied on to the runway at Machrihanish with Bob 'I don't need a fcuking calculator' Little as QFI. He turned the wrong way and had about 18' of useable runway in front of him and 10,000' behind him. Bob asked if there may be a problem; 'Rambo' said 'No' and applied full power. Many debrief points!
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You'd gone (betty was still there) when 'Rambo' taxied on to the runway at Machrihanish with Bob 'I don't need a fcuking calculator' Little as QFI. He turned the wrong way and had about 18' of useable runway in front of him and 10,000' behind him. Bob asked if there may be a problem; 'Rambo' said 'No' and applied full power. Many debrief points!
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Hi Duncan Dis,
I indeed had gone by that time but had still suffered at the hands of 'Bob'. Unfortunate that Rambo picked the shortest part of one of the longest runways in Europe to do his shortfield takeoff
. Good man. Obviously he drank handsomely from the Gschneider later in the mess?
Rumour has it that Bob is now flying with Jet2?
How's things with you these days mate. If you are down near EGSF anytime give me a nod and we can do a spot of real flying in the Bulldog.
All the best
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I indeed had gone by that time but had still suffered at the hands of 'Bob'. Unfortunate that Rambo picked the shortest part of one of the longest runways in Europe to do his shortfield takeoff
. Good man. Obviously he drank handsomely from the Gschneider later in the mess?Rumour has it that Bob is now flying with Jet2?
How's things with you these days mate. If you are down near EGSF anytime give me a nod and we can do a spot of real flying in the Bulldog.
All the best
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Mate,
I'd love to. Not sure when I'm ever likely to be that way though. Just remember that...
If the prop stops,
Glide at 75 Knots.
And don't forget to say 'PAN'!
Duncs
I'd love to. Not sure when I'm ever likely to be that way though. Just remember that...
If the prop stops,
Glide at 75 Knots.
And don't forget to say 'PAN'!
Duncs
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Big Sand. The Geschnieder IS alive, if not well. The old, original one was a bit shabby, so I presented a new one, on my departure after QFIing for 4 years on the mighty UGSAS. Having said that, it's also seen better days...
Beagle. Wrong. The UAS still visits Kinloss for Easter, Summer and Autumn Camps. All the traditions are alive and very well...
Duncan D'S...glory days!!!
Beagle. Wrong. The UAS still visits Kinloss for Easter, Summer and Autumn Camps. All the traditions are alive and very well...
Duncan D'S...glory days!!!
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XX546
Although I spent most of my time in '07' XX553 looking back in my logbook I have a fair few hours on XX546 in 1994 with either Sqn Ldr 'Santa' Sills or Ryle or on my own and then a a fair amount with an ex-Tuc instructor when it became 'his' aircraft. I've got some air-air shots of some formation on my last trips that may have 546 in - I'll see if I can find them!
All the best, pop into Halton if you're ever up this way. We've got 3 Chipmunks and one of the black & yellow Bulldogs in one of our hangars!
All the best, pop into Halton if you're ever up this way. We've got 3 Chipmunks and one of the black & yellow Bulldogs in one of our hangars!
I have a fair few hours on XX546 in 1994 with either Sqn Ldr 'Santa' Sills....
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Hey Betty S,
Good to hear from you mate and thanks for keeping the Old Gschneider alive for a few more camps!
Likewise if you and Duncn D find yourselves in Cambridgeshire way do send me a note and let's do some Bulldog flying for 'auld lang syne'. Thankfully we and a few previous entries still were privilidge to have enjoyed still the golden years of the UAS- much loved and never forgotten!.
Anyone remember the St Mawgan Summer Camp of July 1984? Maybe just before your time Betty?
Big Sand
PS: Betty, do you remember the 'Chiz Burger' - a culninary delight of the flying element. Generally partaken on days of inclement Wx?
Good to hear from you mate and thanks for keeping the Old Gschneider alive for a few more camps!
Likewise if you and Duncn D find yourselves in Cambridgeshire way do send me a note and let's do some Bulldog flying for 'auld lang syne'. Thankfully we and a few previous entries still were privilidge to have enjoyed still the golden years of the UAS- much loved and never forgotten!.
Anyone remember the St Mawgan Summer Camp of July 1984? Maybe just before your time Betty?
Big Sand
PS: Betty, do you remember the 'Chiz Burger' - a culninary delight of the flying element. Generally partaken on days of inclement Wx?
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Ive just come across this site so I thought I would add my contribution
I was the very first VR to fly the bulldog back in November 1973 having chalked up a few hours on the chipmunk i was in the London University Air Squadron and during my time with them I flew xx544, xx545, xx546, xx547 and xx548
I was the very first VR to fly the bulldog back in November 1973 having chalked up a few hours on the chipmunk i was in the London University Air Squadron and during my time with them I flew xx544, xx545, xx546, xx547 and xx548