Nimrod MR2 Out of Service Magazine - Stories, Photos & Dits Wanted

[fincastle84]

Addendum to Kinloss scruffs

I've just checked my log book. The party commenced 23 March 1982 & finished in the early hours of the 24th.

We flew our first Op sortie on the 20th. Obviously I can't discuss the details here but it went rather well, to the extent that Jim Morris bought us all a beer!

A very rare event for a Kinloss Stn Cdr to buy beer for a 42 crew. In fact a very rare event for JM to buy anyone a beer, period!

[davejb]

After coming back from one of those long sorties very late at night/early morning I met Gp Capt Morris in the KS briefing room, he asked
'Are you coming or going'
and, as I never had a career anyway, I replied 'I wish I knew Sir'....

[QTRZulu]

FE Hoppy

I also vaguely recall a 21st birthday party whilst in Grootfontein, tennis at midnight, a crate of champagne from the corner shop and to top it off, BA hosting of the highest order in Nairobi - well almost the highest order

As I recall, at that dinner the skipper went for the multi coloured sequined DJ that was about 10 sizes too large. I myself was somewhat more dignified in a moth eaten beige suit that had stains I do not wish to know the origin of all down the front - what a sight we must have been

[J.A.F.O.]

Best of luck with the book; as Rossian and Not Long Here said can you keep us updated here with how to get a copy and with any end of service events.

Cheers

[richlear]

I have a copy of the book Pyro Nash produced - can't remember what it is called now but could be "then & now"? I can scan & send some of the cartoons...

Cheers

rich

[kb661]

Fellow Kipper Mates,
I am editing the book tonight and tomorrow with the aim of getting it proof read on Monday & Tuesday. Any more submissions would be appreciated.

Thanks

KB
Email address removed - Deadline passed

[donpizmeov]

Had the pleasure to be one of the OZ pilot exchanges to Kinloss in the 90s. Would love a copy of the book once done if you could send some details. Will the book explain exactly what the AEO did? Could never work that bit out. I think my liver has almost recovered from those back bar chats with Sqnldr William Spate (OBE!!!) about the joys of round engines.

CRU 7 201 (thats the non Homo Sqn (not that there is anything wrong with that!!))

Edited cause I got the wrong f@cking cru number. Where is a good "I concur" AEO when you need one?

[JimNich]

Pity, I've only just come across this.

[Not Long Here]

"Will the book explain exactly what the AEO did? Could never work that bit out."

I would have thought that even a Pilot from the West Island would have known about the AEO's Dimmer Switches

[Dimmer Switch]

Don's AEO's Job

As I recall Don, your AEOs mainly had to stop the fat jokes getting from Tac onto Crew intercomm

[thunderbird7]

Airborne Eating Officer - thought that was obvious?

[Ivan Rogov]

The idea that the AEO only has one job (dimmer switch operator) is both childish and insulting; they have another much more important role.....................

keeping the sun off the Tac screen. I have seen AEOs sit steadfast in their seat for up to 10 hours, this selfless sacrifice has lead to them suffering an extremely high rate of chalfonts. How do they answer the call of nature on these marathon sit ins I hear you ask, well it's classified, lets just say it involves a bag.

[donpizmeov]

Dimmer we all know real AEOs wear superman outfits. Hope your keeping well mate.

Now what did it cost if Fiats name was mentioned?

The Don.

[retrosgone]

Don

I think it cost 3 weeks in the cooler - followed by a round of port for both Messes, and if you were really unlucky - a posting to 120.

[andgo]

Ah FIAT, I do remember that it evolved into 'Fiat Panda' on one trip and finally 'FIST'

[FE Hoppy]

@QTRZulu

ahh yes, midnight tennis with the peace corps if I remember correctly

and what billy left in the pool in Nairobi

[kb661]

Ladies & Gents,
Thanks for all the stories. I have finished writing the magazine. It is going off to be proof read.

Thanks for all your stories.

KB

[Snorky1957]

Samantha's scans

fincastle84, I can't seem to PM you, maybe it is de-selected on your account. I would enjoy seeing the scans and I would bet that there are lots of familiar faces from 42 SQN/236 OCU.

Snorky1957
236 OCU 86-92

[PingDit]

I remember with some amusement when on 42 in the late 70's, the sight of my old AEO Dave MacDonald driving his Fiat 500 to work in the mornings. He used to give a lift to 'Stretch' our 6'6" Nav who would wear an old leather flying helmet and goggles and have his head poking out of the sunroof like a tank commander. Even funnier when he gave hand signals!

Ping

[Two-Tone-Blue]

@ snorky ...

fincastle84, I can't seem to PM you, maybe it is de-selected on your account. I would enjoy seeing the scans and I would bet that there are lots of familiar faces from 42 SQN/236 OCU.

I have also tried to PM him. Regret to inform that fincastle84 has been banned from PPRuNe.

fincastle84
Banned... Persona Non Grata

I suspect it may relate to the heated discussions in the Cabin Crew Forum [from which I have temporarily banned on at least 4 occasions over the last month or so].

RIP, fincastle84. I hope they didn't block you IP address; they did on my last ban, so that I couldn't even read PPRuNe.