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Currently to be found at Bruntingthorpe are three taxiable Buccaneers. The latest aircraft to achieve this was XW544, which moved under its own power yesterday, for the first time in 27 years. This Buccaneer plus XX894 and XX900, are also in taxiable condition at Bruntingthorpe. They should be joined by a fourth aircraft soon, when XX889 makes the journey by road, from Kemble.
Hope all Buccaneer crews enjoy reading this news.
Hunty
Currently to be found at Bruntingthorpe are three taxiable Buccaneers. The latest aircraft to achieve this was XW544, which moved under its own power yesterday, for the first time in 27 years. This Buccaneer plus XX894 and XX900, are also in taxiable condition at Bruntingthorpe. They should be joined by a fourth aircraft soon, when XX889 makes the journey by road, from Kemble.
Hope all Buccaneer crews enjoy reading this news.
Hunty
iRaven: "Taxiable" or "Taxyable"?
"Taxi" has been forced into the aviation language to replace "taxy" over the last few decades, largely through ignorance. Even go to an aircrew briefing, and "taxi" is used, and you are considered odd by using "taxy".
Changing times unfortunately - probably a reflection on spelling not being such a big deal in the X-Y gens !!
"Taxi" has been forced into the aviation language to replace "taxy" over the last few decades, largely through ignorance. Even go to an aircrew briefing, and "taxi" is used, and you are considered odd by using "taxy".
Changing times unfortunately - probably a reflection on spelling not being such a big deal in the X-Y gens !!
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"Taxiable" or "Taxyable"?
Just wondered how much the fare was from Bruntigthorpe to Leicester would be!
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"Taxiable" or "Taxyable"?
Just wondered how much the fare was from Bruntigthorpe to Leicester would be!
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900 was the 1st Bucc I ever lay hands on. I remember it sitting on jacks, ready for hyds on. The rig was powered up and it looked like a cartoon colander, fluid peeing in all directions. Happy days. Well done to all at Bruntingthorpe for their efforts.
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Microsoft's "US English" is to blame!
I suspect the gradual deterioration in Queens English is due in part to Microsoft's spell checker..... as well as the proliferation of US tv shows.
How many UK crew know and refer to the re-ignition of the oxygen in exhaust gases as "reheat" and not as "afterburn"? Sadly not many.
As for "TAXY Checks" rather than TAXI Checks", well I have altered my aircrafts checklist into proper English!
How many UK crew know and refer to the re-ignition of the oxygen in exhaust gases as "reheat" and not as "afterburn"? Sadly not many.
As for "TAXY Checks" rather than TAXI Checks", well I have altered my aircrafts checklist into proper English!
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Nice pic 55
squadron 809 MK2( Phoenix ) Carrying 8X1000lbs bombs, Hms Ark Royal Just sticking up a Mk1, when it all started in 63 with "Spiv" CDR A.J.Leahy MBE. DSC..jpg)
squadron 809 MK2( Phoenix ) Carrying 8X1000lbs bombs, Hms Ark Royal Just sticking up a Mk1, when it all started in 63 with "Spiv" CDR A.J.Leahy MBE. DSC.
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...XX894 and XX900, are also in taxiable condition at Bruntingthorpe. They should be joined by a fourth aircraft soon, when XX889 makes the journey by road, from Kemble...
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"Taxi for Airpolice"
I like Buccs, I recall seeing them angry and thinking that it looked so right.
But, I can't imagine it will be practical as a taxi. Impressive yeah, but really, a Taxi? Think about the hen nights in a pink fire engine going round some cities nowadays. A Bucc is much more impressive but with only one passenger? As for the thought of a drunk trying to climb up into the back seat, with or without a curry, it just seems impractical.
But, I can't imagine it will be practical as a taxi. Impressive yeah, but really, a Taxi? Think about the hen nights in a pink fire engine going round some cities nowadays. A Bucc is much more impressive but with only one passenger? As for the thought of a drunk trying to climb up into the back seat, with or without a curry, it just seems impractical.
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Bucc Taxi?
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You don't know about the "panniers" that could be fitted on the Bomb Door then? No need to climb any ladders - as one of the "1 Shed" FLMs found out to his cost one lunchtime! One pannier could probably take 3 or 4 at a push.
You don't know about the "panniers" that could be fitted on the Bomb Door then? No need to climb any ladders - as one of the "1 Shed" FLMs found out to his cost one lunchtime! One pannier could probably take 3 or 4 at a push.
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Weston Buccaneer
Does anyone have any info about the Buccaneer that has been sitting on the tarmac at Weston civilian airfield to the west of Dublin for some time? Looks like a fish out of water.
airpolice: But, I can't imagine it will be practical as a taxi. Impressive yeah, but really, a Taxi?
OK you guys, it's about time you learnt the real banter. The Bucc was a "jet" or a "cab", but never a "taxi"
Now if you wanted a "taxi", well that's a "fast black".
OK you guys, it's about time you learnt the real banter. The Bucc was a "jet" or a "cab", but never a "taxi"
Now if you wanted a "taxi", well that's a "fast black".