Bravo November
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BZ is the naval flag signal meaning "well done", or so I believe (I am a mere Pongo). I was subtly congratulating Karma on successfully stirring up a hornet's nest with his humour, which seems to have gone right over the head of a lot of the drongos on PPruNe. Including yours?
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Guys, you all need to be careful having a go at Karma.
If he says he is ex-SAS then I for one believe him. After all, who in their right mind would lie about such a thing.
Karma. To shut up all these doubting Thomases, why don't you regale us with some of your brave deeds.
Were you HALO qualified by the way. Some of the Albert guys on here may have met you!
If he says he is ex-SAS then I for one believe him. After all, who in their right mind would lie about such a thing.
Karma. To shut up all these doubting Thomases, why don't you regale us with some of your brave deeds.
Were you HALO qualified by the way. Some of the Albert guys on here may have met you!
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I was interested because as far as I recall it was the sole survivor of the Atlantic Conveyor loss in 1982.
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Not a very good photo, but at least the type of Helicopter at Ascension is obvious.
I used to hate the Rotors Running Refuels, as my little legs were gritblasted every time, the refuelling point being close to where the Vulcans were parked.
I used to hate the Rotors Running Refuels, as my little legs were gritblasted every time, the refuelling point being close to where the Vulcans were parked.
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If he says he is ex-SAS then I for one believe him. After all, who in their right mind would lie about such a thing.
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Originally Posted by Cornish Jac
500N - being in pedant mood, I think you'll find that the Jolly Green was the CH53 not the Wokka..
HH-3E Jolly Green Giant (Sea King with a tail ramp)
HH-53 Super Jollies (Super Jolly Green Giant, USAF version of CH-53A/D Sea Stallion)
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Bravo November
ZA718 details here
Bravo November - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The legend of 'Bravo November'
27 years old: the Chinook from the Falklands STILL serving in Helmand | Mail Online
BBC - BBC Radio 4 Programmes - It's My Story, Bravo November
Although the programme above has been removed, I have an MP3 of it. If anyone would like a copy of it pm me.
A living legend.
Keep going BN, keep going......
FF
Bravo November - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The legend of 'Bravo November'
27 years old: the Chinook from the Falklands STILL serving in Helmand | Mail Online
BBC - BBC Radio 4 Programmes - It's My Story, Bravo November
Although the programme above has been removed, I have an MP3 of it. If anyone would like a copy of it pm me.
A living legend.
Keep going BN, keep going......
FF
GreenKnight121 - I fold!
Re. the Super JGG, I believe it was that model that was used for mine clearance in the Suez Canal. They were flown into Akrotiri on Galaxys and re-assembled. Being on Whirlwinds at the time we had to go and have a look at these 'large cousins'. On the starboard o/h panel was a switch labelled 'Zeroise'(sic) we couldn't find anyone to ask so we assumed that this was for use when everything turned to worms and operating it put you back to where you started from!!
Re. the Super JGG, I believe it was that model that was used for mine clearance in the Suez Canal. They were flown into Akrotiri on Galaxys and re-assembled. Being on Whirlwinds at the time we had to go and have a look at these 'large cousins'. On the starboard o/h panel was a switch labelled 'Zeroise'(sic) we couldn't find anyone to ask so we assumed that this was for use when everything turned to worms and operating it put you back to where you started from!!
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discussion of the switch here (though in a different aircraft)
http://www.f-16.net/index.php?name=P...wtopic&p=76307
discussion of the switch here (though in a different aircraft)
http://www.f-16.net/index.php?name=P...wtopic&p=76307
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I was the Duty Air Engineer on the flight deck of Hermes on the day of the Atlantic Conveyor incident and hence the arrival of Bravo Novembeer on our aft outboard helicopter spots. The Duty Flyco ( a stubble headed Lt.Cdr) called me on the flight deck loop and asked "Duty Engineer on deck - could you get the Chinook folded - its completely blocking my 5 & 6 (or some such number) helicopter spots." Needless to say we didn't have any Chinook gear on board to deal with (what seemed to me) massive bolts in the Chinook rotorhead. I think BN went inshore next day accompanied by a Lynx due to the comms fit on the Chinook not being compatible with the comms in operaton at the time. -My memories of BN - came to mind when I saw this thread.
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Interesting dit, Lower Hangar.
Probably just as well you didn't get the blades off. I can see the Flash signal now.
FM HMS HERMES
TO 18 SQN RAF
INFO RAF GUTERSLOH
Z O 251900Z MAY 82
UNCLAS
BT
REQUIRE TORQUE SETTING FOR CHINOOK ROTOR BOLTS. REGRET INCONVENIENCE.
BT
Probably just as well you didn't get the blades off. I can see the Flash signal now.
FM HMS HERMES
TO 18 SQN RAF
INFO RAF GUTERSLOH
Z O 251900Z MAY 82
UNCLAS
BT
REQUIRE TORQUE SETTING FOR CHINOOK ROTOR BOLTS. REGRET INCONVENIENCE.
BT
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Interesting dit, Lower Hangar.
Probably just as well you didn't get the blades off. I can see the Flash signal now.
FM HMS HERMES
TO 18 SQN RAF
INFO RAF GUTERSLOH
Z O 251900Z MAY 82
UNCLAS
BT
REQUIRE TORQUE SETTING FOR CHINOOK ROTOR BOLTS. REGRET INCONVENIENCE.
BT
Probably just as well you didn't get the blades off. I can see the Flash signal now.
FM HMS HERMES
TO 18 SQN RAF
INFO RAF GUTERSLOH
Z O 251900Z MAY 82
UNCLAS
BT
REQUIRE TORQUE SETTING FOR CHINOOK ROTOR BOLTS. REGRET INCONVENIENCE.
BT
