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I want to post a really good photo I took of 558 with my present ship sheltering underneath, at the moment the site won't let me. Maybe it will subsequently allow this. Jon Tye. 44(R)sqn QFI (Vulcans '64 - '78)
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Jon
I had a similar problem; use the link below, all will be explained.
Just to clarify for younger prunes, the 44(R) refers to "Rhodesia", not "Reserve" squadron.
I was on the other elephant sqn during the latter part of your Vulcan time ('75 to '81).
Mister B (I'm not Admin - just pasted in the reply sent to me)
How do I post photographs or diagrams?
Simply follow this link and all will be revealed.
Image Posting on PPRune - a guide - PPRuNe Forums
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I had a similar problem; use the link below, all will be explained.
Just to clarify for younger prunes, the 44(R) refers to "Rhodesia", not "Reserve" squadron.
I was on the other elephant sqn during the latter part of your Vulcan time ('75 to '81).Mister B (I'm not Admin - just pasted in the reply sent to me)
How do I post photographs or diagrams?
Simply follow this link and all will be revealed.
Image Posting on PPRune - a guide - PPRuNe Forums
Regards
PPRuNe Admin
Would your present ship be a Europa, Jon?
I remember your displays from your 44(Zim) days - if you are still having problems uploading the image, then send me a PM and I'll give you an e-mail address to which you can send the image and I'll upload it to Photobucket for you, then send you the link.
I remember your displays from your 44(Zim) days - if you are still having problems uploading the image, then send me a PM and I'll give you an e-mail address to which you can send the image and I'll upload it to Photobucket for you, then send you the link.
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Jon, well done, you found Pprune at last. Will you be at Newark reunion?
Have you found this thread yet?
http://www.pprune.org/aviation-histo...an-merged.html
Have you found this thread yet?
http://www.pprune.org/aviation-histo...an-merged.html
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
FED, you are joking?
Actually not that modern but designed to enable the aircraft for avoid CuGr
Actually not that modern but designed to enable the aircraft for avoid CuGr
When I said 'modern' I meant in relation to the aircraft. It looks as if they have cut a hole for it and sealed it with roofing felt. I can see the need; the last thing you want to fly into with a veteran aircraft is severe turbulence. However, Terrain Following Radar seems to be the answer.
Fareastdriver, the Vulcan in question is XM655, not XH558. It is maintained in ground running condition only at Wellesbourne Mountford aerodrome and is not permitted to fly.
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I'm a bit more intrigued by the old ladies sheltering under the aircraft; why are they dressed as men? Jehovah...
As for avoiding weather, the primary radar - H2S (Highly, Highly Secret) - operated by immensely skilled nav radars was the preferred weapon of choice for detecting chunky CBs and other dodgy looking clouds.
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As for avoiding weather, the primary radar - H2S (Highly, Highly Secret) - operated by immensely skilled nav radars was the preferred weapon of choice for detecting chunky CBs and other dodgy looking clouds.
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That would be an interesting photograph to analyze; the B52 is undoubtedly a Big Ugly Fellow, but the underwing space is not that high and is fairly well cluttered by engines (and in some cases fuel tanks and munitions). Any chance of getting a copy on here?
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There is a nice picture here: Convair B-36 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia of a B29 and a B36. Now the Vulcan might have got under a bit of the B36. they had one at Offutt museum in 1965.
You've got be kidding- that's photoshopped, yes?
I mean, a bomber with six pusher props and 4 jets under the wings? What nut-job would design an aircraft like that?
You'll be telling me next they had a tunnel from the flight deck back to the tail that you went down on a little trolley like someone in The Great Escape!
Get outta here!
Actually there was still one at Offutt in 1976 IIRC, P-N. Hope they've got it under cover somewhere now. Parked our Victor 1 near it on a families open day static display - Beauty and the Beast!
I mean, a bomber with six pusher props and 4 jets under the wings? What nut-job would design an aircraft like that?
You'll be telling me next they had a tunnel from the flight deck back to the tail that you went down on a little trolley like someone in The Great Escape!
Get outta here!
Actually there was still one at Offutt in 1976 IIRC, P-N. Hope they've got it under cover somewhere now. Parked our Victor 1 near it on a families open day static display - Beauty and the Beast!