Bye Bye Klassic
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Bye Bye Klassic
So the K is to be put down at the end of October, no more extensions according to the latest IBN...
What will all the Eng and Nav mafias do now...??
What will all the Eng and Nav mafias do now...??
Last edited by downsizer; 18th Jul 2013 at 16:45.
I suspect they either, hope to be re allocated to another aircraft, or, moved to a training role, or, remuster to another trade, or, take the money and head for civvy street. Whatever choice you make Gentlemen, I for one salute your service, respect your feelings and, wish you all the best for the future.
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Are they having a farewell bash for all ex Ten guys?
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Now that's an idea
I, probably like many, assumed we were talking about the venerable C130K, however, there are indeed a couple of 'Ks' about to retire. I can only go on experience from GW1, but, as part of a two man GE team allocated to see all C130 traffic through, bumping in to a two man VC10 GE team in the mess bar. We agreed a 12 on 12 off shift. One of each aircraft with the qualified man leading. Never worked in any team with more vim and vigour during my whole time in the service. I will always extract the urine from VC10 GE's, I would never disrespect either their commitment nor professionalism.
Nos tutus Vos quisnam super ut receptum
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PS Boys, if you organise it, they will come.
Nos tutus Vos quisnam super ut receptum
Smudge
PS Boys, if you organise it, they will come.
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Am I right in saying the NATO reporting name for the IL 62 (the VC10 lookalike) was 'Classic'?
Don't suppose there are many, if any, of those still around?
Don't suppose there are many, if any, of those still around?
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Farewell bash to all 3 retiring types is a fantastic idea. Sadly I doubt the powers that be at the " AT Super Hub" would allow it as it may be seen as a bonding effort by crews both ground and air , and that would not be seen as good for morale amongst the fun detectors!
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Originally Posted by Tankertrashnav
Am I right in saying the NATO reporting name for the IL 62 (the VC10 lookalike) was 'Classic'?
Don't suppose there are many, if any, of those still around?
Don't suppose there are many, if any, of those still around?
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"Classic"
Hate to be spotter-ish...but an Air Koryu (N Korea) Classic departed Bangkok's Suvranabhumi airport 2 weeks ago; flew over my golf hole. Google assisted with the airline id....noisy...as you'd expect
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Farewell bash to all 3 retiring types is a fantastic idea.
The C130 formation departure from L**nham was enjoyed by the residents of Wiltshire who came out in their thousands to watch, there was even a painting to mark the event. Would the residents of Aston, Bampton & Clanfield want to miss out on a similar opportunity to show their appreciation?
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As there appears to be a greater concentration of NIMBYs around the Secret Oxon Airbase than there was around the Secret Wilts Airbase, they'd probably all just ring up and complain about the noise of the totally uneccessary flypast
Thanks Rhino and jaysi.
Be great to see the Air Koryu Classic being invited to Brize to do some circuits,alternating with a "ten", just to see which one annoyed the Nimby locals more!
Be great to see the Air Koryu Classic being invited to Brize to do some circuits,alternating with a "ten", just to see which one annoyed the Nimby locals more!
Tankertrashnav,
The IL-62 was in low scale production in the early 1990s. The following IL-62 was completed in 2004 from an example partially built in the 1990s. It was delivered to Sudan.
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Other operators.
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
The IL-62 was in low scale production in the early 1990s. The following IL-62 was completed in 2004 from an example partially built in the 1990s. It was delivered to Sudan.
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Other operators.
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Ilyushin Il-62M Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Thanks for the pics, TEEJ.
Never noticed before that like the Victor I used to fly in the IL 62 has a "tailwheel" (or in fact 2). We used to call ours the 19th wheel, can't recall it ever being required to do its job!
Never noticed before that like the Victor I used to fly in the IL 62 has a "tailwheel" (or in fact 2). We used to call ours the 19th wheel, can't recall it ever being required to do its job!
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Originally Posted by ""Tankertrashnav
Never noticed before that like the Victor I used to fly in the IL 62 has a "tailwheel" (or in fact 2). We used to call ours the 19th wheel, can't recall it ever being required to do its job!
Thanks for the pics, TEEJ.
Never noticed before that like the Victor I used to fly in the IL 62 has a "tailwheel" (or in fact 2). We used to call ours the 19th wheel, can't recall it ever being required to do its job!
Never noticed before that like the Victor I used to fly in the IL 62 has a "tailwheel" (or in fact 2). We used to call ours the 19th wheel, can't recall it ever being required to do its job!