Global Aviation Magazine : 60 Years of the Hercules
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If there are any Herc Thread followers out there who have Albert pictures (remembering that this is a public forum) but they're not sure how to post them on PPRuNe ... then I'm very happy to help. Just PM me to make contact and we'll go from there
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If there are any Herc Thread followers out there who have Albert pictures (remembering that this is a public forum) but they're not sure how to post them on PPRuNe ... then I'm very happy to help. Just PM me to make contact and we'll go from there
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Gents ...
I came across this pic a couple of days ago and thought this might be another joyous avenue to add to RAF Alberts Photo Album. Yes we've had some Fighter Famil and AAR pics ... but some hardcore tailgating images would be a nice treat
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I will just add that I'm not sure the C-130 in the above image is one of QE's Finest ... that crewman's bonedome/kit looks a little North American ... but I could be wrong
I came across this pic a couple of days ago and thought this might be another joyous avenue to add to RAF Alberts Photo Album. Yes we've had some Fighter Famil and AAR pics ... but some hardcore tailgating images would be a nice treat
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I will just add that I'm not sure the C-130 in the above image is one of QE's Finest ... that crewman's bonedome/kit looks a little North American ... but I could be wrong
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Worry not Sir Doug, Its my policy to not post pics of people on here without permission -especially if they are interesting-which sadly means I have several thousand unpostable pics !
I think the only one I have of you from CHS is you receiving first aid on your knee in the back of the aeroplane
I'll try and get on here later to post some flying pics-I've got some from the beach too - gots to get me chores done first !
I think the only one I have of you from CHS is you receiving first aid on your knee in the back of the aeroplane
I'll try and get on here later to post some flying pics-I've got some from the beach too - gots to get me chores done first !
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Like this Coff
This was classified 'Shags in confidence' for many years but its so available now on the internet-not my snap incidentally but I know someone who was there.
Some of the stories circulating about what happened next make me chuckle.
This was classified 'Shags in confidence' for many years but its so available now on the internet-not my snap incidentally but I know someone who was there.
Some of the stories circulating about what happened next make me chuckle.
Coff #1602,
That Loadie looks far too underweight to qualify as an RAF model
The scenery looks pretty like 29 Palms, and might suggest USMC activity, particularly with the Harriers. I await being corrected. The beach shots are great, well done on helping Doug post them. Chickenlover, you really do spoil us.
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That Loadie looks far too underweight to qualify as an RAF model
The scenery looks pretty like 29 Palms, and might suggest USMC activity, particularly with the Harriers. I await being corrected. The beach shots are great, well done on helping Doug post them. Chickenlover, you really do spoil us.Smudge
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Two more 'tailgating' snaps - first, not mine-from a public website
This one taken from the ramp of a 7th SOS Talon of a 47 Sqn A/C
The other form of tailgating popular at Lyneham
This one taken from the ramp of a 7th SOS Talon of a 47 Sqn A/C
The other form of tailgating popular at Lyneham
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Drag old mate ... You'll be in trouble when AA62 gets back re LM standard vital statistics
Oops ... Sorry Drag (Beer next time I see you) ... substitute name <<Smudge >>
Oops ... Sorry Drag (Beer next time I see you) ... substitute name <<Smudge >>
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Not me Coff, It was Smudge who was referring to the waistline of our LMs. I think AA62 would be in favour of Wednesday afternoon sports. The giveaway in the picture of the two AV8s is the absence of the stupid waist belt we were asked to wear. The US system was far superior. How our lot got away with declaring it ALARP I know not when the Mk60/61 was around. AA62 would have picked this up in the HEART report.
Nov4- yes the floor is not a K. Most likely US.
What about the floor with 300 in close formation. I think it could be one of our Js. Again not a K for the reasons Nov4 states. Chickenlover will fill us in
Who cares anyway - great pictures.
Not sure if one of my Fb friends uses the star jump picture in his profile. It may be him.
Nov4- yes the floor is not a K. Most likely US.
What about the floor with 300 in close formation. I think it could be one of our Js. Again not a K for the reasons Nov4 states. Chickenlover will fill us in
Who cares anyway - great pictures.
Not sure if one of my Fb friends uses the star jump picture in his profile. It may be him.
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Yes the photo with 300 behind it is taken from a J. The roller is fitted direct to the floor and not into transverse beams that were fitted to the floor points.
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Unless I've got the pics confused, the 300 pic predates the 'J' by quite a few years....I believe it was taken from a US Herc though. Could be wrong though as I'm wrong quite a lot these days
Drag #1612,
Thanks for putting it right, it was me who dared to suggest I could not relate the LM on the ramp as RAF, due to his lack of girth !! I'm sure AA62 will have words on his return, meanwhile, let's enjoy the feast that Chickenlover seems to have. I have some tailgating pictures which might be worthy of this thread. Taken by our Nav at the time, a well known Boris of 24, these were taken on trips in and out of Kuwait after cease fire GW1;
All from the ramp, I'm surprised a Nav knew where the ramp was (no offence Doug). Im sure this one, taken by the very same Boris needs no introduction;
Whatever the conflict, in its time the 'K' was there.
Coff #1609, the piper, Perhaps Kilwhang might have an opinion.
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Thanks for putting it right, it was me who dared to suggest I could not relate the LM on the ramp as RAF, due to his lack of girth !! I'm sure AA62 will have words on his return, meanwhile, let's enjoy the feast that Chickenlover seems to have. I have some tailgating pictures which might be worthy of this thread. Taken by our Nav at the time, a well known Boris of 24, these were taken on trips in and out of Kuwait after cease fire GW1;
All from the ramp, I'm surprised a Nav knew where the ramp was (no offence Doug). Im sure this one, taken by the very same Boris needs no introduction;
Whatever the conflict, in its time the 'K' was there.
Coff #1609, the piper, Perhaps Kilwhang might have an opinion.
Smudge
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I remember the nose wheel of that 747'being liberated and taking its place in the 24 Crewroom........until the TV expose revealing spares from that aircraft being sold on the black market. Nose wheel disappeared rapidly (as did loads of other memorabilia I.e Bugis Street sign 
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BTW - Boris - the original Sheikh y'awad I believe!!
)BTW - Boris - the original Sheikh y'awad I believe!!
DC Thumb,
Spot on with Boris and Sheikh Yawad. I think I posted the story elsewhere on PPRUNE. He was a brave lad, who took up the mantle when our skipper bottled it. If anyone wants a reprise, I can post it again. Great memory.
Smudge
Spot on with Boris and Sheikh Yawad. I think I posted the story elsewhere on PPRUNE. He was a brave lad, who took up the mantle when our skipper bottled it. If anyone wants a reprise, I can post it again. Great memory.
Smudge
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A quick question. Chickenlovers star jump #1607, I notice that the air deflector doors are closed. We're they only used for para door exits ? And what benefits did they offer ? Whilst I was trained to fix them, no one ever told me how they benefitted the paratrooper. I can only suspect that without them, some form of profile airflow would drag the jumper toward the empenage and risk injury. I bet AA62 will know.
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Smudge,
I don't ever recall the deflector doors being used for tailgate parachuting (SL or FF) The star jump pic is probably a Static Line Square most likely the BT80 if post 2000.
VX275 is probably best place to describe the benefits of the deflector doors in AA62s absence. He probably did the early trials.
Understand tailgating from A400M is worse than anything we have known before.
I don't ever recall the deflector doors being used for tailgate parachuting (SL or FF) The star jump pic is probably a Static Line Square most likely the BT80 if post 2000.
VX275 is probably best place to describe the benefits of the deflector doors in AA62s absence. He probably did the early trials.
Understand tailgating from A400M is worse than anything we have known before.