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Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2024, 14:34
Replies: 836
Views: 261,592
Posted By Mogwi

A Sea Vixen once had a series of unexplained fuel...

A Sea Vixen once had a series of unexplained fuel transfer problems. When all else had failed to trace the snag, they (allegedly!) opened up the tank and found a cut-off Pusser’s chair.

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2024, 11:47
Replies: 42
Views: 7,723
Posted By Mogwi

In my experience (a long time ago!) most aircraft...

In my experience (a long time ago!) most aircraft further away than a mile or so, are simply a silhouette. The best example of close-in camouflage being valuable that I came across was RCAF F18s that...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2024, 21:28
Replies: 42
Views: 7,723
Posted By Mogwi

Just revealed. Known as 'Moggy'... I...

Just revealed. Known as 'Moggy'...

I resemble that!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 17:00
Replies: 1,217
Views: 417,204
Posted By Mogwi

Call me old fashioned but I really don’t think...

Call me old fashioned but I really don’t think drones count. I understand the sincere wish to congratulate the sterling efforts of the chaps but what next, pigeons carrying NAAFI rations?

But then...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2024, 10:35
Replies: 69
Views: 6,464
Posted By Mogwi

What does an occasional table do when it is not...

What does an occasional table do when it is not being a table? Sorry for drift squared!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2024, 12:24
Replies: 223
Views: 40,373
Posted By Mogwi

In the late ‘70s, we had a very good Meto at Güt...

In the late ‘70s, we had a very good Meto at Güt who had two lovely daughters - and went on to gain stardom on the TV. On one Friday afternoon, he rang the Squadron and advised an immediate stack to...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2024, 16:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,236
Posted By Mogwi

Personal best with the SHAR from Alert 5, during...

Personal best with the SHAR from Alert 5, during Corporate, was just less than 90 seconds (from fast asleep!). The HUD came to life as I exited the ski-jump. Mind you, there was a certain sense of...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2024, 13:38
Replies: 73
Views: 14,644
Posted By Mogwi

Hmm, that would take an eternity! 😊 Mog

Hmm, that would take an eternity! 😊

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2024, 09:58
Replies: 224
Views: 45,651
Posted By Mogwi

Aah, the Bushy-topped Tree! I was talking to a...

Aah, the Bushy-topped Tree! I was talking to a FAC in Germany one sunny afternoon, when he advised me that the reference point was a bushy-topped tree. When I asked if he was “‘avin a larf”, he said...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2024, 15:59
Replies: 224
Views: 45,651
Posted By Mogwi

Takes me back to my mis-spent youth when we not...

Takes me back to my mis-spent youth when we not only fablonned maps but soaked them in the bath! We then pealed off the back, so leaving just the top layer of paper along with the print, attached to...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2024, 14:57
Replies: 1,431
Views: 474,006
Posted By Mogwi

Should have gone to Specsavers! Mog

Should have gone to Specsavers!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2024, 09:24
Replies: 35
Views: 6,011
Posted By Mogwi

“Si vis pacem, para bellum” actually. If you...

“Si vis pacem, para bellum” actually. If you desire peace, prepare for war. Thank you Renatus (and Plato previously). Incidentally, this is where the name of the 9mm round comes from.

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2024, 16:43
Replies: 19
Views: 3,262
Posted By Mogwi

The main bitch about creamie QFIs was that they...

The main bitch about creamie QFIs was that they had little, or no Service experience. It strikes me that this young man has ample - and prob a few good dits to go with it.

Good on him!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2024, 16:28
Replies: 10,567
Views: 4,709,788
Posted By Mogwi

It’s OK, I got it! Mog

It’s OK, I got it!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2024, 16:39
Replies: 363
Views: 83,355
Posted By Mogwi

I think that you will find that Russia is pretty...

I think that you will find that Russia is pretty damn close to Alaska’s back yard!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2024, 14:04
Replies: 12
Views: 2,816
Posted By Mogwi

In 1967: WP801, WB671, WK634, WP904 and WK511. ...

In 1967: WP801, WB671, WK634, WP904 and WK511.

I went solo in WP 904 on 10th Feb 67 and flew my FHT with your father on 14th Feb in WK511. He unleashed me on an unsuspecting world of Service...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 16:10
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,415,434
Posted By Mogwi

Sounds like Soapy’s quick wit! Mog

Sounds like Soapy’s quick wit!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2024, 13:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,630
Posted By Mogwi

Yes. V de M was c200nm NW of the Task Force but...

Yes. V de M was c200nm NW of the Task Force but couldn’t launch because of wind over deck probs (ancient boilers didn’t help). Precise position was not known but was found by a SHAR during the night...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2024, 15:56
Replies: 224
Views: 45,651
Posted By Mogwi

They’d have to be pretty desperate if they wanted...

They’d have to be pretty desperate if they wanted me to dust off my No 5s!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2024, 15:48
Replies: 122
Views: 18,573
Posted By Mogwi

Well, BP, I for one would love my grandchildren...

Well, BP, I for one would love my grandchildren to experience what a I did when I joined Dartmouth straight from school in 1966. The camaraderie and esprit de corps was exceptional, we had an aim and...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 21:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,818
Posted By Mogwi

Good grief! Not a bushy-top tree in sight! How...

Good grief! Not a bushy-top tree in sight! How FAC has changed.

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 15:44
Replies: 122
Views: 18,573
Posted By Mogwi

War on woke

I see that the Defence Secretary has declared that;

“Time and resources are being squandered to promote a political agenda which is pitting individuals against each other, when what we need is a...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 12:27
Replies: 50
Views: 11,071
Posted By Mogwi

It’s called buffet, Blogs! Mog

It’s called buffet, Blogs!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2024, 14:02
Replies: 46
Views: 6,176
Posted By Mogwi

Worked for me! ...

Worked for me!

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/640x480/gloves_c5e00d59c0706ceb64a7d967386890776d8b54bd.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2024, 11:41
Replies: 50
Views: 11,071
Posted By Mogwi

Von Richthofen remarked, the day before he died,...

Von Richthofen remarked, the day before he died, that 80 was a good number. Perhaps 60 should be a “good number” for the Reds, given the parlours state of the RAF at present and the gathering storm...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2024, 16:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,564
Posted By Mogwi

I think it was just so the pilot didn’t get lost...

I think it was just so the pilot didn’t get lost 😊


Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2024, 15:51
Replies: 10,567
Views: 4,709,788
Posted By Mogwi

Nice! That will need a bit more than a few...

Nice! That will need a bit more than a few soft-wood wedges!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2024, 17:45
Replies: 10,567
Views: 4,709,788
Posted By Mogwi

Bloody hell, that looks familiar 😊 Mog

Bloody hell, that looks familiar 😊


Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2024, 20:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,233
Posted By Mogwi

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x673/barow_primary_4b22e9f5003db3f504a82b3fd00e32c4b3ffcf48.jpg
One I prepared earlier!

Note hooks on leading edge and "ragged" trailing...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2024, 15:40
Replies: 224
Views: 45,651
Posted By Mogwi

Mine is only for 10 years as well. Prob see me...

Mine is only for 10 years as well. Prob see me out, to be fair!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2024, 16:26
Replies: 46
Views: 9,417
Posted By Mogwi

Just about to plough in!

Just about to plough in!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2024, 13:27
Replies: 47
Views: 8,788
Posted By Mogwi

Still got the string vests in the loft! Shorts...

Still got the string vests in the loft! Shorts Aircrew Anti-Flash (in jolly blue/white gingham!) long gone though.

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2024, 13:23
Replies: 159
Views: 34,494
Posted By Mogwi

Many years ago, I had a job in RAF(G) which...

Many years ago, I had a job in RAF(G) which entailed me doing some fairly secret squirrel stuff. I had to use my private car (bashed-up old VW Beetle), was told to inflate my mileage by at least 10%...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2024, 12:44
Replies: 47
Views: 8,788
Posted By Mogwi

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/235x283/young_lad_73cc8d9863c819f9b2313d8817a7958081704009.jpg
Cravats OK in RN in 1966!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2024, 15:37
Replies: 75
Views: 20,740
Posted By Mogwi

Sorry, even though I agree with a lot of what he...

Sorry, even though I agree with a lot of what he says, I couldn’t force myself to read it right to the end. Didn’t his school teacher tell him that paragraphs need at least two sentences?

The...
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