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5th Mar 2024, 11:19
Replies: 35
Views: 8,720
Posted By MPN11

Memories of the Alpha Jet concept? Why not, if...

Memories of the Alpha Jet concept? Why not, if you could get NATO Air forces to agree on a common type and capability.
21st Feb 2024, 11:06
Replies: 94
Views: 13,932
Posted By MPN11

I saw P1 LOT near Heathrow, but I guess that was...

I saw P1 LOT near Heathrow, but I guess that was a civvy.
Similar location saw S1 NGH.
20th Feb 2024, 16:55
Replies: 9,393
Views: 4,207,165
Posted By MPN11

“Too close for guns, switching to tyres:”

“Too close for guns, switching to tyres:”
11th Feb 2024, 18:32
Replies: 7,427
Views: 2,379,677
Posted By MPN11

Be fair! At least the 2 white elephants enabled...

Be fair! At least the 2 white elephants enabled us to say we contributed the magic 2% to Defence. The fact that they don't work and can't seemingly be 'manned' is irrelevant, apparently.

Is this...
5th Feb 2024, 11:04
Replies: 167
Views: 22,080
Posted By MPN11

My wife, an ADC, was supposed to get one, but...

My wife, an ADC, was supposed to get one, but then the Stn decided to give it to a wg car who was leaving the service.
2nd Feb 2024, 17:13
Replies: 167
Views: 22,080
Posted By MPN11

... or a Chief Constable. :ouch:

... or a Chief Constable. :ouch:
20th Jan 2024, 17:48
Replies: 19
Views: 3,316
Posted By MPN11

Nice Video … “A few bugs to be sorted, guys”. ...

Nice Video … “A few bugs to be sorted, guys”. What a successful aircraft!
20th Jan 2024, 10:00
Replies: 47
Views: 8,580
Posted By MPN11

White silk for me in 1963! :ok: ...

White silk for me in 1963! :ok:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/500x466/brnc_tiger__16b7f388c1ca35afed0c804cef390fd6ee34e960.jpeg
12th Jan 2024, 09:23
Replies: 49
Views: 13,348
Posted By MPN11

​​​​​​​That sums it up, really.

​​​​​​​That sums it up, really.
30th Dec 2023, 10:48
Replies: 9,393
Views: 4,207,165
Posted By MPN11

Very true! The OH observes that some items are...

Very true! The OH observes that some items are double the price they were a year ago.
4th Dec 2023, 19:39
Replies: 26
Views: 4,470
Posted By MPN11

I was puzzled myself, but I’ll take LB’s inputs...

I was puzzled myself, but I’ll take LB’s inputs any day! 😎
2nd Dec 2023, 09:59
Replies: 94
Views: 19,104
Posted By MPN11

During my Flying Grading at BRNC, I had the...

During my Flying Grading at BRNC, I had the misfortune to be assigned to "L Jnr", whose father ran the grading outfit at Roborough. L Jnr was a shouty, sweary individual who started the second you...
2nd Dec 2023, 09:26
Replies: 33
Views: 5,293
Posted By MPN11

The Tale of a Hat. Messrs Alkit, 1965 model. On...

The Tale of a Hat.
Messrs Alkit, 1965 model. On graduating from Feltwell it proceeded to Shawbury, where a short period of holding was required before the ATC Course started. Accordingly, it was...
11th Nov 2023, 18:01
Replies: 12,904
Views: 4,794,734
Posted By MPN11

Bless them all, the long and the short and the...

Bless them all, the long and the short and the tall … and bless Danny too. Hope he had a great birthday up there.
3rd Nov 2023, 11:35
Replies: 256
Views: 97,775
Posted By MPN11

For many years I have left airshows BEFORE the...

For many years I have left airshows BEFORE the Reds display ... seen them often enough, and getting out of the car park before the rush is preferable. Sorry!

In answer to the question, yes,...
21st Oct 2023, 18:17
Replies: 210
Views: 48,328
Posted By MPN11

Or by appointment? “Good morning, Chief of...

Or by appointment?

“Good morning, Chief of Staff Air, Defence Equipment and Support.”

No gender issues, all is good. 😎
20th Oct 2023, 18:52
Replies: 41
Views: 11,209
Posted By MPN11

However, it does seem that the complainant is a...

However, it does seem that the complainant is a bit of a PITA.
"Oh, I wasn't promoted, he was".
"Oh, I didn't get to Staff college" .

[i]"Who will rid me of this turbulent priest" springs to...
18th Oct 2023, 14:54
Replies: 163
Views: 41,914
Posted By MPN11

Despite not being qualified for the RAF LS&GC...

Despite not being qualified for the RAF LS&GC [with bar] due to the parsimonious rules, I was tempted to buy a replica. My son, the ultimate inheritor, supported the idea as a 'souvenir'. I just...
3rd Oct 2023, 17:27
Replies: 34
Views: 8,071
Posted By MPN11

This inspired me to dig out my Air Cadets (CCF)...

This inspired me to dig out my Air Cadets (CCF) Gliding course from 1961 at RAF Hawkinge

20 Winch Launches for 1hr airborne
4 Launches for Test Flights, 11 min airborne.
3 Launches for 17 min...
7th Sep 2023, 09:03
Replies: 9,393
Views: 4,207,165
Posted By MPN11

Surely he was just following SOPs?

Surely he was just following SOPs?
25th Aug 2023, 10:42
Replies: 3,861
Views: 197,336
Posted By MPN11

"yes, these are my in-flight magazines."

"yes, these are my in-flight magazines."
19th Aug 2023, 17:52
Replies: 55
Views: 12,769
Posted By MPN11

I think all pilots are wonderful. Does that...

I think all pilots are wonderful. Does that resonate?
31st Jul 2023, 15:51
Replies: 9,393
Views: 4,207,165
Posted By MPN11

Where’s Barnes Wallis when you need him? 😀

Where’s Barnes Wallis when you need him? 😀
16th Jul 2023, 19:12
Replies: 592
Views: 191,395
Posted By MPN11

MRAF used to be the gizzit, IIRC. Or a Peerage? ...

MRAF used to be the gizzit, IIRC. Or a Peerage? Lord Wigston of Woke-on-Sea?
16th Jul 2023, 18:41
Replies: 592
Views: 191,395
Posted By MPN11

Lots of bling come free with a packet of cereal...

Lots of bling come free with a packet of cereal at CAS level. I believe he gets more when he retires.
12th Jul 2023, 19:46
Replies: 9,393
Views: 4,207,165
Posted By MPN11

BBC … Lt Gen Oleg Tsokov is said to have died in...

BBC … Lt Gen Oleg Tsokov is said to have died in a strike on a hotel housing Russian military commanders in Berdyansk, on Ukraine's occupied southern coast.

Ukraine: Russian general reported...
18th Jun 2023, 19:38
Replies: 18
Views: 5,001
Posted By MPN11

I have no idea about precedent, but...

I have no idea about precedent, but managing/organising his part of QEII funeral and KCIII Coronation seems a heavy load of responsibility … well handled. 👍
13th Jun 2023, 18:50
Replies: 24
Views: 6,231
Posted By MPN11

As a fellow Penguin, agreed >100% 😀 As an...

As a fellow Penguin, agreed >100% 😀

As an aside, it was noticeable that some ATC students, graduating to the real world from School Simulators, discovered ‘real World stress’ when joining their...
8th Jun 2023, 09:11
Replies: 310
Views: 99,772
Posted By MPN11

LJ, I completely understand the need for 'upper...

LJ, I completely understand the need for 'upper echelon' posts for those who are moving up the greasy pole. However, that is for what I dare to call the 'elite' ... those who have been identified...
7th Jun 2023, 16:48
Replies: 310
Views: 99,772
Posted By MPN11

Indeed. I was what was called General Duties...

Indeed. I was what was called General Duties (Ground) ATC, and in the 80s got swept up (happily) in a general purge of Aircrew in Ground posts. Interesting times followed in MoD appointments in Int...
5th Jun 2023, 19:43
Replies: 310
Views: 99,772
Posted By MPN11

And, if I may say, from day 1 (1965) I worked...

And, if I may say, from day 1 (1965) I worked with female and “ethnic” ATC collegues. Some were good, some were lesser, just like the rest of us.
I blame my balanced perspective on boarding school...
3rd Jun 2023, 18:57
Replies: 9,393
Views: 4,207,165
Posted By MPN11

Do you have any constructive suggestions? Or are...

Do you have any constructive suggestions? Or are you just worrying about the cost of freedom and International laws?
I think most of us on this Forum would like it to stop . But on what terms?
31st May 2023, 14:57
Replies: 310
Views: 99,772
Posted By MPN11

That's his career dead in the water now that...

That's his career dead in the water now that Wigston isn't providing top cover.
30th May 2023, 17:13
Replies: 9,393
Views: 4,207,165
Posted By MPN11

Oh, Mummy, the bad boy hit me back. I'm so...

Oh, Mummy, the bad boy hit me back.

I'm so sad this has happened ,,, NOT ,,, whatever it really was.
14th May 2023, 17:00
Replies: 9,393
Views: 4,207,165
Posted By MPN11

Or the Douglas Bader award ? My immediate...

Or the Douglas Bader award ? My immediate reactions was … gitski!
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