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Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2024, 08:02
Replies: 210
Views: 48,386
Posted By beamer

I am reminded of the John Mills movie ‘The Way to...

I am reminded of the John Mills movie ‘The Way to the Stars’ in which the over confident and cocksure 8th Air Force learnt the hard way. Twelve o’ Clock High is worth another look too…….
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2024, 15:10
Replies: 265
Views: 79,900
Posted By beamer

1066. - Oh heavens, I had forgotten about the...

1066. - Oh heavens, I had forgotten about the ‘concertinas’ - I also remember the story about the ill- fated inspection made about an hour after the crew got to bed after the return flight. I guess...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2024, 18:30
Replies: 210
Views: 48,386
Posted By beamer

Well, I watched the two episodes last night and...

Well, I watched the two episodes last night and to be honest I was thoroughly underwhelmed. I know it’s a drama, based on fact, which at the end of the day is supposed to be entertainment and...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2024, 17:41
Replies: 47
Views: 8,797
Posted By beamer

I remember in my Trukkie days, we would leave the...

I remember in my Trukkie days, we would leave the UK in flying suits but upon arrival were required to change into blue uniform for the two mile journey from the airport at Gander to the motel - in...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2024, 16:13
Replies: 1,144
Views: 617,408
Posted By beamer

I read the full report and have followed with...

I read the full report and have followed with interest these discussions. I am a career aviator both military and civil but have never been involved in any form of display flying. My personal...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2023, 20:25
Replies: 28
Views: 8,307
Posted By beamer

‘Flt Lt Gomez has ruined his life. With no job, a...

‘Flt Lt Gomez has ruined his life. With no job, a criminal record, and skills that will be useless in the civil aviation world, it is hard to see much of a future for this person ‘

Well, he hasn’t...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2023, 18:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,637
Posted By beamer

Bit of a comedown after the JP5 and the Hawk but...

Bit of a comedown after the JP5 and the Hawk but it served its purpose. Only real memories I have are the myriad buttons on the overhead panel, a lovely weekend at Gatow and a trip though Check Point...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2023, 20:12
Replies: 171
Views: 50,493
Posted By beamer

Put all my stuff in a box when I left - quite...

Put all my stuff in a box when I left - quite happy to just wear a poppy on Remembrance Sunday. It astonishes me that Mr Adderley has not been picked up on this before now.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2023, 21:02
Replies: 76
Views: 16,232
Posted By beamer

Meanwhile, back in Ambridge…….

Meanwhile, back in Ambridge…….
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2023, 07:55
Replies: 76
Views: 16,232
Posted By beamer

So just what is the agenda here ? The first...

So just what is the agenda here ? The first series attempted to place the Royal Navy in a bad light and now they seem determined to do the same with the Royal Air Force. No apparent respect from the...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2023, 17:48
Replies: 86
Views: 26,946
Posted By beamer

Impressive CV but no sign of any entitlement to...

Impressive CV but no sign of any entitlement to the flying badge as far as I can see.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2023, 08:00
Replies: 256
Views: 98,984
Posted By beamer

Many, many years ago, I was in command of a C130...

Many, many years ago, I was in command of a C130 in support of a Red Arrows detachment overseas. As it was the end of the season, the entourage included the new recruits for the following season (...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2023, 21:34
Replies: 256
Views: 98,984
Posted By beamer

Back in the day, I did have some dealings with...

Back in the day, I did have some dealings with the RAFAT and I think it would be fair to call them a ‘Marmite’ organisation. People come and people go but in my experience the pilots were either...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2023, 08:20
Replies: 210
Views: 48,974
Posted By beamer

I shall continue to offend the Woke generation on...

I shall continue to offend the Woke generation on a regular basis through my outdated use of language which I am too old and stubborn to correct !
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2023, 20:06
Replies: 171
Views: 50,493
Posted By beamer

Probably because her late Majesty permitted...

Probably because her late Majesty permitted Service personnel to accept these medals but NOT to wear them. WWW.Gov.Uk
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jul 2023, 16:30
Replies: 295
Views: 98,966
Posted By beamer

Anyone else who didn’t go into the ‘profession’...

Anyone else who didn’t go into the ‘profession’ for the money ?
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2023, 13:29
Replies: 310
Views: 101,526
Posted By beamer

Those of us who remember, fondly or not , their...

Those of us who remember, fondly or not , their own service careers should remember that it appears that the UK armed forces have changed beyond recognition since ‘our day’.

I suppose it all goes...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2023, 05:31
Replies: 57
Views: 15,244
Posted By beamer

As Stirling Moss used to say.......'I go for the...

As Stirling Moss used to say.......'I go for the Crumpet old boy'
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2023, 12:33
Replies: 97
Views: 29,401
Posted By beamer

Putting aside the fly past……what about the 3...

Putting aside the fly past……what about the 3 cheers for the King and Queen on the Palace lawn…..fantastic !
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