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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Apr 2024, 07:13
Replies: 45
Views: 3,817
Posted By Asturias56

"San Fran to Hong Kong (Kai Tak I’d imagine)...

"San Fran to Hong Kong (Kai Tak I’d imagine) seems the longest when I looked at great circle distance."

yes Kai Tak - I have it taking 14:30 in 1978 - I think they showed 5 movies on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2024, 19:36
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By Beamr

The prime minister of Japan saying it as it is,...

The prime minister of Japan saying it as it is, addressing the US congress.

https://twitter.com/JayinKyiv/status/1778458746315796813
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2024, 17:33
Replies: 45
Views: 3,817
Posted By Asturias56

We took a PanAm SFO-HK flight on a hot summers...

We took a PanAm SFO-HK flight on a hot summers day and possibly the longest takeoff run I've ever experienced - a calendar rather than a clock was needed . But the flight was fine if very very very...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2024, 09:37
Replies: 45
Views: 3,817
Posted By SpringHeeledJack

I flew from Tokyo to Dallas once on an American...

I flew from Tokyo to Dallas once on an American Airlines 747SP, or was it United ? The take-off was pretty sporty if I recall, but as I had the mother of all hangovers who knows! I suppose the only...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Apr 2024, 18:04
Replies: 194
Views: 29,000
Posted By PAXboy

This sounds like a new kind of misery being...

This sounds like a new kind of misery being inflicted by the staff of the new scanners.

BBC Web News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68770727)


... should have been handled...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Apr 2024, 08:19
Replies: 22
Views: 2,007
Posted By S.o.S.

I read this item reproduced from The Telegraph on...

I read this item reproduced from The Telegraph on another site.


You can search online for the full article and the sensible answer.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Apr 2024, 11:52
Replies: 22
Views: 2,007
Posted By nomilk

The British have a history of outstaying their...

The British have a history of outstaying their legal 3 months in Schengen and living "under the radar" in places like Spain, Portugal, etc, not paying taxes. All dressed up as tourists. I guess, it...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Mar 2024, 21:18
Replies: 55
Views: 9,156
Posted By Xray4277

That's a lovely story - no aircraft involved but...

That's a lovely story - no aircraft involved but I met my wife in May and we got married in September the same year - 32 years ago. Sometimes you just know...!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jan 2024, 21:30
Replies: 61
Views: 8,599
Posted By PAXboy

I have only travelled on the VS 787 and I hate it...

I have only travelled on the VS 787 and I hate it for one simple reason. They electronically lock the windows at night. I cannot see out when I want to. In the morning, they have them show false...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Jan 2024, 00:40
Replies: 61
Views: 8,599
Posted By TowerDog

Ouch..

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/540x537/img_2403_10f66fea8a0a171854f321ba2866e867c9da6599.jpeg
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2024, 07:32
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By NutLoose

:sad: The poor Girl, I do hope she blooms...

:sad:

The poor Girl, I do hope she blooms again.



​​​​​​​https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1743529925766734180
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2024, 06:37
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By fdr

Valeri Gerasimov has had to endure the torture...

Valeri Gerasimov has had to endure the torture for 68 years of waking up and realising he is still Russian, just another meat sack for a despotic would be Tsar, and to have to put up with the nausea...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2024, 04:47
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By NutLoose

:) ...

:)



​​​​​​​https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1743507088846856621
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jan 2024, 22:12
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By Sue Vêtements

. . . with enough legroom to stretch out...

. . . with enough legroom to stretch out comfortably !
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2023, 09:00
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By Sallyann1234

That is appalling. Anyone thinking of reducing...

That is appalling. Anyone thinking of reducing support for Ukraine after watching that should feel ashamed.
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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2023, 15:32
Replies: 1,144
Views: 615,558
Posted By Jet_Fan

Mr Hill is now trying to get his licence back,...

Mr Hill is now trying to get his licence back, which seems a trifle insensitive to little old me. I'm surprised there hasn't been a crowd founded, class action, civil case brought against Andy Hill...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2023, 09:47
Replies: 329
Views: 75,139
Posted By Asturias56

Makes perfect sense to them - keeps much of...

Makes perfect sense to them - keeps much of American attention and forces elsewhere, uses up lost of Western kit , keeps the Russians in their place and beholden to China - and it doesn't cost them...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2023, 22:34
Replies: 329
Views: 75,139
Posted By Lucifer Morningstar

I completely understand your post but I beg to...

I completely understand your post but I beg to differ. IMHO Russia has learned 2 things in this war - they have learned that they are not as good as they thought they were, and they have also learned...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Oct 2023, 12:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Posted By redsnail

PAXboy, That still happens re Border Force...

PAXboy,

That still happens re Border Force meeting aircraft before immigration. This does happen in other European airports as well. I just smile and wave :D
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Oct 2023, 16:42
Replies: 17
Views: 1,651
Posted By 24138

Yes I can tell you as I was a passenger on this...

Yes I can tell you as I was a passenger on this flight. An iPhone got trapped in Club Class Business seat and started smoking, we were approaching the Artic Circle and as the phone could not be...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2023, 08:33
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By antheads

Article prob behind a paywall but can be...

Article prob behind a paywall but can be accessed.

The art of war has been changed inexorably.


...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2023, 15:50
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By treadigraph

Vlad's Army?

Vlad's Army?
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2023, 07:11
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By Pali

Very interesting read. It describes what I was...

Very interesting read. It describes what I was thinking for a while. Instead of a fast combined arms operations ZSU is systematically wiping out Russian forces, infantry, air defences, tanks, navy,...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2023, 18:46
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By Ninthace

No tyres stacked on top of them, dead giveaway!

No tyres stacked on top of them, dead giveaway!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2023, 16:56
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By NutLoose

This is what Russia is up against and why they...

This is what Russia is up against and why they will never win.




https://twitter.com/DefenceU/status/1705310181440053577
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2023, 08:39
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By fdr

Utter rubbish. The Declaration of...

Utter rubbish.

The Declaration of Independence was done IAW the rights EVERY STATE of the USSR had under the USSR Constitution. Lavrov lies only when his lips move, otherwise I am sure he is a...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2023, 10:26
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By DaveReidUK

I think Ukraine has probably already passed the...

I think Ukraine has probably already passed the "mildly annoyed" stage.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2023, 11:59
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By T28B

The thread derail about grain and politicians, as...

The thread derail about grain and politicians, as well as the UN, has been moved to the politically centered thread in Jet Blast.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2023, 11:55
Replies: 20
Views: 5,031
Posted By Procrastinus

"They will cover anything from disaster relief to...

"They will cover anything from disaster relief to research, ocean clean-up, operations to tackle illegal migration, hospital and medical training capability, as well as communication and...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2023, 10:39
Replies: 20
Views: 5,031
Posted By Maxibon

If I can add, from direct personal experience,...

If I can add, from direct personal experience, the 4 extant Strat Ro-Ros have been excellent and what's more, the company providing the service have been one of the most forward-leaning and wilco...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2023, 11:22
Replies: 20
Views: 4,746
Posted By ETOPS

For me the gold lettering looks trashy.

For me the gold lettering looks trashy.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2023, 11:24
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By NutLoose

Interesting read on the problems regenerating...

Interesting read on the problems regenerating tanks to supply to Ukraine.


...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2023, 17:46
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By meleagertoo

Seriously? An electric tank???? I thought they...

Seriously? An electric tank???? I thought they wanted to make them lighter an more manoeuverable, not more bloated and crippled for range.
I can't believe what I'm reading!
​​​​​​​"Oh, Vlad, do...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2023, 05:57
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By NutLoose

I know, I know…. But this is seriously funny,...

I know, I know…. But this is seriously funny, contains the odd swear word and is a potted history.



​​​​​​​https://twitter.com/saintjavelin/status/1700243833475199247
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2023, 04:38
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,591,373
Posted By fineline

When something sounds outrageous (especially if...

When something sounds outrageous (especially if it's got Igor Sushko's name on it) it can be revealing to seek out the original source. Thank you Orac for reproducing the text of the original Reuters...
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