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Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2024, 02:13
Replies: 15
Views: 3,864
Posted By Hydromet

Wallop, what a picture, Wallop what a picture, ...

Wallop, what a picture,
Wallop what a picture,
What a photograph.

Tommy Steele song.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2024, 14:12
Replies: 89
Views: 25,955
Posted By anson harris

I honestly can't figure out if you're joking or...

I honestly can't figure out if you're joking or not.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2024, 02:50
Replies: 210
Views: 48,239
Posted By GlobalNav

Well, without prejudging, I think Spielberg and...

Well, without prejudging, I think Spielberg and Hanks have a gtreat track record and as a veteran and son of one appreciate the respect with which they treat the subject.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2023, 12:59
Replies: 32
Views: 6,646
Posted By Bob Viking

My eyes are bleeding.

In 2007 (give or take a year or two) the editor of the RAF Coningsby Station magazine (a current FJ Sqn Boss who shall remain nameless) didn’t quite manage complete, due diligence during the...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2023, 08:02
Replies: 28
Views: 8,282
Posted By Mogwi

When I was serving in Norn Iron some 50(!) years...

When I was serving in Norn Iron some 50(!) years ago, I used to pack a “personal protector” Colt .38 auto in a shoulder holster under my jacket. One evening, in the mess at Aldergrove, we had a fine...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2023, 07:53
Replies: 28
Views: 8,282
Posted By Mogwi

Wudyan? Mog

Wudyan?

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2023, 18:47
Replies: 32
Views: 6,646
Posted By skua

The Daily Fail were just picking up on a story...

The Daily Fail were just picking up on a story broken by the Sunday Times yesterday. An incredibly badly written piece that called Woods a "soldier", amongst other basic errors.
But agree Woods must...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2023, 04:37
Replies: 171
Views: 50,395
Posted By Whenurhappy

Ancestor worship

I've seen this trend of wearing ancestors' medals get to ridiculous heights when I attended the Gallipoli Commemorations in Türkiye 8 years ago. NZ and Australian serving personnel were...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2023, 07:55
Replies: 76
Views: 16,177
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
11th Dec 2023, 07:39
Replies: 76
Views: 16,177
Posted By OJ 72

Vigil (BBC 1 - 2023)

I’m surprised there’s been nothing about this…so far! And, for our non-BBC-watching denizens it does have ‘some’ aviation content, as, according to the Radio Times it is set within the ‘British Air...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2023, 09:32
Replies: 35
Views: 7,710
Posted By 212man

I’m pretty sure 1940 wasn’t “at the height of the...

I’m pretty sure 1940 wasn’t “at the height of the war”. One to miss, anyway, from the trailer.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2023, 20:40
Replies: 37
Views: 8,499
Posted By Lucifer Morningstar

I cannot speak to the 212 replacement for Brunei,...

I cannot speak to the 212 replacement for Brunei, but the 145 is definitely suited to replace the 412 in Cyprus. I double-toured on 84 (Wessex and 412) :) and I know the role as well as anyone....
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2023, 07:17
Replies: 148
Views: 25,369
Posted By pr00ne

Why? It’s not news.

Why? It’s not news.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2023, 16:09
Replies: 148
Views: 25,369
Posted By Wensleydale

Not so. It bugs me that the name "The Few" has...

Not so. It bugs me that the name "The Few" has been hijacked by the fighter fraternity. Actually, the "Few" in Churchill's speech are the "British Airmen", and include all of Bomber Command as well!:...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Aug 2023, 20:09
Replies: 34
Views: 8,173
Posted By chopper2004

Ah that was a decade ago, when the exchange...

Ah that was a decade ago, when the exchange program was stopped after 55 years sadly according to the article, said exchange officer reckoned it would not be a permi thing and the post would start up...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2023, 11:31
Replies: 55
Views: 13,039
Posted By [email protected]

Since that is 90% of what happens on these pages,...

Since that is 90% of what happens on these pages, you shouldn't be surprised.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2023, 20:33
Replies: 55
Views: 13,039
Posted By chopper2004

Empire Test Pilots School 80 years

ETPS celebrates 80 years this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k34mByu8sB0&t=4s

And I remember the BBc1 series in the 80s.

cheers
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2023, 07:53
Replies: 431
Views: 194,842
Posted By ORAC

As well as Excalibur, QinetiQ now have their own...

As well as Excalibur, QinetiQ now have their own trials platform…

https://www.qinetiq.com/en/news/qinetiq-successfully-conducts-inaugural-flight-test-with-fitted-fast-jet-radome

QinetiQ...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2023, 07:49
Replies: 38
Views: 10,338
Posted By downsizer

Last day was 14 May this year. Got an...

Last day was 14 May this year.

Got an envelope posted to me with the veterans badge, the ID card and certificate of service.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2023, 10:27
Replies: 23
Views: 4,689
Posted By Bob Viking

Bye, Bye Byford

Not only should AVM Byford no longer be a serving member of the RAF, but she should probably be finding herself a good solicitor. Let’s be honest, she is a disgrace. She has also proven that, whilst...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2023, 06:12
Replies: 32
Views: 7,806
Posted By Mk 1

The clue is in OPFOR designation - he's the...

The clue is in OPFOR designation - he's the 'enemy' at a training establishment. Gotta look like a bad guy in someone else's army so they use non standard uniforms and tactics.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2023, 15:27
Replies: 455
Views: 142,121
Posted By BEagle

Agreed!!

Agreed!!
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2023, 00:20
Replies: 455
Views: 142,121
Posted By junior.VH-LFA

You need to go outside more mate, get some fresh...

You need to go outside more mate, get some fresh air.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2023, 21:13
Replies: 455
Views: 142,121
Posted By pr00ne

Seek help.

Seek help.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2023, 21:07
Replies: 455
Views: 142,121
Posted By Herod

EGDLaddict. The old "balanced viewpoint"; a...

EGDLaddict.

The old "balanced viewpoint"; a chip on both shoulders.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2023, 09:50
Replies: 67
Views: 15,225
Posted By chevvron

If you believe everything Kay Burley says you'll...

If you believe everything Kay Burley says you'll believe anything.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2023, 17:34
Replies: 592
Views: 193,070
Posted By langleybaston

No. It took a long time in the Great War, and...

No. It took a long time in the Great War, and then part of the cull was a natural death. Also Smith-Dorrien was sacked unjustifiably for saving II Corps [and ultimately the army].
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2023, 12:24
Replies: 257
Views: 105,245
Posted By John Nichol

They were Halcyon Days indeed MG. Who'd have...

They were Halcyon Days indeed MG. Who'd have thought how it would all turn out for us.... Quite a few of us grateful to Martin-Baker for that 2nd chance at life!
I see Barndoor (ejectee number 6022)...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2023, 18:58
Replies: 106
Views: 35,465
Posted By BEagle

Oh of course, I'm sure you did....

Oh of course, I'm sure you did....
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2023, 09:52
Replies: 16
Views: 3,932
Posted By HOVIS

Short answer. Stacey Dooley. She seems to be the...

Short answer. Stacey Dooley. She seems to be the darling of the younger generation. Personally I cannot stand her accent, really grinds my gears. Nothing against her as a presenter, she seems to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2023, 11:55
Replies: 106
Views: 35,465
Posted By Thud_and_Blunder

I wonder if the 5 Bde BASO could be persuaded to...

I wonder if the 5 Bde BASO could be persuaded to chip in here - he once mentioned to me that RAF/AAC crews stuck to the tasks allocated and would RTB on completion for refuel, re-arm and rebrief. RN...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2023, 11:23
Replies: 106
Views: 35,465
Posted By minigundiplomat

You are Sharky Ward and I claim my £5. The...

You are Sharky Ward and I claim my £5.

The Chinook guys who left HMS Ocean in 2002 and ended up at Bagram were in tents with no Air Con, eating boil in the bag and ****ting in an oil can (the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2023, 11:22
Replies: 106
Views: 35,465
Posted By Evalu8ter

"In my (albeit brief) acquaintance with the RN...

"In my (albeit brief) acquaintance with the RN and RAF the gaping divide seemed to be between the RN's pragmatic and 'operational' approach to events compared to the RAF's obsession with bureaucracy...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2023, 15:47
Replies: 592
Views: 193,070
Posted By Timelord

For those that choose to comment without watching...

For those that choose to comment without watching CAS’s testimony, he said this:

The current UK F35 helmet is not suitable for people below a certain weight.
There is a helmet suitable for...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2023, 14:54
Replies: 592
Views: 193,070
Posted By Speedywheels

The word ‘helmet’ is particularly apt to some of...

The word ‘helmet’ is particularly apt to some of the inane, uninformed contributors on this thread.
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