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Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2024, 16:19
Replies: 41
Views: 6,725
Posted By ShyTorque

The concept of a national police air service is...

The concept of a national police air service is sound, or should be. By the use of a common aircraft type, the initial fleet purchase, maintenance, availability of spare airframes, crew training etc...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2024, 22:10
Replies: 41
Views: 6,725
Posted By handysnaks

 That is very sad news indeed. RIP Brian. I’ll...


That is very sad news indeed. RIP Brian. I’ll have fond memories of our many conversations.[/color]
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2024, 19:32
Replies: 41
Views: 6,725
Posted By SilsoeSid

The sad loss of a good person with more integrity...

The sad loss of a good person with more integrity than many around him.

Rest in Peace Tigerfish, it was a pleasure to have known you and your passion in Police Aviation before things took a turn.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2024, 19:18
Replies: 41
Views: 6,725
Posted By ShyTorque

Having been part of a police aviation service...

Having been part of a police aviation service that worked well, it has since been devastated to the point of total inadequacy by very poor management by those who thought they knew better, but in...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2024, 18:56
Replies: 41
Views: 6,725
Posted By PANews

As you will know I have another Internet based...

As you will know I have another Internet based location where I can pontificate and let my personal opinions be known, month in month out. But Rotorheads is somewhere special of course!

It just...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2024, 17:10
Replies: 94
Views: 14,418
Posted By ShyTorque

I’ve mentioned this before. Never mind. I...

I’ve mentioned this before. Never mind.

I was a member of a small flying club where another member (a security guard) used to turn up dressed like he was in the SAS. He gained his PPL on C152s...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 21:24
Replies: 94
Views: 14,418
Posted By ShyTorque

There we go.

There we go.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 12:03
Replies: 94
Views: 14,418
Posted By NutLoose

:} .....

:}


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Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2024, 15:41
Replies: 50
Views: 11,104
Posted By Krystal n chips

In which case, this year would be perfect for...

In which case, this year would be perfect for their finale
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2024, 14:54
Replies: 50
Views: 11,104
Posted By OvertHawk

I'm sad to say that I'm inclined to agree....

I'm sad to say that I'm inclined to agree. Recruitment value - negligible (and we can't train the pilots that we do recruit). Overseas sales of the hawk value - nil - we don't make it anymore....
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2024, 11:41
Replies: 50
Views: 11,104
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: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2024, 14:41
Replies: 204
Views: 98,209
Posted By Sky Sports

https://x.com/aircadets/status/1755599886991654967...

https://x.com/aircadets/status/1755599886991654967?s=46

It would appear that the Air Cadets have finally lost patience with Carol's political rantings on social media, and all the negative press...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 10:27
Replies: 167
Views: 22,953
Posted By Janda

During the 70's I spent many hours flying in the...

During the 70's I spent many hours flying in the Nimrod force. I had almost weekly contact with some sort of Soviet vessel or plane. On a number of occasions I was at 200 feet around the North Cape...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 07:29
Replies: 167
Views: 22,953
Posted By radar101

I agree with my late father. He got GSMs for...

I agree with my late father. He got GSMs for Cyprus and Aden. Anything else in his 28 year career was just work. After he retired from the RAF he never identified himself as a veteran - he got on...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 00:00
Replies: 167
Views: 22,953
Posted By Ninthace

I do not think my time spent keeping the Warsaw...

I do not think my time spent keeping the Warsaw Pact at bay is sufficiently meritorious to deserve a medal, unless it is for services to tax free shopping and my selfless support of the German...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2024, 22:19
Replies: 167
Views: 22,953
Posted By cheekychimp

Where's the laughing emoji when you need it?...

Where's the laughing emoji when you need it? Medals are awarded for 'Risk and rigour ' not going on the lash in West Germany for a few years.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2023, 09:32
Replies: 35
Views: 7,728
Posted By Herod

Regarding the Geoffrey Wellum film, post # 20. If...

Regarding the Geoffrey Wellum film, post # 20. If that is as good as the book, should be well worth watching.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2023, 18:52
Replies: 35
Views: 7,728
Posted By Vzlet

"Dark Blue World" (Tmavomodrý svět) is a Czech...

"Dark Blue World" (Tmavomodrý svět) is a Czech film that incorporated some unused "Battle of Britain" footage along with not-too-objectionable CGI graphics.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2023, 18:31
Replies: 35
Views: 7,728
Posted By Video Mixdown

Then you can't have been paying attention.

Then you can't have been paying attention.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2023, 18:29
Replies: 35
Views: 7,728
Posted By BEagle

Try looking harder! Of course there were real...

Try looking harder! Of course there were real Hurricanes in Guy Hamilton's 1969 masterpiece!
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2023, 09:32
Replies: 35
Views: 7,728
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
4th Nov 2023, 08:07
Replies: 256
Views: 99,013
Posted By falcon900

Is it not time for a reality check on both BBMF...

Is it not time for a reality check on both BBMF and RAFAT?
BBMF isn’t actually just about BB at all, and only partly commemorates important WW2 aircraft. I am all for a memorial flight, but why not...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 12:44
Replies: 256
Views: 99,013
Posted By melmothtw

Absolutely! The value of the Reds for me is in...

Absolutely! The value of the Reds for me is in keeping the masses inside the show until the very end, allowing me to beat the rush to the exit once they're done.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 11:45
Replies: 256
Views: 99,013
Posted By mmitch

Now the Hawk T1 is obsolete elsewhere, it's hard...

Now the Hawk T1 is obsolete elsewhere, it's hard to justify the Reds as representing British industry.
A flypast over the Mall ending with a Typhoon formation once a year will remind the public what...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 11:35
Replies: 256
Views: 99,013
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,...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 09:15
Replies: 256
Views: 99,013
Posted By [email protected]

Yes, 3 days at RIAT this year and a number of...

Yes, 3 days at RIAT this year and a number of solo FJ were more exciting than the Reds.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 09:06
Replies: 256
Views: 99,013
Posted By kghjfg

I’ve never understood the reds as recruitment. ...

I’ve never understood the reds as recruitment.

Years ago I remember when the RAF used to have a pair of jets do a “combat” display.

(it was completely made up though, but a spectacle)

one a...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 09:00
Replies: 256
Views: 99,013
Posted By Chugalug2

Agreed. We Brits tend to hang on to institutions...

Agreed. We Brits tend to hang on to institutions well beyond their best by date. In my view RAFAT has already attained that dubious status, and the released talent, both aircrew and engineers, would...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2023, 00:39
Replies: 256
Views: 99,013
Posted By stickstirrer

Part of a bigger team…

Get rid of the Red Suits and Blue overalls; wear standard RAF uniform.
But then they would be indistinguishable from ‘ordinary’ RAF personnel…? 👍 :D
Might prick the bubble of separateness elitism...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2023, 23:04
Replies: 256
Views: 99,013
Posted By McDuff

That reads like a “line to take” from senior...

That reads like a “line to take” from senior leadership. And just as convincing.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2023, 21:48
Replies: 256
Views: 99,013
Posted By DogTailRed2

Red Arrows - toxic culture

Red Arrows: Predatory behaviour widespread and normalised - RAF - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67287479)

So now the Reds have been disgraced yet again is it time to disband them and...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2023, 11:40
Replies: 32
Views: 11,037
Posted By MightyGem

Last year’s NPAS stats for those that are still...

Last year’s NPAS stats for those that are still interested. The decline continues with the number of Actioned Calls attended and flying hours both down on 2021/22.The usual winners and losers on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2023, 17:50
Replies: 284
Views: 84,113
Posted By Not_a_boffin

The pie's the limit....?

The pie's the limit....?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2023, 17:46
Replies: 284
Views: 84,113
Posted By Gordon Brown

“This week, the Poseidon crews face the DCS...

“This week, the Poseidon crews face the DCS challenge.”
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2023, 22:05
Replies: 39
Views: 7,341
Posted By Thud_and_Blunder

Squaddie time made no difference, Shy - I...

Squaddie time made no difference, Shy - I attended OASC on exactly the same basis as the civvies (albeit in a 'smarter suit' than some) and met the same educational requirements as them too. Like...
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