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Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2024, 11:17
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By 1.3VStall

I just got a whopping 7% off at Halfords with my...

I just got a whopping 7% off at Halfords with my Vets Card!
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2024, 21:19
Replies: 16
Views: 2,304
Posted By Sloppy Link

Try being a transiting soldier to or from a full...

Try being a transiting soldier to or from a full blown theatre of war…
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2024, 08:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,304
Posted By Bob Viking

R and Gs

I mean no offence but maybe you should just be happy for those that do get it (not me) and accept that you served at a different time and did a good job.

BV
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2024, 13:37
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By diginagain

Not "Either/Or"? Still, I can now bin...

Not "Either/Or"?

Still, I can now bin another ice-scraper from the wallet.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2024, 00:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,093
Posted By verticalspin

This story sounds a bit too heroic to me. Landing...

This story sounds a bit too heroic to me. Landing an S-76 in the middle of the night, no NVGs, in a foreign country that they entered illegally, in a backyard of a place they have never been to...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2024, 17:55
Replies: 17
Views: 3,171
Posted By SLXOwft

Teeny Weeny Airways at Middle Wallop in 1963. ...

Teeny Weeny Airways at Middle Wallop in 1963.

https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/37436/

I first heard the soubriquet used for 3 CBAS

...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2024, 11:35
Replies: 170
Views: 49,588
Posted By Saab Dastard

Meanderings moved to dedicated thread.

Meanderings moved to dedicated thread.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2024, 17:22
Replies: 17
Views: 3,171
Posted By ShyTorque

An AAC QHI based at Shawbury had some little gold...

An AAC QHI based at Shawbury had some little gold “zaps” made which stated “You’re being flown by Teeny Weeny Airways Taxi Service” with the capital letters in bold text. All good fun! :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2024, 16:19
Replies: 40
Views: 5,762
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: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2024, 13:07
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By Ninthace

IIRC that is covered in the website

IIRC that is covered in the website
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2024, 12:29
Replies: 2
Views: 1,724
Posted By Nigerian Expat Outlaw

Is that Palace Barracks Hollywood in the Gazelle...

Is that Palace Barracks Hollywood in the Gazelle film ? My memory is fading with age (and years of excessive beer), but I got a warm fuzzy feeling somewhere inimate. The film led me to the Plastic...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2024, 20:17
Replies: 40
Views: 5,762
Posted By MightyGem

While I'm sure that none of us in Air Support...

While I'm sure that none of us in Air Support around 2005-2010(when the idea of a National setup was bring planned) could have nailed down the specifics of the current problems with NPAS, we were all...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2024, 19:22
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By Rigga

30% discount (£4) for entry to the Yorkshire Air...

30% discount (£4) for entry to the Yorkshire Air Museum today….
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2024, 09:58
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By Mogwi

Aah, the Bushy-topped Tree! I was talking to a...

Aah, the Bushy-topped Tree! I was talking to a FAC in Germany one sunny afternoon, when he advised me that the reference point was a bushy-topped tree. When I asked if he was “‘avin a larf”, he said...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2024, 23:42
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By ShyTorque

Sid, never mind all that roughy toughy army...

Sid, never mind all that roughy toughy army stuff. You should have joined the RAF. All you have to do to regain currency is to be able to cope with an overnight stay in a hotel without a carer.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2024, 22:10
Replies: 40
Views: 5,762
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: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2024, 16:59
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By BEagle

As many will doubtless recall, the summer of 1976...

As many will doubtless recall, the summer of 1976 was very hot! One fine day in August I was tasked to fly a Hunter F6A from Brawdy to Leuchars so that they could swap some bits of the jet with...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2024, 12:51
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By Ninthace

I have just read a report on another forum that...

I have just read a report on another forum that Paramo shops will offer 20% discount on presentation of the card.
For the non outdoorsy: https://paramo-clothing.com/en-gb/
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2024, 22:30
Replies: 1
Views: 1,795
Posted By MightyGem

Warbird Workshop

New series starts tomorrow on More 4. Restoration of a Spitfire that escorted US bombers.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2024, 19:20
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By MrBernoulli

You don't need to know how to fablon a map, ST! ...

You don't need to know how to fablon a map, ST!

Why? Experience shows us that merely carrying some fablon and a map could be very handy in a survival situation. Imagine you find yourself alone, in...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2024, 16:11
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By chinook240

Well, I managed to use it to visit the Uxbridge...

Well, I managed to use it to visit the Uxbridge BofB Bunker today for free. Their website doesn’t mention the Veterans ID Card, possibly because the card is relatively new. It’s always worth asking.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2024, 13:30
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By Biggus

Q-SKI, If you go back 8 posts to No. 137 you...

Q-SKI,

If you go back 8 posts to No. 137 you will see quoted the fact that it specifically says on the back of the Veterans Card that it cannot be used to access an MOD establishment, or words to...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 11:00
Replies: 46
Views: 6,082
Posted By Null Orifice

And there's No Red Port Left!

And there's No Red Port Left!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2024, 14:10
Replies: 46
Views: 6,082
Posted By Fortissimo

Congratulations to Hand Tattoo, I hope he or she...

Congratulations to Hand Tattoo, I hope he or she has a great time during their service.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2024, 22:32
Replies: 21
Views: 5,167
Posted By Thud_and_Blunder

Specialist Aviation Services bought by GAMA

GAMA press release as published by helihub 2024/02/01 (https://www.helihub.com/2024/02/01/gama-aviation-acquires-specialist-aviation-services/)

My first civvy-street employer has been sold for...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2024, 13:48
Replies: 14
Views: 2,380
Posted By Nigerian Expat Outlaw

Don't the Army have helicopters too ? NEO

Don't the Army have helicopters too ?

NEO
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 07:55
Replies: 167
Views: 22,615
Posted By Ninthace

If you feel that these losses are a direct result...

If you feel that these losses are a direct result of the Cold War, then perhaps there is a case for them to receive a medal. It is not an argument for everyone who was in the armed forces during...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2024, 22:19
Replies: 167
Views: 22,615
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 Jan 2024, 15:51
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By 212man

Yes, I found it very straightforward and took...

Yes, I found it very straightforward and took about 5-10 minutes
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2024, 15:30
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By Ninthace

The instructions at the start list the things you...

The instructions at the start list the things you will need. In my case, passport, NI number and passport picture, it even specifies the maximum file size for the picture, I used the picture I used...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2024, 15:21
Replies: 224
Views: 44,915
Posted By Nigerian Expat Outlaw

Having received mine I'm still no wiser as to...

Having received mine I'm still no wiser as to what it's used for ? Until that becomes clear I'll store it with all the other "might need that" items I've collected over the years.

NEO
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2024, 18:13
Replies: 49
Views: 13,512
Posted By ex-fast-jets

Harry did some good stuff - if you have not been...

Harry did some good stuff - if you have not been at the end of some pointy stuff in a hostile environment, then think before you comment.

It matters not whether he was in the front cockpit or the...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2023, 18:13
Replies: 7
Views: 5,027
Posted By Droopy

OGIMET? https://www.ogimet.com/metars.phtml.en

OGIMET?
https://www.ogimet.com/metars.phtml.en
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2023, 08:55
Replies: 23
Views: 6,884
Posted By 212man

AnFi has returned!

AnFi has returned!
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2023, 21:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By NutLoose

Did you actually read it?

Did you actually read it?
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