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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 16:31
Replies: 1,950
Views: 928,294
Posted By canard68

I remember a HS 748 crashing near East Midlands...

I remember a HS 748 crashing near East Midlands in the UK that lost a door and it wrapped itself round the leading edge of the tailplane.
Control lost and straight down. The swept tail of a 737 may...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Dec 2023, 20:08
Replies: 14
Views: 1,638
Posted By canard68

Woodford had a CR 21/ 787 That worked fairly well...

Woodford had a CR 21/ 787 That worked fairly well but a 2000 ft hill a 10 miles final was an issue with any primary radar. .The S511 that replaced it did not work as well as a well tuned 787.
Holme...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2023, 13:38
Replies: 51
Views: 17,362
Posted By canard68

They seem to have had trouble getting back to...

They seem to have had trouble getting back to Brize. C17 +1 into Heathrow 3 C130s into Cardiff and the airbus tanker holding (waiting for the runway to set)?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2022, 16:46
Replies: 818
Views: 257,140
Posted By canard68

A few F35s returning to San Diego this morning ...

A few F35s returning to San Diego this morning USS Tripoli (LHA-7) inbound San Diego w/a full deck! - YouTube
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2022, 08:25
Replies: 41
Views: 8,395
Posted By canard68

The UAS students borrowed our Air Traffic...

The UAS students borrowed our Air Traffic Landrover for a night exercise and returned it to its spot next to the tower . Next morning I opened the drivers door and it fell off.
I then started up and...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2021, 10:51
Replies: 74
Views: 30,552
Posted By canard68

USAF Badges purge

I bet some MOD bod is copying and pasting from this already. The Purge Pt 2 is coming - General Discussion - Baseops Forums (http://www.flyingsquadron.com/forums/topic/23314-the-purge-pt-2-is-coming/)
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2020, 13:08
Replies: 250
Views: 72,487
Posted By canard68

The A1D SkyRaider I remember one pilot telling me...

The A1D SkyRaider I remember one pilot telling me "it carried so much you could start your own war"
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2017, 20:21
Replies: 17
Views: 4,974
Posted By canard68

I remember attending the school that was .5 mile...

I remember attending the school that was .5 mile final to RW 25 in the 1960s . October 1960 a RAAF C130 arrived which was the first we had seen . Following years saw visits from several of those...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2017, 20:32
Replies: 13
Views: 3,042
Posted By canard68

How many can you buy for the price of an F35?

How many can you buy for the price of an F35?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Dec 2016, 14:08
Replies: 165
Views: 86,578
Posted By canard68

A light twin took off from Manchester RW24 for...

A light twin took off from Manchester RW24 for the very short trip to Woodford . I cleared him to land RW07 at Woodford no sign of him so I had a quick look with the binos . He was nicely lined up...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2016, 19:50
Replies: 23
Views: 12,440
Posted By canard68

I remember a story going round at the end of the...

I remember a story going round at the end of the Vietnam war that 10 people got to Thailand in a F5 .I assume it was a B model with a seat removed.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2015, 14:29
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,561,434
Posted By canard68

I am sure Marshalls could sort this one out, ...

I am sure Marshalls could sort this one out,
http://www.airforcemag.com/AircraftAccidentReports/Documents/2015/042115_AC130J_Eglin.pdf
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2015, 15:51
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,561,434
Posted By canard68

Just had a look through an old movements log and...

Just had a look through an old movements log and noticed several Australian C130s visited Woodford in late 1960 /61 in and out of Lajes. This must have been some of the earliest C130 movements in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2015, 12:55
Replies: 22
Views: 8,111
Posted By canard68

I think a Vulcan was used to get the film of the...

I think a Vulcan was used to get the film of the Funeral to the USA for their news programs.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2015, 21:56
Replies: 64
Views: 10,533
Posted By canard68

British Eagle had a service from Liverpool to...

British Eagle had a service from Liverpool to Hawarden using a Viscount in the late 60s . The flight continued on to London but it was possible to buy a ticket for the LPL -HAW leg for a couple of...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2014, 20:02
Replies: 14
Views: 3,399
Posted By canard68

This is a reminder to the spotters not to stand...

This is a reminder to the spotters not to stand too close.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVdUi-8F8P0
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2014, 15:30
Replies: 1
Views: 2,313
Posted By canard68

Where did I leave my bats?

The myth continues. Top 10 high-paid jobs that don't need a degree - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/11010071/Top-10-high-paid-jobs-that-dont-need-a-degree.html?frame=2995455)
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2014, 12:30
Replies: 127
Views: 48,991
Posted By canard68

What about electronic equipment that is not...

What about electronic equipment that is not powered by a internal battery will they have power outlets in security to power them up?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2014, 21:54
Replies: 20
Views: 7,011
Posted By canard68

Looks like a replacement is possible. ...

Looks like a replacement is possible.

Lockheed Pitching Revamped Viking to Fill Carrier Cargo and Tanking Roles | USNI News...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jun 2013, 20:32
Replies: 23
Views: 6,369
Posted By canard68

Brough Tower had curved glass that was replaced...

Brough Tower had curved glass that was replaced in 1980 with horrid Everest style double glazed units.
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Feb 2013, 21:31
Replies: 23
Views: 4,819
Posted By canard68

I think the Air Defence chaps had a system like...

I think the Air Defence chaps had a system like this in the 1960s.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jan 2013, 15:23
Replies: 41
Views: 12,425
Posted By canard68

I was told by a Vulcan flight test engineer at...

I was told by a Vulcan flight test engineer at Woodford that a shower block was built to decontaminate workers after test flights had been conducted at high altitude during the period when Russia and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Sep 2012, 15:10
Replies: 77
Views: 83,438
Posted By canard68

I always wondered if by freak of circumstance an...

I always wondered if by freak of circumstance an aircraft can be overloaded by all the pax being "big boned" and carrying max baggage.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Sep 2012, 15:09
Replies: 37
Views: 6,980
Posted By canard68

At least the Germans have made good use of the...

At least the Germans have made good use of the old cold war bases turning then into airports.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2012, 16:00
Replies: 100
Views: 22,459
Posted By canard68

Citation HOSM to Brough gear up gear down land.

Citation HOSM to Brough gear up gear down land.
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Feb 2012, 15:17
Replies: 176
Views: 57,099
Posted By canard68

The red and white circular thing was an ACR 6...

The red and white circular thing was an ACR 6 with updated TX RX.
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2012, 08:54
Replies: 32
Views: 7,068
Posted By canard68

1960s ATC film

Just spotted this old Min of Aviation film brought back a few memories.

LiveLeak.com - The Controllers
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2011, 20:24
Replies: 20
Views: 4,299
Posted By canard68

Drones virus

I spotted this and thought you guys would be interested
Exclusive: Computer Virus Hits U.S. Drone Fleet | Danger Room | Wired.com (http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/10/virus-hits-drone-fleet/)
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Aug 2011, 12:13
Replies: 21
Views: 4,750
Posted By canard68

We had a MacDonalds application form for some...

We had a MacDonalds application form for some contingencies.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2011, 07:39
Replies: 93
Views: 33,944
Posted By canard68

Right then we will put an order in for 30...

Right then we will put an order in for 30 Skyraiders for the FAA, they seem tough enough.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jul 2011, 15:48
Replies: 26
Views: 4,018
Posted By canard68

You could buy one of these for $300. Radio DF...

You could buy one of these for $300.
Radio DF DDF2020T - GLOBAL TSCM GROUP, INC. (http://www.kn2c.us/ddf2020/radio-df-ddf2020t/)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Jun 2011, 13:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,717
Posted By canard68

HD UKAR is a forum for the UK Airshow Review...

HD
UKAR is a forum for the UK Airshow Review ,there is a good deal of good photography on there.
Another forum is Fighter control again aimed at spotters etc but worth a look.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Mar 2011, 15:49
Replies: 18
Views: 1,912
Posted By canard68

Security check drink half of lager and eat a pork...

Security check drink half of lager and eat a pork chop = passed (ask for seconds = upgrade)
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2010, 15:42
Replies: 397
Views: 73,713
Posted By canard68

Are the engines usable in any other types? I bet...

Are the engines usable in any other types? I bet we have bought loads of spares in addition to the 36 in the aircraft to be scrapped.
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Nov 2010, 18:36
Replies: 14
Views: 3,628
Posted By canard68

Woodford would make a good carpark for Manchester...

Woodford would make a good carpark for Manchester Intl.
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