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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2015, 18:17
Replies: 843
Views: 351,391
Posted By twentygrand

I seem to remember Allsopps (Slops). My...

I seem to remember Allsopps (Slops).
My (shared) room was just above the Jungle bar so it made sense to down a few before retiring. We were up very early (0500) to get the Beverley back from...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2014, 11:10
Replies: 75
Views: 19,726
Posted By twentygrand

Well it worked for me! South Cerney 18 Jan 1960...

Well it worked for me!
South Cerney 18 Jan 1960 - solo at Syerston 8 Jul 1960.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2013, 06:36
Replies: 66
BZZ
Views: 16,531
Posted By twentygrand

Ah - Luqa transit mess. Remember the triangular...

Ah - Luqa transit mess. Remember the triangular tinned sausages, and the neat lace covers with beads to keep the flies out of the water jugs.
About 8 hours Abingdon to Luqa in a Bev - longer back if...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2013, 09:18
Replies: 24
Views: 5,823
Posted By twentygrand

Angel I've long pasted photographs into my logbook,...

I've long pasted photographs into my logbook, despite my former AEF boss saying "Its not a bloody scrapbook you know".
Should help my children when I'm too senile to remember!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2012, 19:20
Replies: 26
Views: 3,835
Posted By twentygrand

Long John Silver

Don't know Long John Silver, but I know his brother Long John Saliva.
He's the spitting image of his brother.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Apr 2011, 05:19
Replies: 58
Views: 23,936
Posted By twentygrand

I wrote a brief autobiography (23,000 words) for...

I wrote a brief autobiography (23,000 words) for my sons a couple of Christmasses ago. About 40 pages of A4,with embedded pictures, printed and bound myself - nothing elaborate. It has been well...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2010, 07:12
Replies: 27
Views: 12,432
Posted By twentygrand

Landed a Starlifter on 9ft of sea ice in a former...

Landed a Starlifter on 9ft of sea ice in a former life!
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Aug 2010, 09:30
Replies: 41
Views: 6,460
Posted By twentygrand

I started having annual PSA tests about 5 years...

I started having annual PSA tests about 5 years ago. I was spooked by so many of my friends who had prostate problems. I am aware of the limitations of the PSA test, but I wanted (with the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Apr 2010, 05:44
Replies: 79
Views: 20,640
Posted By twentygrand

Guys - don't get too sensitive about what the...

Guys - don't get too sensitive about what the public think of your professional. I've watched brain surgery on the telly and it looks pretty easy - bet it isn't though. I'm retired after 40+ years,...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Nov 2009, 05:50
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,057,974
Posted By twentygrand

Hornet

I accept your superior personal hygiene routine! Professionals should think "what if" all the time. I've flown all over the world (including over 3 years based in the US) and I recognize Capt Sully...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Nov 2009, 05:39
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,057,974
Posted By twentygrand

Fair point HORNET - all airlines have a similar...

Fair point HORNET - all airlines have a similar T/O briefing. But I would not be surprised if Capt Sully, while he was relaxing in the bath one night thought "what the hell would I do if I hit a load...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2009, 05:51
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,057,974
Posted By twentygrand

I expect that Capt Sully, being the professional...

I expect that Capt Sully, being the professional that he is, had thought about what he would do if he had a power failure on take off from this particular airfield. His options, of course, were...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2009, 05:55
Replies: 15
Views: 1,256
Posted By twentygrand

Try this one Wind Map - Britain Observations...

Try this one Wind Map - Britain Observations (http://www.xcweather.co.uk/)
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2009, 05:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,038
Posted By twentygrand

Something you should bear in mind - civil time is...

Something you should bear in mind - civil time is logged chock to chock while military is T/O to landing (or was while I was in a few years ago). When I left to fly civvie a friend of mine grossed...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Dec 2008, 07:58
Replies: 14
Views: 13,173
Posted By twentygrand

I put a coloured cable-tie through each fastener....

I put a coloured cable-tie through each fastener. Provides a deterrent to theives, the security people can get in if they wish, and I know if the bag has been opened.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Dec 2008, 15:38
Replies: 37
Views: 6,309
Posted By twentygrand

Hang in there!

I was born in April 1941, 3 days before the city was bombed flat and 800 people killed. Things must have looked pretty bad for my parents and their little son - they must have wondered what sort of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Sep 2008, 11:11
Replies: 3,300
Views: 452,769
Posted By twentygrand

Angel At least its shut them about bloody Global...

At least its shut them about bloody Global Warming.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2007, 17:32
Replies: 27
Views: 9,974
Posted By twentygrand

Angel Changi & back

I was the co-pilot on both double crew runs to Changi and back in mid '68. We made the return journey in 3 days via Akrotiri, Muharraq, and Gan. The first time we swopped places 90 mins before...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2007, 15:04
Replies: 83
Views: 21,826
Posted By twentygrand

The "arrestor hook" was probably the red tripod...

The "arrestor hook" was probably the red tripod fitted under the sill of the cargo bay to prevent tipping when unloading.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2007, 17:35
Replies: 83
Views: 21,826
Posted By twentygrand

Xl 149

The formation Photos were taken on 3rd Feb 1965. We departed for Aden on the 6th: Abingdon - Luqa (Malta) 8:30
7th: Luqa - El Adem (Libya) 3:10
8th: El Adem - Khormaksar ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2007, 16:34
Replies: 83
Views: 21,826
Posted By twentygrand

Angel Beverley XL 149

The camouflaged Beverley is 149 - I know because I was flying it for the photo! This was the first one in this colour scheme which I picked up from St. Athan before ferrying it to Aden. You can see...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Dec 2004, 21:56
Replies: 55
Views: 15,224
Posted By twentygrand

The whole Erebus business was terribly sad. ...

The whole Erebus business was terribly sad. There was hardly anyone in New Zealand who didn't know someone involved.

I have a personal interest as I flew a Starlifter onto the ice at McMurdo a...
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