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Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2011, 09:09
Replies: 68
Views: 17,350
Posted By Old Hairy

Its 61 years since I first proudly joined my...

Its 61 years since I first proudly joined my first Maritime Squadron. Im very proud to have been associated with the finest. Bitterly dissapointed to see its demise.May the Phoenix rise from the...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
1st May 2011, 08:54
Replies: 131
Views: 125,491
Posted By Old Hairy

What ever the problems reguarding the cause.Well...

What ever the problems reguarding the cause.Well done for getting it down in one piece
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2011, 21:06
Replies: 22
Views: 10,324
Posted By Old Hairy

Wakefield. Thank you Sir. You have made an old...

Wakefield. Thank you Sir. You have made an old flying boat man very happy.Really enjoyed that.Made my day
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jan 2011, 18:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,946
Posted By Old Hairy

I think Sir,someone has given you a "bum steer"....

I think Sir,someone has given you a "bum steer". It was never designed as a patrol aircraft,rather as a replacement for the Flying boats in operation at that time by IA/BOAC. It was a passenger...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jan 2011, 11:52
Replies: 41
Views: 26,348
Posted By Old Hairy

228 Sqn.Kalafrana Malta.WWII

Interesting site.scroll down to Sunderland in index on left hand side.

Index (http://www.killifish.f9.co.uk/Malta%20WWII/Index.htm)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jan 2011, 12:32
Replies: 362
Views: 139,263
Posted By Old Hairy

I cannot see any memtion of yet another variation...

I cannot see any memtion of yet another variation of the venerable hastings,the Hastings Met.Mk1 as flown by 202 Sqn. out of Aldergrove daily in 1950, to mid atlantic.Flown at 1000ft,every 100nm....
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2011, 09:42
Replies: 119
Views: 77,240
Posted By Old Hairy

On 57 Sqn. 1960 Victor 1.1A it was part of the...

On 57 Sqn. 1960 Victor 1.1A it was part of the AEO's pre taxy checks to remove and stow the pilots ejector seat pins.A certain AEO who shall remain nameless, modified the checklist to read "Seat Pins...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jan 2011, 09:26
Replies: 162
Views: 66,947
Posted By Old Hairy

Sadly, I have heard this morning of the death of...

Sadly, I have heard this morning of the death of Capt. Vic Hodgkinson,

who died in his sleep on the 20th. at the age of 94: Vic was the last of our BOAC FB Captains

that served at Poole, and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Sep 2010, 19:21
Replies: 23
Views: 9,099
Posted By Old Hairy

I suppose I am ancient! As I can recall the...

I suppose I am ancient! As I can recall the various places that Imperial Airways,Supermarine and RAF flew from.
The old man flew with IA and it was from Berth 101 and off the Royal Pier. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2010, 09:31
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,201
Posted By Old Hairy

We could, perhaps, reopen the Sunderland...

We could, perhaps, reopen the Sunderland production line...

Now thats an interesting thought....There are still a few barnacle encrusted exponents of the art available for consultation:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2010, 11:38
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,852,816
Posted By Old Hairy

Reg. One of its manifestations was the "D" hatch...

Reg. One of its manifestations was the "D" hatch just aft of the bombay,which used to float 4 to 6 inches above its seating in flight due to the slipstream. Many a W/Op going aft to wind out the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2010, 09:18
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,852,816
Posted By Old Hairy

True. The Wimpey was really a cloth covered...

True. The Wimpey was really a cloth covered Ornithopter:eek:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Apr 2010, 09:20
Replies: 162
Views: 66,947
Posted By Old Hairy

Pasir, I rather feel he was shooting you a line...

Pasir, I rather feel he was shooting you a line !!
Normal access was via the front door,which when moored is a step down from the launch.The rear door,never used it once in three years on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2010, 08:00
Replies: 22
Views: 4,441
Posted By Old Hairy

Unless its four Pratt and Witney Twin Wasps:{

Unless its four Pratt and Witney Twin Wasps:{
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Mar 2010, 13:11
Replies: 162
Views: 66,947
Posted By Old Hairy

Double Zero. I think you are confusing my...

Double Zero.
I think you are confusing my nom-de-plume,with the "Old Harry" rocks;)
"Old Hairy" has a diferent meaning.
As for writing a book!!! I did cobble together a version of my formative...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2010, 21:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,808
Posted By Old Hairy

!99 at Honington, ECM. We did not have a Canberra...

!99 at Honington, ECM. We did not have a Canberra there.When they moved to Finningly and morphed into 18 Sqn.I had left,so I am not sure of the task there,maybe thats where the Canberra came into the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2010, 19:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,808
Posted By Old Hairy

1957/59 ...199 Sqdn. had Sgt AEOps.flying in both...

1957/59 ...199 Sqdn. had Sgt AEOps.flying in both the AEO and Spec.Ops. role. They did the Gaydon OCU and a Spec Ops course at Watton.Normal squadron flying had them proform both tasks.Im not aware...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Dec 2009, 13:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,897
Posted By Old Hairy

I can add 615 &616 in Nov. 1959 to that list.Also...

I can add 615 &616 in Nov. 1959 to that list.Also flew 934 and 936
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Dec 2009, 18:35
Replies: 112
Views: 37,941
Posted By Old Hairy

The Cat that was rebuilt/repaired at...

The Cat that was rebuilt/repaired at Lee-on-Solent.left today bound for the USA I believe
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2009, 12:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,454
Posted By Old Hairy

No it was the bit on the certificate they issued...

No it was the bit on the certificate they issued which said,""has with fortitude undergone the rigerous requirements". that plus the entirely ridiculous checking the thermometer on the pier,before...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Sep 2009, 11:22
Replies: 64
Views: 25,858
Posted By Old Hairy

Hi Bob, Very interesting thread about the...

Hi Bob,
Very interesting thread about the problems associated with escape procedures for the rear crew members. Reminds me of an incident we had on 57 Sqn.
Detached to Butterworth,in Nov. 1960. We...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Sep 2009, 09:53
Replies: 21
Views: 11,411
Posted By Old Hairy

Thank you Sir,hope to see you soon.

Thank you Sir,hope to see you soon.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2009, 16:49
Replies: 181
Views: 81,058
Posted By Old Hairy

Hi Bob, I just scrape into your time period....

Hi Bob,
I just scrape into your time period. completed No22 Victor Course with John Beech, Nov 59 to March 60. then onto 57 Sqn. The QFI,s I remember,Sqn.Ldrs Wilmott and Hall plus Frank...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2009, 10:23
Replies: 21
Views: 11,411
Posted By Old Hairy

Brought back a few memories of "Oggin Floggin" on...

Brought back a few memories of "Oggin Floggin" on 42 Sqdn. 69-72.Hope to get down to see her soon.Can one just walk in? or do you have to make arrangements to view? Thank you and your comrades in the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jul 2009, 11:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By Old Hairy

JW411. Thank you Sir. You have answered my main...

JW411. Thank you Sir. You have answered my main queries,why,where and when. I have a pewter tankard given to my uncle by the crew inscribed.
"From the grateful crew of Blenheim V5526 608 Sqn." also...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jul 2009, 15:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By Old Hairy

Blenheim V5526 608 Squadron

I am trying to do a bit of research on the ditching of this aircraft alongside HMS Westminster sometime in 1940/41.My uncle was involved in the rescue of the crew.
Would appreciate advice on best...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2009, 14:52
Replies: 23
Views: 5,326
Posted By Old Hairy

Nope,did not happen in 1948 when I received...

Nope,did not happen in 1948 when I received mine.But then again sixpence was a larger proportion of my pay? One could get a lot for sixpence in those days:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2009, 09:35
Replies: 57
Views: 14,776
Posted By Old Hairy

As for rear crew members not complaining. I...

As for rear crew members not complaining.

I flew with a crew on 57 Sqdn. where the AEO added a rider to the pre takeoff checks.

"Seat pins out and stowed. Padlocks in.Keys kept at the back":eek:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st May 2009, 19:26
Replies: 24
Views: 11,738
Posted By Old Hairy

Thank you Warmtoast, your post has made me come...

Thank you Warmtoast, your post has made me come over all warm and unnecessary:ok: think I will have a large Malt!
Thank you gents for your kind remarks, I did enjoy the reminiscing,but my how time...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Mar 2009, 10:49
Replies: 35
Views: 2,336
Posted By Old Hairy

Gentlemen. Your helpful advise is...

Gentlemen. Your helpful advise is appreciated.Foolish of me to have attempted this modification before consulting the undoubted expertise that I have always known existed in this hallowed place.I...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Mar 2009, 15:14
Replies: 35
Views: 2,336
Posted By Old Hairy

Smile Help Wanted

I decided this weekend to try and quiten my PC by following some other members lead and going down the water cooling road. The fans on my PC were really starting to drive me mad

The first thing...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Mar 2009, 10:35
Replies: 41
Views: 26,348
Posted By Old Hairy

Norwich, Thank you sir,marvellous...

Norwich, Thank you sir,marvellous photograph.Formation is a bit ragged,but then we did not get much if any practice at all with formation flying.
I think it was mainly 88 and 209 Squadron...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Sep 2008, 13:17
Replies: 162
Views: 66,947
Posted By Old Hairy

fantome. Here is a blast from the past for you!...

fantome.
Here is a blast from the past for you! Have a look at some of these photo's,you may recognise some of your work at Rose Bay.

VH-BRF Short S-25 Sandringham...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Sep 2008, 10:34
Replies: 162
Views: 66,947
Posted By Old Hairy

My pleasure fantome. Would welcome any...

My pleasure fantome. Would welcome any information of how to obtain a copy of Bryan McCook's memoirs,when its published
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Aug 2008, 10:10
Replies: 162
Views: 66,947
Posted By Old Hairy

WHBM,You are correct Sir, my error,as you say...

WHBM,You are correct Sir, my error,as you say finished in 58. Ive eliminated JM715 and ML814 as they were at this time flying with either RNZAF or Ansett.ML814 is now in Florida with Kermitt Weeks...
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