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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2024, 21:32
Replies: 19
Views: 3,246
Posted By X767

I was on 54 Sqn ( Hunters) at West Raynham when...

I was on 54 Sqn ( Hunters) at West Raynham when these trials were carried out. Living in MQ's at Bircham Newton meant that I met and socialised with many of the development pilots during their...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2023, 21:41
Replies: 83
Views: 20,161
Posted By X767

I first flew the lovely Jaguar on 18 Oct 1973, as...

I first flew the lovely Jaguar on 18 Oct 1973, as Flt Cdr on No I Sqn Jaguar OCU at RAF Lossiemouth. I then took command of 1 Sqn in June 1975. Over a year later posted as Flt Cdr on 41 Sqn at RAF...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2022, 15:04
Replies: 757
Views: 513,348
Posted By X767

At 17:52 , my one and only film role...

At 17:52 , my one and only film role demonstrating the intricacies of the Hunter stick top !
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Dec 2020, 22:12
Replies: 94
Views: 43,807
Posted By X767

54 Squadron in the mid '60s. Recently posted from...

54 Squadron in the mid '60s. Recently posted from Chivenor, was doing rather well at weapons during a concentrated phase from West Raynham.
Found I was top of the Air to Ground ladder and was...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2019, 15:42
Replies: 33
Views: 16,856
Posted By X767

I learnt, by his last Christmas card, that he was...

I learnt, by his last Christmas card, that he was about to "slip the surly bonds of Earth", but he was his normal cheerful self, saying he had had a good innings.
I first met him when I was on 54...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2019, 21:12
Replies: 52
Views: 25,504
Posted By X767

After 7.15 mins dual with Tony Doyle, first solo...

After 7.15 mins dual with Tony Doyle, first solo in XP539 in 1963. It's been a long time, but the jump from JP to Gnat didn't seem too arduous.
As a precursor to my next tour on the Hunter, it was a...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2018, 16:17
Replies: 20
Views: 5,168
Posted By X767

I had the good fortune to accompany Bill on four...

I had the good fortune to accompany Bill on four consecutive squadron tours. We first met up on 4 Sqn at Gutersloh, and on disbandment we were posted to Chivenor, me initially on 234 Sqn and then...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2018, 21:39
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By X767

Jaguar

Get a life guys - if you flew it, you loved it, the rest of you ill informed gainsayers don't appreciate the contribution this aircraft made to the Royal Air Force.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2018, 22:38
Replies: 7
Views: 4,158
Posted By X767

Sad to hear of the passing of a fellow 41...

Sad to hear of the passing of a fellow 41 Squadron Jaguar member - I fondly remember many happy times with Dave and Nancy - may God be with you in your loss, Nancy.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2018, 17:28
Replies: 143
Views: 48,976
Posted By X767

As a student at Valley in the early 60’s I had...

As a student at Valley in the early 60’s I had Tony as my instructor. Maybe his nervousness may be placed at my door, but his professionalism and instructional ability did their work. His 4.5 Bentley...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2018, 15:26
Replies: 83
Views: 41,097
Posted By X767

Nutloose - for a man who obviously abhors the...

Nutloose - for a man who obviously abhors the Jaguar, I am surprised you can bear to have them in your house !
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2018, 22:06
Replies: 83
Views: 41,097
Posted By X767

I received my Flying Badge from Sir Augustus...

I received my Flying Badge from Sir Augustus Walker on 31 July 1963.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2018, 13:37
Replies: 83
Views: 41,097
Posted By X767

WanderOO - my Gnat course was no 2 I think, Sep63...

WanderOO - my Gnat course was no 2 I think, Sep63 - Feb 64
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2018, 21:44
Replies: 83
Views: 41,097
Posted By X767

Can thoroughly endorse the comments about Nice...

Can thoroughly endorse the comments about Nice Models.
They modelled my RAF flying career from 1960 to 1979
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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2017, 21:43
Replies: 5
Views: 3,000
Posted By X767

Great pics Nutloose - 44 years since I first...

Great pics Nutloose - 44 years since I first experienced the joy of the Jaguar - many happy memories.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2016, 21:25
Replies: 23
Views: 15,425
Posted By X767

Wow - that certainly brought back some memories....

Wow - that certainly brought back some memories. I remember it was released as the short before "Serpico" in cinemas at the time.
My contribution at 19:15 was the only few seconds, of hours of...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2016, 12:52
Replies: 4
Views: 2,499
Posted By X767

Pud was my flight commander on 54(F) Sqn in 1965...

Pud was my flight commander on 54(F) Sqn in 1965 - a very genuine and dedicated member of our fraternity. Maybe it's my age, but we are losing too many of the best of breed.
RIP
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2014, 21:51
Replies: 29
Views: 5,675
Posted By X767

Please Nutloose - give it a rest !

Please Nutloose - give it a rest !
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Aug 2014, 15:29
Replies: 6
Views: 2,011
Posted By X767

Martin Weir

Just received this e-mail from Nice Airplanes which might explain your problem.
Very sad news. Nice made wonderful models and I am very proud of my fleet of six RAF models from Chipmunk to Jaguar...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2014, 14:48
Replies: 27
Views: 7,869
Posted By X767

Having started my RAF career with Ian on D...

Having started my RAF career with Ian on D squadron at RAF Cranwell in 1960, he has always impressed me as a thoroughly professional pilot and leader.
This award is well deserved - well done Sir Ian...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2014, 11:58
Replies: 136
Views: 22,540
Posted By X767

Flying a Hunter FR 10 on Exercise Whirligig

Flying a Hunter FR 10 on Exercise Whirligig
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Jun 2014, 21:33
Replies: 169
Views: 56,915
Posted By X767

I switched off when I heard the tyro stewardess...

I switched off when I heard the tyro stewardess saying " I like my red wine with diet coke"
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2014, 14:26
Replies: 114
Views: 24,450
Posted By X767

Other way round. Pete Azzaro was an outstanding...

Other way round. Pete Azzaro was an outstanding keeper for the very successful College side during his three years on 83. Mike Radforth wasn't a footballer, but a good tennis player
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2014, 16:02
Replies: 11
Views: 3,345
Posted By X767

Ex 234 staff 1970 - what's the plan ?

Ex 234 staff 1970 - what's the plan ?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2014, 20:49
Replies: 100
Views: 21,291
Posted By X767

I don't know whether it is the same IM at Air...

I don't know whether it is the same IM at Air Britain, but the one from the Poachers is an Air Marshal and Governor of Windsor Castle.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2013, 22:23
Replies: 6
Views: 3,713
Posted By X767

No IV (AC) Squadron won Royal Flush in 1968 and...

No IV (AC) Squadron won Royal Flush in 1968 and 1969
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2013, 08:39
Replies: 142
Views: 46,290
Posted By X767

19 Feb 1962 - Barkston Heath - JP3 XM454. My...

19 Feb 1962 - Barkston Heath - JP3 XM454. My instructor, Peter Woodham taxied in ( I thought the trip was over), jumped out and said "It's all yours".
15 mins later I had done my first solo T/O,...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2013, 09:21
Replies: 26
Views: 11,231
Posted By X767

A lot of the off-airfield work was done at RAF...

A lot of the off-airfield work was done at RAF Bircham Newton, and some of the pilots lived in the married quarters there.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2013, 22:25
Replies: 66
Views: 18,986
Posted By X767

Yes - the 1154 !

Yes - the 1154 !
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jan 2013, 10:46
Replies: 15
Views: 3,317
Posted By X767

Have used United regularly from MAN to EWR over...

Have used United regularly from MAN to EWR over the past few years. I have always been impressed by the friendliness and professionalism of the cabin crew and Newark is so much easier to navigate...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2012, 16:44
Replies: 131
Views: 31,373
Posted By X767

The "Full War Load" day at the end of the El Adem...

The "Full War Load" day at the end of the El Adem APC was always worthwhile.

Firing out 540 rounds of 30mm ( you had to start firing "a little out of range"), followed by 8 x SAP headed 3-inch...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2012, 08:42
Replies: 29
Views: 7,472
Posted By X767

Very droll !

Very droll !
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2012, 08:34
Replies: 29
Views: 7,472
Posted By X767

Brought back many happy memories - I trained most...

Brought back many happy memories - I trained most of those guys !
After we trained 6 and 54, 14 were next and were the first RAFG Jaguar squadron.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2012, 09:22
Replies: 86
Views: 19,205
Posted By X767

Chipmunk, JP3/4,Gnat,Hunter 6/7/9/10,Jaguar...

Chipmunk, JP3/4,Gnat,Hunter 6/7/9/10,Jaguar GR1/T2,B737,B757,B767,ATP,Dash8
From 1960 to 2006 - all enjoyed with varying amounts of pleasure ( apart from 18 months behind a mahogany bomber)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Aug 2012, 21:19
Replies: 23
Views: 8,264
Posted By X767

EWR

Maybe I was lucky, but enjoyed a very comfortable flight with United from MAN to EWR. Bought extra legroom seats by exit door and took me 40 mins from on chocks to getting into my hire car. The...
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