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9th May 2014, 10:48
Replies: 5
Views: 6,333
Posted By the_tartanterror

Jock Bryce 1921-2014 RIP

Just heard that Jock Bryce passed away a few days ago. Another one of the greats that has taken his final flight in the last few days.

Gabe 'Jock' Bryce OBE 1921-2014

Gabe Bryce was born in...
1st Mar 2013, 19:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,343
Posted By the_tartanterror

Hi Diana, Many thanks for your post. My...

Hi Diana,

Many thanks for your post. My interest is due to me having a tribute website about test pilots. I wanted to add some more details to his posting.
Regards from Scotland
The TT
28th Nov 2011, 10:34
Replies: 4
Views: 2,020
Posted By the_tartanterror

Hi Djgeuropa, Thank you for posting a reply...

Hi Djgeuropa,

Thank you for posting a reply to my request, that would be most helpful indeed. I would like pictures of Stuart Muller-Rowland to feature on my test pilot tribute website, where i...
13th Nov 2011, 16:54
Replies: 5
Views: 2,853
Posted By the_tartanterror

JF - Thanks for the info, i had a feeling that...

JF - Thanks for the info, i had a feeling that may be the case. Do you know if Barry remained in S.Africa?. Any ideas what Dick Rumbelow did post Hunting?

Sycamore - thanks also for information, i...
13th Nov 2011, 10:19
Replies: 5
Views: 2,853
Posted By the_tartanterror

Hunting Test Pilots Barry Radley/Dick Rumbelow

Does anyone know or have any information on the status of former Hunting Percival Test Pilots Barry Radley and Richard 'Dick' Rumbelow?

From what i can gather, Barry Radley left test flying to...
25th Feb 2011, 12:08
Replies: 4
Views: 2,020
Posted By the_tartanterror

Thanks, i will check it out, however, from memory...

Thanks, i will check it out, however, from memory it wasnt all that clear.

Have now received a good photograph of Red Esler.
24th Feb 2011, 18:45
Replies: 4
Views: 2,020
Posted By the_tartanterror

Pictures required of Stuart Muller-Rowland

All,

Can anyone assist with any photographs of Stuart Muller-Rowland,RAE Test pilots, killed when testing the DH108

any help would be greatly appreciated
Regards
TT
29th Jun 2010, 17:33
Replies: 1
Views: 1,790
Posted By the_tartanterror

Jim Heyworth Rolls Royce TP RIP

Jim Heyworth, the former Rolls Royce Chief Test Pilot passed away on
June 10th.
Obituary in the telegraph

Squadron Leader Jim Heyworth - Telegraph...
18th Jun 2010, 14:22
Replies: 214
Views: 165,958
Posted By the_tartanterror

Sorry to hear of John's passing. Sadly another of...

Sorry to hear of John's passing. Sadly another of the greats from British Aviation history has taken his last flight.

It would be a fitting tribute to his memory if his memoirs/book were...
10th Mar 2010, 16:11
Replies: 0
Views: 1,113
Posted By the_tartanterror

Test Pilots 1940-1960's

Hi all,

Does anyone have any information (ie year of birth/passing etc) or pictures of the following test pilots from the 1940-1960's era. I would ideally like to find obituaries on them, but any...
4th Aug 2009, 17:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,343
Posted By the_tartanterror

S/Ldr Jimmy O Mathews DSO DFC * 1921-19??

I am trying to find out the year of passing for S/Ldr Jimmy O Mathews DSO DFC and bar who died in Australia.
Jimmy Matthews served with 100 Group, 85 and 157 Squadrons as a Nightfighter pilot.He...
6th Jun 2009, 16:58
Replies: 214
Views: 165,958
Posted By the_tartanterror

Cold War RAF Pilots

Hi there
Can help you with some details, let me have your email address
3rd Mar 2009, 16:13
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,315
Posted By the_tartanterror

The Police should have used the Gene Hunt/ Reagan...

The Police should have used the Gene Hunt/ Reagan and Carter method of policing to deal with these morons straight away. If this had happened abroad, would the Police in Italy,France or Spain have...
10th Oct 2008, 19:43
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By the_tartanterror

maabaa, thanks for looking at the scans, i...

maabaa,

thanks for looking at the scans, i thought one was definately Pierre ??? and the other, i am not sure of.

I will keep searching
Regds
The TT
1st Oct 2008, 21:23
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By the_tartanterror

Help identifying signatures on French Test Flight covers

Hi all,

If anyone can attempt to decipher the signatures on these flight covers i would be most greatful. Both are from French Test flights from the 1950's.
Thanks theTT

Scans below...
9th May 2008, 23:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,876
Posted By the_tartanterror

Thanks GBZ, thats a great help indeed. ...

Thanks GBZ, thats a great help indeed.

Warmtoast,thanks also, i have seen that article but there is nothing in it that gives a clue to age/christian names unfortunately.

I will keep looking...
9th May 2008, 12:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,876
Posted By the_tartanterror

Capt H.A. 'Sam' Brown - Avro CTP

Hi all,

I wonder if anyone has a copy of the book Avro Test Pilots (thay may have the information) or may know the year of birth and passing of Avro CTP H.A 'Sam' Brown,and also what his christian...
27th Mar 2008, 19:17
Replies: 3
Views: 2,207
Posted By the_tartanterror

I had the pleasure of corresponding with Jimmy...

I had the pleasure of corresponding with Jimmy Dell several times. He was amongst the most modest and helpful Test Pilots i have had the pleasure of corresponding with. He patiently answered my...
6th Mar 2008, 11:16
Replies: 2
Views: 968
Posted By the_tartanterror

Thanks, i will check it out,not sure if all those...

Thanks, i will check it out,not sure if all those that i am looking for will be mentioned or not though.

Cheers
The TT
4th Mar 2008, 18:47
Replies: 2
Views: 968
Posted By the_tartanterror

Obituaries of Pilots/Aircraft Designers

Hi all,

I am looking for copies of obituaries of several former Test Pilots, or dates of birth/death for them, so i can update some information about them.

They are:-
E.A 'Teddy Tennant -...
29th Jan 2008, 10:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,496
Posted By the_tartanterror

Canberra Mk8

Another great image!http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/the_tartanterror/englishelectriccanberramk8nighti-2.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2008, 18:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,063
Posted By the_tartanterror

Thanks guys, i think its J.S.Bailey. I also have...

Thanks guys, i think its J.S.Bailey. I also have another photograph of a Whirlwind with the same signature on it, none of the other Westland photogrpahs i have have signatures on them.

I was...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2008, 12:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,063
Posted By the_tartanterror

Anyone recognise signature on this photograph?

Hi all,

I have attached scan of an official Westland photograph, which bears a signature on the reverse. Does anyone recognise who this may be?. Test Pilot,engineer,photographer?
Any assistance...
19th Jan 2008, 04:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,496
Posted By the_tartanterror

Classic Canberra

Thought you may enjoy this great photograph of the Classic Canberra,its an original Charles Brown photograph.
Regds The TThttp://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/the_tartanterror/eecanberra.jpg
18th Jan 2008, 19:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,797
Posted By the_tartanterror

Thanks for that Evansb, thats much appreciated

Thanks for that Evansb, thats much appreciated
17th Jan 2008, 12:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,797
Posted By the_tartanterror

What Saab?

Hi All,
Have attached a scan of a offical Armstrong Siddeley photo that i have, which appears to be some sort of small Saab Draken?

Anyone know what it is and the history of it. I have seen a...
5th Jan 2008, 22:09
Replies: 0
Views: 1,283
Posted By the_tartanterror

Gloster Aircraft TP's

One of my Xmas presents (to myself) was a wonderful book of photographs by the late Gloster Aircraft photographer,Russell Adams entitled ' Jet Age Photographer'.

Apart from the great aircraft...
4th Jan 2008, 22:31
Replies: 15
Views: 1,989
Posted By the_tartanterror

I wonder how many 'Knights of the Realm' have...

I wonder how many 'Knights of the Realm' have been made that have done things which have not been to the benefit of the British People!!:*

Ken Wallis and other Test Pilots of his generation who...
19th Dec 2007, 13:24
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By the_tartanterror

Thanks for the input PP and RETDPI

Thanks for the input PP and RETDPI
18th Dec 2007, 16:01
Replies: 4
Views: 3,098
Posted By the_tartanterror

Thanks John, that a help for starters

Thanks John, that a help for starters
17th Dec 2007, 00:22
Replies: 4
Views: 3,098
Posted By the_tartanterror

Armstrong Siddeley Motors Test Pilots

Hi,

I am trying to find out any information on two Test Pilots who flew for Armstrong Siddeley Motors,both were ex A&AEE to feature on my website.

Sqn Ldr Waldo Price-Owen CTP RAF born 1916...
15th Dec 2007, 17:41
15th Dec 2007, 01:26
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By the_tartanterror

Leslie G Frise - Bristol and Hunting Aircraft designer

Hi All,

Would anyone have any basic biographical information and a photograph of the Bristol and latterly Hunting Aircraft, designer, Leslie G Frise.

I am trying to compile some information...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2007, 07:01
Replies: 17
Views: 5,725
Posted By the_tartanterror

I think it would have been Basil Arkell that flew...

I think it would have been Basil Arkell that flew the Gyrodyne
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2007, 22:46
Replies: 17
Views: 5,725
Posted By the_tartanterror

Thanks to all who have posted information on...

Thanks to all who have posted information on these gentlemen,its much appreciated, and thanks to Nick for the words about my site!

If anyone knows how i could make contact with Alan Bristow,John...
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