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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Apr 2024, 15:52
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By bobward

A flying tractor!

A flying tractor!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2024, 15:50
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,758,539
Posted By bobward

A few years ago, during one of the Tutor...

A few years ago, during one of the Tutor 'pauses', the flying school where I worked approached the ACO to offer their services. We could have flown up to three cadets per sortie, for an hour, for...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2024, 06:36
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,758,539
Posted By bobward

The AC organisation (?) has spent a lot of money...

The AC organisation (?) has spent a lot of money in my art of the world, improving unit faciities of late. That includes a big renovation of wing HQ.
Asturias, you may well be right!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2024, 16:12
Replies: 69
Views: 6,225
Posted By bobward

Post drifts valet observatio

What was that fancy phrase about who guards the guardians?


Initially a bunch of thread drift posts moved from this thread...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2024, 16:11
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,758,539
Posted By bobward

NAAFI; Many years ago I was told it stood for...

NAAFI;
Many years ago I was told it stood for 'No Ambition, and F*** all Interest...'

One other comment on the 'no risk' comment earlier. Getting the cadets to their units involves either a car,...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2024, 17:10
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,758,539
Posted By bobward

Sky Sports, I just could not believe, or...

Sky Sports,
I just could not believe, or comprehend, that statement allegedly made by the Commandant. ...and as for classroom activities not being dangerous........

Whilst I'm sad I'm no longer...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2024, 07:10
Replies: 33
Views: 5,640
Posted By bobward

FB, That's an oxymoron surely?

FB,
That's an oxymoron surely?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2024, 11:23
Replies: 33
Views: 5,640
Posted By bobward

It looks like a mix of all the colour schemes the...

It looks like a mix of all the colour schemes the jet has ever worn. It's very different to any of the other 'specials' I think.
To Tonka fans, enjoy it while you can before the all-gray F35 takes...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2024, 17:15
Replies: 12
Views: 4,869
Posted By bobward

There's an interesting item in the latest Air...

There's an interesting item in the latest Air Forces Monthly about these, and other aggressors. Nice pictures too!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Mar 2024, 16:28
Replies: 4,438
Views: 631,449
Posted By bobward

A Coastguard S92 was making circles and lot's...

A Coastguard S92 was making circles and lot's noise just off the caost between Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth earlier this morning.
Anyone know why? Hope no one was in too much trouble.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2024, 16:27
Replies: 15
Views: 3,107
Posted By bobward

Our local MP has also decided to seek alternative...

Our local MP has also decided to seek alternative employment. It hasn't left much time to select and present a replacement to the electorate.
Or is this another example of 'go before being pushed'...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2024, 16:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,370
Posted By bobward

I think I got mine via Moss Bros. Although it...

I think I got mine via Moss Bros. Although it was a long while ago and (b) I was but a humble VR(T)........
Hope this helps.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2024, 06:39
Replies: 42
Views: 11,056
Posted By bobward

BV, Thanks for the reply. Adds a little to my...

BV,
Thanks for the reply. Adds a little to my paucity of knowledge!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Mar 2024, 11:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
Posted By bobward

It'll probably get cancelled when almost...

It'll probably get cancelled when almost complete.......
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2024, 11:11
Replies: 42
Views: 11,056
Posted By bobward

As a ppl with a few hours to my credit, I don't...

As a ppl with a few hours to my credit, I don't see myself as a professional aviator. However, may I offer a few thoughts and questions on behalf of we who pay for all this.
1; NATO and others seem...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Feb 2024, 14:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
Posted By bobward

The late Randall Whitcombe wrote a lot about...

The late Randall Whitcombe wrote a lot about Canadian aviation, and the Arrow in articular. Th CF105 had massive potential, which seems to have been suppressed, as it upset people south of the US /...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2024, 15:17
Replies: 204
Views: 97,714
Posted By bobward

I wonder who they might have in mind to replace...

I wonder who they might have in mind to replace her?
Any suggestions everyone?
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2024, 15:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,499
Posted By bobward

Same as Auster Fan, I met Bryan on a VRT course...

Same as Auster Fan, I met Bryan on a VRT course in the mid/late 80''s.
Condolences to his friends and family.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Feb 2024, 14:42
Replies: 31
Views: 18,808
Posted By bobward

I have a feeling this story was covered by Air...

I have a feeling this story was covered by Air Crash Investigation on Discovery Channel last year.
Thy also did a programme on a KC135 misplacing two engines on a Desert Storm sortie. Huge credit to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Feb 2024, 14:37
Replies: 4,438
Views: 631,449
Posted By bobward

There have been Skyhawks, ex Luftwaffe Alphajets...

There have been Skyhawks, ex Luftwaffe Alphajets and now ex Korean AF Hawks playing with the 48th FW at Lakenheath for quite a while now.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2024, 14:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,671
Posted By bobward

Looks like something Gerry Anderson dreamed up...

Looks like something Gerry Anderson dreamed up for Thunderbirds waaaaay back.....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Feb 2024, 15:17
Replies: 22
Views: 2,404
Posted By bobward

Back in the '90's I was lucky enough to see the...

Back in the '90's I was lucky enough to see the late Bob Hoover doing his 'energy management' display in a Rockwell Commander, with both props feathered.
Absolutely amazing!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jan 2024, 06:29
Replies: 34
Views: 2,028
Posted By bobward

Going back to the original question. Weren't...

Going back to the original question. Weren't there 'black out blocks' where batches of serial numbers were jumped, to confuse the opposition as to how many aircraft had been ordered?
I think this...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2024, 06:44
Replies: 46
Views: 9,323
Posted By bobward

Normal for Norfolk........

Normal for Norfolk........
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2024, 16:09
Replies: 25
Views: 5,204
Posted By bobward

I can't answer your technical questions I'm...

I can't answer your technical questions I'm afraid. However, I can tell you that four jets turned up at the end of December 23. They started flying with the resident 48FW in early Jan 24.
Prior to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jan 2024, 16:05
Replies: 13
Views: 1,124
Posted By bobward

Kit bag colours

Forgive me if I state the obvious.To make it easier to separate RAF from Army kit when unloading at the destination.
Just a thought!
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2023, 07:35
Replies: 114
Views: 52,131
Posted By bobward

Kiltrash, The story was set in the 1950's, old...

Kiltrash,
The story was set in the 1950's, old boy.........
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Dec 2023, 07:12
Replies: 15
Views: 2,326
Posted By bobward

Excuse the slight digression here. I remember...

Excuse the slight digression here. I remember flying out of Aberdeen to Norway one evening. Most were in their seats when one of Billy Connolly's 'rubber men' blundered aboard.
The Noggies pay huge...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2023, 07:06
Replies: 185
Views: 43,687
Posted By bobward

From my perspective, trailers only show the...

From my perspective, trailers only show the 'high' spots of film or serial. They are made to attract viewers who probably didn't know the main course was even coming. Like life, many productions are...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2023, 06:48
Replies: 10
Views: 3,309
Posted By bobward

It can't be that good if Tom Cruise splashed two...

It can't be that good if Tom Cruise splashed two using a clapped out F14.......
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2023, 14:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,637
Posted By bobward

A lot of weight to carry around, for perhaps a...

A lot of weight to carry around, for perhaps a limited gain. With AAA systems getting even more lethal, I for one, wouldn't want to be racetracking around a bunch of the opposition, would you?
After...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2023, 17:22
Replies: 15
Views: 2,374
Posted By bobward

Wasn't the original Fireflash a beam rider...

Wasn't the original Fireflash a beam rider air-to-air missile tested on the Swift F7?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Oct 2023, 14:57
Replies: 72
Views: 5,261
Posted By bobward

When I did my gliding course in Feb 1968, it...

When I did my gliding course in Feb 1968, it ended with three solo's. I was told that I had to do at least one left tun, and one right, in whatever order to qualify for the A and B certificates....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2023, 07:53
Replies: 72
Views: 5,261
Posted By bobward

You could try asking HQ Air Cadets at Cranwell,...

You could try asking HQ Air Cadets at Cranwell, Dave. They are supposed to be running the show, I believe.
Sorry I can't help you - I did my solo's in Feb 68, at 611 GS, Swanton Morley. 'A wild and...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2023, 15:45
Replies: 78
Views: 18,544
Posted By bobward

The were sent to Northolt to cover the Olympics...

The were sent to Northolt to cover the Olympics way back in 2012 I think
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