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Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2019, 07:12
Replies: 150
Views: 78,932
Posted By dalek

Guilty B******s

Hi Brian, Tecumseh and all.
Only surprise is that incriminating evidence has survived this long.
Ben Wallace, a former Army Officer, seems tonshow genuine interest.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2014, 06:35
Replies: 277
Views: 68,248
Posted By dalek

Tony Bullimore lived for days in an upturned...

Tony Bullimore lived for days in an upturned yacht. The Australians made massive efforts to get to him, even before they knew he was alive.
There does not seem to have been any significant effort...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Dec 2013, 17:26
Replies: 81
Views: 20,941
Posted By dalek

F111

I seem to remember being told that the F111 was not based in Germany because it would then have round trip fuel for Moscow and would therefore have to be counted in the SALT talks.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Dec 2013, 16:32
Replies: 81
Views: 20,941
Posted By dalek

Charles Lindbergh

Anyone interested in long range ops in WW2 should read of Charles Lindbergh's efforts as a P38 test pilot in the Pacific. Lindbergh taught the pilots techniques that added 500mms to the range of...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2013, 12:42
Replies: 60
Views: 20,954
Posted By dalek

I am pretty sure that Snoopy, a modified Mk1 K...

I am pretty sure that Snoopy, a modified Mk1 K went to the Dutch Air Force. Had fewer hours than most other frames, so may still be flying?
Already booked my hols along with another old Herc Nav. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2013, 07:02
Replies: 7
Views: 2,487
Posted By dalek

Lady Captain on 30 always carried her US passport...

Lady Captain on 30 always carried her US passport as well as her UK one.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2012, 10:14
Replies: 67
Views: 16,390
Posted By dalek

Seems I have started a reasonable debate. I...

Seems I have started a reasonable debate.

I would like this country to have a full MPA capability, but in the current economic climate I cannot see this happening in the forseeable future.

By...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Dec 2012, 09:34
Replies: 67
Views: 16,390
Posted By dalek

HH I am sure someone has access to the...

HH

I am sure someone has access to the figures but over the life of the Nimrod the requests for assistance have been in the hundreds rather than tens.

Even when the accident is within range of...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2012, 12:48
Replies: 67
Views: 16,390
Posted By dalek

I don't have many problems with most things said...

I don't have many problems with most things said here.
Tourist.
An MPA based only on SAR would not be cost effective. An MPA that could not, as one of its (many) roles, provide, Search, Rescue...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2012, 09:53
Replies: 67
Views: 16,390
Posted By dalek

HAS 59 Good answer. We will live to regret...

HAS 59

Good answer. We will live to regret this.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2012, 09:15
Replies: 67
Views: 16,390
Posted By dalek

I believe the Americans no longer run permanent...

I believe the Americans no longer run permanent P3 detachments at Bermuda, Keflavik and Lajes.
So it would seem the North Atlantic nations are reducing there capability of intervening in a North...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2012, 07:39
Replies: 67
Views: 16,390
Posted By dalek

Long Range SAR

A year or so ago we were, after the demise of Nimrod, discussing the lack of capability to provide any SAR support out around the 20/25W area. It was only a matter of time before such a lack would...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Dec 2012, 11:23
Replies: 313
Views: 59,709
Posted By dalek

SLF Retrospective knowledge is wonderful. ...

SLF

Retrospective knowledge is wonderful. We now know that once the exploding tyre or titanium strip had caused a fire on that scale, a controlled crash landing was impossible.

It is unlikely...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2012, 12:30
Replies: 313
Views: 59,709
Posted By dalek

Dave Reid Four days prior to the accident the...

Dave Reid
Four days prior to the accident the left hand undercarriage bogie was removed for maintenance. When it was refitted a spacer was left out.
The initial accident report took great pains to...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2012, 15:20
Replies: 313
Views: 59,709
Posted By dalek

The strip of metal probably played no part in the...

The strip of metal probably played no part in the accident. It is more likely that the damage was caused by the undercarriage disintegration??
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2012, 12:26
Replies: 93
Views: 35,367
Posted By dalek

Beach club in Tripoli, Libya 1964. I watched a...

Beach club in Tripoli, Libya 1964. I watched a F105 Thunderchief fly into the sea just off the coast. Not survived.

1981 Somewhere in North German plain watched a Dutch NF5 I was controlling fly...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Dec 2012, 09:23
Replies: 313
Views: 59,709
Posted By dalek

SSD It may be different on Concorde but from...

SSD

It may be different on Concorde but from my Military days the first priority was "fly the aircraft."
The FE should not have attempted to shut down anything until the aircraft was safely clear...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Dec 2012, 12:29
Replies: 313
Views: 59,709
Posted By dalek

AZR Air France failed to produce the "Fuel...

AZR

Air France failed to produce the "Fuel Loading Sheet" and "Aircraft Loading Sheet". Documents that legally should have been retained.
So just how overweight and overfuelled the Aircraft was...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Dec 2012, 10:05
Replies: 313
Views: 59,709
Posted By dalek

For those interested in this subject THE...

For those interested in this subject
THE CONCORDE SERIES OF LECTURES
A Companion Guide by Pete Finlay makes interesting reading.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2012, 11:07
Replies: 646
Views: 157,048
Posted By dalek

One of my friends in the 90's went under the...

One of my friends in the 90's went under the nickname Sledge.

Why?

In his youth he was always being "pulled by Dogs."

If you are still out there "Hi AT."
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2012, 06:53
Replies: 45
Views: 28,066
Posted By dalek

Al's anecdotes

Al looked even older than he was.
One of his favourite tricks was to take out his false teeth, board the aircraft with the passengers and sit down.
After a few minutes of inactivity he would say:...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2012, 15:49
Replies: 45
Views: 28,066
Posted By dalek

First flight on 606 June 29 1970. Thorney Island...

First flight on 606 June 29 1970. Thorney Island to Hannover.
Captain Al Brindle. Wonder what happened to him?
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2012, 12:21
Replies: 180
Views: 32,576
Posted By dalek

Chose Snoopy. ... Name taken. Music for Dr Who...

Chose Snoopy. ... Name taken.
Music for Dr Who started downstairs.
Chose Dr Who. ... Name taken.
Next thing I heard. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2012, 10:38
Replies: 28
Views: 11,242
Posted By dalek

Sunday Express reports that the Army Air Crops is...

Sunday Express reports that the Army Air Crops is too be disbanded? Ever heard of them?
Seriously though, who are going to run the Apache fleet?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2012, 10:18
Replies: 94
Views: 51,227
Posted By dalek

When on 46 Sqn (Andover), around 1970, a couple...

When on 46 Sqn (Andover), around 1970, a couple of the ex 52? Sqn boys told me they had done strip work in South Vietnam.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2012, 14:15
Replies: 85
Views: 13,396
Posted By dalek

Army Mover You have hit the nail on the...

Army Mover

You have hit the nail on the head. Attempts to cut costs on short term detachments or AT stopovers invariably did not work at all, or finished up costing money.
One favourite trick of...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2012, 08:25
Replies: 85
Views: 13,396
Posted By dalek

Hi Engines A long time since I looked but I...

Hi Engines

A long time since I looked but I don't remember GASO's ever specifying HOTAC or on base.
I do remember them giving preferred minimums or failing that "best available".
For most...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2012, 07:14
Replies: 85
Views: 13,396
Posted By dalek

Engines Flight Safety is an all encompassing...

Engines

Flight Safety is an all encompassing term open to many interpretations.
GASO is a Group Air Staff Order. Compliance is not optional.
Either your accommodation on base complied with the...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2012, 07:45
Replies: 85
Views: 13,396
Posted By dalek

Fodplod Not sure of the point you are trying to...

Fodplod
Not sure of the point you are trying to make. Poor crew rest facilities can lead to accidents, proven fact. Doesn't matter if you are operating a C130, Typhoon or driving a bus.
Rest for...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2012, 17:20
Replies: 85
Views: 13,396
Posted By dalek

101 Two months to go in RAF. I cadged a lift...

101
Two months to go in RAF. I cadged a lift to the gate, walked to the Novotel and negotiated for a room. About £20. Great nights sleep, pool, plus tennnis court, plus bar.
Looked out at the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2012, 10:07
Replies: 85
Views: 13,396
Posted By dalek

In 2002 I spent most of my final few months in...

In 2002 I spent most of my final few months in the Air Force living in tents in Muscat and Thumrait.
In Thumrait it was unavoidable because of a genuine shortage of accommodation.
In Muscat it...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2012, 16:51
Replies: 3
Views: 2,641
Posted By dalek

Apache safety in Afghanistan

Dear Moderator
The thread may or may not have been appropriate. However, in future if you do wish to close it, do have the courtesy of informing me.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2012, 08:51
Replies: 66
Views: 14,939
Posted By dalek

Whenurhappy The way the US treat their...

Whenurhappy

The way the US treat their retired personnel is very generous compared to the way we in the UK are treated are treated.
Unless things have changed in the recent past, they are still...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2012, 07:30
Replies: 76
Views: 19,355
Posted By dalek

New regulations (according to the Telegraph), ...

New regulations (according to the Telegraph), mean all Military Personnel now have to travel Economy Class (Most Circumstances) . Have similar changes been made for the Civil Service? A friend of...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2012, 16:33
Replies: 67
Views: 17,873
Posted By dalek

Keep up the good work Chug. It has been known...

Keep up the good work Chug.
It has been known for some time that the Valiant and Buccaneer had major structural weaknesses. Therefore any BOI involving these aircraft should automatically be...
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