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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2021, 10:43
Replies: 27
Views: 14,022
Posted By 12 twists per inch

I'm sure it will be put down to 'High Jinks' as...

I'm sure it will be put down to 'High Jinks' as usual
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2021, 17:41
Replies: 40
Views: 10,857
Posted By 12 twists per inch

K3s were bloody freezing on a long high transit...

K3s were bloody freezing on a long high transit or a trail in winter even in the seating cabin. I remember on one transit back from Canada, OC 101 as PF, fully in his sleeping bag except for arms,...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2020, 14:26
Replies: 21
Views: 5,486
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Must have been a separate incident but I haven't...

Must have been a separate incident but I haven't heard of it.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2020, 09:04
Replies: 21
Views: 5,486
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Just this once, from your post you state...

Just this once, from your post you state components were possibly worn and tired - Absolute rubbish, the aircraft was technically serviceable as the inquiry proved. I remember no female Hercules...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2020, 20:51
Replies: 21
Views: 5,486
Posted By 12 twists per inch

What are you trying to find out Mr Alazia?

What are you trying to find out Mr Alazia?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2020, 12:46
Replies: 21
Views: 5,486
Posted By 12 twists per inch

The investigation was internal and stayed in the...

The investigation was internal and stayed in the FI
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2020, 15:39
Replies: 20
Views: 4,581
Posted By 12 twists per inch

There is an article on the move in the RAF...

There is an article on the move in the RAF Shawbury Airies Magazine available via Google
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2020, 08:54
Replies: 11
Views: 3,743
Posted By 12 twists per inch

And what about the dozens Lads and Lasses that...

And what about the dozens Lads and Lasses that support the 9 Reds? Engineers, Opsies, Loggies, Air Tragic bods, Catering etc all social distancing to provide a mini airshow coz you're bored...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2015, 17:35
Replies: 24
Views: 10,378
Posted By 12 twists per inch

TrIStar - the worlds best airfield denial weapon...

TrIStar - the worlds best airfield denial weapon ;-)
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2015, 18:59
Replies: 1
Views: 2,236
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Just read the last few chapters to do with my...

Just read the last few chapters to do with my time on the Squadron.

Wish someone had proof read it for accuracy....
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2015, 17:18
Replies: 29
Views: 6,438
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Contact the PRO at Shawbury, we've got loads

Contact the PRO at Shawbury, we've got loads
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2014, 17:25
Replies: 16
Views: 5,788
Posted By 12 twists per inch

WTF was OC Eng doing there? It required an...

WTF was OC Eng doing there? It required an engineer, not an Eng Order writer! Eng Officers should not be allowed near aircraft!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2013, 21:35
Replies: 15
Views: 5,512
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Was Al's GE on quite a few VC10 trips and he...

Was Al's GE on quite a few VC10 trips and he always kept me amused - normally with GK and 707 tales! A true gent and I am certainly proud to have known him. Rest with the other gauge watchers in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2013, 22:10
Replies: 40
Views: 10,987
Posted By 12 twists per inch

ZeB you are correct. Birdstrike hawk from Cardiff...

ZeB you are correct. Birdstrike hawk from Cardiff into Shawbury for some TLC
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2013, 20:10
Replies: 13
Views: 2,629
Posted By 12 twists per inch

I applied to PVR (early termination in new money)...

I applied to PVR (early termination in new money) last Tuesday and finished in the RAF on the Friday - just a leaving medical to do! Still smiling now!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2013, 15:09
Replies: 32
Views: 7,490
Posted By 12 twists per inch

FLM - Flight Line Mechanic. An obsolete...

FLM - Flight Line Mechanic.

An obsolete trade employed to carry out flight servicings only. A great bunch who had a reputation for partying hard.

(Awaiting FLM stories of freckles etc)
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2013, 08:08
Replies: 27
Views: 10,193
Posted By 12 twists per inch

This plan is only there to pacify the lyneham...

This plan is only there to pacify the lyneham locals. How ludicrous in these frugal times to think tens of millions of pounds will be spent relocating a perfectly good, centrally located training...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2013, 11:33
Replies: 74
Views: 11,670
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Bin the UAS system. are these really cost...

Bin the UAS system. are these really cost effective in a smaller airforce requiring less pilots and where competition is fierce?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2013, 08:44
Replies: 35
Views: 10,947
Posted By 12 twists per inch

It was XR806 not BOB and it wasn't Ground...

It was XR806 not BOB and it wasn't Ground Engineers it was engineers - base hangar engineers.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2013, 13:24
Replies: 37
Views: 11,526
Posted By 12 twists per inch

I always used to say I was the toilet emptier -...

I always used to say I was the toilet emptier - shook less hands that way! I had a blast as a GE with some great crews, some mad individuals and some very dodgy escapades. Best techy job ever!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2012, 17:46
Replies: 294
Views: 89,190
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Ah those very Baldricks who are signing off...

Ah those very Baldricks who are signing off airworthiness on Voyager, as the EngO does ...tea white one please boss. :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2012, 12:58
Replies: 294
Views: 89,190
Posted By 12 twists per inch

EngOs as GEs would be a tremendous cabaret!...

EngOs as GEs would be a tremendous cabaret! Personally wouldn't trust one with anything as technical as a tv remote control, lets face it, they even took away signing leave passes from them ...:}
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Nov 2012, 20:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,651
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Yes, this was used in the last bond film....

Yes, this was used in the last bond film. Searching pprune will direct you to a previous thread.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Jul 2012, 03:02
Replies: 3
Views: 2,283
Posted By 12 twists per inch

O ring seal on the mag chips if I remember...

O ring seal on the mag chips if I remember correctly - been replaced under routine maint, seals not fitted. Now subject to independant checks prior to fit.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2012, 21:59
Replies: 19
Views: 5,659
Posted By 12 twists per inch

So the extra pay is for specialist skills? Very...

So the extra pay is for specialist skills? Very well but trust me that aircrew are not the only trade to have skills that if you leave to a comparative job in the real world can treble your wages....
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2012, 21:50
Replies: 61
Views: 17,828
Posted By 12 twists per inch

These are the same muppets who tried to order me...

These are the same muppets who tried to order me to do a VC10 full power engine run in the hangar with the doors open......as that's what the tonkas did!
And yes the SAR shout did happen..
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2012, 21:03
Replies: 20
Views: 7,562
Posted By 12 twists per inch

QinetiQ at Boscome are still flying them

QinetiQ at Boscome are still flying them
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2012, 21:14
Replies: 5
Views: 2,211
Posted By 12 twists per inch

You must remember, we only pick fights with those...

You must remember, we only pick fights with those who have a limited fight back capability and will only get involved if there is OIL
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th May 2012, 18:13
Replies: 13
Views: 5,784
Posted By 12 twists per inch

It was on Quest

It was on Quest
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2012, 16:51
Replies: 22
Views: 9,204
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Handling is carried out by RAF personnel from...

Handling is carried out by RAF personnel from 1312 Flt, maintenance activities carried out by the airlines flying spanners.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2011, 21:32
Replies: 19
Views: 3,108
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Good to see the aircrew wearing flying suits no...

Good to see the aircrew wearing flying suits no matter what! :rolleyes: bet they got in flight rations too ;) . Excellent programme!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2011, 13:48
Replies: 22
Views: 7,242
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Turkey, yep that was a VC10 - great view of the...

Turkey, yep that was a VC10 - great view of the palm and the burj after a full power take off!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2011, 17:33
Replies: 46
Views: 11,257
Posted By 12 twists per inch

I disagree, no sense at all. Cosford is...

I disagree, no sense at all.

Cosford is centrally located with good road and rail links and can still be developed. What a waste of money relocating.

Send the Hercs back there, the drone of...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2011, 22:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,587
Posted By 12 twists per inch

Just waiting with bated breath for the 'Typhoon -...

Just waiting with bated breath for the 'Typhoon - how airshows over tripoli beat Gadhaffi into submission'
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Jun 2011, 21:26
Replies: 2
Views: 2,068
Posted By 12 twists per inch

MOD flight - cheapest bidder - fit for heroes...

MOD flight - cheapest bidder - fit for heroes :ugh:
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