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18th Mar 2024, 12:59
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Posted By chevvron

I doubt if there was room in either the E28/39 or...

I doubt if there was room in either the E28/39 or 'Land Crab' (Vampire) for an extra fuel tank with alternate fuel but the Meteor, having its engines in the wings, probably had room in the fuselage...
17th Mar 2024, 17:39
Replies: 26
Views: 1,823
Posted By chevvron

Another thought; what fuel did these early jets...

Another thought; what fuel did these early jets burn? Did they have a special bowser for kerosene trucked in (unlikely for just a one off flight to Bovingdon) or did they burn AVGAS? It would have...
17th Mar 2024, 12:14
Replies: 26
Views: 1,823
Posted By chevvron

The presence of an A20 seems to rule it out as...

The presence of an A20 seems to rule it out as Bovingdon, the CCRC used mostly B17s. Any ideas on the '9' on the fin of the A20?
Bovington is where T E Shaw met his end.
16th Mar 2024, 18:13
Replies: 29
Views: 4,329
Posted By chevvron

I recall reading about that one in 'RAF Flying...

I recall reading about that one in 'RAF Flying Review' in the late ''50s or early '60s.
16th Mar 2024, 09:19
Replies: 29
Views: 4,329
Posted By chevvron

What happened then? There was no video or link.

What happened then? There was no video or link.
15th Mar 2024, 12:15
Replies: 3,966
Views: 299,608
Posted By chevvron

Almeria?

Almeria?
14th Mar 2024, 19:14
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By chevvron

If it's close to Yeovilton it's probably NOTAMed...

If it's close to Yeovilton it's probably NOTAMed but if it's less than 60m agl it's not necessary.
14th Mar 2024, 18:05
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Views: 299,608
Posted By chevvron

Alamagordo just far enough away from ground zero?

Alamagordo just far enough away from ground zero?
14th Mar 2024, 09:14
Replies: 680
Views: 292,972
Posted By chevvron

I had two WO (ATC) on my squadron (2204 Chesham...

I had two WO (ATC) on my squadron (2204 Chesham Sqdn) and both worked for Shorts at Bovingdon unitl it closed.
Didn't one of the Biafran Ansons have to drop in at Blackbushe on the way south?
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Mar 2024, 10:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By chevvron

True for ATC; I haven't had chance to visit since...

True for ATC; I haven't had chance to visit since 2012 due to illness and Covid so I haven't seen how EFPS works however I kept myself 'current' on strips, pen and paper by doing 10 years as a FISO...
13th Mar 2024, 10:03
Replies: 4,861
Views: 710,113
Posted By chevvron

Just confirms my opinion of what an a$$hole he...

Just confirms my opinion of what an a$$hole he is; not content with deliberately killing wild animals he wantonloy destroys aircraft.
Sorry just noticed Zaxis had edited out a certain person.
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Mar 2024, 13:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By chevvron

We use the word 'freecall' in the UK in this...

We use the word 'freecall' in the UK in this context.
12th Mar 2024, 13:45
Replies: 1,269
Views: 643,677
Posted By chevvron

I remember 'Dolicher' pronounced 'Dollyer' from...

I remember 'Dolicher' pronounced 'Dollyer' from writing his name on the authorisation sheet; Maygothling spent several years as OC Airfield and he flew the aerotows to Bovingdon; one of the station...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Mar 2024, 11:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By chevvron

Perfectly normal in my 37 years of experience;...

Perfectly normal in my 37 years of experience; you should always have pen and paper handy to jot things down.
I once had a pair of DC8s 2000ft apart on top of each other; the lower one (FL330) was...
12th Mar 2024, 11:22
Replies: 680
Views: 292,972
Posted By chevvron

Note the white painted tops to the parked Ansons...

Note the white painted tops to the parked Ansons in the right background - very un WW2 like!
12th Mar 2024, 11:13
Replies: 1,269
Views: 643,677
Posted By chevvron

Yes I remember the rule about 'B' cats and above....

Yes I remember the rule about 'B' cats and above.
We had both '650 and '651 at Halton at different times; they were both dayglo and silver not yellow and silver.
I await the 'Canopy T21' thread...
12th Mar 2024, 10:59
Replies: 19
Views: 2,070
Posted By chevvron

Maybe Britannia made it a 2 hour sector length,...

Maybe Britannia made it a 2 hour sector length, it was 36 odd years ago!
ATCOs destined to travel on the flight deck had a ticket issued annotated as such and checked in as per passengers in order...
11th Mar 2024, 13:38
Replies: 19
Views: 2,070
Posted By chevvron

Coincidentally at the time, my wife-to-be-worked...

Coincidentally at the time, my wife-to-be-worked at L.A. Rumbold in Camberley who supplied much of the on-board furniture including galleys hence the stewardesses had a chance to moan to me about the...
11th Mar 2024, 13:30
Replies: 680
Views: 292,972
Posted By chevvron

There are some references to gliding at Bovingdon...

There are some references to gliding at Bovingdon in 'Air Cadet gliding pix in the ''80s which I won't duplicate here.
11th Mar 2024, 13:23
Replies: 1,269
Views: 643,677
Posted By chevvron

Yes I logged WT871 as the first (ever) complete...

Yes I logged WT871 as the first (ever) complete flight at Bovingdon after Paul was aerotowed in. I only had one flight that evening (21 Jun) but my logbook shows I had a flight with Jacko in '871...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Mar 2024, 10:27
Replies: 7
Views: 888
Posted By chevvron

I did the 3 year ATCO Cadet course where we...

I did the 3 year ATCO Cadet course where we trained and achieved C of C in all ratings.
During the third year, the course manager asked me what my preference was for final posting; I said a JATCRU...
11th Mar 2024, 10:14
Replies: 19
Views: 2,070
Posted By chevvron

I did an ATCO fam flight in a Britannia 767 in...

I did an ATCO fam flight in a Britannia 767 in the late '80s; it was just a straight out and return to Palma; departed Gatwick just after 7am and we were back by noon.
I remember timing the climb...
11th Mar 2024, 05:27
Replies: 1,269
Views: 643,677
Posted By chevvron

Paul took a Sedbergh and a Mk3 to Bovingdon by...

Paul took a Sedbergh and a Mk3 to Bovingdon by aerotow with Sqdn Ldr Maygothling in a Chipmunk in Jun '65 so I'm guessing you flew the return leg to Halton a day or so later.
9th Mar 2024, 11:01
Replies: 1,269
Views: 643,677
Posted By chevvron

I knew not only Paul but his brother Mike and...

I knew not only Paul but his brother Mike and their sister Judith; she was a teacher at my school in Chesham and prior to that a classmate of my own sister.
I flew with Paul several times including...
6th Mar 2024, 10:53
Replies: 73
Views: 13,932
Posted By chevvron

See also 'Chinooks; Not exactly stealthy are...

See also 'Chinooks; Not exactly stealthy are they?' on this thread last posting 19 Feb 2024.
I heard and saw a pair at 4.25am one morning and they too sounded remarkably quiet; that was several...
5th Mar 2024, 09:32
Replies: 4,861
Views: 710,113
Posted By chevvron

Looks lke a Tipsy Nipper.

Looks lke a Tipsy Nipper.
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Mar 2024, 19:28
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By chevvron

I may be wrong but I vaguely recall these mics...

I may be wrong but I vaguely recall these mics were used in RAF control towers for the AATCs to communicate with vehicles on the airfield; the AATCs could not operate aircraft band radios just the...
27th Feb 2024, 12:19
Replies: 89
Views: 24,624
Posted By chevvron

Link doesn't seem to work with me.

Link doesn't seem to work with me.
25th Feb 2024, 16:31
Replies: 3,966
Views: 299,608
Posted By chevvron

Silly me; different lights as it gets dark here. ...

Silly me; different lights as it gets dark here.
The cross on the runway indicates an unuseable portion of runway not engine running base; raised red runway end lights deliniate the unuseable...
25th Feb 2024, 14:31
Replies: 3,966
Views: 299,608
Posted By chevvron

Obviously a badly laid runway surface coupled...

Obviously a badly laid runway surface coupled with an area with a cross painted on it used as an engine running base.
What looks to be a USAF F4 in the background but I can't make out the tailcode....
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Feb 2024, 19:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,743
Posted By chevvron

Stornoway is an HIAL airport.

Stornoway is an HIAL airport.
19th Feb 2024, 17:19
Replies: 80
Views: 21,696
Posted By chevvron

A comparatively high wing loading contributed to...

A comparatively high wing loading contributed to that but was offset by cruising speeds far higher than those used nowadays.
Area controllers (ATC) often had problems with Tridents having to be...
18th Feb 2024, 12:36
Replies: 111
Views: 25,819
Posted By chevvron

Low? Could I suggest you take a look at...

Low?
Could I suggest you take a look at 'Military Aviation' in the section about the SAAB Viggen intakes #26 where the Swedish AF routinely operated at heights of 30ft agl (10m) at speeds of...
17th Feb 2024, 13:43
Replies: 73
Views: 13,932
Posted By chevvron

I live just south of H3/the M3 motorway and they...

I live just south of H3/the M3 motorway and they generally operate tuesdays most weeks plus occasionally wednesdays, 2300 eastbound and about an hour later going home.
17th Feb 2024, 13:37
Replies: 3,966
Views: 299,608
Posted By chevvron

Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos?

Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos?
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