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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2023, 16:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,847
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Thumbs up Fabuous

That's fantastic Nutty - thanks for posting. And it's not "just" that it's a fantastic, respectful thing to do, but if the chap in the video is representative of the whole effort, then the time,...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2023, 18:01
Replies: 1
Views: 1,493
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Thumbs up Sounds like Jacko had a fitting send-off - nice...

Sounds like Jacko had a fitting send-off - nice one all concerned - he was, and remains, a Legend :)
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2020, 07:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,413
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Ha Ha - I love his rationale for going multis !...

Ha Ha - I love his rationale for going multis ! The more I read about these chaps, the more remarkable I find it that they all seem to have been cut from the same sort of cloth. I hope his village...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2020, 15:25
Replies: 20
Views: 6,288
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Well, that certainly wasn't the most productive...

Well, that certainly wasn't the most productive 20 mins of my day so far, but easily the most enjoyable - I'm amazed at the effort some people are prepared to expend just to put a smile on some other...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2020, 09:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,348
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Fg Off Charles Frederick Green DFC

Just wanted to record the passing, last night, of a splendid old gent who served on 429 Sqn (Halifax) and 75 Sqn (Lancaster) as an Air Gunner from 1943 to the war's end. I was lucky enough to know...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2018, 12:37
Replies: 24
Views: 6,321
Posted By Dimmer Switch

I have no live rounds, empty cases or variable...

I have no live rounds, empty cases or variable yield thermonuclear devices in my possession, Staff !
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2018, 17:08
Replies: 26
Views: 6,240
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Got to get me one of them...

Thanks Daz, both for thinking of us all, and for your forebearance with other postings ;) E-mail and BACS en-route

Cheers DS
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2017, 15:04
Replies: 60
Views: 24,102
Posted By Dimmer Switch

It'll never catch on.....

Jeez Camel-Toe - listening to the people who have current, first-hand knowledge of the topic/aircraft/capability under discussion ?!?!?!? Are you some kind of anarchist ?! :) It'll NEVER catch on...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2015, 15:50
Replies: 33
Views: 9,772
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Eternal Smiling

Can't think of him without smiling or even laughing out loud...in fact, as I type, I'm recalling him telling us about when they tried to squeeze him into a Gnat - which apparently went well until...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2015, 07:29
Replies: 99
Views: 23,641
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Now what do I do ?!

Jeez Shadwell, did you HAVE to spill those beans ?! I've spent years successfully concealing how awesome I was :sad:
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2015, 00:47
Replies: 7
Views: 5,314
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Rubber-Vest was able to stimulate a wide-variety...

Rubber-Vest was able to stimulate a wide-variety of opinions around the community, but he was undoubtedly one of maritime's life-enriching characters and I am extraordinarily sad to hear this news. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2014, 09:37
Replies: 24
Views: 8,795
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Copy ordered - welldone lads !

Copy ordered - welldone lads !
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Dec 2012, 10:23
Replies: 17
Views: 2,927
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Hadn't been in touch with Graham for years, but...

Hadn't been in touch with Graham for years, but that doesn't diminsh the sadness both me and Mrs DS feel on hearing this news. We have only the happiest of memories of Graham - his easy-going...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2012, 17:32
Replies: 82
Views: 17,117
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Intercom ?!

We had Intercoms?!? No-one ever told me that:}
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2011, 10:48
Replies: 23
Views: 6,062
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Light Reading

If you want something light and very worthwhile, just published is "Out of the Blue", a collection of aircrew stories. All proceeds are split between RAFBF and H4H - IBSN 978-0-9570928-0-8 :)
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2011, 16:59
Replies: 51
Views: 18,898
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Was I an AEO ?

The memory my be failing in almost every respect, but am I alone in being able vividly to remember almost every single stupid thing I uttered whilst either parked in Martel or behind acoustics ?!
...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2011, 15:32
Replies: 19
Views: 4,774
Posted By Dimmer Switch

1988 Photos

Jimmy,

Notwithstanding the little bits of to-ing fro-ing preceding this post, the March 88 photography to which I refer consisted of medium level vertical and low level, hand-held shots. I can't...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2011, 14:52
Replies: 19
Views: 4,774
Posted By Dimmer Switch

No Ditch dying - just trying to help

TOFO,

We did some quite specific 126 runs, and there was oblique stuff too - nice work if you can get it :ok:

I posted because, although the old grey matter isn't what it once was, it might be...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2011, 21:15
Replies: 19
Views: 4,774
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Fire Focus - 88 ?

MrMrsSmith2,

My log book shows it as March 88 - a thundering good det from what I recall :ok: - you definitely got the activity right, but could you have gotten the year wrong ?

Jimmy - don't...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2011, 18:00
Replies: 25
Views: 10,715
Posted By Dimmer Switch

NU, 1. How much notice of the presentation...

NU,

1. How much notice of the presentation can I expect to get?
Between 4 and 6 weeks and, if it doesn’t suit, you can request a change

2. How long does the ceremony go on for, including the...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2010, 21:19
Replies: 102
Views: 16,281
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Too many Switches

Thanks Sargs - I just chose to concentrate on becoming totally accomplished with the operation of my principal switch - all those other ones were just frills ! Stay warm and mind those frail old...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2010, 10:12
Replies: 102
Views: 16,281
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Autolycus Switch

Like you Dave, I can't be absolutely sure of anything at my age, but I'm fairly sure you're right about the autolycus switch; I think I remember a check (Tac checks or after take-offs maybe) along...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2010, 18:21
Replies: 44
Views: 9,355
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Like the others BS, I look forward to reading...

Like the others BS, I look forward to reading your recollections. Your indomitable spirit, and that of those around you then and since, is what once made Britain Great. Thanks:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2010, 13:05
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,005,733
Posted By Dimmer Switch

From stage left - "Front Rank - Keep your...

From stage left - "Front Rank - Keep your dressing !"
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2010, 21:27
Replies: 30
Views: 9,084
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Min(AF)

Just picked up on this website:

PoliticsHome | The coalition cabinet and ministerial appointments | Research...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2010, 10:14
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,207
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Hey Old Yeller, Just in the interests of...

Hey Old Yeller,

Just in the interests of accuracy; the 2 statements that you derided were not "spun" by BAE Systems. They were actually made (about 8 years ago) by an RAF chappie in response to a...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2010, 17:42
Replies: 345
Views: 46,533
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Humble Pie

I aoplogise unreservedly BEags.........but I'm still keeping the 5 bob that I won from myself:}
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2010, 16:06
Replies: 345
Views: 46,533
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Always reliable !

I had a wee bet on with myself that BEagle would be the first PPRuNer to "break" this news. Thanks' for not disappointng BEags !
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2010, 22:31
Replies: 95
Views: 21,160
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Don's AEO's Job

As I recall Don, your AEOs mainly had to stop the fat jokes getting from Tac onto Crew intercomm ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2009, 20:51
Replies: 1,820
Views: 404,581
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Praise for Nimrod "Community"

As someone has previously noted, Mr H-C has very eloquently stated much of what has previously been said (and undoubtedly will be said again) on this thread, but I was v. pleased by his inclusion,...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2008, 03:57
Replies: 42
Views: 7,506
Posted By Dimmer Switch

SirToppers, I think you're right about...

SirToppers,

I think you're right about Substitution Pay - the "as well as" factor is the key.
However, I'd be very surprised if any of these 3 particular individuals will have "brought this up...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2008, 08:41
Replies: 24
Views: 4,099
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Dynamic Formation

Or, again on the Mighty Hunger, on long transits, once Biggles had it all nicely trimmed out:

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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2008, 21:46
Replies: 18
Views: 2,823
Posted By Dimmer Switch

I'm Braced and Ready !!

Who want's to play with Dimmer Switch ? Hello ?! Matron !
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2008, 21:24
Replies: 42
Views: 11,131
Posted By Dimmer Switch

Check your PMs

Check your PMs
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2007, 16:03
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,962
Posted By Dimmer Switch

I've been rumbled - time for an ID change! How...

I've been rumbled - time for an ID change! How about "Sun Shade" ?:ok:
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