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Forum: Military Aviation

25th Nov 2013, 13:37

Replies: 66

BZZ

Views: 16,543

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Thanks

EngO

Thanks for the U Tube, much appreciated.

CWW

Forum: Military Aviation

18th Mar 2013, 11:10

Replies: 153

Cyprus Levy on Bank Accounts

Views: 21,151

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Food Riots

No need for food riots. As of 8PM (local) last night supermarkets & garages were still accepting payments by bank card.

The main problems are due to no cash being available at the ATMs. I could...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Jan 2012, 17:34

Replies: 146

EE Canberra book contributor request

Views: 47,566

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Canberra experience

Hi Steve

I enjoyed 11 years as an electrician on the Canberra, I worked on B2, T4, PR9, E15 and T19.

PM me your e mail or other contact details and I will knock something together over the...

Forum: Military Aviation

11th Sep 2011, 09:41

Replies: 28

Question for them that's retired and live overseas.

Views: 6,298

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Pension Overseas

I am resident in Cyprus, my pension (Military and OAP) is paid in Euros. The exchange rate is better than market rate due to the vast sums the UK government changes daily.

My pensions are taxed...

Forum: Private Flying

9th Jul 2011, 18:36

Replies: 9

Paphos Aircraft rental

Views: 6,773

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Shacks at Paphos

The Shacks are parked near the West end of the field on a disused taxiway.

Nobody seems to know who owns them, and certainly nobody cares for them.

Sad!

CWW

Forum: Private Flying

7th Jul 2011, 13:20

Replies: 9

Paphos Aircraft rental

Views: 6,773

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Paphos Rental

Griffon Aviation do rentals from Paphos.

They will, of course, want to check you out in tha a/c you want to use.

On the negative side an engine failure in Cyprus would give you serious...

Forum: Military Aviation

8th Apr 2009, 13:11

Replies: 31

Apocryphal tale.

Views: 18,238

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Wattisham Lightning Farewell

The week before 56 (lightnings) formally handed over to 56 (phantoms) was, as you would expect, full of parade practices and polishing.

A shiny lightning was parked front & centre in the hangar,...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

17th Mar 2009, 17:45

Replies: 399

The VC 10

Views: 192,373

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Tailplane

The rumour about the spare tailplane was true.

I saw it in store at 30MU (Sealand) in the late 70s. I was intrigued as to what aircraft had a white, one piece wing (it appeared to be the size of...

Forum: Military Aviation

22nd Apr 2008, 16:27

Replies: 42

Kinloss Gate Guard

Views: 7,005

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Bluetail

Want to start a voluntary gate guardian polishing squad (H&S allowing, of course)? Check PMs.

Forum: Tech Log

15th May 2007, 14:10

Replies: 81

115V/400Hz

Views: 39,600

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Star/Delta Motors

Both configurations are used. Heavy duty motors (hydraulic pump drives etc.) are often started in Star to limit starting current. As the motor approaches full speed the connection is switched to...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

29th Jan 2006, 10:08

Replies: 2,117

Did You Fly The Vulcan?? (Merged)

Views: 1,198,772

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Vulcan start

Slightly off thread but -

dark night, ground run required for alternator fault diagnosis, crew chief doing the run, me at the AEO's seat. Palouste up and running, crew chief pushes the button,...

Forum: Military Aviation

20th Jan 2006, 16:23

Replies: 31

Outside the Envelope

Views: 5,705

Posted By ColdWarWimp

I didn't notice any pressurisation on Space Ship...

I didn't notice any pressurisation on Space Ship 1. Did Burt Rutan change the laws of physics or has the old "blood boils in space" theory finally been demunked?:confused:

Forum: Military Aviation

19th Jan 2006, 18:42

Replies: 35

Ribald comments on CR's

Views: 6,055

Posted By ColdWarWimp

This man has all the attributes of a dog - except...

This man has all the attributes of a dog - except loyalty.

Given an extended course of instruction this officer could possibly learn to ride a bicycle.

If ordered to catch a train this...

Forum: Military Aviation

16th Jan 2006, 19:38

Replies: 16

Desperate For Manpower At Isk

Views: 2,410

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Re: Desperate For Manpower At Isk

Not surprising that OC Eng's offer of a paid holiday wasn't greeted with great joy. Most of the civvy techs working at ISK are ex SNCOs who bailed out under PVR and they still talk to the current...

Forum: Military Aviation

7th Jan 2006, 21:08

Replies: 130

RAF Police

Views: 28,567

Posted By ColdWarWimp

Re: RAF Police

:sad: Back in the good old days of the V force when RAF policemen guarded aircraft I met an RAFP dog handler who was in love with his dog. he was convinced it was cleverer than Einstein. Well, it was...

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