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Forum: Tech Log
25th Feb 2024, 20:18
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By topgas

This is what the track looks like on a map: ...

This is what the track looks like on a map:
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1925x921/chemnitz_raid_track_6a7f2e1893283050a431e40e196d488dab9a1698.jpg

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Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2024, 22:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,722
Posted By topgas

Larry Taylor, Vietnam helicopter pilot

Obituary for Larry Taylor, Cobra pilot who defied orders and landed under fire to rescue four soldiers, who had to cling to the skids and rocket pods. A brave man.

Larry Taylor Obituary, The Times...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2024, 15:13
Replies: 224
Views: 45,651
Posted By topgas

No ...

No

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2024, 20:52
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,848,508
Posted By topgas

Obituary for Flt Lt Rusty Waughman, 101 Sqn...

Obituary for Flt Lt Rusty Waughman, 101 Sqn pilot, in the Times today here (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/30aa16dc-ee4c-4822-92ac-f1d9cf6a89c4?shareToken=637ae3802a117313c7fdbd81dad4dea4) ,...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2023, 19:33
Replies: 296
Views: 138,567
Posted By topgas

Worth looking at the Service Inquiry report into...

Worth looking at the Service Inquiry report into the loss of F35 ZM152 where two squadrons were embarked, one adequately resourced with personnel (USMC) the other not (617 Sqn). There is a...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2023, 18:40
Replies: 10,567
Views: 4,709,788
Posted By topgas

This one ...

This one

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Makhachkala_Il-76_collision
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2023, 20:24
Replies: 45
Views: 3,946
Posted By topgas

Report from The Times on 10th June 1946. The...

Report from The Times on 10th June 1946. The weather was even worse than for the recent Coronation.

The end of the victory parade -was just turning into the Mall as the single Hurricane, flown by...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jul 2023, 11:21
Replies: 31
Views: 15,354
Posted By topgas

I flew back from Stavanger on Norwegian 10 days...

I flew back from Stavanger on Norwegian 10 days ago and from the gate watched the baggage handler vault into the forward hold of a 737 to receive bags, so still done by the "experts"
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2023, 05:44
Replies: 51
Views: 17,400
Posted By topgas

​​​​​​​says T1 (RAFAT) on the graphic

​​​​​​​says T1 (RAFAT) on the graphic
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 21:12
Replies: 455
Views: 142,143
Posted By topgas

That's a date you don't often see

That's a date you don't often see
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2023, 21:23
Replies: 16
Views: 3,932
Posted By topgas

Just watched it on iPlayer - impressive

Just watched it on iPlayer - impressive
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2023, 11:45
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,985
Posted By topgas

The two soldiers standing 2-3m from the explosion...

The two soldiers standing 2-3m from the explosion weren't even knocked over, so the damage might not be too severe. Probably better not to be stationary in the middle of an open field
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Dec 2022, 11:49
Replies: 4,275
Views: 659,740
Posted By topgas

[/QUOTE]The flap and spoiler quadrant would have...

[/QUOTE]The flap and spoiler quadrant would have been a giveaway! I am intrigued by the markings on the flap quadrant - lift, neutral and drag. Does anyone have a copy of the Pilot's Notes?

Also...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Dec 2022, 16:54
Replies: 50
Views: 4,534
Posted By topgas

I was coming back from a conference in Edinburgh...

I was coming back from a conference in Edinburgh on EasyJet in the days when there was no seat allocation. When I arrived at the gate (right down at the end of the terminal)all the seating was full,...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2022, 08:27
Replies: 43
Views: 12,969
Posted By topgas

Just renewed my card using VETGATEWAY19 in the...

Just renewed my card using VETGATEWAY19 in the promotional code box - worked instantly
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2022, 18:47
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,985
Posted By topgas

Shame they weren't donated to Ukraine

Shame they weren't donated to Ukraine
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Aug 2022, 11:40
Replies: 267
Views: 86,282
Posted By topgas

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1920x944/skiathos_rwy_12_44619ea8de54f76001ac368addfae6f7c42a6ab7.jpg
Image from 2013, as the Greek Govt have helpfully pixelated all their airports...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2022, 11:00
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,985
Posted By topgas

- and Stalin for invading Finland

- and Stalin for invading Finland
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2022, 09:56
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,985
Posted By topgas

I don't think it came out of the Ukranian MoD,...

I don't think it came out of the Ukranian MoD, but picked up from talking to front line troops. Agree, irresponsible, whether true or not.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2022, 18:05
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,141,985
Posted By topgas

A very brave Ukrainian, firing that LAW from...

A very brave Ukrainian, firing that LAW from about 30m, then getting a weight of fire from the vehicles behind.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2021, 15:59
Replies: 28
Views: 9,121
Posted By topgas

https://www.iwm.org.uk/sites/default..._disposals....

https://www.iwm.org.uk/sites/default..._disposals.pdf (https://www.iwm.org.uk/sites/default/files/public-document/dispersals_disposals.pdf)

Well, if they don’t know the difference between a...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2021, 17:12
Replies: 752
Views: 348,709
Posted By topgas

I think it was actually at Hyde Park Corner - but...

I think it was actually at Hyde Park Corner - but they do look very similar :)
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2021, 13:49
Replies: 18
Views: 6,994
Posted By topgas

Fast jets over North London

4 ship of FJs just flown over Southgate/North Finchley/Whetstone/Barnet area, banking, possibly F15s, at 1000-1500 feet. Glorious sound, but why were they there? Same happened on Thursday at about...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2021, 21:29
Replies: 157
Views: 27,177
Posted By topgas

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9599079/C...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9599079/Civilians-fast-tracked-roles-militarys-secretive-Strategic-Command.htmlAlso in The Times, but behind a paywall

"The military could fast-track...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2020, 17:51
Replies: 83
Views: 44,008
Posted By topgas

The AFPRB take into account the fact that members...

The AFPRB take into account the fact that members of the Armed Forces do not contribute to their eventual pension. They are meant to find a civilian comparator job to set the salary. They then abate...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Dec 2020, 08:17
Replies: 4,275
Views: 659,740
Posted By topgas

Thank you. I was confused by what appear to be...

Thank you. I was confused by what appear to be glazing panels behind the glare shield but are probably just reflections. Wide cockpit.
Back to OH
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Nov 2020, 20:03
Replies: 4,275
Views: 659,740
Posted By topgas

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/701x355/cockpit2_482efe2f57920bf7745b97a8902c384a5fd00aa0.jpg
As it is OH, I hope you won't mind me posting one I don't know the answer to. It is a...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2020, 06:28
Replies: 20
Views: 17,031
Posted By topgas

2010, methinks (edit - thank you, TS, I’d...

2010, methinks

(edit - thank you, TS, I’d forgotten about the 2011 one)
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2020, 08:47
Replies: 77
Views: 21,752
Posted By topgas

I flew to Berlin from Luton in the early...

I flew to Berlin from Luton in the early eighties, checking in at the Smith Air desk, and I'm fairly sure we flew in to Gatow. Dan Air possibly.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2020, 08:02
Replies: 126
Views: 44,923
Posted By topgas

Traffic wardens?

Traffic wardens?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2020, 21:14
Replies: 38
Views: 10,319
Posted By topgas

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2015-to...

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2015-to-2020-government-policy-military-aid-to-the-civil-authorities-for-activities-in-the-uk/2015-to-2020-government-policy-military-aid-to-the-civil-author...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2020, 22:06
Replies: 20
Views: 6,639
Posted By topgas

The inbound track had it coming from northern...

The inbound track had it coming from northern Italy
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2020, 06:29
Replies: 380
Views: 335,064
Posted By topgas

BBC reporting that EasyJet will take Flybe...

BBC reporting that EasyJet will take Flybe passengers fo £65 on comparable routes, and will fly Flybe staff home for free today and tomorrow
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Feb 2020, 19:46
Replies: 46
Views: 57,932
Posted By topgas

The Trident could use reverse thrust for...

The Trident could use reverse thrust for emergency descent, 10,000 ft/min, and before touchdown. The C17 can use reverse thrust on all engines for tactical descents at 15,000 ft/min
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jan 2020, 12:29
Replies: 7
Views: 2,370
Posted By topgas

Be interesting to know how fast.

Be interesting to know how fast.
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