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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jul 2015, 20:40
Replies: 58
Views: 23,957
Posted By Alex Crawford

Javelin memories

Hi,


I'm working on a book on the Gloster Javelin and would like to include a number of first hand accounts on what the aircraft was like to fly and maintain.


If anyone would be willing to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Feb 2015, 18:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,723
Posted By Alex Crawford

Thanks for your replies guys, much appreciated. ...

Thanks for your replies guys, much appreciated.

Alex
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2015, 19:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,723
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi Dave, Thanks for the link. I know the...

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the link. I know the site well. Was hoping someone might know the answers before I go ordering stuff and waiting weeks for it to arrive.

Alex
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2015, 19:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,723
Posted By Alex Crawford

225 Sqn Whirlwinds

Hi,

can anyone shed some light on these two 225 Sqn Whirlwind force landings?

10th Jan 1962; Whirlwind came down and was recovered by a 72 Sqn Belvedere.

31st Jul 1962; Whirlwind suffered...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2015, 19:27
Replies: 7
Views: 4,288
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, I was flicking through some of this...

Hi,

I was flicking through some of this months UK aviation mags and I'm sure there's an article about them. Can't remember off hand which mag it was in.

Alex
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2015, 19:41
Replies: 8
Views: 3,873
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, The story was told to me by Flt Lt...

Hi,


The story was told to me by Flt Lt Perrott, who sent a pile of stuff about his time on Belvederes with 26 Sqn in Aden. Just trying to fill in some extra details for my book on the Belvedere....
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2015, 20:49
Replies: 8
Views: 3,873
Posted By Alex Crawford

Rolls Royce Avon dropped by a Belvedere

Hi,


I'm trying to find out some details of a RR Avon engine that was dropped by a Belvedere at Khormaksar, possibly in 1964.


The Avon was being flown from a carrier moored offshore to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Nov 2013, 19:17
Replies: 13
Views: 3,920
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, It's just been confirmed that my...

Hi,

It's just been confirmed that my Belvedere book will be published by Air Britain.

My thanks to those that have helped with stories/photos. I'm still on the lookout for more first hand...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2013, 20:31
Replies: 13
Views: 3,920
Posted By Alex Crawford

Yes thanks, it was good of you to let me know.

Yes thanks, it was good of you to let me know.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2013, 16:27
Replies: 13
Views: 3,920
Posted By Alex Crawford

Yes, a last minute bid.

Yes, a last minute bid.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Oct 2013, 20:20
Replies: 4,884
Views: 616,103
Posted By Alex Crawford

Ki-46 Dinah?

Ki-46 Dinah?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Oct 2013, 22:20
Replies: 13
Views: 3,920
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi cyflyer, Thanks for the heads up. I'll...

Hi cyflyer,

Thanks for the heads up. I'll add it to my watch list. You can't have too many Belvedere photos.

Alex
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Oct 2013, 18:57
Replies: 13
Views: 3,920
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I will try and...

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. I will try and get in touch with Sox Hosegood and the tartan terror.

Alex
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Oct 2013, 19:34
Replies: 13
Views: 3,920
Posted By Alex Crawford

Bristol Belvedere research

Hi,

I'm gathering material for a book on the history of the Bristol 192 Belvedere twin rotor helicopter.

Over the past few weeks I've been browsing through the forum and have made contact...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Sep 2013, 05:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,310
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi Sycamore, It was a bit of a long shot,...

Hi Sycamore,

It was a bit of a long shot, but you never know. Sometimes people know the answer to the strangest of queries.

I'll get in touch with the RAF Museum and order up the movement...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Sep 2013, 20:22
Replies: 9
Views: 2,310
Posted By Alex Crawford

Belvedere engine blow out

Hi,

Not sure if this is the correct place.

I'm trying to confirm a piece of information I found on the 'net.

During an exercise in Malaysia in 1966-67, Belvederes were moving landrovers...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2013, 21:29
Replies: 115
Views: 58,799
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, Thanks for everyones input. It makes...

Hi,

Thanks for everyones input. It makes for very interesting reading.

Alex
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2013, 12:07
Replies: 115
Views: 58,799
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi AA62, Javelin could have been this one...

Hi AA62,

Javelin could have been this one on 2 March 1961. Don't have crew details yet.

XA752, FAW.4, 72 Sqn. Hitbarrier on approach at night and undercarriage leg collapsed on...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2013, 09:31
Replies: 115
Views: 58,799
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi guys, Thanks for your replies, much...

Hi guys,

Thanks for your replies, much appreciated.

CoffmanStarter and fareastdriver thanks for posting the photos. These are the first air-to air refuelling ones I've seen. Very interesting....
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2013, 19:56
Replies: 115
Views: 58,799
Posted By Alex Crawford

I haven't come across any Javelin refuelling...

I haven't come across any Javelin refuelling photos. Care to share some of what you have?

Alex
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2013, 18:01
Replies: 115
Views: 58,799
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi MPN11, Thanks for the reply. From what I...

Hi MPN11,

Thanks for the reply. From what I have gathered engine blow outs/fires seem to have been a common occurrence.

Alex
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2013, 15:55
Replies: 115
Views: 58,799
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, I'm gathering material for a book on...

Hi,

I'm gathering material for a book on the Javelin and would like to get in touch with those who flew and maintained these aircraft.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Apr 2013, 20:49
Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Posted By Alex Crawford

finncapt, Thanks for checking, much...

finncapt,

Thanks for checking, much appreciated.

Geezer,

Thanks for the info re-Kenyan 606. I have Botswana OJ3 as being a gate guard at Base Thebe, Phatshawa.
Botswana BAC Strikemaster...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Apr 2013, 18:36
Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi finncapt, Do you recall if it was two...

Hi finncapt,

Do you recall if it was two aircraft that crashed/collided or just the one?

Alex
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Apr 2013, 22:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I have the...

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

I have the details of the four Kenyan aircraft that went to Botswana. Didn't have any fates for 603 and 606. Until yesterday when received info stating it was 603...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Apr 2013, 23:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Posted By Alex Crawford

2 Strikemaster crashes

Hi,

I'm trying to find some details of 2 Strikemaster crashes;

In 1975 a Kenyan Mk87 Strikemaster crashed during a National Day fly past. The aircraft was either 603 of 606 and came from...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Nov 2006, 19:03
Replies: 22
Views: 5,504
Posted By Alex Crawford

Gloster Javelin book

Hi,

After a break from writing for almost a year I have decided on my next project. Having wrote about the Gauntlet and Gladiator I thought I'd turn my attention to the Javelin.

If anyone...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Nov 2006, 20:23
Replies: 1
Views: 704
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi Adrian, I have been on The Times digital...

Hi Adrian,

I have been on The Times digital archive and have an article for the accident. If you drop me an email I will send you the article.

Alex
[email protected]
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jun 2006, 21:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,195
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi Richard, It looks like a Nieuport 17 to...

Hi Richard,

It looks like a Nieuport 17 to me.

See here,

http://mars.ark.com/~mdf/N_17.html

Alex
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Apr 2006, 16:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,013
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, I understand that there is an Israeli...

Hi,

I understand that there is an Israeli Mirage pilot who had 13 claims. Not sure if he is the top scorer, but he can't be far off.

Alex
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Mar 2006, 20:19
Replies: 35
Views: 8,188
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, I have a special interest in all...

Hi,

I have a special interest in all aircraft produced by Glosters. I think the Javelin has it's own place in the RAF's history as it achieved a number of firsts as well as being the last...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2006, 16:39
Replies: 11
Views: 3,818
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi Wunper, Thanks for that. I've mailed the...

Hi Wunper,

Thanks for that. I've mailed the Army Air Corps Museum to see if they can help.

Alex
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Feb 2006, 16:38
Replies: 11
Views: 3,818
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, Thanks for the tug pilot supplement...

Hi,

Thanks for the tug pilot supplement Wunper, much appreciated. Do you know if this was an official Air Ministry doc or something that GTS Thame made up for the benefit of its pilots.

Can I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Feb 2006, 19:37
Replies: 35
Views: 8,188
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, There's also the incident when a...

Hi,

There's also the incident when a Javelin forced an Indonesian C-130 to crash in 1964.

Alex
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Feb 2006, 21:50
Replies: 11
Views: 3,818
Posted By Alex Crawford

Hi, On a similar vaine, does anyone know...

Hi,

On a similar vaine, does anyone know the whereabouts of the two Hector remains that were receovered in Ireland?

Are they still under restoration?

Didn't want to start a new Hector...
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