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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th May 2019, 21:03
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,189,423
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Snetterton Heath.

Snetterton Heath.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Feb 2019, 09:54
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By Kieron Kirk

A very simple answer-no. Kieron.

A very simple answer-no.

Kieron.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2019, 19:38
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By Kieron Kirk

The hand written Dunsfold ATC log has the "end...

The hand written Dunsfold ATC log has the "end H".

Kieron.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2019, 19:32
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By Kieron Kirk

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1129x1200/kierons_thing_for_prune_bea62986356e27a20b78728ce7a04155a4b53444.jpg
Finally a copy of the Form 78 thanks to my partner Chris.

Kieron.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2019, 13:15
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Thank you gentlemen, your contributions are...

Thank you gentlemen, your contributions are welcome.

From the Dunsfold ATC log, the following:
4th February 1959 delivered to RAF Kemble/5MU, pilot Flt.Lt Hannah.
Maybe one of the well known...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Feb 2019, 21:03
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Thanks for your contributions. Are there any...

Thanks for your contributions.
Are there any more "PPRuNers" out there in PPRuNe land who have flown XL623 or any ground crew who have worked on XL623?
The Hawker Association would like to hear...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2019, 19:40
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Form 78 as follows and the Dunsfold ATC log. ...

Form 78 as follows and the Dunsfold ATC log.

17th January 1959 first flight at Dunsfold, pilot Flt.Lt Gole (Indian AF).
20th January 1959, pilot David Lockspeiser.
26th January 1959, pilot David...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2019, 19:06
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Yes, arrived at Chivenor on the 11th September...

Yes, arrived at Chivenor on the 11th September 1963, where she became "88/229OCU".Remained at Chivenor until disbanding and subsequent move to Brawdy as "TWU", 2nd/3rd September 1974.

I have a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2019, 18:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Dook, Thank you. If you have flown XL623 in...

Dook,
Thank you.
If you have flown XL623 in the past would you be so kind as to share your experiences, good, bad or otherwise?

Kieron.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2019, 18:08
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Hunter T.7 XL623

Hunter T7 XL 623 Rescue Project

The Hawker Association has taken on an exiting project to rescue and renovate the last Hunter T7 built. This fits with our aims to keep alive the spirit and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jun 2018, 15:29
Replies: 55
Views: 17,819
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Thank Chris for posting the sad news. Kieron.

Thank Chris for posting the sad news.

Kieron.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jun 2018, 10:46
Replies: 5
Views: 3,313
Posted By Kieron Kirk

All such Sabre's flew to various destinations in...

All such Sabre's flew to various destinations in Europe as above. The markings and the serial no. are not fake, the MDAP stipulated that the a/c remained in RAF camouflage colours, the serial no.s...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jun 2018, 07:28
Replies: 5
Views: 3,313
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Ex.RAF Sabre awaiting scrapping.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.gmforum.com-vbulletin/1600x941/sabre_19472_d460fa1ce30719358cd12f9d2c153c225b15b9e2.jpg

Are there any PPruners out in prune world who could offer any thoughts as...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st May 2018, 15:44
Replies: 4
Views: 2,135
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Not sure if membership of ARG is required to view...

Not sure if membership of ARG is required to view the following.

https://www.airfieldresearchgroup.org.uk/forum/gloucestershire-airfields/3582-moreton-valence

Kieron.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Mar 2018, 15:49
Replies: 38
Views: 5,919
Posted By Kieron Kirk

I flew with my father from LCY to DUB on the 27th...

I flew with my father from LCY to DUB on the 27th July 1995 on VS3303 BAe.146-200 EI-JET.

We returned on the 24th August 1995 on VS3308 again in EI-JET.

Kieron.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jan 2018, 12:02
Replies: 50
Views: 21,268
Posted By Kieron Kirk

"Now I want to know exactly how a sleeve valve...

"Now I want to know exactly how a sleeve valve engine works, other than not very well."

OK, where shall we begin?

Go to Brooklands, where you will find a Bristol Hercules sleeve valve engine...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Dec 2017, 08:55
Replies: 16
Views: 5,603
Posted By Kieron Kirk

"It's the bit about the RAF leaving a bunch of...

"It's the bit about the RAF leaving a bunch of Hunters behind when they left Sharjah that I'm having trouble believing."

Neither do I. All RAF Hunter Mk.9s and 10s that flew out of Sharjah are...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Nov 2017, 07:49
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

The new exhibition at Brooklands Museum is now...

The new exhibition at Brooklands Museum is now open.

I took the opportunity last Tuesday, 28th November to visit "The Factory" and "The Flight Shed".

A Sopwith Camel replica, Hawker Fury...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Nov 2017, 17:59
Replies: 16
Views: 3,459
Posted By Kieron Kirk

It may be apocryphal or not, but there are...

It may be apocryphal or not, but there are stories that the camera fit in a number of F(GA).9s was to provide an unobtrusive watch on possible illicit activities in the Irish Sea.

Gun and drug...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Nov 2017, 08:28
Replies: 78
Views: 28,494
Posted By Kieron Kirk

The runway at Wisley is/was 6,700 ft.USAF/USN...

The runway at Wisley is/was 6,700 ft.USAF/USN Flip Jan 1966.

Kieron
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Oct 2017, 16:22
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Extension to the Tudor Library in Tudor Drive...

Extension to the Tudor Library in Tudor Drive Kingston. Opened this afternoon, Friday 20th September 2017 by the MD of Berkeley Homes, Tony Pidgley.

A planning gain from Berkeley Homes following...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Oct 2017, 12:58
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Three additions to the above. Kieron.

Three additions to the above.

Kieron.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Oct 2017, 12:49
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

A visit by members of The Hawker Association to...

A visit by members of The Hawker Association to North Weald on the 21st September 2016.

One Sea Fury, one "Baghdad Fury" and a Hawker Hunter.

Kieron.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Oct 2017, 12:31
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,189,423
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Perhaps a bit nearer to Europe, Spain? ...

Perhaps a bit nearer to Europe, Spain?

Kieron.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Oct 2017, 09:29
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

On Wednesday 27th September 2017, 20 members of...

On Wednesday 27th September 2017, 20 members of the Hawker Association spent an enjoyable day out at RNAS Yeovilton.

We encountered two Sea Harriers, the majority of which were built at the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Sep 2017, 20:47
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Click the link below for more photographs and...

Click the link below for more photographs and comments.

A big thank you to all who attended and the "Ppruners" who viewed this thread.

Kieron.


The Hawker Association...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Sep 2017, 21:01
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

More from the Hawker YMCA 10th September 2017. ...

More from the Hawker YMCA 10th September 2017.

Kieron.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Sep 2017, 18:38
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

A selection of photographs taken at the Hawker...

A selection of photographs taken at the Hawker YMCA this morning,10th September 2017.

Kieron,
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2017, 10:28
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Ode To The HS.1182 It was fortunate, in this...

Ode To The HS.1182

It was fortunate, in this anniversary year for the Hawk, that a remarkable piece of long-lost aviation literature has been discovered. With some difficulty your Editor peeled...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2017, 21:07
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

'HAWKER'; A GREAT PLACE TO WORK. That was...

'HAWKER'; A GREAT PLACE TO WORK.


That was the title of John Glasscock's informal talk to over sixty Members on March 12th. Sitting at a table, because he had "problems with the undercarriage",...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Sep 2017, 21:17
Replies: 37
Views: 7,781
Posted By Kieron Kirk

"War Prizes", Phil Butler, Midlands Counties,...

"War Prizes", Phil Butler, Midlands Counties, ISBN 0 904597 86 5.

Page 114 shows photograph of ex.JU 52/3m g8e as the first of the "Jupiter" class at Croydon Airport in BEAC colours as G-AHOC at...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Sep 2017, 07:08
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

Machined Wing Skin Pioneering Bryan...

Machined Wing Skin Pioneering


Bryan Austin remembers the introduction of a new production technique at Richmond Road…

As a young machine tool setter in the machine shop in the early 1960s I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Aug 2017, 20:17
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

A FEW WORDS FROM A SALESMAN "For my floor...

A FEW WORDS FROM A SALESMAN

"For my floor show this afternoon I have put together a little four part pastiche which will take us down memory lane ... starting way back in 1957 when I retired from...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Aug 2017, 08:03
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

An Amazing Move David Hassard’s piece on the...

An Amazing Move

David Hassard’s piece on the Kingston Aviation centenary brought back memories to Bryan Austin…

In 1960 I was based in the old factory at Canbury Park Road, Kingston. On...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2017, 21:43
Replies: 23
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kieron Kirk

The Wit And Wisdom Of Sydney Camm ...

The Wit And Wisdom Of Sydney Camm

Contributed by Ralph Hooper. Can any readers add to this compilation? The only thing he ever said to me, when I was a trainee at a drawing board with Charlie Cray...
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