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Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2024, 22:11
Replies: 146
Views: 17,284
Posted By POBJOY

BBC 'Field Find'

Many years ago the BBC (I think it was) use to produce a nice little blue book with all their radio frequencies (and locations).
Not exactly to be used for a min app aid, but very handy to 'assist'...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2024, 21:42
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,407
Posted By POBJOY

We ran a 'production' line

The simple facts regarding the 'MK3' type of operation was that was unique to the Air Cadets. We had a very simple reliable machine that was easily adapted for trolley retrieve as opposed to 'walk...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2024, 16:55
Replies: 50
Views: 18,797
Posted By POBJOY

Luck of the draw

I flew through the place in Feb 82 in a tail dragger, and just missed a similar occurrence. I suspect that Dubai has considerable more tarmac everywhere now so it will only be worse. Much damage had...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2024, 18:11
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,407
Posted By POBJOY

How much flying & why

I spoke to some Cadets recently and asked about Gliding as there is a VGS fairly close.
Not good, and mainly down to weather and poss lack of qualified staff which means VGS seems to need input from...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Apr 2024, 20:24
Replies: 1,274
Views: 649,277
Posted By POBJOY

New Accommodation at LR

On mil Av, new accommodation for 621 & 637 opened LR 10th April. !!!!!

Will finish the 'Barge Canopy' bit now as weather absolutely rubbish outside just like day I first flew 'The Canopy'
Was at...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2024, 07:48
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,407
Posted By POBJOY

Another nail in the Cadet coffin

Well the Air Cadets certainly did not get anything from the scandal, and the 'carpet sweep' just got bigger. Amazing how one minute they were going to sell these airframes to subsidise a few for...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2024, 15:39
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,407
Posted By POBJOY

Air Cadets Grinded

I knew the 'organisation' was going the wrong way when they issued grinding goggles for MK111 flying.
I mean when did you ever use a grinder when flying !!!

There was a time when MK8 goggles were...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2024, 21:46
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,407
Posted By POBJOY

Petrol in the sump

Ah the dreaded petrol in sump because someone left the fuel on all night (worse if fuel tank full).
In the real aviation world this would be classed as 'oil dilution' for starts in very cold...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2024, 01:40
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,407
Posted By POBJOY

Oh my God a spelling error

Well It was 61 years ago Chev, but I still remember to tap alongside the altimeter and not to stretch a glide, plus still have all my fingers left even after years of chopping cables (Imagine that...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2024, 19:07
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,407
Posted By POBJOY

From Little Acorns

Classrooms 'What Classrooms', My classroom was doing cable repairs (using Landrover headlights) at the end of a days FLYING, and ensuring everything was ok for the next day. The pay off came at the...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2024, 18:58
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,407
Posted By POBJOY

Venture Adventure

They will now be 'Working from Home' to save fuel and keep the accident level down, and be carbon neutral. Sorry news but then what do you expect when the main organisation has no leadership. It is...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Mar 2024, 22:54
Replies: 1,274
Views: 649,277
Posted By POBJOY

I must say after the T31 the Swallow was like...

I must say after the T31 the Swallow was like going from a Morris Minor to a Lotus, however what really looked smart back then was a Dart, It was over 40 years before I got a chance to fly one of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Mar 2024, 22:01
Replies: 1,274
Views: 649,277
Posted By POBJOY

[QUOTE=Mnewton;11613365]Looks like both went back...

[QUOTE=Mnewton;11613365]Looks like both went back on the Friday, must have been a whole week at Bovingdon.
I dont actually have the flight with Jacko logged ( not sure why).
Was back flying WB971...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2024, 17:47
Replies: 20
Views: 4,275
Posted By POBJOY

Bring back the Hunter

What is needed is a simple load carrying reliable bomb carrying airframe (Hunter) that is not festooned with gobbly gook electronics and anything not able to be fixed by speed tape and a multi meter....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Feb 2024, 22:00
Replies: 21
Views: 2,214
Posted By POBJOY

Now have read the Book !!

Ok Folks PJ has now read the VB book and been suitably 'informed'.
In fact VB* was only at Kenley for a fairly short time compared to the BoB at North Weald (not a haunt of the young PJ) where his*...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Feb 2024, 21:57
Replies: 21
Views: 2,214
Posted By POBJOY

Questionable Targets

Yes I know we were trying to be 'offensive', but it seems that actually bombing their airfields would have been more appropriate and also reduced their capability.
Myself I think it was more of a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Feb 2024, 22:41
Replies: 21
Views: 2,214
Posted By POBJOY

VB Loss

Whilst waiting for the VB book I checked the casualty records for the 28th March 42. VB was on a fighter only sweep and tangled with FW190's (he was in a Spit VB).
In fact the records for that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Feb 2024, 21:52
Replies: 21
Views: 2,214
Posted By POBJOY

The current VB Ave is the road that leads to the...

The current VB Ave is the road that leads to the Portcullis Club (Behind the remains of the Officers Mess, which is 1/3 of the way down the picture on the LH side).
Unfortunately Kenley has...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2024, 20:59
Replies: 21
Views: 2,214
Posted By POBJOY

Victor Beamish was the station commander at...

Victor Beamish was the station commander at Kenley when he failed to return from a mission over France in 1942.
Hence RAF Kenley still has a Victor Beamish Ave to commemorate the outstanding...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2024, 20:28
Replies: 247
Views: 87,053
Posted By POBJOY

Cessna Reims Rocket

When PJ was doing a few airshows in Ireland 70-80's I do recall seeing a few (camo) Cessna Reims Rockets in use (fitted with rocket firing ability) (poss marker Rockets).
Were these their FAC...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2024, 23:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,575
Posted By POBJOY

Tony H Thomas 'Flying Club'

Now there is a guy who really had his service flying 'organised', not to mention Bank clerk to SA Hunter ops in 3 days !!!. He used to send letters to Michael at the Tiger Cub which were suitably...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Jan 2024, 00:19
Replies: 11
Views: 5,486
Posted By POBJOY

FOG and sucker holes

Well FOG is a very interesting (and unreliable) situation. Together with its partner in crime 'sucker holes'.
Those who choose to rely on a clearance without 'reliable' alternatives do so at their...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2024, 23:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,575
Posted By POBJOY

T HT

Still warm I believe
Great (very non PC book) that gives a very good feel of his aviation voyage.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2024, 20:54
Replies: 104
Views: 36,898
Posted By POBJOY

Thread still going !!

Pleased to see many memories of the Ambassador still lingering after a few years, and confirming my post of 12 07 17, that it was an amazing site to stand overlooking the departure stand at Gatwick...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2024, 22:21
Replies: 33
Views: 4,791
Posted By POBJOY

New 'old news'

Several decades ago I was wandering around Syria in an old aircraft and had a need to land at Damascus for fuel. This was the cause of some concern to the authorities as my fretwork fighter had...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Dec 2023, 18:10
Replies: 30
Views: 3,595
Posted By POBJOY

Southampton (Hangar)

When I started to fly in to SH (the 80's) I seem to recall that the outside of the then terminal looked fairy modern but inside there were signs of a Belfast shed.
Is it my imagination or am I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Dec 2023, 20:34
Replies: 30
Views: 3,595
Posted By POBJOY

Good Read

Good Move

The 68 Battle of Britain film gave the the 'Warbird' scenario a very big boost, as it became obvious that operating old machines (with their engines) was quite possible given the right...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Dec 2023, 18:15
Replies: 30
Views: 3,595
Posted By POBJOY

Two Seat Spit

Brian if you wish to tell me you have purchased a Spitfire (or Hurricane) two seater just ring me. PC
Or a Mustang even !!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Dec 2023, 18:01
Replies: 30
Views: 3,595
Posted By POBJOY

Southamptons Two Seat Spit

Well Southampton certainly had a warbird attraction for a while with the two seat Spit of the Hampshire Flying Club. In John Issacs book he recalls being allowed to taxy it down to near the main gate...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Dec 2023, 21:42
Replies: 30
Views: 3,595
Posted By POBJOY

What made Redhill 'Tick'

We were lucky at Redhill, as although the main base for Bristow helicopters the 'tower' accepted the TC lack of radio as the norm, and in fact because we were in the main an evenings and w-end...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Dec 2023, 21:02
Replies: 30
Views: 3,595
Posted By POBJOY

All clear Brian !!!

All clear Brian !!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Dec 2023, 21:00
Replies: 30
Views: 3,595
Posted By POBJOY

RF5 Roll

As I recall the 5 came in before we had started and we were all furiously swinging our very cold engines. The ground was white with frost and the W80 and 100 oil was like syrup. The driver of the 5...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Dec 2023, 20:52
Replies: 30
Views: 3,595
Posted By POBJOY

RF5 Roll

As I recall the 5 came in before we had started and we were all furiously swinging our very cold engines. The ground was white with frost and the W80 and 100 oil was like syrup. The driver of the 5...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2023, 23:00
Replies: 30
Views: 3,595
Posted By POBJOY

Tiger Club Breakfast Patrol

This was an event that we 'promoted' under the Redhill Strut (PFA) banner to avoid any issues with the Tiger Club getting into trouble. It was 'very cold' and in fact several of our machines (hand...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2023, 22:25
Replies: 30
Views: 3,595
Posted By POBJOY

All Done

Should be some room there now PC
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