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Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2021, 12:11
Replies: 63
Views: 21,345
Posted By dragon166

Video of the landing is now on BBC news ...

Video of the landing is now on BBC news
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-56792530
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2020, 01:33
Replies: 72
Views: 16,179
Posted By dragon166

May as well got the whole hog and allow...

May as well got the whole hog and allow everything, as long as it fits into a hairnet, like the 1970s Bundeswehr..
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2020, 19:00
Replies: 16
Views: 4,166
Posted By dragon166

The colours represent the origins of the service...

The colours represent the origins of the service - Dark blue for the Royal Navy, maroon for the Army divided by the blue of the sky. When it first came into use I do not know but it has been around...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2020, 11:25
Replies: 16
Views: 4,166
Posted By dragon166

Here is a pic of a group who are not certain how...

Here is a pic of a group who are not certain how to wear it. Two facing backwards, one forward (trimmed as well) and one with no eagles at all.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2020, 15:49
Replies: 16
Views: 4,166
Posted By dragon166

Download period extended for a further 28 days....

Download period extended for a further 28 days. Thanks for your kind comments....
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2019, 19:50
Replies: 142
Views: 74,675
Posted By dragon166

Don't forget that the badge was originally for...

Don't forget that the badge was originally for use by the RAuxAF, when they still had flying Squadrons, and was accompanied by preliminary badges for the aircrew cats of Navigator, Air Signaller, Air...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2019, 21:50
Replies: 24
Views: 9,537
Posted By dragon166

From what I have seen, the 1947 pattern badges...

From what I have seen, the 1947 pattern badges mainly means that they were made from bullion. The actual shapes and even the background colour varies according to manufacturer. I have in my...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2019, 22:25
Replies: 24
Views: 9,537
Posted By dragon166

Lima Juliet Thanks very much for showing this...

Lima Juliet
Thanks very much for showing this pic. I had heard the story but had never seen the actual badge before.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2019, 11:11
Replies: 24
Views: 9,537
Posted By dragon166

Lima Juliet That is another anomaly, in 1947 -...

Lima Juliet That is another anomaly, in 1947 - 1950 the Cadets at Cranwell were wearing Airman pattern uniforms and not Officer pattern. The pictured Airman is attending an OCTU, not Cranwell or...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2019, 00:05
Replies: 24
Views: 9,537
Posted By dragon166

Here are a couple with No 1 being worn and some...

Here are a couple with No 1 being worn and some with battle dress. These are dated 1950 taken from a training movie....
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2019, 18:54
Replies: 24
Views: 9,537
Posted By dragon166

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/551x212/aircrew_badge_comparison_d1652f83dda12ca3066ddd3b34e83336b52c2351.jpg
One thing I have noticed is that in my original picture the Cadet is...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2019, 18:06
Replies: 24
Views: 9,537
Posted By dragon166

More evidence as to normal placement. ...

More evidence as to normal placement.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/526x420/aircrew_briefing_1947_50_6bc3793fde863d6b7d6c54e2b15646c86039d731.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2019, 20:17
Replies: 24
Views: 9,537
Posted By dragon166

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/440x581/1947_officers_uniform_f1de82d9092333338c0a07cd38acf950534eb0bc.jpg
Thanks all for your views. I already knew all the details of the Aircrew...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2019, 17:16
Replies: 24
Views: 9,537
Posted By dragon166

The pic is from "The Formation Sign" the Journal...

The pic is from "The Formation Sign" the Journal of the Military Heraldry Society who did a special edition for the RAF 100th Anniversary....
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2019, 23:24
Replies: 24
Views: 9,537
Posted By dragon166

1947 Pattern Flying Wings

I recently came across a photo of an Airman who was undertaking Officer Training. He was a Pilot with the rank of Aircrew II and the photo must date to 1947/48. There were two anomalies in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2019, 19:45
Replies: 0
Views: 1,265
Posted By dragon166

Aircrew Training at Hullavington/Topcliffe

Hi all. I am seeking information about the Squadron system employed at Hullavington (1950s) and, for a short time at Topcliffe (1961/2). I believe there were two Squadrons. The info I need is the...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2013, 04:18
Replies: 224
Views: 55,935
Posted By dragon166

Widenrath late 1970s. ASF Sqn Ldr gives lecture...

Widenrath late 1970s. ASF Sqn Ldr gives lecture to the ASF grouncrew about the severe penalties that will ensue if weapons are lost during Taceval, shortly thereafter a no duff incident occurs and ...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2012, 22:42
Replies: 294
Views: 88,960
Posted By dragon166

Rigga The reason I asked about freight doors...

Rigga

The reason I asked about freight doors (for passenger deck) was due to the statement in the Airbus quote re: passengers/freight/stretchers, all of which suggests that the seats can be...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 23:16
Replies: 294
Views: 88,960
Posted By dragon166

If it can be re-roled for freight and stretchers...

If it can be re-roled for freight and stretchers why no Freight door? After all, we spent a lot of money fitting them to the Tristar.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2011, 04:14
Replies: 11
Views: 8,927
Posted By dragon166

commissioned warrant officer

I don't think this is a new idea. The Royal Navy used to have a commissioned Warrant Officer scheme in the 1930's
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2010, 00:02
Replies: 268
Views: 137,492
Posted By dragon166

Mid 1980s - Busy evening at a Job Convention in...

Mid 1980s - Busy evening at a Job Convention in Slough, with lots of enquiries to write up, the CIO Sgt is head and down and engrossed in paperwork. A voice from behind him says "excuse me sir, do...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2010, 23:23
Replies: 64
Views: 14,677
Posted By dragon166

Base Hanger

The term "Base Hangar" has nothing to do with any "Americanisation" of terms. The name relates to the old Transport Command system of servicing depths. In those days we did Base 1, Base 2 and Base...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2010, 23:25
Replies: 79
Views: 21,092
Posted By dragon166

End of a distinguished career?

Heard a sad rumour today - The Vickers funbus is to end passenger flights and become tanker only! Any gen? If true, then even more of the defence budget will have to be spent on leasing.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2009, 17:27
Replies: 8
Views: 867
Posted By dragon166

Kings Regulations

I have a copy of the 1944 edition (with amendments to 1947). If he needs an answer to something then I will be happy to look. As I live in Oxfordshire it is most probably a little far to travel.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2009, 00:37
Replies: 49
Views: 32,306
Posted By dragon166

I also witnessed the crash and was a member of...

I also witnessed the crash and was a member of the crash team that mobilised within minutes of the accident. The site was just up the road from the two quarters that faced onto the road and which,...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2009, 00:35
Replies: 45
Views: 9,435
Posted By dragon166

Medal withdrawal

Surely DCIs are the authority for the the receipt and wear of medals. So whatever the signal said it should be followed up by a DCI. This would explain the situation as whether permission to receive...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2009, 00:30
Replies: 31
Views: 18,233
Posted By dragon166

Herc zap

I seem to remember a Herc, that happened to be visiting the States during the Bi-Cenntenial celebrations of 1976, returning to Lyneham having been zapped by the hosts. The props were painted...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Dec 2006, 23:39
Replies: 8
Views: 1,383
Posted By dragon166

Kings Regs 1944 edition

The Kings Regulations and Air Council Instructions for the Royal Air Force
Chapter XII - REGULATIONS RELATED TO FLYING

PARA 695

"1 Whatever be the nature of his employment, every officer of...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2006, 00:37
Replies: 162
Views: 201,576
Posted By dragon166

pulse1 A possible answer to your...

pulse1

A possible answer to your recollection may be due to the airman in question having re-enlisted after a period in civvie street. When back in uniform he would still be entitled to display...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2006, 00:05
Replies: 136
Views: 29,015
Posted By dragon166

WO Field Service Cap

SirTophamHat

You are correct in that, throughout the history of wearing the FS cap Warrant Officers wore the Officers cap Badge, eagle and crown. However AP1358 (6th edition), of 2004, quotes...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2006, 14:29
Replies: 20
Views: 5,074
Posted By dragon166

Nav Bag

Daifly

I just saw this and thought you might be interested - pretty cheap!!
...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2006, 23:50
Replies: 5
Views: 2,185
Posted By dragon166

L Tech AF

The trade of L Tech AFwas one of three formed from the amalgamation of the former Ground Communications and Ground Radar trades. Their responsibility was for the maintenance of all Radio and Radar...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2006, 10:30
Replies: 21
Views: 7,961
Posted By dragon166

medals and ribbons

Tigs2

You have misinterpreted what I said regarding veterans. No slur was ever intended and my comments were purely based on the regulations pertaining to the wearing of medals in the UK. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2006, 01:47
Replies: 71
Views: 7,316
Posted By dragon166

Yet again the British Press appears intent on...

Yet again the British Press appears intent on putting our soldiers in danger by publishing these photos. As is normal, they appear to have been taken totally out of context. in order to display the...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2006, 00:44
Replies: 21
Views: 7,961
Posted By dragon166

medals and ribbons

jindabyne

You are confusing the wearing of ribbons with the wearing of medals. Whilst the wearing of ribbons was defined earlier, the wearing of medals is different. Medals are worn in a single...
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