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23rd Feb 2021, 09:49
Replies: 7,427
Views: 2,379,627
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

...... of the "Point"-class Ro-Ro vessels. ...

...... of the "Point"-class Ro-Ro vessels.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point-class_sealift_ship
18th Feb 2021, 16:51
Replies: 1,392
Views: 459,658
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Surely this is an admission of the folly of the...

Surely this is an admission of the folly of the breaking up of DERA and trashing the legacy of all its predecessor organisations.
Shakes head in disbelief.
16th Jan 2021, 21:51
Replies: 25
Views: 2,564
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

The live commentary mentioned an MCF anomaly on...

The live commentary mentioned an MCF anomaly on the No.4 engine, but they continued and then went into shut down just before the gimbal cycling part of the test.
12th Dec 2020, 17:38
Replies: 467
Views: 325,954
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Oh, no! Not again!

Oh, no! Not again!
25th Oct 2020, 18:55
Replies: 250
Views: 72,152
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

I'm in agreement with unmanned-droid. It would...

I'm in agreement with unmanned-droid. It would have to be a re-engined Buccaneer, should have been plenty of BR710s available after the Nimrod cancellation. With a glass cockpit and modern avionic...
8th Jul 2020, 13:02
Replies: 22
Views: 10,253
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Slightly earlier than that, 72ish I think, MCCTTS...

Slightly earlier than that, 72ish I think, MCCTTS at 30MU had a Hunter in bits, cockpit for us leckies/radio techs to play with, and fuselage for the riggers. It was a right state, Plessey connectors...
26th May 2020, 20:23
Replies: 49
Views: 22,650
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Tuc, I recall a similar "town hall" meeting led...

Tuc, I recall a similar "town hall" meeting led by your favourite CDP, where he stated that he saw no place for technical staff in his department. That sort of expertise could all be hired in. That...
7th Mar 2020, 19:28
Replies: 240
Views: 108,143
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

This one is back on topic , Blackburn B.87...

This one is back on topic , Blackburn B.87 Barghest F(AW).3; “WZ507/A” of the Royal Air Force 19 Squadron; based at RAF Leconfield summer 1959.

...
7th Mar 2020, 18:02
Replies: 240
Views: 108,143
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Slightly off-topic, but this looks good, an S-3...

Slightly off-topic, but this looks good, an S-3 viking of the Scottish Airforce, based at Stornoway. :-)
...
5th Mar 2020, 16:50
Replies: 240
Views: 108,143
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

You may have already found this... What If...

You may have already found this...
What If Modellers Forum (https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php)
12th Feb 2020, 21:35
Replies: 40
Views: 23,899
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

No problem! ...

No problem!

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/800x400/1581546928_a1d4fe7b49c42b8422638ed08bdf91aa349e226a.jpeg
12th Feb 2020, 21:05
Replies: 40
Views: 23,899
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Maybe it's just me, but it reminds me of...

Maybe it's just me, but it reminds me of Thunderbird 2. :-)

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/800x400/1581545068_6830494a0b1dffacd7bec34bec8a6db1035d620a.jpeg
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2019, 14:23
Replies: 65
Views: 49,647
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

It appears that an AOC granted at last. ...

It appears that an AOC granted at last.

https://www.wiltshireairambulance.co.uk/news

https://ocm.wiltshire.gov.uk/rwb/wiltshire-air-ambulance-receives-aoc-and-resumes-flying/
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2019, 12:04
Replies: 65
Views: 49,647
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

The woes at the Wilts Air Ambulance made the...

The woes at the Wilts Air Ambulance made the front page of our local rag this week. Seems there are still problems with the AOC certification.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2019, 20:53
Replies: 65
Views: 49,647
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

As Chris notes above, cover has been restored,...

As Chris notes above, cover has been restored, although this report (https://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/17346061.replacement-air-ambulance-will-be-flying-from-friday/) suggests the deal with SAS...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2019, 22:47
Replies: 65
Views: 49,647
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

In the past, the GWAA has provided cover, don't...

In the past, the GWAA has provided cover, don't know if that will happen in the current situation.

This was taken locally, back on August 27 2015.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2018, 08:39
Replies: 57
Views: 17,754
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

If it's not one thing, it's another! This from...

If it's not one thing, it's another! This from the local police Faceache page - my bold

" ...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2018, 14:22
Replies: 57
Views: 17,754
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

From the latest White Horse News freebie rag,...

From the latest White Horse News freebie rag, which has just dropped through the letterbox.

". WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance’s helicopter is now able to resume flying operations. Following rigorous...
5th Jun 2018, 09:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,642
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Guessing here, but PAC is probably Percival...

Guessing here, but PAC is probably Percival Aircraft Company, with the /F and /R being /Fin and /Rudder perhaps? The marking between the black lines may be where the gust lock clamps may fitted...
15th Apr 2018, 22:25
Replies: 80
Views: 38,031
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

He could perhaps have got away with it one day...

He could perhaps have got away with it one day earlier. :-)
27th Feb 2018, 21:22
Replies: 43
Views: 9,295
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

CO, I would also support the above advice to...

CO, I would also support the above advice to make a formal complaint.

I always carry a laminated card to show any jobsworth such as you encountered.
4271
Note the statement regarding being...
13th Feb 2018, 20:12
Replies: 13
Views: 3,497
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Given the location as Clevedon, it's surprising ...

Given the location as Clevedon, it's surprising that Westlakejawa is not aware of the slang usage (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bristol%20cities). :)
13th Feb 2018, 09:13
Replies: 10
Views: 2,827
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

I seem to recall this concept being tried at...

I seem to recall this concept being tried at Henstridge (http://www.airports-worldwide.com/uk/uk_henstridge.html), but ultimately was unsuccessful due to planning issues.

"During this period Keith...
12th Feb 2018, 10:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,497
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Possibly CYLON 11, flight of 4 F-15s. See here....

Possibly CYLON 11, flight of 4 F-15s. See here. (http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=158399)
4th Feb 2018, 21:02
Replies: 24
Views: 5,759
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Some years ago now, whilst working at an...

Some years ago now, whilst working at an establishment dealing in "special items", a colleague experienced some mental health issues. Although his DV was not withdrawn, access to some of the higher...
27th Jun 2017, 19:05
Replies: 7,427
Views: 2,379,627
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

"a couple of months ago there was a lot of chat...

"a couple of months ago there was a lot of chat on the Computer bit of Prune about this - essentially the geeks reckon that as XP is unsupported you are wide open to cyber attacks and malware. "
...
30th Apr 2017, 00:02
Replies: 9
Views: 4,601
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

It is N147DC, a C-47A belonging to ACES HIGH. It...

It is N147DC, a C-47A belonging to ACES HIGH. It passed overhead here in Westbury on Thursday afternoon at 2000ft heading to the southwest. Nice to see.
27th Mar 2017, 19:53
Replies: 101
Views: 40,865
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Surprised no one has mentioned a certain naval...

Surprised no one has mentioned a certain naval Lt. helo pilot and his homemade bazooka (drainpipe, thunderflash plus tennis ball). 1985, LGC80, got a bollocking for demonstrating it early in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2017, 21:26
Replies: 58
Views: 9,998
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Margins, I got a thump in the side from my...

Margins,
I got a thump in the side from my partner for asking that very question during the film! It's only a film, so I guess it doesn't have to make sense.

Full details here Oblivion ? The...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2017, 22:49
Replies: 58
Views: 9,998
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

A highly developed Gazelle... :) ...

A highly developed Gazelle... :)



http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4d/Oblivion_BubbleShip.jpg/500px-Oblivion_BubbleShip.jpg
...
9th Dec 2016, 15:13
Replies: 64
Views: 15,231
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

"Precisely. It is (allegedly) the way MoD learns...

"Precisely. It is (allegedly) the way MoD learns from experience. The rule also says you prepare the PPE around 2 years after ISD, by which time anyone who knows anything about the project is long...
8th Dec 2016, 10:33
Replies: 64
Views: 15,231
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

To pick up from Tucs post above, just one of the...

To pick up from Tucs post above, just one of the procurement rules is that all projects should have a Post Project Evaluation (PPE) conducted, and that resource provision should be made at the...
7th Dec 2016, 13:24
Replies: 64
Views: 15,231
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

PDR1. The QMAC ( Questionaire on the...

PDR1.
The QMAC ( Questionaire on the Method of Allocation of Costs) is only part of the issue. It would be great if every contract had a properly processed one, or even one at all in some...
4th Dec 2016, 21:57
Replies: 64
Views: 15,231
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Ok, I'll bite. During the FLA competition...

Ok, I'll bite.
During the FLA competition which eventually was won by the A400M, a derivative of the An-70 was considered but the issues raised above (certification, spares support etc. ) ruled...
13th Nov 2016, 22:06
Replies: 85
Views: 30,414
Posted By Cpt_Pugwash

Nutloose:- "I cannot envisage a new Airfield...

Nutloose:-
"I cannot envisage a new Airfield ever being constructed in the UK, what ever happened to care and maintenance?"

Resource Accounting and Budgeting (RAB) happened, that's what! At...
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