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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2018, 16:15
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,613,284
Posted By Old Ned

Nuclear Sub Fleet

It will be the cost of replacing the 4 Nuc subs (£30 Billion but probably twice that by 2040) that will screw the defence budget. I dare say we will get the Lightning II, but not many and I also...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2018, 16:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,571
Posted By Old Ned

That would be 44th entry.

That would be 44th entry.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2018, 08:32
Replies: 10
Views: 3,088
Posted By Old Ned

Smile 42nd Entry

1943xxx was 42nd Entry and pse see my thread about the 57 Ann! BW
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2018, 08:02
Replies: 5
Views: 2,571
Posted By Old Ned

42nd Boy Entrants 1961

Hard to believe, but 57 years ago today, several hundred 15 and 16 year old boys, including me, arrived at RAF St Athan (4 Sof TT) to join the Royal Air Force. On 24 Jan we were attested and signed...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2016, 13:14
Replies: 10
Views: 3,088
Posted By Old Ned

Bit of a Polisg Needed

At least they were metal and not anodised!
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2016, 13:13
Replies: 10
Views: 3,088
Posted By Old Ned

Old Memories

Yep, the filthy water into which I dropped my irons more than once. Also got 3 days jankers for pinching 2 sandwiches out of the cook house at tea time to take back to the billet for later.

...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2016, 13:07
Replies: 10
Views: 3,088
Posted By Old Ned

Smile BE Wheels

Are they square?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2016, 12:44
Replies: 10
Views: 3,088
Posted By Old Ned

55th Ann of 42nd Entry BE RAF St Athan

Hard to believe it is 55 years since 42nd Entry Boy Entrants, 4 S of TT, RAF St Athan were inducted. (24 Jan 1961). Much water under the bridge and a much changed Royal Air Force. Not, sadly, for...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2015, 09:21
Replies: 47
Views: 16,812
Posted By Old Ned

AFNORTH Oslo Andover XS 637 - Ascot 5999/1066

Good times indeed. I was a member of the crew 73-76. Captain was Bernie Donders, co-pilot Bill Tate, nav David Bray and crew chief Graham Leatham. Sadly we have lost Bernie and Graham. But Bill,...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2015, 08:43
Replies: 113
Views: 36,155
Posted By Old Ned

Thumbs up Well Done

About time too! Well done, Wg Cdr Thomas. I am old enough to still remember the old WRAF ranks of Flt Off Sqn Off etc etc and the discussion of why women could NEVER fly our aircraft. I won't...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2014, 18:21
Replies: 7
Views: 4,587
Posted By Old Ned

Sympathy

I didn't know JWS very well, but I did know MWS. Top lady and much sympathy to her and her family. RIP John.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2014, 07:45
Replies: 40
Views: 10,874
Posted By Old Ned

Javelin To The Sky?

Why not, worked for the Vulcan!
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2014, 09:27
Replies: 212
Views: 28,132
Posted By Old Ned

Helmet Camera

13. Disabling helmet camera before giving two fingers to a Taliban corpse who has just shot your mates a good thing.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2014, 08:09
Replies: 212
Views: 28,132
Posted By Old Ned

Equality in the Eyes of the Law

As we are all equal in the eyes of the law, may we expect to see the Taliban taking their fighters to court for the appalling atrocities practised by them against Allied military personnel? Thought...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2014, 18:43
Replies: 212
Views: 28,132
Posted By Old Ned

Angry Damn Lawyers

Unfortunately, the government is keen to see the photographers of such pics answer in court. It doesn't matter what else happened, as far as the lawyers are concerned here is a chance to show just...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2014, 13:00
Replies: 156
Views: 60,679
Posted By Old Ned

Bear Fly By

Wensleydale, that's cheating! http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/thumbs.gif


Some years back (decades actually) I blagged a trip on the USS Independence...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2013, 19:44
Replies: 127
Views: 28,248
Posted By Old Ned

Smile Back in the Day

Many years ago, in the days of the white Valiant (543 Sqn, RAF Wyton), the great unwashed were threatening a break in, flush with their success at Fylingdales.

The airmen were given a pick axe...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2013, 17:29
Replies: 248
Views: 65,879
Posted By Old Ned

WHEN IT'S NO FUN ANYMORE

WHEN IT'S NO FUN ANYMORE
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2013, 14:45
Replies: 83
Views: 16,833
Posted By Old Ned

Mossie Documentary

There was a p*ss-poor (imho) documentary on the box a short while ago about the ex-NZ Mossie, now at Virginia Beach. The whole thing was a missed opportunity, and I would liked to have seen more op...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2013, 14:27
Replies: 17
Views: 4,564
Posted By Old Ned

FIADGE

There was no official Stanley stn crest per se, but many, many unofficial ones. I think Able Labels must have made a bomb. As the engineer for FIADGE Support (83-84), ours read: "FIADGE the unit...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2013, 17:58
Replies: 19
Views: 6,750
Posted By Old Ned

RAF U2 Pilots

There were several and there was an excellent presentation during my Staff College course some years ago. A certain 43 Sqn boss was one of them. Google RAF U2 Pilots and a useful list appears from...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2013, 17:50
Replies: 62
Views: 13,427
Posted By Old Ned

Wonder Mess

Probably the Nursing Officers' Mess at Halton in the 60s. Much (proper) fun and the members always made visitors welcome. Halton House Mess paled into insignificance by comparison. Went past the...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2013, 14:31
Replies: 84
Views: 16,672
Posted By Old Ned

Wink Robbie Robson

W00

Have been AWOL for a bit and beyond PP. Agree with you, I was an IOT Flt Cdr when he was DDIOT and Robbie used to run with us on LAT runs. The finishing line was usually DDIOT, a swift...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2013, 18:39
Replies: 84
Views: 16,672
Posted By Old Ned

Robson Report

Any of you older guys/gals remember the Robson Report? AVM Robbie Robson, a great guy, was pinged to write a report as he was retiring from the Service and their airships couldn't find anything...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2013, 17:55
Replies: 20
Views: 6,814
Posted By Old Ned

Poss AVTUR Contamination?

Was at Wyton 62-64 and 66-73 on 58 Sqn & 51 Sqn respectively. Given the many years of Canberra ops, I thought there was a big problem re lead in the ground from AVTUR spillage. I seem to remember...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2013, 14:02
Replies: 24
Views: 6,088
Posted By Old Ned

Oh Dear

A pity, it was a good rumour. But it does beg the question why is Halton still there? The real estate it stands on must be worth a fortune and the business carried out there could be done elsewhere...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2013, 20:25
Replies: 24
Views: 6,088
Posted By Old Ned

Busy BEagle

BEagle, if the number of posts you've made (20,244) and the date you joined (May 1999) are correct then you have been a busy lad. That means almost 4 posts a day for 14 years! (who says you can get...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2013, 20:12
Replies: 24
Views: 6,088
Posted By Old Ned

Halton and the Rothschilds

I understand that the land on which RAF Halton, and the splendid Halton House OM, stands was let to the Air Ministry for a relatively small sum by the Rothschild family. The deal being that when the...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2013, 13:38
Replies: 24
Views: 6,088
Posted By Old Ned

A15 Problem

To add to the mix: The main runway at Scampton was lengthened for the mighty Vulcan many years ago, and the A15, which runs past the main gate, was re-routed. It was once the longest straight road...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2013, 20:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,404
Posted By Old Ned

Jimmy Flint

Wander00, thanks. Sir Michael is the president of our 50 and 61 Sqns' Assoc and Jimmy Flint our vice-president. You may wish to Google the Assoc website and read the story of Jimmy; well worth a...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2013, 18:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,404
Posted By Old Ned

Lancaster Flypast

Pruners may be interested to know that the BBMF Lancaster was due to overfly South Creake, Norfolk, this day (17 May) to commorate the 90th birthday of MRAF Sir Michael Beetham. Futhermore the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2010, 18:23
Replies: 37
Views: 11,486
Posted By Old Ned

42nd Entry RAF St Athan Jan 61 - Jul 62 (1943xxx)

26er

Perhaps we met! My flt cdr was one Flt Lt McNabney GM (Nav (I think)) in ITS and one Flt Lt Ansty (ex Pathfinder Observer) once on 4 Sqn (don't know how I remembered that). Looking back it...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2009, 14:16
Replies: 96
Views: 17,027
Posted By Old Ned

AI R "Prerogative Instrument" or not, the...

AI R

"Prerogative Instrument" or not, the Service pension is certainly not unfunded. When pay increases are discussed and comparability tables consulted, pay is rebated by a certain amount...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2009, 14:00
Replies: 9
Views: 3,627
Posted By Old Ned

R13 Googled and found the following link: ...

R13

Googled and found the following link:

Re: Sukhoi PAK FA T-50 2012 Design Completed 2009 [ PowerRussia ] - AOL Video...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2009, 17:37
Replies: 28
Views: 8,850
Posted By Old Ned

Who?

Excuse me, but who the hell is Lorraine Kelly?

Pip pip

ON
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