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10th Mar 2024, 20:34
Replies: 196
Views: 37,492
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Two types of tree in the British Army and RAF...

Two types of tree in the British Army and RAF REgiment - "Fir trees and bushy topped trees - a further sub-division of the bushy topped tree is a bush"!!
I will never forget this from my Corporal DI...
14th Jan 2024, 19:19
Replies: 159
Views: 33,929
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Cool Send ' three and fourpence' we are going to a...

Send ' three and fourpence' we are going to a dance !!
12th Dec 2023, 19:40
Replies: 76
Views: 15,766
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Angry I have had to bite my tongue somewhat, as I am...

I have had to bite my tongue somewhat, as I am informed - correctly- that this is only a fictional programme and not a documentary! Also told that it is not aimed at us old codgers and the Royal Air...
14th Nov 2023, 20:03
Replies: 86
Views: 26,129
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

I seem to remember (a long time ago!), that once...

I seem to remember (a long time ago!), that once your "Wings" were awarded they remained provisional, until you had completed six months satisfactory operational service. Open to correction!
Bill
10th Nov 2023, 09:08
Replies: 72
Views: 5,082
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Thumbs up ATC Exeter

Just found my old BGA logbook (price 2 shillings!) and saw I did first solo in T31 on 19 Dec. 54. This was at Exeter and I cannot find the School number anywhere. I am sure it is long gone but it...
10th Sep 2023, 19:47
Replies: 13
Views: 3,590
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Thumbs up I remember a couple of Cyprus Vulcan detachments...

I remember a couple of Cyprus Vulcan detachments to Shiraz in the early 70's and working with the Iranian Air Force - good value to all!
27th Aug 2023, 19:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Tiny, Might be able to help with the Vulcan...

Tiny,
Might be able to help with the Vulcan dets. in Masirah - ex 35 sqn. PM me if you wish.
Bill
20th Aug 2023, 20:03
Replies: 29
Views: 7,837
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Thumbs up Yes, definitely. However, those of us on the...

Yes, definitely. However, those of us on the first JP3 course were far to advanced (?) to even think about it once it had been demonstrated!! gREAT DAYS!!
11th Aug 2023, 19:40
Replies: 57
Views: 18,809
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

I know it is a rumour network, but why don't we...

I know it is a rumour network, but why don't we all wait and see what the facts are? Whatever happened, I think that the pilot (male/female?), did a reasonable job in that no one was injured! Well...
28th Jul 2023, 20:16
Replies: 64
Views: 8,390
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

As a very young, very junior officer, in the...

As a very young, very junior officer, in the very early '60's I was (amazingly!) about to relinquish my PR Canberra tour and become a very small "cog" in the TSR2 programme. In retrospect I guess...
22nd Jul 2023, 19:00
Replies: 30
Views: 7,367
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Sim. visuals

Ken, I remember (in the distant past) when i was tasked with "flying" the then MRCA simulator visual system (at an un-named company works). For those days (mid 70's) it was pretty good until, at low...
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Jun 2023, 19:30
Replies: 459
Views: 884,919
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Live oryx in Oman.

Live oryx in Oman.
12th May 2023, 19:09
Replies: 52
Views: 12,834
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Shy Torque, how right you are! (Even though I...

Shy Torque, how right you are! (Even though I post as originally named!)
6th May 2023, 20:14
Replies: 31
Views: 11,478
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

A great deal more forward vis. than you would...

A great deal more forward vis. than you would imagine, actually. (Apart from the odd time when the so-called anti-flash screens were used!). The main problem was side and rear vis (or lack). If you...
6th May 2023, 20:07
Replies: 72
Views: 12,311
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

BN2 Defender (islander) in the Oman desert end of...

BN2 Defender (islander) in the Oman desert end of last century was a dependable workhorse in trying conditions. Not the most agile of aircraft, I would agree, but always managed to do what was...
23rd Feb 2023, 20:31
Replies: 17
Views: 3,110
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Pre-assessment/selection - can't remember which....

Pre-assessment/selection - can't remember which. I can remember attending in 1954 (that long ago !!!) at 16 and being told that I was "marginal" and to try again in a year. This I did and was told...
14th Feb 2023, 19:48
Replies: 164
Views: 64,919
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Beag's, At the moment I think that you should be...

Beag's, At the moment I think that you should be tallking in the singular regarding our carrier force!
Bill
14th Feb 2023, 19:41
Replies: 38
Views: 20,843
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

I would hazard a guess that flying and old age...

I would hazard a guess that flying and old age are not connected (unless you are unlucky to have a fatal!). Coming to 85 and have been flying since 18 until about 12 years ago (Majority military)....
14th Jan 2023, 12:02
Replies: 23
Views: 11,848
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

That is good news! Thanks.

That is good news! Thanks.
11th Jan 2023, 20:00
Replies: 23
Views: 11,848
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

SHJ, it was along time ago and (if I remember...

SHJ, it was along time ago and (if I remember correctly) in those days only merited an Incident Report. If I remember correctly (!) there was a lot of smoke/fumes in the cockpit and a distinct rise...
5th Jan 2023, 11:57
Replies: 23
Views: 11,848
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

How sad to see XM 603 in such a sorry state! I...

How sad to see XM 603 in such a sorry state! I know we should not live in the past but....! I flew her several times in the '70's (including a cockpit fire in june '70, no casualties!) Last time was...
2nd Jan 2023, 16:45
Replies: 32
Views: 12,091
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Ah, Syerston! First JP3 course and great...

Ah, Syerston! First JP3 course and great memories! One other memory is that at the tme (1959 - 1960) the Eden Hall resort was actually a maggot farm with an aroma to match when the wind was in the...
25th Dec 2022, 19:58
Replies: 22
Views: 5,759
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Oh dear! 'tis the season of goodwill, surely!...

Oh dear! 'tis the season of goodwill, surely! Not that important as to postings - surely! Merry Christmas to ALL on pprune!
Bill
22nd Dec 2022, 19:35
Replies: 32
Views: 7,471
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

dah dit/dah dah dah

dah dit/dah dah dah
17th Dec 2022, 20:00
Replies: 64
Views: 19,709
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Beagle, I agree, but do not hold out much hope at...

Beagle, I agree, but do not hold out much hope at present !! (And I don't always agree with you !)
Merry Christmas. Bill.
16th Dec 2022, 19:34
Replies: 16
Views: 1,701
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

chevvron, they did three weeks ago!

chevvron, they did three weeks ago!
14th Dec 2022, 19:32
Replies: 4
Views: 2,009
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Sad news, flew with Jock a few times on 35 - a...

Sad news, flew with Jock a few times on 35 - a great guy and a professional! (Just checked log-book 50 + years ago!). Condolences and Blue Skies!!
Bill
27th Nov 2022, 18:49
Replies: 295
Views: 172,153
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

I was always taught (and I taught) that joining...

I was always taught (and I taught) that joining up with another aircraft was always from below and visual?
23rd Nov 2022, 19:35
Replies: 47
Views: 10,755
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

ACW599. Not a retired AEO (but I flew on the...

ACW599. Not a retired AEO (but I flew on the Vulcan fleet for some years in another capacity) and certainly all the AEO's I knew were up to speed in morse! I would also question his reluctance to...
15th Nov 2022, 20:15
Replies: 295
Views: 172,153
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Chiefttp, I think your last sentence says it all...

Chiefttp, I think your last sentence says it all !! Thoughts with everyone affected! Bill
10th Nov 2022, 20:27
Replies: 18
Views: 2,765
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Many years ago I had the privilige of being shown...

Many years ago I had the privilige of being shown around a certain Russian three engined bomber. Sticking to the thread, the pilots had "normal" ejection seats and the rear crew member had a downward...
29th Oct 2022, 19:11
Replies: 18
Views: 1,587
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

I seem to remember the remains(?) of a ploughed...

I seem to remember the remains(?) of a ploughed furrow in the desert a bit "southish" from El-Adem to what then was known as "Nasser's Corner", before turning a bit port to get to Khartoum. Early...
23rd Oct 2022, 19:49
Replies: 22
Views: 3,261
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Victor Golf, no real rules (apart from do not...

Victor Golf, no real rules (apart from do not collide!!). However, in general terms it was fairly(!) relaxed overall. Night intercepts at low level (fairly rare) were quite demanding, however!
23rd Oct 2022, 19:39
Replies: 22
Views: 11,105
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Callum, if you feel the way you apparently do...

Callum, if you feel the way you apparently do about the Royal Air Force, then go for it at the first opportunity! (and kep trying). I would not attempt to be a career advisor but you must try for...
Forum: Middle East
30th Sep 2022, 19:25
Replies: 6
Views: 2,031
Posted By Bill Macgillivray

Yea, they have eight engines!

Yea, they have eight engines!
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