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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2009, 21:38
Replies: 177
Views: 70,542
Posted By wz662

The frequency used by the VGS at Abingdon is...

The frequency used by the VGS at Abingdon is known to Brize, Benson and Farnborough who will and do pass it on, but that assumes the transiting aircaft are talking to any of them after all there is...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2009, 21:06
Replies: 177
Views: 70,542
Posted By wz662

I visited the VGS at Abingdon this weekend and it...

I visited the VGS at Abingdon this weekend and it was obvious that as far as this accident was concerned they considered it was a case of, ‘there but for the grace of god’. It was all too close to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jul 2009, 17:51
Replies: 11
Views: 2,585
Posted By wz662

One has to remember that following Churchill's...

One has to remember that following Churchill's 1940 memo to form an Airborne Corps, the UK was pretty clueless as how to go about it. They didn't have a parachute they could use and the first gliders...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jul 2009, 19:15
Replies: 11
Views: 2,585
Posted By wz662

A hamilcar wouldn't, couldn't, carry a Sherman....

A hamilcar wouldn't, couldn't, carry a Sherman. What you saw was probably an M22 Locust (which to be fair looks a little like a Sherman).

I have some issues with some of the aspects of the Horsa...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2009, 20:59
Replies: 177
Views: 70,542
Posted By wz662

A truely tragic event and one very close to home...

A truely tragic event and one very close to home as I know a few of the AEF pilots (I await the release of the names with some dread) and I've flown in the area for the past 30 years nad so have...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2009, 21:21
Replies: 53
Views: 7,762
Posted By wz662

Will the Major be allowed to take his Batman with...

Will the Major be allowed to take his Batman with him like Colonel Dare did in the 1960's? :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Apr 2009, 21:16
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,820,022
Posted By wz662

Oh go on then, a FIAT C42.:rolleyes:

Oh go on then, a FIAT C42.:rolleyes:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Apr 2009, 19:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,319
Posted By wz662

In the booklet 'Ashley Walk' (ISBN 0 9523888 5 5)...

In the booklet 'Ashley Walk' (ISBN 0 9523888 5 5) by Anthony Passmore and Norman Parker there is a series of three photographs of a Highball drop against the small 'No 3' target (which it hit).
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2009, 07:01
Replies: 34
Views: 6,800
Posted By wz662

If it is a QQ advert the job will be 2 months on,...

If it is a QQ advert the job will be 2 months on, one month off, working in a mountainous sandpit.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Mar 2009, 21:53
Replies: 15
Views: 1,760
Posted By wz662

Whatever became of the B787? I seem to recall...

Whatever became of the B787? I seem to recall that rolled out a long time before the A400M:rolleyes:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Mar 2009, 09:31
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,820,022
Posted By wz662

Inital thought was C42 Ikarus but the fuselage...

Inital thought was C42 Ikarus but the fuselage structure doesn't like quite right.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2009, 08:18
Replies: 27
Views: 9,183
Posted By wz662

Wenslydale, you've got a PM from me.

Wenslydale, you've got a PM from me.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2009, 14:55
Replies: 40
Views: 7,892
Posted By wz662

I took Chris on a famil trip in a Vigilant when...

I took Chris on a famil trip in a Vigilant when he was a cadet and we 'intercepted' Mike who was flying with another cadet. I must say that for a nav he was no mean pilot.
Mike's sorely missed by...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Mar 2009, 08:04
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,820,022
Posted By wz662

Grob, but only because it looks like an UK...

Grob, but only because it looks like an UK military hangar
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2009, 08:07
Replies: 33
Views: 7,391
Posted By wz662

As I understand it a lot of MBs early research...

As I understand it a lot of MBs early research was done with the spines and pelvice from cadavers (male) so that they could get the setting of the initial bang correct without killing the pilot. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2009, 08:29
Replies: 27
Views: 9,183
Posted By wz662

Fayslag, I'm working away from home at the moment...

Fayslag, I'm working away from home at the moment so I'm unable to check my book / document collection.
My father was with 1st Black Watch so my interest is somewhat slanted in that direction....
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2009, 07:23
Replies: 27
Views: 9,183
Posted By wz662

The 51HD did infact spend some time attached to...

The 51HD did infact spend some time attached to the Canadian army but only after/during the breakout taking part in Operation Totalise (a Candian plan to close the Falaise gap). Because of this I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2009, 09:25
Replies: 148
Views: 55,651
Posted By wz662

I remember going to an airshow at Coventry in the...

I remember going to an airshow at Coventry in the mid 80's by Dove (G-ARDE) and then getting to go on Board the Heron that was also attending. What surprised me was the fact that I felt there was...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2009, 14:11
Replies: 27
Views: 9,183
Posted By wz662

My father served with the 51 Highland Division...

My father served with the 51 Highland Division which landed in the days after D Day. The division was sent to the Eastern side of the beachead to reinforce the Airborne troops (paras and airlanded)...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2009, 08:08
Replies: 27
Views: 9,183
Posted By wz662

I'd just like to remind Angels that the troops...

I'd just like to remind Angels that the troops that landed in gliders were NOT paras they were airlanded infantry, in those days you didn't need to do the parachute course to get a Red Beret.

The...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2009, 09:00
Replies: 44
Views: 12,568
Posted By wz662

looks like any normal weekend at an Air Cadet...

looks like any normal weekend at an Air Cadet Gliding School:E
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Mar 2009, 07:44
Replies: 1,274
Views: 649,934
Posted By wz662

On the subject of facing rearwards. I witnessed...

On the subject of facing rearwards. I witnessed the CO of a VGS doing the same thing in a Barge on the last day of Conventional ops before the VGS converted to the Venture.
The Seat back and...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2009, 21:11
Replies: 78
Views: 31,129
Posted By wz662

When did the Navy start putting old ship's...

When did the Navy start putting old ship's figureheads by the main gate of the dockyard and when did the Army start putting old artillery pieces on the edge of the parade square?
Earlier than the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Feb 2009, 17:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
Posted By wz662

I have some shots of the rear fuselage used in...

I have some shots of the rear fuselage used in the reports on parachuting from the Albermarle and the interior looks remarkably clear of cross bracing allowing a reasonable amount of freedom of...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2009, 06:31
Replies: 33
Views: 7,852
Posted By wz662

A Sikorsky Hoverfly I testing a banner towing...

A Sikorsky Hoverfly I testing a banner towing system !! by the AFEE at RAF Beaulieu had its cable hit by a Spitfire. The helicopter survived, the Spit was Cat 5 so that must count as a kill surely.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Feb 2009, 05:49
Replies: 15
Views: 1,275
Posted By wz662

My first thought was 'Flywheel' off a piece of...

My first thought was 'Flywheel' off a piece of Ground equipment but then I thought it could be an idler wheel off a tracked vehicle (Cletrac Tractor?)
So no I don't really have a clue:)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Feb 2009, 13:28
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,820,022
Posted By wz662

For the want of a better guess - Fairey Rotodyne

For the want of a better guess - Fairey Rotodyne
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jan 2009, 14:31
Replies: 1,274
Views: 649,934
Posted By wz662

I was once on the recieving end of a low flying...

I was once on the recieving end of a low flying complaint from the Captain of The Queens Flight :eek:
As newly joined CI with 612 at Benson I had been racking up the 1 minute and 2 minute flight...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jan 2009, 18:01
Replies: 13
Views: 3,540
Posted By wz662

I am in posession of a USAAF Pilot's Handbook...

I am in posession of a USAAF Pilot's Handbook North Atlantic dated June 45 so I may be able to help. It only mentions Bluie West 1, 3, 8 and 9 but no Bluie East.
Sorry but posting scans is beyond my...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Dec 2008, 20:46
Replies: 28
Views: 4,340
Posted By wz662

Just goes to show how antiquated the Herc is, and...

Just goes to show how antiquated the Herc is, and they still have the cheek to be selling new ones. :rolleyes:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Dec 2008, 18:35
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,820,022
Posted By wz662

first thought was Auster but there dosen't appear...

first thought was Auster but there dosen't appear to be the number of tubes visible for that, so guessing again EP9 ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Dec 2008, 19:04
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,820,022
Posted By wz662

Close to a Skoda, so Czech then? Aero or Walter? ...

Close to a Skoda, so Czech then? Aero or Walter?

Still guessing but it'll get the thread back on page one.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Dec 2008, 21:20
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,820,022
Posted By wz662

Luton Buzzard II?

Luton Buzzard II?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Dec 2008, 20:39
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,820,022
Posted By wz662

All right then I'll have a go at aviate1138's...

All right then I'll have a go at aviate1138's challenge.
Obviously a well looked after Gentleman's aerial conveyance.
Even so a wild stab, the Desoutter I
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Nov 2008, 19:59
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,820,022
Posted By wz662

The only 'minimal airframe' like that I know of...

The only 'minimal airframe' like that I know of is Anthony Fokker's first aircraft.
Open house if I'm right.
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