PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: Shadwell the old
Showing results 1 to 35 of 79
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2023, 18:36
Replies: 592
Views: 193,420
Posted By Shadwell the old

Standards

I have read this thread with interest. Cards on the table, I am 71, retired and served from 17 to 55 years old with a 3 year gap. So I no doubt fall into the category of an old fart, who knows...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2022, 13:45
Replies: 47
Views: 10,893
Posted By Shadwell the old

I was taught morse by Mr Mason at Topcliffe in...

I was taught morse by Mr Mason at Topcliffe in the early 70s. The standard required was 25wpm. Mr Mason would tell us he could do 30 wpm. after an hour of morse with him we would be looking forward...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2022, 19:36
Replies: 47
Views: 10,893
Posted By Shadwell the old

I am an ex Vulcan AEO, from the late 70s and...

I am an ex Vulcan AEO, from the late 70s and early 80s, and I certainly don’t recall any such procedure. We were all morse trained and needed to take broadcasts. In the event there was nothing to...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2022, 09:22
Replies: 13
Views: 2,258
Posted By Shadwell the old

Hi SW. Long time no hear. Hope all is well...

Hi SW.

Long time no hear. Hope all is well with you and yours. Why am I not surprised that you are still in uniform!

Can you pm me please as I want to check that you have checked all the...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2021, 12:31
Replies: 3
Views: 2,125
Posted By Shadwell the old

KC135 over Washington

I see from Flightradar24 that a KC135 is flying at FL250 over Washington. I wonder why? 😂😎
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2017, 18:36
Replies: 7
Views: 3,931
Posted By Shadwell the old

Culloden

I never met Pop but heard plenty of stories about him. A true legend. I joined the Nimrod force as he was retiring.

The AEO on the Culloden aircraft was Jamie Hamilton who was a very proud Scot. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2015, 15:21
Replies: 166
Views: 35,991
Posted By Shadwell the old

Lord Haw Haw lives

Lord Haw Haw lives
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2015, 18:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,993
Posted By Shadwell the old

Red face FTRS Pensions

I did 5 years and 3 months as FTRS(FC) and retired in February 2006. The Squadron wanted me to do an additional spell, especially as I was an AEO Captain and T cat. I would have been delighted to...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2015, 08:42
Replies: 33
Views: 9,780
Posted By Shadwell the old

Each January CXX used to send 2 aircraft to the...

Each January CXX used to send 2 aircraft to the USN base in Keflavik with everything required to host a Burns supper for our country cousins. The big supper was always a success. One year Shadwell...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2015, 14:56
Replies: 99
Views: 23,654
Posted By Shadwell the old

Poor Tourist

I feel really sorry for tourist having to rely on his aircraft type rather than good looks and personality to pull the girls. Mrs Tourist (if there is one) has my sympathy.


Everyone knows that...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2010, 08:51
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,295
Posted By Shadwell the old

SAR Incident

The ship in distress has 111 people on board and is 230 miles SW of Cornwall. With a Nimrod locating it and either guiding other ships in the area to the location of the liferafts, or guiding...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2010, 10:32
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,295
Posted By Shadwell the old

Charlie, I agree with your well done! ...

Charlie,

I agree with your well done!

Hope life is treating you well.

Shadwell
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2010, 14:33
Replies: 13
Views: 3,629
Posted By Shadwell the old

Radley, and your point...

Radley,

and your point is.....................???!!!!!!

maybe she has a daughter working in the family business..............
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2010, 20:39
Replies: 13
Views: 3,629
Posted By Shadwell the old

Project Officer For The Party

TOFO

I agree with your format and I think the ideal person to organise it would be the mini eng Jacko

Not only would it be a fantastic party but we would get change from a...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2010, 16:42
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,295
Posted By Shadwell the old

Incredible timing

I thought it rather odd that on the day of the announcement I see US P3s flying from Kinloss at all times of the day and night at regular intervals........... and I thought the JMC finished last...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2010, 15:49
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,295
Posted By Shadwell the old

Devastated

Like most on here I am devastated by this stupid decision.:ugh:

Like Spock I did many years on the mighty hunter, the difference being that I was on the main operating and not the training base. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2010, 14:05
Replies: 20
Views: 4,445
Posted By Shadwell the old

Hi BATS. Nah that was when we were in...

Hi BATS.

Nah that was when we were in Ascension doing the mega SAR, for which PR won the Arthur Daly memorial prize and MH had the thing with Meryll Streep

I also did not mention 120 when I...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2010, 15:09
Replies: 20
Views: 4,445
Posted By Shadwell the old

Wink Hi Not Long here, Wot no 203 - get some...

Hi Not Long here,

Wot no 203 - get some time in!

Regards

Shadwell
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2009, 10:07
Replies: 59
Views: 11,302
Posted By Shadwell the old

Gordon Brown's utter disdain for the Armed Forces

Did anyone else see the performance by Gordon Brown on Sky news at about 0930 this morning.

He was being interviewed to give his reaction to the tragic murder of the 2 soldiers in Ireland last...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2009, 15:58
Replies: 44
Views: 8,983
Posted By Shadwell the old

Beagle, What is this namedropping "When I...

Beagle,

What is this namedropping "When I was chatting to Jeremy Clarkson at a book signing recently". Why was Jeremy Clarkson at your book signing? Are you the Stig?

I wonder if JC tells...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2009, 14:23
Replies: 44
Views: 8,181
Posted By Shadwell the old

NGB, A pity you had to rise to the bait...

NGB,

A pity you had to rise to the bait dangled before you by that w*nker Srennaps or whatever he is called - although I fully understand your frustration at the lack of help you are receiving. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2009, 20:02
Replies: 34
Views: 13,333
Posted By Shadwell the old

I think these were the last words of a 360 Sqn...

I think these were the last words of a 360 Sqn crew who had just taken off from Gib
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2009, 15:57
Replies: 21
Views: 4,249
Posted By Shadwell the old

How insensitive

I am disgusted to see that the models are only available in white skinned men versions.

Where are the Asian, Black, Chinese and femail members of our armed forces who we value so much. These...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2008, 20:01
Replies: 65
Views: 18,246
Posted By Shadwell the old

247 was the culprit

The aircraft that sucked the engineer down the intake during an engine run was 247 - it happened outside my office window around 1984. The same aircraft, 247, was responsible for the death of an...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2008, 16:44
Replies: 49
Views: 7,519
Posted By Shadwell the old

I remember that!

Beagle,

I remember that incident. I was also there and your post brought the memories flooding back. Boy did we have a good time.

I also remember drinking in a bar with someone who later...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2008, 17:39
Replies: 25
Views: 4,272
Posted By Shadwell the old

Wyler, Check your PMs. (but give me time...

Wyler,

Check your PMs. (but give me time to write it!)

Shadwell
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jul 2008, 07:22
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,201,716
Posted By Shadwell the old

Yellow sun, My sincere apologies. I did not...

Yellow sun,

My sincere apologies. I did not mean to suggest that you did not earn yours. Re reading my post I can see how you would read that into what I said. My intention was to head off at the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jul 2008, 14:45
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,201,716
Posted By Shadwell the old

Yellow Star I have one of those (earned not...

Yellow Star

I have one of those (earned not from e bay!)

Shadwell
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2008, 23:04
Replies: 73
Views: 14,286
Posted By Shadwell the old

Biggus, I may have problems with big words,...

Biggus,

I may have problems with big words, but I see on the Afghanistan for years thread you seem to have trouble with the little words (truely vs truly). Your degree clearly didn't help you to...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2008, 20:20
Replies: 73
Views: 14,286
Posted By Shadwell the old

JimNich You always struck me as being quite...

JimNich

You always struck me as being quite perseptive for an engineer, but I was obviously wrong.

He was/is a very plausible Walt. The way you knew he was being economical with the truth...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2008, 08:24
Replies: 23
Views: 5,298
Posted By Shadwell the old

Half yearly promotions list

Does anyone have a link to the twice yearly "Ooohh Aahhh not him (or her)" list for a silly old duffer please.

Many thanks

Shadwell
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2008, 08:20
Replies: 52
Views: 10,016
Posted By Shadwell the old

And of course the MoD will probably pay £399.99...

And of course the MoD will probably pay £399.99 for each of them
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2008, 09:21
Replies: 26
Views: 4,848
Posted By Shadwell the old

About 5 or 6 years ago we took (Acting) Wg Cdr...

About 5 or 6 years ago we took (Acting) Wg Cdr Phil Beech (Sp?) the F3 nav flying in a Nimrod out of Seeb when he was doing some Nimrod tasking and liaison job at the embassy. As we passed through...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2008, 03:54
Replies: 27
Views: 7,100
Posted By Shadwell the old

I think his name should be "Thumer", cos there is...

I think his name should be "Thumer", cos there is no p in Thomson
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2008, 04:38
Replies: 73
Views: 14,286
Posted By Shadwell the old

Circle Kay

I dont owe you a pint. I am standing by my MS
Showing results 1 to 35 of 79
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.