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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Apr 2010, 03:17
Replies: 12
Views: 1,928
Posted By petop

Thanks for all the replys and sorry for not doing...

Thanks for all the replys and sorry for not doing so earlier, internet over here gets a bit patchy.
If we choose Virgin, then it will definitly be PE. Im used to flying in the back of a Hercules,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Mar 2010, 16:36
Replies: 12
Views: 1,928
Posted By petop

Help, Flying to Vegas

Hi, sorry for barging in but i thought this would be the best place to ask this question...
Im a soldier serving in Afghanistan and on my return will be flying to Vegas to get married to other half....
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2009, 17:32
Replies: 75
Views: 21,269
Posted By petop

Quote..."Have they stopped faffing about at El...

Quote..."Have they stopped faffing about at El Centro yet?"

Meaning are they in somewhere hot and dusty somewhat proper, then yes they are!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Dec 2008, 22:05
Replies: 438
Views: 222,423
Posted By petop

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/smudgesmith...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/smudgesmith/img001.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/smudgesmith/img002.jpg

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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Dec 2008, 21:24
Replies: 438
Views: 222,423
Posted By petop

I was in the Falklands in 91. Went to the Mt Kent...

I was in the Falklands in 91. Went to the Mt Kent Chinook and Puma crash site. I have photos somewhere, will try and scan and post.
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Jun 2008, 22:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By petop

Timmy, that sort of get-up is left to the...

Timmy, that sort of get-up is left to the Officers! Im rank and file of 20yrs so i wont lower myself. Ill chance my luck and ask anyway.
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Jun 2008, 21:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By petop

I have checked and it looks like Air Canada. But...

I have checked and it looks like Air Canada. But on the BMI website says they go to Calgary but as someone has pointed out, codeshare.
Army have booked it for me. If a military person flew on long...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Jun 2008, 17:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By petop

Upgrading to higher class?

Hi,
Im a soldier off on a "work" trip to Canada. Flying by BMI to Calgary tomorrow. How easy (or hard!) is it to upgrade? Any tips?
Please dont shoot me down for asking, as my boss always said "if...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2008, 15:10
Replies: 15
Views: 3,459
Posted By petop

I see, i only ask as i have a Rover Gas Turbine.

I see, i only ask as i have a Rover Gas Turbine.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2008, 14:29
Replies: 15
Views: 3,459
Posted By petop

Did i read somewhere that a Rover Gas Turbine had...

Did i read somewhere that a Rover Gas Turbine had something to do with Vulcan bombers?:confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2008, 10:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,281
Posted By petop

Having not being able to view the video due to...

Having not being able to view the video due to MOD nanny state computers, this happened in Afghanistan when a German CH53 came into land with the nose wheel not deployed. It hovered a few feet off...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2008, 01:06
Replies: 19
Views: 2,673
Posted By petop

Im sure they were VC10's. Everyone slowed down to...

Im sure they were VC10's. Everyone slowed down to watch them and nearly caused the 3rd accident i saw on the A34 today!!
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2008, 18:48
Replies: 19
Views: 2,673
Posted By petop

VC 10's in formation??

Not sure if they were but my aircraft recognition isnt too bad, but im sure i saw 2 VC10's in close formation over the A34/Oxford area today. Looked impressive to see those type of aircraft doing...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Feb 2008, 10:28
Replies: 451
Views: 289,592
Posted By petop

Iam qualified to test aviation fuel to its freeze...

Iam qualified to test aviation fuel to its freeze point and i would be surprised to see if this is the cause of the crash. I have an idea who is testing the fuel from the crash etc.
There are...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2007, 23:28
Replies: 112
Views: 26,179
Posted By petop

I was one of those customers on ARRSE that...

I was one of those customers on ARRSE that submitted a comment and have to say well done to all the crews and the like on the program.
Pity it couldnt be on earlier. As much as us Army types slate...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2007, 12:21
Replies: 62
Views: 7,974
Posted By petop

The reason for the change of can was due to the...

The reason for the change of can was due to the original "round" can manufacturer ceased trading and the change of supplier of OM15 used square cans. This was looked into and the upshot is "read the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2007, 17:56
Replies: 62
Views: 7,974
Posted By petop

Im putting my head above the wall now but i can...

Im putting my head above the wall now but i can answer the question to why the oil container was changed etc by asking the person that buys it!
Trouble is, and until i get back into work tomorrow...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2007, 11:07
Replies: 91
Views: 15,708
Posted By petop

"Other nations just bought the Cougar. But we...

"Other nations just bought the Cougar. But we can't afford too. We spend £1.2bn on trucks we don't really need instead."

If its the Support Vehicle contract you are on about, then the £1.2bn we...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th May 2007, 11:51
Replies: 32
Views: 8,974
Posted By petop

I used to remember, and they probably still do,...

I used to remember, and they probably still do, Army Lynx's hovering with the HeliTele thing high up above Belfast, especially during the marching seasons. Any experts care to say if it was easy with...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2007, 07:54
Replies: 63
Views: 10,601
Posted By petop

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/smudgesmith...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/smudgesmith/362116.gif
"It says here "REPORT TO THE GUARDROOM FOR FAILING TO DISPLAY CAR PASS""
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2007, 15:37
Replies: 63
Views: 10,601
Posted By petop

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/smudgesmith...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/smudgesmith/362116.gif
"Only 2 more numbers and the Bonus ball, and i'd have won £10"!!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2007, 10:08
Replies: 231
Views: 56,713
Posted By petop

Reached...

Reached ARRSE....http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums/viewtopic/t=58412.html
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2007, 10:04
Replies: 63
Views: 10,601
Posted By petop

Just about to say the same thing!!!!!

Just about to say the same thing!!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2007, 12:58
Replies: 64
Views: 16,042
Posted By petop

I think it may of been due to the fact that 2...

I think it may of been due to the fact that 2 "craphats" living above were beaten up earlier in the evening for telling them all to shut up!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2007, 12:23
Replies: 64
Views: 16,042
Posted By petop

Ref earlier poster on free steaks etc on a...

Ref earlier poster on free steaks etc on a stopover....you were lucky...i was on a flight in a Herc to Nairobi, stop-over in Akrotiri, no worries but then the pilot/co-pilot (cant remember which, in...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2006, 10:21
Replies: 25
Views: 5,063
Posted By petop

Have to say for us Army type people, it works in...

Have to say for us Army type people, it works in our favour on a CR that you do an OOA.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2006, 17:14
Replies: 336
Views: 45,217
Posted By petop

I WASNT TRYING TO! I was merely commenting on the...

I WASNT TRYING TO! I was merely commenting on the fact that ref OPSEC, im sure other things went on, apart from low flying, people get touchy about mentioning like planes taxying into bits of...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2006, 16:24
Replies: 336
Views: 45,217
Posted By petop

No, it was dropping some dignatory off apparently...

No, it was dropping some dignatory off apparently at the civvy bit (civvy terminal at one end, mil other side of the fire station) and as it taxied away, it "clipped" part of the infrastructure.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2006, 12:55
Replies: 336
Views: 45,217
Posted By petop

Lads, im sure we all have stories about certain...

Lads, im sure we all have stories about certain long haired people. What i have said in my previous posts i dont think warranted OPSEC warnings. I saw a lot more than low flying over the BFI that...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2006, 12:54
Replies: 336
Views: 45,217
Posted By petop

Thanks for correctly quoting me there. As i said...

Thanks for correctly quoting me there. As i said im a squaddie looking after the fuel that you guys fly on. It was told to me that the single herc out there, at the time, was the "SF flight". And...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2006, 14:06
Replies: 336
Views: 45,217
Posted By petop

You had to be there, in fact the co-pilot even...

You had to be there, in fact the co-pilot even looked at me and looked worried whilst this old looking Sqn Ldr flew the thing like he was driving a go-kart!
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2006, 12:50
Replies: 336
Views: 45,217
Posted By petop

By way, when i mentioned "down by CIA lot" i...

By way, when i mentioned "down by CIA lot" i mean it was parked there!!! The CIA lot would fly around in Mi 8 Hips!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2006, 12:49
Replies: 336
Views: 45,217
Posted By petop

Im not Herc expert, in fact my experience of them...

Im not Herc expert, in fact my experience of them is quite a few trips in the back (Germany, Kenya, States via Goose Bay, Afghanistan) but whilst i was in Kabul (2004) there was a J model down by the...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2006, 08:51
Replies: 270
Views: 37,995
Posted By petop

Ref wearing mil uniform on RAF flights...i was...

Ref wearing mil uniform on RAF flights...i was travelling to Afghanistan and we stopped off in Romania (dont think you do anymore). We were in uniform all the way and the hotel we stayed in (5*)...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2006, 12:41
Replies: 117
Views: 16,461
Posted By petop

"Dont i just look like my twin...

"Dont i just look like my twin brother"!!
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