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Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2011, 22:12
Replies: 40
Views: 19,287
Posted By BeefyBoy

During Red Flag in 83 we were supporting the RAFG...

During Red Flag in 83 we were supporting the RAFG Jags training to drop Paveway bombs with our 2 Buccs from XV/16 Sqn at Laarbruch doing the Pavespiking. On one of the days the Jags went on a...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2011, 16:09
Replies: 40
Views: 19,287
Posted By BeefyBoy

Red Flag Buccaneers - 1978

Found this on 'You Tube' As an ex 208 - 16 Sqn 'sooty' had a pang of pride on seeing it. :ok:

YouTube - RAF Buccaneer S2 Exercise RED FLAG...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2011, 16:40
Replies: 14
Views: 4,752
Posted By BeefyBoy

As a former 1321 Flt 'Sooty (Sept 85 - Jan 86) I...

As a former 1321 Flt 'Sooty (Sept 85 - Jan 86) I can certainly testify that it was thrown about abit, especially when I was on it during fighter affil's! :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2011, 12:28
Replies: 119
Views: 77,290
Posted By BeefyBoy

The Harrier incident at Yeovilton was in 1975. I...

The Harrier incident at Yeovilton was in 1975. I was sitting on the wing of one of our 'Poachers' aircraft which was across the pan from it when it went off. It happened so quickly, not a nice thing...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2010, 21:16
Replies: 29
Views: 19,862
Posted By BeefyBoy

My error - the shame of it! :ugh: Will have to...

My error - the shame of it! :ugh: Will have to sit in the loft and read my old Spey 101 course notes.

Ha - only kidding they all got dumped when I left the mob and the mighty banana bomber had...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2010, 17:34
Replies: 29
Views: 19,862
Posted By BeefyBoy

Broom handle = stuck anti icing valve, if in...

Broom handle = stuck anti icing valve, if in doubt give it a clout! :E

Such memories!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2010, 16:06
Replies: 29
Views: 19,862
Posted By BeefyBoy

16 Sqn Bucc's at Laarbruch start up and see off...

16 Sqn Bucc's at Laarbruch start up and see off consisted of 2 circular movements of the index fingers, moving your thumb up and down, waving your arms around at the right time and lots of telepathy!...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2010, 19:51
Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
Posted By BeefyBoy

Having served 2 tours at Lyneham between 1984 and...

Having served 2 tours at Lyneham between 1984 and 1991 I seem to remember someone telling me about a large aircraft mural on the wall in the scheduled servicing hanger tea bar. The description given...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Jul 2008, 21:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By BeefyBoy

Muller, my advise to you is to go and see your...

Muller, my advise to you is to go and see your doctor. I have been through the symptoms that you describe following a traumatic event 10 years ago when I had to give permission for the doctors to...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2007, 04:34
Replies: 67
Views: 35,444
Posted By BeefyBoy

C130JBloke Quote - "Lot easier to just sign...

C130JBloke Quote - "Lot easier to just sign them yourself !!!!"

Strangely, thats what I did when I left Lyneham in 1988 for a tour on promotion at HQSTC. Was posted back in 1992 and got some...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2007, 21:11
Replies: 13
Views: 1,629
Posted By BeefyBoy

"in the series Z1040-Z1181 (108). X9663; X9678...

"in the series Z1040-Z1181 (108). X9663; X9678 converted to Mk.XV1. Airborne from Advanced Base (sic). Lost in the North Sea off the Dutch coast, cause not established. F/S Marvell's body was...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2007, 20:15
Replies: 40
Views: 9,072
Posted By BeefyBoy

Yellow Sun I stand corrected. Used the term...

Yellow Sun

I stand corrected. Used the term mid 70's as I was unsure when they did it. In answer to the 'Poachers' aircraft, I can safely say that no names were applied on any of the aircraft...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2007, 16:16
Replies: 40
Views: 9,072
Posted By BeefyBoy

During the mid 70's at Cranwell all the JP's were...

During the mid 70's at Cranwell all the JP's were blessed with Instructors names and also a member of we 'Line-Swine'.

I think the idea was to improve morale. Oh how happy we became! :}

One...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2007, 12:08
Replies: 54
Views: 17,882
Posted By BeefyBoy

Xv205 & XV206 - Well, thats the 1312Flt (Stanley)...

Xv205 & XV206 - Well, thats the 1312Flt (Stanley) Memorial Flight out the window then! :{

Glad everyone is safe.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2007, 22:38
Replies: 93
Views: 49,970
Posted By BeefyBoy

What about that age old 'Liney' pastime "F4rting...

What about that age old 'Liney' pastime "F4rting and Belching" :E
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2007, 21:20
Replies: 93
Views: 49,970
Posted By BeefyBoy

I believe 'F.A.B.' stands for "Follow as briefed"...

I believe 'F.A.B.' stands for "Follow as briefed" :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2007, 19:00
Replies: 81
Views: 15,709
Posted By BeefyBoy

Just like MechGov I remember my old boss on...

Just like MechGov I remember my old boss on 1312flt at Port Stanley saying that the Herk had a faster climb rate to 1000 ft than a Lightning.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jul 2007, 14:45
Replies: 15
Views: 3,153
Posted By BeefyBoy

Seem to recall during my time at HQSTC 88 - 91...

Seem to recall during my time at HQSTC 88 - 91 there was discussion regarding the assets at Wittering and Coltishall relocating to Woodbridge and Bentwaters when the USAF moved out - better...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2007, 15:32
Replies: 37
Views: 9,196
Posted By BeefyBoy

In reply to 'dum my' entry number 5 I...

In reply to 'dum my' entry number 5


I believe this was a friend of mine from Lyneham Days. He saw the post
advertised and applied for the job not thinking that he had a chance of getting it....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Apr 2007, 10:48
Replies: 116
Views: 59,253
Posted By BeefyBoy

I was a member of the "Cranwell Poachers"...

I was a member of the "Cranwell Poachers" Groundcrew during the last two seasons 1975-76. The team was as below.

1975 Team

Team Leader - Sqn Ldr Peter Curtin
No 2 - Flt Lt Eddie Danks
No 3...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2007, 12:20
Replies: 109
Views: 25,086
Posted By BeefyBoy

Strangely enough, whilst I was SNCO i/c Eng...

Strangely enough, whilst I was SNCO i/c Eng Instructions at HQSTC I was tasked to box up starting at STI/SI/PWI number 1, all paperwork relating to the Hunter. Boxes were going to certain South...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2007, 13:22
Replies: 117
Views: 21,051
Posted By BeefyBoy

Down the bunker at HQSTC talking technical stuff...

Down the bunker at HQSTC talking technical stuff in relation to "engine bits", mainly along the lines of - where the hell did that go then?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2006, 20:17
Replies: 136
Views: 29,110
Posted By BeefyBoy

I believe that when they were looking for a cloth...

I believe that when they were looking for a cloth for the soon to be formed RAF in 1918 they discover a huge stack of the stuff that had been ordered by the Tsar of Russia. It was and still is...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2006, 12:15
Replies: 31
Views: 8,087
Posted By BeefyBoy

Whilst residing in the small hamlet of "Wooty-B"...

Whilst residing in the small hamlet of "Wooty-B" down the road from the "Huge Wiltshire Airbase" (HTV's description - not mine) I was confined to bed with a raging flu! Whilst slowly dying in my pit...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2006, 13:28
Replies: 91
Views: 41,221
Posted By BeefyBoy

Found this little snippet whilst trawling through...

Found this little snippet whilst trawling through some websites - one in the eye for the USN me thinks!

"We get them in here in Perth pretty often. I've been on board The Johnny Reb, John C...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2006, 19:15
Replies: 42
Views: 8,379
Posted By BeefyBoy

http://www.arni.co.uk/pics/beef/image001.jpgThe...

http://www.arni.co.uk/pics/beef/image001.jpgThe Black 16 Sqn Buccaneer - I had the "honour" of marshalling it back onto the HAS neck. I still have a photo of the "beastie" somewhere. It did look the...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2006, 21:42
Replies: 678
Views: 122,161
Posted By BeefyBoy

Some of you may remember the little "incident"...

Some of you may remember the little "incident" involving the RAFP at Honington in 1980. It so happened, that the contractors sheds on the far side of the airfield were being broken into and things...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th May 2006, 21:42
Replies: 55
Views: 38,581
Posted By BeefyBoy

Buccaneer - How low?

Here are a couple of stories which I've copied from our 16 Sqn Groundcrew website - Stories supplied by members Pug-H and Gran.

"Yo Joe, the Beeb were filming for the 60th Anniversary of the RAF....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th May 2006, 11:32
Replies: 55
Views: 38,581
Posted By BeefyBoy

I was one of a hand picked team of technicians...

I was one of a hand picked team of technicians (drinking ability) who went to "Red Flag" in 83 as part of a 2 aircraft detachment to support the Jaguar Squadrons in a Pavespike role. The crews were...
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