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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Aug 2020, 10:41
Replies: 46
Views: 32,492
Posted By GANNET FAN

Tail mark is of my father's old station HMS...

Tail mark is of my father's old station HMS Gannet at Eglinton, N.Ireland
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Apr 2020, 12:44
Replies: 98
Views: 33,508
Posted By GANNET FAN

Wasn't the op's question hypothetical?

Wasn't the op's question hypothetical?
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2019, 12:07
Replies: 79
Views: 22,596
Posted By GANNET FAN

In Gib many years ago, when the destroyer pens...

In Gib many years ago, when the destroyer pens were still in use, I bumped into an old school friend who was on board one of HM ships and invited for drinks in the wardroom. On leaving and at the...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2018, 13:57
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,841,448
Posted By GANNET FAN

MPN11, re your comments on the Burma Star, can...

MPN11, re your comments on the Burma Star, can you tell me the difference between the Burma Star and Pacific Star. My father, who was with HMS Exeter when she sank and a subsequent POW, has what I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th May 2016, 13:57
Replies: 1,689
Views: 897,049
Posted By GANNET FAN

BA London to Denver always used to be with a 777...

BA London to Denver always used to be with a 777 but this year its with a 747. Any particular reason why this should be?
Just operational reasons perhaps?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2016, 10:10
Replies: 22
Views: 5,297
Posted By GANNET FAN

Weren't the three Gloster Gladiators in the siege...

Weren't the three Gloster Gladiators in the siege of Malta named Faith, Hope and Charity?
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2016, 15:39
Replies: 17
Views: 3,780
Posted By GANNET FAN

Can you tell me what title the documentary is on...

Can you tell me what title the documentary is on Netflix...can't find it!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Sep 2015, 11:27
Replies: 10
Views: 3,478
Posted By GANNET FAN

www.fairfx.com FairFX Travel Money - Best Euro...

www.fairfx.com
FairFX Travel Money - Best Euro & Dollar Exchange Rates‎...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2015, 10:12
Replies: 127
Views: 53,901
Posted By GANNET FAN

Nobody so far has mentioned anything about their...

Nobody so far has mentioned anything about their arrival and stint at HMS Gannet RNAS Eglinton. Does anyone here remember this? Perhaps I'm going back too far!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
7th Jun 2013, 09:07
Replies: 22
Views: 3,654
Posted By GANNET FAN

Excellent advice OFSO. Had me reaching for my...

Excellent advice OFSO. Had me reaching for my contact list muy rapido.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th May 2013, 08:53
Replies: 57
Views: 13,078
Posted By GANNET FAN

minstermineman, I can't speak for BA, but my...

minstermineman, I can't speak for BA, but my business colleague and I were due to fly to Miami with Virgin Atlantic some time back. Nervous wouldn't describe how he was before boarding, more like a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Apr 2013, 08:49
Replies: 9
Views: 3,398
Posted By GANNET FAN

Firelfy?

I stand to be corrected but I don't think Gannets had arrived at Eglinton. If you are looking for an alternative, it might have been an Grumman Avenger which were based there at the time.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2013, 09:23
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,841,448
Posted By GANNET FAN

I think the car in front is an Austin A 30. Pass...

I think the car in front is an Austin A 30. Pass on the one behind
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Mar 2013, 08:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,843
Posted By GANNET FAN

Must be at LHR, nobody's taking a blind bit of...

Must be at LHR, nobody's taking a blind bit of notice.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2013, 08:43
Replies: 846
Views: 277,566
Posted By GANNET FAN

I use LBC for traffic but was astonished to hear...

I use LBC for traffic but was astonished to hear Nick Ferrari asking witnesses to report whether any screams or shouting from injured people. Really milking this tragedy with all his might and it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jan 2013, 08:31
Replies: 19
Views: 9,600
Posted By GANNET FAN

I don't think these have been shown before, could...

I don't think these have been shown before, could be wrong but Brian Abraham's post is relevant.

http://i45.tinypic.com/wsafm0.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/2me7tz9.jpg...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jan 2013, 16:01
Replies: 19
Views: 9,600
Posted By GANNET FAN

WW II B17 Survival Story

I would be very surprised if this hasn't been posted before but it has only just landed on my desk. It makes interesting reading and as soon as I can figure how to get the supporting photos, I'll...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2012, 09:04
Replies: 119
Views: 38,909
Posted By GANNET FAN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlWd_RvUzqw&playnex...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlWd_RvUzqw&playnext=1&list=PL33535A1D2B506751&feature=results_video
Parabellum, try Harry Andrews in The Hill. Stunningly menacing performance as an RSM
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2012, 08:02
Replies: 25
Views: 5,067
Posted By GANNET FAN

Just how can you Force down a Jet?

Following the Turkish F16s forcing down a Syrian "jumbo", it got me wondering just exactly how do you "force down" another aeroplane? It would seem that the Syrian aeroplane was suspected of carrying...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2012, 08:27
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,841,448
Posted By GANNET FAN

Chopping board

Danny, didn't you ever see this great clip that was doing the rounds a short time ago?

iPad chopping board - YouTube
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2012, 09:09
Replies: 1
Views: 1,322
Posted By GANNET FAN

Chairlift tower removal by helicopter at Vail

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Interesting piece of heavy work, removing the existing chair lift mechanism to make way for a new gondola.

Probably one of the best ski resorts in the world. At least I think so...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2012, 08:32
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,841,448
Posted By GANNET FAN

Davaar, you are quite correct. I remember my...

Davaar, you are quite correct. I remember my father (Cdr Exec RNAS Eglinton) being being saluted by a CPO on a bike sitting ramrod straight and a sharp eyes right. Perfectly correct even if it did...
Forum: Middle East
20th Jul 2012, 07:51
Replies: 137
Views: 21,553
Posted By GANNET FAN

Oh hang on a minute, a sport fishing boat with 3...

Oh hang on a minute, a sport fishing boat with 3 outboards. That indicates a need for speed, not jollying along with lines out of the stern.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jul 2012, 09:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,431
Posted By GANNET FAN

Travelling to Malta from Northolt in a BEA Viking...

Travelling to Malta from Northolt in a BEA Viking aged 9, I annoyed the hell out of a steward asking, are we there yet!!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th May 2012, 07:58
Replies: 24
Views: 4,951
Posted By GANNET FAN

Marlowe just got back to sleep where ever that is...

Marlowe just got back to sleep where ever that is and try to be a little more intelligent.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd May 2012, 10:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,161
Posted By GANNET FAN

The same thing happened to me on a BA flight back...

The same thing happened to me on a BA flight back from Nice. My seat ticket put me one in front of the curtain, thus in Club. I was then told to move back a row behind the curtain and saw a lot of...
Forum: Medical & Health
26th Apr 2012, 09:57
Replies: 13
Views: 3,225
Posted By GANNET FAN

Slash, I'm not a doctor but my son who is in...

Slash, I'm not a doctor but my son who is in Korea teaching has just gone through the Diverticulitis route with Ct scans and was cleared of that. Next was a a colonoscopy (had me in hysterics when...
Forum: Medical & Health
26th Apr 2012, 08:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,225
Posted By GANNET FAN

Check out Diverticulitis, as a possibility

Check out Diverticulitis, as a possibility
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Mar 2012, 08:02
Replies: 10
Views: 3,482
Posted By GANNET FAN

I think that implication is pretty close to...

I think that implication is pretty close to libellous.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2012, 13:18
Replies: 8
Views: 2,800
Posted By GANNET FAN

US Seahawk leaving D32

I was reading Navy News and the article about the new clothing ( I suppose its sensible) and at first glance the Seahawk leaving the HMS Daring looks normal but then I thought that the perspective...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2012, 15:12
Replies: 133
Views: 149,048
Posted By GANNET FAN

Landing on

I have had the photographer's permission to show these two clips. Thought you might like to see them.

Mark OConnell Photography | Helicopter landing on Prtincess Mariana...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2012, 08:31
Replies: 40
Views: 11,291
Posted By GANNET FAN

I can well remember being shown round and sitting...

I can well remember being shown round and sitting in the cockpit of a Firefly at HMS Gannet at Eglinton and the smell of oil, rubber, sweat, for the life of me I don't know how to describe it but...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2012, 08:14
Replies: 533
Views: 106,052
Posted By GANNET FAN

Why not just lengthen the arrestor hook or am I...

Why not just lengthen the arrestor hook or am I being naive?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2011, 08:53
Replies: 73
Views: 18,084
Posted By GANNET FAN

One can only genuinely hope that this song is...

One can only genuinely hope that this song is justly rewarded with the number one spot over Christmas. I guess I'm just sentimental but I would hate to see the X Factor song win over a beautiful song...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Nov 2011, 01:14
Replies: 97
Views: 9,172
Posted By GANNET FAN

HOW LONG????

Umm, confused !!

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