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Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2016, 16:30
Replies: 9
Views: 3,001
Posted By Raincheck

Sad news indeed. A long time since Detmold, but...

Sad news indeed. A long time since Detmold, but many memories still abound. RIP Steve.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2015, 16:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,040
Posted By Raincheck

Cut Pigtail

T & B

I recall the cutting of a pigtail which happened in NI. Was it not the pilot who lost comms due to groundfire ? The pilot being I believe one JK.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2015, 10:33
Replies: 63
Views: 42,490
Posted By Raincheck

Teeteringhead, sadly you are so right.

Teeteringhead, sadly you are so right.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2015, 07:22
Replies: 63
Views: 42,490
Posted By Raincheck

Teeteringhead. Yes we are thinking of the...

Teeteringhead.

Yes we are thinking of the same one ! Sadly left us about 12 months or so ago, interned in cemetery in Salisbury.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2015, 05:08
Replies: 63
Views: 42,490
Posted By Raincheck

I seem to recall an AAC pilot, now sadly...

I seem to recall an AAC pilot, now sadly deceased, flying a Sioux underneath the H&W cranes in Belfast, possibly some three decades ago.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2013, 20:18
Replies: 31
Views: 8,152
Posted By Raincheck

Sad news, condolences to the family. Worked...

Sad news, condolences to the family. Worked together on Gazelle at Shawbury but unfortunately never with him whilst on the Puma force, however, his reputation on type was well known. Safe journey to...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2012, 12:29
Replies: 794
Views: 485,390
Posted By Raincheck

Have to agree with Shy Torque, although it is 38...

Have to agree with Shy Torque, although it is 38 years since I flew one !. I recall that what you saw below the yellow band was where you were going if the donk stopped, (without any hydraulic power...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2010, 16:22
Replies: 40
Views: 14,017
Posted By Raincheck

Sad news, a true character indeed. We served...

Sad news, a true character indeed. We served together in both the AAC and the RAF, the only difference was the colour of uniform. His humour and presentation was always the same. An absolute expert...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2010, 19:56
Replies: 30
Views: 15,710
Posted By Raincheck

Had mine made by a tailor in Bishop Street in...

Had mine made by a tailor in Bishop Street in Belize many years ago, probably when I was more responsible....he said they would be ready on Friday, but when I turned up on the next Friday the shirts...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2010, 19:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,594
Posted By Raincheck

Excellent stuff, and all credit to the guys in...

Excellent stuff, and all credit to the guys in the patrol, especially the section leader. However credit must also go to the poor old cameraman whose work is also demanding and also very dangerous...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2010, 20:24
Replies: 68
Views: 20,446
Posted By Raincheck

Re: Grys

Oh no! can that be the immortal Albert Le ?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2008, 15:11
Replies: 48
Views: 6,723
Posted By Raincheck

Gratuity payment

Last day of "Work" Mar 6 1997, last day of service Jul 14. Gratuity appeared in my (our !) bank account 8 days later and pension appears as regular as clockwork on the 24th. I really do think that...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2008, 11:53
Replies: 206
Views: 43,993
Posted By Raincheck

The Boatyard, Barbados Good hours, good...

The Boatyard, Barbados

Good hours, good company and twofers daily 1600-1800 and quite often again at 2200-2359. Not compulsory drinking but churlish not to !:D
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2007, 12:14
Replies: 39
Views: 4,908
Posted By Raincheck

Mr Pun VC

Tigs

Merry Christmas to you. What you are doing is first class, it gladdens my heart to read what you are planning for Mr Pun and his family, especially at this time of the year. Please pass on...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2007, 17:40
Replies: 53
Views: 8,125
Posted By Raincheck

Happy now !

Happily retired after kicking it into touch at age 50, 10 years ago. Like Seldomfitforpurpose has planned to do, I chose to go cruising on my boat and have been happily travelling for the last 10...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2007, 23:50
Replies: 226
Views: 33,022
Posted By Raincheck

AAC Flying Pay Change

I walked to the RAF many years ago, retired at 50 and do not regret a minute of my time. The Army was brilliant I had a fantastic time, lots off hard work but times to be remembered . The RAF was...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2007, 20:39
Replies: 52
Views: 7,171
Posted By Raincheck

Smile puma bash

SEAC

If it is me who you are referring to as Gibraltar Al, then unfortunately I will not be attending, on my way to the Cape Verde Islands more than likely

regards
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2006, 18:52
Replies: 28
Views: 5,724
Posted By Raincheck

Steve Potton

I knew Steve Potton many years ago in Germany. A sad loss, condolences to his family and others lost in the incident. Safe journey to the stars.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Dec 2006, 18:45
Replies: 137
Views: 56,427
Posted By Raincheck

Steve Potton

I knew Steve Potton many years ago in German (when he was much younger) a happy and friendly guy. Sad news and condolences to his family and all lost in the incident. Safe journey to the stars.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2006, 10:27
Replies: 51
Views: 10,156
Posted By Raincheck

Right or Left ?

i seem to remember in the dim and distant past flying the Bell 47 from the LHS. I would have had to have extremely long arms in order to (if I remember correctly) push in the fuel cock during start...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2006, 19:57
Replies: 25
Views: 3,717
Posted By Raincheck

Neither date was a leap year but I did however...

Neither date was a leap year but I did however leap for joy on some of those occasions !
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2006, 19:24
Replies: 25
Views: 3,717
Posted By Raincheck

Mine is paid on the 24th which is not my birthday...

Mine is paid on the 24th which is not my birthday or retirement date. It is however the day after my commissioning date. I throw that one into the ring !
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2006, 19:11
Replies: 6
Views: 3,110
Posted By Raincheck

Is this the same Richard Thomas that was Air...

Is this the same Richard Thomas that was Air Commander in Belize late 80's or early 90's ? If so, I have to agree that he was a perfect gentleman and a superb man to work for. Ahh, how I miss that...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2006, 08:41
Replies: 178
Views: 32,635
Posted By Raincheck

Slingsby T21 (Barge) 1968 Laarbruch Chipmunk...

Slingsby T21 (Barge) 1968 Laarbruch
Chipmunk 1973 Wallop
Bell 47 1973 Wallop
Scout 1974 Wallop
Lynx 1979 Wallop
Gazelle 1981 Shawbury
Puma 1988 Odiham
Unfortunately log books not readily at...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2006, 18:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,547
Posted By Raincheck

Thumbs up Saw launch of the space shuttle on Feb 11 2000,...

Saw launch of the space shuttle on Feb 11 2000, I was on the Intracoastal about 15 miles south of the space centre, good clear sky and able to see separation of the boosters quite clearly. Did the...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2006, 00:39
Replies: 43
Views: 4,699
Posted By Raincheck

What an amazing read, if only we could do the...

What an amazing read, if only we could do the same.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2006, 20:17
Replies: 123
Views: 19,796
Posted By Raincheck

Flypast !

Bob Viking

I seem to recall that in 1991 the SH managed to do the flypast over The Mansion House in London when the fixed wing flypast had to be called off, bad weather apparently. However it...
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