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Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2022, 15:45
Replies: 47
Views: 15,936
Posted By Motleycallsign

Where is Jack Holt when you need him? Wasn't he...

Where is Jack Holt when you need him? Wasn't he posted into a well known Hampshire rotary base to solve this exact problem?

Hat, coat already on and door ajar.............
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2022, 18:52
Replies: 47
Views: 15,936
Posted By Motleycallsign

RAF Upavon in the early 90's had Calor Gas...

RAF Upavon in the early 90's had Calor Gas heating in married quarters; Junior Ranks had to apply for benefits to pay for the supply.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2020, 17:42
Replies: 24
Views: 9,768
Posted By Motleycallsign

'Giant RAF planes'

Reminds me of a story at Guetersloh in '74. American visitor sees his Belfast on the dispersal, 'Geez but that's a big plane' says he: quick witted Mover (yes they are out there) retorts ' Yes. but...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2020, 07:03
Replies: 35
Views: 14,059
Posted By Motleycallsign

It shows, as apparently, according to Channel 5....

It shows, as apparently, according to Channel 5. Halifax is now in Newfoundland, not Nova Scotia..................
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2019, 10:10
Replies: 168
Views: 104,558
Posted By Motleycallsign

Is there not a covenant the MOD will have to...

Is there not a covenant the MOD will have to return the A15 back to it's original line if Scampton were to be closed. It was diverted a fair distance to accomodate the runway I believe.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2019, 15:10
Replies: 95
Views: 30,090
Posted By Motleycallsign

Yes a good advertisement but not technically...

Yes a good advertisement but not technically correct, in that not all trades are open to women, they still can't be a Catholic Priest....ok I'll get my hat and coat.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2017, 15:21
Replies: 22
Views: 8,783
Posted By Motleycallsign

The Humbley-Pudge no doubt developed into the...

The Humbley-Pudge no doubt developed into the Blockbone Beveridge postwar!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2017, 13:50
Replies: 65
Views: 18,684
Posted By Motleycallsign

MQ's in the 50's & 60's had the same...

MQ's in the 50's & 60's had the same flooring,(Iron Duke linoleum); however we did have a central carpet leaving a border round the room edge of said brown shiny stuff. My mum made us slippers out of...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2017, 11:25
Replies: 196
Views: 45,568
Posted By Motleycallsign

Females still excluded from one branch - Catholic...

Females still excluded from one branch - Catholic Priest!

I'll get my hat and coat!!!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2017, 10:14
Replies: 74
Views: 22,270
Posted By Motleycallsign

On the evasion exercise on my CSRO cse I had...

On the evasion exercise on my CSRO cse I had found a piece of paper with an emblem of four feathers on it. Thinking it might be useful for lighting a fire I kept it. I was 'picked up' before I...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2017, 09:30
Replies: 20
Views: 8,562
Posted By Motleycallsign

This happened in mid 90's when we ran a Herc det...

This happened in mid 90's when we ran a Herc det shuttling Asi-Recife in Brazil and return.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2017, 09:01
Replies: 92
Views: 26,423
Posted By Motleycallsign

So were the Chindet guys in FI looking at the...

So were the Chindet guys in FI looking at the number of tinnys we lost from a netted NAAFI load between Stanley and Bluff Cove in '82 post conflict. :)
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2017, 11:15
Replies: 49
Views: 17,784
Posted By Motleycallsign

I remember a Belslow visiting RAF Guetersloh in...

I remember a Belslow visiting RAF Guetersloh in circa '74. a visiting American said to a mover 'Gee but that's a big plane!' the mover replied (yes a mover) ' You should have seen the thing that...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2017, 16:05
Replies: 92
Views: 26,423
Posted By Motleycallsign

The unforgettable Gnome engine bearings, Roller,...

The unforgettable Gnome engine bearings, Roller, Ball, Roller, Roller, Ball. Takes me back 40 odd years, and some of them were odd!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2016, 12:13
Replies: 24
Views: 7,490
Posted By Motleycallsign

... and the money! No such thing as a free...

... and the money!

No such thing as a free dinner Background!! :O
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2016, 09:04
Replies: 24
Views: 7,490
Posted By Motleycallsign

No Certificate of Service received when I left...

No Certificate of Service received when I left the RAF 10 years ago either. To get the Rewards for Service discount card all I had to provide was my service No, rank on leaving and dates of service,...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2016, 11:28
Replies: 5
Views: 2,692
Posted By Motleycallsign

Absolutely Jack!

Absolutely Jack!
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2016, 12:42
Replies: 95
Views: 34,934
Posted By Motleycallsign

Probably about the same time as the Railway...

Probably about the same time as the Railway Station became Train Station. American influences........................
I know hat and coat time!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2016, 18:55
Replies: 23
Views: 5,410
Posted By Motleycallsign

Courtney Mil, I believe the weekly drug was...

Courtney Mil, I believe the weekly drug was Chloroquine. I'm sure as aircrew in the RAF we were not allowed to take Lariam because of it's side effects, could be wrong fair while ago now!
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2016, 09:50
Replies: 243
Views: 68,315
Posted By Motleycallsign

During exercise periods on rotary we had a piece...

During exercise periods on rotary we had a piece of advice for all new crews ' never pass a porcelain ' sure beat an elsan in the woods.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2016, 13:29
Replies: 64
Views: 18,845
Posted By Motleycallsign

Lanc still undergoing repairs after fire last...

Lanc still undergoing repairs after fire last year. Fireproofing the fuel tanks according to Look North recently, but due to fly later this month allegedly.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2016, 14:25
Replies: 17
Views: 4,243
Posted By Motleycallsign

Was it not the present opposition that effected...

Was it not the present opposition that effected the change?
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2015, 16:36
Replies: 55
Views: 17,442
Posted By Motleycallsign

I can remember having a four for bridge on the...

I can remember having a four for bridge on the Belfast flightdeck on several occasions.

JW surely you had time for many rubbers of bridge on a Belslow transit.........
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jun 2015, 20:09
Replies: 20
Views: 6,411
Posted By Motleycallsign

Not sure about cuisine, but I do remember...

Not sure about cuisine, but I do remember convincing a young Army officer in Germany, that the Oil Cooler Fan drive belts were the 'rubber bands' that kept the tail rotor turning, and that the...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2015, 15:51
Replies: 7
Views: 3,628
Posted By Motleycallsign

Are you sure it's not Lt Albert Ross RN?

Are you sure it's not Lt Albert Ross RN?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2014, 10:19
Replies: 7
Views: 3,084
Posted By Motleycallsign

Maybe the were on their way back from rescuing...

Maybe the were on their way back from rescuing Santa! Any little red lights flashing in the Bristol Channel???

Merry Christmas and a big thank you to all our Emergency service personnel working...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2014, 19:09
Replies: 44
Views: 15,222
Posted By Motleycallsign

Don't think a Merlin on a pallet will go into the...

Don't think a Merlin on a pallet will go into the lower hold of a Voyager Cessna; no freightdoor upstairs either so probably a J or C-17 load.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2014, 13:19
Replies: 44
Views: 15,222
Posted By Motleycallsign

Superb departure flypasts this morning over Lincs...

Superb departure flypasts this morning over Lincs bases complete with fighter escort. I guess that was the end on an (V)era. Apologies pun intended.......Nice to hear that the LincsLanc Assoc has...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2014, 13:46
Replies: 1
Views: 1,376
Posted By Motleycallsign

Cyril Albert eh? That'll cost you a beer or two...

Cyril Albert eh? That'll cost you a beer or two if you visit a mess.
Sorry not heard of him since he nearly went down with the ditching years ago. Served with him on Chinooks.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2014, 08:31
Replies: 48
Views: 13,288
Posted By Motleycallsign

I seem to remember that the tower was the only...

I seem to remember that the tower was the only bit of equipment that I felt uneasy about, when one was pulled against the gate there was a total lack of 'self-control', by which I mean that you had...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2014, 19:45
Replies: 32
Views: 5,902
Posted By Motleycallsign

It was 'Op Provide Comfort' post GW1 I seem to...

It was 'Op Provide Comfort' post GW1 I seem to remember.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2014, 19:39
Replies: 48
Views: 13,288
Posted By Motleycallsign

' Knowledge Dispels Fear' - yeah right!! I was...

' Knowledge Dispels Fear' - yeah right!! I was frightened f@£tless on my first balloon descent, yay survived that and the Argosy jump that followed!!!

My first a/c despatch I had a foreign officer...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2014, 19:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,937
Posted By Motleycallsign

RIP Ivan, another of the brotherhood lost to the...

RIP Ivan, another of the brotherhood lost to the freightbay in the sky.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2014, 21:31
Replies: 18
Views: 1,869
Posted By Motleycallsign

JaS, my maternal grandfather, who volunteered...

JaS, my maternal grandfather, who volunteered under age, was originally from Cork, so yes all those of the British Isles should be remembered
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2014, 18:49
Replies: 18
Views: 1,869
Posted By Motleycallsign

100 years ago today.

This country declared war on Germany at 2300hrs. The lights go out at 2200 for an hour in Remembrance. Our forbears and aviator ancestors flocked in their thousands to the call. We Will Remember...
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