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Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2022, 15:37
Replies: 2
Views: 1,332
Posted By Clipped Wings

Thank you Terry, that is excellent and has...

Thank you Terry,
that is excellent and has given me an answer I was looking for. I very much appreciate your time and trouble on this
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2022, 08:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,332
Posted By Clipped Wings

19(F) Squadron Hawk ID letters

Hi,
I’ve not visited in a while! Anyway, I was a QFI at RAF Valley from 1986 to 2005, during that time I was the Chief Groundschool Instructor and on escaping from that job undertook refresher and...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2020, 07:58
Replies: 6
Views: 2,524
Posted By Clipped Wings

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Dave and Eric I...

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Dave and Eric I really appreciate your responses - ‘83’ it be.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2020, 15:59
Replies: 6
Views: 2,524
Posted By Clipped Wings

Jet Provost fleet number

This is a bit of a long shot, but I shall give it a try anyway (I have exhausted Google!).
I am trying to discover the ‘fleet number‘ of JP5 XW405 circa Nov 1972. The aircraft was based at RAFC...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2020, 18:46
Replies: 15
Views: 5,324
Posted By Clipped Wings

I do believe I was ‘a bit miffed’ that my first...

I do believe I was ‘a bit miffed’ that my first ‘single seat’ flight was not in a 63 Sqn aircraft - which were F6’s. I am adamant that the flight was in a FGA 9, why a ‘9 I know not. Perhaps there...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2020, 12:03
Replies: 15
Views: 5,324
Posted By Clipped Wings

I have no record of flying XG 196 during my time...

I have no record of flying XG 196 during my time at Chivenor. So XG 196 is becoming a Red Herring.
Treadigraph, you post was very interesting, nowhere is there an indication of any 63 Sqn Hunters! ...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2020, 11:35
Replies: 15
Views: 5,324
Posted By Clipped Wings

Guys, thank you for the various pieces of...

Guys,
thank you for the various pieces of information. Although my memory is somewhat hazy over my ‘short’ time at Chivenor, I am 99% sure that my first single seat sortie was in a FGA 9. But...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2020, 14:04
Replies: 15
Views: 5,324
Posted By Clipped Wings

Yep that is the correct unit. Thanks, I will...

Yep that is the correct unit. Thanks, I will investigate further. I always thought I was quite meticulous in completing my log books, but I’ve a few ‘holes’ in Gnat serial numbers. As to that serial...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2020, 12:22
Replies: 15
Views: 5,324
Posted By Clipped Wings

I have a conundrum

I am wondering if anyone might be able to resolve a conundrum for me? I went through Tac Weapons at RAF Chivenor in the Autumn of 1973. In my logbook my first recorded ‘single seat’ flight was in a...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2020, 15:43
Replies: 111
Views: 136,893
Posted By Clipped Wings

Buster, yes he would but, if he was...

Buster,
yes he would but, if he was incapacitated during ejection he would not be able to enter the relative safety of the life raft. Believe me, it is quite challenging under ‘normal’ conditions.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2010, 10:26
Replies: 71
Views: 31,857
Posted By Clipped Wings

Whilst I cannot offer any advice on the...

Whilst I cannot offer any advice on the likelyhood of the Air Atlantique Canberra flying again, I can advise you that 'Classic Flight' (that part of AA that operates the Canberra etc) is closed for...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2010, 06:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By Clipped Wings

GK, no. A short answer but a true answer. My...

GK, no. A short answer but a true answer. My flying opportunity - if it comes about - is elsewhere.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2010, 16:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By Clipped Wings

Meteor Instructors

Hi, I am looking for some assistance from anyone who was a flying instructor on Meteor aircraft. I have an opportunity to fly a Meteor and, later in the year a T7. If it all pans out, once I have...
Forum: Medical & Health
24th Jun 2010, 09:46
Replies: 7
Views: 5,876
Posted By Clipped Wings

A long time in the waiting

Well, it has been a long wait whilst the JAR requirements (timewise) for my medical review have been fulfilled - But worth it!! Today I was informed that the restrictions on my Class 2 medical have...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2009, 20:36
Replies: 51
Views: 13,378
Posted By Clipped Wings

Standby for 2018, once that year is over and...

Standby for 2018, once that year is over and done-with the Red Arrows will be retired. Enough spares for the T1/T1A Hawk are being set aside and the least fatigued airframes identified for that...
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Oct 2009, 15:20
Replies: 7
Views: 5,876
Posted By Clipped Wings

An Update

I have, today, passed my JAR Class 2 medical having received permission so to do from the CAA Medics last week. (Delay due to my aviation Doc being on holiday!). I have the restriction of dual...
Forum: Medical & Health
12th Jan 2009, 08:53
Replies: 7
Views: 5,876
Posted By Clipped Wings

The CAA medical branch provide a guide to the...

The CAA medical branch provide a guide to the report required from a specialist, it is headed:

'Details to request from a consultant oncologist when considering a licence holder's fitness to...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Jan 2009, 22:28
Replies: 7
Views: 5,876
Posted By Clipped Wings

CANCER and a CAA CONUNDRUM

Firstly I must say that I've looked at the various threads on the subject and I feel that there is potentially something to be gained by my post.
So here goes:
Diagnosed with bowel cancer and...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2008, 10:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,054
Posted By Clipped Wings

Jet Provost T Mk 5 FRCs

Can any one help me with a copy of the final edition of FRCs for the T Mk 5 JP. I am due to fly a Mk 5 on the civilian register and my present set of FRCs have inadvertently been partly ammended with...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2006, 10:05
Replies: 20
Views: 5,318
Posted By Clipped Wings

I wonder if the purchaser is aware of the...

I wonder if the purchaser is aware of the condition of these aircraft! A friend of mine was looking to bid on them until he discovered that the wing fuel tanks had been filled with concrete!!...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2006, 12:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,634
Posted By Clipped Wings

Tartan, did all this a short while ago. Also...

Tartan,
did all this a short while ago. Also at Innsworth so PM me and we can talk about it over a coffee. Nearest RAF flying club is Brize but Lyneham is cheaper.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2006, 12:55
Replies: 27
Views: 4,883
Posted By Clipped Wings

I'll be there (mind you as a brand new 'poster'...

I'll be there (mind you as a brand new 'poster' on this forum you won't know me). I'll be taking either a JP5A or Strikemaster in for the static park. Come and say hello if you are passing.

CW
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2006, 12:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,548
Posted By Clipped Wings

Nothing wrong with being on a narrow boat PBM! ...

Nothing wrong with being on a narrow boat PBM! H, you want some details?
Who/where? - JP and 'brown' Strikey privately owned, grey Strikey owned by NWMAS a Chester (Hawarden) based company...
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