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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 13:42
Replies: 94
Views: 14,340
Posted By antisthenes

The recent 72 registration may well have produced...

The recent 72 registration may well have produced a plethora of examples. Might even be one on my drive.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2023, 08:34
Replies: 71
Views: 13,785
Posted By antisthenes

"There are many things I'd say about or call the...

"There are many things I'd say about or call the B-58, but monstrosity wouldn't be one of them ("deathtrap" would be appropriate - the accident rate was horrid)." Common misconception about the B-58,...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2021, 09:12
Replies: 33
Views: 4,976
Posted By antisthenes

Brings back memories of the famous "ammunition...

Brings back memories of the famous "ammunition amnesty" in the late 80s when an entire arsenal appeared.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2021, 05:32
Replies: 39
Views: 21,727
Posted By antisthenes

About 2500m

About 2500m
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2020, 20:57
Replies: 142
Views: 46,262
Posted By antisthenes

Nov 81: Kirby Mk 3 - West Malling Oct 86: JP3 -...

Nov 81: Kirby Mk 3 - West Malling
Oct 86: JP3 - West Freugh
Feb 88: Gazelle - HT3 Shawbury
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2019, 11:28
Replies: 20
Views: 23,361
Posted By antisthenes

If you are 30kts slow and only 2/3 of your gate...

If you are 30kts slow and only 2/3 of your gate height, then not to abort wasn't negligent it was suicidal and I don't believe he was intending to commit suicide.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2015, 09:15
Replies: 34
Views: 7,855
Posted By antisthenes

Because idiot Pongo LOs and little boys at...

Because idiot Pongo LOs and little boys at airshows had a habit of using the black and yellow handle and the engineers got very tired of having to re-do the wirelocking once they'd fallen off!
...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2014, 07:41
Replies: 145
Views: 66,561
Posted By antisthenes

Story was posted on the Argentine equivalent of...

Story was posted on the Argentine equivalent of April 1st!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2012, 07:42
Replies: 31
Views: 5,535
Posted By antisthenes

Gav Did we still have the visor covers when...

Gav

Did we still have the visor covers when "the preacher" was the boss of 230?

"How much for the little girl?"
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2011, 01:46
Replies: 794
Views: 486,248
Posted By antisthenes

The same month that the afore mentioned P1 had...

The same month that the afore mentioned P1 had his infamous cup of coffee over the centre console incident! This was just one incident in a litany that caused the boss to give us a stand up...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2011, 05:37
Replies: 43
Views: 11,612
Posted By antisthenes

I think a Bollywood version would tick all the...

I think a Bollywood version would tick all the boxes!

Great Kashmir setting – lots of Talibaddies (even the US audience could work out which side they’re supposed to cheer for)

Beach cricket...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2010, 15:07
Replies: 204
Views: 39,183
Posted By antisthenes

Save the Ruskies millions on ASW technology, just...

Save the Ruskies millions on ASW technology, just buy a stretch of Scottish coastline and wait.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2010, 11:39
Replies: 34
Views: 7,897
Posted By antisthenes

Hey old chap, I just saw your LinkedIn page, did...

Hey old chap, I just saw your LinkedIn page, did you do a stint on Dragon's Den then! Hope you are well, any plans to make the reunion soon.

Hello to JT while I'm at it.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2010, 19:56
Replies: 20
Views: 7,294
Posted By antisthenes

If you really want to bluff in this particular...

If you really want to bluff in this particular field, have a look at some of the work of Iain Hamilton-Finlay. Ask the maritime boys about his "Homage to Kandinsky"!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2010, 06:24
Replies: 30
Views: 9,058
Posted By antisthenes

Col (retd) Bob Stewart was elected as...

Col (retd) Bob Stewart was elected as conservative MP for Beckenham. What's more, he has already re-enforced his credentials with a very non-PC comment to some ladies down the pub!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2010, 08:56
Replies: 794
Views: 486,248
Posted By antisthenes

Mate, if it hadn't been for his inattentiveness,...

Mate, if it hadn't been for his inattentiveness, you'd never have got your name on the board in the Sqn!

Hope all is well. I thought given your previous dashing performance in front of the media...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2010, 06:57
Replies: 794
Views: 486,248
Posted By antisthenes

The 1988 shootdown was long before the days of...

The 1988 shootdown was long before the days of topcover.

Frankly, the further H-S was from any action, the safer everybody felt!
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2009, 06:17
Replies: 794
Views: 486,248
Posted By antisthenes

Ah, the fence at Y453 with the boss. He looked...

Ah, the fence at Y453 with the boss. He looked across and said "well it's faaackin lucky you didn't do it cos you'd be right in the ****", then simply smiled his enigmatic smile and no more was said!...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2009, 18:39
Replies: 25
Views: 6,029
Posted By antisthenes

Now looking forward to "the mysterious Stephen...

Now looking forward to "the mysterious Stephen Gately and the troubled Michael Jackson" being the main discussion topics at the Puma reunion!
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2009, 08:53
Replies: 568
Views: 164,720
Posted By antisthenes

Don't get me wrong, the guy flying was one of the...

Don't get me wrong, the guy flying was one of the most talented, competent and generally decent blokes I ever served with. It just proves that the beast could catch anyone - it was just a matter of...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2009, 06:43
Replies: 568
Views: 164,720
Posted By antisthenes

H Peacock I left the Puma force in 97 and...

H Peacock

I left the Puma force in 97 and know of at least two fatal accidents directly attributable to the lack of anticipators prior to 94. There were a number of incidents that involved minor...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2009, 10:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,947
Posted By antisthenes

Tiger Mate Let's be serious, 230 Sqn in its...

Tiger Mate

Let's be serious, 230 Sqn in its RAFG days simply blundered about from Tiger meet to Tiger meet. GW1 was a horrible wake up call to the dinosaurs of that era.

Good to see old big...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2009, 07:48
Replies: 22
Views: 4,827
Posted By antisthenes

i just hope the Stn Cdr doesn't do any FARP...

i just hope the Stn Cdr doesn't do any FARP lessons for currency!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2008, 13:26
Replies: 26
Views: 6,892
Posted By antisthenes

The 4th US Mech division!

The 4th US Mech division!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2007, 05:37
Replies: 38
Views: 5,360
Posted By antisthenes

JT I recall a certain "lay preacher" whom we...

JT

I recall a certain "lay preacher" whom we both served for. Would you seriously have wanted him (or indeed some of his execs) anywhere near the front of certain tasks the force subsequently...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Mar 2006, 15:47
Replies: 48
Views: 14,626
Posted By antisthenes

Main difference is about 250kts.

Main difference is about 250kts.
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jun 2004, 06:46
Replies: 47
Views: 15,379
Posted By antisthenes

SKG - accident waiting to happen!

SKG - accident waiting to happen!
Forum: Tech Log
16th Aug 2003, 01:54
Replies: 27
Views: 12,992
Posted By antisthenes

It’s ridiculous posts like these that put the...

It’s ridiculous posts like these that put the fare paying public ill at ease. A casual search on google will bring a wealth of info on DIRCM, AMD’s as well as less esoteric IRCM not to mention...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2003, 04:55
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,316,640
Posted By antisthenes

There really has been an awful lot of irrelevant...

There really has been an awful lot of irrelevant trivia discussed on this thread for a long time. Maybe I could address a few of the issues.

The whole discussion of the mis-plotted lighthouse and...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Feb 2003, 09:34
Replies: 88
Views: 18,352
Posted By antisthenes

It strikes me that the Sunday Times has got it...

It strikes me that the Sunday Times has got it spot on. It would also be interesting to look at the statistics of road accidents of Flight deck and cabin crew after night flights.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th May 2002, 14:06
Replies: 0
Views: 807
Posted By antisthenes

Question BALPA subscriptions - time for a re-think?

Given BALPA’s recent increase in recognition agreements as a direct result of the 1999 Employment Relations act and now the potential for “city conscious” boards of directors to use Sept 11 as a...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2001, 01:21
Replies: 211
Views: 10,054
Posted By antisthenes

Post Where’s the foetus gonna gestate ? Are you...

Where’s the foetus gonna gestate ?
Are you gonna keep it in a box?
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