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Forum: North America
18th Jun 2023, 07:40
Replies: 1
Views: 452
Posted By Four Types

FOUND! thanks

He has been found alive and well and the 2 will be in contact soon.
Forum: North America
17th Jun 2023, 22:03
Replies: 1
Views: 452
Posted By Four Types

Douglas M Merz ex F4 vet

Kay McNamara is looking to contact Doug M Merz (Continental Pilot) he was a friend of hers and her husband Pete (M2) some years back. I am intermediary with a PPrune account. Cheers
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2023, 13:52
Replies: 72
Views: 11,327
Posted By Four Types

Museums

Dayton - See the Memphis Belle
8th Air force museum - Pooler Georgia.....a lot on money spent here, by those that came back in honour of those that didn't
https://www.mightyeighth.org/

If you...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2022, 09:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,364
Posted By Four Types

Confirmed

Yes. Shortly after posting I was informed (by Air Historical Branch) that 486 Sqn were never awarded one.

Many thanks
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2022, 15:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,364
Posted By Four Types

Location of 486 Squadron RNZAF Standard

I have been attempting to locate the 486 Sqn RNZAF Standard. I have contacted many relevant museums, churches (St Clement Danes inc) etc.

Does anyone know where it is? Please only reply with an...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2021, 11:21
Replies: 186
Views: 46,681
Posted By Four Types

Book on MPC Firings

When STCAAME closed. 2 of the chaps put together the history of the establishment with articles on the history and the missiles etc. This book comes with CD in the back that has all of the Sqn...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2020, 09:03
Replies: 62
Views: 20,048
Posted By Four Types

Rules to fly by

Never drink within 40ft of an aircraft and never smoke 12 hours before take off.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Mar 2020, 15:02
Replies: 40
Views: 18,426
Posted By Four Types

Hello. There were in fact 5 RAFVR female pilots...

Hello. There were in fact 5 RAFVR female pilots in the 60s. Details here

https://solentaviatrix.wordpress.com/forgotten-first-five/

Only just heard about these myself.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2018, 20:04
Replies: 61
Views: 32,931
Posted By Four Types

Minature Sword

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/863x646/sword_b6013c015a25f9990488b828c18b2d987b129423.jpg
If you are still interested in an RAF Sword I offer this. A miniature sword. This is 30...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2017, 13:01
Replies: 36
Views: 8,837
Posted By Four Types

Old RAF recruitment ads

I seem to recall a thread showing the old RAF recruitment ads that appeared in the daily newspapers in years gone by. Does anybody have a link?

Cheers
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2016, 10:00
Replies: 26
Views: 6,397
Posted By Four Types

Tactics

The AWACS flies close to the enemy lines, once in position the Radar Dome is detached and flown into theatre by remote control (just like a drone). It remains there until the fuel demands it's...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2016, 14:57
Replies: 23
Views: 9,038
Posted By Four Types

Found Flt Lt Bowman's Jag

Spotted this in the Air Museum in Krakow. Ex 6 Sqn Jag, then Cosford now Krakow. Just wondered if he is on here he may like to know!!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2015, 11:55
Replies: 54
Views: 17,952
Posted By Four Types

'Q'ing up

Being a Southern Q type I didn't make 10. But had a varied bag of sorts. 2 x BADGERS whilst in Cyprus (H and a K). 1 x BEAR D and 2 x MAY on one sortie north of the wall. Also I count 1 x BEAR that...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2015, 15:29
Replies: 134
Views: 24,019
Posted By Four Types

Caught a live one here folks!

EXUW....cheers for the HUGE bite!!....another military term....suggest you look under 'Gullible'


USyO is a Unit Security Officer......the chap on a Squadron (military group of personnel who...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2015, 11:35
Replies: 134
Views: 24,019
Posted By Four Types

Right to reply!

Got a few bites on that one! Just to clarify a few points.


I am not attached to the RAF by an umbilical!...I have well and truly departed the crumbling ruin I proudly joined 34+ years ago. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2015, 16:14
Replies: 134
Views: 24,019
Posted By Four Types

Bu**ar off...and leave your watch!

I have been retired from the RAF 2 and 1/2 years. I have been back to my last camp on several occasions as I was invited to attend beer calls for fellow comrades leaving bash. I normally have my...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2015, 22:09
Replies: 87
Views: 14,685
Posted By Four Types

Smile Leaning!!

There is a lot of talk of 'Leaning' on this thread...(posh word for cut backs).


I would like to offer this -


'Leaning' is just 'Learning' with the r's kicked out of it!!


Four types
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2015, 17:47
Replies: 36
Views: 7,059
Posted By Four Types

Former WW2 Control tower for sale. What house name would you give it?

Seen this?


Former World War Two RAF Control Tower near Lincoln put on the market - The Lincolnite...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2015, 14:44
Replies: 87
Views: 14,685
Posted By Four Types

Inspired?

No I was not inspired by an airshow. No family connection with the RAF apart from an uncle who did National Service in the 50s. I actually joined having read an advert in the newspaper!!!


If...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2015, 14:40
Replies: 87
Views: 14,685
Posted By Four Types

Reply!

Yes Courtney Mil I did get a reply. A polite 'I hear what you say...' plus a note that he is not my actual MP! I knew that, I was just trying to let him have my opinion.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2015, 15:43
Replies: 87
Views: 14,685
Posted By Four Types

Who actualy wants a Waddington Airshow to return?

A recent post by a local MP in a local newspaper ranted on about the 'Wonderful Waddington Airshow' and how he was hoping for it's return. I wrote to him on behalf of all those who actually 'work'...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2015, 11:25
Replies: 22
Views: 10,410
Posted By Four Types

Smile Get it on tape

Whenever I came across this attitude in a certain fast jet I would calmly announce the following so that the voice recorder would pick it up


"For the benefit of the Board of Inquiry I wish to...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2015, 13:05
Replies: 85
Views: 15,078
Posted By Four Types

Not quite the lowest!

When I was an APO we looked into this...it turned out the only 'commissioned' rank lower than APO was in fact a Midshipman! I did eventually reach the giddy heights of 'SPOSNI' - Senior Pilot...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2015, 12:59
Replies: 58
Views: 15,388
Posted By Four Types

No going back

Retired 2 years ago....loving it! Busy doing what I want to do. No Airshows, no Gas Masks, no AOCs, no bullsh*t. I have kept some uniform in the cupboard but mainly as a happy reminder that I...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2015, 10:58
Replies: 16
Views: 4,803
Posted By Four Types

Tracing (without paper!)

The internet is a wonderful thing. I recently surfed around and have compiled a list and many pictures of the aircraft I have flown in, including some of the trainers. All to go in the Annex to my...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2015, 11:18
Replies: 116
Views: 21,815
Posted By Four Types

For Tiger Mate....as I said, I am 110K words...

For Tiger Mate....as I said, I am 110K words into the 'book' and just reached 42....13 years left to write about. As for my real age, I am as old as I feel but younger than my teeth!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2015, 12:17
Replies: 116
Views: 21,815
Posted By Four Types

Lovin' it

Left the RAF just under 2 years ago after almost 35 years and never looked back since. I have gone from strength to strength and am now a qualified tour guide for 3 facilities. After dinner...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2015, 14:17
Replies: 90
Views: 55,209
Posted By Four Types

Anyone have a link to the infamous Cranwell F4 flypast?

I have just taken the tour of CHOM at Cranwell and mentioned to my friends accompanying me the infamous F4 graduation flypast. They would love to see it and asked if there is a link to it anywhere...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2015, 09:21
Replies: 16
Views: 5,689
Posted By Four Types

Who was that man?

Is the chap in the photo above Mark Boyes?......now a big wheel with Inzpire in Lincoln??


Our People - Inzpire (http://www.inzpire.com/about/our-people/)
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2015, 14:04
Replies: 30
Views: 10,977
Posted By Four Types

Another Link

Another link and a few more photos of Tangmere jet.


English Electric Lightning F53 | Tangmere Museum (http://www.tangmere-museum.org.uk/museum-aircraft/english-electric-lightning-f53)
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2015, 12:20
Replies: 0
Views: 881
Posted By Four Types

Whatever happened to Harrier Engineer Bill Caffey (Coffey? Caffrey?)

I am trying to track down Sqn Ldr Bill Caffey (?) who was a Harrier Engineer late 80s. I worked with him at Mission Systems at Farnborough 90-93. I was jotting down some memoirs and his name came...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2015, 19:06
Replies: 17
Views: 4,497
Posted By Four Types

Achtung!

The GAF aircraft that nearly landed at Milltown was the Orange Canberra. I was at Lossie on the day it happened!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2014, 14:41
Replies: 28
Views: 7,797
Posted By Four Types

Brick

Fg Off Brick flew on an AEW Shackleton sometime between 80-85. I remember the event because unfortunately after the trip they could not find the log book which had the records of all the previous...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2014, 10:16
Replies: 37
Views: 9,290
Posted By Four Types

Smile Leadership

On the E-3D fleet we ran all operations on the L.A.T.H.E.R principle :-


L = Location
A = Allowances
T = Transport Hire Car
H = Hotel
E = Entertainment
R = Rations (in flight)
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2014, 19:04
Replies: 5
Views: 3,120
Posted By Four Types

Very high quality Sector Clocks

When I retired last year my friends all clubbed together and bought me a sector clock from

RAF Sector Clocks & Railway Clocks - reproductions by G.Ellis & Co....
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