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Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2018, 22:03
Replies: 49
Views: 21,854
Posted By herkman

what does this badge mean

I note a RAF helicopter crewman wearing a metal A badge above his sgt badge on his dress uniform.

Can anyone indicate what this denotes.

Thanks Col
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2017, 11:01
Replies: 16
Views: 7,368
Posted By herkman

Raf starting to sell of c130j

The UK government has announced the sale of 2 of its C130J to Ceylon.

I guess they will be part worn out.

Regards

Col
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2016, 00:10
Replies: 1
Views: 2,478
Posted By herkman

Blew a couple of tyres, perhaps caused by an...

Blew a couple of tyres, perhaps caused by an undershoot.

We will soon have her up and going

Regards

Col
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2015, 22:04
Replies: 21
Views: 8,969
Posted By herkman

The RAAF in the late sixties spun a C130A and...

The RAAF in the late sixties spun a C130A and lost I believe 6000ft and caused six spin like antics.

The aircraft did did not appear after much checking to be over stressed but did fly a little...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2015, 13:30
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,573,469
Posted By herkman

Always has me worried

About the selection for aircrew.

Firstly they know when the training schedule starts and how many slots.

Then they know when bods need to enter.

They also know from previous assessments who...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2015, 00:58
Replies: 90
Views: 21,226
Posted By herkman

After the war the UK army took over the panzer...

After the war the UK army took over the panzer tank factory and I believe using some of the original German labour plus all the parts which were lying around built I believe 17 tanks.

Some of...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2015, 22:00
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,566,906
Posted By herkman

I had the joy

Of being the loadmaster on both the Norfolk Island and Nauru trips.

Seems like only yesterday, they were good days the like we are unlikely to see again.

Norfolk island gave us the best fishing...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2014, 20:15
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,566,906
Posted By herkman

I well remember whilst on duty crew in the early...

I well remember whilst on duty crew in the early 60's watching an A model that had just come of its first major service, unload all over the hardstand about 30.000 lb of fuel. We tried to defuel it...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2014, 08:35
Replies: 15
Views: 3,815
Posted By herkman

Having had the joy of loading the C47 and then...

Having had the joy of loading the C47 and then the C130, I was very pleased when I became a Loadmaster on the C130. Great aircraft and a wise buy.

I was also on one of my business trips to have a...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2014, 12:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,679
Posted By herkman

Sorry to bring the bad news Col Birnie...

Sorry to bring the bad news

Col Birnie Fisher as he is now passed away last week.

Its seems to be that the good ones are needed upstairs.

Thank you for your service Sir

Slow hand salute
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2014, 11:53
Replies: 9
Views: 4,573
Posted By herkman

RAAF TO BUY MORE c17'S

announced to day that australia will buy two more KC30 tankers one of which will set up to carry VIP's and one or two more C17's.

I suspect that the RAAF will buy the two C17's

Regards

Col
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2014, 14:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,588
Posted By herkman

C27J Regards Col

C27J

Regards

Col
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2014, 08:58
Replies: 757
Views: 513,087
Posted By herkman

Dum move buy us to send them back to USA when the...

Dum move buy us to send them back to USA when the lease expired

Could have bought them for a song

Decision was probarly made by the cleaner at headquarters

Regards

Col
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2014, 01:28
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,566,906
Posted By herkman

I recall in 66 the RAF coming down to Australia...

I recall in 66 the RAF coming down to Australia in a new K model.

Paint job was better than my car.

Watched the ALM pump down the ramp and door but the GTC was running. Showed him how to start...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2014, 06:57
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,761
Posted By herkman

Danny both of these companies you mentioned are...

Danny both of these companies you mentioned are still in business and when I worked for Fiat in Australia used to supply us with alternators and distributors.

Paris Rhone turned out to be an old...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2014, 22:59
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,573,469
Posted By herkman

Depends on your long term goals.When I was flying...

Depends on your long term goals.When I was flying on the C130A,
If you had engineering qualifications you could train as a pilot on the larger aircraft and qaulify as a Captain. Things may have...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2014, 22:29
Replies: 15
Views: 3,925
Posted By herkman

It is common practice in the RAAF for the person...

It is common practice in the RAAF for the person who is qualified to operate the larger aircraft in the fleet to be referred to as Captain. What it means is that he or she is able to fully able to...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2014, 22:44
Replies: 1
Views: 1,862
Posted By herkman

Needing help I am out of my depth

In 1965 I was part of a RAAF Hercules crew who was temporally assigned to what what was originally RAF Butterworth.

One evening having quite drink in the NAFFI which was managed by a middle aged...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2014, 10:34
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,056
Posted By herkman

Whilst this is said with somewhat tongue in...

Whilst this is said with somewhat tongue in cheek, perhaps the RAAF could have a detachment in the UK. was not that long ago we lent you a whole squadron of Sunderlands.

The AP3 is a great...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2013, 02:48
Replies: 197
Views: 61,610
Posted By herkman

The RAAF C130A's where the last of the transport...

The RAAF C130A's where the last of the transport versions produced and were followed down the line by the RC130A's which if I recall were eighteen.

The had a hole cut in the cargo floor and...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2013, 09:36
Replies: 197
Views: 61,610
Posted By herkman

The C130A shown in previous posts has at best to...

The C130A shown in previous posts has at best to be said very incomplete
servicing records. Also may of the main plane tech orders had not been complied with.

Was a total failure of the wing...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2013, 02:04
Replies: 16
Views: 2,926
Posted By herkman

Just to add more fuel to the fire, This aircraft...

Just to add more fuel to the fire, This aircraft as was found to be carrying illegal exports.

Namely Australian native birds which is a serious export but the two crew members after being...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2013, 11:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,926
Posted By herkman

The aircraft in post 11 is the one that ran out...

The aircraft in post 11 is the one that ran out of fuel.

FAC airplane captained by a major and the aircraft ran out of fuel, the captain shot and killed the navigator as it was his foul up.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2013, 03:23
Replies: 16
Views: 2,926
Posted By herkman

RAAF C130H off to new home

The first of nine ex RAAF C130H is almost ready to leave for service in Indonesa.

Perhaps eventually to join the pile of airframes given at token prices before.

The interesting thing is that...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2013, 22:52
Replies: 30
Views: 7,324
Posted By herkman

Mark my words they will serve the RAAF well. ...

Mark my words they will serve the RAAF well.

Those who have flown the C27J speak highly of it.

If they are only half as good as the C7 they will more than meet the need.

Regards

Col
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2013, 12:48
Replies: 2
Views: 1,044
Posted By herkman

HELP NEEDED

Agood friend of mine has lost all of his RAAF gear through a break in at his house.

The biggest loss is his flying badge for his 1A dress uniform, which is really a half wing with the letter C.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2013, 01:24
Replies: 11
Views: 3,558
Posted By herkman

This is the reason why in 1964, the RAAF stopped...

This is the reason why in 1964, the RAAF stopped Loadmasters wearing chutes when doing paratrooping and Aerial delivery.

I note that by the 70's the USAF too was using harness as the safety...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2013, 07:16
Replies: 87
Views: 44,965
Posted By herkman

It uses the same basic airframe as the 700 series...

It uses the same basic airframe as the 700 series which means the floor is approx 15 inches narrower and so is the cabin shell.

Makes me very sad that good men and women go in harms way and their...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2013, 08:34
Replies: 45
Views: 15,682
Posted By herkman

A load shift on take off, always can bring on a...

A load shift on take off, always can bring on a tail down situation, which in turn can mean that one gets into a non recoverable attitude.

Shame that the crew were helpless.

So sad so very sad....
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2013, 22:38
Replies: 67
Views: 10,468
Posted By herkman

I would like to point out a almost the same...

I would like to point out a almost the same situation went on in the early 70s with the F111 purchase.

Went on to be one of our better buys and we went back to buy more.

regards

Col
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2013, 09:04
Replies: 83
Views: 20,112
Posted By herkman

When one looks at the lack or understanding and...

When one looks at the lack or understanding and or the lack of interest by some, in the well being of their members. One can only presume that a lack of basic understanding still exists in the armed...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2013, 22:25
Replies: 197
Views: 61,610
Posted By herkman

I have no doubt that the C27J will be a good...

I have no doubt that the C27J will be a good airplane and will serve us well.

The program if it is run using the guide lines of the C17, will come into service with few hick ups.

The...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2013, 10:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By herkman

Allow me to give you a steer or two. The Air...

Allow me to give you a steer or two.

The Air Force is not really looking for pilots first, they are readily available, but what they are looking for is leadership material. If all you want to do...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2013, 22:53
Replies: 927
Views: 424,907
Posted By herkman

I note for the CFM engine this is an upgrade...

I note for the CFM engine this is an upgrade available at rebuild.

Better fuel economy

Longer time on the wing

More thrust

Twenty years on the wing.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2013, 15:55
Replies: 39
Views: 8,157
Posted By herkman

My understanding is that this airplane is...

My understanding is that this airplane is creeping towards a change of the main spar. A change is an expensive exercise and has been already done on the other airframe.

There is also the...
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