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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Apr 2024, 20:03
Replies: 24
Views: 8,278
Posted By Top West 50

If I have got the orientation of the previous...

If I have got the orientation of the previous photo correct, we used to use the grass area to the north of the main runway(and to the west of 16/34) for landing light aircraft. I don't recall the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2024, 10:26
Replies: 117
Views: 39,214
Posted By Top West 50

I have no opinion on the findings, since i was...

I have no opinion on the findings, since i was not involved. I was making a comparison with my case where, according to the guidance at the time, it was not possible to find find negligence (since...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2024, 18:26
Replies: 117
Views: 39,214
Posted By Top West 50

A little while before I presided over an inquiry...

A little while before I presided over an inquiry into an aircraft accident in which all on board perished. Since there were no eye witnesses and neither a CVR or ADR, evidence was necessarily...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2024, 19:46
Replies: 19
Views: 1,615
Posted By Top West 50

Slipstream, torque, asymmetric blade effect and...

Slipstream, torque, asymmetric blade effect and gyroscopic effect and, of course, crosswind. But enough of the theory Bloggs, just use the rudder to keep straight.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2023, 20:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,624
Posted By Top West 50

An excellent unplanned night stop in Jersey on a...

An excellent unplanned night stop in Jersey on a MER c 1986
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2023, 19:46
Replies: 20
Views: 4,233
Posted By Top West 50

Quite so!

Quite so!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2023, 20:44
Replies: 78
Views: 18,661
Posted By Top West 50

Yes, thank you for reminding me. I visited them...

Yes, thank you for reminding me. I visited them all in the early eighties as part of a gastronomic extravaganza, sorry, AAFCE dispersal plan.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2023, 21:38
Replies: 78
Views: 18,661
Posted By Top West 50

Ursel, Zoersel, Zutendal and a couple of others...

Ursel, Zoersel, Zutendal and a couple of others whose names escape me?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2023, 19:51
Replies: 48
Views: 11,600
Posted By Top West 50

Yawn. The Germans had at least 28 Emergency...

Yawn. The Germans had at least 28 Emergency Landing Strips on various autobahn forty odd years ago.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2023, 18:22
Replies: 84
Views: 32,576
Posted By Top West 50

Yes, my Viper stopped dead after injesting a...

Yes, my Viper stopped dead after injesting a Sparrowhawk. #664
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2023, 19:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,307
Posted By Top West 50

After 48 years, Mrs TW50 will believe it when it...

After 48 years, Mrs TW50 will believe it when it gets banked, if ever.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2023, 08:15
Replies: 97
Views: 29,365
Posted By Top West 50

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1260x2000/screenshot_20230508_090857_the_telegraph_f69e1ed280fd71971a12d0847c6e64177aec3039.jpg
A brilliant photo - well done Cpl Dye!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2023, 13:58
Replies: 97
Views: 29,365
Posted By Top West 50

Could someone please enlighten me as to the...

Could someone please enlighten me as to the protocol for drawing swords when on parade for a Royal Salute?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2023, 19:44
Replies: 455
Views: 142,075
Posted By Top West 50

Thank you. I came in with the FLA TNA.

Thank you. I came in with the FLA TNA.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2023, 20:36
Replies: 455
Views: 142,075
Posted By Top West 50

FLA - Future Large Aircraft c 1994

FLA - Future Large Aircraft c 1994
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2023, 18:35
Replies: 17
Views: 3,160
Posted By Top West 50

I did it and I think the minimum age was 15 years...

I did it and I think the minimum age was 15 years and 8 months.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2023, 09:12
Replies: 592
Views: 193,004
Posted By Top West 50

Sleep tight tonight - your Air Farce is awoke

Sleep tight tonight - your Air Farce is awoke
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2023, 18:00
Replies: 69
Views: 21,335
Posted By Top West 50

Oh sorry he looks like he is sporting Fg Off...

Oh sorry he looks like he is sporting Fg Off braid. Is the background Malta?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2023, 17:58
Replies: 69
Views: 21,335
Posted By Top West 50

was there not a period when wings were awarded...

was there not a period when wings were awarded after aft? So, he could have completed bft, become a substantive Plt Off, but still awaiting wings.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2022, 18:25
Replies: 220
Views: 67,731
Posted By Top West 50

In AAFCE and AFCENT in the early 80s, our bunker...

In AAFCE and AFCENT in the early 80s, our bunker kit comprised a standard RAF blue shirt and DPM trousers. An American colleague remarked one exercise, "John, do you realise just how high on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2022, 18:52
Replies: 442
Views: 170,818
Posted By Top West 50

I had the immense privilege of hearing Cheshire...

I had the immense privilege of hearing Cheshire lecture and answer questions on war and morality whilst at Bracknell ASC. He spoke quietly, convincingly, and with almost mesmeric assurance. I don't...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2022, 17:25
Replies: 327
Views: 79,728
Posted By Top West 50

What a lamentable shambles. Surely Sir Wokeston...

What a lamentable shambles. Surely Sir Wokeston should consider his position?
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2022, 17:45
Replies: 13
Views: 3,440
Posted By Top West 50

it's the King's new suit of clothes, rather like...

it's the King's new suit of clothes, rather like the vfm case for the FSTA PFI.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2022, 13:05
Replies: 150
Views: 34,573
Posted By Top West 50

Because nostalgia is all that's left.

Because nostalgia is all that's left.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2022, 12:52
Replies: 150
Views: 34,573
Posted By Top West 50

Here is one we did earlier: ...

Here is one we did earlier:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1333/jet_provost_t_mk_5_e488eb0b7689b4f69cb3c4742a9111c5f200b441.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2022, 17:58
Replies: 12
Views: 3,419
Posted By Top West 50

57 Sqn Marham

57 Sqn Marham
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2022, 19:26
Replies: 25
Views: 6,702
Posted By Top West 50

I think I came close in a Victor B1. On high...

I think I came close in a Victor B1. On high speed shallow dive without mach strut, instructor said, "look out!" Did we used to go as fast as .98? Someone will remember. Anyway, straight from...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2022, 18:46
Replies: 27
Views: 5,387
Posted By Top West 50

Wow. And at 500 hours a year! Quite something....

Wow. And at 500 hours a year! Quite something. Congratulations.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2021, 19:58
Replies: 74
Views: 15,888
Posted By Top West 50

Our DS at Staff College, an Army Officer, assured...

Our DS at Staff College, an Army Officer, assured us that should we ever see two of his colleagues dressed the same we could be sure that one was an imposter.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Sep 2021, 21:32
Replies: 42
Views: 11,458
Posted By Top West 50

it was either back into that parking space or...

it was either back into that parking space or wait until we find a tug to tow you to the other side of the airfield. To head off a crew mutiny, I decided to do it. It was uneventful - just keep the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Sep 2021, 21:24
Replies: 42
Views: 11,458
Posted By Top West 50

it was either back into that parking space or...

it was either back into that parking space or wait until we find a tug to tow you to the other side of the airfield. To head off a crew mutiny, I decided to do it. It was uneventful - just keep the...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2021, 21:22
Replies: 122
Views: 37,759
Posted By Top West 50

I think there were 29 of them

I think there were 29 of them
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jul 2021, 21:20
Replies: 42
Views: 11,458
Posted By Top West 50

Statute of Limitations, I reverse taxied a vc10...

Statute of Limitations, I reverse taxied a vc10 at Victoria BC.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2021, 18:27
Replies: 139
Views: 48,636
Posted By Top West 50

Interesting. Way back, when TTSC were proposing a...

Interesting. Way back, when TTSC were proposing a 767 FSTA, Boeing resisted the concept of a 2- man crew preferring to design the cockpit round an additional crew member to operate the (automatic)...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2021, 17:25
Replies: 132
Views: 37,244
Posted By Top West 50

https://www.yorkshiremushroom.com/2021/04/hrh-duke...

https://www.yorkshiremushroom.com/2021/04/hrh-duke-of-edinburgh.html
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