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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2011, 14:26
Replies: 259
Views: 179,862
Posted By VuctoredThrest

I think the incident you refer to was a RAF...

I think the incident you refer to was a RAF Harrier on air test from BAE Dunsfold with a test pilot ( T Scott (RN) RIP) and it was never proved what happened as the seat was never recovered. Although...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2011, 10:13
Replies: 33
Views: 14,819
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Its nearly Tuesday afternoon ....... D-day for...

Its nearly Tuesday afternoon ....... D-day for Mk6?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2011, 10:29
Replies: 33
Views: 14,819
Posted By VuctoredThrest

OK, good idea - standby while we modify them with...

OK, good idea - standby while we modify them with Julius digital cockpits.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2011, 16:29
Replies: 33
Views: 14,819
Posted By VuctoredThrest

The interesting point is that if only 2 are...

The interesting point is that if only 2 are ordered what standard would they be ? Probably not the new Mk6 standard as that would make them oddballs-ish.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2011, 12:45
Replies: 33
Views: 14,819
Posted By VuctoredThrest

As a sort of answer to my own question the rumour...

As a sort of answer to my own question the rumour is that the fate of the Mk 6 will be announced Tues 22nd Feb. And its probably not a good answer.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2011, 12:10
Replies: 33
Views: 14,819
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Chinook Mk6

Has anybody heard any rumour or conjecture regarding the brand spanking new Chinook order (12), known as Mk6 in local parlance, specifically whether it is being cancelled (or drastcally scaled back)....
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2009, 14:24
Replies: 61
Views: 14,234
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Bit selfish, but I am hoping/expecting the new...

Bit selfish, but I am hoping/expecting the new bulid Chinook cockpits will be as per forthcoming Mk4 Chinooks , with a few mods....
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2009, 16:19
Replies: 55
Views: 7,922
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Flynx First Flight

Just wondering if it did......
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2009, 15:51
Replies: 75
Views: 21,340
Posted By VuctoredThrest

It will be interesting to see waht cockpit...

It will be interesting to see waht cockpit configuration is chosen - Mk2/2a, Mk3R or Mk4.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2008, 16:40
Replies: 41
Views: 6,831
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Just a slight hi-jack of the thread but I echo...

Just a slight hi-jack of the thread but I echo DDs sentiments regarding Graham Tomlinson or GT. He is definitely one of the finest fast-jet test pilots around (both ability and temperament) and I...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2008, 08:23
Replies: 186
Views: 51,233
Posted By VuctoredThrest

To paraphrase ' I dont believe it!! Has any...

To paraphrase ' I dont believe it!!

Has any other country in the world ever taken such an expensive retrograde step with new build aircraft?? I bet this is a first, if so we must congratulate...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2008, 09:02
Replies: 11
Views: 2,379
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Well the Crewe elections have come and gone and...

Well the Crewe elections have come and gone and we still have a deafening silence regarding the erstwhile Flynx project. I assume that no news is good news and it is full steam ahead for the project....
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2008, 16:08
Replies: 0
Views: 990
Posted By VuctoredThrest

F135 Blade Failure Could Hold Up STOVL JSF

I nearly posted this on the illustrious (pun intended) Sea Jet thread. It just goes to show that you should not burn your bridges too early!! Or count your chickens etc......

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First flight of...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2007, 09:25
Replies: 186
Views: 51,233
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Standby your beds for another twist in the tale...

Standby your beds for another twist in the tale (tail!).
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2007, 14:20
Replies: 2,219
Views: 431,770
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Thats ZA195 - the first FRS2 (F/A 2) to fly. I...

Thats ZA195 - the first FRS2 (F/A 2) to fly. I remember it well, the aircraft was sitiing at the end of the runway late one sunny afternoon (Heinz Frick), having done all its engine checks and we...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2007, 16:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,308
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Blow the dust off the SHAR so that it can...

Blow the dust off the SHAR so that it can 'support' the GR9!!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2007, 15:44
Replies: 201
Views: 34,930
Posted By VuctoredThrest

... or too small, depending on your starting...

... or too small, depending on your starting point.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2007, 07:41
Replies: 10
Views: 3,312
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Jaguar Missing Man Formation

The title is a bit misleading as it is not the main point of this note. This is about a great friend of mine, Wyn Evans, OBE, Gp Cpt Rtd, who in a quiet, sunny corner of South Wales on Friday...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2007, 13:20
Replies: 62
Views: 16,713
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Now that the dust has presumably settled does...

Now that the dust has presumably settled does anyone have a clue as to what or how or who are going to make them into some sort of Mk2/A/B? They (MoD) have probably already spent enough money (our...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2007, 09:01
Replies: 181
Views: 23,870
Posted By VuctoredThrest

I'm in. Best of luck with it.

I'm in.

Best of luck with it.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2007, 14:48
Replies: 62
Views: 16,713
Posted By VuctoredThrest

I am appalled at the thought that the minister...

I am appalled at the thought that the minister makes an announcement without a credible plan from the IPT. Who does he think he is! We have lots of people who's job it is to consider and plan these...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2007, 14:33
Replies: 13
Views: 1,929
Posted By VuctoredThrest

It was the thoughts of a Typhoon strafing attack...

It was the thoughts of a Typhoon strafing attack that made him give in!!
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2007, 07:44
Replies: 11
Views: 3,352
Posted By VuctoredThrest

It might be the 8th Mk3 finally getting here just...

It might be the 8th Mk3 finally getting here just in time to become a Mk2.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2007, 08:28
Replies: 62
Views: 16,713
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Just to reiterate my previous comments with...

Just to reiterate my previous comments with regards to the Chinooks - what is he expecting to happen. You cannot easily (or at all) retrofit a Mk2 mechanical cockpit into the Mk3 digital variant...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2007, 10:59
Replies: 62
Views: 16,713
Posted By VuctoredThrest

I dont think that converting the Mk3 Chinooks to...

I dont think that converting the Mk3 Chinooks to Mk2 is an option so it begs the question what are they going to do and who is going to do it??
£60m would still give a substantial upgrade providing...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2007, 08:54
Replies: 16
Views: 8,164
Posted By VuctoredThrest

'scuse my ignorance but what does HGS stand for?

'scuse my ignorance but what does HGS stand for?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2007, 16:40
Replies: 34
Views: 6,478
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Good news. This will keep me off the streets for...

Good news. This will keep me off the streets for the next 'few' years.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2007, 15:43
Replies: 57
Views: 12,581
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Many years ago (1988 if memory serves) 216 got me...

Many years ago (1988 if memory serves) 216 got me (a civilian no less) out of a scrape . I was left alone with only a credit card and passport in Singapore while my Hawk lift continued to Australia...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2006, 10:25
Replies: 16
Views: 3,664
Posted By VuctoredThrest

If I may say so this is a bit of a tricky one. ...

If I may say so this is a bit of a tricky one.

Do you want proven capability that works on the new carriers from the start? If so then your best bet is F18/Harrier AV8B+ or Rafale – as it/they...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2006, 14:31
Replies: 34
Views: 6,478
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Reminds me of a story known as 'Nero fiddling...

Reminds me of a story known as 'Nero fiddling while Rome burns'.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2006, 14:44
Replies: 16
Views: 3,664
Posted By VuctoredThrest

You mark my words, it will all end in tears.

You mark my words, it will all end in tears.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2006, 09:15
Replies: 34
Views: 6,478
Posted By VuctoredThrest

There is frantic activity taking place behind the...

There is frantic activity taking place behind the scenes to get an 'affordable' solution to the Fix-To Field proposal. So they will be ready any decade now.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2006, 08:08
Replies: 51
Views: 7,782
Posted By VuctoredThrest

Blow the cobwebs off the Sea Jets!

Blow the cobwebs off the Sea Jets!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2006, 12:55
Replies: 78
Views: 15,671
Posted By VuctoredThrest

I know of one RAF pilot who was so taken with the...

I know of one RAF pilot who was so taken with the Sea Harrier (who wouldn't be) that he transferred to the RN.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2006, 10:18
Replies: 24
Views: 6,138
Posted By VuctoredThrest

OR you could move the OEU to be located with the...

OR you could move the OEU to be located with the manufacturer and cut out the middle man. Don't forget all the test work that the manufacturers do (I know, I was there for 20years).
That might be a...
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