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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Sep 2021, 09:50
Replies: 31
Views: 8,453
Posted By scorpion63

The Vixen incident was caused by the loss of a...

The Vixen incident was caused by the loss of a panel in the Stbd upper wing boom used to store tools, in this case the tools fell out after the panel departed the aircraft along with a roll of...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2021, 12:13
Replies: 17
Views: 5,838
Posted By scorpion63

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1026/decoy_w_rath_8_76_copy_7296818ca8b4ee8eeb06fd1ade25d48ddaed7a7b.jpg
Canberra PR7's at Wildenrath 1976, they were moved around from time to...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2020, 09:37
Replies: 61
Views: 8,665
Posted By scorpion63

If things don't change they'll stay as they...

If things don't change they'll stay as they are......
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2020, 11:39
Replies: 77
Views: 21,667
Posted By scorpion63

As Rheindalen has no runways no Pembrokes ever...

As Rheindalen has no runways no Pembrokes ever flew from there! The F96 cameras were not 9 inch, no such camera exists, but 3 X 12 inch and 2 X 48 inch.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2020, 13:10
Replies: 5
Views: 2,210
Posted By scorpion63

A name may be helpful ?

A name may be helpful ?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2019, 13:51
Replies: 494
Views: 333,646
Posted By scorpion63

Only ever saw one Shackleton with a MAD boom and...

Only ever saw one Shackleton with a MAD boom and that belonged to ASWADU
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2019, 09:29
Replies: 42
Views: 18,457
Posted By scorpion63

The metal structure over the bomb aimers window...

The metal structure over the bomb aimers window in picture 4 is the F95 camera support minus the camera
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2019, 14:05
Replies: 42
Views: 18,457
Posted By scorpion63

Vulcan visual bomb aimer position

Prior to 1968 a T4 bomb site was fitted around that time the F95 camera came onto use, fitted onto the bomb site spigot either one or the other could be used. Used at Cottesmore from late 1967...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2019, 11:51
Replies: 31
Views: 9,021
Posted By scorpion63

And Cottesmore !!

And Cottesmore !!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2019, 14:23
Replies: 3
Views: 2,227
Posted By scorpion63

That's a pretty impressive initial climb rate,...

That's a pretty impressive initial climb rate, 65,000 ft/min ???
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2018, 11:31
Replies: 86
Views: 19,424
Posted By scorpion63

Don't remember the back of any Canberra being...

Don't remember the back of any Canberra being like that, more a coal hole with switches.....
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2018, 10:31
Replies: 86
Views: 19,424
Posted By scorpion63

Still got one of mine from 1966, solid brass not...

Still got one of mine from 1966, solid brass not a" staybright" one.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2018, 08:13
Replies: 27
Views: 6,574
Posted By scorpion63

In conversation with Peter some years back he...

In conversation with Peter some years back he said he had no recollection of having ejected from the aircraft and was only aware after dropping several thousands of feet and was very cold, he...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2018, 12:22
Replies: 27
Views: 6,574
Posted By scorpion63

Is this the one you refer too?Canberra B. Mk.6...

Is this the one you refer too?Canberra B. Mk.6 WT207, Monyash, Derbyshire ? Peak District Air Accident Research...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2018, 12:58
Replies: 21
Views: 4,252
Posted By scorpion63

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.gmforum.com-vbull...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.gmforum.com-vbulletin/800x600/original_da7615eed2a6d5f98b75a1fc7cfa1858e5b45684.jpg

You mean this then?
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2018, 11:34
Replies: 57
Views: 17,716
Posted By scorpion63

4390 Interesting Avro proposal from 1952...

4390

Interesting Avro proposal from 1952 for a very long range Photo recce version of the Vulcan
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2018, 11:16
Replies: 5
Views: 2,507
Posted By scorpion63

The practice days had Vulcans from all 4 V bomber...

The practice days had Vulcans from all 4 V bomber bases in a huge formation with aircraft from all squadrons. Starting at Finningley with Scampton then Waddington and finally Cottesmore not sure of...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2018, 10:12
Replies: 5
Views: 3,801
Posted By scorpion63

The camera is an F24 made by Williamsons not Kodak

The camera is an F24 made by Williamsons not Kodak
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2018, 14:03
Replies: 74
Views: 26,819
Posted By scorpion63

Could be right there, only have Vulcan B2 and...

Could be right there, only have Vulcan B2 and Victor SR2 experience, but the 543 Sqdn Victors had the Radar Processing Unit directly behind the Nav Radar. Long time ago!!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2018, 13:59
Replies: 74
Views: 26,819
Posted By scorpion63

This was a photo trade job in the 60's through to...

This was a photo trade job in the 60's through to the 70's carried out by the Recce Crate bay guys, never saw a fairy getting his hands dirty!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2018, 13:55
Replies: 81
Views: 33,792
Posted By scorpion63

https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9mSs2cbKnNadXwA6x...

https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9mSs2cbKnNadXwA6xNLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTEycnF1cmNpBGNvbG8DaXIyBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjUxNDFfMQRzZWMDc3I-/RV=2/RE=1517525659/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fStoch...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2018, 15:05
Replies: 74
Views: 26,819
Posted By scorpion63

R88 in the Vulcan, R110 in the Victor

R88 in the Vulcan, R110 in the Victor
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2018, 17:20
Replies: 74
Views: 26,819
Posted By scorpion63

Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the loss of...

Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the loss of Vulcan B2 XM604 and four crew members at Cottesmore 30th January 1968. RIP guys
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2017, 11:53
Replies: 57
Views: 9,516
Posted By scorpion63

http://http://www.pprune.org/attachment.php?attach...

http://http://www.pprune.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=2947&stc=1&d=1504785123

BEA Vanguard flogging the circuit at RAF Luqa 1967/8
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2017, 18:12
Replies: 111
Views: 45,693
Posted By scorpion63

Enough said!

Enough said!
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2017, 10:40
Replies: 52
Views: 23,838
Posted By scorpion63

Canberra TT18 Bournemouth to Temora Australia...

Canberra TT18 Bournemouth to Temora Australia 2002 combined age in the cockpit 159
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2017, 19:36
Replies: 116
Views: 76,845
Posted By scorpion63

And the civil operated Canberra a few years...

And the civil operated Canberra a few years before the Vixen, and operated from 1995 to 2007 without a major problem. Maintained and flown by civilians with a world of military service experience.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2017, 08:56
Replies: 65
Views: 25,830
Posted By scorpion63

F135 and F126 are Nimrod camera fit, Shackleton...

F135 and F126 are Nimrod camera fit, Shackleton was F97 night camera and F24 day strike camera also F117 hand held from beam window. Night camera was illuminated by photo flashes ejected from a rack...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2017, 10:52
Replies: 35
Views: 18,187
Posted By scorpion63

But not in one hop!!

But not in one hop!!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2017, 22:36
Replies: 25
Views: 7,398
Posted By scorpion63

Definitely a B1 not B1a

Definitely a B1 not B1a
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2017, 17:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,439
Posted By scorpion63

Having served on both squadrons the general rule...

Having served on both squadrons the general rule was mod state and hours, 13 sq had most of the early,XH13? airframes and 39 had the later XH 16?17? airframes but that did change from time to time,...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2017, 11:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,589
Posted By scorpion63

PR7 has very long legs

PR7 has very long legs
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2017, 08:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,439
Posted By scorpion63

I was posted to 13 Sqdn detachment at Muharraq in...

I was posted to 13 Sqdn detachment at Muharraq in July 1968 at that time 3/4 Canberra PR9's were based there with the rest of the squadron at Luqa, Malta.
A few months later all the aircraft and...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2017, 17:18
Replies: 40
Views: 12,320
Posted By scorpion63

"The Canberra is pressurised, that is why I said...

"The Canberra is pressurised, that is why I said complex, plus it has bang seats that are probably no longer supported, is it manual flying controls on it? and to be honest isn't that much of a crowd...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2017, 11:06
Replies: 23
Views: 18,408
Posted By scorpion63

I know of one young strutter who claimed 63,000ft...

I know of one young strutter who claimed 63,000ft in the late 1970's I only managed 45,600 in a B6 a bit too cold to hang around up there for too long, I never saw a Taylor helmet in all my time on...
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