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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2024, 08:52
Replies: 22
Views: 3,768
Posted By Warmtoast

Cyril's mentioned on Wiki here: Cyril Joe Barton...

Cyril's mentioned on Wiki here: Cyril Joe Barton - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_Joe_Barton)

WT
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2024, 15:03
Replies: 93
Views: 25,099
Posted By Warmtoast

I posted these photos some time ago, but in the...

I posted these photos some time ago, but in the circumstances thought it worthwhile reposting them here

Some photos from my album of the married quarter we occupied in the Bunte Garden area of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2023, 10:55
Replies: 0
Views: 425
Posted By Warmtoast

RAF Christmas Celebrations in Africa 1951

I wonder whether the RAF today celebrates Christmas as we did in my day 72-years ago way back in 1951 at RAF Thornhill (5 FTS), S. Rhodesia

Photos show

Airmen waiting in the airmen’s mess for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Nov 2023, 11:13
Replies: 72
Views: 5,282
Posted By Warmtoast

My first solo was in 1952 at 5 FTS, R.A.F....

My first solo was in 1952 at 5 FTS, R.A.F. Thornhill (Rhodesia) whilst a member of the R.A.F. Thornhill Gliding Club.

The R.A.F. Thornhill Gliding Club was formed with the object of bringing...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2023, 11:07
Replies: 47
Views: 6,545
Posted By Warmtoast

No not me!

No not me!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2023, 10:37
Replies: 47
Views: 6,545
Posted By Warmtoast

I joined up in March 1951 with my service number...

I joined up in March 1951 with my service number beginning with 406***

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No. 7 School of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Aug 2023, 09:33
Replies: 45
Views: 3,903
Posted By Warmtoast

Ref the 8th June 1946 Victory Day celebrations...

Ref the 8th June 1946 Victory Day celebrations mentioned above.

Although I was in London on 8th June 1946 my family didn't take me to see the Military Parades along The Mall, however I do remember...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Aug 2023, 10:33
Replies: 3
Views: 976
Posted By Warmtoast

Tiny A little late, but this is one of the...

Tiny
A little late, but this is one of the Harvard line-ups at RAF Thornhill, 5 FTS, in Rhodesia in 1952-53 showing the type of Harvard that were sent up to Kenya to counter the Mau Mau.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Aug 2023, 15:12
Replies: 3
Views: 976
Posted By Warmtoast

Tiny Not exactly as you requested, but some...

Tiny
Not exactly as you requested, but some time ago I posted a piece about ex-Rhodesian Air Training Group Harvards being used against the Mau Mau in Kenya.
Here's what I said at the time:

...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2023, 14:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,968
Posted By Warmtoast

A bit of history here from an earlier post of...

A bit of history here from an earlier post of mine.

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was Honorary Air Commodore of Nos. 600 and 2600 (City of London) Squadrons being appointed to the rank in 1949....
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2023, 18:35
Replies: 71
Views: 13,704
Posted By Warmtoast

Dave Thanks for the tip. WT

Dave
Thanks for the tip.
WT
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2023, 15:08
Replies: 71
Views: 13,704
Posted By Warmtoast

Heads Up - "Strategic Air Command" on TV

I see the 1955 film "Strategic Air Command" starring James Stewart and June Allyson, in being broadcast on TV this Friday 30th June (11.00 to 13.15) on Film 4. (Virgin Channel 428).
Visually...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Apr 2023, 21:05
Replies: 25
Views: 2,964
Posted By Warmtoast

UK - South Africa 1953

The attached shows the 1953 BOAC timetable to South Africa.

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...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2023, 08:50
Replies: 93
Views: 25,099
Posted By Warmtoast

In 1952 in Rhodesia (5 FTS - RAF Thornhill) I was...

In 1952 in Rhodesia (5 FTS - RAF Thornhill) I was living in a billet with 16 beds as seen here and was quite happy.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Mar 2023, 19:20
Replies: 12
Views: 1,651
Posted By Warmtoast

The Belfast Telegraph had a cutting about him on...

The Belfast Telegraph had a cutting about him on Thursday October 13th, 1955. As below

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Dec 2022, 09:14
Replies: 691
Views: 299,957
Posted By Warmtoast

As I mentioned earlier in this thread...

As I mentioned earlier in this thread 14-years-ago! Post #3
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Nov 2022, 15:16
Replies: 48
Views: 7,616
Posted By Warmtoast

Airfix kits are currently on offer from Aldi. See...

Airfix kits are currently on offer from Aldi. See this page from Aldi's current sales leaflet.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2022, 21:33
Replies: 16
Views: 1,752
Posted By Warmtoast

From what I said a few years ago about 1950's...

From what I said a few years ago about 1950's frequencies:
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2022, 09:32
Replies: 9
Views: 4,096
Posted By Warmtoast

70 Women Pilots in the RAF

I regularly collect Waitrose's freebie "Weekend" promotional newsletter and was intrigued by the following article which among other things states there are 70 women pilots in the RAF! Something I...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2022, 20:45
Replies: 112
Views: 17,678
Posted By Warmtoast

I was at 5FTS, RAF Thornhill, S. Rhodesia between...

I was at 5FTS, RAF Thornhill, S. Rhodesia between 1951 - 1953. Here's what the pool looked like then.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Oct 2022, 15:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,004
Posted By Warmtoast

OUAQUKGF Ops Thanks for the links. Although...

OUAQUKGF Ops

Thanks for the links. Although I was in London on 8th June 1946 my family didn't take me to see the Military Parades along The Mall, however I do remember seeing the flypast (very...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Oct 2022, 08:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,004
Posted By Warmtoast

London Victory Celebrations 8th June 1946

In June 1946 I was a schoolboy who was given this card to celebrate Victory Celebrations.

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Aug 2022, 14:34
Replies: 19
Views: 3,141
Posted By Warmtoast

I served at 5 FTS (RAF Thornhill) near Gwelo...

I served at 5 FTS (RAF Thornhill) near Gwelo (Gweru) in S. Rhodesia between 1951 - 1953 and CAA (Central African Airways) DHC Beavers were regular visitors running regular feeder services in the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Aug 2022, 11:03
Replies: 109
Views: 22,249
Posted By Warmtoast

When I did my AQM (ALM) course in the summer of...

When I did my AQM (ALM) course in the summer of 1959 at 242 OCU Dishforth, among the things we potential AQMs were taught was how to fill in an aircraft weight and balance trim sheet: Hastings...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jul 2022, 08:51
Replies: 109
Views: 22,249
Posted By Warmtoast

I was stationed at Abingdon in 1959 and took...

I was stationed at Abingdon in 1959 and took these photos there:

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...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jul 2022, 09:16
Replies: 76
Views: 17,348
Posted By Warmtoast

I've attended Farnborough for years from the days...

I've attended Farnborough for years from the days when if one attended in service uniform entry was free, to the last one I observed from the top of a BMW car dealers observation platform near the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Jul 2022, 22:04
Replies: 76
Views: 17,348
Posted By Warmtoast

I'm in Fleet about five miles from Farnborough...

I'm in Fleet about five miles from Farnborough and was very impressed with the Black Eagles display team of the Korean Air Force which did their practice for next weeks Farnborough Air Show this...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2022, 11:28
Replies: 173
Views: 38,461
Posted By Warmtoast

All this talk of Princess Margaret got me...

All this talk of Princess Margaret got me rummaging in my album – why? Because whilst I was in S. Rhodesia (RAF Thornhill) in 1953 I took tea with Princess Margaret and the Queen Mum (at a distance)....
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2022, 11:21
Replies: 173
Views: 38,461
Posted By Warmtoast

Luverly-grub on the ground is all very well, but...

Luverly-grub on the ground is all very well, but if you had to partake of a lunchbox whilst flying en-route I thought you'd be interested in what we fliers had to endure whilst travelling out east in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jun 2022, 11:09
Replies: 80
Views: 22,959
Posted By Warmtoast

There's a long article on Wiki here: British...

There's a long article on Wiki here: British European Airways Flight 548 - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_European_Airways_Flight_548)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd May 2022, 21:34
Replies: 13
Views: 1,910
Posted By Warmtoast

Sorry can't help. I do know that when the RATG...

Sorry can't help. I do know that when the RATG closed down in 1953 dozens of the RAF Chipmunks on strength were shipped to Australia and sold to clubs etc.
WT
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd May 2022, 15:49
Replies: 13
Views: 1,910
Posted By Warmtoast

I've posted here on PPRuNe quite few photos of...

I've posted here on PPRuNe quite few photos of Chippies I photo'd in S. Rhodesia (5 FTS - RAF Thornhill) between 1951 - 1953..
Do a search for Chipmunks by me WT and you may see what you're looking...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th May 2022, 10:33
Replies: 31
Views: 4,373
Posted By Warmtoast

A page full of RAF codewords used for operations...

A page full of RAF codewords used for operations in the Far East here: Ops - Far East_P (rafweb.org) (https://www.rafweb.org/General/Ops_FE.htm)
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2022, 10:20
Replies: 35
Views: 8,910
Posted By Warmtoast

Hunter Tower Bridge fly-through. Flt. Lt. Alan...

Hunter Tower Bridge fly-through.
Flt. Lt. Alan Richard Pollock the pilot of the Hunter that flew through Tower Bridge in April 1968 wrote an article " Why I Flew my Hunter Through Tower Bridge - 5th...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2022, 11:41
Replies: 1
Views: 1,622
Posted By Warmtoast

Indulgence Flights to USA in 1960

I'm preparing a piece for PPRuNe about a trip I made to the West Coast of the USA and back in 1960, indulgence flights both ways. However, for parts of the trip (New York to Washington and Los Angles...
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