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Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2023, 13:49
Replies: 284
Views: 83,590
Posted By MountainMetman

At the time both the Tonka and the Spitfire were...

At the time both the Tonka and the Spitfire were sat in the hangar, shortly afterwards the GR4 became the new gate guardian. The old guardian had to be scrapped unfortunately, word is that it hadn't...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2021, 16:26
Replies: 160
Views: 34,491
Posted By MountainMetman

And only 32% for remaining in the Union. Those...

And only 32% for remaining in the Union.
Those who show up...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2021, 00:33
Replies: 52
Views: 13,483
Posted By MountainMetman

Be nice to get a system that alos doesn't lose...

Be nice to get a system that alos doesn't lose accuracy in the event of a major solar storm heating the ionosphere and changing the signal path for the GPS signals.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2021, 01:53
Replies: 74
Views: 16,362
Posted By MountainMetman

From conversation with aircrew down at MPA last...

From conversation with aircrew down at MPA last year there seemed to be a belief that the seal around the top of the nose was of more concern than the beard, but after a jet had to descend rapidly...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2020, 22:20
Replies: 72
Views: 16,179
Posted By MountainMetman

Or you could have the 1700 Monday beard parade...

Or you could have the 1700 Monday beard parade where the SWO (or CWO as in this case) gets everyone who wants to wear a beard to line up with their chit from Wing boss and told to have a shave as...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2020, 08:38
Replies: 13
Views: 4,375
Posted By MountainMetman

Any views on the view from the tower (camera)?

RAF Lossiemouth is long overdue a new ATC tower and after some of the recent investment being identified as being for the tower...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2020, 13:58
Replies: 21
Views: 9,169
Posted By MountainMetman

As an update, the contract has been awarded ...

As an update, the contract has been awarded
https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/fluor-contract-repair-runway/
"Up to 28 months" so looks like I'll be seeing the coffee shop at Cape Verde a few...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2020, 13:54
Replies: 103
Views: 41,091
Posted By MountainMetman

The runway is also downgraded but *trumpets...

The runway is also downgraded but *trumpets sound* the contract to renew it has been awarded!!
https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/fluor-contract-repair-runway/ One phrase of which that jumps...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2020, 07:28
Replies: 34
Views: 12,573
Posted By MountainMetman

They would but all the RORO are sequestered for...

They would but all the RORO are sequestered for Brexit contingency...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2020, 11:31
Replies: 21
Views: 9,169
Posted By MountainMetman

Nah, it's a UK asset and the resupply ships have...

Nah, it's a UK asset and the resupply ships have been adjusted massively since 2016
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2020, 08:22
Replies: 21
Views: 9,169
Posted By MountainMetman

Was there first half of 2019 and the bog truck...

Was there first half of 2019 and the bog truck was awaiting spares. The contract to get the runway re-laid is still being sorted as far as I know after a number of contractor issues, so the airfield...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2019, 06:34
Replies: 8
Views: 3,631
Posted By MountainMetman

It's fun to get back to your home station and be...

It's fun to get back to your home station and be told that the new leak in the corner of the tower won't be fixed because, "it's full of asbestos and no one is willing to touch it!"
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2019, 10:34
Replies: 13
Views: 3,548
Posted By MountainMetman

6 Sqn are still fans of Gin Mines, my head the...

6 Sqn are still fans of Gin Mines, my head the next day was not.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2017, 21:43
Replies: 103
Views: 22,698
Posted By MountainMetman

This does lead us down the path that ends with...

This does lead us down the path that ends with Tungi on Asi. (although the St Helena gin or coffee spirits are rather good!).

I do remember convicing some students on XV(R) a few years ago that a...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2012, 10:55
Replies: 36
Views: 8,908
Posted By MountainMetman

Regarding the OP of words coming back to haunt us...

Regarding the OP of words coming back to haunt us - I feel that any statement about the military needs of/threats to the UK should be followed by the phrase "but of course any threat to the UK will...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2012, 00:06
Replies: 35
Views: 11,698
Posted By MountainMetman

After watching the Typhoon and GR4s at...

After watching the Typhoon and GR4s at Lossiemouth this afternoon, this was a wonderful way to end the day.

Oddly, the music goes quite well with Team America: World Police which is on in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2010, 22:44
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,712
Posted By MountainMetman

I take it there was nothing post worthy or...

I take it there was nothing post worthy or postable from the execs this morning then? Couldn't stay after my bit was done, had ops to brief...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2009, 21:00
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,938,902
Posted By MountainMetman

I don't care if the Chinese are using Segways for...

I don't care if the Chinese are using Segways for counter-terrorism, we can't use these for force protection!


or perhaps


Well Staish did say if we didn't take care of the new tractors we'd...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2009, 21:58
Replies: 27
Views: 5,032
Posted By MountainMetman

GF - yeah the cycle track is great from the camp...

GF - yeah the cycle track is great from the camp gates but from Lossie town itself you're on the main road until the roads join a mile down, not even any footpath! Most other points already said but...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2008, 19:14
Replies: 26
Views: 7,626
Posted By MountainMetman

SAR now 1564 flight. Most of the signs have...

SAR now 1564 flight.
Most of the signs have been changed, but not all.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2006, 11:27
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,938,902
Posted By MountainMetman

New CAA regulations required planes using BA's...

New CAA regulations required planes using BA's new "special" curry menu to be clearly identified.
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