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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2024, 20:39
Replies: 224
Views: 41,683
Posted By NRU74

LB I recall you did a time in Nicosia - did you...

LB
I recall you did a time in Nicosia - did you do any stations in a*sehole places like Idris, El Adem, Khormaksar etc - they had good memories from myself but I'd never want to go back.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2024, 16:46
Replies: 12
Views: 2,392
Posted By NRU74

I only asked a simple question

I only asked a simple question
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2024, 11:57
Replies: 12
Views: 2,392
Posted By NRU74

What is an RAF No 2 S/D Cap ?

What is an RAF No 2 S/D Cap ?
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jan 2024, 19:57
Replies: 118
Views: 69,602
Posted By NRU74

Also off topic: I flew on Victors in the RAF in...

Also off topic:
I flew on Victors in the RAF in the sixties and seventies. We had a co-pilot known as 'jaapie' - ie from South Africa- and he had a hand gun for which he had a licence..When we did...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2023, 18:29
Replies: 43
Views: 5,618
Posted By NRU74

Also slight thread drift We were on a Beverley...

Also slight thread drift
We were on a Beverley and flying from Lagos to Lubumbashi via a fuel stop in Douala. Unfortunately in Douala the number three wouldn't start as the starter motor was...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2023, 18:19
Replies: 94
Views: 19,676
Posted By NRU74

RAF GraduationsRAF Valley Air Vice-Marshal Fin...

RAF GraduationsRAF Valley
Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan, Director of the Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre, was the Reviewing Officer at No 4 Flying Training School, RAF Valley, on Dec 1...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2023, 18:02
Replies: 26
Views: 4,515
Posted By NRU74

A bit like Beagle, After the Valiants were...

A bit like Beagle,
After the Valiants were grounded at Wyton c Aug 64 I was lumbered with the task of listing the Mess's Silver.Superficially a simple task but it was a nightmare - the so called...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Nov 2023, 17:00
Replies: 15
Views: 2,370
Posted By NRU74

Do I recall that it was as 'Quiet as Aberdeen on...

Do I recall that it was as 'Quiet as Aberdeen on a Flag Day' ?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2023, 18:22
Replies: 86
Views: 26,946
Posted By NRU74

Old Duffer - Sorry - I wasn't criticising in any...

Old Duffer - Sorry - I wasn't criticising in any way !
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2023, 16:33
Replies: 86
Views: 26,946
Posted By NRU74

I was doing Aircrew Selection at Hornchurch in...

I was doing Aircrew Selection at Hornchurch in late 1960 or early '61 and I saw an SAC with 'Wings'. I couldn't ask him as he was riding a bike.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2023, 16:31
Replies: 210
Views: 48,978
Posted By NRU74

On my iPad it appears that he/she has a beard ? ...

On my iPad it appears that he/she has a beard ?
No idea if he/she is good at his/her job.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2023, 12:28
Replies: 284
Views: 84,086
Posted By NRU74

Once got diverted on Tankers into Lossie - I...

Once got diverted on Tankers into Lossie - I think Kinloss was closed and Marham clampers. We went in the bar and this Naval chap said 'What are you having?' We ordered five pints but the barman...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2023, 11:00
Replies: 47
Views: 6,667
Posted By NRU74

Were you the only one without a webbing belt ?

Were you the only one without a webbing belt ?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Sep 2023, 18:36
Replies: 14
Views: 1,562
Posted By NRU74

Were you on V Force ?

Were you on V Force ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Sep 2023, 20:04
Replies: 47
Views: 6,667
Posted By NRU74

I enlisted as an Officer Cadet at South Cerney in...

I enlisted as an Officer Cadet at South Cerney in '61, we (young) ex civilians had 423 followed by numbers up to a seven figure number, the former airmen , brats etc as Officer Cadets retained...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Aug 2023, 17:14
Replies: 64
Views: 7,814
Posted By NRU74

I was on Valiants but I don't recall any Decca...

I was on Valiants but I don't recall any Decca kit on the aircraft.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2023, 19:50
Replies: 22
Views: 8,311
Posted By NRU74

From a slightly earlier generation : Beverley -...

From a slightly earlier generation :
Beverley - Istres to Abingdon - approx 30 nm S of Paris the No4 stopped - after doing the checks there was an argument mainly between the Co Pilot and the Nav as...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jul 2023, 21:01
Replies: 26
Views: 19,436
Posted By NRU74

This was only a minor 'accident' I was on a...

This was only a minor 'accident'
I was on a so-called Pacific Ranger on Victor Tankers in c 1968 ish with the same Ken McClean (sp) as the Captain. We were en route from Offutt to McClellan and air...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jun 2023, 20:15
Replies: 24
Views: 2,496
Posted By NRU74

Can't help your query. Never actually been to...

Can't help your query.
Never actually been to Laverton but you may remember a Fly Past celebrating the 50 years of the RAAF in 1971.
We were a Victor Tanker crew on detachment to Edinburgh Field...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 18:05
Replies: 455
Views: 142,223
Posted By NRU74

Herod, Sorry, They've pulled the Flypast...

Herod,
Sorry,
They've pulled the Flypast route map where they'd screwed up the spelling of Royal W B
NRU
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 16:39
Replies: 455
Views: 142,223
Posted By NRU74

Re the Flypast route, anyone know where Wooten...

Re the Flypast route, anyone know where Wooten Basset is ?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2023, 20:52
Replies: 592
Views: 193,315
Posted By NRU74

Beags, Thanks for the video - I joined the...

Beags,
Thanks for the video - I joined the 'knife and fork course' at S Cerney in 1961 but I cannot identify any of the cadets - some of them must have gone to V Force or Transports, and they must...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2023, 19:33
Replies: 31
Views: 11,530
Posted By NRU74

I was on both Valiants and Victors for c 13 years...

I was on both Valiants and Victors for c 13 years and I never saw anyone 'puke' but I do recall twice (both of them pilots) having to ...ahem... evacuate their bowels in the ration tin, one in the UK...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2023, 08:18
Replies: 88
Views: 12,769
Posted By NRU74

A number of us on the Valiant squadron couldn't...

A number of us on the Valiant squadron couldn't vote in the 1964 election because we were under 21.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2023, 10:11
Replies: 93
Views: 25,354
Posted By NRU74

Warmtoast Looks very much like month one at S...

Warmtoast
Looks very much like month one at S Cerney in 1961 !
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2023, 21:11
Replies: 16
Views: 4,443
Posted By NRU74

Is 'pontifex' still on this site ? He could give...

Is 'pontifex' still on this site ? He could give some useful info pre 2003.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Mar 2023, 17:39
Replies: 15
Views: 1,529
Posted By NRU74

At the risk of thread drift to dj6- I flew...

At the risk of thread drift to dj6-
I flew (obviously as a pax) from Manchester early last year and I got to the head of the main security queue where one of the staff was then allocating pax to the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Mar 2023, 18:00
Replies: 50
Views: 4,207
Posted By NRU74

I always take a pic of the boarding pass on my...

I always take a pic of the boarding pass on my fairly old iphone so there's never any need for a broadband connection.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2023, 17:02
Replies: 4,378
Views: 904,589
Posted By NRU74

LTNman I think it probably was Greenline rather...

LTNman
I think it probably was Greenline rather than National Express as 757 rings a bell.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2023, 15:33
Replies: 4,378
Views: 904,589
Posted By NRU74

No need to use the DART. About 15 months ago my...

No need to use the DART.
About 15 months ago my flight from Luton was cancelled because of snow and I couldn't get back oop northish because of snow. I got the National Express coach from the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Feb 2023, 19:01
Replies: 4,378
Views: 904,589
Posted By NRU74

The Luton.gov.uk (Luton - Our Services) says it's...

The Luton.gov.uk (Luton - Our Services) says it's for, amongst others, concessionary pass holders and Luton residents can get a half off the fare.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Feb 2023, 12:25
Replies: 4,378
Views: 904,589
Posted By NRU74

Fortunately for us old buggahs if we need to use...

Fortunately for us old buggahs if we need to use Luton we can use our concessionary bus pass and travel free !
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2023, 13:53
Replies: 17
Views: 3,181
Posted By NRU74

I went to Hornchurch in 1960 when I was still 16....

I went to Hornchurch in 1960 when I was still 16. Joined in '61.
(I'd never come across the term 'Test in Advance' until I read it here.)
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2023, 13:38
Replies: 115
Views: 66,695
Posted By NRU74

I shot a young wild boar at Brüggen in c '76....

I shot a young wild boar at Brüggen in c '76. There was a 'High Seat' off the longer road from 431MU to the Golf Course.I chose to shoot one of the several younger ones as the sow could be both tough...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2023, 20:06
Replies: 113
Views: 25,975
Posted By NRU74

Slight thread drift - Anyone know where I can...

Slight thread drift -
Anyone know where I can 'gift' my Mess Kit - I don't want anything for it but perhaps someone can make a donation to a charity of their choice. It was made when I was 18 - over...
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