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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2021, 17:15
Replies: 288
Views: 143,891
Posted By Cubanate

I take your point LB, although, as an...

I take your point LB, although, as an ex-Bruggenite 1974 - 1977 and 1980 - 1982, I might disagree :E, but I'm thinking of what's around now :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2021, 15:56
Replies: 288
Views: 143,891
Posted By Cubanate

And now .......??

And now .......??
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2021, 09:23
Replies: 278
Views: 59,383
Posted By Cubanate

The sound of Hunters at a busy RAF Chivenor in...

The sound of Hunters at a busy RAF Chivenor in the 60s, when I was but a wee boy and lived in MQs near the end of the runway
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2019, 08:11
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,013,418
Posted By Cubanate

Hoskins was surprised at the speed of the turn as...

Hoskins was surprised at the speed of the turn as he was barely out of the aircraft.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2019, 15:28
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,216,658
Posted By Cubanate

Sorry, I'm struggling and short of time so OH...

Sorry, I'm struggling and short of time so OH please
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2019, 14:25
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,216,658
Posted By Cubanate

Kinloss under construction?

Kinloss under construction?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2019, 08:01
Replies: 398
Views: 268,029
Posted By Cubanate

Farewell Tornado. Shame they couldn't have flown...

Farewell Tornado. Shame they couldn't have flown over INV on their way to/from Tain/Lossie. Many ex-Service personnel at the airport where, for years, Tornados did practice approaches and...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2019, 13:57
Replies: 13
Views: 1,732
Posted By Cubanate

Signed....

Signed....
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2019, 08:29
Replies: 157
Views: 45,520
Posted By Cubanate

I most certainly didn't see one in Akrotiri or...

I most certainly didn't see one in Akrotiri or Alconbury and I've never seen a SR71 in Okinawa.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2018, 14:41
Replies: 13
Views: 4,043
Posted By Cubanate

The Empest is coming, allegedly

The Empest is coming, allegedly
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2018, 14:51
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,013,418
Posted By Cubanate

This is not the time start the Hokey Cokey...

This is not the time start the Hokey Cokey Skipper, we've got to debrief!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2018, 15:25
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,013,418
Posted By Cubanate

Pull up! Pull up! The pole hanging on our left...

Pull up! Pull up! The pole hanging on our left wing is going to hit the house!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2018, 15:35
Replies: 120
Views: 28,359
Posted By Cubanate

One of my best-ever curries was in 1990 on-board...

One of my best-ever curries was in 1990 on-board a VC10 taking Gurkhas from Nepal to the UK, via Nairobi The flight was over-catered so I got to have 3!!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2018, 10:33
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,013,418
Posted By Cubanate

Now, how do you transition from the hover?

Now, how do you transition from the hover?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Aug 2018, 10:08
Replies: 29
Views: 8,105
Posted By Cubanate

Not so Pontious, Several years ago Inverness...

Not so Pontious,

Several years ago Inverness Airport was fogged in and all flights diverted to Kinloss. Arrived there to turn the flights and the RAF boys had sunglasses on and were in shorts and...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
13th Apr 2018, 13:39
Replies: 43
Views: 23,298
Posted By Cubanate

I think Aero Handling 'went' some years ago and,...

I think Aero Handling 'went' some years ago and, early last year, ASIG became Dalcross Handling (Aberdeen) Ltd, sister company of Dalcross Handling in Inverness
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2017, 11:08
Replies: 37
Views: 9,853
Posted By Cubanate

Why not re-open RAF Kinloss (keeping the RE...

Why not re-open RAF Kinloss (keeping the RE there) and operate it as a satellite of Lossie. One Stn Cdr, HQ, OC Ops, OC Eng, etc and each airfield would have a secure diversion close by. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 10:14
Replies: 367
Views: 106,799
Posted By Cubanate

Wouldn't it also be sensible and cost-effective...

Wouldn't it also be sensible and cost-effective to base the P8s at Kinloss, with the REs remaining there as a lodger unit? Loads of space for Joint Warrior, long runway, simulator, BFIs,...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 15:16
Replies: 94
Views: 16,182
Posted By Cubanate

Just a thought, Outlawpete Kinloss is easier...

Just a thought, Outlawpete

Kinloss is easier to get to than Lossie, has a railway station, a nice long runway and, sadly, loads of ramp space and accommodation :( The weather is probably better...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2013, 08:31
Replies: 224
Views: 56,146
Posted By Cubanate

Bruggen again, mid-Winter. As an MDF Commander I...

Bruggen again, mid-Winter. As an MDF Commander I receive a report that a group of protesting 'locals' were preventing 14 Sqn Jaguars from leaving the Sqn dispersal. Arrived on scene to find...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2013, 13:03
Replies: 224
Views: 56,146
Posted By Cubanate

Bruggen, early Eighties, at the end of a TACEVAL...

Bruggen, early Eighties, at the end of a TACEVAL and on broadcaster's retirement:

"Standby for broadcast. This is the COC ......... and this is the sound of Champagne (sound of Champers being...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2013, 11:48
Replies: 235
Views: 45,973
Posted By Cubanate

STP, It is indeed only slightly different;...

STP,

It is indeed only slightly different; there are a couple of items in there that I don't remember from the JP5A pre-take off checks. But you're probably younger than me!:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2013, 14:50
Replies: 235
Views: 45,973
Posted By Cubanate

Apologies. #86 must be and old drill that I just...

Apologies. #86 must be and old drill that I just have forgotten :O since no one has offered an answer to what the old drill was.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2013, 11:51
Replies: 235
Views: 45,973
Posted By Cubanate

TAFFIOHHHCCP from 1979?

TAFFIOHHHCCP from 1979?
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2012, 14:53
Replies: 55
Views: 10,276
Posted By Cubanate

Loud bang heard when departing aircraft

Loud bang heard when departing aircraft
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2012, 11:05
Replies: 180
Views: 32,656
Posted By Cubanate

One of my first aerobatic manoeuvres in a JP5A -...

One of my first aerobatic manoeuvres in a JP5A - Simples!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Sep 2012, 08:14
Replies: 22
Views: 7,359
Posted By Cubanate

'End Lightning' more like XV490!:E

'End Lightning' more like XV490!:E
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2011, 08:44
Replies: 54
Views: 10,516
Posted By Cubanate

Visited there in 1968 and stayed for 2 weeks in...

Visited there in 1968 and stayed for 2 weeks in the Runnymede Hotel. Flew to RAAF Butterworth in a RNZAF Bristol Freighter from RAF Tengah, and returned 'home' to Seletar in a RAF Andover. Happy...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2010, 12:35
Replies: 268
Views: 137,958
Posted By Cubanate

As told to me by an ex-Army...

As told to me by an ex-Army colleague................

Scots Guards RSM in recruiting office to potential officer recruit (POR) who has listed his preferences as follows:

1. Scots Guards
2. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2010, 17:58
Replies: 268
Views: 137,958
Posted By Cubanate

Second hand story which might need verifying,...

Second hand story which might need verifying, although I knew pilot and was based there. RAFG Premier Jaguar Wing, early '80s. Young Jag pilot, recently arrived and working up to CR on an early...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2010, 15:15
Replies: 288
Views: 143,891
Posted By Cubanate

Shame this thread has to die like that. Come on...

Shame this thread has to die like that. Come on folks, keep them coming (the comparisons, I mean)!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2010, 15:04
Replies: 268
Views: 137,958
Posted By Cubanate

They're beginning to come back to me ..... ...

They're beginning to come back to me .....

OCTU, late '70s. Have learned to polish Lightning prototypes, and, by now, 'Fighter Pilot' TV crew have b*99ered off. Things back to normal. On grass...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2010, 12:05
Replies: 268
Views: 137,958
Posted By Cubanate

OCTU RAF Henlow, late '70s, learning how to...

OCTU RAF Henlow, late '70s, learning how to polish prototype Lightnings and trying to avoid the cameras filming 'Fighter Pilot'. On the parade ground early one Winter morn, being taught how to march...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2009, 08:07
Replies: 37
Views: 8,184
Posted By Cubanate

There are many more good things about the RAF...

There are many more good things about the RAF than you realise when you're serving. It's only when you leave and work in civvy street that you fully understand what these are:{:ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2009, 09:30
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,013,418
Posted By Cubanate

The Carabinieri Light Armoured Squad make a rapid...

The Carabinieri Light Armoured Squad make a rapid withdrawal, covering their rear as they go.
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