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Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2014, 19:28
Replies: 927
Views: 425,168
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Farewell PPRuNE It started so well and has...

Farewell PPRuNE

It started so well and has descended over the years into a mediocre shop for one-sided vitriolic diatribes and personal insults. I hope the 'crusading' does more good than...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2014, 20:28
Replies: 927
Views: 425,168
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Quote: Can someone explain to me, succinctly,...

Quote:
Can someone explain to me, succinctly, what it is about the RAF variant of Rivet Joint that is expected to not be airworthy?

I'm told the RAF 'variant' of Rivet Joint is identical to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2014, 15:32
Replies: 272
Views: 48,990
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Here's a bite...

Right Alfred the Great...you have got my blood up.

A ship travels at 12-20kts, so unless it's in the right place already, everyone who survived the crash at 30W will probably die. It takes too...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2014, 20:23
Replies: 927
Views: 425,168
Posted By FATTER GATOR

You should know mate, why don't you let us in on...

You should know mate, why don't you let us in on it instead of fishing around for someone to sound off.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2013, 20:23
Replies: 6
Views: 2,705
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Barry Doggett is one of the nicest senior...

Barry Doggett is one of the nicest senior officers I have had the pleasure to meet. Top chap.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2013, 07:52
Replies: 14
Views: 3,213
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Well, every day is a school day! Love the...

Well, every day is a school day!

Love the Russian arrester-hook maypole...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2013, 20:10
Replies: 14
Views: 3,213
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Interesting. The jet seems to be held on the red...

Interesting. The jet seems to be held on the red chocks while the throttles are advanced, they then snap flush with the deck and off you go.

I have never seen that before. Anyone else seen that...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2013, 17:54
Replies: 2,582
Views: 648,385
Posted By FATTER GATOR

What does ROTFL mean?

What does ROTFL mean?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2013, 19:00
Replies: 78
Views: 26,570
Posted By FATTER GATOR

I remember somebody telling me the Javelin wasn't...

I remember somebody telling me the Javelin wasn't much cop at aerobatic manoeuvres either...and that's worrying for a fighter.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2013, 13:25
Replies: 646
Views: 157,200
Posted By FATTER GATOR

On a different Sqn at Kinloss they had a chap...

On a different Sqn at Kinloss they had a chap known as Otter. His wife hated the name and complained to the Boss.

Instead he became NOtter - Not Otter

After another complaint he became...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jul 2013, 20:07
Replies: 927
Views: 425,168
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Great news that it flew yesterday. When does 51...

Great news that it flew yesterday. When does 51 squadron get it?
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jun 2013, 19:43
Replies: 40
Views: 7,449
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Nothing more than idle speculation. Your pay...

Nothing more than idle speculation. Your pay increments will not disappear at the next AFPRB, or the NEM. I would bet my pension on it...perhaps fewer increments over the same period to reach the...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2013, 20:43
Replies: 51
Views: 10,037
Posted By FATTER GATOR

My IOT graduation was one of the proudest days of...

My IOT graduation was one of the proudest days of my life. My parents (RIP) were delighted, my girlfriend was impressed and it set me up for the rest of my career.

I'm appalled that our brightest...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2013, 22:33
Replies: 34
Views: 5,860
Posted By FATTER GATOR

I suppose it is nostalgia from a can-do era. The...

I suppose it is nostalgia from a can-do era. The days are gone of P&F's refinishing a piece of sqn memorabilia or doing the yard-arm because he thinks it's a bit tatty-looking. They would do it...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2013, 21:01
Replies: 78
Views: 26,618
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Great stuff with the Tirpitz bulkhead!

I can vouch for the PSAB 111sqn pennant. Second hand anyway from the MR2 det. Serves them right for having a '24hr combat operations-DO NOT DISTURB' sign on their front door. I nicked that when I...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2013, 06:48
Replies: 927
Views: 425,168
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Is it here already?:)

Is it here already?:)
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2013, 13:27
Replies: 23
Views: 5,574
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Lord Stirrup made a Knight of the Garter

BBC News - Lord Stirrup made Knight of the Garter by the Queen (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22257870)

Just seen this on the BBC website. I had no idea he was so well regarded by The Queen!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2013, 08:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,735
Posted By FATTER GATOR

I don't get it...

I don't get it...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2013, 08:36
Replies: 71
Views: 9,336
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Standing-by for spears

Standing-by for spears
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2013, 08:35
Replies: 71
Views: 9,336
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Kack article from the 'Professor', however... ...

Kack article from the 'Professor', however...

Perhaps the RAF should have a much greater proportion of reserves including FTRS.

That way the FTRS can help defend the nation at home without...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2013, 08:17
Replies: 105
Views: 30,596
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Good on the Seedcorn guys if they are having a...

Good on the Seedcorn guys if they are having a nice time. It's the good times we have that remind us why we joined in the first place.

And- egdg lovie-I wouldn't exactly call it over for the RAF...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2013, 06:48
Replies: 17
Views: 3,788
Posted By FATTER GATOR

And once you had finished flying for the day, you...

And once you had finished flying for the day, you could just pop your Gnat back in the toy box until tomorrow.

Great aeroplane. Are there any still flying in the UK?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2013, 18:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,245
Posted By FATTER GATOR

What a load of horse.

I'm sure the facts are correct but the conclusions are single minded and clearly agenda driven. Only the last paragraph is related to the title. The rest of the article is facts and figures loosely...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2013, 08:20
Replies: 41
Views: 14,057
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Finally given up

BBC reporting that the search is officially off.

BBC News - Search for 'buried Spitfires' in Burma called off (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21483187)

Shame really.

There's a well...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2013, 18:46
Replies: 11
Views: 2,267
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Must clean the house, this dust gets in your...

Must clean the house, this dust gets in your eyes...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2012, 22:00
Replies: 61
Views: 22,894
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Desperately sad events. My heart goes out family,...

Desperately sad events. My heart goes out family, friends and my heart goes out to the team.

Keep doing what you do so well, it thrills me every time I see it.

The inquest must have been very...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2012, 06:21
Replies: 127
Views: 25,063
Posted By FATTER GATOR

I wonder how many sonobuoys you can get on a UAV?

I wonder how many sonobuoys you can get on a UAV?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2012, 03:29
Replies: 79
Views: 32,249
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Now departed again! Follow the link in the first...

Now departed again! Follow the link in the first post to see an impressive short field PABTO take-off! I bet V1 came up really quickly and rotate seemed like an eternity!

There are some...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2012, 06:24
Replies: 243
Views: 40,610
Posted By FATTER GATOR

I suppose it depends on what you would call...

I suppose it depends on what you would call 'independence'.

If we are talking about total economic, political, judicial, social and geographical independence-with no reliance on the rest of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2012, 09:00
Replies: 20
Views: 7,078
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Inspiring tale. Thanks for sharing it with...

Inspiring tale.

Thanks for sharing it with us.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2012, 08:12
Replies: 25
Views: 6,007
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Only if you consider ISTAR to be purely in...

Only if you consider ISTAR to be purely in support of a Land Commander. Actually that's a small (but admittedly rather time consuming) part of what ISTAR is all about.

That said I would be...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2012, 13:32
Replies: 23
Views: 6,092
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Page 4 'Departmental Responsibilities' has got...

Page 4 'Departmental Responsibilities' has got Sir Stephen Dalton and Sir Stuart Peach listed as Air Marshal - they are both Air Chief Marshals.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2012, 18:30
Replies: 119
Views: 18,552
Posted By FATTER GATOR

Drill practice is coming along well...

[YOUTUBE]Monty Python's Military Fairy - YouTube[YOUTUBE]

Aside from the leave/public expense debate, I'm sure all involved will have a nice day.

I'm off to polish my Allegro...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2012, 15:53
Replies: 17
Views: 3,601
Posted By FATTER GATOR

I visited the site in 2001, before the road was...

I visited the site in 2001, before the road was improved and then visited again in 2007. They had moved F/O Watkinson's grave 'wall' about 50m back from the new road, but it was rather obscure.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2012, 09:59
Replies: 7
Views: 3,558
Posted By FATTER GATOR

This could be part of the pre-delivery / refit...

This could be part of the pre-delivery / refit test schedule for Pakistan who I believe operate a few now. Any clue as to the markings on this one?

Or it could be a capability demonstrator for...
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