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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2024, 10:44
Replies: 159
Views: 28,239
Posted By Fitter2

Hi Chugalug Risking thread drift,...

Hi Chugalug

Risking thread drift, Churchwardens are the senior lay members of a church, responsible for the Church Buildings, churchyard (although how that applies on a service establishment is an...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2024, 15:13
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,593,009
Posted By Fitter2

Well, the Russians are the experts in banditism...

Well, the Russians are the experts in banditism and theft, so he should know.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2024, 10:23
Replies: 62
Views: 7,783
Posted By Fitter2

As much anti aircraft and missile systems as they...

As much anti aircraft and missile systems as they need. As much artillery ammunition as they can use. Long range (500km +) missiles.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2024, 12:51
Replies: 28
Views: 9,804
Posted By Fitter2

I have had described to me (in an unguarded...

I have had described to me (in an unguarded moment) the process by which a bidder to MOD ensures that the contract deliverables cannot possibly meet the operational needs, requiring expensive post...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2023, 16:52
Replies: 43
Views: 6,707
Posted By Fitter2

I worked in the oil industry for a while. One of...

I worked in the oil industry for a while. One of my colleagues recounted that in Libya in the 1960s a DC3 was loaded up, mostly freight, for a supply run to his oilfield. It barely got airborne by...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2023, 20:44
Replies: 1,144
Views: 615,604
Posted By Fitter2

Does a driver convicted of causing death by...

Does a driver convicted of causing death by dangerous driving receive a lifetime driving ban? The emotions of those close to one of those killed in the crash are understandable, but have no bearing...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2023, 15:27
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,593,009
Posted By Fitter2

If his body double needs a flak jacket, he must...

If his body double needs a flak jacket, he must be really (and justifiably) worried.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2023, 10:11
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,593,009
Posted By Fitter2

A bit pointless to remove PPrune posts, Russian...

A bit pointless to remove PPrune posts, Russian military bloggers have already widely circulated similar comments on their own platforms, and I think it's safe to assume the Kriminals read there too.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2023, 14:37
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,593,009
Posted By Fitter2

It is also presumably the route for supply of the...

It is also presumably the route for supply of the million artillery shells from N Korea. And it's a long way for a UKR Special forces operation. Local ant-conscription unrest?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2023, 11:08
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,593,009
Posted By Fitter2

Kerch Strait bridge - I can't see China financing...

Kerch Strait bridge - I can't see China financing its construction. Has Russia the capacity for a multi-billion dollar infrastructure project, when the odds on their retaining Crimea are maybe in...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2023, 12:18
Replies: 66
Views: 14,112
Posted By Fitter2

NutLoose posted Don't tell 'em Pike! ...

NutLoose posted


Don't tell 'em Pike!

Since my last clearing was at Coltishall in 1969, I think I'm safe now...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2023, 10:11
Replies: 22
Views: 3,162
Posted By Fitter2

For a few years not long ago I did some gliding...

For a few years not long ago I did some gliding out of Bloemfontein for a couple of weeks each winter. On the first occasion, initially my brain kept telling me I was flying East when the map and...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2023, 15:45
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,593,009
Posted By Fitter2

The other EU countries (even if only one or two)...

The other EU countries (even if only one or two) have the power to say 'No aid for Ukraine, not a cent in the budget for Hungary and Slovakia.' Two can play at ' No more Mr Nice guy'.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2023, 22:09
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,593,009
Posted By Fitter2

Previous examples are of 20th C wars (and the...

Previous examples are of 20th C wars (and the first examples fought with 19th C generals). The UKR forces are fighting a 21st C war (although their enemy may have failed to keep up).
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2023, 12:16
Replies: 14
Views: 4,689
Posted By Fitter2

We did have proper aeroplanes once (and an RAF...

We did have proper aeroplanes once (and an RAF airfield to fly them from.)

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(Photo ©...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2023, 12:02
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,593,009
Posted By Fitter2

Antman (2nd post; another Ruzzian troll or just a...

Antman (2nd post; another Ruzzian troll or just a new alias?)


Without their western customer base the Chinese economy would collapse. They care.



And Russia isn't ?
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2023, 09:24
Replies: 30
Views: 7,508
Posted By Fitter2

The Lightning F1A sim at Coltishall was no...

The Lightning F1A sim at Coltishall was no motion, with the roller 'blind' scenery (mounted vertically) and camera tracking across it with rotation and bank movement. It only represented a small area...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2023, 15:24
Replies: 104
Views: 18,330
Posted By Fitter2

Big Pistons Forever: Oh dear, who has...

Big Pistons Forever:


Oh dear, who has been reading Russian propaganda. Any Russian occupation from mediaeval times until the 20thC was the Kievan Rus. You might be familiar from recent news...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 12:30
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,593,009
Posted By Fitter2

I despair at people who feel it necessary to say...

I despair at people who feel it necessary to say 'I know more than you do' and demonstrate it.

All information is of use to the enemy (including what is know about them).

Careless talk still...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2023, 11:30
Replies: 30
Views: 9,258
Posted By Fitter2

Regarding low flying risks, it is my personal...

Regarding low flying risks, it is my personal experience (admittedly at groundspeeds under 150kts) that the lower you fly, the easier it is to judge height above ground and obstacles. Buccaneer and...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2023, 10:31
Replies: 24
Views: 9,064
Posted By Fitter2

Re the closed canopy - when working in a...

Re the closed canopy - when working in a Lightning cockpit one had to use the manual pump to be able to operate the opening hydraulic jack, and then fit the canopy open lock. the canopy would slowly...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2023, 11:21
Replies: 10,299
Views: 4,593,009
Posted By Fitter2

fdr: etc. etc. ad nauseam True, but...

fdr:

etc. etc. ad nauseam

True, but it's pointless pointing out to criminals that they are breaking laws, the only way of stopping them is by force and punishment.

grimweasel:

Some of us...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2023, 10:53
Replies: 97
Views: 29,294
Posted By Fitter2

We had a nice loose formation low-level rotary...

We had a nice loose formation low-level rotary flypast view from my front window as they returned to Benson. Full marks for decision making on the part of whoever had the unenviable job, and the...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2023, 22:27
Replies: 38
Views: 6,469
Posted By Fitter2

An amusing story, sadly totally fictional ...

An amusing story, sadly totally fictional

https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-nasa-pens-idUSL1N2MQ1RR
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2023, 14:40
Replies: 141
Views: 26,379
Posted By Fitter2

Chevvron In the 'good' old days of...

Chevvron


In the 'good' old days of gliding competitions where crews chased their pilots round the countryside, my wife became adept at identifying the best route down many a country road. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2023, 10:49
Replies: 17
Views: 3,140
Posted By Fitter2

In 1958, age 15 I went to Hornchurch when...

In 1958, age 15 I went to Hornchurch when applying for an RAF Scholarship (money to see me through A levels). Did the aptitude & medical tests and interviews. On Day 3 about a third of us (the others...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2023, 09:06
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By Fitter2

I am not sure what FlightDetent's first language...

I am not sure what FlightDetent's first language is, so unable to decipher precisely what his (her?) point is; in any case the posts deserve to be in the JB Ukraine thread, if anywhere
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2023, 22:04
Replies: 50
Views: 9,813
Posted By Fitter2

Hi Chevvron (by the way, are any still flying? I...

Hi Chevvron (by the way, are any still flying? I watched Derek Piggott demo the prototype at Booker)



Ian was writing about the first no-lights landing trial in April 1987, it rapidly (as you...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2023, 15:12
Replies: 50
Views: 9,813
Posted By Fitter2

Chevvron mentioned Wing Commander Ian Strachan...

Chevvron mentioned Wing Commander Ian Strachan (one time boss of B Sqdn A&AEE Boscombe Down and Wingco Flying Farnborough) in his post #34. Ian tells me "Initially we used a LLTV camera in the nose...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2023, 21:39
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By Fitter2

How long ago did the 3rd Reich Germany invade the...

How long ago did the 3rd Reich Germany invade the USSR (including Ukraine), and did far fewer rapes and murders in Ukraine than the USSR when they came back the other way?

How long ago (a clue,...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2023, 15:58
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By Fitter2

The German excuse appears to be fear of Russian...

The German excuse appears to be fear of Russian escalation. Russia (without direct external escalation) has continued to escalate itself. (Long range missiles targeting critical infrastructure,...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2023, 21:05
Replies: 22
Views: 7,377
Posted By Fitter2

Hi wrecker. Yes, ...

Hi wrecker. Yes,
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This one.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2023, 18:02
Replies: 22
Views: 7,377
Posted By Fitter2

65/66 I think (or maybe a little later, Ed...

65/66 I think (or maybe a little later, Ed Meddings was CFI in 65.) I know because I organised the closing down dinner in71 when Moonrakers shut down. I wondered if it was the same S/L Whitaker. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2023, 09:28
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By Fitter2

None of the current speculative posters (myself...

None of the current speculative posters (myself included) are party to the UKR General Staff information and planning. What we do know is that when they were ready they were able to mount a...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2023, 11:49
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By Fitter2

ctatik: Russia has reached a stationary...

ctatik:


Russia has reached a stationary point, it can maintain its position by throwing cannon fodder in mass, Chinese korean War tactics, and wearing out their artillery systems faster than...
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