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Search: Posts Made By: papa_sierra
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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2024, 13:03
Replies: 50
Views: 14,666
Posted By papa_sierra

Whenever the Beverley is mentioned it always...

Whenever the Beverley is mentioned it always triggers a memory of two of our entry at RAF Halton who died in the crash of a Beverley in Malaya in 1967....
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2024, 13:48
Replies: 224
Views: 44,888
Posted By papa_sierra

If you haven't got the latest iphone or an...

If you haven't got the latest iphone or an Android phone with NFC (Near Field Communication) apply via the paper route. 2 hours of my life I won't get back.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2023, 15:02
Replies: 256
Views: 98,366
Posted By papa_sierra

The Red Arrows display team is in "special...

The Red Arrows display team is in "special measures" after a report found predatory behaviour towards women was "widespread and normalised".
...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2023, 14:35
Replies: 67
Views: 15,099
Posted By papa_sierra

Please, please stop calling it 'The Property...

Please, please stop calling it 'The Property Ladder'. That presupposes that once on everything will be rosy and your 'asset' will continue to grow in value. I can see some broken rungs in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2023, 15:11
Replies: 13
Views: 3,303
Posted By papa_sierra

I thought I recognised the name. Inspector for...

I thought I recognised the name. Inspector for the PFA, now LAA. https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/17804013.bradford-born-ernie-horsfall-still-working-official-aircraft-inspector---101/
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2023, 11:51
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,507
Posted By papa_sierra

I know it is a long read, but it is definitely a...

I know it is a long read, but it is definitely a 'know thine enemy' piece.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2022, 17:43
Replies: 77
Views: 21,847
Posted By papa_sierra

Thanks for that, appreciated. Was nearby on that...

Thanks for that, appreciated. Was nearby on that night, weather wasn't the best.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2022, 14:19
Replies: 77
Views: 21,847
Posted By papa_sierra

Very surprised that this accident hasn't been...

Very surprised that this accident hasn't been mentioned - BBC News | UK | Fatal police air crash investigation (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/190543.stm) (Couldn't find AAIB report).
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2022, 15:22
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,507
Posted By papa_sierra

I think the world is getting to saturation point...

I think the world is getting to saturation point with the bile emanating from various Russian mouth pieces. Time to say enough is enough and corral them back in there own territory. A good summation...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2022, 09:18
Replies: 101
Views: 23,637
Posted By papa_sierra

Time for Finningley to be taken back into the...

Time for Finningley to be taken back into the fold !
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2022, 17:21
Replies: 98
Views: 19,701
Posted By papa_sierra

Before Fitness Test. ...

Before Fitness Test.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1406x1054/seletar_d673281167de903a4c0fad540b45825d4b691d1a.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2022, 11:27
Replies: 31
Views: 10,577
Posted By papa_sierra

With a lowered vizor nobody would know it was the...

With a lowered vizor nobody would know it was the 'Convict' (Thanks to the Guardian's John Crace for the epitaph).
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2022, 09:55
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,507
Posted By papa_sierra

They can polish it up, but it is still leaking...

They can polish it up, but it is still leaking oil.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/925x617/russia_t_62m_tank_504506bcad5d8cd8a21dd856f81ee3b19221bc69.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2022, 18:00
Replies: 162
Views: 24,623
Posted By papa_sierra

Thanks, lost the plot when they became Aviators.

Thanks, lost the plot when they became Aviators.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2022, 17:38
Replies: 162
Views: 24,623
Posted By papa_sierra

Well I cannot find a mention - link please...

Well I cannot find a mention - link please (iusedtobe a J/T)
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2022, 12:14
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,507
Posted By papa_sierra

Is UK MOD checking out whether supplied rockets...

Is UK MOD checking out whether supplied rockets will reach Snake Island. https://www.qinetiq.com/en/aberporth/public-safety/information-for-mariners (click on weekly programme).
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th May 2022, 15:59
Replies: 19
Views: 3,034
Posted By papa_sierra

There is one at Wickenby. Photo is not mine but...

There is one at Wickenby. Photo is not mine but is copyrighted to Kevin Mape.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1095x730/wickenby_aircraft_97a6085775ce7de294f3432b224672a2984de5c5.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2022, 10:33
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,507
Posted By papa_sierra

Could very well be. ...

Could very well be.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1886x596/another_russian_misshap_539d5fbb161f8b8738e1c4f1fb172d4589f66e21.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2022, 12:14
Replies: 444
Views: 179,404
Posted By papa_sierra

Global Hawk over the area, so maybe an update...

Global Hawk over the area, so maybe an update soon.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2021, 12:44
Replies: 19
Views: 6,949
Posted By papa_sierra

RAF Mona

Cannot find the original thread, but sooner or later 'comeuppance' happens. https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/couple-lose-court-action-over-21298199
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jun 2021, 16:11
Replies: 140
Views: 36,036
Posted By papa_sierra

Ask the folk on Anglesey about noisy aircraft, I...

Ask the folk on Anglesey about noisy aircraft, I think they would be unanimous in the Texans.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2021, 15:40
Replies: 8
Views: 3,417
Posted By papa_sierra

Living in a quiet part of Wales, I would be...

Living in a quiet part of Wales, I would be willing to take my share to even it out.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2021, 13:06
Replies: 8
Views: 3,417
Posted By papa_sierra

Texan T1

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-55943431

So why are they so noisy and is it being addressed by the hierarchy ?
Forum: Tech Log
28th Nov 2020, 10:18
Replies: 32
Views: 7,105
Posted By papa_sierra

Don't forget the spanners that have to be...

Don't forget the spanners that have to be 'reworked' to get in awkward spaces. You wouldn't want to use your expensive ones for that. Got quite a few with ground down ends and funny bends.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Nov 2020, 11:01
Replies: 32
Views: 7,105
Posted By papa_sierra

Just looked on Nutloose's ebay site, nostalgia...

Just looked on Nutloose's ebay site, nostalgia central. These look just the job, although we used to make our own from scrap....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Oct 2020, 17:57
Replies: 1,274
Views: 648,545
Posted By papa_sierra

I think that the Ka7 flown solo was slightly...

I think that the Ka7 flown solo was slightly better at soaring than the same flown in a Ka13 due to the uninterrupted wing. I did like the Ka2.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Oct 2020, 12:46
Replies: 23
Views: 8,980
Posted By papa_sierra

It may have been that there was no swivel in the...

It may have been that there was no swivel in the attachment to the carb mixture arm. The broken cable looks like a fatigue failure. Have had it happen on a solid rudder cable on takeoff.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Oct 2020, 12:05
Replies: 92
Views: 33,095
Posted By papa_sierra

Big brother of Tallboy here at Bielefeld Viaduct ...

Big brother of Tallboy here at Bielefeld Viaduct https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeUQKl81aN4
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2020, 10:44
Replies: 21
Views: 10,486
Posted By papa_sierra

He delivered XH648 to Duxford on it's last flight...

He delivered XH648 to Duxford on it's last flight and we delivered a 3 tonner full of ground equipment and spares. The mean minded folk then sent a bowser to drain the fuel left in the aircraft !
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2020, 11:04
Replies: 8
Views: 2,394
Posted By papa_sierra

Would make a very unique glamping pod.

Would make a very unique glamping pod.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2020, 14:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,223
Posted By papa_sierra

Try Anglia Sailplanes | SERVICING . REPAIRS ....

Try Anglia Sailplanes | SERVICING . REPAIRS . RESTORATION . SPARES . HARNESSES (http://www.angliasailplanes.co.uk/) I think that Stu used to make up the kits.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jun 2020, 11:08
Replies: 26
Views: 6,248
Posted By papa_sierra

A good day out (when some sort of normality...

A good day out (when some sort of normality returns) is a visit to https://www.metheringhamairfield.co.uk/ where at least the pump house for the FIDO installation is on display. The airfield has gone...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2020, 09:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,412
Posted By papa_sierra

I was lying in bed this morning reading through...

I was lying in bed this morning reading through the above. My wife looked over my shoulder and walked away shaking her head !!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2020, 17:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,412
Posted By papa_sierra

Vulcan Items

Shown on the Vulcan To The Sky for sale website is an item for 'Fathers Day' which is causing a bit of head scratching. Can anyone identify the item and say where it was located and for what. It was...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2020, 10:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,813
Posted By papa_sierra

Probably then came up the Tanat valley going...

Probably then came up the Tanat valley going west, more please. A photo from a couple of days before....
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