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Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2024, 20:37
Replies: 134
Views: 24,500
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Just to add a bit for LB. When I was at Lossie...

Just to add a bit for LB. When I was at Lossie Sir W was Staish and I recall once having to to let Sir W in to meet a VIP during a Minival as he'd forgotten the password and the guard has stopped him...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2023, 20:20
Replies: 16
Views: 7,676
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Was this accident not the origin of the...

Was this accident not the origin of the apocryphal story? The SAR chopper picked up Dim first and then picked up Al who, on entering the chopper, uttered the memorable words: 'Hi Dim how long have...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2023, 20:56
Replies: 47
Views: 6,517
Posted By CharlieJuliet

RAF Service Numbers

Don't see many Colonials posting here. I joined up in Nairobi in '63 and was 52004** - those at Cerney with me from the UK were 423******* etc. Once attested my father took me straight round to the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Apr 2023, 20:11
Replies: 19
Views: 1,876
Posted By CharlieJuliet

We certainly had a Varsity in my time - 83 - 85 -...

We certainly had a Varsity in my time - 83 - 85 - WL 679. It was used for research into various systems that were installed.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2023, 21:46
Replies: 50
Views: 9,801
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Chevvron: we certainly landed Jaguar ZB 615 at...

Chevvron: we certainly landed Jaguar ZB 615 at Farnborough at night, but I am not sure if we did that with XW566. We did not land the Tornado at Farnborough although we did one flyby ( I think it was...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2023, 20:48
Replies: 69
Views: 21,274
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Would agree looks like an F/O. After Basic in '63...

Would agree looks like an F/O. After Basic in '63 got my wings and was a P/O so think most before me would be similar. Didn't get F/o till 2nd tour.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2022, 21:36
Replies: 19
Views: 4,584
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Hi Scott, I went through the OCU in 65 - 66 and...

Hi Scott,
I went through the OCU in 65 - 66 and don't recall any extra manuals (I am sure we got the odd precis - didn't keep any - but nothing in book form). The only info was that in the then...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2022, 21:16
Replies: 33
Views: 9,352
Posted By CharlieJuliet

This Hunter probably has a Martin Baker Mk 4 seat...

This Hunter probably has a Martin Baker Mk 4 seat in it (although some single seaters had earlier seats), and this seat has a 80 ft/sec gun which is at the limit for damaging your back (rocket seats...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2022, 20:37
Replies: 34
Views: 9,841
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Anyone remember Lossiemouth in the early 80's...

Anyone remember Lossiemouth in the early 80's when the Staish used to appear at Met Briefing and sit down to: 8.30 in 5 4 3 2 1 - but the actual time was set on his a*** hitting the chair. For a...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2022, 22:17
Replies: 5
Views: 2,304
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Yes we received one last year. Not sure why they...

Yes we received one last year. Not sure why they don't know who has renewed. Maybe hoping for a double payment!!
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2022, 21:31
Replies: 162
Views: 201,499
Posted By CharlieJuliet

I was, I think, 186 course at Cerney ('63). As I...

I was, I think, 186 course at Cerney ('63). As I remember there was a gentleman who had been medically recoursed and was still a Sgt waiting to graduate who supervised our bang seat demo on he rig.....
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2021, 20:31
Replies: 97
Views: 21,252
Posted By CharlieJuliet

I have a couple of memories of the 'eating...

I have a couple of memories of the 'eating command' eateries. First was after diverting from Binbrookone misty night with several other Lightnings and, as always, going straight to the aircrew feeder...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2021, 21:40
Replies: 63
Views: 17,961
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Tornado F 2

In 1987, at EPTS, we exchanged our Lightning T5 XS 422 for a Tornado F2 ZD 935.. Whilst the F2 acceleration at low level exceeded that of the Lightning any hope of level supersonic flight at 40,000...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Sep 2021, 13:32
Replies: 16
Views: 3,236
Posted By CharlieJuliet

According to the FRCs that I have at Issue 2 the...

According to the FRCs that I have at Issue 2 the limit was 2.0M/650 knots clean and 2.0M/625 knots with AAR probe. My memory is that we were limited in the 60's to 2.0M/525 knots. Anyone remember...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2021, 20:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Yes, 14 June 68 was in 5 Sqn's 4 ship flying C...

Yes, 14 June 68 was in 5 Sqn's 4 ship flying C (which was either XR 757 or XS 923 - and I think it was 923 by then). See that we flew on the nest day for a public day.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2021, 20:30
Replies: 186
Views: 46,558
Posted By CharlieJuliet

XT 910 2 sorties S/L Pete Highton was the Captain

XT 910 2 sorties S/L Pete Highton was the Captain
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2021, 20:26
Replies: 186
Views: 46,558
Posted By CharlieJuliet

On revisiting my logbook I see Coningsby to...

On revisiting my logbook I see Coningsby to Valley on March 3 1968. From memory (I was on 1 course 228 OCU) we were in the midst of poor weather and few aircraft, and the OCU decided to try and find...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2021, 18:27
Replies: 186
Views: 46,558
Posted By CharlieJuliet

I thought that we were a 12 ship, but will bow to...

I thought that we were a 12 ship, but will bow to Paddy's better memory. I remember that we flew at low level in loose formation in some pretty bad weather. As we neared Bardsey Island, our I/P, we...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2021, 20:46
Replies: 186
Views: 46,558
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Interesting to see #85. On 1 July 1969 6 Sqn,...

Interesting to see #85. On 1 July 1969 6 Sqn, from Coningsby, did a flypast over Carnarvon with 12 Phantoms for the Prince of Wales Investiture; we were meant to be joined by XX Lightnings which had...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2021, 21:55
Replies: 186
Views: 46,558
Posted By CharlieJuliet

First trip to Valley for an Open Day weekend...

First trip to Valley for an Open Day weekend 18/20 June 1965 in 85 Sqn Binbrook Meteor F8 WK 654 and then not again till on MPC. Lightning Firestreak was from 5 Sqn F6 XS894 28 April 1967, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2021, 21:21
Replies: 186
Views: 46,558
Posted By CharlieJuliet

OOPs not sure why that came out twice - sorry!!...

OOPs not sure why that came out twice - sorry!! Now fixed!
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2021, 21:20
Replies: 186
Views: 46,558
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Also fired a Winder on 21 Jun 73. Here are the...

Also fired a Winder on 21 Jun 73. Here are the only pics I've got of the Firestreak launch - sadly none of the Winder as I think that the Winder took out the Jindy!!! Often wondered if the controls...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2021, 19:30
Replies: 186
Views: 46,558
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Hi, Have some info on 5 Sqn MPC 23 Apr 67 to 9...

Hi, Have some info on 5 Sqn MPC 23 Apr 67 to 9 May 67 will see what my log book says. I think I fired a Firestreak on28 Apr 68!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Oct 2020, 21:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,632
Posted By CharlieJuliet

I was in the 4th form at the Duke of York in...

I was in the 4th form at the Duke of York in Nairobi, and were were kept at school to complete prelims (plus the 6th form) whilst the rest of the school was given over to refugees. Although we had...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2020, 20:17
Replies: 60
Views: 13,538
Posted By CharlieJuliet

FED - yes no real holding. Attested in Nairobi in...

FED - yes no real holding. Attested in Nairobi in Apr 63 so fellow colonial (5200...)
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2020, 14:00
Replies: 60
Views: 13,538
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Joined Apr 63. South Cerney Apr - Jul 63. FTS...

Joined Apr 63. South Cerney Apr - Jul 63. FTS Acklington JP Aug 63 - Aug 64 (104 dual and 62 solo). Held CAW Manby/Strubby Varsities Sep - Nov 64 (30 hrs). AFS Meteors Manby/Strubby Nov 64 - Apr 65...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Mar 2020, 20:34
Replies: 13
Views: 2,509
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Any thoughts as to whether training is safe or...

Any thoughts as to whether training is safe or not? I am in the over 70 age group and I wonder if I should delay any flights till later in the season? Any advice appreciated.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2019, 19:47
Replies: 17
Views: 3,250
Posted By CharlieJuliet

YS interesting comment as I remember B3 but you...

YS interesting comment as I remember B3 but you must be correct in that it was Command/type related. However, I think that the max crosswind for most types was 25 knots in those days - maybe the duty...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2019, 14:57
Replies: 17
Views: 3,250
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Black Flag used to be accompanied with a number -...

Black Flag used to be accompanied with a number - I think 1 to 5. I recall runway blocked, ice and crosswind. This allowed simplification when the colour states were passed from Ops via a phone (no...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2019, 21:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,414
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Benbecula and Stornoway also have DME arcs if one...

Benbecula and Stornoway also have DME arcs if one wants to venture to the far north.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2019, 21:05
Replies: 3
Views: 2,786
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Try looking for MASL Bulldog spares. They have...

Try looking for MASL Bulldog spares. They have lots of stuff for the Dog.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2019, 19:12
Replies: 39
Views: 13,642
Posted By CharlieJuliet

On 228 we taught using full aft stick till 10 deg...

On 228 we taught using full aft stick till 10 deg nu and then holding till lift off. This ensured formation take-offs were together. One of the instructors queried this technique, but full aft stick...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2018, 20:10
Replies: 116
Views: 32,225
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Lightning/Phantom 60's and 70's. Remember Happy...

Lightning/Phantom 60's and 70's. Remember Happy Hour/2fors but don't remember drinking on a deceased's bar bill.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2018, 21:13
Replies: 153
Views: 34,584
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Get your instructor to do 2 landings - watch...

Get your instructor to do 2 landings - watch carefully and repeat. As above - the picture says all and it is a 'learned skill'.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2018, 19:34
Replies: 68
Views: 16,881
Posted By CharlieJuliet

Best technique I found doing several landings on...

Best technique I found doing several landings on a day with a 45 kt crosswind was wing down. The big advantage was that this was a stable condition and on touchdown there was no worry about drifting...
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