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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2021, 17:48
Replies: 105
Views: 49,694
Posted By Manandboy

Granby testing

I agree Lom. All sorts of fascinating flying and challenging issues. One of the major issues was that, although the RAF in UK had effectively shut down for 3 weeks over Christmas and New Year (at...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2019, 17:49
Replies: 13
Views: 3,554
Posted By Manandboy

I've set off lots of car alarms at BoB cocktail...

I've set off lots of car alarms at BoB cocktail parties - does that count?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2019, 12:09
Replies: 35
Views: 8,246
Posted By Manandboy

Well said PN!

Well said PN!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2019, 12:05
Replies: 18
Views: 4,709
Posted By Manandboy

I did it from Boscombe up to 2005. As long as...

I did it from Boscombe up to 2005. As long as the appropriate insurance was in place it was a straightforward 1771 claim for a hypothetical car journey.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2019, 11:01
Replies: 398
Views: 267,929
Posted By Manandboy

Rhino Power: Excellent pic, jet looks good. The...

Rhino Power: Excellent pic, jet looks good. The only issue I have is with the dates on the fin. I was on the staff at TTTE at the beginning of 1981, with the aircraft very much in service (if not...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2018, 16:18
Replies: 120
Views: 28,334
Posted By Manandboy

Marham 1984 - station still coming to terms with...

Marham 1984 - station still coming to terms with the new, fast and sparsely-crewed Tornado after many years of Victor catering. 27 Sqn deployment to Goose Bay (supported by Victors, of course)....
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2018, 12:02
Replies: 22
Views: 8,740
Posted By Manandboy

Bet The Bucc guys were happy they didn't have to...

Bet The Bucc guys were happy they didn't have to fly! Spent many happy hours (pre-HAS days) watching the water draining into the side panels after a rainy crew-in, and waiting for something to fail!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2015, 09:11
Replies: 55
Views: 17,436
Posted By Manandboy

Long Transits

The introduction of tankers with windows down the back introduced a whole new level of stress into AAR trails. I remember a trip back across the pond where each bracket would see every window packed...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2015, 15:44
Replies: 75
Views: 16,128
Posted By Manandboy

QB Flypast

Well said BV!

To those whining about the poor perception of the RAF by the Great British Public, you should be ready to step in to say what a great job the Reds did to get there at all! The...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2014, 20:56
Replies: 12
Views: 5,669
Posted By Manandboy

Paul Hopkins

Very much saddened by this news - far too young. One of life's truly nice guys, and an exceptional pilot. Blue skies Hoppy.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2014, 09:08
Replies: 25
Views: 6,272
Posted By Manandboy

MRDs

I also remember seeing the slabs of smooth ice it created once it had moved away and the water re-froze...

...Most of the 12 Sqn aircrew watching from the crewroom as the mighty beast struggled to...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2013, 16:53
Replies: 61
Views: 13,053
Posted By Manandboy

Eton (Eaten) Mess

Thanks Ricardian, I know what it is and I'm sure that's what Mrs would have been given had she ordered it - the (very) mild amusement was in how it was written on the menu, but thanks for helping out...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2013, 12:34
Replies: 61
Views: 13,053
Posted By Manandboy

Quality Training

Very slight thread drift - but still relevant, honest! Mrs M'n'B recently returned from a lunch where one of the puddings on offer was (really) "Eaten Mess"!

Reminded me of an evening meal at...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2013, 19:50
Replies: 52
Views: 10,825
Posted By Manandboy

I'd like to think that the first part of the...

I'd like to think that the first part of the quote is an acknowledgement that 20+ years of dismantling the "intelligent customer" have finally been recognised - far too late to do anything about it. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2013, 20:25
Replies: 78
Views: 26,575
Posted By Manandboy

Buccaneer Aerobatics

OK, I'll try to answer the OP without too much self-incrimination. As CM has correctly surmised, while a dream to fly at low level the Bucc quickly turned into a bit of a barge when the vertical was...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2013, 09:41
Replies: 46
Views: 7,011
Posted By Manandboy

Leeches and oxygen thieves

Even more iniquitous - "a group of MPs" is suggesting that policemen who misbehave should have their pensions cut. What about "an independent body" to suggest options for what should happen to MPs!...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2013, 18:18
Replies: 42
Views: 16,148
Posted By Manandboy

QWI quals

Beg to disagree slightly with courtney on his view that qwi is the best flying qual you can have. I know times have changed a bit, but in my view test pilot is still the best flying qual you can...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2013, 10:46
Replies: 34
Views: 5,861
Posted By Manandboy

Last of the line

So who paints the toecaps now?
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2013, 17:08
Replies: 24
Views: 5,187
Posted By Manandboy

Not often we get advance notice of candidates for...

Not often we get advance notice of candidates for the Darwin Awards.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2012, 22:09
Replies: 123
Views: 35,100
Posted By Manandboy

Special Memories

Training on the Gnat
Flying the Hunter Mk 6/9
First AAR convex.
Watching a summer dawn at Lossie on cockpit readiness.
Surprising a Canadian frigate somewhere about 62 north just as the sun was...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2012, 11:55
Replies: 9
Views: 5,051
Posted By Manandboy

Smile Canopy distortion

If it's going to be thick enough to protect F1 drivers from flying debris at 200 mph, there will be an optical impact - introducing curves to perspex and, to a slightly lesser extent, polycarbonate,...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2011, 20:27
Replies: 30
Views: 5,694
Posted By Manandboy

Why not try an e-mail to the Defence Attaché in...

Why not try an e-mail to the Defence Attaché in the British Embassy in Warsaw. He may have details of veterans, but will certainly have links to the Polish Air Force, who have all the records. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2011, 10:10
Replies: 25
Views: 2,932
Posted By Manandboy

Value?

Ghostnav, IHMO the only group likely to benefit from a half-a*s*d, rushed and arguably cynical attempt to capture anything as nebulous as this in law will be the lawyers. As soon as it's in black...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2011, 09:04
Replies: 45
Views: 13,366
Posted By Manandboy

Thread Creep!

That Speed/Distance/Time website is fun!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2011, 12:18
Replies: 72
Views: 28,819
Posted By Manandboy

XL 573

8 sorties during May/June/July 1980 during the major Buccaneer grounding following the wing failure at Nellis. I was one of the very fortunate first tourists checked out on the Hunter during this...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2011, 18:21
Replies: 50
Views: 22,989
Posted By Manandboy

Sqn Mugs

Have just checked the base of my first tour mug (35 years old, now used for toothbrushes) and my third tour mug. Second tour was a different story!

2 manufacturers were:

Bauscher Weiden,...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2010, 08:52
Replies: 6
Views: 2,191
Posted By Manandboy

MOD Procurement Green Paper

At the risk of sounding a touch jaded at this 'tolerant' time of year...I hope this effort is a bit more meaningful than the last! When the DIS was produced and circulated with great fanfare I was...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2010, 14:29
Replies: 268
Views: 137,935
Posted By Manandboy

Late 70s at Suffolk's premier strike base -...

Late 70s at Suffolk's premier strike base - airfield BLACK under snow, target study & sims all up to date and only so much Uckers a man can take! One of the sqn navs had recently been admitted to...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2010, 16:41
Replies: 760
Views: 375,631
Posted By Manandboy

Closure of 1 AEF Manston

Coff,

Nice piccies of WG 430 - brings to mind the smell of Avgas, leather and sweat that I associate with Chipmunks (all happy memories!).

I am embarrassed to say that I don't remember what...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2010, 10:51
Replies: 760
Views: 375,631
Posted By Manandboy

Closure date of 1 AEF Manston

Coff,

Don't know where the confusion has come from, but no doubt that 1 AEF Manston closed in 96. I was in MOD at the time and started flying at Manston on 8 Aug 95. Between then and 31 Mar 96 I...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2010, 20:33
Replies: 760
Views: 375,631
Posted By Manandboy

1AEF Manston

Just checking my logbook, 1 AEF closed on 31 March 1996, not 95 - same aircraft as 2 years earlier. My last Chipmunk trip was in WG 430 on the very last day! Sniff!
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2010, 11:42
Replies: 26
Views: 9,082
Posted By Manandboy

Vintage Chipmunks

Cojones,

Just checked my first logbook - identical Chipmunk registrations (except I think it was WK 564 - AUAS, by any chance? :)
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