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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 14:17
Replies: 256
Views: 98,421
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Isn't this true of every branch of the Forces,...

Isn't this true of every branch of the Forces, since Noah was a lad - Rinse / Repeat
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2022, 18:06
Replies: 46
Views: 7,198
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

I heard that the Russian dog-bombs probably...

I heard that the Russian dog-bombs probably failed because they were trained to crawl under tanks successfully.
But, the training was done with Russian tanks which make a different noise (Russian...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2021, 14:07
Replies: 122
Views: 37,614
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Or just turn West at Woolfox. Still a large bit...

Or just turn West at Woolfox. Still a large bit of tarmac. Might have to move a few green trucks though.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2021, 17:58
Replies: 26
Views: 9,104
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

'National Treasure' Stephen Fry was writing the...

'National Treasure' Stephen Fry was writing the screenplay apparently.
Not sure if that is a good thing or not.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2018, 19:27
Replies: 13
Views: 4,665
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

I thought the P38 tanks were made of cardboard...

I thought the P38 tanks were made of cardboard unless I've got my P's mixed up?
I might be thinking of P51's.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2017, 20:30
Replies: 57
Views: 19,928
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

My maternal grandfather and his brother were...

My maternal grandfather and his brother were Auxilliaries, he was based at Wookey Hole and is mentioned in the Somerset vs Hilter book included in the Wikipedia references.
Unfortunately even if he...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2017, 10:50
Replies: 21
Views: 6,045
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Is it one of Mr Kipling's?

Is it one of Mr Kipling's?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2017, 13:42
Replies: 65
Views: 18,501
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

All my Dad ever said was he used to calculate the...

All my Dad ever said was he used to calculate the amount of parachute required when dropping equipment out the back of aircraft - someone found out he was doing a maths degree.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2017, 13:22
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,919,192
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

I said 'LEFT-hand down a bit' you idiots.

I said 'LEFT-hand down a bit' you idiots.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2017, 13:07
Replies: 86
Views: 22,925
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

It can still happen. As recently as 2008 or 9...

It can still happen.
As recently as 2008 or 9 my wife and a small number of her friends flew in a Herc whilst the Red Devils did a practice drop over Akrotiri.
A call had gone into TPMH that there...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2016, 14:25
Replies: 73
Views: 39,724
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Good to know all are safe. Down to 3 Griffins...

Good to know all are safe.
Down to 3 Griffins now?
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Mar 2016, 08:42
Replies: 110
Views: 56,176
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Officially described as 'not a terrorist - a...

Officially described as 'not a terrorist - a love-sick idiot'.
EgyptAir hijacker at Cyprus airport 'wants to contact ex-wife' ? live | World news | The Guardian...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2016, 17:23
Replies: 68
Views: 21,552
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Was told a story by a former Engineering Officer...

Was told a story by a former Engineering Officer (now sadly passed), who was ground crew on one of the bomber squadrons.
He was leaning in to the cockpit to check the straps etc on the pilots during...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2015, 13:32
Replies: 17
Views: 6,064
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

That brings back memories of one of the many...

That brings back memories of one of the many trips to Paphos taking the girls back to school.
We left Aki in dense fog which cleared on the way.
At Paphos were 2 VC-10's, quietly parked up, on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2014, 21:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,719
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

The BBMF Dakota took me by surprise in Annersley...

The BBMF Dakota took me by surprise in Annersley last week.
That's NG-something.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2014, 14:37
Replies: 49
Views: 34,929
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Saw the Iron Maiden tour bus on the pan at...

Saw the Iron Maiden tour bus on the pan at Akrotiri about 3 years ago. The artwork stood out from the more usual offerings.
Don't know who was at the controls though.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2014, 12:57
Replies: 122
Views: 32,175
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Looks like she's coming straight in for a...

Looks like she's coming straight in for a landing.
Not doing the detour tour.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2014, 11:28
Replies: 19
Views: 4,834
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Always looked forward to predicted levanter cloud...

Always looked forward to predicted levanter cloud at Gibraltar via the BFBS weather.
Also, any map with the words/instructions 'Mount Alice' gets my vote.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2014, 16:22
Replies: 55
Views: 13,335
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

According to the Telegraph photo, she's going to...

According to the Telegraph photo, she's going to sail into Portsmouth 'Full Stern Ahead'.
:uhoh:
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2012, 10:15
Replies: 32
Views: 9,274
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

I saw at least 1 training day this year with a...

I saw at least 1 training day this year with a Black Arrow leading.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2012, 10:13
Replies: 294
Views: 88,918
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Angel Just seen ZZ330 (nice code) on the pan. Very...

Just seen ZZ330 (nice code) on the pan.
Very precious cargo if indeed it is working today.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 10:45
Replies: 294
Views: 88,918
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Your plane? Pretty plane.:cool:

Your plane?
Pretty plane.:cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2012, 14:11
Replies: 294
Views: 88,918
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

How will I know when the first one comes in to...

How will I know when the first one comes in to land here in the Near East?
I can tell Tri*'s etc from their noise profile. It will be a shame if Voyager is all nice and quiet.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2012, 08:35
Replies: 123
Views: 18,330
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Just to let you know, Cyprus hasn't been a...

Just to let you know, Cyprus hasn't been a 'sunshine tour' for at least the last 2 months.
It's been (relatively) bloody freezing.
HTH
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2012, 11:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,885
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Can only think of one southern Cyprus airbase....

Can only think of one southern Cyprus airbase. :oh:

Not wrong about the Russian presence on the island.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2012, 15:36
Replies: 1,385
Views: 313,711
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

OK. It seems my scepticism may be wrong, it's...

OK.
It seems my scepticism may be wrong, it's happened before. :8:O

HRH is leaving soon, the ship wont be there for a good few weeks, even if it leaves this week.

Will they overlap? Who knows?
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2012, 11:02
Replies: 1,385
Views: 313,711
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Looks like I'm the first to make a connection...

Looks like I'm the first to make a connection between sending HMS Dauntless and HRH Wales going down for a 6 week depolyment.

Would a SeaKing need the protection of the most advanced ship in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2011, 14:04
Replies: 122
Views: 35,266
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Watched the video. Couldn't believe the safety...

Watched the video.
Couldn't believe the safety clip used at the end was far too big for the metal steps - it would've just slipped straight off!

Also spotted the Jubilee clips holding the top of...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2011, 18:52
Replies: 14
Views: 5,182
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Saw a couple of Cyprus Airways tails at the...

Saw a couple of Cyprus Airways tails at the airhead 2 weeks ago.
Assumed they were acting as the trooper - seems i may have been half right.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2011, 18:27
Replies: 629
Views: 179,288
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

So. Is it time for a 'Memories of Times...

So.
Is it time for a 'Memories of Times Past'/'Prunes I Have Known' sub-forum?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jul 2011, 17:33
Replies: 9
Views: 2,514
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

I've been to squadron parties like that too. Do...

I've been to squadron parties like that too.
Do they not dress like that all the time then?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2011, 11:06
Replies: 629
Views: 179,288
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

According to The Telegraph, not enough are...

According to The Telegraph, not enough are PVR'ing!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2011, 17:00
Replies: 629
Views: 179,288
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

Playing the Devil's Advocate card: If those who...

Playing the Devil's Advocate card:
If those who are left don't have as much experience as those who have just left, then they soon will.

I thought there used to be complaints about lack of flying...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2011, 16:37
Replies: 50
Views: 23,998
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

KD no longer worn in the WSBA. Combats only.

KD no longer worn in the WSBA.
Combats only.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2011, 11:30
Replies: 12
Views: 4,723
Posted By FlapJackMuncher

This seems to happen every year. Wonder what...

This seems to happen every year.
Wonder what they will call this one?

I've said for a while:
Close Dhekelia (Does Cyprus need an acclimatised battalion on standby for hot ops? - out of 10,000...
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