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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2013, 14:52
Replies: 20
Views: 6,837
Posted By gravity victim

Churchill credited an army glider pilot, Sgt...

Churchill credited an army glider pilot, Sgt Wallwork, with the War's greatest feat of military flying for, I think, his precision job at Pegasus Bridge.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Dec 2011, 18:17
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,252,409
Posted By gravity victim

I believe that Condor is owned by Thomas Cook....

I believe that Condor is owned by Thomas Cook. does anyone know if they are at risk, as I'm about to throw some money at them?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2011, 19:19
Replies: 1,209
Views: 302,444
Posted By gravity victim

Sky News breaking news rolling headlines late...

Sky News breaking news rolling headlines late last night referred to 'The ****e House' - only corrected after several minutes. Mis-keying or mischief I wonder?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2010, 19:26
Replies: 159
Views: 46,653
Posted By gravity victim

My late father-in-law had a very different...

My late father-in-law had a very different experience at the FAA Museum at Yeovilton. A Swordfish TAG who served on small escort carriers ,mostly in the North Atlantic, he was treated like royalty by...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2010, 16:02
Replies: 30
Views: 13,390
Posted By gravity victim

Meteors, I believe.

Meteors, I believe.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Aug 2009, 16:51
Replies: 21
Views: 5,263
Posted By gravity victim

BA LHR-Washington diverted to Azores

My son (passenger) on this morning's flight says electrical problems, but I wonder if anyone here knows more?
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2009, 14:33
Replies: 7
Views: 3,103
Posted By gravity victim

He should compete with our Prime minister in the...

He should compete with our Prime minister in the Nokia-chucking Olympics.:)
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2009, 13:52
Replies: 78
Views: 31,106
Posted By gravity victim

A smart operator did a terrific deal with the RAF...

A smart operator did a terrific deal with the RAF to provide the plastic Spits in exchange for the real (if tatty) things. Made a bomb selling on spares I believe.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2008, 17:40
Replies: 20
Views: 5,375
Posted By gravity victim

Well,it seemed like a good idea......

The PlaneMadness Podcast Harrier Emergency Landing (http://www.planemadness.com/2008/08/20/harrier-emergency-landing/)
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2008, 17:45
Replies: 28
Views: 5,386
Posted By gravity victim

Too late to defend Iceland now - the Russians...

Too late to defend Iceland now - the Russians have just bailed out their economy, reportedly getting a deal in return to use Keflavik. I doubt the Americans will be too pleased...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2008, 14:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,252
Posted By gravity victim

News Item of the Week

"Prince William landed his chopper
in Kate Middleton's back paddock."
Radio 5 Live newsreader, 20/4/08
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2008, 15:59
Replies: 16
Views: 2,739
Posted By gravity victim

Dumped in Chile?

Dumped in Chile?
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2007, 11:48
Replies: 64
Views: 13,073
Posted By gravity victim

Why does this government always seem to take the...

Why does this government always seem to take the shabbiest alternative available to it, and have to be dragged kicking and screaming to do the decent thing?
Signed and bumped.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2007, 16:56
Replies: 29
Views: 5,924
Posted By gravity victim

I can vouch for the wind strength at that time,...

I can vouch for the wind strength at that time, as I was half a mile away trying to bale out a capsized Wayfarer dinghy with a rather petite bucket!
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2007, 10:07
Replies: 47
Views: 7,088
Posted By gravity victim

Posted over on ARRSE, where there is a strong...

Posted over on ARRSE, where there is a strong overall view that these interpreters deserve rather better than to be abandoned to torture and death for trying to work on the right side:

An old...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2007, 10:38
Replies: 247
Views: 34,236
Posted By gravity victim

Slightly off thread, but I have just had a...

Slightly off thread, but I have just had a brilliant idea which might save the RN a load of hassle and grief in future.

The mission (I believe) is to prevent smuggling of weapons, terrorists,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Mar 2007, 12:31
Replies: 125
Views: 17,069
Posted By gravity victim

I wonder if the daughter had to leave her...

I wonder if the daughter had to leave her mother's duty-free allowance behind?:confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2007, 16:21
Replies: 84
Views: 17,499
Posted By gravity victim

As an occasional (and non-military) reader of ...

As an occasional (and non-military) reader of both this forum and ARRSE I was moved by the very strong reaction to this story over there. They are talking about a whip-round to settle the bill....
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2006, 13:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,343
Posted By gravity victim

It seems that Lawrence was happiest in his quite...

It seems that Lawrence was happiest in his quite lowly position in the RAF. A brilliant but complex and troubled character, he returned to England as a Lt-Colonel and turned down a knighthood...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2006, 13:19
Replies: 8
Views: 2,343
Posted By gravity victim

The wheel goes around again...

"The people of England have been led in Mesopotamia into a trap from which it will be hard to escape with dignity and honor. They have been tricked into it by a steady withholding of information. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2006, 09:47
Replies: 25
Views: 8,376
Posted By gravity victim

Possibly 'groundbreaking' is an unfortunate...

Possibly 'groundbreaking' is an unfortunate adjective to describe a prototype aircraft :eek:
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2006, 11:02
Replies: 19
Views: 2,052
Posted By gravity victim

Why do MP's keep comparing their pay to that of...

Why do MP's keep comparing their pay to that of 'other professions'? Maybe they need reminding that a 'profession' is an activity requiring competence in a particular set of knowledge/ skills, the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2006, 20:32
Replies: 309
Views: 227,475
Posted By gravity victim

A very lucky display parachutist was the guy who...

A very lucky display parachutist was the guy who drifted into a parking area as a P51 Mustang (ignoring the 'no turning props while parachuting in progress' rule) was warming up. His canopy caught in...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2006, 20:19
Replies: 48
Views: 6,922
Posted By gravity victim

I was very proud to watch my daughter singing...

I was very proud to watch my daughter singing with her school choir at the Albert Hall (red robes, with RN square collars). However she confirmed that during rehearsal that awful electric guitar...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2006, 12:01
Replies: 309
Views: 227,475
Posted By gravity victim

The world of parachute displays has produced many...

The world of parachute displays has produced many a splendid c*ck-up especially in the days of round canopies, which were far less steerable. One classic involved a young lady (later to be UK womens...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2006, 16:29
Replies: 74
Views: 21,873
Posted By gravity victim

Can someone confirm whether the mil Chipmunks had...

Can someone confirm whether the mil Chipmunks had a rather nasty spin if left to wind up? The civilian mods for a C of A included so-called 'anti-spin strakes' on the rear fuselage, presumably for...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2006, 15:11
Replies: 5
Views: 990
Posted By gravity victim

Tri-Service Remembrance Day tribute

The excellent RFUK has posted his new video tribute made for Remembrance Day It's here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtl5kmWrFLg

I just wish one of the mainstream media channels would air...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2006, 15:06
Replies: 48
Views: 7,930
Posted By gravity victim

I was told by someone who went out to train ...

I was told by someone who went out to train pilots on VC10 for the old EAA that he had noticed that while European/caucasian trainees might screw up emergency procedures through over-hasty...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2006, 15:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,967
Posted By gravity victim

Lest we forget - Afghanistan video tribute

This very poignant clip has been posted on ARRSE, and includes RAF personnel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UoWTK5qKS0
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2006, 10:27
Replies: 59
Views: 13,965
Posted By gravity victim

The scandal of the way injured soldiers are being...

The scandal of the way injured soldiers are being treated on their return is finally being picked up by the press, who in turn are getting excellent information from sites such as ARRSE and this one-...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2006, 19:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,588
Posted By gravity victim

........till her tin hat fell off.

........till her tin hat fell off.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2006, 10:36
Replies: 32
Views: 3,386
Posted By gravity victim

It says much for the good taste and high...

It says much for the good taste and high intellectual standard of ppruners that nobody has yet suggested the traditional opening of:

"This is the second time today that I have risen from a warm...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2006, 11:40
Replies: 1,820
Views: 403,596
Posted By gravity victim

My reply (just arrived from the Beeb) says: ...

My reply (just arrived from the Beeb) says:


"So, while other channels were saying the aircraft was probably a Hercules, our defence correspondent was able to say he was getting "strong guidance...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Aug 2006, 11:08
Replies: 460
Views: 35,143
Posted By gravity victim

As a pax who was in the thick of it yesterday I...

As a pax who was in the thick of it yesterday I will put up with any security, however tedious, for which I can see some logic. I cannot however respect a system that treats my flight crew, who...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2006, 13:59
Replies: 27
Views: 3,173
Posted By gravity victim

The marketing people might, just might, be more...

The marketing people might, just might, be more subtle than at first appears. Look what they have achieved so far at minimal cost - an outcry in the national press and many websites, articles...
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