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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

17th Jan 2018, 16:00

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Strikemaster Formation Flying with SOAF

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Posted By Plewis

Strikemaster Formation Flying with SOAF

I’m looking for anyone who was in SOAF at Bait al Falaj in 1969, who took part in formation flying in the Strikemaster. It was the first attempt and involved a four ship in diamond formation.

Forum: Private Flying

28th Feb 2017, 12:51

Replies: 43

Starting a DC3.

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Posted By Plewis

While working in Oman with the Sultan of Oman's...

While working in Oman with the Sultan of Oman's Air Force, I was sitting in the Dakota, waiting to return to Bait al Falaj. Number one engine had been stated but nothing from number two. Duff starter...

Forum: Military Aviation

16th Aug 2011, 13:56

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RAF pilots secret raids in Yemen - Telegraph article & Storm Front book (merged)

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Posted By Plewis

SOAF 1969 -1970

Hi DMS

I arrived in Oman about 12 months before you. Just after they had delivered the sand. You missed the saga of split canopies and retained ammmo links etc. I had a great friend out there...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

1st Oct 2010, 17:05

Replies: 17

Possibly naive technical question

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Posted By Plewis

Tests have shown that the reduction in wear of...

Tests have shown that the reduction in wear of the tyres is minimal. Wheel speed is related to groundspeed and aircraft do not have ground speed measurement. Whatever method would be used to spin up...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

5th Apr 2009, 18:42

Replies: 3

Airwork or SOAF 1969-70

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Posted By Plewis

The Desert Song

Thanks for the reply. I had already found that site and contacted Ralph Swift. From what I remember I flew with him at least once whole in Oman.
Plewis

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

3rd Apr 2009, 08:09

Replies: 3

Airwork or SOAF 1969-70

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Posted By Plewis

Airwork or SOAF 1969-70

I'm looking for anyone out there who was in Oman in the early '70s who may have pictures of Bait al Falaj or Salalah. I was BAC Rep. With the SOAF on Strikemasters and am gathering material for a...

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