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12th Apr 2023, 19:24
Replies: 106
Views: 34,948
Posted By tarantonight

I have worked with a number of former RM/Army...

I have worked with a number of former RM/Army Commando types.

All would prefer an RN Pilot to retrieve them if the weather went belly up.

Enough said surely.

TN.
19th Mar 2023, 13:15
Replies: 164
Views: 64,919
Posted By tarantonight

Hugh Drake

Hugh still going, albeit somewhat frail nowadays.

A man of many stories and about to be the victim of circumstances re accommodation in the twilight of his years.

If you know Hugh, PM me and I...
2nd Nov 2022, 19:54
Replies: 68
Views: 31,621
Posted By tarantonight

From my understanding the whole system is...

From my understanding the whole system is completely screwed.

40 - 60 years ago, from Day 1 (Civvie Street) to Front Line Aircrew, 20 - 24 months.

Now 7 - 8 years in some cases??.

What on...
19th Oct 2022, 19:58
Replies: 335
Views: 85,510
Posted By tarantonight

Not Good……..

……..Whichever you look at it - IF the reports are correct.

The Chinese Government have infiltrated a number of sections of UK’s infrastructure.

This can now be done from afar.

I fail to...
14th Aug 2021, 22:08
Replies: 25
Views: 8,667
Posted By tarantonight

I suspect all of the speculation is B@**ks. ...

I suspect all of the speculation is B@**ks.

Let’s wait for the facts.

TN.
10th Jun 2021, 17:44
Replies: 43
Views: 15,335
Posted By tarantonight

What’s that sitting behind the K2??. Too big...

What’s that sitting behind the K2??.

Too big to be an Anson??.

TN.
22nd May 2021, 18:26
Replies: 34
Views: 5,718
Posted By tarantonight

Also flew in one as an Air Cadet. Still remember...

Also flew in one as an Air Cadet. Still remember waddling out to the aircraft feeling like a trussed up Turkey in that seat parachute😳.
1st May 2021, 21:36
Replies: 79
Views: 29,044
Posted By tarantonight

From experience no doubt!!

From experience no doubt!!
1st May 2021, 17:21
Replies: 79
Views: 29,044
Posted By tarantonight

To reiterate before I suffer incoming....... ...

To reiterate before I suffer incoming.......

I was referring to FAA Aircrew in the conflict generally and taking nothing away from those in the light blue uniform - or AAC/RM.

TN.
1st May 2021, 16:57
Replies: 79
Views: 29,044
Posted By tarantonight

A valid point of course, but always good to...

A valid point of course, but always good to highlight the FAA - to which Mr M then transferred!!

TN.
1st May 2021, 16:07
Replies: 79
Views: 29,044
Posted By tarantonight

Fine performances by FAA Aircrew throughout. ...

Fine performances by FAA Aircrew throughout.

Some contemporaries and at least one name in TN Snr’s Log Book from his instructor days present during the conflict.

Will raise a glass tonight to...
20th Feb 2021, 19:58
Replies: 40
Views: 10,612
Posted By tarantonight

You need to get out more Dave. In a socially...

You need to get out more Dave.

In a socially distancing stylee clearly............

TN.
4th Feb 2021, 14:24
Replies: 7
Views: 3,487
Posted By tarantonight

Sounds like he had a cracking flying carrier -...

Sounds like he had a cracking flying carrier - similar vintage to TN Snr who started out on the Piston Provost and Vampire.........

RIP
22nd Jan 2021, 19:03
Replies: 449
Views: 127,732
Posted By tarantonight

Love stories like this. A true gent clearly....

Love stories like this. A true gent clearly. Slight Thread Drift. A mate of mine has a QGM and never mentions it.

TN.
22nd Jan 2021, 18:41
Replies: 449
Views: 127,732
Posted By tarantonight

Research shows name is probably John Crosland, (a...

Research shows name is probably John Crosland, (a WWII Fleet Air Arm Pilot), but he is not on Team Sheet for FA Cup Final 1953 - could be another year though?? - he played for Blackpool 1946 - 1954....
22nd Jan 2021, 17:37
Replies: 449
Views: 127,732
Posted By tarantonight

What a fantastic story, do you recall the name?....

What a fantastic story, do you recall the name?. Likely a Swordfish Pilot at time of Tirpitz attack I should think - could be wrong though.

TN.
9th Jan 2021, 19:11
Replies: 74
Views: 30,245
Posted By tarantonight

Absolutely. Slavery and everything that went with...

Absolutely. Slavery and everything that went with it is quite clearly totally unacceptable today.

However, we must not erase history. What has happened, has happened and we cannot change it.
...
9th Dec 2020, 05:44
Replies: 663
Views: 167,977
Posted By tarantonight

I think I was there😂😂

I think I was there😂😂
14th Aug 2020, 12:51
Replies: 20
Views: 3,885
Posted By tarantonight

Less Is More

Just been on the Website chaps.

I put two names in and both came up - no DOB. Name and First World War only.

TN.
3rd Jul 2020, 21:34
Replies: 1,144
Views: 612,433
Posted By tarantonight

Theatre Daahling.

I speak in general terms, but with a tad of personal experience included.

A Crown Court Trial is a certain amount of Theatre. Facts are facts, but speculation and interpretation play a part.

I...
25th Jun 2020, 05:46
Replies: 41
Views: 12,142
Posted By tarantonight

A closer look at the landing image gives the...

A closer look at the landing image gives the impression the pilot is wearing a shirt and tie.

Now that is going to work in ‘the office’!

TN.
11th Jun 2020, 13:05
11th May 2020, 13:00
Replies: 19
Views: 4,102
Posted By tarantonight

FAA Museum Perhaps?

I wonder if the FAA Museum will have information re this. I’m sure they have an Archivist.........

TN.
7th May 2020, 20:20
Replies: 5
Views: 2,377
Posted By tarantonight

I too knew Sir Brian and can echo the OP’s...

I too knew Sir Brian and can echo the OP’s comments. What a true Gentleman, exceptionally bright and witty - he would no doubt have reached the top of the tree in whatever profession he chose. An RN...
3rd May 2020, 20:52
Replies: 38
Views: 10,747
Posted By tarantonight

I was half way there - right country!!. Good...

I was half way there - right country!!. Good footage of F100s and a Gnat too. TN senior flew Vixens and Phantoms back in the day. Lived to tell the tale.
3rd May 2020, 13:14
Replies: 38
Views: 10,747
Posted By tarantonight

USN Phantoms?

Cracking footage - nice to see a couple is Sea Vixens flying.

Looking at the F4s, I am wondering if they are US Navy aircraft. Could be wrong of course, but if you look just as they depart your...
11th Dec 2019, 21:24
Replies: 24
Views: 6,553
Posted By tarantonight

Mate - I am guessing you are not yet 18 from what...

Mate - I am guessing you are not yet 18 from what you have said and your whole life is ahead of you. Also, considering of course this is a genuine enquiry.

I am not going to preach or criticise,...
10th Dec 2019, 20:03
Replies: 33
Views: 16,664
Posted By tarantonight

If prepared to provide more information jayteeto,...

If prepared to provide more information jayteeto, I’m sure your account would be a very interesting read.

TN.
18th Nov 2019, 22:50
Replies: 42
Views: 17,144
Posted By tarantonight

Now there is a tempter....................... ...

Now there is a tempter.......................

QUOTE=teeteringhead;10621262]He's slipped to Number 8 in the charts with the arrival of Archie Sussex, and it'll be down to No 9 if the rumours about...
27th Sep 2019, 19:42
Replies: 40
Views: 16,140
Posted By tarantonight

I remember my father telling stories relating to...

I remember my father telling stories relating to a Squadron Commander being referred to as Boss after the first time he was seen on a day and initially addressed as Sir (Fleet Air Arm).

Not sure...
29th Aug 2019, 19:53
Replies: 357
Views: 219,620
Posted By tarantonight

Certainly down there somewhere -Zimbabwe maybe? I...

Certainly down there somewhere -Zimbabwe maybe? I thought the same, very slight accent though.

TN.
28th Aug 2019, 21:09
Replies: 357
Views: 219,620
Posted By tarantonight

Or themselves (which is far more likely). A good...

Or themselves (which is far more likely). A good friend of mine was chopped at Valley many many years ago. Devastated at the time (I can still see him looking bereft as we had a pint shortly...
3rd Aug 2019, 17:47
Replies: 37
Views: 31,326
Posted By tarantonight

Clearly, the true cause of this accident will...

Clearly, the true cause of this accident will never be known. Whether driving vehicles at speed, or flying aircraft at speed, humans make mistakes sadly.

Looking at the impact scene from the image...
19th Jul 2019, 21:35
Replies: 77
Views: 50,895
Posted By tarantonight

Yes. No question. Everything else regarding...

Yes. No question.

Everything else regarding cuts, be it RAF/FAA/AAC etc is a different subject. We as a country have been completely shafted by various governments over the years and that will...
15th Jul 2019, 14:22
Replies: 17
Views: 5,548
Posted By tarantonight

As has been said in my defence, at no time have I...

As has been said in my defence, at no time have I said or suggested I was hiding - quite a difficult thing to do in a field I’m sure.

As to the suggestion people like me will be the death of...
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