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Forum: African Aviation
15th Apr 2020, 15:09
Replies: 8
Views: 3,382
Posted By fincastle84

Question SAA-Is this the end, finally

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has rejected the SAA business rescue practitioners’ request for a further R10 billion.It looks like it's finally the end of the runway for beleaguered South...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2020, 09:51
Replies: 35
Views: 10,770
Posted By fincastle84

Win Harris is sadly no longer with us. His...

Win Harris is sadly no longer with us. His memorial service was cancelled due to Covid19
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2017, 05:40
Replies: 170
Views: 110,145
Posted By fincastle84

I did my first ever Air Training Corps summer...

I did my first ever Air Training Corps summer camp here with 140 Matlock sqn in August 1960.
5 years later I started my Nav. training at Cranwell & subsequently enjoyed nearly 30 years on Shacks &...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Jan 2017, 11:08
Replies: 128
Views: 63,022
Posted By fincastle84

A certain feeling of deja vu old chap!!

A certain feeling of deja vu old chap!!
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Jan 2017, 11:06
Replies: 128
Views: 63,022
Posted By fincastle84

You can't possibly be suggesting that Unite could...

You can't possibly be suggesting that Unite could be telling porkies?
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Jan 2017, 11:04
Replies: 128
Views: 63,022
Posted By fincastle84

Well if they have so little to lose, why did they...

Well if they have so little to lose, why did they join in the first place, surely they are not that stupid!
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Jan 2017, 12:44
Replies: 128
Views: 63,022
Posted By fincastle84

Just like the last strikes, the cc are like WW1...

Just like the last strikes, the cc are like WW1 canon fodder being used by Unite's Red Len as a weapon against both UK industry & the government. As sure as eggs is eggs the cc will be the only...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Dec 2016, 09:39
Replies: 128
Views: 63,022
Posted By fincastle84

It's such a shame for these youngsters who are...

It's such a shame for these youngsters who are being used as cannon fodder by Len McClunky & his bunch of Unite thugs.

The last time that they tried to take on WW they lost as they will again....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Dec 2016, 15:55
Replies: 29
Views: 6,747
Posted By fincastle84

Here we go again, Unite strikes again....

Here we go again, Unite strikes again. Fortunately mixed fleet only make up a reasonably small % of cabin crew.

Both Unite & the mixed fleet crew members have been happy with the terms &...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2016, 09:32
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,284
Posted By fincastle84

The Pentagon's DSC Agency approved the sale of...

The Pentagon's DSC Agency approved the sale of the Poseidons on Thursday 24 March 2016 & notified Congress accordingly. The quoted price is up to $3.2 billion.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2015, 05:09
Replies: 367
Views: 106,232
Posted By fincastle84

:* You were obviously based at Kinloss! I...

:*

You were obviously based at Kinloss! I never had problems like that in all my happy & serviceable years on 42 (TB) Sqn!! :)
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2015, 10:33
Replies: 367
Views: 106,232
Posted By fincastle84

What a load of b*ll*cks! I, & many others, are...

What a load of b*ll*cks! I, & many others, are absolutely delighted with the purchase of the Poseidon. It has already proved to be an extremely successful MPA & the seedcorn at Jax have shown yet...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2015, 09:20
Replies: 367
Views: 106,232
Posted By fincastle84

206 Squadron

Regardless of which Sqn number will be allocated, please remember that the first Sqn to fly the Poseidon will be 206 Sqn at Boscombe.
:ok:

...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 15:51
Replies: 367
Views: 106,232
Posted By fincastle84

I'm just so very happy that we will be back in...

I'm just so very happy that we will be back in the MPA game, operating a very competent & proven airframe.

I'm just jealous that I won't get the chance to have a go.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 15:16
Replies: 367
Views: 106,232
Posted By fincastle84

A very special thanks should go to Andy Roberts...

A very special thanks should go to Andy Roberts for the many hours he spent lobbying the government.

Moving on, the 1st 3 Poseidons are planned to be in service by 2020.:)
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 07:38
Replies: 367
Views: 106,232
Posted By fincastle84

Yes, I also heard Fallon's interview. I'm...

Yes, I also heard Fallon's interview. I'm absolutely amazed, & delighted, that Cameron has swallowed his pride & decided to purchase the P8. I'm just really sad that I'm too old to fly in them. :{
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2015, 18:53
Replies: 30
Views: 6,780
Posted By fincastle84

Please make sure that you contact RAFA asap. In...

Please make sure that you contact RAFA asap. In conjunction with the RAFBF they are able to provide expert advice about all of your concerns & will also be able to provide excellent support for your...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2015, 07:23
Replies: 367
Views: 106,232
Posted By fincastle84

It's just been announced that the HMC&E Maritime...

It's just been announced that the HMC&E Maritime Patrol contract for the Dornier 228 operated most successfully by FRA at Hurn for over 20 years will cease wef 6 Jan 2016.

At least there's an...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2015, 19:32
Replies: 367
Views: 106,232
Posted By fincastle84

Prior to our Remembrance Day church service in...

Prior to our Remembrance Day church service in our small New Forest community I noticed a young RN submariner in uniform, a rare sight here. I went & introduced myself & he told me that he was at...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2015, 16:27
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,495,073
Posted By fincastle84

I totally agree with SLF. Surely this is a case...

I totally agree with SLF. Surely this is a case of the government being ultra cautious & who knows what information may have been passed to Whitehall. Better to be safe than sorry.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2015, 15:46
Replies: 33
Views: 9,745
Posted By fincastle84

I'll see you there, we'll give the old git a...

I'll see you there, we'll give the old git a really good send off.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2015, 09:27
Replies: 33
Views: 9,745
Posted By fincastle84

Sqn Ldr Steve Smith (ex Nimrod)

After a short battle with cancer, sadly Steve passed away overnight at home in Forres, in the loving care of Glyn & their daughters.

RIP good friend.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2015, 09:50
Replies: 30
Views: 28,848
Posted By fincastle84

Eric was the entry ahead of me at Cranwell. He...

Eric was the entry ahead of me at Cranwell. He was always very approachable & with a great sense of humour. RIP.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2015, 05:54
Replies: 337
Views: 226,183
Posted By fincastle84

On Wednesday I was driving down the A303 past...

On Wednesday I was driving down the A303 past Boscombe Down & saw an RAF version flying an approach. It's now subject to a precautionary grounding.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2015, 14:40
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,284
Posted By fincastle84

There's a camping ground near here called "Sandy...

There's a camping ground near here called "Sandy Balls". Any relation??:ooh:
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2015, 14:22
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,284
Posted By fincastle84

CFP Greenwood Seedcorn...update

I've just received an email from an old buddy at CFB Greenwood. He's a long time CP-140 operator. Part of his message reads as follows:



Mixed emotions actually. Proud certainly, definitely...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2015, 13:45
Replies: 7
Views: 5,305
Posted By fincastle84

Sad news indeed. I was his 2nd Nav & minder...

Sad news indeed. I was his 2nd Nav & minder (failed) on the previously mentioned Fincastle.

The funeral details are as follows:

"13:30 on 23rd March at St.Georges Kemp Town, Brighton.BN1 2DJ ....
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2015, 09:33
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,284
Posted By fincastle84

Probably funded by the UK via the EU!:D

Probably funded by the UK via the EU!:D
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2015, 08:52
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,284
Posted By fincastle84

For a government which is facing daily...

For a government which is facing daily humiliation over the tragic crisis in the Ukraine, I don't imagine that MPA is going to be any sort of priority.:ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2015, 09:23
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,284
Posted By fincastle84

I'm so pleased that I have managed to bring a...

I'm so pleased that I have managed to bring a little levity to this otherwise worthy topic.

To answer a couple of questions:

1. Yes, I'm still "lean & mean" & feeling happy with life although I...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2015, 07:36
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,284
Posted By fincastle84

Devil I've been reading this thread for quite a while &...

I've been reading this thread for quite a while & finally feel it is time to say my few words.

There is more chance of my growing a pair of breasts than of any incoming government purchasing any...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2015, 20:07
Replies: 31
Views: 7,410
Posted By fincastle84

Happy memories of being on 210 (Shack) Sqn in...

Happy memories of being on 210 (Shack) Sqn in Sharjah in 1971 when 8 came down for their APCs. Bill Stoker was the OC & got on very well with our boss, Dave Moule.

We had to fetch the all the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Dec 2014, 08:56
Replies: 63
Views: 29,657
Posted By fincastle84

I travel through LHR T-5 with Mrs F 3 or 4 times...

I travel through LHR T-5 with Mrs F 3 or 4 times a year & find that the e gates work perfectly every time.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2014, 19:02
Replies: 65
Views: 16,293
Posted By fincastle84

What a stupid remark! The fact that we, as an...

What a stupid remark! The fact that we, as an island nation, have no MPA is a national disgrace about which I am ashamed. Please don't cheapen the argument by petty political party trivia.

I spent...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2014, 14:41
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,284
Posted By fincastle84

SAAF Ysterplaat

Just been to see the SAAF Shack at Ysterplaat airbase in Cape Town. Shall I bring it home with me next week?


FORTITER IN RE. (Coincidentally the base motto, mirroring that of Maritime's finest.)...
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