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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2021, 06:42
Replies: 9
Views: 3,122
Posted By friendlypelican 2

I did a couple of Andover 'Macdrops' living in...

I did a couple of Andover 'Macdrops' living in tents at Macrihanish, probably along with Jenkins - Hi to you P**.
Also did one a few years later with Hercules (30 Sqn). All great fun and on a fine...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2021, 13:04
Replies: 12
Views: 3,485
Posted By friendlypelican 2

JATFOR holds a mix of good and bad memories, as I...

JATFOR holds a mix of good and bad memories, as I was Nav Ldr on one of the Lyneham Sqns for both the Turkey and Germany exercises in 73/74 and was much involved throughout. From my logbook I note...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Dec 2020, 14:02
Replies: 18
Views: 3,828
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Gladiator65. Check yr PMs.

Gladiator65.
Check yr PMs.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2020, 11:43
Replies: 77
Views: 21,784
Posted By friendlypelican 2

The status of the 4 occupying powers was strongly...

The status of the 4 occupying powers was strongly enforced and sometimes as visiting aircrew (especially at a weekend) we were encouraged to visit East Berlin in uniform to show the locals that we...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2020, 17:40
Replies: 15
Views: 5,183
Posted By friendlypelican 2

There were 2 OCU Andovers in the circuit that day...

There were 2 OCU Andovers in the circuit that day and I was in the other one (XS601) 'downwind' when XS598 went through the hedge on R/W 36. In 1967 the OCU syllabus still included a one hour sortie...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2019, 09:38
Replies: 51
Views: 17,083
Posted By friendlypelican 2

As pointed out by Brian at post 8, I am an...

As pointed out by Brian at post 8, I am an occasional poster but long-term 'lurker'. Yes, I am honoured to be the previous OC 207 and I have already (privately) congratulated Wg Cdr Scott Williams on...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jul 2018, 22:23
Replies: 38
Views: 6,663
Posted By friendlypelican 2

The pilot was Fg Off Ken Letford who did survive...

The pilot was Fg Off Ken Letford who did survive the war and remained in the RAF afterwards. He had a further moment in the limelight when he was the captain of the Sunderland that landed alongside...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2016, 17:29
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,569,962
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Dale. Was on 30 and also 207 at Northolt.

Dale. Was on 30 and also 207 at Northolt.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Mar 2016, 16:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,772
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Firq-Saiq Tie

Back to the original query:
I did post a photo of my tie some time ago on the RAF Sharjah thread - http://www.pprune.org/aviation-history-nostalgia/374714-raf-sharjah-24.html#post7703442
If the...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2014, 16:21
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,569,962
Posted By friendlypelican 2

AA62, Yes, our paths crossed in the 70/80s. I...

AA62,
Yes, our paths crossed in the 70/80s. I was at Changi (ground tour) mid-70 to Dec 71. Then 30Sqn, HTS and finally EU 84-87.
I think we exchanged PMs briefly about a year ago. Great days and I...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2014, 06:39
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,569,962
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Aaaah! JATFOR, been waiting for that. Scatter,...

Aaaah! JATFOR, been waiting for that. Scatter, Penetrate, Tiree let-downs, Bold Guard, Deep Furrow and lots more. On a more serious note, lots and lots of training with12 and 18-ships, building up to...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2014, 08:56
Replies: 234
Views: 56,313
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Old?

Following on from Post #5.

Called in to Cosford Museum on Tuesday and discovered 10 types that are in my logbooks, 4 actual airframes flown and 1 which I had even delivered to the Museum.
Bl****y...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Feb 2014, 13:05
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Donkey Derby Xmas '67

Fine days!
I remember it well and on PICT012(9), the bone-dome wearer is Mark (Quincey) Gilson wearing a bright yellow bathrobe for the 84Sqn Team. I have a colour version of this somewhere in the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Nov 2013, 17:21
Replies: 25
Views: 10,938
Posted By friendlypelican 2

VC10 C1 was no slouch when 'clean'. A quick...

VC10 C1 was no slouch when 'clean'.
A quick look in the log book shows:
17Mar85 XR810 - ASI-BZZ 8.40
and
22Oct86 XR808 - NAIROBI-LOSSIE 10.15
I do remember on the latter we were empty and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Nov 2013, 16:49
Replies: 22
Views: 6,355
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Just had a 3-man lunch today (Inverness) and the...

Just had a 3-man lunch today (Inverness) and the words "14-2/770" came up in conversation to be shortly followed by "remember when we changed from 1010 cruise to 985?".
Both of them must narrow our...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Sep 2013, 06:28
Replies: 14
Views: 4,015
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Further to my post above #4. I listened to this...

Further to my post above #4.
I listened to this last night and agree. After 70 years, it is entirely appropriate that we can look back with a perspective formed from a 21st Century view. However,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2013, 22:13
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

The info that came with the pic is that it was...

The info that came with the pic is that it was from a Bahrein based aircraft and possibly when on detachment to Sharjah. But it is over 40 years ago, so all memories are a bit dimmed.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2013, 14:03
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

I've got a couple of photos from a friend who was...

I've got a couple of photos from a friend who was in Sharjah/Bahrein in 1969. The first one has been posted on here before, but I think this is higher resolution and seems to show signs of flooding,...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2013, 16:18
Replies: 79
Views: 14,464
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Like Yellow Son, I have a personal pride in what...

Like Yellow Son, I have a personal pride in what we did and the dedication with which we did it. The longest and most inclusive war the RAF ever fought (and won).
I haven't signed the petition as I...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2013, 19:01
Replies: 550
Views: 68,508
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Lossiemouth Staish etc.

Nice photo in Forres. Also nice to see ex MAEOp Barry Ashby hobnobbing with the Staish. Barry is a very fine piper (and English as well) who I believe will now do his bit to upgrade the Lossiemouth...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2013, 17:41
Replies: 39
Views: 6,539
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Ah! The delights of the Dominie. My first...

Ah! The delights of the Dominie.
My first overseas as a stude was to Malta via Nice in January '67 with M.Pilots Chappell and Coulbeck. I remember taking off in snow and I'm sure we didn't give...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Mar 2013, 18:01
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

84 Sqn at Sharjah flying Andover C1 from Nov 67...

84 Sqn at Sharjah flying Andover C1 from Nov 67 to Dec 68.
Awesome changes since then.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2013, 15:43
Replies: 56
Views: 13,010
Posted By friendlypelican 2

HEROD/SISEMAN, Give him a break! Transport...

HEROD/SISEMAN,
Give him a break!
Transport Command became Air Support Command in 1967. During 1968 we still had 8 and 208 Sqns flying Hunters at RAF Muharraq (Bahrain). The painting is somewhat...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Mar 2013, 16:40
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Some from Beit: Approach. ...

Some from Beit:

Approach.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8095/8488325323_f8569da07e_d.jpg

Finals.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8488325311_6159502708_d.jpg

Line-up....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Mar 2013, 16:04
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Brakedwell, Don't want to wander too far from...

Brakedwell,
Don't want to wander too far from the the thread, but I do like the pic of 'The Whispering Giant' in the Arctic!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Mar 2013, 13:31
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Brakedwell, Surprisingly not. I don't recall...

Brakedwell,
Surprisingly not. I don't recall any instance of significant flap damage although the engineers were forever 'blending out' nicks in the prop leading edges. The 'magic' of the CMk1 was a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Mar 2013, 10:23
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Bump! Still working throught the old photos....

Bump!
Still working throught the old photos. This 35mm slide has 'Manama' written on it. As best I remember, the surface and vegetation looks right. About 30 nms east of Sharjah?

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Feb 2013, 15:32
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Whilst the Andover was a technological step-up...

Whilst the Andover was a technological step-up from the TwinPin, the nav kit was basic - ADF/VOR but we did have a doppler for drift/GS. Getting around the Liwa Hollows we used the same pen/ink maps...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Feb 2013, 08:45
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Capot, The growing Movs empire was equally...

Capot,
The growing Movs empire was equally detested by us aircrew. I think I know the Movs officer you mention. he was known to us as 'Pete the Excuse'! Inept would be too fine a word.

Navstar,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2013, 18:17
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Navstar, Yes, there was a slight overlap with...

Navstar,
Yes, there was a slight overlap with the TwinPins and 84 had a full complement of a/c by Dec '67. The tour was 13 months including a months leave near the middle.
The Andover C1 worked...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2013, 14:52
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

JW411, The thin end was cut off many years ago...

JW411,
The thin end was cut off many years ago and probably still hangs in an Oxford pub (The Turl?). I recollect you got a pint (def not Red Barrel) if you made a donation.
I've just checked...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2013, 14:08
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Since the post above worked, here is what I found...

Since the post above worked, here is what I found in my wardrobe this morning:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8489459146_04b1436c3e_z.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2013, 14:05
Replies: 736
Views: 375,473
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Sharjah 1968 - 84 Sqn Line ...

Sharjah 1968 - 84 Sqn Line

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8508/8488384663_5005c96954_z.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2013, 17:05
Replies: 14
Views: 4,015
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Raid on Berlin recording

In 1943 Wynford Vaughan-Thomas (an accredited War Correspondent) flew in a 207 Sqn Lancaster on a raid to Berlin. With him was a BBC sound engineer Reg Pidsley who as a civilian was made an Acting...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Dec 2012, 16:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2,416
Posted By friendlypelican 2

Very well done - must have taken a huge amount of...

Very well done - must have taken a huge amount of effort. Only one nit-pick - at the 9:30 mark, only 21 pilots listed. Missing one seems to be Al Brindle...
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