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Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2023, 11:42
Replies: 10,621
Views: 4,743,785
Posted By Peter Carter

Worked about an hour ago, but not now…

Worked about an hour ago, but not now…
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2023, 11:10
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,146,690
Posted By Peter Carter

Perhaps you had the HUD switch to Baro? 😉

Perhaps you had the HUD switch to Baro? 😉
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2022, 12:03
Replies: 164
Views: 95,911
Posted By Peter Carter

There was a rumour around 1970, during the worst...

There was a rumour around 1970, during the worst of the Wilson government, at a Dining In at Akrotiri, Mr Vice stood and announced ‘Ladies & Gentlemen, the military coup’.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2022, 13:15
Replies: 164
Views: 95,911
Posted By Peter Carter

Here's a couple of graces: O God whose...

Here's a couple of graces:

O God whose gifts to us imply/ regale(??)
the knowledge enabling us to fly/sail
we are thankful Lord, you did not o’erlook
the skills of Steward and of Cook
So...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2022, 11:44
Replies: 46
Views: 11,767
Posted By Peter Carter

At Valley in the early 80s, it was rare, but not...

At Valley in the early 80s, it was rare, but not impossible, to achieve B1 on graduating from the CFS course, thereby skipping B2. Not sure on other aircraft.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2021, 15:54
Replies: 84
Views: 19,827
Posted By Peter Carter

In the mid-70s when I was flying the Buccaneer...

In the mid-70s when I was flying the Buccaneer from Laarbruch, it didn't feel to me that the cold war was waning.....
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2021, 11:23
Replies: 186
Views: 47,129
Posted By Peter Carter

Originally Posted by Peter Carter View Post...

Originally Posted by Peter Carter View Post (https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/637967-raf-valley-missile-practice-camps-3.html#post10966281)
I flew one of two Buccaneers into Valley on 8 Nov...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2021, 11:31
Replies: 186
Views: 47,129
Posted By Peter Carter

I flew one of two Buccaneers into Valley on 8 Nov...

I flew one of two Buccaneers into Valley on 8 Nov 78 for a refuel following HE 1,000lb drops at West Freugh. One of us still had a bomb in the bomb bay, so we kept it shut and forgot to mention...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2021, 15:18
Replies: 227
Views: 82,229
Posted By Peter Carter

11 Course - graduated Feb '71 at LO. ...

11 Course - graduated Feb '71 at LO.

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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2020, 17:43
Replies: 15
Views: 5,350
Posted By Peter Carter

I flew XG196 on 19 Sep 75 at Brawdy on ATT6...

I flew XG196 on 19 Sep 75 at Brawdy on ATT6 whatever that was. It's in my logbook as a Hunter F6A.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2020, 19:11
Replies: 60
Views: 13,668
Posted By Peter Carter

Ah... 255(1)A Course. 15 Dec 69 to 27 Feb 70....

Ah... 255(1)A Course. 15 Dec 69 to 27 Feb 70. 30.05 hrs. (Must have needed an extra 5 mins to get it right).
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2019, 17:54
Replies: 1,144
Views: 617,740
Posted By Peter Carter

I was both a Hunter and Hawk QFI in the early...

I was both a Hunter and Hawk QFI in the early 80s. I have about 1,000 Hunter hours including 65 sorties on WV372 (bit miffed that ‘my’ jet has been trashed). Looped probably thousands of times. MRTs...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2016, 18:15
Replies: 24
Views: 7,487
Posted By Peter Carter

With Carnival, I also got an 'on board spend' for...

With Carnival, I also got an 'on board spend' for being ex-mil. I presented copies of the appropriate Gazette pages, obtained online.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2015, 18:48
Replies: 171
Views: 41,127
Posted By Peter Carter

Regarding the 'w@nker on your wing' story; I...

Regarding the 'w@nker on your wing' story; I think it was Dan at Valley - not Brawdy...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2015, 13:51
Replies: 1,757
Views: 988,541
Posted By Peter Carter

Given that air displays at airfields are usually...

Given that air displays at airfields are usually based on the main runway (easier to adjust your sequence and for a fast reference), I suggest that it is largely out the pilot's control where the...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2015, 07:41
Replies: 44
Views: 19,361
Posted By Peter Carter

RAF Typhoons vs Indian Flankers

There's an article in the Times this morning about an Indian detachment to Coningsby where the IAF claims a 12-0 victory over the RAF in ACT. Title is: "We humiliated RAF pilots". Anyone know what...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2015, 15:58
Replies: 273
Views: 150,835
Posted By Peter Carter

From their website, the Gnat Display Team flew 3...

From their website, the Gnat Display Team flew 3 Gnats: XR538, XS102 and XP504. All were used on 4FTS in the 70s.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2015, 07:29
Replies: 27
Views: 6,968
Posted By Peter Carter

Of the nine of us who started on 11 Cse at Linton...

Of the nine of us who started on 11 Cse at Linton in 1970, one went to Ternhill, four to Oakington and four to Valley.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2015, 06:24
Replies: 14
Views: 2,524
Posted By Peter Carter

Happy Birthday Sir Michael

MRAF Sir Michael Beetham is 92 today. I'd just like to wish him many happy returns.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2015, 09:28
Replies: 46
Views: 13,189
Posted By Peter Carter

Then there was the tale of the Canberra T17 pilot...

Then there was the tale of the Canberra T17 pilot who, on a 1,000ft transit over the sea, was caught short. He put his pins in, unstrapped, and stood in the doorway to remove his flying suit, while...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2014, 17:03
Replies: 21
Views: 4,425
Posted By Peter Carter

I learnt a huge amount from (then) Capt Tad...

I learnt a huge amount from (then) Capt Tad Oelstrom at Brawdy in the early 70s. He told some great Da Nang stories about strafe in the F4 when every weapon station on the aircraft was fitted with a...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2014, 15:08
Replies: 6
Views: 4,668
Posted By Peter Carter

I've tried this; it works for all Carnival ships,...

I've tried this; it works for all Carnival ships, but only for their 'Vantage' (now Cunard) fares. If you use the 'saver' fares you don't get the Military Discount. For a 2 week cruise it's $250...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2014, 18:38
Replies: 114
Views: 24,469
Posted By Peter Carter

Haraka - OK. Sadly I think Bert was killed in...

Haraka - OK.
Sadly I think Bert was killed in a TWU Hunter accident shortly after he was at 4 FTS. Also, I have vague recollections around that time of another Singaporean called Goh who hit the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2014, 15:24
Replies: 114
Views: 24,469
Posted By Peter Carter

Would this be the same 'Sid' who was at Valley...

Would this be the same 'Sid' who was at Valley mid-71 with Bert Yong?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2013, 15:17
Replies: 75
Views: 57,156
Posted By Peter Carter

95i It's not a trainer so it couldn't have been...

95i
It's not a trainer so it couldn't have been Bill Langworthy/SEngO; perhaps it was Des Sheen?
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2013, 16:07
Replies: 3
Views: 2,876
Posted By Peter Carter

A 366th TFW jet out of Mountain Home. Now THAT...

A 366th TFW jet out of Mountain Home. Now THAT brings back memories. sniff sniff...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2013, 12:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By Peter Carter

Choosing a Consultant

Amid the furore of today's announcement of consultant success rates being published, I noticed that, as a serviceman, you don't have the right to choose!
Here is a snip from the NHS Choices website:...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2013, 09:31
Replies: 95
Views: 15,054
Posted By Peter Carter

BOAC Britannia; London to Salisbury, S Rhodesia;...

BOAC Britannia; London to Salisbury, S Rhodesia; took 2 days; stopped at lots of places en-route to refuel. Only about 20 passengers on board; joined Junior Jet Club. Sat at the front a lot. Got...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2013, 12:11
Replies: 20
Views: 5,433
Posted By Peter Carter

Aw - and there I was thinking this thread was...

Aw - and there I was thinking this thread was about the Reds indulging in mutual kisses and cuddles..
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2013, 08:22
Replies: 28
Views: 10,222
Posted By Peter Carter

549 was on SUAS at least from 1996 to 1999,...

549 was on SUAS at least from 1996 to 1999, probably longer.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2013, 15:15
Replies: 75
Views: 57,156
Posted By Peter Carter

If it helps, I know that Doug Stein was killed in...

If it helps, I know that Doug Stein was killed in a II Sqn Jag just south of Nordhorn in poor weather, I think Feb 1977. I had just landed a Bucc following a gear problem, when I was told.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2013, 08:13
Replies: 53
Views: 13,185
Posted By Peter Carter

So, has anybody been pinged for organising the...

So, has anybody been pinged for organising the 100th birthday party yet??
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2013, 08:11
Replies: 30
Views: 9,292
Posted By Peter Carter

I flew with Rich a few times in the late 80s. I...

I flew with Rich a few times in the late 80s. I thought he was quiet, self-effacing and the consummate professional. It was a pleasure to work with him. Indeed a sad loss.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2013, 10:46
Replies: 49
Views: 27,165
Posted By Peter Carter

I have a scan of the photo to which I think you...

I have a scan of the photo to which I think you refer. It shows 25 Tornados with a full complement of firetrucks, engineers etc, with the Staish in front of all his personnel. Unfortunately I 'may...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2013, 08:55
Replies: 75
Views: 16,987
Posted By Peter Carter

Does a kebab, including unlimited Kokkinelli,...

Does a kebab, including unlimited Kokkinelli, cost more than ten bob now?
Outrageous.
Has anyone else had a demijohn cork ricochet round the cockpit at 40K?
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