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15th Feb 2021, 17:07
Replies: 3,349
Views: 846,589
Posted By Capt Kremmen

I've flown in and out of Southampton these past...

I've flown in and out of Southampton these past thirty years. Southampton's problem is space - lack of it ! Others have commented similarly. Bounded on the south by the M27, on the west by the M3 and...
5th May 2020, 17:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,313
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Much of the land mass of Africa was shown on maps...

Much of the land mass of Africa was shown on maps by the colour red. This meant that all such countries were part of the British Empire and many of them contained staging posts eg. airfields and...
5th May 2020, 11:22
Replies: 36
Views: 11,588
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Used throat mics at Biggin on Chipmunks in 1962.

Used throat mics at Biggin on Chipmunks in 1962.
21st Apr 2020, 10:46
Replies: 26
Views: 9,071
Posted By Capt Kremmen

I grew up believing that Lancasters carried bombs...

I grew up believing that Lancasters carried bombs and B.17s carried crew !
10th Apr 2020, 09:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,006
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Once upon a time, a talented individual named...

Once upon a time, a talented individual named Richard Noble developed a rather seductive looking aircraft called the ARV Super 2. All metal, high wing, very pleasant to fly. This a/c was excellent...
9th Apr 2020, 09:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,006
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Bags of adverse yaw make it interesting ! ...

Bags of adverse yaw make it interesting ! Forget the Rans buy a share in an Ikarus, Eurostar, Zenair 701, Savannah or similar.
9th Apr 2020, 09:19
Replies: 11
Views: 1,704
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Yes. Spot on ! It will also along the fuselage...

Yes. Spot on ! It will also along the fuselage carry the legend: " Not nearly as good as the Mossie but, we're working on it".
8th Apr 2020, 11:23
Replies: 11
Views: 1,704
Posted By Capt Kremmen

People's Mosquito/Airbus

A report in the current aviation press says that Airbus have agreed to support the People's Mosquito build project. Things are looking serious.
2nd Apr 2020, 19:33
Replies: 56
Views: 10,533
Posted By Capt Kremmen

That's ok. Easily done.

That's ok. Easily done.
2nd Apr 2020, 16:57
Replies: 56
Views: 10,533
Posted By Capt Kremmen

At no point in my comment did I mention that GA...

At no point in my comment did I mention that GA in GB was 'banned'. Far from it. The Govt. and the CAA have asked that all GA or, as they put it, recreational flying, should cease for the...
31st Mar 2020, 19:40
Replies: 56
Views: 10,533
Posted By Capt Kremmen

According to a Govt. spokesman, private (what...

According to a Govt. spokesman, private (what they describe as recreational) flying must now stop in GB. As usual they make some exceptions. The CAA have more detail.
10th Mar 2020, 20:22
Replies: 58
Views: 17,154
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Submersible unmanned carriers carrying unmanned...

Submersible unmanned carriers carrying unmanned strike aircraft.
16th Feb 2020, 11:17
Replies: 49
Views: 24,479
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Tip passed to me. Dip your mask in a four or...

Tip passed to me. Dip your mask in a four or five to one solution of TCP or equivalent for increased protection. Seems a sensible addition.
13th Feb 2020, 10:04
Replies: 78
Views: 19,484
Posted By Capt Kremmen

TScar001 Mission means raid. Sortie the...

TScar001

Mission means raid. Sortie the same, albeit of a more temporary nature. Still, I believe, in current use tho' others will no doubt correct me, are; 'bandits' and 'angels' equivalent to...
10th Feb 2020, 13:37
Replies: 18
Views: 6,687
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Mil Yes, I agree, there are just three...

Mil

Yes, I agree, there are just three pointless posts. You make a valid point. The good news is; there are enrolment opportunities to join the next course at the College of Semantics.
10th Feb 2020, 11:50
Replies: 18
Views: 6,687
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Why is it "pointless" ? The OP was using...

Why is it "pointless" ? The OP was using sarcasm to make a valid point; the general over re-action of the media to aviation related accidents of almost any kind with which most of us are familiar.
10th Feb 2020, 11:44
Replies: 42
Views: 13,472
Posted By Capt Kremmen

It used to be the case that bidders for most, if...

It used to be the case that bidders for most, if not all, private or State funded capital projects, had to submit as a vital part of their bid a banking device called a performance bond. These were...
9th Feb 2020, 17:37
Replies: 42
Views: 13,472
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Perhaps someone will correct me but. I cannot...

Perhaps someone will correct me but. I cannot remember - within the last forty years - any capital project, either taxpayer funded or privately that has been finished on time and within budget. At...
9th Feb 2020, 12:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Thank you one and all for your advice and...

Thank you one and all for your advice and suggestions. It is much as I thought. It looks as tho' HP laserjet beckons.
8th Feb 2020, 18:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Combination laptop/pc with built in printer

Does anyone know if there is such a combination as the above, incorporating either an inkjet or preferably laser printer ? I'm aware that there will probably be limitations regarding the number of...
7th Feb 2020, 10:08
Replies: 494
Views: 334,505
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Cashash Thank you for the additional info.

Cashash

Thank you for the additional info.
6th Feb 2020, 10:49
Replies: 494
Views: 334,505
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Anglian. Thank you.

Anglian. Thank you.
6th Feb 2020, 10:20
Replies: 494
Views: 334,505
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Does this 'new' Boeing machine have to be MCAS...

Does this 'new' Boeing machine have to be MCAS enabled ?
29th Jan 2020, 09:34
Replies: 251
Views: 123,944
Posted By Capt Kremmen

What's that about shutting the stable door ?

What's that about shutting the stable door ?
9th Jan 2020, 15:38
Replies: 24
Views: 5,782
Posted By Capt Kremmen

If the claims by Luftwaffe pilots engaged on the...

If the claims by Luftwaffe pilots engaged on the Russian front are substantially true, then, the Me 109 must be the leading contender for chief executioner during WW2.

For those seekers after...
8th Jan 2020, 10:53
Replies: 24
Views: 5,782
Posted By Capt Kremmen

A first rate explanation and analysis of the...

A first rate explanation and analysis of the Battle of Britain specifically and the European air war generally: " The Most Dangerous Enemy" Stephen Bungay, ISBN 978-1-84513-481-5, Aurum Press,...
12th Dec 2019, 16:50
Replies: 33
Views: 16,764
Posted By Capt Kremmen

SamYeager Thank you.

SamYeager

Thank you.
12th Dec 2019, 15:35
Replies: 33
Views: 16,764
Posted By Capt Kremmen

SASless Any additional info please regarding...

SASless

Any additional info please regarding the book you mention ? ISBN number ? Authors name ? Publisher ?

My own rather humble experiences in dodging angry bullets and the odd grenade...
12th Dec 2019, 12:45
Replies: 33
Views: 16,764
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Mozella What a superb recall. What an...

Mozella

What a superb recall. What an excellent trip down Memory Lane ! I think that the key explanation is the extreme youthfulness of most who tell their story. At aged eighteen, nineteen or...
12th Dec 2019, 10:16
Replies: 33
Views: 16,764
Posted By Capt Kremmen

An obituary in the D. Tel. of yesterday's date...

An obituary in the D. Tel. of yesterday's date records the passing at the age of 101of one of the last four surviving Battle of Britain pilots; Fl.Lt. Maurice Mounsdon.

When asked previously about...
27th Nov 2019, 11:36
Replies: 11
Views: 4,156
Posted By Capt Kremmen

This news is overwhelmingly sad. As well as...

This news is overwhelmingly sad. As well as others, what a loss to the historic aircraft restoration community. I corresponded with Mr. Powell over many months and was the beneficiary of his sage...
25th Nov 2019, 17:23
Replies: 2
Views: 991
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Noble Frankland

An obituary published in the D.Tel. to-day, Monday 25th, records the passing of Noble Frankland, former WW2 RAF Lancaster navigator, Imperial War Museum luminary and participant in the making of the...
21st Oct 2019, 20:34
Replies: 44
Views: 16,372
Posted By Capt Kremmen

The Navy pays for nothing, it is the British...

The Navy pays for nothing, it is the British taxpayer who picks up the tab - as with everything. There has always been a perception, probably exercised by both factions, of the differences between...
21st Oct 2019, 15:14
Replies: 44
Views: 16,372
Posted By Capt Kremmen

By what stretch of the imagination are the...

By what stretch of the imagination are the Marines part of the Navy ? The Marines are first and foremost soldiers whose transport into battle is usually but not solely the responsibility of the...
21st Oct 2019, 10:45
Replies: 44
Views: 16,372
Posted By Capt Kremmen

Amalgamating ranks with what passes for a Navy -...

Amalgamating ranks with what passes for a Navy - I don't think so ! Upon reading this twaddle I almost regurgitated my pink gin. Apart from a desirable amphibious capability, the Bootnecks were...
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