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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Mar 2022, 18:08
Replies: 31
Views: 12,405
Posted By David Layne

I understand the building is now a coffee house!

I understand the building is now a coffee house!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2019, 12:06
Replies: 61
Views: 17,995
Posted By David Layne

Probably 204 Squadron

Probably 204 Squadron
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2019, 18:07
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By David Layne

And, On 29 July 1967, a fire broke out on board...

And, On 29 July 1967, a fire broke out on board the aircraft carrier (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_carrier) USS Forrestal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Forrestal_(CV-59)) after an...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2019, 18:05
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By David Layne

Also 25th October 1967 - WestPacZuni Rocket...

Also 25th October 1967 - WestPacZuni Rocket Mishap - "The United States Navy disclosed yesterday that an air-to-surface rocket accidentally ignited on the attack carrier the Coral Sea off North...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2019, 11:13
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By David Layne

Either December 1969 or January 1970 I was awoken...

Either December 1969 or January 1970 I was awoken in the middle of the night by huge explosions in the 605th Company area. The 605th was our neighbouring Company whose area was next to ours, divided...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2019, 08:57
Replies: 14
Views: 8,372
Posted By David Layne

A great story, thanks for sharing.

A great story, thanks for sharing.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2019, 20:18
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By David Layne

Also a bawdy Rugby song.

Also a bawdy Rugby song.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2019, 19:10
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By David Layne

Xin Loi. Just pulling your officer leg! I only...

Xin Loi. Just pulling your officer leg! I only had guard duty at the beginning of my tour. https://davidelsblog.wordpress.com/security-platoon/

We had an enlisted men's club but I didn't go in...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2019, 14:38
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By David Layne

Being an enlisted man flying out of Phu Loi...

Being an enlisted man flying out of Phu Loi Vietnam we didn't get to enjoy rowdy nights in the mess. We were too busy pulling maintenance on the aircraft getting them ready for the next day.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2019, 10:54
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By David Layne

No flak

My father did a tour with 50 Squadron. When I was a child he would sing me to sleep with the refrain from this song.

In the year anno domini one nine four one
Operations decide there was a job...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2019, 17:39
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,829,704
Posted By David Layne

Many thanks for posting my blog India Four Two. ...

Many thanks for posting my blog India Four Two. I would appreciate any suggestions, corrections and hopefully more information.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2019, 21:49
Replies: 31
Views: 12,405
Posted By David Layne

Simon that was not our group, that was a...

Simon that was not our group, that was a different bunch of Aussies!

I have no idea how the Pittman Building was so named. My theory is that it was named in memory of a C.I.A. officer killed in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Aug 2019, 16:17
Replies: 31
Views: 12,405
Posted By David Layne

A view from the top of a much-changed ...

A view from the top of a much-changed
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Saigon
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Aug 2019, 16:12
Replies: 31
Views: 12,405
Posted By David Layne

The ladder up, not the original ladder but where...

The ladder up, not the original ladder but where the ladder was positioned.
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Aug 2019, 16:00
Replies: 31
Views: 12,405
Posted By David Layne

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1824x1024/1_287a8bad111ad18449383162396b0c2dd4a9f839.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Aug 2019, 14:17
Replies: 31
Views: 12,405
Posted By David Layne

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/2018_05_01_16_48_10_a549c1cb0b07c6610ee03c64b0e649a5aab91b0b.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Aug 2019, 13:30
Replies: 31
Views: 12,405
Posted By David Layne

In 2018 myself along with some Aussie friends...

In 2018 myself along with some Aussie friends managed to "bribe" a guard to let us venture up to the top of the Pittman Building lift shaft. This photo was taken April 30th 2018, 43 years after the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jul 2019, 07:55
Replies: 34
Views: 5,702
Posted By David Layne

Thanks for putting my photos up. I returned to...

Thanks for putting my photos up. I returned to Vietnam in 2017 and 2018. Had a great time visiting places I knew 50 years ago, but my how it's changed, for the better I might add.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jul 2019, 13:18
Replies: 34
Views: 5,702
Posted By David Layne

I flew in a Huey in Vietnam with a speaker...

I flew in a Huey in Vietnam with a speaker system. It would play ghoulish sounds to intimidate the VC. It was all part of a program called " Chieu Hoi" which was to encourage defection of the VC...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jul 2019, 11:50
Replies: 34
Views: 5,702
Posted By David Layne

Huey Flight Experience - Fly in a Vietnam War...

Huey Flight Experience - Fly in a Vietnam War Helicopter (http://www.huey.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR0aBtMjUBXS_Qtvr4VQRYhWnRTpcj2zQOcITIdU_E2OjgTkii3zYmlaCpA)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jul 2015, 14:42
Replies: 27
Views: 9,912
Posted By David Layne

I don't know if Covington served with another...

I don't know if Covington served with another squadron prior to joining 97 Squadron however here are his operational flights with 97 Squadron.


8/9 January 1943 Gardening – “Pumpkin” area – 4...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jul 2015, 13:56
Replies: 27
Views: 9,912
Posted By David Layne

Tim Covington you may wish to edit or remove your...

Tim Covington you may wish to edit or remove your e mail address to avoid spam.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jul 2015, 13:11
Replies: 27
Views: 9,912
Posted By David Layne

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/DavidLayne...

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/DavidLayne/Log%20Book/scan0045.jpg (http://s135.photobucket.com/user/DavidLayne/media/Log%20Book/scan0045.jpg.html)

My father flew non operationally with...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2015, 12:58
Replies: 2
Views: 2,592
Posted By David Layne

An update on this post and a list of POW's I am...

An update on this post and a list of POW's I am trying to find photographs of.

There are 51 prisoners (49 R.A.F., 2 Army) that are named in my father's POW "Wartime Log." The log book can be seen...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Dec 2014, 13:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,329
Posted By David Layne

Many thanks, I have done what you have suggested.

Many thanks, I have done what you have suggested.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2014, 13:25
Replies: 2
Views: 2,592
Posted By David Layne

Information sought on RAF POW's

During his time as a POW my father, along with many other prisoners kept a YMCA "Wartime Log." My father's can be viewed here. POW ?Wartime Log? | Wally's War...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Dec 2014, 09:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,329
Posted By David Layne

Information sought on RAF POW's

During his time as a POW my father, along with many other prisoners kept a YMCA "Wartime Log." My father's can be viewed here. POW ?Wartime Log? | Wally's War...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Apr 2014, 11:01
Replies: 27
Views: 9,912
Posted By David Layne

I too would like a photograph of Covington to...

I too would like a photograph of Covington to include here, Covington crew (http://www.97squadron.co.uk/Crew%20Covington.html)

My father was in the same squadron as Covington and was shot down the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Sep 2013, 09:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,247
Posted By David Layne

I enjoyed that. Where do I see the long version?

I enjoyed that. Where do I see the long version?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Mar 2012, 10:21
Replies: 121
Views: 28,713
Posted By David Layne

I can add nothing to this thread other than a...

I can add nothing to this thread other than a couple of pictures.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/DavidLayne/Vietnam/Oct69010.jpg

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jul 2011, 13:02
Replies: 20
Views: 6,985
Posted By David Layne

Here is the before and after in my Wonder Book Of...

Here is the before and after in my Wonder Book Of Aircraft.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/DavidLayne/beforeandafter001.jpg
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jul 2011, 09:20
Replies: 20
Views: 6,985
Posted By David Layne

Here's my edition ...

Here's my edition

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/DavidLayne/wonderbook.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2011, 13:59
Replies: 24
Views: 16,579
Posted By David Layne

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/DavidLayne...

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/DavidLayne/winston_churchill.gif
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2011, 10:01
Replies: 12
Views: 4,011
Posted By David Layne

I think he was looking for N 6007C

I think he was looking for N 6007C
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Feb 2011, 06:08
Replies: 57
Views: 19,230
Posted By David Layne

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/DavidLayne...

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/DavidLayne/Croydoninthenearfuture.jpg
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