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Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2008, 12:28
Replies: 62
Views: 13,049
Posted By Rafair7643

Why the hell should we be sending RAF aircraft...

Why the hell should we be sending RAF aircraft and personnel to defend Kerry Katona? ...............................oh, wait I minute :O

Stew
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2008, 19:24
Replies: 14
Views: 3,337
Posted By Rafair7643

There has been loads of speculation as to the...

There has been loads of speculation as to the cause of the "downing".

Did anyone see a doumentary last year (I think) where the theory was that a SAM nailed one of the Russian pursuit aircraft,...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2008, 22:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,337
Posted By Rafair7643

This website puts the crash location as NW of...

This website puts the crash location as NW of Sverdlovs k (Ekaterinberg);

Aerospaceweb.org | Ask Us - Gary Powers and the U-2 (http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/history/q0013.shtml)

as...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2008, 02:04
Replies: 50
Views: 7,780
Posted By Rafair7643

I cannot understand why everyone is so surprised....

I cannot understand why everyone is so surprised.

It's fairly obvious, that some Air Commodore has (over coffee) asked some Groupie,

AC: "Are the men happy?"

GC: "Oh yes sir, very much...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jul 2008, 23:54
Replies: 25
Views: 3,979
Posted By Rafair7643

Okay I have no Mil time other than RAF(VR) ...

Okay I have no Mil time other than RAF(VR)

However, (and perhaps I may be too strict) if HRH wants to see how the guys at Hereford work, then let him do selection. Otherwise jog off.

After...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2008, 01:12
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,007,584
Posted By Rafair7643

Soviet defence cuts have resulted in the latest...

Soviet defence cuts have resulted in the latest Ceremonial/Speznatz unit being unveiled.

They are superb at drill and every 28 days are absolutely deadly!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2008, 22:38
Replies: 98
Views: 19,404
Posted By Rafair7643

Now I'm no expert, but surely that picture of the...

Now I'm no expert, but surely that picture of the Colour Party is just screaming out to be used in the Caption Competition.

Cheers

Stew
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2008, 15:52
Replies: 68
Views: 20,551
Posted By Rafair7643

Hi Newforest, According to the info I have...

Hi Newforest,

According to the info I have (word of mouth) there is a Scout (XV121??) based at Glenrothes (EGPJ) which is owned by a chap from Edinburgh [hence my enquiry with the OP].

The...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2008, 00:40
Replies: 98
Views: 19,404
Posted By Rafair7643

Only 114 miles? Man, yer damn near a city dweller...

Only 114 miles? Man, yer damn near a city dweller :p

Cheers

Stew
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2008, 00:38
Replies: 68
Views: 20,551
Posted By Rafair7643

I wonder if, Scout Leader, you are perhaps the...

I wonder if, Scout Leader, you are perhaps the owner of this machine?

If so, then you pass over our cottage most weekends on your way in and out of Scone.

We're situated on the North Bank of...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2008, 23:34
Replies: 98
Views: 19,404
Posted By Rafair7643

Actually old boy, I don't "hate" Chelsea...

Actually old boy, I don't "hate" Chelsea Tractors...............look where I live! I'm a country boy. :ok:

As to the weather...............not a scooby mate. I was a Range Conducting Officer...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2008, 22:59
Replies: 4
Views: 968
Posted By Rafair7643

In relation to your MS Flight Sim, pop over to; ...

In relation to your MS Flight Sim, pop over to;

www.militaryaiworks.com (http://www.militaryaiworks.com)

You'll find a group dedicated to providing "realistic" Military Traffic for the sim,...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2008, 09:12
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,007,584
Posted By Rafair7643

Okay ya Gramps. Actually I do know where...

Okay ya Gramps. Actually I do know where Newcastle is, what I said was, "Wear the fox hat"
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2008, 19:16
Replies: 98
Views: 19,404
Posted By Rafair7643

You know you're right. I'm all jealous as hell...

You know you're right. I'm all jealous as hell about your fuel bills and proposed higher tax etc. :)

Actually the point I was making was that you were advocating that the Airshow should have gone...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2008, 23:49
Replies: 98
Views: 19,404
Posted By Rafair7643

Ah - so you have a Chelsea Tractor, so to hell...

Ah - so you have a Chelsea Tractor, so to hell with everyone else :D

Whatever the depth of the ruts in those images, is immaterial. Once the traffic had been allowed in on Saturday, they would...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2008, 21:43
Replies: 98
Views: 19,404
Posted By Rafair7643

And just how do you control this? You must have...

And just how do you control this? You must have more faith in the UK publics adherance to rules than I have.

You honestly think you'd be able to restrict access to those "staying locally and...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2008, 19:34
Replies: 78
Views: 9,748
Posted By Rafair7643

But being "fit for purpose" doesn't come into...

But being "fit for purpose" doesn't come into RIAT does it?

If they charged you money, let you in and then there were only static displays, perhaps you could make a case for it not being fit for...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2008, 17:51
Replies: 78
Views: 9,748
Posted By Rafair7643

SilsoeSid: Caveat Emptor dear boy,...

SilsoeSid:



Caveat Emptor dear boy, Caveat Emptor.

The onus is upon you, the purchaser, to be aware of the conditions (which are on their website) before you enter into the contract.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2008, 17:28
Replies: 78
Views: 9,748
Posted By Rafair7643

Speeddial: Aha, you missed out the...

Speeddial:



Aha, you missed out the word "technically" which I used when relating to RAF Fairford being US territory. (standard cop out :O)

Howsoever, I bow to your better knowledge...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2008, 13:02
Replies: 78
Views: 9,748
Posted By Rafair7643

By Dan Gerous And why ever not? You...

By Dan Gerous



And why ever not? You bought your tickets and that clause is clearly printed.............therefore in buying you agreed to that...........contract!

And before anyone starts...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2008, 22:38
Replies: 78
Views: 9,748
Posted By Rafair7643

The problem, as I said on another thread (I...

The problem, as I said on another thread (I think) is that whether you PSP or not, you will still have mud being transferred onto the public road.

Not sure about English Law, but in Scotland that...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2008, 22:02
Replies: 78
Views: 9,748
Posted By Rafair7643

I think it was more a reaction to the events...

I think it was more a reaction to the events rather than a contingency. In any case there is no way they could PSP each and every field.

Cheers

Stew
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2008, 19:33
Replies: 78
Views: 9,748
Posted By Rafair7643

Are some of you folks for real??????????? ...

Are some of you folks for real???????????

It's an outdoor event in the United Kingdom for gawds sake.

What do you expect????????

Oh yes, I see, you expect the entire might of the United...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2008, 18:41
Replies: 78
Views: 9,748
Posted By Rafair7643

Apparently (according to radio) the tried PSP,...

Apparently (according to radio) the tried PSP, but the vehicles carrying it could not get into the fields, due to the conditions.

Stew
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2008, 00:11
Replies: 98
Views: 19,404
Posted By Rafair7643

I don't think the "operator" of the station is...

I don't think the "operator" of the station is really relevant.

The fact is that most if not all the car parks are of a temporary nature (ie fields). If they are saturated, then you're going to...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2008, 22:21
Replies: 36
Views: 5,025
Posted By Rafair7643

A lot of folks seem to have forgotten the chaos...

A lot of folks seem to have forgotten the chaos caused at the Grand Prix a few years back, when everyone got stuck in the car parks.

Just what are organisers supposed to do?

Maybe go ahead...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jul 2008, 18:52
Replies: 21
Views: 2,767
Posted By Rafair7643

The B-17 N390TH is due to fly from Goose Bay,...

The B-17 N390TH is due to fly from Goose Bay, Canada to Narsarsuaq, Greenland today.

Routing via Prestwick to Duxford.

You can track it's progress here;
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jun 2008, 19:48
Replies: 5,750
Views: 818,260
Posted By Rafair7643

Yeah I thought it was a bit too obvious (but it's...

Yeah I thought it was a bit too obvious (but it's my local). Here it is today;

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/Rafair7643/piccie.jpg

LFT - You have control
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jun 2008, 18:23
Replies: 5,750
Views: 818,260
Posted By Rafair7643

Cheers mate, This one (taken in the...

Cheers mate,

This one (taken in the 1940's).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/Rafair7643/7643.jpg

If it helps the 2 rows of buildings at middle right are still there for all to see....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jun 2008, 19:17
Replies: 5,750
Views: 818,260
Posted By Rafair7643

Aye, that's where my one brain cell was taking me...

Aye, that's where my one brain cell was taking me BN ;)

Cheers

Stew
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jun 2008, 18:29
Replies: 5,750
Views: 818,260
Posted By Rafair7643

Yeah you're right, I should have looked closer. ...

Yeah you're right, I should have looked closer. It's Fallon NAS.

Cheers

Stew
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jun 2008, 18:13
Replies: 5,750
Views: 818,260
Posted By Rafair7643

I would say that it's Nellis AFB in Nevada ...

I would say that it's Nellis AFB in Nevada

Cheers

Stew
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jun 2008, 23:58
Replies: 21
Views: 7,046
Posted By Rafair7643

I agree it's certainly at an altitude more in...

I agree it's certainly at an altitude more in keeping with the Halifax. The only reason I thought Lancaster, was the slight sweep in the wings, which of course could just be the result of the angle....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jun 2008, 02:45
Replies: 21
Views: 7,046
Posted By Rafair7643

The second piccie also shows a Lancaster, which...

The second piccie also shows a Lancaster, which was no doubt involved in a raid on the Skoda Works in Pilsen.

According to the RAF History the actual date was 16th/17th;



Cheers

Stew
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jun 2008, 02:22
Replies: 21
Views: 7,046
Posted By Rafair7643

Okay dokey, I will try this again, as it...

Okay dokey,

I will try this again, as it seems my original post has gone walkabout (it does mean something)

From what I can find, Lancaster LM587 took part in a daylight raid that day;
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