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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2024, 07:08
Replies: 117
Views: 38,974
Posted By Shackman

Shy Torque (and TW50) - do you mean the Benbecula...

Shy Torque (and TW50) - do you mean the Benbecula or the Mull of Kintyre Shackleton crash?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Apr 2024, 12:22
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Antelat, Libya?

Antelat, Libya?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Apr 2024, 11:52
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

3Sqn RAAF in the Western Desert?

3Sqn RAAF in the Western Desert?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Apr 2024, 15:50
Replies: 27
Views: 14,218
Posted By Shackman

It was certainly a requirement by '66. I wasn't a...

It was certainly a requirement by '66. I wasn't a particularly strong swimmer at the start of basic training at AOTS South Cerney, but (eventually/just) made the grade and received my 'X' certificate...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2024, 10:53
Replies: 69
Views: 6,309
Posted By Shackman

7 Sqn Motto - Per Diem, Per Noctum, Per Haps

7 Sqn Motto - Per Diem, Per Noctum, Per Haps
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2024, 09:16
Replies: 151
Views: 27,408
Posted By Shackman

Even now, some 12 years since I threw my flying...

Even now, some 12 years since I threw my flying kit in the corner, my wife still looks out the window in the morning and if the weather is c**p says "Ten o'clock clearance dear?"
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2024, 14:08
Replies: 73
Views: 14,534
Posted By Shackman

Whilst living surviving in a quarter at Odiham in...

Whilst living surviving in a quarter at Odiham in early 1980, long before we ordered any Chinooks for ourselves, the quiet of the neighbourhood one Sunday was disturbed by a distant noise (which...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Feb 2024, 09:39
Replies: 4,234
Views: 652,608
Posted By Shackman

Is that a church tower in the distance?

Is that a church tower in the distance?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2024, 09:45
Replies: 20
Views: 130,855
Posted By Shackman

Not just B-2s or even Vulcans. In the early...

Not just B-2s or even Vulcans. In the early 1970's one of the 'new' AEW Shackletons on 8 Sqn developed a leak from the de-icing fluid tank (used to spread fluid from the leading edge of the wings in...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2024, 08:53
Replies: 52
Views: 9,766
Posted By Shackman

Like ninthace above, I had to attend an early...

Like ninthace above, I had to attend an early computer course at RAF Newton, as I had been given the job of 'computer manager' on the Sqn at Aldergrove. However, this was run by the RAF Police, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2024, 19:44
Replies: 159
Views: 34,311
Posted By Shackman

Some of you may remember (early 70's IIRC) a...

Some of you may remember (early 70's IIRC) a story in Air Clues of a storeman who was badly injured using 'incorrect' equipment in 'the stores'. It seemed this particular unit had some high level...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Nov 2023, 19:19
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Brooklands?

Brooklands?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Sep 2023, 19:55
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Are you up in Shropshire by any chance - Brockton?

Are you up in Shropshire by any chance - Brockton?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2023, 12:52
Replies: 51
Views: 8,547
Posted By Shackman

Unfortunately this is not new. Before the UK...

Unfortunately this is not new. Before the UK withdrawal from the Far East, the resident maritime squadron (205) used to keep an eye on the ships positions during our regular patrols over the South...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th May 2023, 16:02
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Initial thought was Tofino, but could it be...

Initial thought was Tofino, but could it be Victoria?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2023, 18:48
Replies: 7,467
Views: 2,404,623
Posted By Shackman

Presumably the carrier support group will consist...

Presumably the carrier support group will consist primarily of sea going tugs!
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2023, 16:43
Replies: 20
Views: 6,633
Posted By Shackman

Can happen to anyone: ...

Can happen to anyone:

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Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2023, 16:20
Replies: 106
Views: 35,336
Posted By Shackman

Ah - now the thread is drifting so far away I am...

Ah - now the thread is drifting so far away I am reminded the 'pleasure' of those long slogs by Shackleton out to 15 or 20W so as to drop Christmas Trees and Lindholm containers full of mail and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Apr 2023, 11:43
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Popham maybe.

Popham maybe.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2023, 14:22
Replies: 455
Views: 141,680
Posted By Shackman

Presumably one of the many

Presumably one of the many
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Apr 2023, 10:49
Replies: 7
Views: 974
Posted By Shackman

I think the owner of the Anson at Sleap...

I think the owner of the Anson at Sleap (G-VROE/WD413) which regularly drones/proceeds overhead Shackleton Towers in a stately fashion, would beg to disagree.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2023, 21:44
Replies: 212
Views: 79,600
Posted By Shackman

‘Penguins’ was in use during WW2 - look for the...

‘Penguins’ was in use during WW2 - look for the book ‘Penguin in the Eyrie’ by Hector Bolitho, about his time as an Intelligence Officer in Coastal Command during the war.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Mar 2023, 18:01
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Duxford?

Duxford?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2023, 13:48
Replies: 50
Views: 9,811
Posted By Shackman

Like many of the others here, my introduction to...

Like many of the others here, my introduction to NVG was in Northern Ireland in 1980/81, when the first generation PNG arrived for us to use (AN-PVS 5?). This wonderful device was worn (I use the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2023, 11:49
Replies: 17
Views: 3,339
Posted By Shackman

When they were new - Here's a nice bright...

When they were new -

Here's a nice bright shiny NZ P-3 :)

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US Naval Station...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jan 2023, 14:27
Replies: 4,459
Views: 634,973
Posted By Shackman

4 ship of KC-135Rs positioning for a flypast at...

4 ship of KC-135Rs positioning for a flypast at Mildenhall(?)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Oct 2022, 15:48
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Certainly looks like the 370th Fighter Squadron...

Certainly looks like the 370th Fighter Squadron badge.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2022, 16:09
Replies: 16
Views: 1,752
Posted By Shackman

It may also have something to do with the fact...

It may also have something to do with the fact that a lot of (military) aircraft radios used crystals for their radios - none of that dialing up any frequency like you do today. I have a vague...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2022, 14:50
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Are we at Shawbury?

Are we at Shawbury?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Oct 2022, 14:34
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Thanks for that Asturias, but unfortunately away...

Thanks for that Asturias, but unfortunately away from base for the time being, so will have to declare Open House.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Oct 2022, 11:48
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Got there eventually - Aeropuerto Internacional...

Got there eventually - Aeropuerto Internacional General Servando Canales de Matamoros (aka Matamoros International).

My horse is plum tuckered out after all that searching, so it's back to the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Oct 2022, 12:03
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Unfortunately I can't hear the mission bells, so...

Unfortunately I can't hear the mission bells, so have retired to the Cantina.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Oct 2022, 09:50
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

South of the Border - down Ciudad Juárez way?

South of the Border - down Ciudad Juárez way?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Oct 2022, 16:22
Replies: 4,069
Views: 311,711
Posted By Shackman

Flying Boat base Aden

Flying Boat base Aden
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2022, 16:24
Replies: 101
Views: 23,680
Posted By Shackman

Chetwynd hasn't changed much!

Chetwynd hasn't changed much!
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