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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2020, 19:30
Replies: 757
Views: 513,242
Posted By tremblerman

Phantom run up ramp.

As far as I can remember, the ramp was used because, at Max Mil Power with reheat, the wee beastie was known to vent fuel from the vent pipe under the rudder.
This was why No. 7 tank was locked out...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2019, 20:23
Replies: 22
Views: 8,827
Posted By tremblerman

You are correct. I think the bus as a "target"...

You are correct.
I think the bus as a "target" was speculation.
The guys in the Q shed were very fortunate, especially the one who was stood next to the aircraft.
I do not recall any answer as to...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2019, 19:58
Replies: 22
Views: 8,827
Posted By tremblerman

As I recall, I was in the hangar at the time, an...

As I recall, I was in the hangar at the time, an F 4 in the Q.R.A. shed launched a Sidewinder at a bus on the St. Andrews road.
Fell in to the Eden Estuary fortunately.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2019, 20:30
Replies: 24
Views: 9,341
Posted By tremblerman

As I recall from my own less than glittering...

As I recall from my own less than glittering military career, all sports were open to all ranks.
I played a fair bit of rugby and there were no ranks on the pitch or in the club.
I remember a J/T...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Jun 2019, 20:01
Replies: 36
Views: 15,199
Posted By tremblerman

Lost sun glasses.

I know of one posing a...hole, who, upon being invited to a trip on a rather large yacht, went out and got himself the most expensive Ray Bans he could find.
Questioned why there was a bit of string...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jun 2019, 19:22
Replies: 42
Views: 16,280
Posted By tremblerman

The "coke bottle"shape of the F4 was straightened...

The "coke bottle"shape of the F4 was straightened out to get the Spey in. This affected the area rule characteristics.
The 7 tank was not in the fin, it was the last tank between the engines. It was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jun 2019, 20:25
Replies: 42
Views: 16,280
Posted By tremblerman

The CSDU on the F4 was indeed a nightmare to...

The CSDU on the F4 was indeed a nightmare to replace. The comment made about changing it in a bay situation is absolutely correct.
We found this out when a couple of Woodhall Spa engine bay lads...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2019, 20:27
Replies: 757
Views: 513,242
Posted By tremblerman

The 228 OCU F4s had the 64 Sqdn Scarab Beetle on...

The 228 OCU F4s had the 64 Sqdn Scarab Beetle on the fins when I was on the line.
I still have know idea who I upset during training to get a wondrous posting like that!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2019, 20:19
Replies: 757
Views: 513,242
Posted By tremblerman

That is not an OCU paint job. It is a Trembler...

That is not an OCU paint job.
It is a Trembler (111 Sqn.).
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2019, 18:54
Replies: 398
Views: 267,724
Posted By tremblerman

MRCA

For those of us ancients who can recall, was not the expression "must refurbish Canberra again" attributed to Uncle Roger writing his Straight and Level column in Flight International?
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2018, 19:36
Replies: 139
Views: 38,375
Posted By tremblerman

S.W.O. at Leuchars had a corporal puppy name of...

S.W.O. at Leuchars had a corporal puppy name of Henry I think.
892 Sqdn. Royal Navy were also based at Leuchars.
Come embarkation time to the Ark, some wag puts a notice in the corporals club to...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Sep 2018, 19:05
Replies: 45
Views: 11,965
Posted By tremblerman

Remember when Dan Air paid a rather expensive...

Remember when Dan Air paid a rather expensive sign writer when one of there own staff could have done it for half the cost.
Ended up with Dan Air Lodon on the 1-11.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2018, 19:10
Replies: 120
Views: 28,298
Posted By tremblerman

Leuchars, mid seventies. Q.R.A. meals all...

Leuchars, mid seventies. Q.R.A. meals all provided by the Officers Mess.
As designated driver, only one allowed out of the Q.R.A. shed unless in an F4, on way to pick up chef and rations when hooter...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Aug 2016, 17:01
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,016,201
Posted By tremblerman

Please tell me I am not having flashbacks. ...

Please tell me I am not having flashbacks.
This morning I swear I saw a DC10 / MD11 climbing out of Manchester. I could not see any logo or tell what colour it was as the aircraft was too far away....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Jul 2016, 20:00
Replies: 2
Views: 6,797
Posted By tremblerman

That sounds like the crash I remembered. I...

That sounds like the crash I remembered.
I doubt that the Group Captain was driving the fire engine but you never know!
On the other hand, the description of the crash site is as I remember,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Jul 2016, 16:24
Replies: 2
Views: 6,797
Posted By tremblerman

U.S.A.F. crash near R.A.F. West Raynham in the 50's

In the late 50's I recall an aircraft from R.A.F. Sculthorpe (U.S. base) crashing in woods very adjacent to Raynham. There were stories of the aircraft actually hitting t.v. aerials as it went over...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2016, 16:38
Replies: 263
Views: 140,423
Posted By tremblerman

A.O.C's parade, Waddington late 70's. 9 and 50...

A.O.C's parade, Waddington late 70's. 9 and 50 Sqdns form one rank due to lack of men. Tremblerman is standing next to a corporal from 50 who is renowned for marching everywhere in a number 1...
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