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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th May 2022, 10:26
Replies: 38
Views: 4,738
Posted By FL575

GLIDING MEMORIES

My ‘B’ certificate is dated about a year earlier that that of 76fan, and the numbers would indicate that some 2750 were issued in that year! Surely most must have been ATC cadets.

I flew at Exeter...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2019, 15:24
Replies: 128
Views: 77,976
Posted By FL575

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/964x999/laarbruch_flying_club_312bc234afa3456d255df7c5e1c028f4a4f2100b.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2019, 18:46
Replies: 201
Views: 69,765
Posted By FL575

Mk 3 tales

Straight from ‘ATC Record of Service – Gliding Training’

4 Oct 59 Mk3 WT917 Self 4 min (624 Gliding School-Exeter Airport)

What is not recorded, is that our launches (by winch) were conducted...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2019, 18:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,562
Posted By FL575

Home (https://www.fifecountry.co.uk/) > Mens...

Home (https://www.fifecountry.co.uk/) > Mens (https://www.fifecountry.co.uk/mens) > Accessories (https://www.fifecountry.co.uk/mens/accessories) > Other...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Apr 2018, 08:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,146
Posted By FL575

Andy, Have a look at your PMs.

Andy,

Have a look at your PMs.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2017, 11:13
Replies: 415
Views: 199,044
Posted By FL575

Laarbruch '77 OC 'A', (in capacity as Ground...

Laarbruch '77

OC 'A', (in capacity as Ground Defence Commander) decrees that, in order to get into the spirit of things, when the hooter goes, all off base personnel are to drive in wearing NBC...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2016, 18:59
Replies: 81
Views: 14,704
Posted By FL575

Deskex76, Don't worry about the cost. By the...

Deskex76,

Don't worry about the cost. By the time a committee have sorted this out, the RAF will only be of the size that requires half a dozen, and that will include a couple of spares.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Dec 2015, 10:48
Replies: 44
Views: 18,445
Posted By FL575

'an RAE Canberra' I don't think so!

'an RAE Canberra'

I don't think so!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Apr 2015, 09:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,681
Posted By FL575

Blackburn B2

Oddly enough, I recently came across this photograph in my files. It is an official Royal Air Force photograph, and on the reverse is stamped ' R.A.F. OFFICIAL 18 Jul 1970 R.A.F. LECONFIELD'. There...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2014, 16:59
Replies: 8
Views: 4,437
Posted By FL575

What could go wrong

Watching this video reminded me of the time that we fired a flare at low level.

Normally, on airfields, the grass is kept cut short. However, in the 1970s, in an endeavour to reduce the number of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd May 2014, 16:35
Replies: 36
Views: 8,600
Posted By FL575

Phil, I am surprised that there has not yet...

Phil,

I am surprised that there has not yet been an answer to your question, as there must be many ex-Royal Air Force pilots who read this column!

The simple answer is no, you do not have a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Apr 2014, 11:30
Replies: 36
Views: 8,600
Posted By FL575

GOLF BRAVO ZULU and oftenflylo, I think that...

GOLF BRAVO ZULU and oftenflylo,

I think that this the scratty little thing to which you refer. Each sheet is only 4in x 2in (10cm x 5cm).

From the left: Medical Certificate, IMC Rating,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Apr 2014, 10:28
Replies: 36
Views: 8,600
Posted By FL575

Sorry that I seem unable this time to show the...

Sorry that I seem unable this time to show the photographs 'normally'!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Apr 2014, 10:25
Replies: 36
Views: 8,600
Posted By FL575

This is a 1938 Aviator’s Certificate, issued by...

This is a 1938 Aviator’s Certificate, issued by The Royal Aero Club in 1938.

It is quite small, some 4¼inches by 3 inches (11cm x 7.5cm), with a leather cover.

On the second page the holder’s...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2014, 16:57
Replies: 47
Views: 18,185
Posted By FL575

Could we help?

Thinking about the original post.

Nav and me were coming back from the West Country, passing through the Oxford - Cambridge corridor at FL200. We were with London Mil who asked us if we could help...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Mar 2014, 09:13
Replies: 46
Views: 9,306
Posted By FL575

Allan, Obviously some people will know...

Allan,

Obviously some people will know instantly what the object is, and I ask them to hold off answering for a little while.

Those that do not know sometimes find it interesting to try and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Mar 2014, 20:12
Replies: 46
Views: 9,306
Posted By FL575

Another unusual item

At first, this in the photographs looks like any aviation themed scale ruler. It has markings at 1:50,000 & 1:250,000. It has distances run at various speeds i.e. 420kt, 450kt & 480kts. There is also...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2013, 18:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,410
Posted By FL575

Hello, The booklet, 'Badges, Bases &...

Hello,

The booklet, 'Badges, Bases & Bosses', published by The Canberra Association, indicates that 'Wg Cdr J E Holland DFC' took command of 16 Squadron 28 Oct 60
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2013, 10:04
Replies: 24
Views: 4,244
Posted By FL575

I remember being Duty Pilot in the Tower one...

I remember being Duty Pilot in the Tower one morning at Wyton in 1972. The first six aircraft to get airborne were all station aircraft, and all different types.

I forget the order, but they were:...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2012, 10:58
Replies: 46
Views: 11,830
Posted By FL575

Tinribs This is an example of the Air...

Tinribs

This is an example of the Air Traffic Control photograph taken at Gibraltar to which I think you refer. The photograph has a clock in the top left hand corner, and has date in the bottom...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Dec 2011, 15:48
Replies: 16
Views: 2,690
Posted By FL575

Warwick ASR Aircraft

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff188/essjaypr9/Warwick.jpg

This photograph shows a Warwick G R Mk 1 ASR. This mark of aircraft carried a Mk 1A lightweight airborne lifeboat, 17.7M long and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jun 2011, 14:38
Replies: 46
Views: 9,306
Posted By FL575

You are, of course, absolutely correct. It...

You are, of course, absolutely correct.

It is a HGU/Artificial Horizon cover for the Canberra T4 aircraft. If you rotate the photograph 90 degrees anti clockwise, you will see how. The two 'L'...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st May 2011, 15:21
Replies: 46
Views: 9,306
Posted By FL575

Continuing my theme of What/Where/How. I submit...

Continuing my theme of What/Where/How. I submit the following.

The enclosed picture is of an item closely associated with aviation. It is about 5in x 4in, and made of aluminium. When new, is is...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2011, 08:17
Replies: 24
Views: 8,979
Posted By FL575

60 Gnat Course - 1971 We had 60 Course...

60 Gnat Course - 1971

We had 60 Course flying suit badges made, pictured below. Note how the underwing tanks have been replaced by bottles of 'Newkie Brown'. I never did get around to putting this...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2011, 19:08
Replies: 157
Views: 33,792
Posted By FL575

I suspect that the answer to this question is...

I suspect that the answer to this question is obvious, really. I can name not only the type and mark, but the actual airframe number as well.

Put it this way, for the Lancaster (the last one built...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Dec 2010, 09:38
Replies: 14
Views: 6,969
Posted By FL575

Harrier final flying?

I cannot see this information anywhere else on Pprune, but if it is I apologise for repeating it, but someone might be interested.

Final Harrier Flying

Start date/time: 15/12/2010 12:55 UTC...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2010, 15:01
Replies: 530
Views: 176,975
Posted By FL575

Emeritus Canberra Navigator, on detachment, upon...

Emeritus Canberra Navigator, on detachment, upon entering the Wardroom of what was then HMS Fulmar (now RAF Lossiemouth) spies two 15 inch brass shell cases by the door, 'Ah, starter cartridges for...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2010, 10:20
Replies: 58
Views: 7,626
Posted By FL575

Thinking about Funfliers post, the RAF Chipmunks...

Thinking about Funfliers post, the RAF Chipmunks did have the carbheat 'wire-locked' in hot in 1969.

That is when I learned to use 'wire-locking' pliers whilst taxying in. Should any other 'dual'...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Oct 2010, 15:05
Replies: 12
Views: 3,451
Posted By FL575

RAF Oakington visual recovery

Thinking about the time when Varsities flew out of RAF Oakington. Can anyone remember details of the visual recovery from the North. As I remember, a particular route and height had to be flown in...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2010, 17:34
Replies: 205
Views: 66,151
Posted By FL575

Some idea of the possible/probable asymmetric...

Some idea of the possible/probable asymmetric problems of the PR9 may be gained from the following tale. It should be remembered that there was not, of course, a two stick PR9. So the first time that...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2010, 19:54
Replies: 205
Views: 66,151
Posted By FL575

I seem to remember the 'Icing Let Down' was 6000...

I seem to remember the 'Icing Let Down' was 6000 RPM, all the way down until sure of landing. 6000 was to be set before entering cloud during the let down. Remembering to nudge the RPM up as it...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2010, 09:09
Replies: 26
Views: 7,528
Posted By FL575

I seem to remember that when the PR9s RR 206s...

I seem to remember that when the PR9s RR 206s were sent back to Rolls Royce for servicing, they did not bother with the Avpin starter. It seems they unbolted that from the front of the engine, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2009, 16:05
Replies: 42
Views: 8,773
Posted By FL575

Bently Priory

The Southern Railway engine nameplate mounted on the inside of the portico wall of the entrance to Bently Priory was that of No 34055 'FIGHTER PILOT'. (of course!)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Dec 2008, 08:24
Replies: 46
Views: 9,306
Posted By FL575

onb, Really for the same reason that brass...

onb,

Really for the same reason that brass screwdrivers were used to adjust compasses during compass swings. The theory was that anything metal that could be moved in the cockpit during flight...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Dec 2008, 16:23
Replies: 46
Views: 9,306
Posted By FL575

Redsetter, absolutely correct. The...

Redsetter, absolutely correct.

The photograph shows the emergency intercom device as fitted to the CANBERRA PR9.

Should the PR9 aircraft Type A1961 electric intercom fail, communication between...
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