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28th Sep 2023, 06:47
Replies: 19
Views: 4,349
Posted By More lookout

Imagine if Swallow69 was still used now, like it...

Imagine if Swallow69 was still used now, like it was in the 90’s by a U.K. Squadron. Obviously a sense of humour is no longer allowed - how sad.
30th Dec 2016, 19:45
Replies: 28
Views: 8,975
Posted By More lookout

Autolands and Brize....did someone mention...

Autolands and Brize....did someone mention Tristars😱
24th Nov 2015, 17:18
Replies: 38
Views: 16,647
Posted By More lookout

A sad day. TA was a great inspiration to a young...

A sad day. TA was a great inspiration to a young aviator and very supportive in getting us "sickies" back into training. Never forget getting into the mix with TA in a hawk from IAM and an ETPS...
24th Nov 2015, 04:43
Replies: 38
Views: 16,647
Posted By More lookout

Is that TA, who flew us "sickie trainees" at...

Is that TA, who flew us "sickie trainees" at Farnborough in the late 80's early 90's in the Hunter and Hawk?
19th Aug 2015, 16:29
Replies: 1,003
Views: 976,118
Posted By More lookout

Although it may not help, but CWL has always been...

Although it may not help, but CWL has always been unpopular and so always has vacancies. As for BRS, well who knows. It really is down to the bid and each years flying program. Why not apply, if...
18th Jul 2015, 19:39
Replies: 83
Views: 30,799
Posted By More lookout

Vulcan RIAT 2015

The most amazing display, on her farewell. Thanks to all who kept her flying, my boys and I will treasure the display for life.
27th May 2015, 19:08
Replies: 100
Views: 65,621
Posted By More lookout

Jonny "freddie" Owen, you are not forgotten mate...

Jonny "freddie" Owen, you are not forgotten mate and the rest of the crew who lost their lives.

Always grateful for the delivery of xmas stock to us in Akrotiri in 92.:ok::O

Raising a glass.
26th May 2015, 16:30
Replies: 24
Views: 10,378
Posted By More lookout

"Tristar, the airfield denial weapon". What a...

"Tristar, the airfield denial weapon". What a great saying, especially for anyone who's done a FI tour. IIRC 706 was known as Damien.
21st Jan 2015, 10:27
Replies: 39
Views: 14,779
Posted By More lookout

EX 637 Staff Cadet, mid eighties. Several...

EX 637 Staff Cadet, mid eighties. Several bollockings, which helped develop me. Many great memories:) I'm in.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2015, 08:29
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,921
Posted By More lookout

I'm with Al Bert. Pilots used to do the hovering...

I'm with Al Bert. Pilots used to do the hovering in my day. Automation is great, up to the point of failure. What ever the advances in Gizzmos and stated failure probabilities. A SAR crew must be...
10th Dec 2014, 08:18
Replies: 183
Views: 42,410
Posted By More lookout

Whilst his act deserved punishment. I suspect...

Whilst his act deserved punishment. I suspect there was a trail of signs leading to this outcome. His colleagues may of noticed a change in behaviour or appearance. I would suggest an intelligent...
21st Sep 2014, 21:20
Replies: 27
Views: 4,545
Posted By More lookout

It's not about one helo; the whole package...

It's not about one helo; the whole package required would take up the national debt of a small nation.
21st Sep 2014, 21:11
Replies: 27
Views: 4,545
Posted By More lookout

Was dabbled with in the 90's by the RAF SAR...

Was dabbled with in the 90's by the RAF SAR force. No real funding or resources, to be effective.
18th Sep 2014, 14:05
Replies: 686
Views: 533,101
Posted By More lookout

Being pragmatic for a moment. It's dog eat dog...

Being pragmatic for a moment. It's dog eat dog out there. There are only limited oppurtunities for Airbus type rated pilots in the uk. BA - you've still got to be a BA bod and fit the type they...
27th Aug 2014, 08:41
Replies: 686
Views: 533,101
Posted By More lookout

Very sad news for all, been there got the t shirt...

Very sad news for all, been there got the t shirt and it's not great. I hope those affected end up ok.

As an aside it will be of significance to all as to how the criteria for redundancy is set. ...
19th Aug 2014, 16:30
Replies: 1,003
Views: 976,118
Posted By More lookout

Skippers in Thomson are just ace, but then I'm...

Skippers in Thomson are just ace, but then I'm biased! It's like life, take 400 ish skippers, there will probably be one or two who you might have a personality issue with (that could be from both...
15th Aug 2014, 15:26
Replies: 1,003
Views: 976,118
Posted By More lookout

No DECs. Best of luck

No DECs.

Best of luck
25th Mar 2014, 15:31
Replies: 48
Views: 11,296
Posted By More lookout

I just stood and watched a Tristar flyover on...

I just stood and watched a Tristar flyover on approach to Birmingham. Whilst I normally have a quick glance, today I watched it until it disappeaerd from sight. I reflected on my first trip as an...
11th Feb 2014, 20:41
Replies: 422
Views: 139,024
Posted By More lookout

And the mess at Middleto st George is now a...

And the mess at Middleto st George is now a hotel. The unfortunate pilot who crashed into the mess, now haunts the hotel
10th Dec 2013, 07:38
Replies: 61
Views: 13,053
Posted By More lookout

The "failure" rate was also influenced by...

The "failure" rate was also influenced by economics as well. Just ask the trainees who were shown the redundancy door. Go back to early nineties for some, there was no option if they didn't make...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2013, 19:26
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,082
Posted By More lookout

Vortex ring??

Vortex ring??
17th Oct 2013, 13:07
Replies: 27
Views: 9,326
Posted By More lookout

I seem to recall "the Flypast" at Cranwell,...

I seem to recall "the Flypast" at Cranwell, resulted post bollocking with the pilot concerned taking up the post of boss of the JP low level Nav training unit IRRC:cool:
17th Sep 2013, 13:48
Replies: 28
Views: 5,961
Posted By More lookout

P8, you might find some ex RAF trying to get back...

P8, you might find some ex RAF trying to get back in.

A garunteed job until retirement would be a blessing.
14th Jul 2013, 20:00
Replies: 23
Views: 16,351
Posted By More lookout

Top Gear airport

What is the airport used in tonight's Top Gear test in Spain?
20th Jun 2013, 15:24
Replies: 51
Views: 10,044
Posted By More lookout

Allegedly a group of strikers spent their time...

Allegedly a group of strikers spent their time sounding air horns during the graduation parade at Cranwell today.
23rd May 2013, 19:29
Replies: 52
Views: 7,621
Posted By More lookout

Canadian Break, appeared about 1992ish at a base...

Canadian Break, appeared about 1992ish at a base in the sun
23rd May 2013, 18:27
Replies: 52
Views: 7,621
Posted By More lookout

One I remember written by a STn Cdr on a...

One I remember written by a STn Cdr on a colleague

"Every station needs someone like £&@!)&@, but only one!"
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2013, 07:57
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,921
Posted By More lookout

Time to move on. MIL SAR is over, the true test...

Time to move on. MIL SAR is over, the true test is the test of time. The crews that will make up civ SAR I suspect will be no less determined to provide the best response to those in danger. I had...
3rd Mar 2013, 15:46
Replies: 14
Views: 12,480
Posted By More lookout

Consider yourself an apprentice, go and work for...

Consider yourself an apprentice, go and work for an air taxi firm. As there aren't too many pilot jobs going, try and get involved with a bizjet company at an operations level. Money won't be...
27th Feb 2013, 23:41
Replies: 75
Views: 16,971
Posted By More lookout

In the early nineties, Polis was the best for...

In the early nineties, Polis was the best for quality. Chris was best for dealing with a large crowd. A few years back my family and I popped into Chris's for a kebab; the best part was them...
24th Sep 2012, 09:22
Replies: 82
Views: 15,314
Posted By More lookout

Having been a staff cadet at 637VGS in the 80's,...

Having been a staff cadet at 637VGS in the 80's, I can say that it definitely helped me achieve my goal of gaining my wings in the RAF. It wasn't just the flying, but the development of myself as an...
7th Jul 2012, 19:47
Replies: 20
Views: 5,996
Posted By More lookout

Well done D&D

Just a note to say how grateful I am, that we have such an excellent facility available in the UK, known as D&D. Whilst flying our 737 back into the UK today, we listened (121.5) with interest as a...
24th Apr 2008, 16:21
Replies: 26
Views: 4,362
Posted By More lookout

Great times, challenging flying and bloody good...

Great times, challenging flying and bloody good people. Memories.....:)
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2005, 21:03
Replies: 26
Views: 7,658
Posted By More lookout

Another great own goal by the lords and masters...

Another great own goal by the lords and masters and at what expense?


SARBOYS!!
6th Jul 2005, 19:09
Replies: 69
Views: 13,131
Posted By More lookout

Crewman's 13600! Banoffee pie at Omagh. ...

Crewman's 13600!

Banoffee pie at Omagh.

WSx 1 bouncing thoose troops around all night.

Just a few memories or two.

A great time in our lives.
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