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Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2024, 07:54
Replies: 40
Views: 12,491
Posted By sharpend

I was instructing on 226 OCU at the time of the ...

I was instructing on 226 OCU at the time of the crash. I knew both pilots well and was good friends with Taff. In fact I was Taff's Effects Officer and attended his funeral at Craigallachie. Sad...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2023, 15:54
Replies: 26
Views: 4,488
Posted By sharpend

When I helped reform 151(F) Sqn at Chivenor in...

When I helped reform 151(F) Sqn at Chivenor in the early '80s I asked for the Sqn silver to be returned. I was told it had all been sold. Tragic and those officers, incl COs, who had paid a small...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2023, 07:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,402
Posted By sharpend

Scottish income tax

I have just read that the Scottish government are planning to increase income tax yet again, already higher than in the rest of the UK. This applies to all UK service personnel based north of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2023, 10:12
Replies: 66
Views: 14,079
Posted By sharpend

Carpets

When Chivenor downscaled, the airmen's quarters were offered to the council, but I gather were rejected as being substandard. Worse still, I'm told that when Sgts & airmen were moved into officer...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2023, 19:24
Replies: 50
Views: 14,042
Posted By sharpend

I bow to your far more current views. It is...

I bow to your far more current views. It is totally correct that I last instructed on the Hawk in 1983; an amazing 40 years ago; a lifetime. I also appreciate that the modern RAF is totally different...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2023, 16:11
Replies: 50
Views: 14,042
Posted By sharpend

I instructed on Hawk T1 at Chivenor and consider...

I instructed on Hawk T1 at Chivenor and consider it a fine aeroplane, perfect for advanced/tactical training. Nothing wrong with what we have. Pity we cannot have a Hawk Mk3. From an instructor point...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2023, 19:26
Replies: 5
Views: 2,925
Posted By sharpend

John Bryant

I have just heard that Johnny Bryant died yesterday. He was Jaguars and Lightnings. Great chap and super boss. Blue skies Johnny.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2023, 08:29
Replies: 310
Views: 100,491
Posted By sharpend

Applicants seeking to join RAF described as...

Applicants seeking to join RAF described as 'useless white male pilots' in leaked emails (msn.com)...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2022, 18:18
Replies: 16
Views: 3,082
Posted By sharpend

Defence Budget

That very generous Chancellor has promised that defence spending will continue to be 2% of GDP. How kind. But what many fail to realise is that figures today made public show that GDP will reduce...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2022, 08:05
Replies: 52
Views: 12,988
Posted By sharpend

Indeed, I very much admired Whiskey Walker.

Indeed, I very much admired Whiskey Walker.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2022, 13:21
Replies: 43
Views: 12,926
Posted By sharpend

Still does not accept VETGATEWAY19 & wants...

Still does not accept VETGATEWAY19 & wants payment.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2022, 08:23
Replies: 327
Views: 79,261
Posted By sharpend

I served for 39 years. I never saw any racial...

I served for 39 years. I never saw any racial discrimination in all that time. It also appears that gay people kept their habits hidden, so I never saw any of discrimination on that subject; the fact...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2022, 13:56
Replies: 47
Views: 15,843
Posted By sharpend

I recall many years ago that even some married...

I recall many years ago that even some married junior officers were receiving benefits. Disgraceful.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2022, 16:01
Replies: 1
Views: 2,048
Posted By sharpend

Gordon Hannam.

I saw in another part of PPrune that my great chum Gordon Hannam has died. Tragic news. I flew with Gordon on 6 Sqn Jaguars and he was a close mate. I visited him in Hong Kong and later in...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Jul 2022, 15:59
Replies: 15
Views: 7,475
Posted By sharpend

Tragic news. I flew with Gordon on 6 Sqn Jaguars...

Tragic news. I flew with Gordon on 6 Sqn Jaguars and he was a close mate. I visited him in Hong Kong and later in Cheltenham. Any news of the funeral?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jun 2022, 16:21
Replies: 11
Views: 2,065
Posted By sharpend

Thanks guys, So far done exercises 1 - 5 without...

Thanks guys, So far done exercises 1 - 5 without difficulty... Will enjoy everything, but not so confident about the hovering bit...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2022, 21:12
Replies: 11
Views: 2,065
Posted By sharpend

New to helos

Hi learned ones, I am a very experienced ex military QFI with a PPL(A). I'm starting a course towards a PPL(H), on the Cabri G2. I'm told I get some dispensation in training and exams. The exams...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Jun 2022, 09:54
Replies: 0
Views: 614
Posted By sharpend

PPL(A) to PPL(H)

Hi learned ones, I am a very experienced ex military QFI with a PPL(A). I'm starting a course towards a PPL(H), on the Cabri G2. I'm told I get some dispensation in training and exams. The exams...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2022, 08:35
Replies: 115
Views: 36,114
Posted By sharpend

Why was RAF deputy in garden without any clothes...

Why was RAF deputy in garden without any clothes on? | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10508959/Why-RAF-deputy-garden-without-clothes-on.html)

If true, how stupid. But...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2022, 14:18
Replies: 66
Views: 19,708
Posted By sharpend

'[QUOTE=Just This Once...;11169555] Innocent, to...

'[QUOTE=Just This Once...;11169555] Innocent, to a lower burden of proof in a civil court, whilst actively evading the courts, disclosure process, actually being 'served', using the Met Police as a...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2022, 16:33
Replies: 66
Views: 19,708
Posted By sharpend

Sad he went under, but only himself to blame. He...

Sad he went under, but only himself to blame. He could have had it all.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2022, 13:22
Replies: 11
Views: 4,423
Posted By sharpend

RIP. Blue skies. Sad that it took a while to be...

RIP. Blue skies. Sad that it took a while to be notified here.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2022, 15:14
Replies: 66
Views: 46,435
Posted By sharpend

I was there on 14 Sqn at that time. Was your...

I was there on 14 Sqn at that time. Was your father the boss of 17 Sqn?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2021, 11:41
Replies: 8
Views: 2,864
Posted By sharpend

I'm with The B Word. Having flown single seat,...

I'm with The B Word. Having flown single seat, Hunters & Jaguars and Strike/Attack Canberras (B(I)8s & B15s I much favour 2 man cockpits. Allows the pilot to concentrate of flying rather than...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Oct 2021, 13:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,983
Posted By sharpend

I could let you have a GNS 5870 MFI for £10 +...

I could let you have a GNS 5870 MFI for £10 + postage. Upgraded my iPad to include GPS.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2021, 07:46
Replies: 9
Views: 3,230
Posted By sharpend

Probably true. Cadet are flying Chippies at YUAS....

Probably true. Cadet are flying Chippies at YUAS. We swopped our Chippies for Bulldogs in circa 1972.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2021, 13:47
Replies: 49
Views: 17,437
Posted By sharpend

Totally agree Mike. I got a clean Jaguar up to...

Totally agree Mike. I got a clean Jaguar up to M1.1 at 6000 feet (by accident). And I was going up! Shall not say where :)
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2021, 10:24
Replies: 97
Views: 21,222
Posted By sharpend

Actually one probably not mentioned was the ...

Actually one probably not mentioned was the feeder at RAF Rufforth, near York, called 'Marco's'. |In the 70s Rufforth was a relief landing ground for RAF Church Fenton and the feeder was run just...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2021, 14:09
Replies: 97
Views: 21,222
Posted By sharpend

Brawdy. Strammer Max was brilliant.

Brawdy. Strammer Max was brilliant.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2021, 09:49
Replies: 5
Views: 3,396
Posted By sharpend

I knew John from all three types. Lovely chap....

I knew John from all three types. Lovely chap. RIP & blue skies.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Aug 2021, 13:14
Replies: 22
Views: 3,462
Posted By sharpend

I have re-registered with password it issued and...

I have re-registered with password it issued and the correct user name but keep getting this: Your connection isn't privateAttackers might be trying to steal your information from...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2021, 15:59
Replies: 25
Views: 6,217
Posted By sharpend

The first tranche of Jaguars did not have guns;...

The first tranche of Jaguars did not have guns; certainly the ones I flew in 1964 did not. I understand also that during the Aden gun trials the exhaust caused some damage resulting from an...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2021, 09:21
Replies: 57
Views: 12,853
Posted By sharpend

I am (was) a qualified simulator instructor...

I am (was) a qualified simulator instructor (Jaguar) with 10,000 real hours in my log book. All types. Simulation has it's place, especially for emergencies etc, but no substitute for the real...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2021, 09:38
Replies: 254
Views: 49,990
Posted By sharpend

I just give up. There is no hope.

I just give up. There is no hope.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2021, 20:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,915
Posted By sharpend

Gentleman John Wolley

I have just read this on the 10 Sqn Association website. John was truly a gentleman and a very special aviator. Blue skies old chum, you had a good innings; you also taught me a lot about being a...
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