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Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2024, 17:52
Replies: 167
Views: 22,725
Posted By The Oberon

A quick Google for Westlers Pork Sausages In Lard...

A quick Google for Westlers Pork Sausages In Lard will fix you up. Still available on occasions.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2023, 05:10
Replies: 38
Views: 10,447
Posted By The Oberon

There are couple on EBay.

There are couple on EBay.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2023, 14:47
Replies: 38
Views: 10,447
Posted By The Oberon

It's a long time ago but the Vulcan TFR was...

It's a long time ago but the Vulcan TFR was secured to the fore and aft axis. It looked for ground returns at, 8000yds.(?) so the beam angle was altered to give 8000 dependant upon the height set....
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2023, 11:27
Replies: 86
Views: 26,711
Posted By The Oberon

I understood they could still wear their...

I understood they could still wear their "Dagger"
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2023, 13:43
Replies: 38
Views: 7,456
Posted By The Oberon

One for ex V-force Navs. Who or when was it...

One for ex V-force Navs. Who or when was it decided if you were to become a Nav. Plot or Nav. Rad??
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2023, 04:24
Replies: 25
Views: 6,611
Posted By The Oberon

The Akrotiri Vulcans would detach to Iran once a...

The Akrotiri Vulcans would detach to Iran once a year. In 1968-9, I went as 2nd. line Avionic support and we were based at Mehrabad Airport. It was a 2 week detachment and the Vulcans would fly...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 04:03
Replies: 592
Views: 192,649
Posted By The Oberon

I can think of one unit not too far away from...

I can think of one unit not too far away from Lincoln with a Group Captain Staish. A lodger unit on the base is commanded by a 1* with 3 more Group Captains beneath him.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2023, 11:43
Replies: 212
Views: 79,610
Posted By The Oberon

And they indirectly made it possible for us to...

And they indirectly made it possible for us to watch Prof. Alice Roberts wandering around Vindolanda and the like.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2023, 04:19
Replies: 88
Views: 12,727
Posted By The Oberon

Get yourselves a Casio Waveceptor Solar G-shock...

Get yourselves a Casio Waveceptor Solar G-shock for around £110. No batteries, tied to "Rugby", automatic GMT/BST changeover and a couple of button presses puts you anywhere in the world.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2023, 10:52
Replies: 206
Views: 53,336
Posted By The Oberon

I am frequently up there with the dogs, there was...

I am frequently up there with the dogs, there was an SU22 but I never saw a Buccaneer. They also had a pair of Hunters which were the only ones I saw in the air.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2023, 09:52
Replies: 206
Views: 53,336
Posted By The Oberon

I do have a dog in the ring as I live in Scampton...

I do have a dog in the ring as I live in Scampton Village and was based there from 1970 - 80. In addition to the possible asbestos and other problems, nobody seems to have mentioned the abandoned...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2023, 05:54
Replies: 16
Views: 2,272
Posted By The Oberon

When I left, HMRC, via Ty Glas Road, took my RAF...

When I left, HMRC, via Ty Glas Road, took my RAF pension as my primary income and offset all my allowances against it. All other incomes were taxed at the base or higher rate. I had to do an annual...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2023, 07:32
Replies: 98
Views: 36,042
Posted By The Oberon

Interesting to see the H2D crop up. At Scampton...

Interesting to see the H2D crop up. At Scampton in the early 70s, there was a large number of people lived in Saxilby village, private and hirings, the official MT route was a dog leg via Sturton...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2023, 04:41
Replies: 113
Views: 25,820
Posted By The Oberon

He is a Leading Boy with 2 GC stripes. I was an...

He is a Leading Boy with 2 GC stripes. I was an apprentice at Locking 61 - 64. GC stripes for apprentices disappeared around late 61. I passed out in Dec. 64 and we were the first entry to have the 4...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2023, 03:38
Replies: 32
Views: 12,144
Posted By The Oberon

Ditto Scampton, morning and afternoon.

Ditto Scampton, morning and afternoon.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2022, 09:24
Replies: 15
Views: 4,747
Posted By The Oberon

And not only the small ones. ...

And not only the small ones.


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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2022, 08:23
Replies: 112
Views: 17,679
Posted By The Oberon

Also saw my first ever blue movies in the Buff...

Also saw my first ever blue movies in the Buff Lodge down there. A Sick Quarters Sgt. was I/C projector.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2022, 07:36
Replies: 112
Views: 17,679
Posted By The Oberon

Masirah had one. I remember a particularly blood...

Masirah had one. I remember a particularly blood thirsty water polo match, aircrew vs groundcrew, during a Vulcan detachment 1969.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2022, 07:53
Replies: 162
Views: 24,667
Posted By The Oberon

Asked the question over on ARRSE and apart from...

Asked the question over on ARRSE and apart from the "get the kettle on, standard NATO" and worse remarks it seems that "Good morning, RSM" and sometimes Mrs. **** is used. Still no nearer to what the...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2022, 06:37
Replies: 118
Views: 26,223
Posted By The Oberon

I would not disagree with a single word that has...

I would not disagree with a single word that has been written above but I also think that the display in Edinburgh was equally impressive. The QCS bearer party were immaculate and didn't put a foot...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2022, 04:20
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,128
Posted By The Oberon

Maybe Iron Curtains will do the trick.

Maybe Iron Curtains will do the trick.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2022, 03:50
Replies: 36
Views: 8,396
Posted By The Oberon

I understand that King Charles III has opted for...

I understand that King Charles III has opted for the Tudor Crown.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2022, 06:24
Replies: 101
Views: 23,688
Posted By The Oberon

Went to Palermo a few times with the Tanker...

Went to Palermo a few times with the Tanker Fleet, stayed in a Thompsons hotel. Always a good trip.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2022, 12:51
Replies: 79
Views: 17,271
Posted By The Oberon

There was a Sgt. in the Radar Bay at Akrotiri who...

There was a Sgt. in the Radar Bay at Akrotiri who refused to supplement any issue kit items, even KD. Depending on how he was standing or sitting his Drawers cellular hung down below his shorts.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2022, 09:37
Replies: 144
Views: 57,976
Posted By The Oberon

KK, I have been watching the RAFAT since yellow...

KK,
I have been watching the RAFAT since yellow Gnat days and living in Scampton village I probably see more of the current team than most on here. I haven't been to a display for a few years so...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2022, 06:02
Replies: 144
Views: 57,976
Posted By The Oberon

What he said. I have always been an air show fan...

What he said. I have always been an air show fan but I usually left before the Red Arrows "topped the bill". I have always preferred to watch a solo Lightening, Phantom, Harrier, Tornado or Typhoon...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2022, 12:21
Replies: 220
Views: 67,373
Posted By The Oberon

You're forgetting other controversies with the...

You're forgetting other controversies with the round neck one. Tie or no tie, collar points in or out, it varied from SWO to SWO.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2022, 04:33
Replies: 24
Views: 4,962
Posted By The Oberon

I once tried to claim Sgt's. Mess fees based on...

I once tried to claim Sgt's. Mess fees based on the premise that in civvy street union fees were deductible, no joy with that one either.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2022, 18:47
Replies: 33
Views: 8,531
Posted By The Oberon

Here you go, ...

Here you go,


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Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2022, 17:29
Replies: 28
Views: 4,286
Posted By The Oberon

Thanks Langley.

Thanks Langley.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2022, 07:15
Replies: 28
Views: 4,286
Posted By The Oberon

Langley, serious, but maybe dumb, question. It...

Langley, serious, but maybe dumb, question. It seems to me, a layman, that a lot of the places where 40deg.was exceeded are subject to non meteorological influences making it seem hotter. I am aware...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2022, 03:46
Replies: 98
Views: 19,761
Posted By The Oberon

Ah yes, the strange Spanish Legion. This is how a...

Ah yes, the strange Spanish Legion. This is how a proper legion marches.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKIh1D96Ymg
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2022, 16:22
Replies: 144
Views: 57,976
Posted By The Oberon

Being a local resident, about an hour ago they...

Being a local resident, about an hour ago they took off from here with only 6, five in a V and one tucked up in the middle.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2022, 03:21
Replies: 173
Views: 38,466
Posted By The Oberon

Nasty Gowrong in my book.

Nasty Gowrong in my book.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2022, 13:13
Replies: 162
Views: 24,667
Posted By The Oberon

Well all I can say is that I am glad I went when...

Well all I can say is that I am glad I went when I did. I was a SGT. at 25 and a Chief at 34 and I had been allowed to sign on for a further 7 years beyond my 22 which, in those days, meant that I...
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