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Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2017, 13:34
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,773,112
Posted By praesta2

I thought that 643 VGS disbanded in 2012 becoming...

I thought that 643 VGS disbanded in 2012 becoming part of 644 VGS
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2014, 08:47
Replies: 36
Views: 19,452
Posted By praesta2

Angel How true - a lot of knowledge in that crew room

How true - a lot of knowledge in that crew room
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2013, 13:27
Replies: 21
Views: 8,395
Posted By praesta2

Primarily for SANF: 175 Cse at Syerston Passed...

Primarily for SANF: 175 Cse at Syerston Passed Out in 24th November 1967. I have some pertaining to this. PM me if you would like me to send them on
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2012, 10:00
Replies: 70
Views: 25,333
Posted By praesta2

I too found some pieces at Syerston with part...

I too found some pieces at Syerston with part numbers stamped. Interestingly my brother-in-law got the haulage contract to transport the myriad of 'spares' from Waddington to Bruntingthorpe when 558...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2012, 11:00
Replies: 41
Views: 17,835
Posted By praesta2

Agree - Wright-Patt is an amazing place to visit....

Agree - Wright-Patt is an amazing place to visit. Being fortunate enough to work for Cincinnati based company I have passed many happy Sundays there over the last ten or so years. I don't think I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Aug 2010, 11:09
Replies: 27
Views: 15,705
Posted By praesta2

T-21, I am astounded by the impressive strength...

T-21, I am astounded by the impressive strength of your spine! I did a third
, almost to the hour at 306, of what you did on the Venture and I still suffer with "Venture-back" to this day! Possibly...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Aug 2010, 10:49
Replies: 27
Views: 15,705
Posted By praesta2

Reference "... and for the second and third...

Reference "... and for the second and third flights as 'Butt', which I suspect is a mis-spelling as I think I remember he was of Indian origin..."

I beleive your spelling to be correct as I think...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Aug 2010, 10:46
Replies: 27
Views: 15,705
Posted By praesta2

Some more meat on the bones

* The VGS based at Spitalgate was 644 - now at Syerston since early 1975.
* Flt Lt Albert Johnson was actually OC of 643 VGS (probably when they were at Hemswell). Later as Sqn Ldr AS Johnson he was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Feb 2010, 12:55
Replies: 1,274
Views: 652,411
Posted By praesta2

"Original" Intercoms

I believe that the manufacturer was Amplivox, as were the headsets, which required 6 x AA batteries. These were generally Univar rechargeables and rarely lasted the entire flying day . The only...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th May 2009, 17:01
Replies: 37
Views: 6,547
Posted By praesta2

I was lucky enough to do a Gliding Proficiency...

I was lucky enough to do a Gliding Proficiency course with 644 VGS at Syerston in 1983. Despite one of my instructors being a gentleman by the name of Keith Chesher (who along with Paul Blackmore)...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Apr 2009, 17:00
Replies: 1,274
Views: 652,411
Posted By praesta2

Well I never!!

621Andy - I thought it might have been you! Don't suppose you have any pics of the Open Class Nationals at Hullavington and Lasham in 86 and 87 or are they still subject to the 30 year rule?
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Feb 2009, 10:22
Replies: 19
Views: 7,541
Posted By praesta2

Thanks for the info Jim - very interesting. I...

Thanks for the info Jim - very interesting. I hope you got my e-mail too. Please feel free to continue use my mug - just try not to break it! If the pics are of any use let me know - I've got a few...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Feb 2009, 12:43
Replies: 19
Views: 7,541
Posted By praesta2

Ciarain, Ref: "I must confess to using Wing...

Ciarain,

Ref: "I must confess to using Wing Commander Jefford's book"

That's probably where I read it in the first place!

All good fun though :)

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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Feb 2009, 10:28
Replies: 1,274
Views: 652,411
Posted By praesta2

John Wynch

Heartily agree - what a total gentleman he really was.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Feb 2009, 10:25
Replies: 19
Views: 7,541
Posted By praesta2

Kieron Thanks for confirming... I'm quite...

Kieron

Thanks for confirming... I'm quite pleased really. That was all from memory!

Cheers
Pra2
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Feb 2009, 13:18
Replies: 19
Views: 7,541
Posted By praesta2

644 Sqn RAF

Just a word on 644 Sqn RAF

IIRC - they were formed from the nucleus of C Flt of 298 Sqn at Tarrant Rushton in 1944. Primarily they were tasked with glider tug duties with HP Halifax aircraft. I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Feb 2009, 17:03
Replies: 1,274
Views: 652,411
Posted By praesta2

Post # 171

As featured on the cover of "The Way We Were- Vol 1" - 1985 if I am correct
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Feb 2009, 16:58
Replies: 19
Views: 7,541
Posted By praesta2

Jim, PM me with an e-mail address. We can...

Jim,

PM me with an e-mail address. We can work out a way of getting some of the pics to you

Cheers
Pra2
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2009, 15:10
Replies: 19
Views: 7,541
Posted By praesta2

Jim, I have a huge archive on Syerston,...

Jim,

I have a huge archive on Syerston, Wymeswold, 644 VGS & Sqn. What are you looking for specifically?

Cheers

Pra2
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