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Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2021, 09:46
Replies: 79
Views: 14,751
Posted By Ripline

622 - there you go:...

622 - there you go: https://www.abct.org.uk/airfields/airfield-finder/broadwell/

Wikipedia quotes:No. 512 Squadron (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._512_Squadron_RAF) and No. 575 Squadron...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jan 2021, 14:38
Replies: 21
Views: 5,412
Posted By Ripline

From my WW2 RAF reenacting days.... Brown...

From my WW2 RAF reenacting days....

Brown suede type with front zip, lambskin lining and moulded soles were issued to all BC crews.

Black 'escape boots' ('43 pattern) were issued to some BC...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Dec 2020, 11:06
Replies: 31
Views: 10,177
Posted By Ripline

I have had a notice from my CAMO/CAME that after...

I have had a notice from my CAMO/CAME that after 1st January 2021 my Part-66 Engineer licence will only be valid for my certification/ARCs for G-reg....

Just loving the new freedoms.....

Ripline
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Aug 2018, 14:35
Replies: 198
Views: 146,028
Posted By Ripline

After he (presumably) disconnect the tug, how did...

After he (presumably) disconnect the tug, how did he get back on board? Does this model have built-in air stairs, or would the re-entry to the cockpit require a ladder which he then kicked away...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2017, 11:09
Replies: 19
Views: 3,440
Posted By Ripline

Essentially, what he said........ ...

Essentially, what he said........

rans6andrew wrote:
I don't think that any recreational balloon pilot would ever claim that it was.

Doesn't mean that it's not worth doing, though. One of my...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2017, 16:11
Replies: 19
Views: 3,440
Posted By Ripline

Thank-you, Rob! The problem is that hot air...

Thank-you, Rob! The problem is that hot air ballooning (and gas ballooning) is, and is perceived as, a minority sport, with a generally ageing pilot/crew base: I doubt if there are more than 1000...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2017, 16:01
Replies: 19
Views: 3,440
Posted By Ripline

Martin_123 - seize away! As mentioned above by...

Martin_123 - seize away! As mentioned above by tmmorris wind gradient is the key. Generally speaking the higher you climb the more the gradient wind speeds up and turns to the right, at least it does...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2017, 21:01
Replies: 19
Views: 3,440
Posted By Ripline

Steady on, chaps, this is the slippery slope to a...

Steady on, chaps, this is the slippery slope to a Ballooning Forum........

Parachutes are not normally worn unless something dangerous is being attempted. Ian Ashpole in earlier years was fond of...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2017, 09:15
Replies: 19
Views: 3,440
Posted By Ripline

We did indeed, thank you! The BBC Points...

We did indeed, thank you!

The BBC Points West video made the point that these flights are very special and that it is a strange position for balloon crew to be in, out of sight of land in all...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2017, 16:33
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,999,913
Posted By Ripline

"Darling, what shall we call him?" "Houdini,...

"Darling, what shall we call him?"

"Houdini, if he gets out of that one...."
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2017, 15:48
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,851,564
Posted By Ripline

Good grief.....whatever you're on, Danny42C,...

Good grief.....whatever you're on, Danny42C, could I have some, please? :)

Ripline
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2016, 16:18
Replies: 22
Views: 4,988
Posted By Ripline

You're right. I probably meant centrifugal....

You're right. I probably meant centrifugal. Distinctive sound from my childhood, anyway!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2016, 15:45
Replies: 22
Views: 4,988
Posted By Ripline

Meteors over Oxford today?

Just heard the sound of four axial-flow jets right over the house this afternoon and caught the splendid sight of what had to be two Meteors in close formation heading west in the direction of...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2016, 12:10
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,851,564
Posted By Ripline

Dear Danny, I never usually respond to these...

Dear Danny, I never usually respond to these losses, but I do so now with tears in my eyes. You Sir, are an inspiration to people like me and I can only imagine the effect of the loss of your life...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2016, 12:36
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,851,564
Posted By Ripline

John Magee's Poem - read by pilots military & civilian

From the BBC website :-

Pilots' poem read by aviators - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/37109005)

Inspirational, after all these years.

Ripline
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2016, 19:40
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,999,913
Posted By Ripline

Just one suggestion, Group Captain. As a VIP, I...

Just one suggestion, Group Captain. As a VIP, I couldn't help noticing that your gallant lads were making sure that all the props were symetrical while I was falling out of the bloody bomb bay owing...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2015, 18:16
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,999,913
Posted By Ripline

You haven't got a clue how to mend it, have you?...

You haven't got a clue how to mend it, have you? Look - you'll need this big screwdriver thingy I just found under your vehicle, I don't think it's ticking.....
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2015, 16:01
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,851,564
Posted By Ripline

Happy Birthday, Danny, SIR! It obviously...

Happy Birthday, Danny, SIR!

It obviously gives you great satisfaction to entertain us youngsters with your fascinating tales of yesteryear. I'm certain that you are well aware of the appreciation...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2015, 12:17
Replies: 12
Views: 3,249
Posted By Ripline

Oh pleeeze don't tell me that the chemtrail...

Oh pleeeze don't tell me that the chemtrail conspiracists had it right all along......

Ripline
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2015, 19:39
Replies: 28
Views: 8,342
Posted By Ripline

Just to add to the general experiences of first...

Just to add to the general experiences of first contact with OSA.

When you're 17, first job, away from home etc., you sign whatever you're damn well told to sign without giving it much further...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2015, 20:56
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,851,564
Posted By Ripline

Hi Smudge, I'm really not qualified to...

Hi Smudge,

I'm really not qualified to provide an authoratative answer, for that you need a medical radiation specialist. Harwell training was intended to scare the crap out of us if we were...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2015, 19:41
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,851,564
Posted By Ripline

Non-Mil, but Harwell trained in the 60's - some...

Non-Mil, but Harwell trained in the 60's - some residual knowledge.....

In this H&S concious era it might be thought that the rules concerning these restrictions might at least be better explained...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2015, 13:33
Replies: 62
Views: 28,860
Posted By Ripline

Looks like birds in the tree - spooked by the...

Looks like birds in the tree - spooked by the downdraft.

Maybe one flew the wrong way & became FOD for the lower machine?
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2015, 03:03
Replies: 63
Views: 42,640
Posted By Ripline

This is the Spitfire clip mentioned: just...

This is the Spitfire clip mentioned: just listening to that sound raises the hair on the back of my neck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf3UtmHLKUU

Ripline

Xf3UtmHLKUU
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2014, 14:49
Replies: 20
Views: 5,818
Posted By Ripline

Damn right! My Disco was a most enthusiastic...

Damn right! My Disco was a most enthusiastic applauder of both VC10 and Lightning.... :D
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2014, 20:25
Replies: 11
Views: 4,251
Posted By Ripline

Quote: Why was the Wing...

Quote:
Why was the Wing Commander in the last clip wearing both RAF slides and US rank badges?
Hey! Look at me, look at me - I'm really important.

So he wasn't...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2014, 16:37
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,851,564
Posted By Ripline

Yes, easy to snag a ring when working, but they...

Yes, easy to snag a ring when working, but they are also a hazard when working in any RF intense area as it makes very effective single-turn step-down transformer. The induced current from...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2013, 09:27
Replies: 28
Views: 6,310
Posted By Ripline

He already knew that you were going to ask him...

He already knew that you were going to ask him that......

Ripline
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2013, 20:58
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,999,913
Posted By Ripline

Fred, having sneaked into the parade at the rear...

Fred, having sneaked into the parade at the rear for a platoon dare, was now hoping that his moustache wasn't going to be spotted....

Ripline
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2013, 09:13
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,999,913
Posted By Ripline

err....mein herr....all the other lads here think...

err....mein herr....all the other lads here think that you have it on upside down....

Ripline
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jul 2013, 20:47
Replies: 7
Views: 2,317
Posted By Ripline

Ah, I only managed an ID on the two Spitfires on...

Ah, I only managed an ID on the two Spitfires on formation left and the T-tail leader as by the time I'd heard the lovely NOISE as they flew over Mum's house near RAF Rochford, sorry, London Southend...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2013, 22:39
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,851,564
Posted By Ripline

Double-ton

Ad prōpositum, one might (might one?) offer huzzas all round to celebrate the 200th page of this fabulous thread?

Ripline

Keep 'em coming, men.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2013, 22:39
Replies: 32
Views: 5,754
Posted By Ripline

Ford Zephyr/Zodiac. Bench front seat, column...

Ford Zephyr/Zodiac. Bench front seat, column change & dash-mounted handbrake, so entry and exit easy from either side across smooth leather. You had to hang on to something metallic in dry weather...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2013, 17:27
Replies: 35
Views: 11,103
Posted By Ripline

Tankertrashnav, That would work if you...

Tankertrashnav,



That would work if you didn't mind the dark blue cloth peak........:E

Think he was pulling someone's leg there. Good story, though.:D
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2013, 09:39
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,999,913
Posted By Ripline

Well, Hoskins, if it looks right...

Well, Hoskins, if it looks right it'll..............huh, yes, I do take your point......

Ripline
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