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Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2002, 08:49
Replies: 57
Views: 8,358
Posted By Perky Penguin

Hasn't the whole court martial system been put on...

Hasn't the whole court martial system been put on hold pending rulings from Europe - they are unconstitutional etc? I thought that everybody who had been court martialled in the last squillion years...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2002, 08:46
Replies: 51
Views: 6,158
Posted By Perky Penguin

DB6. 10,000 feet in 10,000 minutes sounds like...

DB6. 10,000 feet in 10,000 minutes sounds like just what we need!
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2002, 06:53
Replies: 13
Views: 1,863
Posted By Perky Penguin

This is the team that you gave you The Dome, The...

This is the team that you gave you The Dome, The Passport Office Computers, Privatised ATC, expensive wallpaper etc. What could possible make you think that it would be on budget or value for money...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2002, 08:58
Replies: 27
Views: 3,332
Posted By Perky Penguin

I know of several courts martial with innocent...

I know of several courts martial with innocent verdicts. I worked hard on some defences, researched the prosecution cases and found some holes in their submissions etc. I got enough innocent...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2002, 20:19
Replies: 19
Views: 2,030
Posted By Perky Penguin

PVR

ABIW

If someone doesn't like the RAF and wants to get out I don't think 'leaving under a cloud' is going to bother him too much!
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2002, 04:20
Replies: 33
Views: 3,545
Posted By Perky Penguin

When I was at Kemble for a Gnat reunion in...

When I was at Kemble for a Gnat reunion in February it was "alleged" that the fact that the Bucc couldn't fly and the Sea Vixen could was something to do with the personal involvement of a CAA...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2002, 01:23
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Sky News a few weeks ago, or was it the Beeb, had...

Sky News a few weeks ago, or was it the Beeb, had an animated graphic showing aircraft taking off on the angled deck of a US carrier!!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2002, 01:20
Replies: 4
Views: 430
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Putting "Bed & Breakfast + Gatwick" into Google...

Putting "Bed & Breakfast + Gatwick" into Google search engine produced 6,670 answers. The first one I looked at was very swish and £40 a night single but I bet there are some cheaper. RAF news has...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2002, 22:47
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post My recollection, from flying Gnats in the early...

My recollection, from flying Gnats in the early 60s, is the seat was made by SAAB. It was very lightweight and simple but had a very good success rate. There was a problem of breaking your thighs...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2002, 21:47
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Not sure of the time scale or where he fitted...

Not sure of the time scale or where he fitted into the scheme of things at the time - could it have been Sqn Ldr Chris Golds, now an aviation artist!
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2002, 14:31
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post You can get mail forwarded to him via Innsworth,...

You can get mail forwarded to him via Innsworth, whether he is serving or retired.Send mail to

PMA. .RAF Innsworth. .Gloucester. .Glos. .GL3 1EZ. .United Kingdom

ATTENTION PMA LOCATIONS.

...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2002, 02:09
Replies: 26
Views: 1,626
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Dan D Cake. I recall that crash at Valley, I was...

Dan D Cake. I recall that crash at Valley, I was a QFI there then. I heard that some totally well meaning people stopped the pilot being dragged along the beach by jumping on his feet. As he had...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2002, 02:04
Replies: 26
Views: 1,626
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post I do recall in the 70s an F4 pilot on detachment...

I do recall in the 70s an F4 pilot on detachment in Denmark got in a mess about which engine had failed and which was working and the abandoned aircraft hit a farm killing some people. You are...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2002, 01:52
Replies: 13
Views: 958
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post There is, of course, the Battle of Britain...

There is, of course, the Battle of Britain Memorial which is on the Dover cliff tops at Capel le Ferne. Sounds French but it is UK, trust me!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2002, 16:37
Replies: 39
Views: 2,136
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post When I worked in a certain Middle East country we...

When I worked in a certain Middle East country we bought Jaguars for £7 million each (I know the price 'cos I saw the export VAT invoice that came with the aircraft papers). At the same time we...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2002, 10:37
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Flew 1500 hours in Jags and never had an inflight...

Flew 1500 hours in Jags and never had an inflight failure. Plenty of rejections caused by ground inspections but nothing in flight!
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2001, 23:50
Replies: 150
Views: 8,542
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post The state of the RAF may well be due to those at...

The state of the RAF may well be due to those at the top kow-towing to Bliar and Brown, not knowing what is really going on and being too bothered about nice soft jobs in industry when they leave, to...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2001, 20:13
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post "Reds" have female groundcrew - saw them in a...

"Reds" have female groundcrew - saw them in a series of Progs on Discovery Wings last Saturday.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2001, 20:08
Replies: 21
Views: 1,649
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post 1. To meet Health & Safety requirements 2. ...

1. To meet Health & Safety requirements
2. To hold your earphones so you can hear
3. To support your microphone so you can speak
4. To protect your head if you crash or bail out
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2001, 10:52
Replies: 44
Views: 1,826
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post My information is that some recent FJ retirees...

My information is that some recent FJ retirees are being taken straight back in, so long as they agree to serve a further 3 years. That might be about the time frame for the airline industry to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2001, 20:06
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post I left the RAF in the late 70s, rejoined again at...

I left the RAF in the late 70s, rejoined again at their request in the early 90s; a quick response to a tentative enquiry by me. If you can stand the aggravation (again) and can manage to do more...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2001, 11:56
Replies: 24
Views: 2,072
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post If I saw TV correctly Our "Leader" went to a...

If I saw TV correctly Our "Leader" went to a religious service to show his respects to those killed in USA wearing slacks, an open neck shirt and an unzipped golfing blouson of some sort. He may be...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Sep 2001, 11:44
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Pre-Flight Safety Briefings

I flew Stansted to Salzburg last week and was very pleased when cabin crew interrupted their safety brief to stop one passneger talking and another from reading. It was done politely and firmly -...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2001, 20:47
Replies: 45
Views: 3,534
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post "Jet Noise - The Sound of Freedom" still rings...

"Jet Noise - The Sound of Freedom" still rings true. Cars at V*ll*y bearing stickers saying "British Force of Occupation - Anglesey" were banned by the staish many years ago!
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2001, 20:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,165
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Having started life in the RAF before ear...

Having started life in the RAF before ear defenders,with loads of screaming jet engines, indoor shooting ranges etc my hearing is wrecked. I don't think the RAF are interested and one has to apply...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Aug 2001, 17:00
Replies: 65
Views: 5,126
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Discovery Wings is overall very good (IMHO) What...

Discovery Wings is overall very good (IMHO) What really annoys me is the endless commercials inviting you to watch Dicovery Wings! I am already watching it for goodness sake! A bit of info about...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Aug 2001, 21:12
Replies: 37
Views: 1,901
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Why not ban UMs completely, unless they travel...

Why not ban UMs completely, unless they travel with a designated and responsible member of airline staff? A total ban might bother or incovenience some parents who want their children to fly...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2001, 23:27
Replies: 7
Views: 739
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Slightly off the thread but I often wonder what...

Slightly off the thread but I often wonder what happened to the original David Shepherd paintings which used to be in the mess at RAF Eastleigh. I recall that the RAF gave him his start in wildlife...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2001, 22:42
Replies: 24
Views: 1,184
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Even longer ago you get into pilot training with...

Even longer ago you get into pilot training with 2 'O' levels and Advanced Proficiencey from the ATC/CCF. I know some got in that way and did very well, with out any degree at all, except a degree...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2001, 09:50
Replies: 122
Views: 9,223
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post If money is no object try the Al Bustan Palace to...

If money is no object try the Al Bustan Palace to the East of Muscat. The Intercontinental to the West, in the diplomatic area is very good too. A search on G**gle will give you a good choice. It...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2001, 09:39
Replies: 18
Views: 1,333
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post I would have thought that the Air Force Board had...

I would have thought that the Air Force Board had considerably more important things to do than 'support'a Flying Club! Perhaps we are in the state that we ARE in because that is the sort of...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2001, 22:15
Replies: 13
Views: 719
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post JPs are not pointy IMHO! Mind you the price...

JPs are not pointy IMHO! Mind you the price would be right!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2001, 20:55
Replies: 32
Views: 1,355
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post SHY TORQUE Not much meat on the pie but plenty...

SHY TORQUE
Not much meat on the pie but plenty on the woman, or so I recall!
Forum: Questions
7th Aug 2001, 20:38
Replies: 2
Views: 688
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Air Luxor

Please can anyone tell me who Air Luxor are? They sound as though they might be Egypt based but they are flying UK to Funchal next Summer for Thomson.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2001, 12:57
Replies: 22
Views: 1,694
Posted By Perky Penguin

Post Mad Pax may well have a point but is this the...

Mad Pax may well have a point but is this the place to air it and are we interested? Get on to RIAT and make a formal complaint if you want to, rather than using this place to publicise some...
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