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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2009, 10:30
Replies: 115
Views: 66,698
Posted By exrotarybooty

I was lucky enough to be OC Supply at RAF...

I was lucky enough to be OC Supply at RAF Laarbruch from 1987 to 1990, and it was a great tour. We lived in a large MQ in nearby Goch. The Supply Squadron was located next to 1 Sqn RAF Regiment, if...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jan 2009, 19:05
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,939
Posted By exrotarybooty

Thanks for all your help, outstanding! :ok: ...

Thanks for all your help, outstanding! :ok:

ERB
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jan 2009, 17:16
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,939
Posted By exrotarybooty

Can you guys help. We are due to fly out of...

Can you guys help.

We are due to fly out of Leeds/Bradford on 6th March with Thompsonfly to Barbados to join P&Os Oceana.

The departure time is 0950 hrs, and I have worked it out that with...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2009, 10:20
Replies: 28
Views: 16,474
Posted By exrotarybooty

I'll second that about the tail rotor. I got...

I'll second that about the tail rotor.

I got 'bitten' twice in an AB205, hot and high in Oman, and although we climbed out of the wreckage OK, on both occasions, it changed my status from pilot to...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2008, 08:43
Replies: 48
Views: 12,943
Posted By exrotarybooty

...... but on the other hand! It’s not easy...

...... but on the other hand!

It’s not easy to leave the Royal Air Force,
With a smile on your face, it is true.
For a start you’re too young to be finished,
And to stop wearing blue, makes you...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2008, 10:01
Replies: 33
Views: 4,898
Posted By exrotarybooty

If it's any help........ I joined the RAF in...

If it's any help........

I joined the RAF in 1980 having been an Army trained Lieutenant Royal Marines Heli pilot, followed by 3 years as a Flight Lieutenant Heli pilot in SOAF.

As I was...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2008, 12:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By exrotarybooty

Excellent Fox3, and brings back happy memories of...

Excellent Fox3, and brings back happy memories of SOAF Oman.

If only we'd had these in 3 Cdo Bde Air Sqn RM .........

ERB
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2008, 10:27
Replies: 20
Views: 2,709
Posted By exrotarybooty

Yesterday's cancellation, (and Wednesdays), was...

Yesterday's cancellation, (and Wednesdays), was really disappointing, but understandable with what's at stake. However, with all the planning and preparation he has undertaken I was surprised he had...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2008, 09:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,069
Posted By exrotarybooty

After the presentations, Commodore Stanford,...

After the presentations, Commodore Stanford, praised the Squadron for their outstanding achievements during another difficult period in a short but illustrious history.

As 847 NAS was formed from...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jul 2008, 11:39
Replies: 40
Views: 7,228
Posted By exrotarybooty

I have had an ICD (Implanted Cardiac...

I have had an ICD (Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator), which includes a pacemaker, for 4 years now, and have never had a problem with security searches. Southampton Hospital, who fitted the device,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jun 2008, 10:49
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,281,551
Posted By exrotarybooty

It's a bit much comparing buying an airline...

It's a bit much comparing buying an airline ticket with shopping at Tesco and M&S as I must have missed that particular shelf; I also can't see where I can order the weekly food shop on the jet2...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jun 2008, 11:25
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,281,551
Posted By exrotarybooty

From the Jet2 web-site: Soon after news of...

From the Jet2 web-site:

Soon after news of the New York service was launched on 8 May, the company was flooded with bookings, the vast majority by women, and if the pattern of 72 per cent female...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Apr 2008, 09:47
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,317,528
Posted By exrotarybooty

A case for thinking before using the PA system. ...

A case for thinking before using the PA system.

Back in the 80's I was flying home on leave from Muscat to the UK on Gulf Air.

The weather at Heathrow caused us to divert into Schipol where we...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2008, 15:24
Replies: 47
Views: 5,768
Posted By exrotarybooty

I reckon there has always been 'atmosphere'...

I reckon there has always been 'atmosphere' between some members of the teaching profession and forces personnel.

Serving in the Royal Marines, and living in Plymouth in the 60s with my then wife,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Feb 2008, 11:22
Replies: 12
Views: 2,656
Posted By exrotarybooty

Tartin Ton 'The fact that Jet2 are running a...

Tartin Ton

'The fact that Jet2 are running a mile'

I think you'll find Manchester to Leeds is a bit more than a mile, but it does give us an indication of your factual accuracy.

ERB...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2008, 10:00
Replies: 27
Views: 4,574
Posted By exrotarybooty

D-IFF_ident If I get your gist, does that...

D-IFF_ident

If I get your gist, does that apply to male and female entrants?

What happened to the old saying that size doesn't matter. :)

ERB
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2007, 13:27
Replies: 231
Views: 22,110
Posted By exrotarybooty

Arnold (can't spell the surname), Governor of...

Arnold (can't spell the surname), Governor of California, was told that his line "I'll be back" was the most famous film line ever.
His reply? "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn." :)
ERB
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Nov 2007, 13:42
Replies: 27
Views: 12,826
Posted By exrotarybooty

Endofeng That becomes quite relevant if you...

Endofeng

That becomes quite relevant if you check who the CE of Jet2.com is! ;)
ERB
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Oct 2007, 13:39
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,281,551
Posted By exrotarybooty

Flybar Tickets, not for a jet2 flight but to...

Flybar

Tickets, not for a jet2 flight but to attend the match, are now exchanging hands for £5000; Market forces or profiteering??

I guess a hotel room would be a tad more expensive than usual...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2007, 13:56
Replies: 66
Views: 14,807
Posted By exrotarybooty

Russel Some shots of the Falklands display,...

Russel
Some shots of the Falklands display, including 'Maggie'. Royal Marines Gazelle XX411 was shot down on day one of the landing, into San Carlos Water, when the Sgt pilot was killed. The...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Mar 2007, 13:51
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,281,551
Posted By exrotarybooty

Sorry guys, totally confused. What are...

Sorry guys, totally confused.

What are '733' ,'734' and 735 aircraft; I thought they were 737s or 757s operated by Jet2?

ERB
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2007, 11:08
Replies: 231
Views: 56,969
Posted By exrotarybooty

I am sooooooooo glad the Royal Marines Commandos...

I am sooooooooo glad the Royal Marines Commandos are still a male only organisation! :)

Especially when I remember the female Army Capt completing the All Arms Commando Course, but never actually...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2007, 11:04
Replies: 35
Views: 8,729
Posted By exrotarybooty

I was duty pilot for 3 Cdo Bde Air Sqn RM at...

I was duty pilot for 3 Cdo Bde Air Sqn RM at Coypool near Plymouth when an irate lady rang to say that a helicopter was hovering over her stud farm on Dartmoor.

I assured her we had no-one flying...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2007, 14:00
Replies: 20
Views: 4,814
Posted By exrotarybooty

Reading the title, I thought for one glorious...

Reading the title, I thought for one glorious moment he had been replaced!
Having watched his disgraceful conduct at PMs Question Time on Dec 13th, ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Dec 2006, 11:23
Replies: 2,503
Views: 617,122
Posted By exrotarybooty

rayanair1 Perhaps you should be venting your...

rayanair1

Perhaps you should be venting your frustration and anger, like me, at the total pratts who ditched their items where they did, thus causing the problems in the first place; and let's...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2006, 09:44
Replies: 2,503
Views: 617,122
Posted By exrotarybooty

My family have just rung from the airport,...

My family have just rung from the airport, 1044hrs, to say that it has re-opened, and all is looking good again for their Thompson trip to Prague.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2006, 16:02
Replies: 51
Views: 10,165
Posted By exrotarybooty

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/exrotaryboo...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/exrotarybooty/FirstGPMGFlightAug1966.jpg
First trials flight of a heavily armed Royal Marines Sioux in Aden in Aug 1966. They eventually made a few minor...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2006, 15:44
Replies: 51
Views: 10,165
Posted By exrotarybooty

CM Excellent, but a little too close to the...

CM

Excellent, but a little too close to the truth for comfort. :)

We didn't need the button-on blind flying panel in Aden as we just waited for the next sandstorm.

ERB
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2006, 13:26
Replies: 51
Views: 10,165
Posted By exrotarybooty

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/exrotaryboo...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/exrotarybooty/SiouxOfficeAden.jpg
This may help with the discussion! We Bootneck Sioux pilots sat on the Port side, and the 'filled' part you can see in the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Nov 2006, 13:52
Replies: 2,503
Views: 617,122
Posted By exrotarybooty

BOHEuropean 'Jet2 never advertised their...

BOHEuropean
'Jet2 never advertised their service to Belfast'
Now I'm wondering what my daughter was really doing in Bournemouth, for all those hours, wearing a jet2 'T' Shirt, and dishing out...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2006, 17:00
Replies: 117
Views: 16,550
Posted By exrotarybooty

"Please don't announce that I was at 'The Last...

"Please don't announce that I was at 'The Last Supper".

"Anyone got an elastoplast on them?"

"Don't mention Bush, as it only hurts when I laugh."

"Will I get a war pension for this ringing...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2006, 15:25
Replies: 25
Views: 6,847
Posted By exrotarybooty

I managed to get onto the site after quite a few...

I managed to get onto the site after quite a few tries, and it was well worth the effort! :ok:

B 'n Y. Once you have returned from dry-boating I can offer you a few more photos of the early Sioux...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 10:56
Replies: 27
Views: 5,249
Posted By exrotarybooty

Missed the programme, but I was based at Masirah...

Missed the programme, but I was based at Masirah with SOAF when the Delta C130s staged through. We weren't allowed any contact with them, and they decided to leave during the night with no lights or...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
31st Oct 2005, 14:32
Replies: 1
Views: 569
Posted By exrotarybooty

Lost Windows Update/System Restore/User Accounts?

I first raised this within the 'AVG Warning' Thread, but as I have now found the solution, it may be of general interest.

I blamed, wrongly, the upgrade I carried out from Norton Anti Virus 2005...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Oct 2005, 11:05
Replies: 15
Views: 1,087
Posted By exrotarybooty

I have been using Symantec Norton Anti Virus for...

I have been using Symantec Norton Anti Virus for years (Paid for!) but updating from 2005 to 2006 produced serious problems with my XP Home System that still haven't been sorted out. Windows Support...
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