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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Sep 2015, 08:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,609
Posted By Johnflex

Exclamation Braking after Touch Down

Not a good idea to check immediately after landing in case of a "Lock On" and never on a wet runway for two reasons. 1. Possibility of Aquaplaning. 2. If the wheel does not spin up straight away due...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Apr 2014, 14:03
Replies: 39
Views: 21,143
Posted By Johnflex

Vulcan v petrol station

I flew with Tom Frost (on HS 125s) after he retired from his test pilot position with Rolls Royce. He related this incident to me and I got the impression he was the pilot concerned!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Apr 2013, 08:32
Replies: 21
Views: 10,263
Posted By Johnflex

Armoured flight decks

I was grateful for our armoured deck when on HMS Hermes. On the 4th Sept 1962 a Sea Vixen crashed on deck when attempting to land at night. My cabin was immediately under the deck at the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2013, 08:14
Replies: 13
Views: 3,146
Posted By Johnflex

Scimitar photos

Hi Neil,
I served as a young pilot on 803, mostly on HMS Hermes. I have a lot of pics some of which are on Facebook "John Flexman" is my public page so you should be able to see them. I'll put some...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2012, 08:42
Replies: 36
Views: 37,683
Posted By Johnflex

Tengah Video Clip

<p>I apologise for the poor quality of this clip; it was taken by an 8mm Bolex clockwork camera. The clip is on my Facebook (John Flexman) timeline - <a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Sep 2012, 09:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,976
Posted By Johnflex

Fleet Air Arm Review

Hi Wiggly, I'm afraid I have been looking for the same, if you find any let me know. I was flying a Scimitar of 803 squadron but after take-off my landing gear failed to retract. I could not take...
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