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Search: Posts Made By: WarmandDry
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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2021, 19:55
Replies: 8
Views: 3,655
Posted By WarmandDry

This will all end in " buckets of...

This will all end in " buckets of sunshine"
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2020, 16:02
Replies: 12
Views: 5,574
Posted By WarmandDry

Fond memories of Eddie and his famous RT messages...

Fond memories of Eddie and his famous RT messages - Following a double flame out on an air test around FL400. ATC "Lost your squawk - Recycle" Eddie "if I could I would but I am in a glider".
RIP...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2018, 12:31
Replies: 19
Views: 6,146
Posted By WarmandDry

Spoof SRO - Introducing parking charges on the...

Spoof SRO - Introducing parking charges on the station with consultancy on whether the charge should be by rank or by size of vehicle. At 1600 the Stn Cdr came on the tannoy pointing out that the...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2016, 20:19
Replies: 72
Views: 16,945
Posted By WarmandDry

PN Thanks but did you mean Vol 42?

PN
Thanks but did you mean Vol 42?
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2016, 18:02
Replies: 72
Views: 16,945
Posted By WarmandDry

Cuba Crisis 1962

What was the RAF response during the Cuba Crisis of 1962?
I was a school boy in 62 but later when in V-force I heard a few tales. I have been contacted by a friend who is an author and a regular...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2013, 22:26
Replies: 104
Views: 16,067
Posted By WarmandDry

Be Careful

Nav Leader on a certain sqn in the far north took the family in their car by ferry to Norway. They arrived in darkness, some time, and many mile/km later his wife remarked "isn't the sun coming up on...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2013, 22:20
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,826,654
Posted By WarmandDry

Bomber Command Veterans

In a pub on Saturday I had the privilege to meet a 92 year old, fitter onDefiants, Air Eng on Halifax. Ex 6 Group whose lapel badge he proudly wore. Atlast the recognition they all deserve.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2013, 11:38
Replies: 21
Views: 4,695
Posted By WarmandDry

Melchett01 3rd May 1979 - my daughter's 3rd...

Melchett01
3rd May 1979 - my daughter's 3rd birthday and a 38% pay rise! MT promised and delivered.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2012, 15:43
Replies: 51
Views: 24,088
Posted By WarmandDry

WH779 on 360 Sqn

PR7s were used for chaff laying and for radar (ground site) calibration. 360 took over the PR7s and those roles when 100 Sqn converted to Hawks.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2012, 20:47
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,826,654
Posted By WarmandDry

I was there too!

Danny we overlapped - stude on BFTS at Leeming! Sqn Ldr Angela was the boss. Some how they got me through!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2012, 10:42
Replies: 243
Views: 40,515
Posted By WarmandDry

Spain will veto Scotland membership of the EU

If Spain vetos the option of Scotland joining the EU, as a defence against Catalan independence, what will the England / Scotland border look like?
Forum: Flight Testing
28th Feb 2012, 19:58
Replies: 48
Views: 18,654
Posted By WarmandDry

Essential question for T&E when modifying a...

Essential question for T&E when modifying a system:
Does it fit?
Can it be switched on?
Does it burst into flames (or some other adverse occurrence)?
Does it work at all?
Can it be used by an...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2012, 21:14
Replies: 198
Views: 33,837
Posted By WarmandDry

First wave on Tirpitz 617 Sqn, second wave IX...

First wave on Tirpitz 617 Sqn, second wave IX Sqn. Bomb camera film from 9 Sqn clearly show the Tirpitz still firing. Evidence, evidence!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2011, 16:49
Replies: 479
Views: 83,866
Posted By WarmandDry

It is a very long time since I completed “Law of...

It is a very long time since I completed “Law of the Sea” courses.
If my memory serves me right then the international borders are projected at the angle from the coast they run at before reaching...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2011, 22:24
Replies: 263
Views: 140,092
Posted By WarmandDry

Not a SWO story but a discip Cpl who I am sure...

Not a SWO story but a discip Cpl who I am sure one day made it to that exalted position. At a station with a small RAF jail the said Cpl was marching a squad of offenders to a work area. Whilst...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2011, 21:31
Replies: 263
Views: 140,092
Posted By WarmandDry

A crew turned up at FJ station to collect a large...

A crew turned up at FJ station to collect a large 4 jet that had diverted to it. Unfortunately, FJ station had called an exercise just before they arrived and the large crew were treated with great...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2011, 21:26
Replies: 119
Views: 76,944
Posted By WarmandDry

My rear crew said that if we ever went to war...

My rear crew said that if we ever went to war they would never put the pins in the pilots seats. They would, however, attach certain parts of our anatomy to the airframe!"
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2010, 13:03
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,468
Posted By WarmandDry

Pontius, It was not Norman Tench's crew first...

Pontius,
It was not Norman Tench's crew first on the Fastnet call out. Definitely 201 Sqn though.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2010, 19:05
Replies: 445
Views: 103,271
Posted By WarmandDry

Just about every independent study ever carried...

Just about every independent study ever carried out says - for most cost effective operational use keep or purchase the maximum Chinook. Bin Wildcat and Puma update. Only keep Merlin for ASW and...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2010, 20:13
Replies: 80
Views: 52,975
Posted By WarmandDry

North South Alistair Stedman was an idiot who...

North South
Alistair Stedman was an idiot who though he could make a fortune in the property market. When it all fell apart he was willing to betray his country and the aircrew he had been serving...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2010, 20:38
Replies: 22
Views: 9,667
Posted By WarmandDry

Typhoons in Southern California

Seen at Miramar today. Not listed in the static or flying programme!
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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2010, 11:54
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,468
Posted By WarmandDry

Shack Replacement

HS800 to meet OR357 originally with RR Medway engines but reverted to RR Spey. HS800 was a buble fuselage (as Nimrod) based on the Trident. Then a new OR for Maritime was issued that almost exactly...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2010, 21:44
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,468
Posted By WarmandDry

airpolice 2018 UK identify source of...

airpolice

2018
UK identify source of device (unique chemical signature), only states have the ability to produce plutonium/ enriched uranium for nuclear device. 37+ buckets of sunshine...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2010, 11:46
Replies: 7,467
Views: 2,402,923
Posted By WarmandDry

NHS If fewer cat/trap airfraft were required...

NHS
If fewer cat/trap airfraft were required than STOVL for the same effectiveness wouldn't that mean that the whole weapons system with cat/trap may have been significantly cheaper over full life...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2010, 18:27
Replies: 7,467
Views: 2,402,923
Posted By WarmandDry

EM Cat with mini ski jump may be a very...

EM Cat with mini ski jump may be a very interesting way forward. We will still need tanker or buddy-buddy tanking available for cat /trap. Will Merlin AEW go as well and the RN look at Hawkeye?...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2010, 10:15
Replies: 7,467
Views: 2,402,923
Posted By WarmandDry

Interesting point on Ship speed plus wind = Wind...

Interesting point on Ship speed plus wind = Wind over the deck for Cat launch. UK were adamant that 2 engined ac launched by catapult must be capable of single engined fly away but the UK were...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2010, 15:56
Replies: 12
Views: 2,895
Posted By WarmandDry

My pension remains the same as in the last FY

My pension remains the same as in the last FY
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th May 2010, 11:10
Replies: 10
Views: 3,059
Posted By WarmandDry

Depended on the drift rate of the survivors....

Depended on the drift rate of the survivors. Usually upwind but sometimes downwind. Once dropped upwind on an inverted yacht, before the gear got to them the mast and rigging broke off and the hull...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2010, 21:16
Replies: 15
Views: 2,842
Posted By WarmandDry

"The Dead Dog" spoof

"The Dead Dog" spoof
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2010, 18:45
Replies: 205
Views: 65,889
Posted By WarmandDry

Hand buit

Canberras were “hand built” –
On an air test a T17 without tip tanks was flown to the approach stall ie power on uc down, as it stalled it rapidly rotated, not a flick but fast enough to end up...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2010, 20:48
Replies: 205
Views: 65,889
Posted By WarmandDry

Wander00, Your right it was 5,800. Was 2,800...

Wander00,
Your right it was 5,800. Was 2,800 min RPM on an approach?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2010, 16:26
Replies: 205
Views: 65,889
Posted By WarmandDry

Memories

Icing approach fixed RPM 2800 + or - 50. Descend only when cleared to land. When runway insight and clear aim 1/3 up and then close both throttles. Use flap to bring the touch down closer to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2010, 15:42
Replies: 205
Views: 65,889
Posted By WarmandDry

Trim Stab Above 600ft no problem, or less so...

Trim Stab
Above 600ft no problem, or less so than on take-off, favourite place for certain QFIs to throttle back an engine. Full rudder, 10deg bank, throttle back and descend to accelerate to safety...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2010, 11:25
Replies: 205
Views: 65,889
Posted By WarmandDry

If my memory is correct a B2 or T4 flew an...

If my memory is correct a B2 or T4 flew an asymmetric approach at 145kts, at 600ft you overshot on 1 engine or committed to landing. Once below 600ft you reduced speed and selected flap when certain...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2010, 20:16
Replies: 205
Views: 65,889
Posted By WarmandDry

Canberra on One

I remember a committal height of 600ft for a single engine approach. It was made clear after a tragic loss that if you were still IMC on a normal approach and lost an engine below 600ft by the rules...
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