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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2012, 10:27
Replies: 14
Views: 5,511
Posted By Back in the Barrel

Just to set the record straight (sorry it's taken...

Just to set the record straight (sorry it's taken a while), the glass replacement and servicing subsequently overseen by Timpson's was, I have checked, undertaken by Seiko. I have a pressure...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2012, 09:30
Replies: 14
Views: 5,511
Posted By Back in the Barrel

Seiko Gen 2 Aircrew Watch Refurb

Prone as the design is to scratching, my 17 year old Seiko Generation 2 aircrew watch has been looking a little forlorn for a few years, but I was desperate not to hand it back in to stores for fear...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2010, 15:25
Replies: 10
Views: 4,484
Posted By Back in the Barrel

Apparently ZE728's flying characterisitcs are...

Apparently ZE728's flying characterisitcs are about to improve markedly........
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2008, 12:14
Replies: 218
Views: 45,124
Posted By Back in the Barrel

Cessnapete - I think I've met the one you mean....

Cessnapete - I think I've met the one you mean. Is she still doing long-haul with BA?:eek:
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2008, 12:39
Replies: 130
Views: 34,400
Posted By Back in the Barrel

Walting really is en vogue at the moment: I...

Walting really is en vogue at the moment:

I love the sub-heading "English Fruitcake"!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7274743.stm
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2008, 12:02
Replies: 130
Views: 34,400
Posted By Back in the Barrel

If anyone is in any doubt about the seriousness...

If anyone is in any doubt about the seriousness with which the wearing of military badges should be taken, take time to read the obituary of Pearl Witherington, an outstanding WAAF officer who served...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2008, 16:21
Replies: 130
Views: 34,400
Posted By Back in the Barrel

My favourite Walt is Sir Alan McIlwraith KBE DSO...

My favourite Walt is Sir Alan McIlwraith KBE DSO MC. He certainly bears all the hallmarks associated with this sort of activity:8

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Mcilwraith
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2007, 16:19
Replies: 17
Views: 16,364
Posted By Back in the Barrel

A few years ago, the Daily Telegraph reported...

A few years ago, the Daily Telegraph reported that an RAF JO (Mr Vice presumably) came up with the following when stitched at the last minute to say grace:

Rub-a-dub-dub, thank God for Grub!:D
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2006, 16:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Posted By Back in the Barrel

This might not be very useful if the Sptifire you...

This might not be very useful if the Sptifire you refer to was not considered to be an 'operational' loss, but the following series of books is available and may be of some help:

Royal Air Force...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2006, 14:44
Replies: 35
Views: 6,641
Posted By Back in the Barrel

Still awaiting a Size 8 Cold Weather Flying...

Still awaiting a Size 8 Cold Weather Flying Jacket 4 months since placing the order. 24 other aircrew at my Stn awaiting same item, some since Apr. Lapsed contract is the cited reason. Estimate...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2006, 07:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,620
Posted By Back in the Barrel

Presumably your helo will be O2 equipped?:sad:

Presumably your helo will be O2 equipped?:sad:
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2006, 16:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,766
Posted By Back in the Barrel

Have just landed from said sortie. Glad to hear...

Have just landed from said sortie. Glad to hear that the appearance of an unglamorous E-3D can brighten someone's day. Just a trg flight I'm afraid, but may the conspiracists imagine all they want!...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2006, 17:33
Replies: 65
Views: 17,974
Posted By Back in the Barrel

Presumably, owing to the catering acumen he...

Presumably, owing to the catering acumen he displayed in last week's episode, Syed was a chef in the RAF - a course so difficult, no-one has ever passed it...ho ho ho. That would account for his 1...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2006, 11:58
Replies: 65
Views: 17,974
Posted By Back in the Barrel

If it was my decision, I'd be saying 'You're...

If it was my decision, I'd be saying 'You're fired' to Sir Alan Sugar. How a supposedly brilliant man can fail to recognise and act on the all too obvious failings of Jo spoke volumes about his own...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2005, 16:14
Replies: 68
Views: 15,998
Posted By Back in the Barrel

Stupidy, stupidy, stupidy! And that applies...

Stupidy, stupidy, stupidy!

And that applies to them both.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2004, 16:51
Replies: 45
Views: 7,946
Posted By Back in the Barrel

The old non-pc videos made much more convincing...

The old non-pc videos made much more convincing recruitment material than the recent crop of mis-judged duds. At Cranwell, I remember feeling how pleased I was in embarking on a career as a nav when...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2003, 10:14
Replies: 63
Views: 13,375
Posted By Back in the Barrel

SwingWing - an excellent reasoned argument and...

SwingWing - an excellent reasoned argument and I'm inclined to agree with you for aircraft that are still operational today. Nevertheless, I think that if one was to take all aircraft over the...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2002, 23:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,799
Posted By Back in the Barrel

Thumbs up Great Flypast by a Spitfire and Hurricane last...

Great Flypast by a Spitfire and Hurricane last evening at the Officers' Mess Battle of Britain Dining-In Night at Waddo. It doesn't matter how often you see, hear and feel it, I defy anyone not to...
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