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Forum: Military Aviation

5th Apr 2018, 08:01

Replies: 65

How capable was the Shackleton for ASW?

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Posted By Xam

Memories are fading but I never forgot this. In...

Memories are fading but I never forgot this.
In May 67 we went "Westabout" 201sqdn - 2 x Mk3 Ph3's, and having flown across the USA and beyond, we were approaching Honolulu. Our call sign (I think)...

Forum: Military Aviation

23rd Nov 2011, 02:26

Replies: 13

Typhoon vs MiG/F15/F18Supers

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Posted By Xam

I hope the Minister was sold a very expensive...

I hope the Minister was sold a very expensive watch during the visit (only the oldies will understand this jibe). http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/evil.gif
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Forum: Military Aviation

28th Nov 2010, 10:04

Replies: 18

Quantum Leap

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Posted By Xam

I too was in this time frame and to me the bigget...

I too was in this time frame and to me the bigget quantum leap was the increase in range of new aircraft that eliminated the need for the infamous staging posts and their tours of duty. Naming a few...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

24th Aug 2010, 18:27

Replies: 24

Has anyone worked on Vickers Valients?

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Posted By Xam

Hi Yes Valiant Fuel tanks brings back...

Hi

Yes Valiant Fuel tanks brings back memories - Basically they are thin rubber bags with rubber studs moulded to the outside, and for support the studs simply pressed into corresponding holes in...

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