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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2014, 02:53
Replies: 46
Views: 7,899
Posted By Q-RTF-X

MFC Fly Interesting, if I can...

MFC Fly




Interesting, if I can rummage up the ingredients might rush make a special twelfth night libation; any ideas on use of the remaining fruit; perhaps a base for mince pies, or next...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2014, 02:39
Replies: 41
Views: 7,072
Posted By Q-RTF-X

On the role of the (British) Monarch and his or...

On the role of the (British) Monarch and his or her powers, I seem to remember there is a provision for the Monarch, under appropriate circumstances, to dissolve parliament and “return the country to...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2014, 09:21
Replies: 204
Views: 98,096
Posted By Q-RTF-X

I’m pretty sure I will rattle a few cages with...

I’m pretty sure I will rattle a few cages with this post but do so without any qualms. I served 17 good years in the Air Force leaving as a Sergeant with a reasonably good write-up. I have...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2014, 07:42
Replies: 35
Views: 9,406
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Quite an extraordinary and most unusual career...

Quite an extraordinary and most unusual career path. Worth a read.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2014, 22:16
Replies: 22
Views: 8,116
Posted By Q-RTF-X

endevol Nice G90 stills, thanks for posting....

endevol

Nice G90 stills, thanks for posting. Interesting to see in the second shot what I assume is the pattern made by the expanding rod warhead as it impacts the water (standing by to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2014, 02:50
Replies: 22
Views: 8,116
Posted By Q-RTF-X

I'd been out for ten plus years then !

I'd been out for ten plus years then !
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2014, 17:47
Replies: 22
Views: 8,116
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Tend to agree with LM most probable cause lots of...

Tend to agree with LM most probable cause lots of failed firings would likely have been the aircraft sys. The missiles themselves were pretty reliable and pretty easy to keep in good shape. I spent...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2014, 08:47
Replies: 59
Views: 14,612
Posted By Q-RTF-X

And, "face justice" is not in a court room, it's...

And, "face justice" is not in a court room, it's having ones throat cut with a not too sharp knife then left to bleed out; on video !
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2014, 12:41
Replies: 25
Views: 7,763
Posted By Q-RTF-X

I am both saddened and appalled reading the...

I am both saddened and appalled reading the outlines illustrating present training methods. I was a Boy Entrant and in our “workshops” phase we were expected to grasp many fundamentals and work to...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2014, 09:11
Replies: 101
Views: 45,126
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Best – Akrotiri early 60’s (18 months of which...

Best – Akrotiri early 60’s (18 months of which was on transit servicing) and again early 70’s (Frightening 1st line – loved it) and also Masirah (between Akrotiri tours). In the UK, Valley (Missile...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2014, 13:11
Replies: 63
Views: 25,650
Posted By Q-RTF-X

“Anonymous Keying of the Mic” Tales Old and New

“Anonymous Keying of the Mic”

Must be a million out there, original and variations on a theme; over the years I have had more than a few good chuckles and wondered what PPRuNers could bring to...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2014, 13:32
Replies: 75
Views: 17,265
Posted By Q-RTF-X

What encouraging replies so far, all generally...

What encouraging replies so far, all generally positive and nice to read; thanks to those who have replied thus far. The comments and observations all have their individual slant and most suggest...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2014, 16:03
Replies: 75
Views: 17,265
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Air Training Corps – Then and Now

I was an ATC cadet in latter 50’s before entering the Air Force as a Boy Entrant at only a little over the age of 15; I’ve been involved with aviation ever since. When I joined the ATC my squadron...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2014, 10:28
Replies: 22
Views: 4,625
Posted By Q-RTF-X

We have a commitment to NATO and we should honor...

We have a commitment to NATO and we should honor our commitments for God’s sake. This is not even about saber rattling etc., nobody is taking a threatening posture, simply being sensible and keeping...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2014, 21:37
Replies: 714
Views: 162,495
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Excerpting from the post by Cornish and focusing...

Excerpting from the post by Cornish and focusing on one element.

Looking back a zillion years ago to my days as a humble liney on Vulcans, Hunters and Frightnings I have to identify with the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2014, 14:09
Replies: 93
Views: 15,446
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Seems to me to be a pretty good guy who has done...

Seems to me to be a pretty good guy who has done his share and would seem to be well respected by those in a position to judge.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2014, 09:23
Replies: 714
Views: 162,495
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Always provided suitable covering/protection...

Always provided suitable covering/protection measures are in place and adequate transit arrangements made then I cannot see any great problem in a system of centralized servicing. As a plus, it...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2014, 09:12
Replies: 48
Views: 9,882
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Reading the previous post suggests that some...

Reading the previous post suggests that some thought went into handling a delicate and somewhat complex situation - good to see !
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2013, 09:03
Replies: 125
Views: 27,028
Posted By Q-RTF-X

A point frequently missed in situations such as...

A point frequently missed in situations such as this is things are frequently viewed on a total cost basis whereas the majority of cost is front money for an already budgeted cost center; i.e. the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2013, 13:27
Replies: 110
Views: 18,259
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Mind you ... I remember one business trip to the...

Mind you ... I remember one business trip to the USA where I attended a corporate function with (anyhow rather indifferent) champers served in styro cups... :eek:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2013, 04:01
Replies: 35
Views: 7,224
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Some people need to get a life. fancy dress...

Some people need to get a life.

fancy dress party ... get it ? Insensitive perhaps, but no more.

who paid for that then? ... well do tell us, please.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2013, 12:09
Replies: 29
Views: 7,885
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Machines have been killing people for a long time...

Machines have been killing people for a long time i.e. machine gun; only the form of human interface has and been and still is a constantly evolving process. Somewhere along the line, there will...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2013, 20:39
Replies: 194
Views: 56,125
Posted By Q-RTF-X

I thought this might be an appropriate read - not...

I thought this might be an appropriate read - not too much of a thread drift with a few smiles along the way
...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2013, 09:50
Replies: 194
Views: 56,125
Posted By Q-RTF-X

First posting in 1960 after Boy Entrant training...

First posting in 1960 after Boy Entrant training and 617 squadron Christmas p.u. at the big pub by Caenby Corner. My first squadron bash, lots of grizzled old timers on the squadron who seemed...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2013, 09:47
Replies: 76
Views: 12,663
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Not forgetting the good old days when Sqn Ldrs...

Not forgetting the good old days when Sqn Ldrs used to command Britannia aircraft. :E
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2013, 01:08
Replies: 106
Views: 25,140
Posted By Q-RTF-X

I don't think we working class OR's could afford...

I don't think we working class OR's could afford a proper clip on. More than a few however made their own variation with an issue tie, a piece of elastic and a pair of scissors ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2013, 21:31
Replies: 32
Views: 5,972
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Thank you Coffman Starter for your screen grabs,...

Thank you Coffman Starter for your screen grabs, I am one of those less fortunate though I immediately came to PPRune (did not even look elsewhere) anticipating some kindly soul might have posted...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2013, 12:38
Replies: 10
Views: 3,118
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Just pipping the first flight of the F4 but of...

Just pipping the first flight of the F4 but of certain significance was the induction of 33rd entry RAF Boy Entrants (February 1958) ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2013, 12:51
Replies: 36
Views: 6,262
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Ian15th got right to the meat of the matter... ...

Ian15th got right to the meat of the matter...



The direction he points to is the fact that for a long long time now entrants in this age group were / still are volunteers exercising freedom of...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2013, 01:17
Replies: 9
Views: 1,814
Posted By Q-RTF-X

I was a pretty green Boy Entrant in 1958,...

I was a pretty green Boy Entrant in 1958, although had immersed myself in all things aviation for quite some years before. For me, it was a no brainer to grab an opportunity for a free of charge day...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2013, 13:11
Replies: 33
Views: 11,416
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Looks like I was wrong and the 1200/1400 figure...

Looks like I was wrong and the 1200/1400 figure seems most appropriate - must have been thinking of something altogether different (though have no idea what !) :confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2013, 10:49
Replies: 33
Views: 11,416
Posted By Q-RTF-X

I think it was perhaps 1,760 rounds per min ....

I think it was perhaps 1,760 rounds per min ....
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2013, 16:45
Replies: 75
Views: 16,962
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Agreed, a good place - was worth popping in at...

Agreed, a good place - was worth popping in at lunch time also - some interesting meals of the day type options occasionally !
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2013, 12:16
Replies: 19
Views: 3,510
Posted By Q-RTF-X

Basically, who the "F" cares ??? :}

Basically, who the "F" cares ??? :}
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2013, 20:44
Replies: 19
Views: 3,224
Posted By Q-RTF-X

And this is pretty damn good also ...

And this is pretty damn good also ...
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