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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2024, 20:05
Replies: 210
Views: 48,227
Posted By beamer

As is almost always the case, these films are...

As is almost always the case, these films are primarily made for the entertainment of the general public and not for enthusiasts of any given persuasion. Many great British productions have taken...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Mar 2024, 18:45
Replies: 62
Views: 23,271
Posted By beamer

After a lifetime of Military and Commercial...

After a lifetime of Military and Commercial flying I have returned to GA and enjoy flying aircraft with as little technology as possible. That being said, I have flown a SR22 and it is a delight to...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2024, 19:57
Replies: 210
Views: 48,227
Posted By beamer

Well, I did get sniffy about it on first watching...

Well, I did get sniffy about it on first watching and the portrayal of both RAF and Army Officers was pathetic. I was not impressed at all BUT then I watched it a second time around and I have to say...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2024, 17:09
Replies: 12
Views: 2,388
Posted By beamer

Try eBay, you might be surprised

Try eBay, you might be surprised
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2024, 18:20
Replies: 167
Views: 22,795
Posted By beamer

I guess a CW medal would be of rather more...

I guess a CW medal would be of rather more relevance than Jubilee and Coronation ‘gongs’ but upon the hypothesis that most of us here are now ‘veterans’, do we really care after all these years….move...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2024, 20:18
Replies: 50
Views: 11,055
Posted By beamer

After forty years plus flying the same type of...

After forty years plus flying the same type of aircraft……time for a change methinks !
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2024, 08:02
Replies: 210
Views: 48,227
Posted By beamer

I am reminded of the John Mills movie ‘The Way to...

I am reminded of the John Mills movie ‘The Way to the Stars’ in which the over confident and cocksure 8th Air Force learnt the hard way. Twelve o’ Clock High is worth another look too…….
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2024, 07:58
Replies: 41
Views: 22,781
Posted By beamer

The last airline I flew with before retirement...

The last airline I flew with before retirement encouraged cabin crew to bring matters of concern regarding the aircraft to the pilots - typical example would be traces of ice on the top surface of...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2024, 18:35
Replies: 167
Views: 22,795
Posted By beamer

There seem to be umpteen ‘medals’ up for sale...

There seem to be umpteen ‘medals’ up for sale these days which are, I presume, only to be worn on the right breast as they are not ‘official’ awards. It always make me smile when I see a chest full...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2024, 15:10
Replies: 265
Views: 79,727
Posted By beamer

1066. - Oh heavens, I had forgotten about the...

1066. - Oh heavens, I had forgotten about the ‘concertinas’ - I also remember the story about the ill- fated inspection made about an hour after the crew got to bed after the return flight. I guess...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 06:02
Replies: 265
Views: 79,727
Posted By beamer

Flew from ASI to Stanley, at least that was the...

Flew from ASI to Stanley, at least that was the plan, and just before PNR we got a authenticated coded message to turn around and head back from whence we came. Upon landing at ASI the next day after...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2024, 18:30
Replies: 210
Views: 48,227
Posted By beamer

Well, I watched the two episodes last night and...

Well, I watched the two episodes last night and to be honest I was thoroughly underwhelmed. I know it’s a drama, based on fact, which at the end of the day is supposed to be entertainment and...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2024, 17:41
Replies: 47
Views: 8,780
Posted By beamer

I remember in my Trukkie days, we would leave the...

I remember in my Trukkie days, we would leave the UK in flying suits but upon arrival were required to change into blue uniform for the two mile journey from the airport at Gander to the motel - in...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2024, 16:13
Replies: 1,144
Views: 616,720
Posted By beamer

I read the full report and have followed with...

I read the full report and have followed with interest these discussions. I am a career aviator both military and civil but have never been involved in any form of display flying. My personal...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2024, 16:02
Replies: 6
Views: 4,944
Posted By beamer

Robert Taylor RIP

Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere. The prolific aviation artist Robert Taylor died peacefully at the beginning of January. There must be many contributors to Prune who at one time or...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2024, 08:01
Replies: 35
Views: 10,574
Posted By beamer

Like others, in the military, logbook checked and...

Like others, in the military, logbook checked and signed every month. In the Commercial world, I do not recall ever having to show my logbooks to anyone in an airline - certainly never had one...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2023, 11:03
Replies: 256
Views: 98,753
Posted By beamer

Poorly produced programme with a political...

Poorly produced programme with a political context albeit dealing with a highly sensitive and important issue. It seems apparent that the concept of a rank structure providing discipline and...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2023, 20:25
Replies: 28
Views: 8,267
Posted By beamer

‘Flt Lt Gomez has ruined his life. With no job, a...

‘Flt Lt Gomez has ruined his life. With no job, a criminal record, and skills that will be useless in the civil aviation world, it is hard to see much of a future for this person ‘

Well, he hasn’t...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2023, 18:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,625
Posted By beamer

Bit of a comedown after the JP5 and the Hawk but...

Bit of a comedown after the JP5 and the Hawk but it served its purpose. Only real memories I have are the myriad buttons on the overhead panel, a lovely weekend at Gatow and a trip though Check Point...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2023, 16:18
Replies: 171
Views: 50,392
Posted By beamer

It’s got damn all to do with ‘donkey jackets’. If...

It’s got damn all to do with ‘donkey jackets’. If people are no longer in the Services then they are quite at liberty to refrain from bringing out their awards if they have no wish to do so. My...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2023, 20:12
Replies: 171
Views: 50,392
Posted By beamer

Put all my stuff in a box when I left - quite...

Put all my stuff in a box when I left - quite happy to just wear a poppy on Remembrance Sunday. It astonishes me that Mr Adderley has not been picked up on this before now.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2023, 21:02
Replies: 76
Views: 16,177
Posted By beamer

Meanwhile, back in Ambridge…….

Meanwhile, back in Ambridge…….
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2023, 07:55
Replies: 76
Views: 16,177
Posted By beamer

So just what is the agenda here ? The first...

So just what is the agenda here ? The first series attempted to place the Royal Navy in a bad light and now they seem determined to do the same with the Royal Air Force. No apparent respect from the...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2023, 18:31
Replies: 171
Views: 50,392
Posted By beamer

Maybe his temporary replacement could get the...

Maybe his temporary replacement could get the Northamptonshire PCSO’s to stop looking like scruffy private security guards ?
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2023, 16:11
Replies: 171
Views: 50,392
Posted By beamer

I live in his ‘patch’ and the local press are...

I live in his ‘patch’ and the local press are doing a lot of digging. Meanwhile he remains suspended upon full pay !
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2023, 15:30
Replies: 94
Views: 19,602
Posted By beamer

‘Developments, Concepts and Doctrine Centre’ ? I...

‘Developments, Concepts and Doctrine Centre’ ? I think we used to call it basket weaving…….
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Dec 2023, 17:41
Replies: 11
Views: 3,264
Posted By beamer

Wise words Markkal - thank you.

Wise words Markkal - thank you.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2023, 17:37
Replies: 206
Views: 53,526
Posted By beamer

I have no special affinity to Scampton, nor 617...

I have no special affinity to Scampton, nor 617 and certainly not the RAFAT but it saddens my heart that this particular airfield is destined for use as an asylum centre. There were plans, however...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2023, 15:11
Replies: 94
Views: 19,602
Posted By beamer

I’m in the same boat at the same time - cannot...

I’m in the same boat at the same time - cannot for the life of me think on an HCS Instructor that fits the bill - there were some great guys such as George Dunn and the legendary George Brown but a...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2023, 21:26
Replies: 94
Views: 19,602
Posted By beamer

Having spent some time at Lyneham, I cannot for...

Having spent some time at Lyneham, I cannot for the life of me remember a ‘Scottish poison dwarf’ on the OCU but then again I am getting very old !
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2023, 16:28
Replies: 94
Views: 19,602
Posted By beamer

As far as I recall, ‘creamies’ were streamed off...

As far as I recall, ‘creamies’ were streamed off after Valley and after completion of the CFS course could be sent to the JP BFTS Units or on rare occasions back to the Hawk. I always felt that,...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2023, 17:25
Replies: 94
Views: 19,602
Posted By beamer

Thanks for the replies chaps but no-one has...

Thanks for the replies chaps but no-one has actually answered the question……yet. Of course it was all different in ‘our day’ but what of now - is it still FJ until the system decides otherwise and...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2023, 19:33
Replies: 94
Views: 19,602
Posted By beamer

Where do RAF pilots come from now?

I was asked a question of the other day about the source of RAF pilots and being of a certain age, I had to say I had no idea !

The gist of the query was where non-fast jet pilots actually...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Nov 2023, 07:59
Replies: 1,179
Views: 578,557
Posted By beamer

Take a look at the lifestyle ,roster patterns and...

Take a look at the lifestyle ,roster patterns and commuting before jumping in with both feet. There are viable alternatives to BA even if they don’t pay as much.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Nov 2023, 20:26
Replies: 132
Views: 72,746
Posted By beamer

Never had a problem taking extra fuel when I/we...

Never had a problem taking extra fuel when I/we thought it prudent - simply had to put down the reason on the Ops return.
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