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Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2023, 10:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By Fonsini

You have to watch the presentation ceremony,...

You have to watch the presentation ceremony, Biden wanders off without saying anything leaving a bemused audience behind. I guess he didn’t want to be late for Bingo night.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2023, 10:14
Replies: 284
Views: 84,082
Posted By Fonsini

The senior technician taking the p**s out of the...

The senior technician taking the p**s out of the Typhoon pilot doing a pre-flight walkaround by doing a voiceover “checking this thing, no idea what it is, that thing made a click not sure if that’s...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2023, 16:52
Replies: 51
Views: 17,403
Posted By Fonsini

What an air force we had in 1953, impressive.

What an air force we had in 1953, impressive.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2023, 05:53
Replies: 117
Views: 46,116
Posted By Fonsini

More information about the owners and occupants,...

More information about the owners and occupants, the political “twist” will no doubt result in a few conspiracy theories. May they rest in peace.

N611VG Owners...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2023, 09:25
Replies: 24
Views: 9,094
Posted By Fonsini

Do you mind if I ask what your ejection injuries...

Do you mind if I ask what your ejection injuries were ? There is often mention of “minor injuries” following an ejection and I have always wondered if there is any consistency to them (back pain,...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2023, 09:11
Replies: 47
Views: 11,911
Posted By Fonsini

Shame it’s a Delta, very rare birds these days.

Shame it’s a Delta, very rare birds these days.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2023, 06:43
Replies: 24
Views: 3,395
Posted By Fonsini

I highly recommend the movie Colossus: The Forbin...

I highly recommend the movie Colossus: The Forbin Project for anyone who hasn’t seen it, way ahead of its time.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2023, 10:16
Replies: 291
Views: 110,196
Posted By Fonsini

Oh I’m sure a number of nations including the US...

Oh I’m sure a number of nations including the US have had a toe in this particular pond over the years, but suddenly we shoot down 4 of them in just 2 weeks, and they have different shapes, interfere...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2023, 07:56
Replies: 291
Views: 110,196
Posted By Fonsini

There is so much about this that doesn’t add up....

There is so much about this that doesn’t add up. The first balloon was clearly identifiable as such, and the Chinese immediately laid claim to it. The next 3 were much smaller and couldn’t even be...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2023, 07:24
Replies: 291
Views: 110,196
Posted By Fonsini

When was the last time the US shot down 2...

When was the last time the US shot down 2 “aircraft” over US territory with missiles in the space of a week. This all seems quite unprecedented.

Are we edging towards something here ?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2023, 20:51
Replies: 291
Views: 110,196
Posted By Fonsini

They announced that the object had no visible...

They announced that the object had no visible means of propulsion, and was the size of a “small car” which seems quite small for a balloon. Waiting for the photo though.

Wouldn’t it be something...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2023, 18:26
Replies: 370
Views: 128,523
Posted By Fonsini

F-22s spraying 20mm all over Myrtle Beach. Meh,...

F-22s spraying 20mm all over Myrtle Beach. Meh, all you need is a helicopter and a box cutter :}
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2022, 06:57
Replies: 106
Views: 54,474
Posted By Fonsini

My bit of pure speculation. When the F-35B...

My bit of pure speculation.

When the F-35B flight control system detects weight on wheels it immediately commands a series of vanes to close off the airflow to the lift fan thus cutting thrust...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2022, 12:51
Replies: 55
Views: 9,962
Posted By Fonsini

How dare you suggest that someone is better than...

How dare you suggest that someone is better than the Belgian military…..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzybSQkJNoY
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Dec 2022, 12:26
Replies: 64
Views: 20,547
Posted By Fonsini

France Bans Short Range Flights

“The one thing I can guarantee you is that the solution to Climate Change will be so much worse than the problem”.

Jordan Peterson

So is this an Air France rescue package or a move to reduce...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2022, 11:52
Replies: 155
Views: 47,730
Posted By Fonsini

The candidate pool for female pilots is much...

The candidate pool for female pilots is much smaller than male pilots - if you force a large hiring quota on female candidates it becomes a mathematical certainty that you hire less competent pilots,...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2022, 09:20
Replies: 110
Views: 36,379
Posted By Fonsini

Just my uninformed opinion, but for me this was...

Just my uninformed opinion, but for me this was quite deliberate and very much in keeping with an increasingly desperate Russia. Use something big and obvious like a smoky old R-27 which has already...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Oct 2022, 10:06
Replies: 81
Views: 10,567
Posted By Fonsini

I think you’re correct - ahh the fog of time.

I think you’re correct - ahh the fog of time.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2022, 09:52
Replies: 22
Views: 11,223
Posted By Fonsini

TUI Captain Returns to Gate For Late Passengers

So shines a good deed in a weary world.

TUI Pilot and the Lost Passport

Can anyone remember the last time this happened?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2022, 16:28
Replies: 97
Views: 15,154
Posted By Fonsini

“Front Line First” has a certain ring to it :E

“Front Line First” has a certain ring to it :E
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2022, 22:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,354
Posted By Fonsini

A friend of mine was on that flight with his then...

A friend of mine was on that flight with his then girlfriend, his Tv interview is still on YouTube. The story he told me about what they saw in the rear cabin in spite of all the smoke was horrific....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2022, 22:02
Replies: 81
Views: 10,567
Posted By Fonsini

Which Mosquito movie had the Sikh pilot with the...

Which Mosquito movie had the Sikh pilot with the missing hand, I always thought he was a great character.
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Sep 2022, 12:33
Replies: 66
Views: 42,104
Posted By Fonsini

Final LCA check ride sign-off on a scheduled...

Final LCA check ride sign-off on a scheduled service perhaps ? If so I’m guessing that the FO inviting the CA to consume a bag of phalluses resulted in a “less than satisfactory” rating ??
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2022, 16:05
Replies: 66
Views: 42,104
Posted By Fonsini

Pretty obvious which Delta flight that is -...

Pretty obvious which Delta flight that is - bigger masking blocks ?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2022, 12:37
Replies: 11
Views: 4,129
Posted By Fonsini

A known problem for 12 years and still not even...

A known problem for 12 years and still not even root-caused, I confess I’m surprised by that.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2022, 19:56
Replies: 47
Views: 15,928
Posted By Fonsini

Old Man Overseas was what I was told - but there...

Old Man Overseas was what I was told - but there was no mention of money changing hands, just a “temporary husband” situation.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2022, 09:46
Replies: 35
Views: 9,508
Posted By Fonsini

NHS Porters and Cleaners - 9.3% Nurses - 5% ...

NHS Porters and Cleaners - 9.3%
Nurses - 5%
Police - 5%
Doctors and Dentists - 4.5%
Military - 3.75%

The “Ukraine Bonus” clearly didn’t have any effect.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2022, 10:15
Replies: 31
Views: 10,617
Posted By Fonsini

294 pounds weight limit for the Mk16A - must have...

294 pounds weight limit for the Mk16A - must have been awfully close with flight kit.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2022, 11:57
Replies: 9
Views: 3,493
Posted By Fonsini

I don’t see a pilot - can someone check if it’s...

I don’t see a pilot - can someone check if it’s the original ejection seat?

(full marks if you get the reference)
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2022, 12:13
Replies: 604
Views: 1,072,361
Posted By Fonsini

If it was the Captain I’m sure that he could have...

If it was the Captain I’m sure that he could have found a reason to get them both out of the cockpit.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2022, 20:14
Replies: 84
Views: 28,455
Posted By Fonsini

Did the scientists remember to put the Doomsday...

Did the scientists remember to put the Doomsday Clock forward an hour ?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2022, 07:29
Replies: 148
Views: 37,916
Posted By Fonsini

I think some of you forget how experienced and...

I think some of you forget how experienced and well trained you are as combat pilots. Just apply some common sense when providing insights.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2022, 08:26
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,144,599
Posted By Fonsini

I was literally just giving consideration as to...

I was literally just giving consideration as to how the Russians behave when their offensive becomes bogged down, utterly barbaric and immoral is probably the most accurate phrase. I was reminded of...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2022, 12:19
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,144,599
Posted By Fonsini

I wondered when these honourable sons of the...

I wondered when these honourable sons of the steppes would revert to the WWII behaviour of their grandfathers and start the time-honoured Russian tradition of raping and murdering young girls. It...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2022, 18:21
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,144,599
Posted By Fonsini

Is there an official explanation as to why Poland...

Is there an official explanation as to why Poland went from “free MiG 29s, missiles, and bases to operate them from” to “nothing” in the space of 24 hours?

Are ANY free jets still on offer?
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