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Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2017, 18:20
Replies: 29
Views: 15,548
Posted By Bill4a

Alek Tarwid

I met Alek when in 1963 as a very new SAC I arrived on 225 Sqn at Odiham. About day 2 he came into the crew room said ' Airtest I need ballast ..... You!'
That was my first and most exciting ride...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th May 2017, 08:37
Replies: 3
Views: 2,673
Posted By Bill4a

Thanks for that.

Thanks for that.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th May 2017, 16:51
Replies: 3
Views: 2,673
Posted By Bill4a

British Airways flight into Southend this afternoon

Does anyone know what a BA flight was doing landing at SOUTHEND this afternoon? Just out of curiosity.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2015, 22:55
Replies: 50
Views: 10,981
Posted By Bill4a

Veterans Oyster card

It strikes me that it is either a veterans card or its a war pensioners card! They cant surely have it both ways! I do hope you get it sorted out and let us all know?


:ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2015, 22:24
Replies: 7
Views: 3,838
Posted By Bill4a

Tankertrashnav, was that the same 66 Belvedere...

Tankertrashnav, was that the same 66 Belvedere that lit up at the AOCs visit to Seletar before we left for Kuching? I recall being one of many trying to put it out with domestic foam extinguishers,...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2015, 13:17
Replies: 37
Views: 11,509
Posted By Bill4a

38th Entry at St Athan. Flt Cdr was Peter Sqibb...

38th Entry at St Athan. Flt Cdr was Peter Sqibb who never missed an opportunity to fly any Hunter that was coming out of the MU. Our Discip Cpl was Cpl Stevens, a large and friendly rock ape. We...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2014, 12:35
Replies: 176
Views: 50,431
Posted By Bill4a

As a very old ex resident of Akrotiri, after the...

As a very old ex resident of Akrotiri, after the Turkish invasion and most squadrons had gone home, Akrotiri was a great posting! Nobody seemed to know how long we were staying, messing was...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2014, 19:59
Replies: 119
Views: 30,476
Posted By Bill4a

They're a funny bunch in West Norfolk, and as...

They're a funny bunch in West Norfolk, and as Elizabeth Truss is held in very high esteem, he could have a fight on his hands! I shall watch with interest.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2014, 13:40
Replies: 146
Views: 20,671
Posted By Bill4a

Several years ago at a secret Mediterranean...

Several years ago at a secret Mediterranean airbase one of my spam loving friends who wasn't there either said 'That's what I like about you Brits, your uniforms are a masterly understatement!' ...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2014, 10:00
Replies: 81
Views: 27,972
Posted By Bill4a

A wonderful programme I enjoyed every minute, I ...

A wonderful programme I enjoyed every minute, I have it recorded so thanks to sky I can watch it again. Even though the commentary was a bit weak in places it was thoroughly enjoyable. I must say it...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2014, 12:28
Replies: 56
Views: 13,733
Posted By Bill4a

As a retired Boggy could I be permitted to point...

As a retired Boggy could I be permitted to point out that a Sergeant is an officer of the non commissioned variety.
It looks like somebody is trying to put the services in a bad light, who next, the...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2014, 12:20
Replies: 62
Views: 13,964
Posted By Bill4a

Give us a gun!

Watching the latest success against IS it struck me that using a shockingly expensive missile to zap a Toyota pick up was a touch of overkill, and what was needed was a cannon that would have done...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2014, 11:34
Replies: 42
Views: 8,417
Posted By Bill4a

Knowing the problems the Turks are having with...

Knowing the problems the Turks are having with the Kurds, and the casualties they have taken are still taking, I'd almost bet there are sighs of relief from the families of the conscripts now that...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2014, 12:05
Replies: 67
Views: 14,712
Posted By Bill4a

If there are IS spotters on the beach, why not...

If there are IS spotters on the beach, why not fly a lot of trips and see if we can't break their economy re mobile calls?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2014, 12:00
Replies: 165
Views: 36,752
Posted By Bill4a

Looks like Heathrow Harry, in common with a lot...

Looks like Heathrow Harry, in common with a lot of civilians, thinks that the RAF is composed entirely of pilots or aircrew! I know we lower orders don't do anything remotely important, or have...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2014, 11:30
Replies: 21
Views: 5,801
Posted By Bill4a

OrGasmic, the places we used 50 years ago are...

OrGasmic, the places we used 50 years ago are still going, albeit under the management of the babies we knew, all that's happened is they've got a fresh coat of paint and printed menus. Some Im told...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2014, 18:57
Replies: 16
Views: 4,021
Posted By Bill4a

Put on my Facebook. Let's hope they catch the...

Put on my Facebook. Let's hope they catch the buggers.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2014, 18:54
Replies: 21
Views: 5,801
Posted By Bill4a

I'm with 5aday of this one, when I was there...

I'm with 5aday of this one, when I was there there were so few customers for so many restaurants that the owners tripped you up to get you through the doors! The ones in Akrotiri village were great...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2014, 18:40
Replies: 21
Views: 5,833
Posted By Bill4a

Oh yes. Sorry! :}

Oh yes. Sorry! :}
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2014, 11:00
Replies: 21
Views: 5,833
Posted By Bill4a

To the eyes of a non military person who isn't a...

To the eyes of a non military person who isn't a spotter anorak, it's a jet never mind what sort!
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2014, 08:50
Replies: 39
Views: 13,198
Posted By Bill4a

Boudreaux Bob, Sadly I think you're right about...

Boudreaux Bob, Sadly I think you're right about the old age bit!
As to the youth of shiny winglets, a colleague remind me that Leonard Cheshire was a Group Captain at 21! :}

I've never even...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2014, 23:11
Replies: 235
Views: 45,976
Posted By Bill4a

Ok, got the imprest? Roger - we go!

Ok, got the imprest? Roger - we go!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2014, 12:52
Replies: 5
Views: 2,910
Posted By Bill4a

Well do rude things to a pink pig! I was sweating...

Well do rude things to a pink pig! I was sweating too!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2014, 14:22
Replies: 75
Views: 25,853
Posted By Bill4a

Nawth and sarf

When I left Cosford in 1970 I was presented with a map of England that was accurate to the middle of the Thames. Above it was blank inscribed "here be ye Dragonnes!"
That's the north south divide!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2014, 18:34
Replies: 39
Views: 13,198
Posted By Bill4a

In my defence, never had a lot to do with...

In my defence, never had a lot to do with Sikorsky, only the Westland variants. I don't think we even trialled the 62 which I think was based on the S55.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2014, 17:42
Replies: 39
Views: 13,198
Posted By Bill4a

Always prepared to be wrong, :\ I didn't realise...

Always prepared to be wrong, :\ I didn't realise Sikorsky built another single engine helicopter after the S55. However comma I was right about the engine!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2014, 22:03
Replies: 157
Views: 30,807
Posted By Bill4a

Thanks for that guys. Yes Goudie the Archimedes...

Thanks for that guys. Yes Goudie the Archimedes pump screwdriver was responsible for some horrendous skin gouges!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2014, 21:38
Replies: 157
Views: 30,807
Posted By Bill4a

Thanks Smuj The top one is a ratchet...

Thanks Smuj
The top one is a ratchet screwdriver, the other is a cabinet screwdriver. The GS had a full length blade and an almost indestructible wooden handle that you could knock 7 bells out of...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2014, 19:30
Replies: 39
Views: 13,198
Posted By Bill4a

Why is it that everything I've worked on flown in...

Why is it that everything I've worked on flown in or walked past is now either historic or in a bloody museum? :}
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2014, 19:21
Replies: 39
Views: 13,198
Posted By Bill4a

The S62 had a bigger Gnome 1200 Shaft horse as I...

The S62 had a bigger Gnome 1200 Shaft horse as I recall, and had 2 of them! Not a fair comparison!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2014, 19:17
Replies: 157
Views: 30,807
Posted By Bill4a

Speaking of which does anybody know where I can...

Speaking of which does anybody know where I can lay hands on a 'proper' GS? It's on my holy grail quest list!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2014, 19:03
Replies: 39
Views: 13,198
Posted By Bill4a

It's a RR Gnome probably 10101 drives a power...

It's a RR Gnome probably 10101 drives a power turbine to the main gearbox on top and the tail rotor shaft.
It doesn't usually take that long to fire up, but then it is getting on a bit! My first...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2014, 22:06
Replies: 39
Views: 13,198
Posted By Bill4a

Great to see her flying again! Well done to the...

Great to see her flying again! Well done to the team of enthusiasts who maintain her.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2014, 19:56
Replies: 157
Views: 30,807
Posted By Bill4a

Battery change on a Meteor without spilling...

Battery change on a Meteor without spilling electrolyte down your shirt! :8
Or the SNEB mods on a Hunter 6 where the mod kits only gave you the 'correct' number of pins for the 36 way socket, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2014, 23:04
Replies: 80
Views: 13,443
Posted By Bill4a

It gives 'We will never give in to terrorism' a...

It gives 'We will never give in to terrorism' a rather hollow ring! :mad:
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