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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2023, 11:10
Replies: 55
Views: 12,925
Posted By Drainpipe

oh how ironic.

oh how ironic.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2022, 17:46
Replies: 173
Views: 38,396
Posted By Drainpipe

That was responsible for a SMO enforced diet of...

That was responsible for a SMO enforced diet of all things grey and tasteless for three months in an attempt to control my cholesterol.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2021, 13:27
Replies: 58
Views: 33,411
Posted By Drainpipe

Three pages, 46 posts and still not a link to the...

Three pages, 46 posts and still not a link to the film. :E
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2020, 12:00
Replies: 283
Views: 203,801
Posted By Drainpipe

Thank you but no apologies necessary. The grey...

Thank you but no apologies necessary. The grey matter fades with time and I’ve forgotten more than most. If you speak with Wiggy, he’ll tell you I didn’t know much in the first place.

JN
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2020, 09:38
Replies: 283
Views: 203,801
Posted By Drainpipe

According to Martin Baker's website where they...

According to Martin Baker's website where they list all their seats, the Mk 4 was 0/90.

http://martin-baker.com/products/mk4-ejection-seat/
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2019, 11:45
Replies: 357
Views: 220,161
Posted By Drainpipe

But Timelord, never miss an opportunity to teach....

But Timelord, never miss an opportunity to teach.

(edited due to incorrect quote.)
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2019, 09:51
Replies: 102
Views: 50,911
Posted By Drainpipe

BV

I enjoyed your post. I thought you summed up the majority of Pprune military posters quite accurately, one in particular.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2019, 11:59
Replies: 18
Views: 5,620
Posted By Drainpipe

Thanks you guys! I did some research into the...

Thanks you guys! I did some research into the Tweet and came across this article. A fascinating read. I take my hat off to all of you.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2019, 15:37
Replies: 39
Views: 13,641
Posted By Drainpipe

A further trial was completed by 29(F) Sqn at...

A further trial was completed by 29(F) Sqn at Waddo in ‘84. A 3000’ x 50’ strip was marked out on the runway and we practiced day and night short landings.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2019, 15:34
Replies: 39
Views: 13,641
Posted By Drainpipe

FI ‘83 ...

FI ‘83


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/2f53e8ad_8c48_47df_8d70_9fed792db766_501daeb6522eba80a4f08b07a7451730d483ebe6.jpeg
Photo credit, Jeff Bell.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2017, 09:05
Replies: 87
Views: 48,366
Posted By Drainpipe

An event I'm organising in September was...

An event I'm organising in September was expecting a Dakota flypast but the BBMF has said the Dak is u/s for the rest of the season. Shame.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2017, 09:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,378
Posted By Drainpipe

Despite spending a month at Jever, TLP, I...

Despite spending a month at Jever, TLP, I remember very little.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2017, 14:56
Replies: 17
Views: 3,901
Posted By Drainpipe

Can we keep this thread to comments about the sad...

Can we keep this thread to comments about the sad passing of a fellow aviator and not use it for general discussion about historical interest. If you need to know the answers, Google is your friend.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2017, 14:39
Replies: 17
Views: 3,901
Posted By Drainpipe

A sad day. Dave was a great guy, huge fun to fly...

A sad day. Dave was a great guy, huge fun to fly with and a true gentleman.

JN
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2017, 14:09
Replies: 17
Views: 3,901
Posted By Drainpipe

I flew with a Canadian exchange pilot whilst on...

I flew with a Canadian exchange pilot whilst on an F3 squadron in the late 80s. We were the first recipients of the Spitfire Trophy for A-A gunnery. The trophy was presented to us by the AOC 11 Gp,...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2017, 15:06
Replies: 55
Views: 12,189
Posted By Drainpipe

His nomination was rejected after his post in the...

His nomination was rejected after his post in the thread on bodily functions.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2016, 10:48
Replies: 95
Views: 34,411
Posted By Drainpipe

As the F4 did not have the light system to show...

As the F4 did not have the light system to show undercarriage status but used dolls-eye indicators instead, the call was always "final, gear down"
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 13:16
Replies: 20
Views: 5,293
Posted By Drainpipe

Can you imagine what they will think of...

Can you imagine what they will think of Kokkinelli? Sacrebleu!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2012, 13:20
Replies: 112
Views: 35,215
Posted By Drainpipe

We're not expecting the press to be accurate, are...

We're not expecting the press to be accurate, are we? ;)

At least when the picture was reproduced in the Sunday Express of 13 May 1979 (I have a copy) they spelt his name correctly.

JN
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2012, 09:31
Replies: 112
Views: 35,215
Posted By Drainpipe

The Lightning photo was taken by a man by the...

The Lightning photo was taken by a man by the name of Jim Mead. His grandson is a Pprune member but he rarely visits the forum nowadays. Also, Jim's mother was my grandfather's sister. I believe...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2012, 18:53
Replies: 123
Views: 18,336
Posted By Drainpipe

I read Courtney's post with interest and totally...

I read Courtney's post with interest and totally agree with his comments. I too was posted to an exchange tour with one of our NATO allies and was quite dismayed to find what the RAF had negotiated...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Oct 2011, 11:07
Replies: 26
Views: 12,494
Posted By Drainpipe

The arrival of another Coastel ...

The arrival of another Coastel

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6243338160_a71f2b2a5a_z.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Oct 2011, 11:04
Replies: 26
Views: 12,494
Posted By Drainpipe

More faces you may recognise. I bet they don't...

More faces you may recognise. I bet they don't look like this now :eek:

I think I'm in one of them!
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Oct 2011, 11:00
Replies: 26
Views: 12,494
Posted By Drainpipe

Oh, the joys of the FIs. Picture of myself and...

Oh, the joys of the FIs. Picture of myself and LJ sometime in the middle of '83. Photo taken by JB who was sadly killed not long after.


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