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Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2023, 00:13
Replies: 11
Views: 4,121
Posted By Teamchief

Signing off

This pretty much says it all about HM Forces. I did 28 years but it always has been and always will be, the officers train set! Over and out!
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Aug 2023, 21:14
Replies: 284
Views: 84,027
Posted By Teamchief

I think it is to do with the water cooled early...

I think it is to do with the water cooled early machine guns they worked with.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2022, 20:33
Replies: 112
Views: 17,845
Posted By Teamchief

Wittering pool was an open air one on the sports...

Wittering pool was an open air one on the sports field near to the staish's house. When it was filled in there was a bit of trouble as it had been provided by the Malcolm Clubs I believe.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2022, 19:35
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,143,112
Posted By Teamchief

It’s at times like this I’m glad I’m an ex BDR...

It’s at times like this I’m glad I’m an ex BDR assessor!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2021, 17:29
Replies: 15
Views: 8,941
Posted By Teamchief

Sqn Ldr Mark Hare

I have just read that Sqn Ldr Mark Hare, Falklands War Harrier pilot has passed away at the age of 66. I believe his Obituary is in the Telegraph. RIP Sir and thank you! (Mods please delete if a...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2021, 20:19
Replies: 144
Views: 41,129
Posted By Teamchief

So, what’s your experience of them Al?

So, what’s your experience of them Al?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2021, 23:21
Replies: 56
Views: 12,694
Posted By Teamchief

Even more bitter and twisted now, I bet my...

Even more bitter and twisted now, I bet my Harrier mates are as chuffed as I am!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2021, 00:04
Replies: 144
Views: 41,129
Posted By Teamchief

Not the Rocks I knew at Odious in the early mid...

Not the Rocks I knew at Odious in the early mid 80’s. Also, if they wanted to play with tanks there were plenty in the Royal Tank Regt at the time!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2021, 00:00
Replies: 144
Views: 41,129
Posted By Teamchief

He could have joined the Royal Artillery........

He could have joined the Royal Artillery..... they operate Rapier!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2021, 23:38
Replies: 144
Views: 41,129
Posted By Teamchief

Waiting for the incoming, but I joined the Royal...

Waiting for the incoming, but I joined the Royal Air Force because I wanted to work on aircraft. All the Rocks I encountered in 28 years service were always looking to put one over on us Penguins! I...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2021, 00:14
Replies: 56
Views: 12,694
Posted By Teamchief

Well put Nutty, as a past member of the late and...

Well put Nutty, as a past member of the late and great XV Sqn it could be the new Gents WC’s Sqn what with it having the motto “Aim Sure”!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2021, 22:31
Replies: 56
Views: 12,694
Posted By Teamchief

I only served on 78 Sqn in the Falklands for four...

I only served on 78 Sqn in the Falklands for four months and thought that the Squadron status was pushing it a bit, but this is just a bloody joke!
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2021, 19:53
Replies: 13
Views: 7,192
Posted By Teamchief

I was in Cyprus in 83 with 7 Sqn Chinooks helping...

I was in Cyprus in 83 with 7 Sqn Chinooks helping to evacuate the UK element of the UN Peace Keeping Force from Lebanon when I saw a Lebanese Hunter in one of the hangars. I was told that the pilot...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2021, 20:54
Replies: 15
Views: 6,497
Posted By Teamchief

Any idea if the new unit is likely to carry a...

Any idea if the new unit is likely to carry a number plate, if so what is the front runner?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2021, 23:00
Replies: 72
Views: 18,135
Posted By Teamchief

Also not aviation related but I remember a car...

Also not aviation related but I remember a car that used to cruise around Stamford with the registration XOI108 which seemed innocent enough until read in your rear view mirror!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2021, 20:52
Replies: 7
Views: 4,795
Posted By Teamchief

Anyone want a Boys toy?

Anyone with a few quid spare might be interested!!!!...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2021, 21:39
Replies: 90
Views: 21,538
Posted By Teamchief

Smile Or the 12x12 tropical tents that were Chindet at...

Or the 12x12 tropical tents that were Chindet at Port Sam Carlos, 70 miles from the civilisation of Stanley!
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Aug 2018, 22:50
Replies: 139
Views: 38,400
Posted By Teamchief

Orderly Corporal at Laarbruch AOC’s day late...

Orderly Corporal at Laarbruch AOC’s day late 80’s. Nobody available to relieve me for lunch so I asked one of the Cloggie blanket store boys to cover for me whilst I went to the mess. On return I...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2018, 22:19
Replies: 60
Views: 14,835
Posted By Teamchief

Well said Nut loose re St Athan fly by etc, that...

Well said Nut loose re St Athan fly by etc, that will always be the difference between commissioned hi jinx and non commissioned bad behaviour.

On a different note, when handing my kit in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2018, 19:49
Replies: 66
Views: 46,108
Posted By Teamchief

Nothing specific but.......having spent many late...

Nothing specific but.......having spent many late nights on keys locking up hangars at Wittering, Odiham, Wyton, Cottesmore and Laarbruch I had plenty of wibble moments. I’m not sure if it’s the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2018, 17:14
Replies: 29
Views: 18,341
Posted By Teamchief

OK I’ll bite! The USMC still regard the platform...

OK I’ll bite! The USMC still regard the platform as a valuable asset and have extended its out of service date due to shortcomings in its crumbling Hornet fleet. Our fleet in 2010 was the most...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2018, 18:18
Replies: 29
Views: 18,341
Posted By Teamchief

As Harriers left Laarbruch in 99 I think 97 or 98...

As Harriers left Laarbruch in 99 I think 97 or 98 would be right. Can’t remember the exact circumstances but the Harrier had a manual opening valve for the nose u/c doors. On shut down the lineys...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2018, 06:24
Replies: 29
Views: 18,341
Posted By Teamchief

I have spent many hours attending to Christine...

I have spent many hours attending to Christine after her misfortunes and worked with the guy whose head got trapped when the nose u/c doors shut......he was very lucky and doesn’t remember much of...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2018, 19:30
Replies: 78
Views: 12,997
Posted By Teamchief

Smile Thread drift .......but, thanks to the BBMF...

Thread drift .......but, thanks to the BBMF Lancaster low and loud and heading north over Stamford at 19:50 ish tonight. You made an old Chief very happy. Dams raid commemorations i expect?
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2018, 22:23
Replies: 74
Views: 22,632
Posted By Teamchief

Its probably best that I left when I did. Until...

Its probably best that I left when I did. Until recently I thought that LGBT was an acronym for Laser Guided Bomb (Training)!
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2018, 22:35
Replies: 64
Views: 17,614
Posted By Teamchief

During my 28 years of service most EngO's were...

During my 28 years of service most EngO's were only 'meeting engineers' who if handed a screwdriver would probably hold the wrong end. They would spend more time in an office staring at a computer...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2017, 08:07
Replies: 52
Views: 23,932
Posted By Teamchief

I remember Geoff Timms still flying Harriers in...

I remember Geoff Timms still flying Harriers in his sixties!!!! I believe he finally retired aged 62. He was meticulous on his walk rounds and had eyes like a S*** House Rat!

Pat King was...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2017, 16:58
Replies: 13
Views: 4,647
Posted By Teamchief

Further to the statement that the Harrier 1...

Further to the statement that the Harrier 1 airbrake was positioned in the mid position by micro switches, i seem to remember there were two switches 24 & 26 degrees which positioned the airbrake...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2017, 20:51
Replies: 13
Views: 4,647
Posted By Teamchief

Airbrake position

The airbrake on Harrier was always in the mid position with the gear selected down to aid in directional stability at low airspeeds. The Harrier suffered from instability at low speeds due to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2015, 08:34
Replies: 27
Views: 6,317
Posted By Teamchief

Having worn Hi Vis on many ASP's over the years...

Having worn Hi Vis on many ASP's over the years all it seems to have achieved is to turn me into a keen amateur entomologist as all of the little (and not so little) insect critters seem to think I...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2015, 20:26
Replies: 85
Views: 16,109
Posted By Teamchief

Talking Sorry about the late entry to this thread but...

Sorry about the late entry to this thread but during my 28 years in the mob I was always led to believe that Chaplain was the best job what with only having one AP and no amendments!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2015, 07:51
Replies: 416
Views: 139,107
Posted By Teamchief

She reminds me of wee Jimmy Crankie!

She reminds me of wee Jimmy Crankie!
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2015, 21:01
Replies: 160
Views: 63,277
Posted By Teamchief

I remember as a Cpl. being dropped off at the...

I remember as a Cpl. being dropped off at the crash site with a Jnr. Tech to see if any parts that were other wise in short supply could be salvaged from the wreck. Very remote and desolate place. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2015, 19:05
Replies: 14
Views: 3,869
Posted By Teamchief

Thumbs up Trade Group 1 trade 1............Rigger!

Trade Group 1 trade 1............Rigger!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2015, 20:41
Replies: 14
Views: 3,869
Posted By Teamchief

Also XV, 85 - 89, best tour of my career, somehow...

Also XV, 85 - 89, best tour of my career, somehow survived......with great memories.........Aim Sure!
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