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9th Feb 2024, 19:00
Replies: 19
Views: 1,563
Posted By spekesoftly

I also wonder if sufficient runway width for...

I also wonder if sufficient runway width for formation take-offs was part of the consideration?
31st Jan 2024, 18:06
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By spekesoftly

On first contact with Approach or Tower ?

On first contact with Approach or Tower ?
25th Jan 2024, 10:11
Replies: 108
Views: 34,586
Posted By spekesoftly

Channel 966 on Freesat

Channel 966 on Freesat
24th Dec 2023, 10:52
Replies: 256
Views: 97,768
Posted By spekesoftly

The Sky documentary mentioned above is also on...

The Sky documentary mentioned above is also on Freesat channel 202.
4th Dec 2023, 11:29
Replies: 63
Views: 10,621
Posted By spekesoftly

RCAF Sabres (F86E) based in the UK and Germany...

RCAF Sabres (F86E) based in the UK and Germany were also overhauled at Filton by the Bristol Aircraft Company.
30th Nov 2023, 10:39
Replies: 94
Views: 19,103
Posted By spekesoftly

I completed some 30 hours flying training on the...

I completed some 30 hours flying training on the Chipmunk at PFS (Primary Flying Squadron) at Church Fenton in early 1969, prior to training on the JP3 and 4 at 1FTS Linton-on-Ouse, 1969 to 1970.
25th Nov 2023, 12:12
Replies: 56
Views: 10,536
Posted By spekesoftly

My recollection from some 50+ years ago is that...

My recollection from some 50+ years ago is that "barrier, barrier, barrier" was the correct UK military phraseology back then. After a brief look at the latest online edition of the UK CAA...
23rd Oct 2023, 14:24
Replies: 4,215
Views: 861,813
Posted By spekesoftly

Walking in the road, or walking on the left hand...

Walking in the road, or walking on the left hand lane that has been temporarily given over to pedestrians?
12th Oct 2023, 11:27
Replies: 4,215
Views: 861,813
Posted By spekesoftly

Many thanks !

Many thanks !
12th Oct 2023, 10:43
Replies: 4,215
Views: 861,813
Posted By spekesoftly

Just wondering if this is affecting non airport...

Just wondering if this is affecting non airport traffic, both north and south bound, on the M1 in the vicinity Luton Airport. Are the queues backing up onto the M1 at Junctions 11 and 10? I'm hoping...
11th Oct 2023, 19:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,170
Posted By spekesoftly

I believe the diffuser was a customer option (or...

I believe the diffuser was a customer option (or retrofit) to reduce the viper's noise output. At one time such 'Hush-kits' were quite common on various jet aircraft as airports became increasingly...
3rd Sep 2023, 10:43
Replies: 84
Views: 25,349
Posted By spekesoftly

It would be interesting to know what phaseology...

It would be interesting to know what phaseology they use when practising emergencies in the simulator.
1st Aug 2023, 00:08
Replies: 64
Views: 8,388
Posted By spekesoftly

Suggest you mean Warton, and not Woodford ?

Suggest you mean Warton, and not Woodford ?
18th Apr 2023, 10:53
Replies: 12
Views: 1,981
Posted By spekesoftly

After wing crack remediation work, Trident 3Bs...

After wing crack remediation work, Trident 3Bs operated at reduced speeds and weight reductions of between 4,000 and 7,000lb.
15th Apr 2023, 10:56
Replies: 155
Views: 17,722
Posted By spekesoftly

In the 1970s Rowntree Mackintosh owned a PA-23...

In the 1970s Rowntree Mackintosh owned a PA-23 (G-AYBO, operated by Air Anglia) which regularly flew between Norwich and RAF Elvington, transporting Rowntree Mac staff between its chocolate factories...
13th Apr 2023, 09:38
Replies: 16
Views: 3,896
Posted By spekesoftly

It's repeated tonight on BBC One at 22:40 BST.

It's repeated tonight on BBC One at 22:40 BST.
4th Apr 2023, 19:52
Replies: 155
Views: 17,722
Posted By spekesoftly

Rio Tinto Zinc - HS125 G-AWMS

Rio Tinto Zinc - HS125 G-AWMS
20th Mar 2023, 12:57
Replies: 80
Views: 11,616
Posted By spekesoftly

Interesting to note that the link in post #73...

Interesting to note that the link in post #73 questions, amongst other items, the serviceabilty of tail pivot fittings:-
18th Mar 2023, 10:15
Replies: 80
Views: 11,616
Posted By spekesoftly

I get the impression that the Jetstar's fin can...

I get the impression that the Jetstar's fin can be rotated in the fore and aft axis to adjust the angle of incidence of the tailplane which is attached to the fin. The rudder and elevator appear to...
27th Jan 2023, 14:10
Replies: 11
Views: 1,507
Posted By spekesoftly

I read somewhere that the hangar crew at...

I read somewhere that the hangar crew at Liverpool referred to G-HOPP as "The Olympic Flame" .......... because it never went out!
23rd Jan 2023, 15:36
Replies: 29
Views: 4,238
Posted By spekesoftly

I note from the UK AIP Aerodrome Chart for LGW...

I note from the UK AIP Aerodrome Chart for LGW that the Satellite is simply marked (somewhat prosaically) as 'Pier 3'.
9th Jan 2023, 19:35
Replies: 40
Views: 5,329
Posted By spekesoftly

Schedule (All Times GMT)

Cosmic Girl - Take Off 21:39

LauncherOne - Release 22:49

Cosmic Girl - RTB 23:35

Satellite Separation - 00:20
26th Nov 2022, 16:05
Replies: 77
Views: 6,113
Posted By spekesoftly

Exactly the same problem for me using Firefox....

Exactly the same problem for me using Firefox. Only if I click on "Go Advanced" and then scroll to Bergerie's post #72, am I able to see and play the video.
10th Nov 2022, 22:20
Replies: 18
Views: 2,765
Posted By spekesoftly

There were at least four accidents where all crew...

There were at least four accidents where all crew members escaped from a Vulcan:-

ASN Aircraft accident 24-JUL-1959 Avro Vulcan B.1 XA891 (https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=55325)
...
31st Oct 2022, 15:59
Replies: 112
Views: 17,397
Posted By spekesoftly

RAF Nicosia had an excellent outdoor swimming...

RAF Nicosia had an excellent outdoor swimming pool which was very popular with most personnel, including the CO and his family. On one occasion my wife and I had just arrived and as we were making...
28th Oct 2022, 08:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
Posted By spekesoftly

I also use Firefox and have the same problem. As...

I also use Firefox and have the same problem. As a temporary fix I click on 'Go Advanced' at the bottom of the Quick Reply box below the OP's post.
25th Sep 2022, 09:44
Replies: 109
Views: 21,564
Posted By spekesoftly

It's an ongoing problem for some, if not all...

It's an ongoing problem for some, if not all posters, that has been reported to the moderators. It happened to the last link that I posted. If I click on 'Go Advanced' under the 'Quick Reply' box,...
17th Sep 2022, 14:09
Replies: 119
Views: 28,639
Posted By spekesoftly

Any news on how the recovery operation is...

Any news on how the recovery operation is progressing?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2022, 13:40
Replies: 16
Views: 3,020
Posted By spekesoftly

In the early 1970s Dave was a Whirlwind...

In the early 1970s Dave was a Whirlwind helicopter pilot on 84 Sqn (B Flight) based at RAF Nicosia in support of UNFICYP. I knew him as a near neighbour living in OMQs, before he was posted back to...
1st Sep 2022, 10:17
Replies: 77
Views: 6,113
Posted By spekesoftly

It worked for me thanks SD Edit: But it...

It worked for me thanks SD

Edit: But it didn't last for long. After a few hours the link had disappeared again.
19th Aug 2022, 18:45
Replies: 84
Views: 13,590
Posted By spekesoftly

The comments about Laker 1-11 long range...

The comments about Laker 1-11 long range operations in posts #4 and #5 caught my attention. Back in the winter of 74/75 I was due to return on a Laker B707 to Cyprus, after a short spell of Christmas...
17th Aug 2022, 09:25
Replies: 19
Views: 3,102
Posted By spekesoftly

The Beaver Ballad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w_v0k57KhE
13th Jul 2022, 16:50
Replies: 266
Views: 108,750
Posted By spekesoftly

ATC got it wrong twice by saying one zero one...

ATC got it wrong twice by saying one zero one one, not one zero zero one.
13th May 2022, 16:00
Replies: 17
Views: 3,839
Posted By spekesoftly

An excerpt from my late father's recollections of...

An excerpt from my late father's recollections of his time as a Mosquito pilot on 4 Sqn at RAF Gutersloh during the Autumn of 1947:-
20th Apr 2022, 11:09
Replies: 149
Views: 20,374
Posted By spekesoftly

SATCOS WB Also mentioned in that clip is...

SATCOS WB

Also mentioned in that clip is that work and development has been ongoing for several months. Have you noticed any contractors' vehicles etc visiting the site?
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