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Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2017, 16:41
Replies: 103
Views: 22,640
Posted By Bollotom

Talking of SA Sherry. I discovered a Portugese...

Talking of SA Sherry. I discovered a Portugese favourite while there. Called Katemba, it really was red wine, preferably dry, and coke with ice. A substitute was indeed SA sherry and coke. My. A few...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2016, 16:15
Replies: 32
Views: 8,861
Posted By Bollotom

2 x A400 to the west of Oxford in a hold, ZM402...

2 x A400 to the west of Oxford in a hold, ZM402 and ZM406, C17 close behind 1000 feet separation. On

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Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2016, 13:10
Replies: 1,029
Views: 472,201
Posted By Bollotom

Perhaps the idea of having flat and level...

Perhaps the idea of having flat and level surfaces on the flight deck should be visited and such surfaces inclined to preclude any attempts at stowing things that shouldn't be. :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2016, 13:54
Replies: 73
Views: 39,723
Posted By Bollotom

Thankfully all six accounted for and safe.

Thankfully all six accounted for and safe.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2016, 19:17
Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
Posted By Bollotom

Plane guard wasn't just the helos. A warship...

Plane guard wasn't just the helos. A warship generally accompanied the carrier and stationed astern and to one side. If there was an escort group then one of that group would be assigned as plane...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2016, 20:34
Replies: 68
Views: 36,708
Posted By Bollotom

Very impressive sight surrounded by some...

Very impressive sight surrounded by some helicopters. Had an unobstructed view from North to South before it disappeared among the tall buildings. Wonder if it may be lining up for HM's birthday. It...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2016, 01:42
Replies: 34
Views: 7,708
Posted By Bollotom

I did read that during his career, young JC voted...

I did read that during his career, young JC voted against the whip over 500 times, thus now having shoewear on other cloven hoof. But, as said, that's entertainment. :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2015, 21:54
Replies: 754
Views: 509,886
Posted By Bollotom

Didn't 892 NAS have? :)

Didn't 892 NAS have? :)
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2015, 12:29
Replies: 22
Views: 5,210
Posted By Bollotom

Actually I'm not too sure that I want FB deprived...

Actually I'm not too sure that I want FB deprived youngsters with their fingers on the nuclear trigger. :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2015, 13:17
Replies: 1,757
Views: 984,940
Posted By Bollotom

Tragic event and shock will sometimes overrule...

Tragic event and shock will sometimes overrule thought processes. Even now the BBC are suggesting off shore displays. But as the Hunter came down on a road you really only have to look at Biggin,...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2015, 12:59
Replies: 287
Views: 156,160
Posted By Bollotom

I agree with the Brits always waxing lyrical....

I agree with the Brits always waxing lyrical. We're that small we have to cos no other sod will. Always have at the back of my mind the definition of 'Engineer.' It's a person 'Who for half a crown...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2015, 16:44
Replies: 47
Views: 48,865
Posted By Bollotom

ahwalk01. The transmissions are USB and are...

ahwalk01. The transmissions are USB and are easily heard with a radio with LSB/USB facility. :cool:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Jan 2015, 18:48
Replies: 37
Views: 14,121
Posted By Bollotom

"Tartan 21" Voyager been circling for quite a...

"Tartan 21" Voyager been circling for quite a time, off coast Norfolk
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2015, 17:07
Replies: 29
Views: 6,129
Posted By Bollotom

Pr00ne, dear fellow. Only a Wikiwotsit but if you...

Pr00ne, dear fellow. Only a Wikiwotsit but if you read about the good Denis you can see I was not getting my decades mixed up, as I lived through them.

When Labour won the 1964 election Healey...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2015, 12:50
Replies: 29
Views: 6,129
Posted By Bollotom

Agree. It was actually young Denis Healey when...

Agree. It was actually young Denis Healey when Defence Minister in the 70s, along with his cancellation of TSR 2. Perhaps Pr00ne is confusing Denis Healey with Denis Thatcher, an easy mistake to...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2015, 12:38
Replies: 29
Views: 6,129
Posted By Bollotom

HMS Invincible was originally an Australian Navy...

HMS Invincible was originally an Australian Navy purchase, to be named HMAS Australia but the upcoming threat darn sarf meant that the Royal Navy would take her over and she continued in RN service...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2014, 15:57
Replies: 44
Views: 15,148
Posted By Bollotom

Done. Good effort needed for a well deserved...

Done. Good effort needed for a well deserved reward to our Canadian cousins. Expensive bit of kit but if it keeps one of our legends in the air. :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2014, 00:55
Replies: 27
Views: 5,322
Posted By Bollotom

1944 Dash, so perhaps I was brought up with a...

1944 Dash, so perhaps I was brought up with a 'Boys Own' look on life and childhood heroes. Amiens prison ranks alongside 'Chastise', as does Ploesti, Tirpitz and the Cockleshells. Apart from...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2014, 23:41
Replies: 27
Views: 5,322
Posted By Bollotom

Guy Gibson Remembered

To my everlasting shame I can't believe I missed the anniversary of Guy Gibson's loss over the Netherlands on 19th September 1944. Not the last of the greats but a legend in our lifetimes. :cool:
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2014, 20:05
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,150,760
Posted By Bollotom

Looks to not be operating 24/7. . JORN was...

Looks to not be operating 24/7.

. JORN was designed and acquired for the defence of Australia. In the context of the defence of Australia and peacetime military operations, JORN is not resourced...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2014, 11:43
Replies: 8
Views: 2,428
Posted By Bollotom

Perhaps this?? Or something similar Time...

Perhaps this??
Or something similar
Time Magazine | Gigapan | 1 World Trade Center (http://wtc.gigapan.com/wtc/)
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2014, 18:23
Replies: 34
Views: 12,101
Posted By Bollotom

Can you gentlemen please hurry along. The MPs...

Can you gentlemen please hurry along. The MPs will want their 15% but can't have it until they've shafted the rest of us. :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2014, 21:13
Replies: 260
Views: 39,453
Posted By Bollotom

While walking the oneupmanship tightrope twixt...

While walking the oneupmanship tightrope twixt them and us, what would be the effect of a rapid inculcation of Ukraine into NATO? :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2014, 12:36
Replies: 11
Views: 3,412
Posted By Bollotom

Oh, I don't know. Perhaps they can get some...

Oh, I don't know. Perhaps they can get some Groats from John O. Should be legal tender if Wee Eck has his way. :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2014, 16:35
Replies: 100
Views: 21,166
Posted By Bollotom

Terrible demise for such a young lad. Let's just...

Terrible demise for such a young lad. Let's just hope the RAF/MoD/UKGov get all the "Should have beens" sorted so that this can never happen again. I dread to think what may have happened had the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2013, 19:13
Replies: 33
Views: 4,827
Posted By Bollotom

Aye. As said, bloody thankless task but carried...

Aye. As said, bloody thankless task but carried out with ruthless friendliness and unmitigated attention. Merry Christmas and keep shiny side uppermost. :D:O
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2013, 10:49
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,917,047
Posted By Bollotom

Day one of dogfight training wasn't quite what...

Day one of dogfight training wasn't quite what Cholmondeley-Warner was expecting. :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2013, 13:39
Replies: 120
Views: 16,664
Posted By Bollotom

Many thanks, Baffman. I am surprised. :ok:

Many thanks, Baffman. I am surprised. :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2013, 07:24
Replies: 120
Views: 16,664
Posted By Bollotom

The sword drags so when boarding an officer could...

The sword drags so when boarding an officer could discard the scabbard which could get in the way, also when climbing (rigging one supposes). The Admiralty decreed there would be no "Gentleman...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2013, 16:38
Replies: 51
Views: 8,928
Posted By Bollotom

My previous employer, London Underground have...

My previous employer, London Underground have rather a beneficial policy on pensions. If there is a need for medical retirement then the person gets 10 years added on to the pension. Of course if...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2013, 20:23
Replies: 81
Views: 8,686
Posted By Bollotom

I am extremely interested in current ops as well...

I am extremely interested in current ops as well as old and bold. My take on it would be that a week of postings would cover current ops and then where do you go? As has been pointed out, it's just...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2013, 17:28
Replies: 11
Views: 2,991
Posted By Bollotom

Probably Microsoft Office 2013 Software -...

Probably Microsoft Office 2013 Software - Software4Students (http://www.software4students.co.uk/t/brands/microsoft-office-2013-software)
£95 for Office 2013, though I still use 2003 with a free...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2013, 16:55
Replies: 86
Views: 11,578
Posted By Bollotom

Evening all. Just a question of curious interest....

Evening all. Just a question of curious interest. I do believe that the RN have been given the order "Splice the mainbrace". Do the RAF and Army have a similar celebratory eqivalence? :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2013, 16:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,811
Posted By Bollotom

111 Sqadron Hunter restored

Nice story and must have been a heck of a day for the previous "Owner". Used to get goosebumps when Farnborough came on and 111 in attendance, though memory dims and I thought, wrongly, they went on...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2013, 12:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,082
Posted By Bollotom

Scrolling down will give details of aircraft. ...

Scrolling down will give details of aircraft.

Woomera meteors (http://www.adf-serials.com.au/Woomera%20Meteors.htm)
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