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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2016, 15:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,989
Posted By Rallyepilot

Retired Senior Officers and Politics

An interesting range of opinions above.

My view on security and the EU is exactly the opposite of that expressed by the Senior Officers. It is my opinion that rather than increase our security,...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2016, 12:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,989
Posted By Rallyepilot

Question Retired Military Officers and Politics

A recent letter to the Daily Telegraph signed off by a number of retired senior officers extolled the security related virtues of remaining in the EU. The next day's Telegraph suggested that at least...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2014, 16:39
Replies: 43
Views: 13,983
Posted By Rallyepilot

Snoop Memories of Topcliffe

I attended RAF Topcliffe as a, AEOp student on No 21 Air Electronics and Air Engineers Course during 1969/70. Our Flight Commander was a chap called Flt Lt Peter Fownes - a great instructor and...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2012, 23:23
Replies: 115
Views: 58,775
Posted By Rallyepilot

Smile Bouncing off the end stops

John,

I, too, worked at 390 MU in the mid 60s! Unfortunately, I was assigned to the DME bench - Rebecca 4 and 8 - which I found to be rather brain numbing.

Before being posted to Singapore I...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2012, 19:21
Replies: 4
Views: 2,380
Posted By Rallyepilot

PAR

If my memory serves me correctly the PAR had/s plates within the slotted wave-guide arrays (antennas) which, when selected by the operator, change the polarization of the radar emissions / reception...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2012, 12:31
Replies: 115
Views: 58,775
Posted By Rallyepilot

Javelin line up at Tengah

Thanks lauriebe, A great picture, but a sad one too.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2012, 16:25
Replies: 115
Views: 58,775
Posted By Rallyepilot

Javelin radar AI-22 v AI-17

Like OK465, I, too, find single aircraft threads extremely interesting hence my request for Javelin crew comment on the attributes provided by having AI-22 equipment on board the Javelin rather than...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2012, 23:05
Replies: 115
Views: 58,775
Posted By Rallyepilot

Javelin Photos

It has been said that the Mk6 and Mk8 Javelins were more effective than the Mk7 and Mk9 Javelins. This was due to them having the American made AI-22 radar which offered a track WHILE scan...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2012, 15:40
Replies: 115
Views: 58,775
Posted By Rallyepilot

Flat Iron crews

We have an ex Javelin pilot in our 51 Squadron Association. His name is John Lucking. John served on Javelin in the UK and in Germany. I will pass on your details.

My personal association with...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2011, 09:14
Replies: 104
Views: 39,990
Posted By Rallyepilot

I was a Vulcan AEO in the late 70s and I replaced...

I was a Vulcan AEO in the late 70s and I replaced my inner and outer helmets for a one-piece job - a Mk4a I think. The old inner helmet made my head itch and I was far from convinced that if a low...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2011, 18:31
Replies: 34
Views: 6,682
Posted By Rallyepilot

Shack & Mustang

Yo Shackman,

I have heard that story too. Shack cruising along minding its own business, P-51 with Indo markings appears on the wing, big questionmark bubble appears over the Shack until Captain...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2011, 22:30
Replies: 41
Views: 18,871
Posted By Rallyepilot

Yo Nutloose, Upon what do you base your...

Yo Nutloose,

Upon what do you base your statement that the F-111 was inferior to the TSR-2? The TSR-2 never entered service so we have no knowledge about how good or bad it would have been.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2011, 17:48
Replies: 32
Views: 8,375
Posted By Rallyepilot

Talking You are spot-on, Mach Two. The B model is...

You are spot-on, Mach Two. The B model is definitely over designed, over engineered and over priced. Any battle damage to the doors, hinges, cranks and gears will prevent it landing back on deck.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2011, 23:41
Replies: 77
Views: 30,409
Posted By Rallyepilot

Got to admit, it's not a bad overview for general...

Got to admit, it's not a bad overview for general public consumption. Not exactly what I would call a statement of requirement, but it would probably satisfies Sir George's curiosity. Pity you didn't...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2011, 20:08
Replies: 77
Views: 30,409
Posted By Rallyepilot

Just remind me what the operational requirement is for these a/c?

Yo, Kitbag. Keep your hair on!

Your mini-briefing is all very nice, but Sir George didn't ask what sort of thing the RJ could do. His question was "What is the (UK's?)Operational Requirement for...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2011, 18:43
Replies: 77
Views: 30,409
Posted By Rallyepilot

Just remind me what the operational requirement is for these a/c?

If you don't know, you probably don't need to know.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2011, 15:17
Replies: 124
Views: 109,682
Posted By Rallyepilot

Situation: Army Colonel flying on a jolly in the...

Situation: Army Colonel flying on a jolly in the Nimrod.
While watching an NCO operator performing his magic he keeps refering to the FS operator as "Staff". Operator informs the Colonel that he is...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2011, 13:55
Replies: 51
Views: 18,850
Posted By Rallyepilot

It's all banter now.

The Old Fat One is spot on. It's all banter now.

As for the Nimrod, except for only two occasions, I always felt safe flying in it. One was when my P1 nearly flew us into rising ground when...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2011, 10:58
Replies: 51
Views: 18,850
Posted By Rallyepilot

Yes, but it was my wife's pin number I was trying...

Yes, but it was my wife's pin number I was trying to remember. I never use my own cards in Waitrose if I can help it.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2011, 09:32
Replies: 51
Views: 18,850
Posted By Rallyepilot

A chip on both shoulders

As a retyred AEO miself I hav two konkur with this statement. The onli reeson I got sellekted for a komisshon was cos I cood reed, rite and spel better than the average AEOp. :}
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2011, 15:40
Replies: 47
Views: 12,586
Posted By Rallyepilot

:ok: Mike, I have found a retired FS Engine...

:ok: Mike, I have found a retired FS Engine Fitter that used to work on Vulcans (and Victors and Canberras) and a retired Vulcan QFI that may be able to come along to your signing event if you are...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2011, 08:53
Replies: 47
Views: 12,586
Posted By Rallyepilot

Thanks, you are in. Bring your colleague if possible.

Mike,

My Nav Plotter on 617 has agreed to eat your food and drink your beer too. If fact he knew you when you were on 39Sqn/PRU.:O Just let me know the date and venue as soon as poss. I have...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2011, 17:01
Replies: 47
Views: 12,586
Posted By Rallyepilot

Dont ask for just ANY AEO

Relax, I am not just ANY AEO. That said, I did know the infamous fellow you are referring to when we served together 617. He was a master with expletives and a source of many good laughs - usually at...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2011, 19:27
Replies: 47
Views: 12,586
Posted By Rallyepilot

Food and beer in Norfolk

Mike, Thanks for letting me in. I have emailed my nav plotter. He normally responds well to the offer of free food and beer, but I will let you know as soon as I hear form him.

Late October...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2011, 11:56
Replies: 47
Views: 12,586
Posted By Rallyepilot

Smile Do Vulcan crews still eat and drink beer

I am an ex 617 Sqn AEO and I would be glad to come over your way to eat your food and drink your beer. I may be able to get hold of a Nav Plotter too.:)
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