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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Mar 2024, 15:07
Replies: 224
Views: 45,189
Posted By Janda

Is that with your DDS Card or the new ID card?

Is that with your DDS Card or the new ID card?
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2024, 22:33
Replies: 54
Views: 14,471
Posted By Janda

Good to know Rubic. I also flew with Robbie on...

Good to know Rubic. I also flew with Robbie on 201 Sqn. Sent you a PM.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2024, 22:14
Replies: 54
Views: 14,471
Posted By Janda

I have found out that PN was fine and in good...

I have found out that PN was fine and in good spirits at the end of last year. It seems my concerns were unfounded.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2024, 15:39
Replies: 54
Views: 14,471
Posted By Janda

That is not him Nutty. As he hopefully is still...

That is not him Nutty. As he hopefully is still with us I cannot confirm his surname.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2024, 10:57
Replies: 54
Views: 14,471
Posted By Janda

I was with Roy on 201 and 8 Sqns.

I was with Roy on 201 and 8 Sqns.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2024, 10:21
Replies: 54
Views: 14,471
Posted By Janda

Rubic I believe his wife was/is called Helen. ...

Rubic I believe his wife was/is called Helen. Met her a couple of times at crew parties in the 70's.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2024, 20:56
Replies: 54
Views: 14,471
Posted By Janda

Pontius Navigator

Has anyone on here have info about Pontious Navigator. He has been a prolific poster but seems to have been silent for many months. He would be 80+ so maybe he could be navigating in the heavens.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2024, 16:10
Replies: 167
Views: 22,725
Posted By Janda

I felt there was more danger from the compo...

I felt there was more danger from the compo sausages blocking up my system for several days!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2024, 08:13
Replies: 224
Views: 45,189
Posted By Janda

My Boots Loyalty Card is sturdier for scraping...

My Boots Loyalty Card is sturdier for scraping ice and is more useful.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2024, 10:53
Replies: 224
Views: 45,189
Posted By Janda

Started my application just before Christmas. ...

Started my application just before Christmas. Got an email this morning saying my application has been received and subject to verification will get my card within 8 weeks. Nowhere as quick as some...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 10:27
Replies: 167
Views: 22,725
Posted By Janda

During the 70's I spent many hours flying in the...

During the 70's I spent many hours flying in the Nimrod force. I had almost weekly contact with some sort of Soviet vessel or plane. On a number of occasions I was at 200 feet around the North Cape...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2023, 09:04
Replies: 224
Views: 45,189
Posted By Janda

Slightly off topic. I have recently tried...

Slightly off topic. I have recently tried booking a mini cruise to Amsterdam with DFDS. I initially went through the DDS website that showed a 30% discount. I also went direct to DFDS who offered...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2023, 11:26
Replies: 224
Views: 45,189
Posted By Janda

I put in my request on Tuesday and was quite...

I put in my request on Tuesday and was quite surprised to get a response on Wednesday. I followed the link eventually getting to the ID proof on the Gov website. Had an issue with my camera reading...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2023, 08:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,677
Posted By Janda

I have reposted this onto a Facebook RAF group...

I have reposted this onto a Facebook RAF group page.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2022, 13:54
Replies: 43
Views: 12,949
Posted By Janda

I have had my Esso Card courtesy of Blue Light...

I have had my Esso Card courtesy of Blue Light for a month now and getting good savings. Between 3 and 6 pence per litre depending on grade of fuel. A bonus is that my local Esso station is cheaper...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2022, 17:16
Replies: 112
Views: 17,680
Posted By Janda

Kinloss definitely had a pool in the 70's. Used...

Kinloss definitely had a pool in the 70's. Used it many times for dinghy drills and inter squadron competition.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2022, 12:45
Replies: 16
Views: 2,781
Posted By Janda

D and C category's well explained above. B Cat...

D and C category's well explained above. B Cat indicated that the person was above average in his/her role. A Cat was rarely awarded and indicated that the person was exceptional in the role. B...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2022, 14:11
Replies: 13
Views: 2,244
Posted By Janda

I had a mainland UK bank account until 2012 (18...

I had a mainland UK bank account until 2012 (18 years living in NZ) when I was advised to go offshore. In my case I went to Lloyds Isle of Man. Didn't have any issues with statements or replacement...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2022, 07:28
Replies: 13
Views: 2,244
Posted By Janda

Hi NLH I lived in NZ for almost 25 years before...

Hi NLH
I lived in NZ for almost 25 years before returning to the UK. During that time my RAF pension was wholly paid into my UK bank. Up until a few years ago I had been under the impression that...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2021, 16:22
Replies: 18
Views: 3,881
Posted By Janda

I seem to remember a MNav at Topcliffe in the...

I seem to remember a MNav at Topcliffe in the early 70's. Other airman aircrew Masters were MSig, MALM, MAEOp so MNav would fit.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2021, 13:17
Replies: 646
Views: 156,559
Posted By Janda

When in College captain of the rugby team was...

When in College captain of the rugby team was affectionally known as Dick! His name was Phil Enis.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2021, 13:58
Replies: 11
Views: 4,612
Posted By Janda

Win Harris first for 2 years and then Jim!!

Win Harris first for 2 years and then Jim!!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2021, 07:43
Replies: 11
Views: 4,612
Posted By Janda

PN yes indeed I was. Started June 1973.

PN yes indeed I was. Started June 1973.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2021, 16:57
Replies: 11
Views: 4,612
Posted By Janda

NLH yes a few "rogues" there. Unfortunately, at...

NLH yes a few "rogues" there. Unfortunately, at least 5 no longer with us. Win Harris was my boss on 201 Sqn then I worked with him at Northwood. He wrote me a lovely letter just before I went...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2021, 12:27
Replies: 11
Views: 4,612
Posted By Janda

Gemma, I was a brand new AEOp when I did my...

Gemma, I was a brand new AEOp when I did my Nimrod OCU back in 1973. Your Father was also on the course. He was then a Sqn Ldr. I remember he was a lovely man and helped all of us brand new Sgts....
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2020, 17:32
Replies: 42
Views: 20,002
Posted By Janda

We had to fly those hours so we could eat all the...

We had to fly those hours so we could eat all the rations.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2020, 17:30
Replies: 42
Views: 20,002
Posted By Janda

Thanks Haraka memory is fading!!

Thanks Haraka memory is fading!!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2020, 16:17
Replies: 42
Views: 20,002
Posted By Janda

Wensleydale any idea when this was take? I flew...

Wensleydale any idea when this was take? I flew on Shacks in the 80's and did several Red Can exercises (exercise defecting aircraft). Note the Star on rear door. I think that is a 41 Sqn Jag so...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2020, 07:27
Replies: 42
Views: 18,879
Posted By Janda

The crewman was the first AEO to eject from an...

The crewman was the first AEO to eject from an RAF aircraft.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2020, 07:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,995
Posted By Janda

Not true NLH. My tax returns were prepared by an...

Not true NLH. My tax returns were prepared by an expert who advised me to pay 10% tax in UK as opposed to paying the top rate tax in NZ. A small portion of my UK income was then subject to this...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2020, 13:27
Replies: 15
Views: 2,995
Posted By Janda

I lived in New Zealand for 24 years all of which...

I lived in New Zealand for 24 years all of which I received my RAF pension. I found it was cheaper to pay UK tax than NZ which is charged from dollar 1. You may be aware that you can reduce your...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2020, 17:09
Replies: 76
Views: 22,880
Posted By Janda

In my early days on 8 Sqn Shacks I was...

In my early days on 8 Sqn Shacks I was responsible for the rations. Following a very early briefing for a 12 hour sortie we went to the aircraft and loaded the rations. After an uneventful take off...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2020, 10:45
Replies: 25
Views: 10,932
Posted By Janda

A name from my training days Tom Blezzard. He...

A name from my training days Tom Blezzard. He was my Air Screen during my AEOp training at Topcliffe 1972.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2020, 09:13
Replies: 21
Views: 12,463
Posted By Janda

Danny Boyle was seen with a film crew in...

Danny Boyle was seen with a film crew in Liverpool same day. He was shooting his new film Planespotting!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2020, 17:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,458
Posted By Janda

I believe Tengah was the only base that the RAF...

I believe Tengah was the only base that the RAF used in 1975. It was where the VC10's and Hercs operated through. I was there with the Nimrod MARDET deployment from Feb to Apr that year.
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