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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2022, 11:17
Replies: 414
Views: 108,679
Posted By lmgaylard

Having spoken to a friend who would know,...

Having spoken to a friend who would know, apparently HHA & Draken International are/ will be bidding for any surplus Hawk aircraft & spares, with the idea to tender a bid for any MOD requirement.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2022, 11:13
Replies: 414
Views: 108,679
Posted By lmgaylard

736 NAS will also be conducting a final farewell...

736 NAS will also be conducting a final farewell flypast around Cornwall on the 24th.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2019, 21:26
Replies: 9
Views: 3,396
Posted By lmgaylard

Thank you Mr Bloggs. Will PM you shortly.

Thank you Mr Bloggs. Will PM you shortly.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2019, 21:25
Replies: 9
Views: 3,396
Posted By lmgaylard

Thanks Phantom Driver, I will ask him. If I get a...

Thanks Phantom Driver, I will ask him. If I get a black eye, I'll blame you! :ok:

Yes, I've read Phoenix Squadron a few times, and it's a great read.

Thank you for your help.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2019, 15:20
Replies: 9
Views: 3,396
Posted By lmgaylard

Ah, Mr Bolton, had a feeling that's who you...

Ah, Mr Bolton, had a feeling that's who you meant.

He is a great guy, a wealth of information and always very helpful.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2019, 00:38
Replies: 163
Views: 120,889
Posted By lmgaylard

Looking forward to reading this book, it looks...

Looking forward to reading this book, it looks excellent.

Any chance I could get a signed copy for my Uncle, who was an aircraft inspector in Westland Helicopters?

Thank you.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2019, 00:13
Replies: 9
Views: 3,396
Posted By lmgaylard

CCIB ? Not sure who you mean...

CCIB ? Not sure who you mean...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2019, 00:11
Replies: 9
Views: 3,396
Posted By lmgaylard

RN Buccaneer air & ground crew wanted.

Hello all.

Hope you are all well.

Would any of you be, or perhaps know any former RN Buccaneer air & ground crew who might be interested in being interviewed by myself for a short documentary...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2016, 02:40
Replies: 130
Views: 56,960
Posted By lmgaylard

I've no idea about who maintained Andy Hill's...

I've no idea about who maintained Andy Hill's Hunter ejection seat, sorry.


As far as I know, but don't quote me on it, I believe MB recommended SES.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2015, 22:21
Replies: 130
Views: 56,960
Posted By lmgaylard

SES

I assume that even though MB no longer aids maintenance with older type ejection seats I believe they recommend SES.
They performed the ejection seat overhaul on Sea Vixen XP924 and their work is...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2015, 23:01
Replies: 64
Views: 18,108
Posted By lmgaylard

Quite enjoyed the programme with some nice...

Quite enjoyed the programme with some nice historic video.


I remember my Uncle telling me that when the Vulcans used to disperse to forward operating bases the locals around Yeovilton would know...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2015, 21:27
Replies: 35
Views: 25,234
Posted By lmgaylard

Very sad news. RIP

Very sad news. RIP
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2015, 22:49
Replies: 27
Views: 12,120
Posted By lmgaylard

Although a nice idea I'm wondering, what about...

Although a nice idea I'm wondering, what about the 'ultimate pilots' of the Fleet Air Arm and Army Air Corps?
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2015, 00:50
Replies: 754
Views: 509,873
Posted By lmgaylard

If you've not read it, 'One day in a long war' by...

If you've not read it, 'One day in a long war' by Jeffrey Ethell & Alfred Price is an excellent book.
It is a full account of 10th May, 1972 and the air war over North Vietnam. The 'Duke' features...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2015, 17:28
Replies: 754
Views: 509,873
Posted By lmgaylard

Cool Aviation News F4 Special

In this months Aviation News magazine there is an F-4 Phantom special.


The 'Ark's Angels' article is fabulous..;)


http://www.aviation-news.co.uk/central/images/covers/large/6440.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2015, 17:09
Replies: 12
Views: 5,148
Posted By lmgaylard

Have you tried the PRO at Yeovilton? Or,...

Have you tried the PRO at Yeovilton? Or, contacting 727 NAS directly?
If you have no luck drop me a line.


Congratulations by the way.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2015, 14:14
Replies: 1,757
Views: 984,887
Posted By lmgaylard

CAA restrictions

Taken from the CAA website;


- Our thoughts remain with all of those affected by this tragedy
- CAA review of air shows already commenced
- New restrictions now in place for future air shows...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2015, 23:31
Replies: 72
Views: 22,343
Posted By lmgaylard

What's the Falklands War?

A few weeks ago I was invited to give a small presentation to some students at my local college showing and explaining about some of the A2A photos I've taken with various military squadrons.

...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2015, 13:36
Replies: 10
Views: 3,083
Posted By lmgaylard

Thank you P6 Driver for your comments. ...

Thank you P6 Driver for your comments.


Yes the 'Air Race' was an early 'public' apperance but I was after the 1st 'Official' air display.


I should have said that I'm writing an article...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2015, 13:07
Replies: 10
Views: 3,083
Posted By lmgaylard

Harrier display

Hello all.


I have a quick question for you kind chaps.


Does anyone know when the 1st RAF Harrier air display was performed? Was it 1969?
I know 1Sqn displayed at Farnbourough with a 4-ship...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2014, 17:00
Replies: 71
Views: 23,883
Posted By lmgaylard

Dear all. As the author of the Airforces...

Dear all.
As the author of the Airforces Monthly article on 736 Naval Air Squadron I would like to clear up a couple of points;
At NO time during my interview with the CO did he, or I, mention the...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2014, 19:18
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,605,025
Posted By lmgaylard

This looks like the F-35A 'mock-up' which does...

This looks like the F-35A 'mock-up' which does the PR rounds.
Thank you for the link.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2014, 22:01
Replies: 45
Views: 15,131
Posted By lmgaylard

Smile This reminds me of a couple of stories from...

This reminds me of a couple of stories from Yeovilton Village;


About 10 years ago a chap moved into Yeovilton Village and only a fews day later he started to complain to the PRO at RNAS...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2014, 19:46
Replies: 450
Views: 104,384
Posted By lmgaylard

As far as I know the 1st 8 (?) out of the factory...

As far as I know the 1st 8 (?) out of the factory will be Mk 3i, an interim upgrade with rotor-fold only. This will keep CHF going until the rest of the Merlins have been upgraded to the full Mk 4...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2014, 15:23
Replies: 30
Views: 15,861
Posted By lmgaylard

XW666-Damien

Hello Gents.


Thank you all for your replies, much appreciated.
'Damien'; so was it not known as this? I know 666 was also known as the 'Beast' but I was told by Art that it was also jokingly...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2014, 22:59
Replies: 30
Views: 15,861
Posted By lmgaylard

Nimrod R1-XW666 'Damien'

Hello all.


Hope you are all well.


I'm in the middle of writing some words about Nimrod R1, XW666, and its forced landing on the Moray Firth back in 1995.


The pilot, Art Stacey, is...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2014, 21:32
Replies: 27
Views: 7,967
Posted By lmgaylard

T93 I'm sure this thread will help;...

T93 I'm sure this thread will help; http://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/424953-f-35-cancelled-then-what.html
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2014, 05:31
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,605,025
Posted By lmgaylard

The USMC F-35 pilot who flew on Monday at...

The USMC F-35 pilot who flew on Monday at Yeovilton seemed to think they would make it over this week.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2014, 22:54
Replies: 39
Views: 13,155
Posted By lmgaylard

XJ729

As some of you may know, I am in the process of writing an article with the new owner of XJ729.


As far as I know it is now re-registered as XJ729 and the owner intends to participate in a number...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2014, 12:35
Replies: 1
Views: 1,583
Posted By lmgaylard

702nas DISBANDMENT

As far as I know, 702 will disband soon after Yeovilton air day and before 'summer leave'.


I will be attending the ceremony so if you PM I will email you the details as soon as I know.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2014, 01:58
Replies: 33
Views: 13,631
Posted By lmgaylard

I think the nightclub with the palm trees was...

I think the nightclub with the palm trees was called 'The Gardens'.


I'm just completing an article with 736 for which I interviewed the current CO. I was lucky to spend 4 days with the...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2014, 11:19
Replies: 71
Views: 22,267
Posted By lmgaylard

Sandiego89; The 'Ramp' at Yeovilton was...

Sandiego89;


The 'Ramp' at Yeovilton was dismantled not long after the Sea Harrier was decommissioned. The run-up is still there, as is the 'pit' but the actual ramp itself has gone.
I can't...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2014, 16:26
Replies: 75
Views: 39,695
Posted By lmgaylard

Dear all. I sincerely apologise for my unusual...

Dear all.
I sincerely apologise for my unusual lack of tact in this matter.


It certainly was not my intention to upset or distress anyone on here and I didn't appreciate that family members may...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2014, 23:14
Replies: 22
Views: 6,371
Posted By lmgaylard

Oldsarbouy,That's great. You would be most...

Oldsarbouy,That's great. You would be most welcome to write a few words relating to you flying her. I would be very grateful.


Thanks everyone for your help, much appreciated.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2014, 21:13
Replies: 22
Views: 6,371
Posted By lmgaylard

Smile WOW! Thanks everyone for the info and the photos...

WOW! Thanks everyone for the info and the photos (Mr Zetec2), this is a great help.
Thank you for the leads as well, I will put on my best 'Morse' hat and see what I can find out.


Please keep...
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