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Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2023, 21:07
Replies: 56
Views: 35,726
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

Well well

From a friend’s Flikr account

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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2021, 08:20
Replies: 5
Views: 3,842
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

Well, Wattisham is worse than when the RAF was...

Well, Wattisham is worse than when the RAF was there, so drugs will help, especially if you’re in some of the sub-sub-sub-standard accommodation on camp.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2019, 18:17
Replies: 21
Views: 9,950
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

I was at Dhahran for most of the 90s. I only...

I was at Dhahran for most of the 90s. I only remember Phil as a very fair minded guy, and a very willing listener. Us aircraft techies were quite a handful at times!

RIP Phil, and thanks.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Jul 2015, 17:59
Replies: 26
Views: 12,416
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

It's a week short of a year since Wally passed...

It's a week short of a year since Wally passed away, and I found myself out for a drive, near his resting place.

I paid my respects to him, and thought I'd post a photo here of his headstone.
...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Aug 2014, 18:11
Replies: 41
Views: 16,689
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

For hand tools, there are no standards set by the...

For hand tools, there are no standards set by the regulatory authorities. If a tool breaks or isn't suitable (eg a spanner head is too thick to fit in a gap) then a replacement has to be bought....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Aug 2014, 10:33
Replies: 26
Views: 12,416
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

One of the readings at Wally's service was this....

One of the readings at Wally's service was this. I just hope it made a few people think.

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Aug 2014, 17:08
Replies: 26
Views: 12,416
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

For those that couldn't make it. It was a...

For those that couldn't make it.

It was a wonderful service, and very fitting for Wally. A good dose of humour was mixed into the readings by three of Wally's best friends, and the applause was...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Aug 2014, 03:55
Replies: 3
Views: 2,135
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

The first thing I'll ask is why do you want to...

The first thing I'll ask is why do you want to get into aircraft engineering, and secondly are you willing to move away from the Ipswich area.

As far as I know, there is almost nothing in aircraft...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
3rd Aug 2014, 19:11
Replies: 14
Views: 4,595
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

I certainly wouldn't recommend the forces route,...

I certainly wouldn't recommend the forces route, the army even less so. The training is poor now (bare minimum standards) and almost everyone I talk to now can't wait to leave.

Find a good...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Aug 2014, 10:10
Replies: 26
Views: 12,416
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

I'll PM the new address to you now. Tony

I'll PM the new address to you now.

Tony
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Aug 2014, 18:46
Replies: 26
Views: 12,416
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

I'll be quite happy to stand outside if...

I'll be quite happy to stand outside if necessary.
By the way, the first beer in the pub is on Wally. As ever.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Jul 2014, 11:23
Replies: 26
Views: 12,416
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

Funeral Details.

I've been messaging Elaine today, and the funeral details are as follows:

12.30, Friday 8th August.

North Lopham church (Nr Diss, Norfolk)

Dress code: whatever you're comfortable in.

No...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Jul 2014, 17:50
Replies: 26
Views: 12,416
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

I had the real pleasure of working with Wally for...

I had the real pleasure of working with Wally for the last few years at Wattisham. I feel privileged to have known him, but feel empty now he has gone.

Wally broke the news to us last December...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jun 2013, 05:43
Replies: 78
Views: 28,273
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

At about 16/17 seconds, very clear.

At about 16/17 seconds, very clear.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Jun 2013, 18:01
Replies: 3
Views: 2,739
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

The team have an iPhone app that let's you view...

The team have an iPhone app that let's you view the crews latest tweets and daily schedule.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th May 2013, 20:28
Replies: 6
Views: 3,311
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

I'd guess that you'd need to contact the...

I'd guess that you'd need to contact the manufacturer of either the system or airframe concerned.

Tony
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Feb 2013, 13:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,855
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

Be ready for: Why do you want to be an...

Be ready for:

Why do you want to be an apprentice at Marshall Aerospace. Where do you want to be in five years? (Please don't say in the RAF like one plonker did at one of our interviews). Which...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Sep 2012, 15:26
Replies: 20
Views: 5,964
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

Don't you have any contacts from your RAF days...

Don't you have any contacts from your RAF days that are now inside the industry? Perhaps some rooting around in Facebook and FriendsReunited is called for.

I went through all this back in 2000....
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Sep 2012, 15:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
Posted By Sixfoot Toan

Just to give you some positive info: at the last...

Just to give you some positive info: at the last place I worked, we converted motor mechanics to CF6-50 overhaul fitters with a two week in-house course. This was all approved by the CAA & FAA, but...
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