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Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2019, 17:27
Replies: 494
Views: 333,844
Posted By 5aday

Poseidon

No smoke then ?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2019, 10:04
Replies: 29
Views: 10,403
Posted By 5aday

I as at School in Waterbeach and during the...

I as at School in Waterbeach and during the weekdays I used to go up to the A10 and watch all the aeroplanes that Waterbeach had to offer. We used to lie directly under the approach which was...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2019, 14:35
Replies: 57
Views: 26,004
Posted By 5aday

The music

The music reminds me of the Queens Castle in Pat Pong , Bangkok at the end of the show. Time for a last stagger along Silom Road to the Dusi Thani.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2019, 20:22
Replies: 14
Views: 4,090
Posted By 5aday

The Seiko outlet is in Maidehead and the prices...

The Seiko outlet is in Maidehead and the prices compare very favourably with those on the High Street. I've had several Seiko watches and never had a failure.
and all those that were waterproof...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2019, 23:17
Replies: 36
Views: 9,057
Posted By 5aday

I started as an AEOp on Shacks in Ballykelly,and...

I started as an AEOp on Shacks in Ballykelly,and AEOp Dryman in Malta - and in civilian life as a Pilot on a wide range of twin turbines followed by B747.100 to 400 series and B737,B757 and B767 (all...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2019, 01:26
Replies: 18
Views: 4,706
Posted By 5aday

I used a Cessna Cardinal (177RG) whilst employed...

I used a Cessna Cardinal (177RG) whilst employed on the AEW Comet during the Nimrod Mk3 program. Quite useful really especially when we needed spares
collecting from Elstree. I did approximately...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2018, 20:25
Replies: 73
Views: 15,643
Posted By 5aday

I wonder if 51sqn could have done anything?

I wonder if 51sqn could have done anything?
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2018, 14:16
Replies: 23
Views: 7,927
Posted By 5aday

Whiz wheel PM please 5aday

Whiz wheel

PM please
5aday
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2018, 08:15
Replies: 172
Views: 51,605
Posted By 5aday

In total awe Danny. Rest in Peace.

In total awe Danny. Rest in Peace.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2018, 22:15
Replies: 68
Views: 16,949
Posted By 5aday

Best x wind aeroplane ever- 747.400. Drift...

Best x wind aeroplane ever- 747.400. Drift remains on up to 40knots across and better if very slighty damp. (GRU)
Worst xwind aeroplane ever - DHC6 Twin Otter. Land across the runways into a taxiway...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2018, 13:50
Replies: 52
Views: 10,917
Posted By 5aday

Thank you Gentlemen. You have restored my faith...

Thank you Gentlemen. You have restored my faith in my brain cells.
I took a Valiant pilot to Downsview (De havilland Canada) to give me some light relief
whilst ferrying a DHC Twin Otter back to...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2018, 22:13
Replies: 52
Views: 10,917
Posted By 5aday

I was stationed at Marham as Assistant ATC from...

I was stationed at Marham as Assistant ATC from spring of 67 until early 69 and I'm sure I saw a Valiant from Boscombe Down doing a flypast. I recall it was white as well. I wonder if Boscombe...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2018, 19:36
Replies: 69
Views: 26,551
Posted By 5aday

Any Porsche 917's in the offing?

Any Porsche 917's in the offing?
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2018, 16:29
Replies: 69
Views: 26,551
Posted By 5aday

I think it is all so simple. If it saves me any...

I think it is all so simple. If it saves me any money at all - great and it's all so simple. If you are offered but want to decline yours you've guessed it- it's all so simple. Nobody really cares...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2018, 12:09
Replies: 120
Views: 28,195
Posted By 5aday

I saw the galley on the Sunderland at the RAF...

I saw the galley on the Sunderland at the RAF Museum and beliive me, the designer of the Nimrod Galley still had a lot to
learn. Whenever we carried flyaway ground crew, the only place to sit was...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2018, 09:54
Replies: 120
Views: 28,195
Posted By 5aday

During the squabble between Mintoff and...

During the squabble between Mintoff and Carrington in the early 70's about the Nimrods using Luqa airfield. my crew were the first to fly out of Malta and land at Sigonella. Several days ensued...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2018, 09:26
Replies: 107
Views: 27,133
Posted By 5aday

I'm quite certain we had a white or yellow refill...

I'm quite certain we had a white or yellow refill in ATC at Marham. There wa a floodlit board and each flight had a peice id perspex written from behind with the skippers name, the airframe no , the...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2018, 14:04
Replies: 24
Views: 8,362
Posted By 5aday

Kinloss seems to have been built with pure...

Kinloss seems to have been built with pure asbestos. I wouldn't go back for any deal. Lossie might be the best bet after all.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2018, 15:15
Replies: 35
Views: 12,547
Posted By 5aday

I really pity anyone posted to Saxa Vjord. Unless...

I really pity anyone posted to Saxa Vjord. Unless you are a nature watcher and the types of birds around the Shetlands turn you on
or you partake in Sea Angling , it must be like a life sentence....
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2018, 11:00
Replies: 35
Views: 12,547
Posted By 5aday

NorthSouth and 3D CAM I worked for Loganair in...

NorthSouth and 3D CAM
I worked for Loganair in ABZ for 14months and 3weeks and also flew the Falcon Jet Center Twin Otter mainly on Unst Chevron contracts but also on other jobs to SUMBURGH (LSI) I...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2018, 14:39
Replies: 35
Views: 12,547
Posted By 5aday

How many ways can you write Unst? Stun? ...

How many ways can you write Unst?
Stun?
Nuts?
I did Unst - sometimes twice a day - from ABZ in the Twin Otter for either Yogibear or Falcon Jet Center ( I think it was a Chevron contract)
I...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2018, 08:16
Replies: 6
Views: 3,120
Posted By 5aday

Any reports of the service? Unfortunately I could...

Any reports of the service? Unfortunately I could not attend.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2018, 13:21
Replies: 6
Views: 3,120
Posted By 5aday

Tomorrow 19th August

50 years since the 1968 Mid Air Accident over Holt in Norfolk. Two crews - 7men - lost their lives - one crew from Marham and one from Bruggen..
Memorial service in Holt tomorrow.
5aday
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2018, 21:31
Replies: 161
Views: 32,967
Posted By 5aday

It''s certainly been quite funny though. 5aday

It''s certainly been quite funny though.
5aday
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2018, 20:23
Replies: 161
Views: 32,967
Posted By 5aday

As a S.N.C.O. I had a card to collect various...

As a S.N.C.O. I had a card to collect various departments signatures
so I passed it around during morning coffee break. It was all signed up by
11:00 and I was civilian by lunchtime. Clothing?...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2018, 22:22
Replies: 62
Views: 16,913
Posted By 5aday

My father instructed as a Sgt Pilot at Middleton...

My father instructed as a Sgt Pilot at Middleton St George in the early fifties and in later life, told me he had 'chopped' guys for their own longevity. When it came to my turn to 'chop' people,...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2018, 13:29
Replies: 107
Views: 75,475
Posted By 5aday

Timings etc : 1500 hrs on Sunday 19th August 2018...

Timings etc : 1500 hrs on Sunday 19th August 2018 at the Parish Church in Holt.
(St Andrew's Church,Church Street, Holt, Norfolk )
Sat Nav: NR25 6BB ...
The Station Padre and Station Commander...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2018, 18:39
Replies: 38
Views: 7,396
Posted By 5aday

Yellow Sun, Thank you for your correction. I...

Yellow Sun,
Thank you for your correction. I never landed the Nimrod ( AEOp at the time) and every landing when I was in the back
(stationed at Kinloss) was in the direction for the wash. We also...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2018, 12:33
Replies: 38
Views: 7,396
Posted By 5aday

The Nimrod airframes (based only at Kinloss) were...

The Nimrod airframes (based only at Kinloss) were washed after every trip and the engines were sprayed with WD40 or something that smelled the same as they were shut down. Those based in Malta,St....
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2018, 13:51
Replies: 59
Views: 21,252
Posted By 5aday

Fifteen is the number that has been put forward...

Fifteen is the number that has been put forward to the House of Commons Defence Comittee I believe.
Lossiemouth will struggle unless they cut more turf into hard standing and possibly hardened...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2018, 10:01
Replies: 59
Views: 21,252
Posted By 5aday

GBZ : I think there would have been some changes...

GBZ : I think there would have been some changes with the MR4 but I would not be able to tell you what. Some of the other guys on this web site might be able to answer your question. I left regular...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2018, 18:05
Replies: 59
Views: 21,252
Posted By 5aday

Linedog - of course you are absolutely correct, ...

Linedog - of course you are absolutely correct,
The Boeing production of the P8 will finish in 2022. Any increase in orders
has to be done by Q2 2019.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2018, 17:45
Replies: 59
Views: 21,252
Posted By 5aday

How many Nimrods do you think we had from...

How many Nimrods do you think we had from Woodford? I think it was about 51 and the powers to be think 9 B737 Poseidon P8s will suffice.
Get a life. It's about time the powers that are supposed to...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2018, 17:38
Replies: 59
Views: 21,252
Posted By 5aday

Indeed they are. They will resume 737...

Indeed they are. They will resume 737 construction for the airlines once these P8s are built. We have to get in with the order as soon as possible or we wont get more than the current amount of 9. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2018, 17:05
Replies: 59
Views: 21,252
Posted By 5aday

The current order for 9 aeroplanes is woefully...

The current order for 9 aeroplanes is woefully inadequate. I think 20 is the minimum and then some more before Boeing stop making the P8. Lossie cannot accommodate that many aeroplanes so the St...
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