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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2022, 14:12
Replies: 20,899
Views: 1,358,778
Posted By GGR155

Speaks volumes for the camouflage scheme.... the...

Speaks volumes for the camouflage scheme.... the Anson didn't stand a chance
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Sep 2022, 10:05
Replies: 128
Views: 25,409
Posted By GGR155

Shame. I always enjoyed flying Virgin. No more of...

Shame. I always enjoyed flying Virgin. No more of that nonsense for me.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2022, 15:42
Replies: 162
Views: 201,847
Posted By GGR155

Sorry to be a bit late to the table with this but...

Sorry to be a bit late to the table with this but I worked in ASCOC with a Master Pilot Ken Shardlow, he was still around in 77 IIRC. He was a larger than life character whose tales of Brigand and...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2021, 11:16
Replies: 13
Views: 5,220
Posted By GGR155

What do you mean??

What do you mean??
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
29th Nov 2021, 11:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,332
Posted By GGR155

I found by deleting or archiving some of your...

I found by deleting or archiving some of your sent mail this should solve the problem.

Worked for me with Outlook Express

GGR
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2021, 06:51
Replies: 66
Views: 16,510
Posted By GGR155

Sorry I don't know. Glad you enjoyed the Video,...

Sorry I don't know. Glad you enjoyed the Video, puts you right in the cockpit, I watch it regularly and dream.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2021, 16:24
Replies: 66
Views: 16,510
Posted By GGR155

Ninthace.... Have a search on YouTube for FLYING...

Ninthace.... Have a search on YouTube for FLYING THE DH MOSQUITO KA114.

GGR
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2021, 12:27
Replies: 18
Views: 3,883
Posted By GGR155

I worked in ASCOC in 1972-73. There was a very...

I worked in ASCOC in 1972-73. There was a very affable gent who was Master AEO. His name escapes me but his nickname was Chunky. I remember on a night shift a young WRAF SAC asked him why he was...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2021, 10:33
Replies: 646
Views: 157,154
Posted By GGR155

Slightly off thread but worthy of a mention. I...

Slightly off thread but worthy of a mention. I named my mother in law the Exocet. You knew she was coming but could do nothing about it 🤪
My father in law was known as the Exorcist, after he had...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2021, 14:16
Replies: 58
Views: 15,625
Posted By GGR155

I recall being on nights in Air Support Command...

I recall being on nights in Air Support Command Ops and receiving this signal.....OPS FLUSH ELSAN U/S
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2020, 21:00
Replies: 63
Views: 14,722
Posted By GGR155

First solo in K4 glider RAF Upavon in 1972....

First solo in K4 glider RAF Upavon in 1972. Followed by first power solo in Beagle Pup G-AXCX Hawarden in 1977.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2020, 07:13
Replies: 33
Views: 11,448
Posted By GGR155

Could be gate guardian installation

Could be gate guardian installation
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Aug 2019, 13:05
Replies: 117
Views: 202,704
Posted By GGR155

Similar event at Funchal with Air Europe 757

There was a similar albeit less damage caused incident at Funchal in the 80's. I think that aircraft was repaired on site by Boeing people to a standard where it was flown back to Seattle for fixing....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Aug 2017, 15:25
Replies: 57
Views: 9,592
Posted By GGR155

RAF transport squadrons regularly carried out ILS...

RAF transport squadrons regularly carried out ILS approach and overshoots at several UK civilian airfields. Recall Britannia and VC10's at MAN.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2017, 20:20
Replies: 69
Views: 21,139
Posted By GGR155

Flokati Rugs and C5A

I had the pleasure to work in Ops during NATO exercise Hellenic Express in 1971/72 at Thessaloniki. The USAF had a spare C5 conveniently parked up, just in case...

Toward the end of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2017, 16:40
Replies: 41
Views: 21,537
Posted By GGR155

Interesting how the crew member exits the sinking...

Interesting how the crew member exits the sinking aircraft and first thing that springs to mind is combing his hair.......
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Jan 2017, 16:22
Replies: 51
Views: 15,857
Posted By GGR155

Surely a verbal or written warning on file could...

Surely a verbal or written warning on file could have done the job here? To part company with a trained experienced member of the EJ CC seems harsh. If she had been found with several of these items...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Sep 2016, 16:17
Replies: 19
Views: 5,531
Posted By GGR155

Not forgetting UPAVON UPAVON UPAVON for all you...

Not forgetting UPAVON UPAVON UPAVON for all you ASCOT types

GGR ex ASCOC
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2016, 16:59
Replies: 170
Views: 39,242
Posted By GGR155

It could happen one day, after all, we have...

It could happen one day, after all, we have brainless radio presenters, Vine is a tabloid twerp!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2016, 22:03
Replies: 243
Views: 68,252
Posted By GGR155

Seen on flying school WC wall....Pilots with...

Seen on flying school WC wall....Pilots with short Pitots please taxi closer to gate.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2016, 19:25
Replies: 243
Views: 68,252
Posted By GGR155

Wow, I worked with a Flt Lt Ted Gibson in Air...

Wow, I worked with a Flt Lt Ted Gibson in Air Support Command Ops RAF Upavon 1971/72.
He was a supreme dispatcher of the frothy stuff and a serial cigarette poacher. He could be a bit prickly until...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2016, 11:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,394
Posted By GGR155

Great photos Nutloose as always.

Great photos Nutloose as always.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2016, 21:46
Replies: 27
Views: 8,143
Posted By GGR155

As Ken says there are a few to be seen. For me...

As Ken says there are a few to be seen. For me HMS Belfast is a must when in London. I highly recommend a visit.
HMS Plymouth was a favourite too but after seeing her rusting in Birkenhead for years...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th May 2016, 20:23
Replies: 46
Views: 11,873
Posted By GGR155

Spot on Herod! GGR

Spot on Herod!
GGR
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th May 2016, 17:16
Replies: 46
Views: 11,873
Posted By GGR155

Amos. I worked in Air Support Command Ops (ASCOC)...

Amos. I worked in Air Support Command Ops (ASCOC) in the early 70's. We provided flight watch for the venerable Lyneham Comets. The one memory I have is that they rarely fell tech down route, unlike...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2016, 17:49
Replies: 154
Views: 40,089
Posted By GGR155

In ASCOC I was fortunate to work with Master Nav...

In ASCOC I was fortunate to work with Master Nav John Ford ex Mosquitos, York, Hastings. Master Pilot Ken Shardlow, he flew just about everything under the sun. These two gentlemen kept the long...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2016, 19:44
Replies: 46
Views: 10,873
Posted By GGR155

I have flown as passenger under M6 at Thelwall in...

I have flown as passenger under M6 at Thelwall in Bell 47. Definitely happened.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2015, 12:44
Replies: 362
Views: 139,054
Posted By GGR155

Would just like to say thanks to all the...

Would just like to say thanks to all the contributors in this thread.

A bloody good read!

Happy Christmas to all.........GGR
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2015, 16:19
Replies: 67
Views: 11,257
Posted By GGR155

Back in 1976 I was fortunate to do half of my PPL...

Back in 1976 I was fortunate to do half of my PPL in PA28, which didnt really spin and half in a Beagle Pup, which definitely did! If you are learning today and are offered the chance to fly a more...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2015, 17:55
Replies: 54
Views: 11,666
Posted By GGR155

If ever we need a 'like' button its threads like...

If ever we need a 'like' button its threads like this!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Nov 2015, 16:32
Replies: 77
Views: 17,541
Posted By GGR155

G-APAP was at Upavon when I was stationed there....

G-APAP was at Upavon when I was stationed there. On occasions G-APAM would also be available. I will not disagree with earlier comments but AP definitely was the tug in residence in my time. I left...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Nov 2015, 19:27
Replies: 77
Views: 17,541
Posted By GGR155

G-APAP Thruxton Jackaroo was our tug aircraft at...

G-APAP Thruxton Jackaroo was our tug aircraft at Moonrakers Gliding Club RAF Upavon in Wilts. It was there up to 1973 when I left. Learned the art of prop swinging on this old girl. Great fun.
GGR
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2015, 18:27
Replies: 38
Views: 9,275
Posted By GGR155

Every comment re Gamston is true! Check opening...

Every comment re Gamston is true! Check opening times as I once turned up having spent weeks bigging the place up for it to be closed that day. My fault entirely.
Kemble is also very good.
GGR
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2015, 06:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,561
Posted By GGR155

Have you thought about a low rate credit card...

Have you thought about a low rate credit card with monthly repayments? I bet the interest charges overall would be less than the costs involved in refresher hours?
Just saying...

Good luck with...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2015, 20:45
Replies: 117
Views: 16,249
Posted By GGR155

First entry in logbook is Rollason Condor, trial...

First entry in logbook is Rollason Condor, trial lesson. Then PA 28 followed by C172 but without a doubt my favourite the Beagle Pup.
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