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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2023, 09:01
Replies: 17
Views: 2,258
Posted By retreating blade

I have conducted a certain amount of research on...

I have conducted a certain amount of research on this subject in order to find out what my father was doing on Christmas Island during Operation grapple Y that launched a weapon code named Dickens...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Aug 2023, 14:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,348
Posted By retreating blade

Quite possibly Jack. Thank you

Quite possibly Jack. Thank you
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2023, 20:38
Replies: 43
Views: 8,459
Posted By retreating blade

CH47 HC1 had a VNE of 160 kts, I explored this...

CH47 HC1 had a VNE of 160 kts, I explored this limitation en-route RAF Gutersloh in I think 1983 trying to catch a Puma .going to the same destination. I was overhauling the Puma when I saw the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2021, 22:23
Replies: 104
Views: 25,910
Posted By retreating blade

I’m fairly certain that it was a ‘Right’ foot...

I’m fairly certain that it was a ‘Right’ foot stamp that brought a reluctant gnome to life.just look at the floor in front of the right rudder pedal on any WW10 and note the shiny paint free...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2021, 23:00
Replies: 104
Views: 25,910
Posted By retreating blade

I well remember my SAR FHT at Valley during which...

I well remember my SAR FHT at Valley during which Bill Mceakern (Sp?) had me doing computer out downwind decks on the MCU Pinnace. Still trying to unlock my left hand!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2021, 19:28
Replies: 10
Views: 3,415
Posted By retreating blade

I would do my time on 33 all over again;...

I would do my time on 33 all over again; detachments and all!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2021, 22:51
Replies: 72
Views: 18,152
Posted By retreating blade

Not aviation related but.......... Seen in a...

Not aviation related but..........

Seen in a village west of Aberdeen over 20 years ago:
K9 CUM
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2021, 22:26
Replies: 560
Views: 154,386
Posted By retreating blade

I wonder if my old SD hat is still hanging on the...

I wonder if my old SD hat is still hanging on the Hart’s antlers in the 33 Sqn crew room? It was still there in 1981 although it often disappeared for a few weeks at a time on detachment. Must be...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2021, 22:24
Replies: 30
Views: 9,642
Posted By retreating blade

Spent a happy morning on standby wearing my...

Spent a happy morning on standby wearing my hissing handbag kit back in RAFG in ‘85 then launched off in a Chinook for a two hour sortie. It was doable and proved a point I suppose. Once.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2020, 14:15
Replies: 23
Views: 7,169
Posted By retreating blade

I was lucky enough to fly the HC1, 330J, 332C,...

I was lucky enough to fly the HC1, 330J, 332C, 332L and 332L1.
I loved them all and was never let down. The plastic blade conversion on the HC1 resulted in super-smooth jet-like flight. In time,...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2019, 15:56
Replies: 0
Views: 1,379
Posted By retreating blade

Richard Chaloner AFC RAF

Rick's funeral will be held at 1.30pm on Thursday 9 January at St Bartholomew's Church in Maresfield (Sussex) and afterwards at the Chequers.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2019, 13:57
Replies: 2
Views: 2,618
Posted By retreating blade

Flt Lt Richard Chaloner AFC

It is with great sadness that I must report the passing of Rick Chaloner last night, 9 December, following a serious illness. Rick died peacefully at home and without pain in the company of his...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2019, 21:08
Replies: 35
Views: 11,006
Posted By retreating blade

My wife continues to use the RAF cheese grater...

My wife continues to use the RAF cheese grater accidentally packed during our removal in 1972. In her view, the quality is unsurpassed by any similar utensils available today. Fortunately, we managed...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2019, 21:24
Replies: 4
Views: 2,974
Posted By retreating blade

Motley Down

I regret to advise that Peter Gibson has succumbed to an aggressive cancer. His background was on SAR and as an RAF MAOT in the 70s.
His funeral will be held at Edenbridge on 5 December; please pm...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2019, 22:09
Replies: 9
Views: 4,718
Posted By retreating blade

A classic political decision; shift it to the...

A classic political decision; shift it to the right so any fallout will only affect our successors. Very well done EASA. Vanilla rules keep everyone happy.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2019, 18:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,143
Posted By retreating blade

B52 SW Gatwick at 19.25

Seen flying north around 3,000 feet. Any ideas?
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2019, 22:03
Replies: 11
Views: 5,913
Posted By retreating blade

I have now seen the subject letter and there is...

I have now seen the subject letter and there is nothing further to discuss. Case closed.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2019, 20:24
Replies: 11
Views: 5,913
Posted By retreating blade

My father was present for Grapple Y, codename...

My father was present for Grapple Y, codename Dickens. I believe the 22 Club connection lies there. I will know more when I see the letter in a few days.
Thanks for your interest and suggestions....
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2019, 21:21
Replies: 11
Views: 5,913
Posted By retreating blade

MoD 22 Club

I recently learned that my father had a letter welcoming him into the 22 Club. At the time (1958), he was in MoD OR 22 and involved in Op Grapple as RAF aircrew.
In advance of seeing this letter,...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2019, 18:08
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,949
Posted By retreating blade

Long stop position: just return SAR to the...

Long stop position: just return SAR to the military and remove the commercial bean counter option that will never provide a viable service without risk.
Pedro 45 in 1968!
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2019, 22:45
Replies: 7
Views: 2,591
Posted By retreating blade

The ruling covers all flying machines: model...

The ruling covers all flying machines: model aircraft, control line models and technically, even paper darts.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Feb 2019, 22:16
Replies: 51
Views: 40,485
Posted By retreating blade

Saw 204 kts ground speed in an AS332L...

Saw 204 kts ground speed in an AS332L (Helicopter!) heading north some 20 years ago over the North Sea. Flying back to ABZ was somewhat tedious later that morning.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2019, 15:08
Replies: 51
Views: 30,087
Posted By retreating blade

And we used Lincolns to check on the Russians

And we used Lincolns to check on the Russians
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2019, 13:39
Replies: 51
Views: 30,087
Posted By retreating blade

Op Grapple Y

I have undertaken further research on my father's involvement in Grapple Y.
His log books reveal that he travelled to Christmas Island arriving on 25 April 1958 following a three-day mixed...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2019, 19:52
Replies: 41
Views: 13,335
Posted By retreating blade

During my middle years military flying on Puma...

During my middle years military flying on Puma HC1 in the NATO environment, it was widely understood that to fly in the NOE exercise scenario, the RIGHT HAND RULE was paramount. In most cases the...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2018, 21:11
Replies: 17
Views: 3,216
Posted By retreating blade

ISTR that on the CH 47 in the 80’s, we landed...

ISTR that on the CH 47 in the 80’s, we landed brakes off but held it on the toe brakes until the park brake was applied.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2018, 12:36
Replies: 116
Views: 32,493
Posted By retreating blade

Many years ago in Belize, we lost a fast jet...

Many years ago in Belize, we lost a fast jet pilot in a crash one morning. Later in the day, his friends and colleagues gathered in the bar to drink to his memory and lay the ghost of his passing;...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2018, 21:34
Replies: 66
Views: 15,688
Posted By retreating blade

During the ‘70s, we were occasionally asked to do...

During the ‘70s, we were occasionally asked to do an air test of some sort in the Puma HC1. Part of the test was to fly at VNE which was 167 knots which was only achievable in a dive. It was a white...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2018, 19:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,217
Posted By retreating blade

Lots of hours on 724 but none on 723...

Lots of hours on 724 but none on 723 unfortunately. Where was she flying?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2018, 19:46
Replies: 21
Views: 14,034
Posted By retreating blade

Achieved my first civil command on B Cal S61 in...

Achieved my first civil command on B Cal S61 in ‘86 I think. We had just three of the type and the flight instrument layout was different in each one. Strangely, it was not a problem; strap in and...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2018, 19:34
Replies: 12
Views: 4,940
Posted By retreating blade

I’ve time on the Puma HC1, AS330, AS332C, AS332L...

I’ve time on the Puma HC1, AS330, AS332C, AS332L and AS332L1. They are all wonderful aircraft and have individual characters that have to be understood and respected. Sadly, this incident indicates...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2018, 21:24
Replies: 63
Views: 11,545
Posted By retreating blade

Always have a way back from what you are about to...

Always have a way back from what you are about to do.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2018, 20:21
Replies: 20
Views: 5,183
Posted By retreating blade

I was a pall bearer at DL’s funeral; the team...

I was a pall bearer at DL’s funeral; the team flew in to ODI from RAFG in one of HM’s HS125s and, despite the gravity of the moment, we celebrated his friendship, expertise and life.
The burial...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2018, 20:36
Replies: 86
Views: 19,534
Posted By retreating blade

I have an unopened bottle of Sunday Mirror Task...

I have an unopened bottle of Sunday Mirror Task Force Special Ale (Newcastle Brown?) gratefully accepted but still intact from 1982. Any offers?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2018, 20:49
Replies: 25
Views: 4,883
Posted By retreating blade

I last visited some ten years ago and was...

I last visited some ten years ago and was delighted to see a Whirlwind Mk10 on display that I last flew in Cyprus in 1970. That made me feel very old! Wonder where it is now?
Pedro.
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