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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Jan 2024, 15:15
Replies: 73
Views: 28,315
Posted By JW411

Which reminds me of a Canadian pilot we once...

Which reminds me of a Canadian pilot we once hired:

"How the hell do you get Luton out of EGGW?"

"Same way that you get Gander out of CYQX!"
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Dec 2023, 14:12
Replies: 215
Views: 142,908
Posted By JW411

It was perhaps the unhappiest time in my flying...

It was perhaps the unhappiest time in my flying career.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Dec 2023, 13:50
Replies: 215
Views: 142,908
Posted By JW411

Quemerford: How many were stored at Kemble...

Quemerford:

How many were stored at Kemble after RAF service?

You would need to specify a date to get an accurate answer to that question. For example, I can tell you for sure that on 25...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Dec 2023, 16:22
Replies: 215
Views: 142,908
Posted By JW411

Some recollections may vary. They were not all...

Some recollections may vary. They were not all at Kemble by November 1976. XR366 was kept at Brize Norton as a demo aircraft for potential buyers. I last flew her there on 25 February 1977. I first...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2023, 11:55
Replies: 25
Views: 6,678
Posted By JW411

I believe the Shiraz Vulcan was XJ781 which...

I believe the Shiraz Vulcan was XJ781 which landed with one main leg stuck "up" on 23.05.73. Damaged beyond repair. I see from my log book that I got involved. Belfast XR370 29.05.73 Akrotiri -...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2023, 17:05
Replies: 25
Views: 6,678
Posted By JW411

Canberras in Iran: I can remember fetching a...

Canberras in Iran: I can remember fetching a Canberra detachment out of Bandar Abbas when I was on the Belfast (en-route Masirah to Akrotiri on 02/02/76). The Canberras had been target-towing for the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jul 2023, 17:00
Replies: 4
Views: 904
Posted By JW411

I managed to give away a complete collection of...

I managed to give away a complete collection of Aeroplane Monthly (in binders) a few years ago.

I am still looking for someone to take away a complete set of FlyPast (in binders) free and for...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jul 2023, 16:52
Replies: 121
Views: 49,449
Posted By JW411

Thank you for that; much appreciated.

Thank you for that; much appreciated.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jul 2023, 16:59
Replies: 121
Views: 49,449
Posted By JW411

I always wanted to fly into Madeira in a Short...

I always wanted to fly into Madeira in a Short Solent flying boat of Aquila Airways. They had no trouble whatsoever with LDA or TORA!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th May 2023, 12:02
Replies: 85
Views: 14,869
Posted By JW411

From my logbook: I took Laker DC-10-10 G-GFAL...

From my logbook: I took Laker DC-10-10 G-GFAL from Gatwick to Monastir and back on 07/07/80.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2023, 15:02
Replies: 72
Views: 12,488
Posted By JW411

I always liked the Trislander's nickname - "The...

I always liked the Trislander's nickname - "The Belgian DC-10".
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Apr 2023, 16:48
Replies: 23
Views: 5,726
Posted By JW411

When I was on the DC-10 with Laker, we were in...

When I was on the DC-10 with Laker, we were in the crew bus at Gatwick on our way out to Stand 22 (or thereabouts) to go flying. Next door was a DanAir 727 with a catering truck in the near vicinity....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Feb 2023, 16:58
Replies: 362
Views: 138,724
Posted By JW411

Old Not Bold: Does this ring a bell? ...

Old Not Bold:
Does this ring a bell?
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/792x520/gaopl_3e6fc5846f4a1232c47a9c44b2fb0d55e79af8a8.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Dec 2022, 09:52
Replies: 691
Views: 300,406
Posted By JW411

Brakedwell: Going back to the two excellent...

Brakedwell:
Going back to the two excellent Hastings photographs that you posted a few days ago alongside one of which you stated that "GA was the 99 Sqn code". Actually, GAW and GAY were the "last...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Nov 2022, 17:04
Replies: 159
Views: 58,751
Posted By JW411

That's very interesting. I flew the 146 for 19...

That's very interesting. I flew the 146 for 19 years and only had ONE engine failure.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2022, 15:01
Replies: 353
Views: 202,918
Posted By JW411

I think you might mean WJ945. (WH945 was a...

I think you might mean WJ945. (WH945 was a Canberra).
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Aug 2022, 08:17
Replies: 62
Views: 30,892
Posted By JW411

I wonder what sort of airliner carries 300...

I wonder what sort of airliner carries 300 passengers and only cruises at .75? Furthermore, we haven't had Souls on Board for quite some time (SOB) - it should be People on Board (POB).
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Aug 2022, 16:38
Replies: 85
Views: 14,869
Posted By JW411

From my logbook: 07.03.80 DC10-10 G-BBSZ...

From my logbook:

07.03.80 DC10-10 G-BBSZ Gatwick - Turin - Luton

We had to be very careful not to put a truck over the edge of the runway when turning around since the minimum turning circle of...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2022, 10:43
Replies: 62
Views: 30,892
Posted By JW411

Listening to Radio 4 normally sends me to sleep.

Listening to Radio 4 normally sends me to sleep.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2022, 16:21
Replies: 63
Views: 19,573
Posted By JW411

Amen to that.

Amen to that.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2022, 18:29
Replies: 222
Views: 87,479
Posted By JW411

Bob Viking: It went something like this: ...

Bob Viking:
It went something like this:
08.08.60 Arrived at No.1 ITS South Cerney for commissioning course.
26.11.60 Passed out as an APO. (Given my scroll by Air Commodore The Duke of Hamilton...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2022, 14:19
Replies: 222
Views: 87,479
Posted By JW411

I am astonished to read that it takes from 6 - 8...

I am astonished to read that it takes from 6 - 8 years to complete flying training nowadays. I've just had a look in my logbook and I see that it took me almost exactly 2 years and 4 months from...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Apr 2022, 15:53
Replies: 41
Views: 7,711
Posted By JW411

I can also remember several ex-RAF wartime pilots...

I can also remember several ex-RAF wartime pilots wearing their medals ribbons on their airline uniform and they looked absolutely fine. Mind you, we are talking real campaign ribbons and DFCs etc....
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2022, 16:26
Replies: 224
Views: 47,080
Posted By JW411

I remember a chap from my old days in the RAFGSA...

I remember a chap from my old days in the RAFGSA (1960/70s) who had barbed wire marks either side of his mouth which he had collected from an out-landing in Holland or Germany. He was lucky he didn't...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2022, 11:27
Replies: 107
Views: 18,724
Posted By JW411

We used to reckon that the Britannia was called...

We used to reckon that the Britannia was called the Whispering Giant because it had bu**er all to shout about.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jul 2021, 12:19
Replies: 69
Views: 13,399
Posted By JW411

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/682x530/ercc_579435a830a9ce4c844ed4a191cb14f8ae0d9085.jpg
Engine-running crew change at Benson.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jul 2021, 16:48
Replies: 7
Views: 3,784
Posted By JW411

Does anyone really give a stuff?

Does anyone really give a stuff?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2021, 15:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,062
Posted By JW411

I've got one you can have (for free). Send me a...

I've got one you can have (for free). Send me a PM.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th May 2021, 17:03
Replies: 41
Views: 10,890
Posted By JW411

Which is why it was known as the Vomit Comet.

Which is why it was known as the Vomit Comet.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Apr 2021, 16:48
Replies: 17
Views: 2,567
Posted By JW411

John; it's a hangar not a hanger.

John; it's a hangar not a hanger.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2021, 16:57
Replies: 58
Views: 29,077
Posted By JW411

To be honest, I am actually amazed that anyone...

To be honest, I am actually amazed that anyone even noticed.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Mar 2021, 16:19
Replies: 41
Views: 12,057
Posted By JW411

And if I remember right, the aiming point at...

And if I remember right, the aiming point at Tangmere was the letter "S" in a circle on runway 25 just before the intersection. (Today's piece of useless information).
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Mar 2021, 17:09
Replies: 41
Views: 12,057
Posted By JW411

Which reminds me of a (fortunately) funny story....

Which reminds me of a (fortunately) funny story. The first time I got involved with dropping a double MSP (Medium Stressed Platform) I was a young co-pilot flying with my learned ancient captain who...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Mar 2021, 17:08
Replies: 41
Views: 12,057
Posted By JW411

Which reminds me of a (fortunately) funny story....

Which reminds me of a (fortunately) funny story. The first time I got involved with dropping a double MSP (Medium Stressed Platform) I was a young co-pilot flying with my learned ancient captain who...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2021, 14:38
Replies: 449
Views: 128,507
Posted By JW411

I always thought that Ian Dick's parents had a...

I always thought that Ian Dick's parents had a sense of humour when they gave him the initials "ICH".
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