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Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2024, 16:00
Replies: 167
Views: 22,713
Posted By huge72

This campaign has been going on since 2004 as far...

This campaign has been going on since 2004 as far as I know under the guise of the National Defence Medal. It has been through at least 3 Medal Reviews and each time it has failed. This campaign has...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2024, 15:08
Replies: 5
Views: 2,217
Posted By huge72

Alex along with itinerate ice cream salesman and...

Alex along with itinerate ice cream salesman and I were the XMG bombing crew of June 83. We missed the statue in the square but took out part of the butchers shop roof with our USL. Well if they...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2023, 13:35
Replies: 86
Views: 26,699
Posted By huge72

lsh, I remember BH well, Sadly he struggled...

lsh, I remember BH well, Sadly he struggled throughout his training, he was backflighted on AAITC at Finningly, held after ALM training at Brize before going Rotary, went through the OCU to end up...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2023, 12:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,437
Posted By huge72

The village of Leighterton in Gloucestershire...

The village of Leighterton in Gloucestershire hold a service each year on the Sunday closest to ANZAC Day. It has been going since the thirties as during the First World War there was an Airfield...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2023, 13:17
Replies: 106
Views: 35,326
Posted By huge72

If we return to the time of the thread, I believe...

If we return to the time of the thread, I believe a lot of the problem stemmed from the fact that prior to the war John Knott was about to cut the Navy. So when the war broke out the Navy saw it as...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2023, 15:19
Replies: 74
Views: 11,854
Posted By huge72

When I joined 72 we had a crewman who did a lot...

When I joined 72 we had a crewman who did a lot of civilian flying to get his PPL. He eventually left the air force and went onto be an airline pilot retiring finally having flown Concorde. But of...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2023, 15:03
Replies: 116
Views: 45,732
Posted By huge72

The reason that until recently only the OR's...

The reason that until recently only the OR's received the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was that Officers were expected to have good standards and OR's had to prove it as sadly some did not! I...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2023, 09:03
Replies: 74
Views: 11,854
Posted By huge72

Thank you Herod When we ran short of pilots...

Thank you Herod

When we ran short of pilots over the Water we would fly with 2 Crewman and 1 Pilot. The Left Hand Seat crewman were all checked out by QHI's and written up as SQAMs (Suitably...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2023, 09:45
Replies: 50
Views: 9,809
Posted By huge72

For many years the Wessex was the forerunner with...

For many years the Wessex was the forerunner with regards to PNG/NVG ops because of Northern Ireland. On my first tour on 72 Sqn 80-83 the cockpits weren't compatible so the only people using...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2023, 09:42
Replies: 794
Views: 485,493
Posted By huge72

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1613/72_sqn_aldergrove_3baa5ea50ecacc93973555decf6d865fda08198f.jpg
Taken from a Gazelle on the occasion of OC Handover from The Great Santini...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2022, 07:55
Replies: 55
Views: 9,921
Posted By huge72

I have always had the aircrew disdain of Drill,...

I have always had the aircrew disdain of Drill, why march when you can fly! QR's used to state that to be on official parades you have to be above 5ft 6inches and below 6ft 10 inches and those who...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2022, 07:42
Replies: 24
Views: 5,279
Posted By huge72

I had the great pleasure and honour of meeting...

I had the great pleasure and honour of meeting Johnny on a couple occasions as he was the guest of honour at Bristol & Gloucestershire ATC Wing Parades and Dinners. He was always interested in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2022, 15:46
Replies: 119
Views: 16,007
Posted By huge72

I am a member of the NI vets association and the...

I am a member of the NI vets association and the comments on a similar thread over on their site, are understandably on the side of the soldier. I am in no way saying that this chap is not guilty,...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2022, 07:53
Replies: 6
Views: 3,043
Posted By huge72

Very many thanks Nutty., I knew someone would...

Very many thanks Nutty., I knew someone would know of a way. Huge
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2022, 15:35
Replies: 6
Views: 3,043
Posted By huge72

Blackburn Beverley, 47 Sqn 1964

I know this is a long shot but does anybody out there know the aircraft serial of the 47 Sqn Beverley 'U' around about July 1964. I flew in it, whilst on Scout Camp at Youlbury near Oxford. We had...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2022, 15:48
Replies: 49
Views: 8,662
Posted By huge72

NEO and 132 Bod. I served 2 tours on 28 at Sek...

NEO and 132 Bod. I served 2 tours on 28 at Sek Kong and Kai Tak. The story goes that we deserted our Ground Crew as the Japanese advanced. The truth of the matter yes, but as at the time they were...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2022, 13:45
Replies: 47
Views: 15,869
Posted By huge72

I was newly married in the 70's at Upavon when...

I was newly married in the 70's at Upavon when the Gas central heating was fitted. It happened when 46Gp became 38Gp. The new AOC said Gas was the future as it would be cheaper than Coal. Nobody...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2022, 10:59
Replies: 24
Views: 4,959
Posted By huge72

Those out there who know me will remember I was...

Those out there who know me will remember I was always a bit of a rebel where my hair was concerned. After all serving over the water and having your head in a helmet most of the time, nobody...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2022, 14:31
Replies: 173
Views: 38,442
Posted By huge72

I am surprised that none of my fellow SH brethren...

I am surprised that none of my fellow SH brethren haven't mentioned the many Army Cook Houses in Northern Ireland, They always served Steak & Chips when ever we seemed to pop in. Now the Army were...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2022, 22:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Posted By huge72

Many thanks, I will pass it on. His father...

Many thanks, I will pass it on. His father commanded 70 Sqn so it wasn't one of his which is just as well as he personally knows the present Lord Bathurst (Grandson) and Lord Apsley (Great Gandson)
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2022, 20:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Posted By huge72

Halifax Crash Malta 17 Dec 1942

An elderly veteran who lives along the lane from me has asked if I can find out more about an aircraft that crashed on landing on Malta in Dec 1942. It was a routine Malta to Gib shuttle and one of...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2022, 15:41
Replies: 24
Views: 5,817
Posted By huge72

Having been an ALM on Hercs, it will indeed be a...

Having been an ALM on Hercs, it will indeed be a sad day when we loose the C130 and it may be sometime before the Atlas A400M has the full para capability. But lets be honest there is a school of...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2021, 08:32
Replies: 97
Views: 21,262
Posted By huge72

Charliegolf, I cannot believe you would ask...

Charliegolf,

I cannot believe you would ask about tales of the Fat Sgt! lsh & I knew him well and the stories are legendary as was his bag!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2021, 21:40
Replies: 97
Views: 21,262
Posted By huge72

Any TISWAS Crewroom (TSW) in NI after a long...

Any TISWAS Crewroom (TSW) in NI after a long shift day or night. There is something about a Bacon Sandwich fried up by the lads whilst you flop in the armchairs to watch yet another snippet of a...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2021, 14:49
Replies: 97
Views: 21,262
Posted By huge72

I liked the one at Shawbury, as the staff were...

I liked the one at Shawbury, as the staff were always great. I do remember once however when doing a NI change over at Valley, I popped into the feeder for lunch whilst waiting for the cab from...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2021, 13:35
Replies: 17
Views: 6,071
Posted By huge72

I have been involved in 2 disbandments /...

I have been involved in 2 disbandments / rundowns. The first in the 96/97 pull out of Sek Kong and disbandment of 28(ac) Sqn. During that time we had to try and contact all old benefactors and...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2021, 09:19
Replies: 20,899
Views: 1,342,840
Posted By huge72

So this is what happens when you carry out cheap...

So this is what happens when you carry out cheap repairs to the runway! Keep pushing its on the Akrotiri Schedule this morning.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2021, 08:25
Replies: 33
Views: 4,931
Posted By huge72

Shy, We all had the worries of loosing rounds at...

Shy, We all had the worries of loosing rounds at a months pay each. M*** L****** lost a 9mm round but didn't get fined, as we all knew where it was! It had fallen from the top of the arming pit...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2021, 19:33
Replies: 33
Views: 4,931
Posted By huge72

In fact even with the stock fitted, we fitted it...

In fact even with the stock fitted, we fitted it into the two handled fit, you would just slide it out and run away bravely if we had to!!!!! Sorry go into defensive positions and protect the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2021, 20:52
Replies: 33
Views: 4,931
Posted By huge72

The correct aircraft fit for GPMG on both Puma...

The correct aircraft fit for GPMG on both Puma and Wessex was the two handled one. You may have seen them used with the stock fitted instead but that was essentially for Northern Ireland only. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2021, 20:33
Replies: 24
Views: 3,767
Posted By huge72

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1613/72_sqn_aldergrove_761377759d22a76ac4ea76ff112b16454c33213c.jpg
This was the hand over of 72 in 1990 from Wg Cdr F****** to Wg S***** There...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2021, 14:17
Replies: 32
Views: 6,180
Posted By huge72

On a night stop in Bangor, Maine, all of my crew...

On a night stop in Bangor, Maine, all of my crew went to the Mall and popped into the bar for lunch. At the time I was 50 and definitely not young looking, yet I was still asked to prove I was over...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2021, 08:25
Replies: 87
Views: 38,870
Posted By huge72

Whilst not making light of the problems mentioned...

Whilst not making light of the problems mentioned above and there definitely appears to be one of fatigue amongst others. Yes it's soul destroying for the students to get so little flying and the...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2021, 15:59
Replies: 25
Views: 4,159
Posted By huge72

Well said Shy. When I left the rotary world for...

Well said Shy. When I left the rotary world for the first time in the 80's, on day one of the flying phase of the Herc OCU, I was in the crewroom with the other Loadie, like myself ex rotary, when...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2021, 10:48
Replies: 558
Views: 151,720
Posted By huge72

From a crewman's perspective, none of the types...

From a crewman's perspective, none of the types that have transverse seating are suitable for the crewman to move around the cabin. On the Blackhawk for instance from their seat they cannot reach...
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