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Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2016, 10:57
Replies: 91
Views: 39,150
Posted By chippy63

Not specially relevant, but interesting; the...

Not specially relevant, but interesting; the recent Cranwell graduation list had 14 pilots and 11 personnel officers of various types. Not a healthy ratio.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2016, 18:39
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,938,356
Posted By chippy63

The armourer had finally found an individual of...

The armourer had finally found an individual of the right calibre.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Aug 2016, 22:09
Replies: 1,758
Views: 2,132,803
Posted By chippy63

Thanks, tdracer.

Thanks, tdracer.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Aug 2016, 20:21
Replies: 1,758
Views: 2,132,803
Posted By chippy63

Forgive my probably ignorant comment. Does...

Forgive my probably ignorant comment. Does instrument lag enter the equation or are the aircrew relying on external observations, looking out of the window?
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2014, 20:37
Replies: 183
Views: 195,780
Posted By chippy63

It 's errata!

It 's errata!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2013, 23:05
Replies: 127
Views: 22,730
Posted By chippy63

Gosh, they still do marching?

Gosh, they still do marching?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2013, 20:36
Replies: 153
Views: 21,147
Posted By chippy63

Al R, There was no tax liability until the...

Al R,

There was no tax liability until the building was actually completed. As long as the bare re bars were there, no tax!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2013, 20:27
Replies: 92
Views: 32,980
Posted By chippy63

I recall that the road from Brno to Olomuc in the...

I recall that the road from Brno to Olomuc in the Czech Republic had a strip of about 8,000 ft, complete with threshold markings and dispersal pans adjacent. The overhead telephone cables had been...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2013, 20:00
Replies: 113
Views: 19,594
Posted By chippy63

Off topic a bit, but I read in some military tome...

Off topic a bit, but I read in some military tome that only the recipient of a decoration knew its true worth.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2013, 22:12
Replies: 165
Views: 35,740
Posted By chippy63

I was interested to see the Supreme Leader's...

I was interested to see the Supreme Leader's briefing on a possible missile strike against the USA. He looked a bit like a middle manager in a second tier Asian airline announcing their route...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2012, 12:12
Replies: 119
Views: 38,891
Posted By chippy63

Thanks, Climebear. we didn't have swords in the...

Thanks, Climebear. we didn't have swords in the UAS!!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2012, 22:46
Replies: 38
Views: 19,878
Posted By chippy63

Anything that fosters the younger generation's...

Anything that fosters the younger generation's interest in the achievements and sacrifices made is surely to be encouraged. My son was fascinated by Dad's campaign stars from his convoy service in...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2012, 22:29
Replies: 119
Views: 38,891
Posted By chippy63

Off topic, but watching the Remembrance Day...

Off topic, but watching the Remembrance Day parade, I noticed F/L Wales wearing white gloves. I thought only AVM and above wore those?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2012, 18:02
Replies: 17
Views: 2,086
Posted By chippy63

Only a cynic would connect Cameron's response to...

Only a cynic would connect Cameron's response to the fact that the Conservative Party conference is about to start.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2012, 19:37
Replies: 17
Views: 2,086
Posted By chippy63

Disgraceful ,but not surprising. The Con...

Disgraceful ,but not surprising.

The Con Party conference is about to start in Birmingham. How about a few well placed banners to shame Cameron & Co? Meanwhile, our cash continues to flow out to...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2012, 19:21
Replies: 99
Views: 25,783
Posted By chippy63

t7a, Courtney Mil, Likewise ditto, but...

t7a, Courtney Mil,

Likewise ditto, but flying schol at Surrey & Kent at Biggin- in 1963, most of the training was on the Aircoupe. It couldn't really stall, so that part of the GFT was on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2012, 09:15
Replies: 13
Views: 4,029
Posted By chippy63

Scroood again. Why can't the procurement folk...

Scroood again. Why can't the procurement folk negotiate safeguards into contracts properly? In the private sector, you'd be fired for a lapse such as this. MoD et al, NUL POINTS>
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2011, 15:38
Replies: 101
Views: 47,510
Posted By chippy63

Yes, GW came to one of our dining-in nights at...

Yes, GW came to one of our dining-in nights at OUAS in the 60's; I believe he lost an arm rescuing aircrew from a burning aircraft when he was running a Bomber Command OCU in the Midlands. A feat for...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2011, 23:53
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,310,853
Posted By chippy63

Well done, Brian & Co! What a shame that it...

Well done, Brian & Co!
What a shame that it took so long.
The sad thing is that it wasn't in my view about airmanship, it was about interpretation of the englsh languge. The [I]beyond a shodow of...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2011, 00:26
Replies: 24
Views: 9,235
Posted By chippy63

Yes, a very fair and reasoned structure. Lacking...

Yes, a very fair and reasoned structure. Lacking though, I fear, in a couple of key areas- which could be filled as follows:
Liaison officer- newest and bestest nearest 'n' dearest
(must be french...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2010, 23:04
Replies: 20
Views: 4,646
Posted By chippy63

Ah, yes, Pontius, the bren. That was a special...

Ah, yes, Pontius, the bren. That was a special treat on arduous training at Holcomb Moor in Lancashire- 1961, so a bit after you.
Marksman qual on the .303 was 73 or 77/80, I think, and I remember...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2010, 21:54
Replies: 20
Views: 4,646
Posted By chippy63

Ah, yes, Pontius, it all comes back now- we had...

Ah, yes, Pontius, it all comes back now- we had to do Cert A pts l and ll before going into the RAF contingent. You're right, it was worthwhile- now, let's see,
Group
Range
Indication
Type of...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2010, 14:46
Replies: 30
Views: 7,231
Posted By chippy63

Cupp? In the county of ...? Prolly one of the...

Cupp? In the county of ...? Prolly one of the shires... a FOX-hunting shire?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Apr 2010, 21:06
Replies: 90
Views: 43,660
Posted By chippy63

Coffman, You're right, I think it was 10 AEF.

Coffman,
You're right, I think it was 10 AEF.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Apr 2010, 23:24
Replies: 90
Views: 43,660
Posted By chippy63

Don't forget RAF Woodvale. Had my first flight...

Don't forget RAF Woodvale. Had my first flight there from the CCF, wonderful experience, led to Flying Schol and UAS. Bliss.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2010, 22:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,817
Posted By chippy63

Ah, Bicester! Ah, Bisto! Damn, no smiley for the...

Ah, Bicester! Ah, Bisto! Damn, no smiley for the Bisto kids. Remenber their weird green hats? Yes, it's all right officer, no need.....
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2010, 21:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,817
Posted By chippy63

Thanks for that; a bit of editing, I guess, as...

Thanks for that; a bit of editing, I guess, as Easy St suggested.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2010, 08:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,817
Posted By chippy63

Thanks, Easy and O-D.

Thanks, Easy and O-D.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2010, 00:15
Replies: 77
Views: 19,467
Posted By chippy63

Does Sir dress to the right or to the left?:O

Does Sir dress to the right or to the left?:O
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2010, 00:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,817
Posted By chippy63

OT: but relevant- Gallantry awards

Saw CDS on the news tonight with the GC awards to two outstanding people, one posthumous, for S/Sgt Schmid. I always thought that, for any particular decoration, a posthumous award precedes. Yet ACM...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2010, 09:22
Replies: 38
Views: 5,069
Posted By chippy63

Teeteringhead: Yes, maybe I should have said...

Teeteringhead:
Yes, maybe I should have said "Even the BBC...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2010, 00:37
Replies: 35
Views: 5,428
Posted By chippy63

As has been pointed out by folk much better...

As has been pointed out by folk much better qualified than me, it's not just numerical factors. Terrain, training, morale, equipment, element of surprise, intel, logistics, casevac, weather, orbat...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2010, 00:09
Replies: 38
Views: 5,069
Posted By chippy63

His comment is in any case disingenuous, if not...

His comment is in any case disingenuous, if not downright deceitful.

He talked about defence spending being above inflation, but that is the general rate of inflation. It seems pretty clear that...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2010, 07:31
Replies: 23
Views: 7,181
Posted By chippy63

Taxydual wrote: Back on thread. Mates have...

Taxydual wrote:
Back on thread. Mates have passed on their experiences of Cuba, all good but as Double Zero points out, personal security is a must. The Peoples Paradise of Cuba has its fair share...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Feb 2010, 22:42
Replies: 3,239
Views: 1,136,246
Posted By chippy63

Occam's razor (or Ockham's razor[1]), entia non...

Occam's razor (or Ockham's razor[1]), entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem, is the principle that "entities must not be multiplied beyond necessity" and the conclusion thereof, that the...
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