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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2022, 11:10
Replies: 47
Views: 10,839
Posted By kaitakbowler

Certainly PRT was the method used at Cosford to...

Certainly PRT was the method used at Cosford to teach morse to B/E telegs, a long time ago but IIRC 24wpm plain language was the standard.

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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2021, 05:44
Replies: 77
Views: 25,554
Posted By kaitakbowler

On this day

Flt Lt Fiona Johnstone PMRAFNS, Master Aircrew Peter Barwell AFC, Cpl Martin Cook PMRAFNS.
Not forgotten
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2021, 18:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,907
Posted By kaitakbowler

Only when they open a pot of yoghurt. Hat Coat...

Only when they open a pot of yoghurt. Hat Coat please.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2021, 14:59
Replies: 16
Views: 8,000
Posted By kaitakbowler

Aeroplane Vs Building

I seem to remember a Lightning entering a line hut at WTM in 65/66?
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2021, 11:40
Replies: 144
Views: 40,932
Posted By kaitakbowler

I was a founder member, permanent staff, of 2503...

I was a founder member, permanent staff, of 2503 RAuxaf Sqn in 1979. The only advice I would offer is, listen, ask, soak up everything and above all, maintain a sense of humour. Good luck and thank...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2021, 16:06
Replies: 41
Views: 11,332
Posted By kaitakbowler

Crab, as I recall, the morning following the...

Crab, as I recall, the morning following the Tripoli raid Akr went into lockdown, first I knew of it was returning to base on the morning after the raid, greeted by 2 CVRT either side the gate. All...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2021, 17:17
Replies: 449
Views: 128,395
Posted By kaitakbowler

Came to Cottesmore from the USA, IIRC, USAF...

Came to Cottesmore from the USA, IIRC, USAF delivered a yank tank shortly after he arrived. Pontiac GTO comes to mind
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2021, 08:18
Replies: 449
Views: 128,395
Posted By kaitakbowler

He was CO at Cottesmore, '69, his son wasn't...

He was CO at Cottesmore, '69, his son wasn't Robin, was he?😉
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2020, 21:23
Replies: 10
Views: 4,736
Posted By kaitakbowler

Building @ (old)TPMH site

Looks like a huge project here. Anyone know?
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1280x698/tpmh_c2e322b1dd369005a74beaacc259311faca720c7.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2019, 22:19
Replies: 106
Views: 30,465
Posted By kaitakbowler

XM604, RIP rear crew

XM604, RIP rear crew
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2019, 08:46
Replies: 75
Views: 33,917
Posted By kaitakbowler

PUP. Once again wish there was a "Like"...

PUP.

Once again wish there was a "Like" button.

Well said.

PM
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2019, 22:26
Replies: 157
Views: 45,126
Posted By kaitakbowler

"If we are not here where the hell are we"

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1280x726/akr_1de8355f7aefc912f5d2b4a0155687dc566e50c3.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2019, 08:25
Replies: 52
Views: 12,475
Posted By kaitakbowler

www.gov.uk/government/news/dstl-bristow-trial-deve...

www.gov.uk/government/news/dstl-bristow-trial-develops-future-protection-against-hostile-uas

I guess 3 1/2 years isn't long enough for the trial results to bear fruit, in terms of procurement?
...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2018, 23:05
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By kaitakbowler

MQ maintenance

Marching in to our quarter at the REU,as it was then, I enquired of the families officer the possibility of redecoration, "no funds Paul, got plenty of paint, you can do it yourself if you like"....
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2018, 18:40
Replies: 57
Views: 15,033
Posted By kaitakbowler

Güt in the early eighties, CMC of the Sgts mess...

Güt in the early eighties, CMC of the Sgts mess (my boss) declares that he intends to sell 50,000 tickets , at DM1 each, for the christmas draw, which he does, selling the last ticket on the night. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2018, 09:17
Replies: 5
Views: 2,007
Posted By kaitakbowler

I would like to "fill out" the DT obit. a little....

I would like to "fill out" the DT obit. a little.

Ted joint up as an MT Technician, I first met him when he was a Jnr Tech at Gütersloh, a "singly" there was always something going on with Ted. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2018, 08:06
Replies: 5
Views: 2,007
Posted By kaitakbowler

Ted Atkins Ex RAF MRT Flt Lt

HEAVYWHALLEY.WORDPRESS.COM...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2018, 15:37
Replies: 217
Views: 68,776
Posted By kaitakbowler

I understand that when ISS won the CRL contract...

I understand that when ISS won the CRL contract they quickly closed most of the bowls as too difficult. Only Brize has AFAIK managed to stave off a full ISS takeover. (happy to hear of any more...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2018, 16:06
Replies: 21
Views: 4,034
Posted By kaitakbowler

Marshalling

A roomie of mine, Big A 1970, a Cpl Rigger on TASF marshalled a Victor tanker wingtip into the lighting stanchion on Alpha (may have been Bravo) dispersal. Not formally charged but quite long and...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2018, 08:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,638
Posted By kaitakbowler

Thanks guys, I've asked for more info, will...

Thanks guys, I've asked for more info, will update when he gets back to me. Time zones in play here.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2018, 15:15
Replies: 9
Views: 2,638
Posted By kaitakbowler

Help required, please.

I'm looking to help a friend who is researching his late fathers service record post 1945. He has a posting listed as "RAF WORL (NE)".

Anyone any ideas, please.

TIA

Paul M
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2018, 08:21
Replies: 16
Views: 4,275
Posted By kaitakbowler

I should add, he has my best wishes, I hope he...

I should add, he has my best wishes, I hope he didn't get "it" afterwards.

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Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2018, 08:18
Replies: 16
Views: 4,275
Posted By kaitakbowler

For balance, and yes I have been on major...

For balance, and yes I have been on major ceremonial parades, and marching on grass without losing step.

​​​​​​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBkUuzr7-qc

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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2018, 17:35
Replies: 38
Views: 7,651
Posted By kaitakbowler

Was also tried at Gut, coaches rolled up to the...

Was also tried at Gut, coaches rolled up to the Marienfeld quarters, cue chaos. (IIRC!!) it was 34ish years ago.

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Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2018, 17:49
Replies: 81
Views: 33,793
Posted By kaitakbowler

"Taxiable Percival Provost in my day." ISTR...

"Taxiable Percival Provost in my day."

ISTR a couple of Pembrokes at 4SofTT, Grumpy Chiefs for the use of.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2017, 09:43
Replies: 23
Views: 10,180
Posted By kaitakbowler

In conversation with a member of BA ground staff...

In conversation with a member of BA ground staff at Dulles, he told me that 3 things bought the airport to a standstill :-

Concorde.

Harrier.

The Reds.

Made us (SWMBO and I) quite proud.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2017, 16:44
Replies: 24
Views: 4,374
Posted By kaitakbowler

Once had a right hand seat down the 13 IGS at Kai...

Once had a right hand seat down the 13 IGS at Kai Tak.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2017, 15:46
Replies: 415
Views: 198,228
Posted By kaitakbowler

1981, Audi 80 GLS, 14,642DM from Intercars in...

1981, Audi 80 GLS, 14,642DM from Intercars in Brunssum. Our first car with a 5 speed box, great autobahn cruiser.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2017, 13:45
Replies: 39
Views: 17,726
Posted By kaitakbowler

Did my Falklands R&R on Pebble Island, FIGAS...

Did my Falklands R&R on Pebble Island, FIGAS uplift from MPA determined by the time of low tide in Elephant Bay as the beach was the runway. Hotel owner would determine which part of the beach gave...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2017, 22:14
Replies: 65
Views: 18,525
Posted By kaitakbowler

Thank you, I wonder if, like me, you can't hear...

Thank you, I wonder if, like me, you can't hear the William Tell overture without your fingers wanting to go ASDFLKJHG?

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Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2017, 09:00
Replies: 65
Views: 18,525
Posted By kaitakbowler

Ric, the PWFY etc was the circa '63 Pattern...

Ric, the PWFY etc was the circa '63 Pattern Recognition Technique (PRT) method used to get us up to 24wpm.

It's a long time ago now, the other pattern groups have long since faded, but it's...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2017, 17:57
Replies: 65
Views: 18,525
Posted By kaitakbowler

Ric. PWFY QULB etc etc.

Ric. PWFY QULB etc etc.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Aug 2017, 14:08
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,198,097
Posted By kaitakbowler

21x1000 retarded dropped at the end of a...

21x1000 retarded dropped at the end of a firepower demo in Epi bay, I think
in '72.

If memory serves, and it was a long time ago, they were delay fuzed, but the resultant ripple thumps still...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2017, 13:53
Replies: 14
Views: 2,836
Posted By kaitakbowler

But it is outside the hotel.

But it is outside the hotel.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2017, 08:00
Replies: 52
Views: 23,838
Posted By kaitakbowler

JS? Of white LR fame.

JS? Of white LR fame.
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