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Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2021, 19:29
Replies: 132
Views: 37,223
Posted By Odanrot

Ex Fast Jets, make that two. Well said

Ex Fast Jets, make that two. Well said
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2021, 10:31
Replies: 39
Views: 9,100
Posted By Odanrot

Just read that bit in your book - a bloody good...

Just read that bit in your book - a bloody good read, so thank you, not only for helping me pass time in lockdown, but for what you and the boys did nearly 40 years ago.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2021, 08:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,771
Posted By Odanrot

Indeed, but at least my hearing won’t be impaired...

Indeed, but at least my hearing won’t be impaired for a week. Back to normal, if any of us were ever normal, next year.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2021, 19:13
Replies: 449
Views: 128,643
Posted By Odanrot

Obviously you never found out, but, as a lot of...

Obviously you never found out, but, as a lot of people find on forums there’s nothing to match a fat finger when you’re typing.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2021, 11:15
Replies: 449
Views: 128,643
Posted By Odanrot

When I was still serving, my wife and I were in a...

When I was still serving, my wife and I were in a country restaurant celebrating our wedding anniversary and when we were ordering our desert the waitress took the order and retired, only to reappear...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2020, 19:53
Replies: 227
Views: 81,789
Posted By Odanrot

Syerston 68 - great place. The main driver in...

Syerston 68 - great place.
The main driver in decisions concerning real estate is money. I know I wrote the the papers that informed those decisions nearly 30 years ago. The high-priced-help just...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2020, 20:15
Replies: 86
Views: 29,833
Posted By Odanrot

I don’t post much and some of the comments here...

I don’t post much and some of the comments here are probably part of the reason.
The photo, or a copy of it, hangs in my study as I’m in it and it is a Wing Photo of part of the RAFG Strike/Attack...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2020, 14:31
Replies: 220
Views: 53,528
Posted By Odanrot

The first action to airbrush the dog’s name from...

The first action to airbrush the dog’s name from history has just been taken. The Vikings plundered, killed and raped thousands of ancient Britons, yet sensible people are not offended by people of...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2020, 14:12
Replies: 220
Views: 53,528
Posted By Odanrot

The Sqn flew a formation into Upper Heyford using...

The Sqn flew a formation into Upper Heyford using Nigger as the callsign - it caused a bit of a fuss. Not the best decision of that week and from then on it changed to Black Dog.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2020, 12:19
Replies: 220
Views: 53,528
Posted By Odanrot

There must be thousands of books on sale...

There must be thousands of books on sale worldwide with the word “Nigger” printed In them, some telling the story of slavery. Clearly, we must make It illegal to own one then gather them up and burn...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2020, 19:47
Replies: 1,144
Views: 616,307
Posted By Odanrot

Where do you get the idea that anyone here feels...

Where do you get the idea that anyone here feels that his “mistake” was anything other than unintentional? The discussion is about possibilities of how it happened and being discussed by professional...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2020, 19:14
Replies: 1,144
Views: 616,307
Posted By Odanrot

There is also the fact that the Hawk behaves as a...

There is also the fact that the Hawk behaves as a straight wing aeroplane whereas the Hunter a swept wing aeroplane, and therein lies the difference.
In a Hawk max CL comes as you achieve light...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2020, 14:13
Replies: 283
Views: 204,196
Posted By Odanrot

From your experience? Do you have experience of...

From your experience? Do you have experience of tellIng a passenger to eject? Telling someone what to do In a classroom is very different from what they might or might not do in a very frightening...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2020, 15:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,344
Posted By Odanrot

I bet he knew all about self-isolation. ...

I bet he knew all about self-isolation.

Thank you sir.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2020, 13:31
Replies: 65
Views: 35,206
Posted By Odanrot

Thumbs up There I was cruising the North German Plain at...

There I was cruising the North German Plain at 420kts, 250ft when an F16 appeared in my 10 o’clock turning left. He rolled out in my 12 o’clock about a mile ahead. Without manoeuvring at all I...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2019, 13:36
Replies: 11
Views: 4,043
Posted By Odanrot

that was banned by 1Gp.

that was banned by 1Gp.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2019, 10:50
Replies: 19
Views: 6,300
Posted By Odanrot

There’s only one thing you need to know about...

There’s only one thing you need to know about AAR, and that is that there are only two sorts of pilots that do it.

Those that have f****d up behind a tanker and those that are in the queue.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2019, 20:45
Replies: 23
Views: 18,414
Posted By Odanrot

In the 60s I flew the Canberra and on one...

In the 60s I flew the Canberra and on one occasion got to 53,000ft dressed in the same kit I flew in at 250Ft. It was definitely designed for 250ft.

At that great height MCrit and stalling speed...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2019, 21:06
Replies: 40
Views: 16,194
Posted By Odanrot

Struggling with some of this, thought it was a...

Struggling with some of this, thought it was a question why RAF Sqn Cdrs are called Boss.
My first Boss was Sir on first encounter each day then Boss, same on second etc ........... Then, when I was...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2019, 20:54
Replies: 357
Views: 220,599
Posted By Odanrot

What he said, spot on viz

What he said,

spot on viz
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2019, 21:50
Replies: 61
Views: 21,086
Posted By Odanrot

Well as I’m here, prior to Tornado I always...

Well as I’m here, prior to Tornado I always thought my feet passing his head was a good clue that I wasn’t happy.

When Tornado came in we started off being told that “Both” was the best selection,...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2019, 21:36
Replies: 357
Views: 220,599
Posted By Odanrot

Mmmmmmm? Don’t post too much, normally wait for...

Mmmmmmm? Don’t post too much, normally wait for Beagle to tell me what I think.

Having been a stude, instructor and standards Flt Cdr at Valley, as well as spending my RAF life shifting soil I...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2019, 21:05
Replies: 67
Views: 23,518
Posted By Odanrot

I was in the tower at Valley for this incident...

I was in the tower at Valley for this incident and in the bar with said pilot after he was plucked out of the Irish sea and I knew him well. This post is defamatory and a total load of bo££ocks.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2019, 19:38
Replies: 11
Views: 6,460
Posted By Odanrot

Yes I do. He was my QFI at RAF Syerston in 1968....

Yes I do. He was my QFI at RAF Syerston in 1968. A Flying Officer who just didn’t bother to take the B Exam to get promoted to Flt Lt. He came to be an instructor following a tour in the Middle East...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2019, 21:12
Replies: 398
Views: 267,546
Posted By Odanrot

Excellent. BS defeated- he’s a mate of mine too.

Excellent. BS defeated- he’s a mate of mine too.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2019, 21:00
Replies: 398
Views: 267,546
Posted By Odanrot

So let me get this straight, the Chief of the Air...

So let me get this straight, the Chief of the Air Staff, a previous Tornado pilot, Sqn Cdr, Stn Cdr current on the jet but only as a VSO, has an ex Harrier Pilot, now Tornado Stn Cdr as his nav, with...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2019, 19:43
Replies: 138
Views: 88,813
Posted By Odanrot

Another thought. Soon, like 3 days, it’s the...

Another thought. Soon, like 3 days, it’s the anniversary of the Kemble head on in 1971. John Haddock died in that accident. He was my first QFI at Syerston. Not an easy man to get to know but the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2019, 19:30
Replies: 138
Views: 88,813
Posted By Odanrot

When little joe was asked what he wanted to be...

When little joe was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up he replied, a fighter pilot!

Dont’t be silly his mother replied, you can’t do both!
I remember 1980 (I think) when I helped convert...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2018, 21:35
Replies: 30
Views: 12,688
Posted By Odanrot

I was an 18 year old Pilot Officer amending AP129...

I was an 18 year old Pilot Officer amending AP129 in Ops Wg HQ at Little Rissington when Al made his point. Now I’m 68, retired after flying 5000 hrs in RAF fast jets. Never flew under Tower Bridge...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2016, 16:43
Replies: 15
Views: 6,845
Posted By Odanrot

Two gentlemen. I was a QFI with Steve at...

Two gentlemen.

I was a QFI with Steve at Valley and worked with Heinz when he was Chief Test Pilot at BAE Dunsfold in the Eighties. We delivered Hawks to Saudi together. The bug.. :mad:decided to...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2016, 19:03
Replies: 127
Views: 29,266
Posted By Odanrot

A first class choice for CDS. The appointment is...

A first class choice for CDS. The appointment is made by the PM and needs HM's approval it is not a rotational post - any more.

Peachy got it because he impressed the PM in his previous...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2015, 17:27
Replies: 96
Views: 33,497
Posted By Odanrot

Finningly Boy. Firstly, I obviously have...

Finningly Boy.

Firstly, I obviously have more confidence in the British electorate than do you, although probably not much. Secondly, rather than putting JC in No 10 and totally destroying the...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2015, 19:23
Replies: 96
Views: 33,497
Posted By Odanrot

As an aside if I recall correctly you 'only'...

As an aside if I recall correctly you 'only' needed 5 O levels back in the day to be able to apply for Pilot.

Am I correct?

Would 5 GCSE's get me in now if so?

Back on topic, sort of,...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2015, 15:55
Replies: 96
Views: 33,497
Posted By Odanrot

Pr00ne. No he was more the quiet Jeremy Corbyn...

Pr00ne. No he was more the quiet Jeremy Corbyn type. Now that was 3 quid well spent.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2015, 10:00
Replies: 96
Views: 33,497
Posted By Odanrot

Remember it all too well, really disrupted...

Remember it all too well, really disrupted day-to-day training and the producer/director was a PITA left-wing pinko.

Most of the Valley Hawk flying was done by the staff, very little was student...
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