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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Oct 2021, 09:34
Replies: 4,079
Views: 313,116
Posted By JENKINS

My father talked of Tambaram! Naval cap and...

My father talked of Tambaram! Naval cap and standard building in background were my clues. In hospital, I fear; poor concentration and constant nursing, so Open House I regret. Ratmalana 1971 my only...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Oct 2021, 15:29
Replies: 4,079
Views: 313,116
Posted By JENKINS

Post 480 might indicate China Bay?

Post 480 might indicate China Bay?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2021, 17:45
Replies: 97
Views: 21,305
Posted By JENKINS

I'm with Blunty.

I'm with Blunty.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2021, 14:42
Replies: 28
Views: 9,708
Posted By JENKINS

"Erik the Half a Bee". Or so go the words of the...

"Erik the Half a Bee". Or so go the words of the song.. Excellent memories.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2021, 12:05
Replies: 9
Views: 3,120
Posted By JENKINS

I was there.

I was there.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Apr 2021, 09:37
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

Just a guess, GA Terminal, should one exist, at...

Just a guess, GA Terminal, should one exist, at Raratonga. So long since I passed through; I was wearing Desert Boots at the time, otherwise just about as shown. Rugby was the topic of discussion...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2021, 15:12
Replies: 62
Views: 18,104
Posted By JENKINS

And watched by me on my wall.

And watched by me on my wall.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Mar 2021, 15:33
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

Le Luc perhaps?

Le Luc perhaps?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2021, 10:28
Replies: 227
Views: 81,650
Posted By JENKINS

Leeming

I have noted elsewhere my thoughts on the nasty atmosphere which I encountered on my Leeming BFTS course in 1967/68. Even then Linton seemed far more enjoyable. I note other comments; Thud and...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2021, 09:45
Replies: 415
Views: 198,339
Posted By JENKINS

My parents were on Portadown; Father a civilian...

My parents were on Portadown; Father a civilian but travelling widely in Germany, a life of Riley. I drive the Benz which he bought, lovely to keep the memory in the family.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Feb 2021, 09:18
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

Terrific photographs: thanks, I am sure, from all...

Terrific photographs: thanks, I am sure, from all here. Stopped one lunchtime in local pub for lunch, somewhat perturbed to find that local burial was having a wake therein. Lovely countryside, and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2021, 20:02
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

RAF Docking perhaps?

RAF Docking perhaps?
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2021, 14:14
Replies: 449
Views: 128,515
Posted By JENKINS

Tinker

Nice to see, Shy Torque, a reference to a character, now dead, from the village in which I have lived since 1993. Tinker proved to be the sole individual in the village who would bother to give time...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2021, 14:33
Replies: 21
Views: 6,940
Posted By JENKINS

Oman Gendarmerie

During my Loan Service there was opportunity for long spells with OG at Khasab on the Mussandam. Aircraft, post Beaver days, were an Islander and occasionally a 206. Plenty of work in support of the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Dec 2020, 18:06
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

Lugano perhaps?

Lugano perhaps?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Dec 2020, 09:49
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

The zoo car park is more apparent here. I should...

The zoo car park is more apparent here. I should have breakfasted earlier. Grandchildren there several lockdowns ago; sadly they were released, ho-ho. Some of the production was hidden at .............
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Dec 2020, 13:46
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

Thanks. Norfolk was a guess, but Halifax country...

Thanks. Norfolk was a guess, but Halifax country narrows the search. Watching rugby first though.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Dec 2020, 10:25
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

RAF East Wretham?

RAF East Wretham?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Dec 2020, 17:58
Replies: 55
Views: 16,185
Posted By JENKINS

Witness my Welsh cynicism, BA/BY.

Witness my Welsh cynicism, BA/BY.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Dec 2020, 17:03
Replies: 55
Views: 16,185
Posted By JENKINS

The Royal Air Force, I believe relies on a single...

The Royal Air Force, I believe relies on a single runway field in UK for its transport fleet. Their experts will, I imagine, have carried out a feasibility study.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2020, 17:31
Replies: 663
Views: 168,884
Posted By JENKINS

Ten years on......

Ten years on......
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Dec 2020, 09:02
Replies: 13
Views: 3,823
Posted By JENKINS

Backing up a previous comment, FIGAS Islanders...

Backing up a previous comment, FIGAS Islanders the best I ever flew, and the care of the machines superb.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Dec 2020, 14:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,823
Posted By JENKINS

10 hours 35 my longest, Calcutta to Penang. On...

10 hours 35 my longest, Calcutta to Penang. On the day of an Atlantic crossing, Iceland to Canada would have been possible, lovely tailwind, but I went into Narsaauaq just to put it 'up my sleeve.' ...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2020, 17:27
Replies: 77
Views: 25,559
Posted By JENKINS

Should our new-found freedom allow travel to...

Should our new-found freedom allow travel to Salisbury, Elsdon remembered in lovely Saint Thomas church, with decent breakfast in cafe opposite.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2020, 11:44
Replies: 77
Views: 25,559
Posted By JENKINS

Amazing to see the names; students, passing...

Amazing to see the names; students, passing acquaintances from various pubs, and so on. One in the latest with whom I shared a soccer tour in Cyprus from Muharraq for example, all bring memories. ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Nov 2020, 20:34
Replies: 30
Views: 5,487
Posted By JENKINS

Drifting, there also was a Cessna 337 at Preston...

Drifting, there also was a Cessna 337 at Preston Candover.

As for AA, perhaps Andy Walton was there.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Nov 2020, 09:05
Replies: 4,237
Views: 653,983
Posted By JENKINS

Wing Commander Gibbs was the pseudonym for HRH in...

Wing Commander Gibbs was the pseudonym for HRH in WW2, that was the easy bit. Several photographs of that time in the cockpit appear on Interweb, none helping with aircraft ident though one appeared...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2020, 20:54
Replies: 4,237
Views: 653,983
Posted By JENKINS

Lockheed L12, Wing Commander Gibbs flying?

Lockheed L12, Wing Commander Gibbs flying?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2020, 19:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,219
Posted By JENKINS

Wilson-Clark appears to have flushed out the info.

Wilson-Clark appears to have flushed out the info.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2020, 09:08
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

Yes, it is Charters Towers, once a major gold...

Yes, it is Charters Towers, once a major gold mining spot. A bit easy, but an excuse to look at that handsome aircraft. Great Britain had little to compete at the time, and France equally bereft...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2020, 15:47
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

I gather that there may have been lots of digging...

I gather that there may have been lots of digging ici as well....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Nov 2020, 14:02
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

Redhill perhaps?

Redhill perhaps?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Nov 2020, 10:45
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

Subsidiary runway at a Royal Air Force training...

Subsidiary runway at a Royal Air Force training station in the late 1960's. Some of those marks on runway look very familiar.

Just fishing!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Oct 2020, 20:54
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

Yes, Socotra in its original state as RAF Ras...

Yes, Socotra in its original state as RAF Ras Karma. WW2 use by Blenheims from Aden is well documented, with a photograph elsewhere showing a bare Wellington frame. Use in 1960's indicates Valetta...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Oct 2020, 19:17
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,873
Posted By JENKINS

I find that this was not part of the Aden...

I find that this was not part of the Aden Protectorate, but had closer links than did Hodeida which had none. My little sister, now in the Land of the Long White Cloud, would pass a finger across...
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