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Forum: Military Aviation

1st Nov 2022, 08:08

Replies: 112

How many RAF stations have swimming pools?

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Posted By Al Richey

I recall swimming there in 1973 while staging...

I recall swimming there in 1973 while staging through. Because there were no women allowed on station, swimming trunks were optional. Not a pretty sight.

Forum: Military Aviation

17th Oct 2021, 09:15

Replies: 40

GPI Mk7

Views: 13,611

Posted By Al Richey

Only just seen this thread but I can confirm they...

Only just seen this thread but I can confirm they were fitted to the Belfast. Made my job easier as they were incredibly accurate. In fact official advice was never to adjust them but to let them...

Forum: Military Aviation

3rd Apr 2018, 08:05

Replies: 71

1968 FLYING SCHOLARS?

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Posted By Al Richey

I'm another golden club member, although a few...

I'm another golden club member, although a few months ago. In my case August 1967 at Elmdon airport (now Birmingham International) on the Cessna 150. Fond memories

Forum: Military Aviation

26th Apr 2017, 08:30

Replies: 49

Time appears to be running out for the Belfast in Oz

Views: 17,673

Posted By Al Richey

On one of the final delivery flights to the...

On one of the final delivery flights to the knackers yard I was one of 21 on the flight deck. Have to admit it a bit of a squeeze.

Forum: Military Aviation

24th Sep 2016, 06:50

Replies: 49

Time appears to be running out for the Belfast in Oz

Views: 17,673

Posted By Al Richey

It was used as a cheap testbed for the Trident. ...

It was used as a cheap testbed for the Trident. Once the trials were complete it was not allowed to be used as it was deemed too expensive to maintain. However, I remember a couple of...

Forum: Military Aviation

22nd Jan 2016, 06:00

Replies: 127

New CDS Announced

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Posted By Al Richey

Also worked for him at the AWC. One of the best...

Also worked for him at the AWC. One of the best bosses I had and really pleased he has got the top job.

Forum: Military Aviation

15th Jan 2016, 06:47

Replies: 26

Shorts Belfast

Views: 7,588

Posted By Al Richey

Yes, all 10 aircraft were fitted with the...

Yes, all 10 aircraft were fitted with the equipment as it was used as a test bed for the Trident. Unfortunately it was decided that it was too expensive to maintain currency so it was not approved...

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