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Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2024, 18:27
Replies: 117
Views: 38,898
Posted By 1066

Jm1994 If you are concerned with what remains...

Jm1994
If you are concerned with what remains rotten with The State may I recommend " An Inconvenient Death" by Miles Goslett.
It covers the death of Doctor David Kelly, a MOD civil servant and UN...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 15:23
Replies: 265
Views: 79,395
Posted By 1066

Beamer, That rings so true! There was a real...

Beamer,
That rings so true!
There was a real culture clash between AT ops and the controlling AD approach. We were used to making our own, individual captain, decisions down route.
Another...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2024, 17:26
Replies: 265
Views: 79,395
Posted By 1066

Downwind.Maddl-LandThere Thanks for that. There...

Downwind.Maddl-LandThere
Thanks for that. There must have been some AD radar by July 17 because were told to hold off. We were holding out to the east on the centre line, in and out of the cloud at...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2024, 18:23
Replies: 265
Views: 79,395
Posted By 1066

Late to the party as befits an early Airbridge...

Late to the party as befits an early Airbridge pilot!! SLKOwft thanks for the pics of the Herc bomber. We took the No1 from British Wye northbound on one of the Jun/Jul airbridges. He described...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jan 2024, 11:55
Replies: 132
Views: 72,450
Posted By 1066

In the late 90's BA short haul at LGW, (EOG), had...

In the late 90's BA short haul at LGW, (EOG), had an anonymised extra fuel carried list. I can only recall it being published once. Captains could identify themselves via a PIN.
I was proud to be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Aug 2019, 16:30
Replies: 575
Views: 713,494
Posted By 1066

BA website today 5 August 2019, at 1120 BST,...

BA website today 5 August 2019, at 1120 BST, Update on,Proposed industrial action by BALPA
First sentence, " We have been working with the pilots’ union, BALPA, to reach an agreement on pay and we...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2019, 11:27
Replies: 32
Views: 12,906
Posted By 1066

The Colerne asbestos problem has been running for...

The Colerne asbestos problem has been running for some time. Prior to 3 AEF moving there from Hullavington, we "commuted" the Chipmunks on a daily basis while asbestos was allegedly removed from the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2019, 08:45
Replies: 61
Views: 26,879
Posted By 1066

Many thanks to AA62 et al for the Abingdon...

Many thanks to AA62 et al for the Abingdon answer. Not a drop zone I used! Did do the 4 jump course at PTS there in 66 or 67! I can remember the sound of the breaking ties, before the canopy...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2019, 13:44
Replies: 61
Views: 26,879
Posted By 1066

What was the drop zone used for the motorbike...

What was the drop zone used for the motorbike that Guy drove up and down the runway?
I may be wrong but I don't think it was Keevil or Hullavington.
AA62 must know!

1066
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2019, 17:51
Replies: 150
Views: 78,595
Posted By 1066

I have recently finished reading David Hill's...

I have recently finished reading David Hill's "Their Geatest Disgrace".
David, Thank You for your not inconsiderable efforts throughout this sordid saga culminating in your most revealing book. I...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2019, 18:38
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,096,489
Posted By 1066

Airline Influence

If it is true that SWA were a major push for the common type rating for the Max, (comments somewhere above in this thread that SWA could be in line for $1m per aircraft ordered if sim time was...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2019, 16:11
Replies: 908
Views: 1,093,423
Posted By 1066

I don't have the 737 Max QRH but this is from the...

I don't have the 737 Max QRH but this is from the 737NG QRH. I'm guessing, since B kept quiet about the MCAS it would be the same!

"RUNAWAY STABILIZER

Condition: Continuing rotation of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2019, 15:10
Replies: 24
Views: 6,704
Posted By 1066

I "advanced" to Spec Aircrew in '84,...

I "advanced" to Spec Aircrew in '84, automatically as an ex Flt Cdt.
Having accepted the pension arrangement I tried to make AVCs towards closing the pension gap only to be told No.
Not possible...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2019, 16:31
Replies: 150
Views: 78,595
Posted By 1066

Just signed. Funny smell if they want to destroy...

Just signed. Funny smell if they want to destroy the records of an accident that generated so much controversy.
Petition says that only 5 more signatures needed to go "live".
1066
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2019, 18:31
Replies: 116
Views: 32,226
Posted By 1066

Dougie, As you know by the 80's rank inflation,...

Dougie,
As you know by the 80's rank inflation, university entrants, and Spec Aircrew meant everyone was a Flt Lt and Fg Off aircrew became the rare breed.
Pontius,
I started the B as a 5 paper...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jan 2019, 10:07
Replies: 34
Views: 19,098
Posted By 1066

Thanks blue up! I was ready to make the same...

Thanks blue up! I was ready to make the same point. I think common type ratings extended by CBT still warrant more examination post Lion Air.
I remember a standby callout to operate an IAE...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2018, 18:19
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,826,289
Posted By 1066

I was at Oakington a couple of courses after the...

I was at Oakington a couple of courses after the attempted Varsity barrel roll. We understood the pilot chickened out when inverted and it was the co-pilot who closed the throttles when the a/c was...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2018, 17:47
Replies: 36
Views: 8,949
Posted By 1066

Wensleydale, Good to hear that some USAF...

Wensleydale,

Good to hear that some USAF were given a ride in our Sentries.
When I tried to get a ride in a USAF Awacs at Nellis in 87/88 I was turned down because "they could see inside the big...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2018, 19:05
Replies: 71
Views: 41,618
Posted By 1066

EASA FTLs When these were under consideration...

EASA FTLs
When these were under consideration by the EASA they were tasked, I’m guessing by the European Commission, with examining the available scientific data. The most recent scientific data had...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Dec 2017, 19:04
Replies: 632
Views: 433,669
Posted By 1066

WWW Thanks for the photo. First one we've...

WWW
Thanks for the photo. First one we've seen.
Is it off the end having failed to make a complete 90 turn to vacate 27?
Caught out on the rollout by the lowering vis going up the hill to the 09...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Dec 2017, 16:29
Replies: 632
Views: 433,669
Posted By 1066

Shame that the US Navy don't run the flight deck,...

Shame that the US Navy don't run the flight deck, sorry RW at BRS. Its not much bigger than a large carrier! Perhaps EZY and FR could fund the hull cost of the 145 after it's been pushed over the...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2016, 23:04
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,560,439
Posted By 1066

Quite right Ken. Oops! 1066

Quite right Ken. Oops!
1066
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2016, 18:57
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,560,439
Posted By 1066

RAF Hercules 60 today

Photo in yesterday's Sunday Telegraph Business section shows the first RAF Hercules handover ceremony at Lockheed Marietta 60 years ago today! Anyone with access to the online ST able to post it...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2016, 17:42
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,560,439
Posted By 1066

When I left regular service in 1990, on PVR at...

When I left regular service in 1990, on PVR at age 43, I had 24 years in blue, no ground tours. LXX had been my only officially numbered squadron. 1066, two UAS and 242.
After joining the Reserve...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2016, 18:48
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,560,439
Posted By 1066

Memories prompted by the name of Viv Thomas. ...

Memories prompted by the name of Viv Thomas.
The bow and arrow war, can't remember the Op name, but it was Vanatu, New Hebrides.
I was co pilot to Don Thompson, ex Belfasts, iirc. As alleged...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2016, 13:54
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,560,439
Posted By 1066

AA62 Thanks for the flat nylon tape info. I do...

AA62
Thanks for the flat nylon tape info. I do remember none of the ALMs being impressed with it!
1066
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2016, 12:25
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,560,439
Posted By 1066

So sorry to hear about Coffman. AA62 is quite...

So sorry to hear about Coffman. AA62 is quite right, without him this thread would not have happened. Legacy!
On the subject of mutual co-pilot training I remember when I started flying Hastings at...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2016, 12:56
Replies: 147
Views: 62,703
Posted By 1066

Good to see Bill McQueen mentioned. Excellent...

Good to see Bill McQueen mentioned. Excellent service to the C130 airbridge at Port Stanley. His forecast of a Z shaped jet stream gave us a 9hr 40mins record for a Herc PSA to ASI, 2/3 Sep82. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2016, 17:02
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,560,439
Posted By 1066

Re Dougie's photo, post 4156 There are a few of...

Re Dougie's photo, post 4156
There are a few of us, from the original Reservist Trial, who have operated Albert in the RAF, RAFVR and RAuxAF.

The rightly much admired Stu Vince "held my hand" to...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2015, 18:53
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,560,439
Posted By 1066

John Stapp sighted

In true "twitcher" style I am very pleased to report that I bumped into John at Sainsburys Bridgemead Swindon on Thurs 10 Dec. He looks no different from when I last saw him at Hullavington in '93. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2015, 21:05
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,560,439
Posted By 1066

Dean and AA62, I had not long been with 3AEF,...

Dean and AA62,
I had not long been with 3AEF, John Stapp finally retired as Boss about the same time, no coincidence I hope, when the Saint Athan fatal happened. The pilot had been guesting at...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2015, 16:21
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,560,439
Posted By 1066

Blue/Green/KD/Green/KD

Those with young children in the 80s may remember Mr Ben, the children's TV character.
The 2nd day of a Belize schedule in the late 70s we were all Mr Ben only Albert was our wardrobe. (Mr Ben used...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2015, 19:07
Replies: 41
Views: 8,512
Posted By 1066

TTN, Thanks for those thoughts. GSM + LSGC...

TTN,
Thanks for those thoughts.
GSM + LSGC were one of my thoughts.
Air Efficiency + Cadet Forces Medal is a possibility.
How about Korea + UN. They always go together.
Sunderlands based in...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2015, 15:42
Replies: 41
Views: 8,512
Posted By 1066

Can anyone help to guess the missing medals?

In the Memorial Hall at Royal Wootton Bassett within a display of medals there is a set of miniatures with the last two medals missing. They were rescued from a skip and the owner is unknown.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2015, 18:49
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,560,439
Posted By 1066

C130 icing tale

Back to the thread.
Op banner inbound to Wunstorf from Belfast. Went through some v heavy rain ice about 30 mins out. Dropped off the troops but as the R & R stops had a guaranteed time in Germany...
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