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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

2nd Oct 2023, 19:14

Replies: 16

RAF 1980's Victor K2 Co-Pilots

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Posted By COYB

RAF 1980's Victor K2 Co-Pilots

I have had an interest in this venerable aircraft, ever seeing one at an airshow as a teenager, in particular the K2 tanker variant during the latter part of the types career.

After listening to a...

Forum: Private Flying

24th Jan 2022, 10:44

Replies: 10

Class2 Medical and Self Declaration

Views: 2,278

Posted By COYB

It's amazing how many times this question comes...

It's amazing how many times this question comes up with my fellow light aircraft pilots, be it PPL, LAPL etc. We think we know the answers, but would it be great for the CAA to properly publish the...

Forum: Military Aviation

24th Jan 2022, 10:38

Replies: 32

Colerne Airfield

Views: 13,015

Posted By COYB

Do any forumites have any updates on the future...

Do any forumites have any updates on the future of Colerne as an airfield? I understand the BUAS flying element will be relocating to Yeovilton from Boscombe in the near future, the admin will also...

Forum: Private Flying

8th Oct 2019, 09:14

Replies: 16

5 punctures in 2 years, any ideas?

Views: 3,124

Posted By COYB

Thanks for your replies. It appears our...

Thanks for your replies.

It appears our maintenance outfit have been using rubbish budget tyres and we are now going to replace the blown one with a top-of-the-range Goodyear. So fingers crossed....

Forum: Private Flying

7th Oct 2019, 11:06

Replies: 16

5 punctures in 2 years, any ideas?

Views: 3,124

Posted By COYB

5 punctures in 2 years, any ideas?

I'm a member of a syndicate that operates a PA38 out of Kemble, in the last 2 years we have had 5 punctures! In decades of flying (20 in this syndicate alone) I’d never encountered a flat tyre/blow...

Forum: Military Aviation

23rd Jul 2019, 08:02

Replies: 32

Colerne Airfield

Views: 13,015

Posted By COYB

I really hope it's true that there are some...

I really hope it's true that there are some people hoping to buy the airfield, I think Azimghur barracks (21 Sigs) will be there until 2031 (according to wiki...). From what I've learnt the two...

Forum: Military Aviation

23rd Jul 2019, 07:55

Replies: 10

Six Weeks of Blenheim Summer

Views: 3,163

Posted By COYB

I've just finished reading 'Six Weeks of Blenheim...

I've just finished reading 'Six Weeks of Blenheim Summer', a well written book, sad to learn the number left from his band of 24 men, I'd like to find out about the rest of his RAF career, he retired...

Forum: Military Aviation

22nd Jul 2019, 09:27

Replies: 32

Colerne Airfield

Views: 13,015

Posted By COYB

Colerne Airfield

Dear all,

Does anyone know what the situation and the long term plan at Colerne Airfield is?

Originally the airfield was planned for closure in 2018, then I read back in March this year that...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

19th Dec 2016, 15:56

Replies: 5

RAF Service No.

Views: 1,961

Posted By COYB

looks like your man joined in the 1946 - 1948...

looks like your man joined in the 1946 - 1948 period:

4017000 to 4029999 Dec 1946 Regular enlistments Non ATC Cardington.

RAF/RAF OR Service Numbers...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

30th Apr 2016, 10:12

Replies: 1

Flying Instructor Jobs Bristol/Glos area

Views: 1,305

Posted By COYB

Flying Instructor Jobs Bristol/Glos area

I've been a keen PPL'er for 25 years and have accumulated in region of 700 hours. I've reached a point in my career where I could opt for redundancy (in a job that I've grown to dislike), I've always...

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