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Forum: Middle East
17th Sep 2020, 02:08
Replies: 24
Views: 25,230
Posted By Islandlad

When you don't make any contribution for the...

When you don't make any contribution for the benefits you receive, expect everything for free, live the high life, while others graft and pay their full wack, like tax, then moan and complain that...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Sep 2020, 04:54
Replies: 27
Views: 7,906
Posted By Islandlad

Sadly the low pass 'record' is held by a C130 at...

Sadly the low pass 'record' is held by a C130 at South CerneyRAF pilot 'in deadly game of chicken'A jury watched video film yesterday showing the moment an army private was killed in an alleged game...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2020, 11:18
Replies: 99
Views: 32,109
Posted By Islandlad

Why was it formed in the place?

Why was it formed in the place?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2020, 04:43
Replies: 26
Views: 5,561
Posted By Islandlad

A bit harsh for 1mm :E

A bit harsh for 1mm :E
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2020, 04:22
Replies: 124
Views: 36,633
Posted By Islandlad

[color=#333333][/i] It is a fair point. I...

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It is a fair point. I did make the comment.

New? Nothing at all. It has been done before. But do you really want to bite? I'm sure you will get all hot and bothered about...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Aug 2020, 09:11
Replies: 14
Views: 1,259
Posted By Islandlad

What have you posted this for? You are not doing...

What have you posted this for? You are not doing anything about it yourself. You even explain why. It is clearly not un-noticed. You have noticed it. There are not that many southern European...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2020, 08:49
Replies: 24
Views: 10,249
Posted By Islandlad

Danny Keay has a hobby digging up the dead. He...

Danny Keay has a hobby digging up the dead. He also sells books about his exploits. Self righteous?

"I understand the financial burden, but if they're not doing it right they shouldn't do it at...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2020, 08:26
Replies: 124
Views: 36,633
Posted By Islandlad

Is it true that the Argentinean radar was allowed...

Is it true that the Argentinean radar was allowed to keep radiating to ensure they knew the Sea Harriers were up?


Plenty of them. Not a lot of noise. Maybe they would rather there was not a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2020, 04:53
Replies: 10
Views: 3,833
Posted By Islandlad

If ever one video told us the Cold War is well...

If ever one video told us the Cold War is well and truly over, that was it. Loads of solar farms, car parks and housing estates. Fortunately it didn't end up in a smoking hole, going the way of most...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Aug 2020, 04:24
Replies: 46
Views: 32,388
Posted By Islandlad

... and other parts .. now very unmated...

... and other parts

.. now very unmated again ....

I'm sure they will make a full recovery.
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2020, 04:06
Replies: 92
Views: 27,771
Posted By Islandlad

Exactly what's required when flying out of these...

Exactly what's required when flying out of these third world countries

.... according to information supplied by the operator, the Supervising Training Captain “had already failed the First...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2020, 03:51
Replies: 575
Views: 212,419
Posted By Islandlad

Sort it; once and for all

It may be.time to free the people of the oppressive regime and by doing so keep the rest of us safe. Get China on side and you are in business.

What's Donald gonna do today? :confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2020, 03:34
Replies: 45
Views: 10,956
Posted By Islandlad

Lonewolf has used some interesting language in...

Lonewolf has used some interesting language in the last few days but I would say that the above attributes are EXACTLY what is required of a military man and woman :E there is nothing superior to a...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2020, 03:00
Replies: 45
Views: 10,956
Posted By Islandlad

A time line not checked for accuracy - ...

A time line not checked for accuracy -

Wesley Anthony Brown (April 3, 1927 – May 22, 2012) was the first African-American graduate of the United States Naval Academy...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2020, 21:29
Replies: 45
Views: 10,956
Posted By Islandlad

Bringing the subject up was always going to be...

Bringing the subject up was always going to be controversial. When does a trainee become a fighter pilot?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2020, 17:12
Replies: 45
Views: 10,956
Posted By Islandlad

I too wish her every success and a long,...

I too wish her every success and a long, successful career.

However, Herod, I take issue with your statement. Sadly, the numbers were made to look good many years. The outcome was not a good one....
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2020, 10:26
Replies: 12
Views: 5,399
Posted By Islandlad

Top Secret - for who? The owners knew they were...

Top Secret - for who? The owners knew they were there. Did the US think the USSR didn't know we knew? Or were these 'scare' maps to get more funding?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2020, 16:05
Replies: 27
Views: 8,339
Posted By Islandlad

Is it owned by the Association? When did they...

Is it owned by the Association? When did they acquire it?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jul 2020, 04:47
Replies: 86
Views: 20,043
Posted By Islandlad

Could it be that the VC10 was similar to the 707?...

Could it be that the VC10 was similar to the 707? How many production aircraft look like the VC10 and how many look like the 737? And nothing looks like the Comet - which looked very 'German'. And...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2020, 11:53
Replies: 220
Views: 53,237
Posted By Islandlad

I think you may be a bit off track ... and I...

I think you may be a bit off track
... and I don't mean Basuto
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2020, 11:24
Replies: 220
Views: 53,237
Posted By Islandlad

Exercise your freedom of speech. Keep typing....

Exercise your freedom of speech. Keep typing. Keep 'explaining'. I don't know you. I don't know if you are a racist. It's not for me to judge. 'Deeds not words'. Keep talking. There are clear racist...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2020, 03:10
Replies: 220
Views: 53,237
Posted By Islandlad

OK - have it your way. If the media turn against...

OK - have it your way. If the media turn against the RAF, and they could easily, it may be 617 consigned to history. This is seriously controversial stuff in these times. Petitions to keep an...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2020, 18:55
Replies: 220
Views: 53,237
Posted By Islandlad

Agree. 617 is not the only squadron in the RAF....

Agree. 617 is not the only squadron in the RAF. This thread, when read by outsiders, puts quite a spotlight on the institution which clearly does not want to be seen as racist. Removing the plaque...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2020, 06:01
Replies: 220
Views: 53,237
Posted By Islandlad

I have though about not responding to this...

I have though about not responding to this thread. What I write will not be received well by many contributors. Here we go.

What the men of 617 did that night was heroic. They deserve the title....
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2020, 08:27
Replies: 251
Views: 101,716
Posted By Islandlad

Major thread drift but I will just say this....

Major thread drift but I will just say this. POWs. Shame on you; shame on their memory.

According to the findings of the Tokyo Tribunal...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2020, 18:09
Replies: 251
Views: 101,716
Posted By Islandlad

They may be a bit pissed off now the fire is out...

They may be a bit pissed off now the fire is out :eek:
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2020, 15:30
Replies: 251
Views: 101,716
Posted By Islandlad

Could not have put it better myself. Flushing a...

Could not have put it better myself. Flushing a hot deck could even cool the air from below. Even if it was a byproduct of the list it probably did something.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2020, 13:10
Replies: 251
Views: 101,716
Posted By Islandlad

Could that 10° be to drain water from one side...

Could that 10° be to drain water from one side and out the other?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jul 2020, 10:35
Replies: 6
Views: 3,610
Posted By Islandlad

What is the going rate for a P51D or a P40 in...

What is the going rate for a P51D or a P40 in barn condition?

This looks like a well known collection waiting to come up for sale.

Anthing else out there waiting for the owners to pass on?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2020, 10:30
Replies: 251
Views: 101,716
Posted By Islandlad

On her side? Any photos or links? When did that...

On her side? Any photos or links? When did that happen?
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jul 2020, 09:02
Replies: 59
Views: 33,191
Posted By Islandlad

Getting their License from the Xerox and Brother...

Getting their License from the Xerox and Brother School of Flying? :E
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2020, 10:42
Replies: 46
Views: 9,105
Posted By Islandlad

The tactics of the second conflict reflect the...

The tactics of the second conflict reflect the way the RFC/RAF - Offensive - and the Imperial Air Service - Defensive ended WW1. In Spain the Germans replayed 1918 and won. It was not until the...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2020, 08:06
Replies: 12
Views: 6,388
Posted By Islandlad

Looking at all the videos now. Very interesting...

Looking at all the videos now. Very interesting and beautiful.

These pilots fly there every day. Nothing to add. I'm going to step back and say no more.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2020, 06:54
Replies: 12
Views: 6,388
Posted By Islandlad

Until next week when the bloke fails to hold the...

Until next week when the bloke fails to hold the gate or a tyre failure swings it into the restricted space. Or turns left into the gate thinking it was open. There was no shortage of runway. I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jul 2020, 05:34
Replies: 24
Views: 5,217
Posted By Islandlad

Catching up. Better late than never. Started to...

Catching up. Better late than never. Started to go out of fashion after about 1939. There will be people defending it in some convoluted way. That will tell us more about them than the Swastika...
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