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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2024, 18:10
Replies: 224
Views: 45,969
Posted By XL189

Applied for mine 5 weeks ago, still waiting for...

Applied for mine 5 weeks ago, still waiting for it to arrive.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th May 2023, 14:57
Replies: 32
Views: 18,765
Posted By XL189

Looks like CLX the same aircraft had a heavy...

Looks like CLX the same aircraft had a heavy landing a few weeks back

(3) Cargolux 747-400 KABLAMMO!-SMASH AND GO 15 Apr 2023 - YouTube

LX-OCV

Thanks BFS Grad & hans brinker...
I stand...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2022, 18:45
Replies: 79
Views: 17,355
Posted By XL189

Sounds about as likely as a conversation I had...

Sounds about as likely as a conversation I had with a know it all who reckons all serving armed forces are issued with a "Military" passort which means they can travel anywhere worldwide without...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2021, 20:06
Replies: 77
Views: 14,703
Posted By XL189

Sadly not on the Victor K2! Green Satin was...

Sadly not on the Victor K2!
Green Satin was endured right to the bitter end!
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2021, 21:09
Replies: 77
Views: 14,703
Posted By XL189

Green Satin was a doppler radar giving...

Green Satin was a doppler radar giving groundspeed & drift angle.
3 dustbins in the Victor "back hatch", antenna just below facing down and an indicator in the cockpit
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2021, 20:40
Replies: 449
Views: 129,074
Posted By XL189

And me! :8

And me! :8
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2021, 12:52
Replies: 449
Views: 129,074
Posted By XL189

I am reminded of something I experienced many...

I am reminded of something I experienced many years ago when I left the RAF.
On the first day of my new job I wasn't the only new starter and it was obvious there were a few ex-service people about...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2020, 20:49
Replies: 48
Views: 12,972
Posted By XL189

His name isn't Walt, or Walter, it's Jacob

His name isn't Walt, or Walter, it's Jacob
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2020, 07:09
Replies: 268
Views: 145,189
Posted By XL189

Who really gives a sh*t about what was said over...

Who really gives a sh*t about what was said over the radio!
We should be celebrating the fact that nobody died after two aircraft collided.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2020, 16:40
Replies: 33
Views: 15,170
Posted By XL189

I've heard it has a lot of "repurposed" old kit...

I've heard it has a lot of "repurposed" old kit from the Sea King. Just how much life can you expect to squeeze out of kit that is 30+ years old?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2020, 09:33
Replies: 94
Views: 20,654
Posted By XL189

The answer is simple. The island is on the...

The answer is simple.

The island is on the right side.
If it wasn't on the right side it would be the wrong side!

:ugh:

I'll get my coat....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Jul 2020, 17:48
Replies: 4,469
Views: 643,299
Posted By XL189

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1080x720/kc46_210db1f02057a0a186b4d178918a8f2c6b108d2e.jpg


KC 46 66023 at Mildenhall today 22/07/20
(My image)
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2020, 10:31
Replies: 4
Views: 3,064
Posted By XL189

"Merlin chopper was unsafe to fly"

OK I know it's the Sun but really?

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12103649/helicopter-450m-delays-royal-navy-radar-system-tests-rain/
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2020, 15:42
Replies: 481
Views: 228,311
Posted By XL189

The flag is painted correctly as if it were...

The flag is painted correctly as if it were flying in the airstream.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2020, 18:38
Replies: 16
Views: 4,184
Posted By XL189

Now that is a bit special!

Now that is a bit special!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2020, 12:07
Replies: 30
Views: 11,738
Posted By XL189

How times have changed since I was there in the...

How times have changed since I was there in the early 80's when there were Shackleton, Victor, Canberra, Argosy, Gnat & JP!
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2020, 20:45
Replies: 60
Views: 32,050
Posted By XL189

They put one into Cosford a while ago and their...

They put one into Cosford a while ago and their runway is only 3700 feet!
It reversed back along the runway to take off!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2020, 22:28
Replies: 56
Views: 23,302
Posted By XL189

I spotted VC10 FAN at Fairford a few years back

I spotted VC10 FAN at Fairford a few years back
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Mar 2019, 08:08
Replies: 8
Views: 3,235
Posted By XL189

Has anyone seen the contract that goes with the...

Has anyone seen the contract that goes with the job?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2018, 14:35
Replies: 61
Views: 14,998
Posted By XL189

There was a similar demonstration in the Families...

There was a similar demonstration in the Families Club at Marham in the 80's closely followed by a repeat performance by one of the "Readers Wives" who thought she could do better!
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jul 2018, 19:18
Replies: 25
Views: 5,754
Posted By XL189

That's where spare wheels are stowed when doing a...

That's where spare wheels are stowed when doing a "Lone Ranger" sortie.
Just forward on the belly there is a square hatch about 4 feet square where a fly-away pack (FAP) would be loaded
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2018, 11:27
Replies: 29
Views: 6,234
Posted By XL189

How true? Very, as was always intended. Take...

How true?
Very, as was always intended.
Take a look at the AirTanker website (airtanker.co.uk/leasing)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jun 2018, 20:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,951
Posted By XL189

I'm 99% certain XH592 and XH593 were both there...

I'm 99% certain XH592 and XH593 were both there in 1982/3 as training aircraft and XA923 was in the museum
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Mar 2018, 19:08
Replies: 36
Views: 9,535
Posted By XL189

I wonder how the new "High Density" economy class...

I wonder how the new "High Density" economy class seating will go down with passengers.
Narrow seats & narrow aisle does not make for a good experience!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Feb 2018, 17:13
Replies: 22
Views: 4,253
Posted By XL189

In 2008 AeroMobile launched a system. ...

In 2008 AeroMobile launched a system.
AeroMobile's first customer was Emirates became when their 777 started to be modified.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Aug 2017, 09:47
Replies: 20
Views: 30,247
Posted By XL189

There is a lot more going on in the antenna tuner...

There is a lot more going on in the antenna tuner but basically if the antenna is too short the tuner "adds" wire by increasing inductance. Conversely if the antenna is too long capacitance is added....
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2017, 13:52
Replies: 1,109
Views: 552,661
Posted By XL189

I think SES can supply cartridges for most seats:...

I think SES can supply cartridges for most seats:

Ejection Seat Servicing & Ejection Seat Cartridges (http://www.ses-safety.com/product-service/ejection-seats/)
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