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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Aug 2019, 14:11
Replies: 11
Views: 3,379
Posted By GLIDER 90

Thanks much appreciated, I always imagined that...

Thanks much appreciated, I always imagined that in that era you would have more controllers on a busy flying station as you say. Rather than in todays airforce as technology has changed so much you...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Aug 2019, 17:04
Replies: 11
Views: 3,379
Posted By GLIDER 90

Question RAF Air Traffic Control?

Hello All

1/ How many staff were there on a typical RAF flying station in Air Traffic Control in the 60's & 70's era?
2/ Did you work in the tower to gain experience first before moving...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Aug 2019, 15:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,670
Posted By GLIDER 90

Thanks, I will give them a ring.

Thanks, I will give them a ring.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Aug 2019, 14:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,670
Posted By GLIDER 90

Question Vulcan Squadron Prints?

Afternoon All

Anyone know if Squadron Prints produced a print for each Vulcan squadron in the operational days. Have looked on their website but could only see a few of which I already have.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Aug 2019, 15:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,356
Posted By GLIDER 90

Not seen any WW2 Air Ministry Films, but have...

Not seen any WW2 Air Ministry Films, but have seen Where The Big Birds Fly about a Vulcan flying in Canada. Also flight 618 Vulcan flying to Cyprus plus other training films from that era.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jul 2019, 08:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,342
Posted By GLIDER 90

That makes sense especially if you were...

That makes sense especially if you were displaying at Fairford.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jul 2019, 10:52
Replies: 10
Views: 2,342
Posted By GLIDER 90

Question RAF Display Callsigns?

Over the years with RAF aircraft going abroad & in the UK appearing at airshows and doing displays. Did they use the callsign they had flown in on or did they use their aircraft type?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jul 2019, 08:42
Replies: 15
Views: 5,368
Posted By GLIDER 90

Talking of flight numbers did the RAF over the...

Talking of flight numbers did the RAF over the years when attending an airshow in the UK or abroad, use the callsign they flew in with or did they use the aircraft type for the display?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jul 2019, 16:46
Replies: 47
Views: 34,167
Posted By GLIDER 90

That's up to you!!!

That's up to you!!!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jul 2019, 15:37
Replies: 47
Views: 34,167
Posted By GLIDER 90

Talking When you start collecting sick bags, I think it's...

When you start collecting sick bags, I think it's time to book an appointment with the doc!!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jul 2019, 13:31
Replies: 47
Views: 34,167
Posted By GLIDER 90

Smile Well look forward to next years Plane spotting...

Well look forward to next years Plane spotting programme!!
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2019, 18:19
Replies: 32
Views: 20,754
Posted By GLIDER 90

Very true that I worked at EMA about that time,...

Very true that I worked at EMA about that time, and each night out on the ramp I would see DC-3, DC-6, Belfasts, Convair 580s, DC-8s B727s etc and did a few wheel changes on some.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Jul 2019, 19:28
Replies: 36
Views: 15,798
Posted By GLIDER 90

Climate protesters are planning on bringing...

Climate protesters are planning on bringing disruption to London Heathrow Airport this summer, by unleashing drones at the airport. I hope that the authorities clamp down hard on these lot we don't...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jul 2019, 17:08
Replies: 45
Views: 11,894
Posted By GLIDER 90

The AvgasDinosaur Thanks for that, the first...

The AvgasDinosaur

Thanks for that, the first one I saw was in the 90's when I worked at East Midlands Airport a impressive aircraft to watch. Like someone said in an earlier post they are...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jul 2019, 19:19
Replies: 45
Views: 11,894
Posted By GLIDER 90

No there is not any UK based AN-124 to my...

No there is not any UK based AN-124 to my knowledge, they come to the UK quite frequently the first one I saw was in the 90's.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jul 2019, 17:18
Replies: 45
Views: 11,894
Posted By GLIDER 90

aloominumtoob Thanks for the information...

aloominumtoob

Thanks for the information much appreciated, i was looking on you tube and was watching a video about Antonov Design Bureau An 124 it was a very interesting documentary about the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jul 2019, 12:06
Replies: 45
Views: 11,894
Posted By GLIDER 90

Question Antonov AN-124-100?

Afternoon All

With recently watching a you tube video on the Antonov AN-124-100, with far as I know there is the standard flight deck crew of five. How many extra crew do they normally carry? in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jun 2019, 16:30
Replies: 62
Views: 36,747
Posted By GLIDER 90

Used to load up EP on the ramp.

Used to load up EP on the ramp.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jun 2019, 15:36
Replies: 16
Views: 2,994
Posted By GLIDER 90

Wish I never bothered!!

Wish I never bothered!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jun 2019, 14:02
Replies: 16
Views: 2,994
Posted By GLIDER 90

I hope so!! with seeing these flights that were...

I hope so!! with seeing these flights that were taking place nearly every sunday, it has always cropped up in my mind as to where these flights were going.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jun 2019, 10:54
Replies: 16
Views: 2,994
Posted By GLIDER 90

I didn't imagine it!!

I didn't imagine it!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jun 2019, 18:56
Replies: 16
Views: 2,994
Posted By GLIDER 90

Question Vulcan Long Shot Qustion?

Have got a bit of a long shot question here for anyone with a good memory! In the 1970's I used to live near the flight path of RAF Waddington and every sunday more or less a Vulcan would take off...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th May 2019, 08:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,691
Posted By GLIDER 90

Thanks All, I have read various books on the...

Thanks All, I have read various books on the Lancaster during WW2 but they failed to mention it's callsign when on a mission, or when landing back at base. Will have to look at those films PN.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th May 2019, 19:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,691
Posted By GLIDER 90

Question WW2 Lancaster & B-17 Callsigns?

Evening All

Having looked on the internet for WW2 Lancaster & B-17 callsigns used in WW2, but could not find anything online. Does anyone know of the format used during that era.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2019, 14:19
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,242,490
Posted By GLIDER 90

Yes very sad news with both crashes happening,...

Yes very sad news with both crashes happening, but I'm afraid I don't have any faith in the glass cockpit aircraft. Should have stuck with the flight analogue instruments.
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Mar 2019, 18:03
Replies: 6
Views: 4,586
Posted By GLIDER 90

+TSRA You have answered my question with the...

+TSRA

You have answered my question with the UK have different terms for been in the circuit, compared to Canada & USA. Why don't they just make everything standard across the globe and this would...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Mar 2019, 13:57
Replies: 14
Views: 3,263
Posted By GLIDER 90

Thanks All.

Thanks All.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Mar 2019, 17:28
Replies: 6
Views: 4,586
Posted By GLIDER 90

Question Deadside or Upwind?

Evening All

When joining the circuit for the active runway to land, and approaching from non-active side of the pattern that is deadside why should we call this Upwind as when departing the active...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Mar 2019, 20:53
Replies: 14
Views: 3,263
Posted By GLIDER 90

Remember seeing them practising over waddo in the...

Remember seeing them practising over waddo in the 70's and at Marham. Very noisy indeed spoke to an AEO once who was at waddo and said they could not hear the noise inside the aircraft, like everyone...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Mar 2019, 13:59
Replies: 14
Views: 3,263
Posted By GLIDER 90

Question Vulcan Display Flying 60's &70's?

Afternoon All

Apart from XH558 display team. In the Operational days how many display crews did each Vulcan station have, and was it a new crew each year and did they do the display training over...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2019, 19:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,361
Posted By GLIDER 90

sandiego89 Thanks for the information, I did...

sandiego89

Thanks for the information, I did wonder what they did now that the gunners position had been made redundant. Makes sense for the Defence Instructor to seat there when needed.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Feb 2019, 13:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,361
Posted By GLIDER 90

Question B-52H Gunners Position?

Now with the Gunners position gone on the B-52H. Who fills that position now, you have the EWO sat on the left with the spare seat on the right. Or does the Defence Instructor seat in that position?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Feb 2019, 08:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,171
Posted By GLIDER 90

Wish we still had the Lightning Firebirds...

Wish we still had the Lightning Firebirds aerobatic team of the 60's with 9 aircraft.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Feb 2019, 17:44
Replies: 6
Views: 2,171
Posted By GLIDER 90

Question Red Arrows Team?

Evening All

When the Red Arrows are performing their display do they always stay on one frequency, or when Enid section split away from Gypo section, so that Gypo can do their display. Does Red...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Feb 2019, 08:27
Replies: 32
Views: 12,556
Posted By GLIDER 90

Mafaking I'm afraid I haven't, used to see...

Mafaking

I'm afraid I haven't, used to see them when I didn't have a camera on me.
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