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Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2022, 19:17
Replies: 70
Views: 37,243
Posted By Blossy

Only approved instruments I dare say.

Only approved instruments I dare say.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2021, 19:21
Replies: 752
Views: 347,740
Posted By Blossy

I'm sure I can remember the mounted statue of the...

I'm sure I can remember the mounted statue of the Duke being in Aldershot in the 1960s.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2021, 19:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,162
Posted By Blossy

In the event of a failed hook-up the XF-85 would...

In the event of a failed hook-up the XF-85 would have had a rather brisk landing speed on terra firma!
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2021, 20:25
Replies: 47
Views: 14,391
Posted By Blossy

For some reason the RAAF Marks started by adding...

For some reason the RAAF Marks started by adding 30 to the equivalent British mark number. No idea why.
The Goblin could be a leaky beast and I remember during my training seeing one torch...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2021, 19:03
Replies: 84
Views: 19,720
Posted By Blossy

I remember a Beverley at Habilayn being started...

I remember a Beverley at Habilayn being started by a Bedford truck pulling a long rope which was wrapped around the props. Never seen such a sight before - or since!!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2021, 19:15
Replies: 20,899
Views: 1,344,150
Posted By Blossy

MacScroggins is behind us, carrying the Vickers!

MacScroggins is behind us, carrying the Vickers!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2021, 20:43
Replies: 20,899
Views: 1,344,150
Posted By Blossy

You keep filling in your diary Sir and I'll try...

You keep filling in your diary Sir and I'll try to find Playboy magazine.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2021, 19:33
Replies: 97
Views: 21,277
Posted By Blossy

The Greasy Spoon at Middle Wallop? You must be...

The Greasy Spoon at Middle Wallop?
You must be having a laugh.
The only benefit to dining there was in wearing your flying gear as a visit to the officers or sgts mess took time - which we...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2021, 17:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,919
Posted By Blossy

If I'm allowed a swift side track, were there any...

If I'm allowed a swift side track, were there any Army Air Corps pilots on the Squadron in the Pembroke days?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2021, 21:27
Replies: 34
Views: 5,737
Posted By Blossy

Smile Simply the most enjoyable fixed wing aircraft I...

Simply the most enjoyable fixed wing aircraft I have ever flown.
The most enjoyable rotary wing type was the Skeeter.
Thank you, Army Air Corps.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2021, 15:56
Replies: 157
Views: 26,990
Posted By Blossy

One old Army trick that may have fallen out of...

One old Army trick that may have fallen out of use was to give a troublemaker a tape. If he proved useless it was swiftly removed but in some cases it revealed leadership potential. From personal...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2020, 15:48
Replies: 459
Views: 114,019
Posted By Blossy

I love the terminology used for the great and the...

I love the terminology used for the great and the good in EU land and expect to see 'The Supreme Panjandrum' being accepted and applied just before the whole unnatural edifice tumbles under its own...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2020, 19:18
Replies: 29
Views: 8,068
Posted By Blossy

This 'merry go round' is getting tiresome. Will...

This 'merry go round' is getting tiresome. Will the US end up ignoring Airbus again?
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2020, 20:41
Replies: 843
Views: 352,052
Posted By Blossy

A very long shot I know but could the geodesic...

A very long shot I know but could the geodesic airframe conceivably be a Wellesley?
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2020, 19:11
Replies: 843
Views: 352,052
Posted By Blossy

I bet they were still singing Ma'ala Mary then!

I bet they were still singing Ma'ala Mary then!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2020, 19:06
Replies: 110
Views: 79,587
Posted By Blossy

I'm guilty. I got mine from the Heeresflieger in...

I'm guilty. I got mine from the Heeresflieger in the 1970s. Still in perfect nick.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2020, 20:51
Replies: 843
Views: 352,052
Posted By Blossy

I was there for a year towards the end of the...

I was there for a year towards the end of the emergency. Russian and Cuban advisers were directing events from the North. Increasing numbers of local 'actives' down South.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2020, 19:46
Replies: 48
Views: 14,477
Posted By Blossy

Those happy days when battledress was the norm!

Those happy days when battledress was the norm!
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2020, 21:24
Replies: 77
Views: 24,131
Posted By Blossy

Virtually everyone who flew the Brigand made...

Virtually everyone who flew the Brigand made disparaging comments but the one exception was James D 'Dougie' Oughton. He was a production line test pilot for Bristol and described it to me as a pussy...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2019, 21:33
Replies: 83
Views: 43,311
Posted By Blossy

What a splendid photograph of the Kingfisher....

What a splendid photograph of the Kingfisher. Excellent work NutLoose!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Oct 2019, 20:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,008
Posted By Blossy

They really, really tried to make it look like a...

They really, really tried to make it look like a Mirage.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Sep 2019, 18:46
Replies: 31
Views: 5,817
Posted By Blossy

The Treasury loves happy tax payers!

The Treasury loves happy tax payers!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Sep 2019, 21:27
Replies: 4,235
Views: 653,051
Posted By Blossy

How about an earlier Boeing?

How about an earlier Boeing?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Sep 2019, 18:23
Replies: 18
Views: 2,939
Posted By Blossy

[QUOTE=sycamore;10577437]Don`t think Uranium was...

[QUOTE=sycamore;10577437]Don`t think Uranium was around when WX blades were made...

Oh but it was! The atomic program could never have happened without it. ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2019, 18:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,393
Posted By Blossy

[QUOTE=sycamore;10577437]Don`t think Uranium was...

[QUOTE=sycamore;10577437]Don`t think Uranium was around when WX blades were made...

Oh but it was! The atomic program could never have happened without it. ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2019, 21:51
Replies: 128
Views: 106,957
Posted By Blossy

And the Blackburn Botha was even worse, by all...

And the Blackburn Botha was even worse, by all accounts.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2019, 21:37
Replies: 1,259
Views: 581,178
Posted By Blossy

But he says they made a 'bunch' of improvements....

But he says they made a 'bunch' of improvements. Not a very precise term I suggest.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2019, 21:11
Replies: 1,217
Views: 415,156
Posted By Blossy

You have this compulsion to sneer at most things...

You have this compulsion to sneer at most things American and free world. What ails you?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2019, 21:58
Replies: 128
Views: 106,957
Posted By Blossy

[QUOTE=Deliverance;10564371]Perhaps we just get...

[QUOTE=Deliverance;10564371]Perhaps we just get grumpy over time, with the exception of BV who is definitely a glass half full man.
That's the right idea! One optimist is better than two pessimists.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2019, 18:19
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By Blossy

My mistake, sorry. Abject apologies for your hurt...

My mistake, sorry. Abject apologies for your hurt feelings. In my service days female pilots were not common.

Why do I assume charges would be filed?

Because I have a jaundiced view of...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2019, 15:42
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By Blossy

I wonder what he will be charged with.

I wonder what he will be charged with.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2019, 15:36
Replies: 19
Views: 4,380
Posted By Blossy

A most unfortunate name in the circumstances. The...

A most unfortunate name in the circumstances. The organist at my church (many years ago) had the same birth name but he was known as 'Doffie' to all.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2019, 21:39
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By Blossy

Maybe so, but cheers for the boys in 50 Squadron.

Maybe so, but cheers for the boys in 50 Squadron.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2019, 21:32
Replies: 19
Views: 4,380
Posted By Blossy

A timely reminder.

A timely reminder.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Aug 2019, 19:25
Replies: 24
Views: 12,194
Posted By Blossy

JD Oughton was on the first Typhoon squadron. He...

JD Oughton was on the first Typhoon squadron. He told me they found the torque frightening and his flight commander was killed when he crashed into a hangar on take off. A ferry pilot delivered a new...
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