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Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2024, 15:17
Replies: 122
Views: 18,517
Posted By Tigger_Too

Open letter against Army’s inclusivity policyDear...

Open letter against Army’s inclusivity policyDear Secretary of State,
As retired senior officers of the Crown with experience of senior command, we feel compelled to write to you with a sense of...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2023, 17:55
Replies: 3
Views: 2,389
Posted By Tigger_Too

Thanks Nutty. Still very quiet!

Thanks Nutty. Still very quiet!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2023, 08:58
Replies: 3
Views: 2,389
Posted By Tigger_Too

Trying to track down ....

Dick Jennison and Alan Parker. Both AD navigators of F4/F3 vintage (Dick previously on PR Canberras). Both now probably in their late '60s. Dick may have spent time in Orlando, FL and wrote a book on...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2023, 08:04
Replies: 592
Views: 193,085
Posted By Tigger_Too

Article by Allison Pearson in the Telegraph this...

Article by Allison Pearson in the Telegraph this week is well worth a read:
(and my name is not Jonny. Close, but not Jonny!)
...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2022, 12:56
Replies: 327
Views: 79,881
Posted By Tigger_Too

This article by Andrew Neil is well worth a read ...

This article by Andrew Neil is well worth a read

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11128725/From-RAF-elite-universities-Britain-prizes-diversity-talent-says-ANDREW-NEIL.html
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2022, 09:20
Replies: 14
Views: 4,058
Posted By Tigger_Too

But it did happen "back in the day"

But it did happen "back in the day"
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2021, 10:02
Replies: 122
Views: 57,858
Posted By Tigger_Too

You are correct in that GQ acquired Irvin some...

You are correct in that GQ acquired Irvin some time ago (pre-1985?). In 2001 the merged company was re-branded as Irvin-GQ. In 2007, it was re-branded as Airborne Systems; however, during 2018, the...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2021, 08:25
Replies: 122
Views: 57,858
Posted By Tigger_Too

Parachute is made by GQ, not Irvin. No...

Parachute is made by GQ, not Irvin. No caterpillar, but quite a nice set of GQ 'Wings'
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/602x302/gq_2b4120256da9320ac48c1fae6d32e1ca930c20c0.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2020, 13:03
Replies: 86
Views: 29,903
Posted By Tigger_Too

Vividly! The joint connecting the right taileron...

Vividly! The joint connecting the right taileron operating lever to its actuator ram failed resulting in the taileron travelling to full deflection. The aircraft rolled rapidly and uncontrollably...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2020, 10:48
Replies: 86
Views: 29,903
Posted By Tigger_Too

The Bruggen picture was published in the Sunday...

The Bruggen picture was published in the Sunday Express on 29 March 1987. On 30 March we began the Wing TACEVAL exercise which would declare the entire Bruggen Tornado Wing in its strike/attack role....
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2020, 14:58
Replies: 86
Views: 29,903
Posted By Tigger_Too

There was one less a couple of weeks later. Sorry...

There was one less a couple of weeks later. Sorry Boss!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2020, 13:37
Replies: 223
Views: 61,030
Posted By Tigger_Too

Well he was certainly a warmonger. That was,...

Well he was certainly a warmonger. That was, after all, his job!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Feb 2020, 15:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,126
Posted By Tigger_Too

Give Grimbergen a call. There used to be a CFII...

Give Grimbergen a call. There used to be a CFII (and retired BAF Brigadier General) who flew from there.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2019, 09:30
Replies: 58
Views: 23,389
Posted By Tigger_Too

There used to be a piano dealer in Stamford who...

There used to be a piano dealer in Stamford who became very familiar with RAF 'traditions' (habits?) re pianos. A telephone enquiry would normally be answered thus:

"Good morning. We'd like to buy...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2019, 07:25
Replies: 22
Views: 7,025
Posted By Tigger_Too

TTN, the old boy is Colin Thakery. He won...

TTN, the old boy is Colin Thakery. He won "Britain's Got Talent" earlier this year!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2019, 22:08
Replies: 22
Views: 7,025
Posted By Tigger_Too

Royal Albert Hall - 9 November - James Bl(o)unt

A truly moving performance tonight. Thank you, James, for making me cry.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2019, 07:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,638
Posted By Tigger_Too

Battle Proms at Highclere Castle

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/612x408/battle_proms_vs_8ccfbef149855b7fbbb4dd122eb296ea171e8fe6.jpg...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2018, 16:06
Replies: 23
Views: 5,646
Posted By Tigger_Too

It follows that, if the checking pilot is not an...

It follows that, if the checking pilot is not an examiner, he/she is also not in a position to log PIC. Doesn't matter whether they are an examiner, instructor or simply a rated pilot. If the pilot...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2017, 13:25
Replies: 415
Views: 198,865
Posted By Tigger_Too

Five (plus two in Belgium!):O

Five (plus two in Belgium!):O
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2017, 13:19
Replies: 44
Views: 15,958
Posted By Tigger_Too

.... and just to stir the grey cells a little...

.... and just to stir the grey cells a little more:

https://image.ibb.co/d6DiLm/Pans_People_011.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2017, 13:05
Replies: 44
Views: 15,958
Posted By Tigger_Too

@1.3VStall, Not only do I remember Sands and...

@1.3VStall,

Not only do I remember Sands and Toad Hall very well, we were apparently at Toad Hall on the same night. I still have fond memories of Babs Lord in particular!!

I also claim WD322...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Oct 2017, 17:14
Replies: 39
Views: 38,020
Posted By Tigger_Too

Never been to Gib?

Never been to Gib?
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2017, 11:09
Replies: 23
Views: 18,431
Posted By Tigger_Too

I cannot verify 70K plus, but one came very close...

I cannot verify 70K plus, but one came very close to that trying to out-climb a line of very active Cu Nims in the Far East.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2015, 09:07
Replies: 97
Views: 24,012
Posted By Tigger_Too

There is only one true poseur's watch .... but...

There is only one true poseur's watch .... but only available to a select few!

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr224/jythill/b184ea12-8ddc-4f50-9e32-f4ddcde034c3.jpg
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Jul 2015, 08:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,906
Posted By Tigger_Too

Am I missing something here? Surely an ATZ...

Am I missing something here? Surely an ATZ extends to 2000 ft above the airfield datum. This is an extract from the CAA reference on establishment of an ATZ:



So by his own admission your...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Jul 2015, 07:04
Replies: 28
Views: 10,378
Posted By Tigger_Too

Reminds me of the story of the well-spoken Army...

Reminds me of the story of the well-spoken Army Officer who was visiting the Royal Air Force College at Cranwell. He found himself in the gents loo peeing alongside one of the resident Royal Air...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2015, 08:38
Replies: 89
Views: 33,462
Posted By Tigger_Too

@CGB True. Thank you for that.

@CGB

True. Thank you for that.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2015, 08:16
Replies: 89
Views: 33,462
Posted By Tigger_Too

Interesting debate. But there are some hard...

Interesting debate. But there are some hard facts that are worth noting. In January 1991, of the six Tornados lost, the cause of two of them is unknown. However, one possible cause was that they...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2015, 12:48
Replies: 24
Views: 12,885
Posted By Tigger_Too

Norway :}

Norway :}
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2015, 13:30
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,624,625
Posted By Tigger_Too

This explanation might possibly help the oxygen...

This explanation might possibly help the oxygen debate:

"At 10,000 ft the partial pressure of the oxygen in the lung reaches 80 mbs. This is the minimum that a healthy person can tolerate and...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2015, 07:04
Replies: 32
Views: 16,089
Posted By Tigger_Too

Rev up. Throttle back

Rev up. Throttle back
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2014, 15:07
Replies: 10
Views: 6,617
Posted By Tigger_Too

..........;)

..........;)
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2014, 12:57
Replies: 10
Views: 6,617
Posted By Tigger_Too

Is there a fighting chicken in the house?

Is there a fighting chicken in the house?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2014, 08:22
Replies: 69
Views: 12,090
Posted By Tigger_Too

Tybed a Red 1 cwblhau cwrs iaith ar gyfer ei...

Tybed a Red 1 cwblhau cwrs iaith ar gyfer ei flypast heddiw?
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2014, 15:11
Replies: 145
Views: 32,486
Posted By Tigger_Too

1984? Not so much a 'fail' as a DNCO after Curly...

1984? Not so much a 'fail' as a DNCO after Curly Hurst 'fell' out of his aircraft at the bottom of an opposition pair loop at Akronelli during the work-up. He was OK, but not fit to fly for a...
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