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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2012, 13:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,916
Posted By Chalkstripe

It's on Amazon ...

It's on Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Independence-Day-UK-Radio-Audio/dp/B0010IQHEE

but only second hand - you may not want to part with nearly £18!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2009, 12:47
Replies: 752
Views: 348,852
Posted By Chalkstripe

Have just finished Apache (Ed Macy) and Sniper...

Have just finished Apache (Ed Macy) and Sniper One (Dan Mills).

Not too taxing, but good reads, and topical
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2008, 17:07
Replies: 47
Views: 9,662
Posted By Chalkstripe

What amazes me is how switched on he was. To have...

What amazes me is how switched on he was. To have the presence of mind to roll onto the grenade, using his pack to squash it down, and then to lift his legs - all in 2-5 seconds? (Although they must...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2008, 13:43
Replies: 27
Views: 4,334
Posted By Chalkstripe

hmm - article states that it was a Sri Lankan...

hmm - article states that it was a Sri Lankan Asylum seeker - who had broken into Heathrow.

Does that mean he was trying to get back out of this fine and sceptred isle?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2008, 14:24
Replies: 66
Views: 10,827
Posted By Chalkstripe

I was also at UCL from 1986 - 1990 (nothing wrong...

I was also at UCL from 1986 - 1990 (nothing wrong with my maths - I enjoyed my 2nd year so much that I decided to do it again).

OTC/UAS etc were banned from recruiting at the Freshers Fair then as...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2007, 12:49
Replies: 28
Views: 5,409
Posted By Chalkstripe

Shouldn't Trade Descriptions have a wee look at...

Shouldn't Trade Descriptions have a wee look at "Best Parties Ever " - clearly the they don't do what they say on the tin! - to$$ers
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2007, 13:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,544
Posted By Chalkstripe

Tigs, I think that you will find that H4H is for...

Tigs, I think that you will find that H4H is for all services, not just Army - this is a new charity that is working to get funds to help those that have been injured. It may be slightly emotive, it...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2007, 12:17
Replies: 28
Views: 6,981
Posted By Chalkstripe

I'd have thought that the 4 grand spent would do...

I'd have thought that the 4 grand spent would do more to raise everyone else's morale (at least those that are thoroughly red blooded);)
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2007, 13:57
Replies: 24
Views: 4,055
Posted By Chalkstripe

Jade Goody

Was watching the marathon with my fairer half last year, missed Nell MacAndrew and Rebecca Loos as they went past - saw Jade Goody, went back home for a cold beer and a cry:{
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2006, 13:04
Replies: 25
Views: 4,229
Posted By Chalkstripe

Although I agree with Max Stout regarding what I...

Although I agree with Max Stout regarding what I consider to be art, I have to say that I have a sneaking admiration for the guy.

"I’m only being paid £4,000. That’s not a lot to lie still in a...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2006, 14:07
Replies: 212
Views: 48,918
Posted By Chalkstripe

From the article in the Times previously posted: ...

From the article in the Times previously posted:
"General Sir Richard Dannatt, the Chief of General Staff, and senior defence officials spent the weekend trying to counter more leaked messages...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2006, 13:08
Replies: 678
Views: 122,019
Posted By Chalkstripe

Pass-A-Frozo "Really glad you get the same...

Pass-A-Frozo
"Really glad you get the same benefits on deployment... really.. really I am.. Oh.. that's right.. just remembered.. no I'm not. You didn't earn your money."
Fair enough having a pop...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2006, 12:29
Replies: 15
Views: 3,384
Posted By Chalkstripe

WEBF Well done - knew we could rely on you to...

WEBF
Well done - knew we could rely on you to get the SHAR in ;)

CS
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2005, 12:44
Replies: 42
Views: 8,086
Posted By Chalkstripe

I know that it's not military but I recall...

I know that it's not military but I recall reading about an airliner a few years back that lost all hydraulics. The pilots, through fine control of the engines, managed to divert and land - although...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2005, 14:19
Replies: 42
Views: 8,086
Posted By Chalkstripe

Pegasus Bridge

I went to Pegasus Bridge last year - one week before the D-Day anniversary. They have an outstanding museum there where I spent most of the afternoon. Above the display cases are original letters...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2005, 08:23
Replies: 90
Views: 16,936
Posted By Chalkstripe

Line of Succession

errr - if the first 10 in line should snuff it (God forbid) then Zara Phillips would be the next in line. Not too bad - a bit of a looker on the throne (with a stud in her tongue) and knocking around...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2005, 17:02
Replies: 155
Views: 22,922
Posted By Chalkstripe

My apologies if this has alrady been addressed,...

My apologies if this has alrady been addressed, and I'm not trying to be clever/facetious etc.

I thought that the RAF Regiment had been formed to guard airfields - I know that there job has...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2005, 11:48
Replies: 34
Views: 5,762
Posted By Chalkstripe

I would say that the retasking of a carrier...

I would say that the retasking of a carrier battle group is a contribution that can't be measured in purely economical terms. It has a mass of airlift , engineers and medical assets that are very...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2004, 15:44
Replies: 268
Views: 51,489
Posted By Chalkstripe

If you are in London this evening (10th November 2004)

Just sent to me from Mrs CS:

Three million poppy petals - symbolising the dead of the two World Wars and all the conflicts since then - will be dropped from two original World War II aircraft in...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2004, 12:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,448
Posted By Chalkstripe

I spent the week preceding the D-Day in France...

I spent the week preceding the D-Day in France and dragged Mrs CS along the Normandy beaches - oh lucky girl! However her initial disinterest changed as the day progressed and we moved from...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2004, 21:17
Replies: 125
Views: 17,426
Posted By Chalkstripe

Whilst practicing drill for the graduation parade...

Whilst practicing drill for the graduation parade at Cranditz:

College Warrant Officer - "If you do that again I will back course you so far that you'll be flying f***ing Sopwith Camels!"
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2003, 21:07
Replies: 17
Views: 3,341
Posted By Chalkstripe

Just a quick question.. what sort of delays have...

Just a quick question.. what sort of delays have been experienced with other aircraft (e.g.F-15, F-16, F-18, F-22 etc).

Is Typhoon really that delayed, or is it pretty much par for the course?
...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2003, 22:35
Replies: 1
Views: 889
Posted By Chalkstripe

Interesting to note that when you go to the...

Interesting to note that when you go to the application form and go for the option of "Coalition Forces operating with US troops" you have to say which country you are from - one of the options given...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2003, 19:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,035
Posted By Chalkstripe

Son of BEagle?

BEagle,

Anything that you should be telling us about?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/2965400.stm

:=

CS
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2003, 23:56
Replies: 275
Views: 39,546
Posted By Chalkstripe

Raggy Omar

Well done to the anchor peeps in the studio (about the only one that I will give).

If I was there I would be sorely tempted, when introducing Raggy Omar, to put on my best Scooby Doo voice and......
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2003, 21:11
Replies: 275
Views: 39,546
Posted By Chalkstripe

OLI Very interesting/amusing. I wonder...

OLI

Very interesting/amusing.

I wonder if it was posted on the Right to Reply area of the BBC website, whether it would pass the censors.

I've had previous posts edited to such a degree that...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2003, 20:41
Replies: 47
Views: 7,660
Posted By Chalkstripe

At the risk of sounding morbid (and this may have...

At the risk of sounding morbid (and this may have been mentioned earlier), but the high proportion of coaltion casualties attributable to Blue on Blue (and accidents) has been disproportionally...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2003, 19:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,055
Posted By Chalkstripe

Soulman Good advise from Surditas. Also,...

Soulman

Good advise from Surditas. Also, make sure that you are fit - I can't speak with any knowledge of RAAF, but being as fit as possible will a) show committment and pride in personal...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2003, 14:04
Replies: 77
Views: 9,447
Posted By Chalkstripe

I read Lt Col Collins' words in the paper this...

I read Lt Col Collins' words in the paper this morning - stirring stuff. It sent a chill down my spine then and it still does!

Once again - to everyone who is in, or about to be in, harm's way ,...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2003, 12:50
Replies: 77
Views: 9,447
Posted By Chalkstripe

To all who venture in harm's way: Do the job...

To all who venture in harm's way:

Do the job
Do it well
Do it quickly
Come home soon

Chalkstripe
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2003, 15:05
Replies: 98
Views: 11,731
Posted By Chalkstripe

I always had an admiration for the Supermarine...

I always had an admiration for the Supermarine S6b, the one that won the Schneider trophy for the 3rd and final time.

http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/Schneider.htm (http://)

Not...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2003, 08:52
Replies: 13
Views: 1,227
Posted By Chalkstripe

TR If you make a claim on a policy that you...

TR

If you make a claim on a policy that you bought, knowing that your circumstances were going to change in such a way as to make that claim a certainty, you would be guilty of fraudulent...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2003, 09:28
Replies: 87
Views: 8,643
Posted By Chalkstripe

A wee bit hesitant here (I wouldn't want to be...

A wee bit hesitant here (I wouldn't want to be accused of trying to get this thread back on topic!) - I would have thought that the Mig pilot would have had a fair idea of what awaited him after...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2003, 12:11
Replies: 36
Views: 4,815
Posted By Chalkstripe

Gadget, KennyR, SASless (and anyone else with a...

Gadget, KennyR, SASless (and anyone else with a point to make)

Please. please, please do not allow this thread to become another vehicle for bickering (if you have to start a new one). Let's keep...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2003, 08:44
Replies: 18
Views: 1,992
Posted By Chalkstripe

Lt Col Kilgore - What do you know about...

Lt Col Kilgore - What do you know about surfing?....you're from goddam New Jersey!

Chef - I'm gonna pick me some mangos:cool:
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