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Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2022, 12:30
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,134,474
Posted By tramontana

Sorry viewers I stand corrected, scrub my last a...

Sorry viewers I stand corrected, scrub my last a mix up on my part as there has been numerous incidents where the Russians do not let any sort of principles stand in their way when it comes to...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2022, 10:25
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,134,474
Posted By tramontana

The Russians do indeed have no time for "Air...

The Russians do indeed have no time for "Air Bridges" which goes back to the Berlin Airlift when MIG's shot down an unarmed Lincoln aircraft and then shot and killed the Aircrew that managed to bail...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2022, 09:19
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,134,474
Posted By tramontana

You have it Nut Loose, that what you suggest in...

You have it Nut Loose, that what you suggest in regards to Russia blocking sea trade routes by carrying out manoeuvres was always the basis of any exercises I was involved in, when it comes to...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2022, 23:14
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,134,474
Posted By tramontana

I have to admit I have not read all the previous...

I have to admit I have not read all the previous contributions but looking at today's news I have to ask what the hell are the West doing out there? The President of Ukraine does not seem to be too...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jan 2022, 12:02
Replies: 30
Views: 5,286
Posted By tramontana

The Mosquito had a number of other issues besides...

The Mosquito had a number of other issues besides delamination and Glue problems it was indeed difficult to fly if one of these issues cropped up inflight especially those learning at OTU's, looking...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jan 2022, 07:08
Replies: 30
Views: 5,286
Posted By tramontana

No doubt that the Mosquito was an amazing...

No doubt that the Mosquito was an amazing aircraft both in its construction and the many roles it took on which it was not initially designed for, the glue problem became evident early on when the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jan 2022, 08:23
Replies: 3,591
Views: 745,003
Posted By tramontana

I would have thought that the obvious place for...

I would have thought that the obvious place for Willis is the South Side where possibly the remains of Ruhr Express are buried, in regards to noise and housing, the Airfield has been there since WW2,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Dec 2021, 16:49
Replies: 3,591
Views: 745,003
Posted By tramontana

I assumed that the Brazilian Military Flight was...

I assumed that the Brazilian Military Flight was here to pick up a cargo of Single Malt😉
Will Willis buy these Hangers/ Sheds and the land which will be needed or are they going to Lease from the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Feb 2021, 19:36
Replies: 3,591
Views: 745,003
Posted By tramontana

Could it be Mr Mallon the former Detective...

Could it be Mr Mallon the former Detective Inspector, now that would be a turn up?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Feb 2021, 09:27
Replies: 278
Views: 59,020
Posted By tramontana

Griffon Growl The Yowl peculiar to the Vulcan.

Griffon Growl
The Yowl peculiar to the Vulcan.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jan 2021, 16:36
Replies: 3,591
Views: 745,003
Posted By tramontana

My 195 comment is really an interim measure until...

My 195 comment is really an interim measure until such times as the London Staff decide either to move up here or leave/take early retirement then the cheaper (no London Weighting) locally employed...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jan 2021, 11:04
Replies: 3,591
Views: 745,003
Posted By tramontana

The Chancellor who lives in N. York’s seems very...

The Chancellor who lives in N. York’s seems very keen on a de- centralised Government with the various departments moving up to the Northeast which can only be a good thing for fast travel between...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2021, 21:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,790
Posted By tramontana

When I visited LR all the flying had stopped and...

When I visited LR all the flying had stopped and the RAF had moved out to be replaced by a sealed up American fully equipped Hospital in case of a War in Europe along with some of the Hangers full of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2021, 06:00
Replies: 3,591
Views: 745,003
Posted By tramontana

I have to agree with onion although the airport...

I have to agree with onion although the airport relies too much on Eastern, I looked at the flight schedules one day and barring for one flight it was all Eastern, I have no idea what actual deal...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jan 2021, 09:26
Replies: 23
Views: 8,083
Posted By tramontana

The large Red V denotes Gavington was based then...

The large Red V denotes Gavington was based then as part of HMS Vernon Squadron which I remember well and at the time we had more Ton Class Minesweepers than you could shake a stick at if things went...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2021, 18:48
Replies: 23
Views: 8,083
Posted By tramontana

How is this to do a "Risk Assessment" on, the...

How is this to do a "Risk Assessment" on, the idea behind it I believe was to rescue a disabled Minesweeper out of a Minefield without having to send another vessel in to tow it out. I am not a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jan 2021, 08:51
Replies: 3,591
Views: 745,003
Posted By tramontana

As previously mentioned jobs are jobs no matter...

As previously mentioned jobs are jobs no matter what is built on the South side however I would hope that the plan to use it is based on the Air Freight proposal, there have been plenty of new...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jan 2021, 20:04
Replies: 3,591
Views: 745,003
Posted By tramontana

When they develop the South side (which I hope...

When they develop the South side (which I hope they do)I hope they have the Bomb Squad on standby, the Canadians were not keen on the paperwork to send munitions back to Canada as the Canadians paid...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jan 2021, 19:16
Replies: 2,907
Views: 635,831
Posted By tramontana

Thanks DC3, it looks like something else you...

Thanks DC3, it looks like something else you would see down the toilet the morning after, I suppose it could be classed as good for you and energy giving during his lockdown.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jan 2021, 12:36
Replies: 2,907
Views: 635,831
Posted By tramontana

Air travel and Covid 19

As I have indicated earlier a relative has flown out to Australia to join his ship but has to isolate for a fortnight in a hotel room for a fortnight paid for by I presume his Company not the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2021, 11:46
Replies: 227
Views: 81,789
Posted By tramontana

A.V.M. Lagesen seems to have been a bit of a...

A.V.M. Lagesen seems to have been a bit of a character from what I gather, he was certainly a brave man, not bad promotion for a chap who started his flying career as an Air Gunner.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2021, 11:00
Replies: 20
Views: 8,317
Posted By tramontana

Hornbeam

Attached is a photograph of a Russian ex Soviet Intel vessel I took a few years ago which just happened to be docking at Limassol whilst I was there, over the years she has had numerous updates which...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2021, 10:11
Replies: 227
Views: 81,789
Posted By tramontana

Hello idle stop, who is the well decorated chap...

Hello idle stop, who is the well decorated chap in the middle and what was his background. Thank You.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2021, 22:52
Replies: 2,907
Views: 635,831
Posted By tramontana

My Son in Law flew out to join his ship in...

My Son in Law flew out to join his ship in Australia on Tuesday, he had to have a Covid test and a certificate of proof before he could fly, he is now in Australia and has to stay in his Hotel room...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2021, 16:21
Replies: 20
Views: 8,317
Posted By tramontana

Photographs of the ' porcupine' vessels were...

Photographs of the ' porcupine' vessels were important as they were pinned up on the State Board with the vessel's last known position.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2021, 15:57
Replies: 15
Views: 5,537
Posted By tramontana

Cooling Flaps of some sort, Green band temp ok,...

Cooling Flaps of some sort, Green band temp ok, Red requires cooling rather than Wing flaps I would hazard a guess as it is on the Engine Management side, admittedly they are normally called Gills...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2021, 10:14
Replies: 20
Views: 8,317
Posted By tramontana

Angry Salisbury certainly has a superb spire and if you...

Salisbury certainly has a superb spire and if you are a bit unsteady on your feet for whatever reason! There is a danger of falling back over when you look up at it. The late Premier Ted Heath had a...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2021, 14:39
Replies: 20
Views: 8,317
Posted By tramontana

Off the coast of N.Yorkshire we had our own pet...

Off the coast of N.Yorkshire we had our own pet Soviet vessels looking like floating Porcupines fishing (in more ways than one) in alignment with the ‘Golf Balls’ ashore, then a huge Soviet Research...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2021, 14:59
Replies: 227
Views: 81,789
Posted By tramontana

Plenty of time for gov.uk to do yet another U...

Plenty of time for gov.uk to do yet another U turn or are they moving to Linton? Can’t see Catterick taking anymore👍😘
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2021, 16:31
Replies: 227
Views: 81,789
Posted By tramontana

Not unless you want a Concrete Submarine in the...

Not unless you want a Concrete Submarine in the garden.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2021, 13:32
Replies: 20
Views: 8,317
Posted By tramontana

Sorry for my delay in answering, having technical...

Sorry for my delay in answering, having technical problems with my server.

In regards to Hornbeam Reporting system you were expected to keep quiet about what you were doing and not make it common...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2021, 22:59
Replies: 20
Views: 8,317
Posted By tramontana

I was recruited into the Hornbeam system as I was...

I was recruited into the Hornbeam system as I was in the M.N. and travelled the World on a Tramp Ship, this meant that I was able to Visit Ports of the Eastern Bloc and Russia where of course Grey...
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