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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2004, 01:05
Replies: 60
Views: 32,675
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Unhappy Having been away for a few days I'm stunned to...

Having been away for a few days I'm stunned to learn today that Reichman was one of those sadly lost in the recent incident at Marham.

I have never met Paul in person and sadly now never will, but...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2004, 12:08
Replies: 13
Views: 1,748
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Thanks Director, it was the apparent specific...

Thanks Director, it was the apparent specific interest in one of HM's Prisons that made me wonder.....
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2004, 11:59
Replies: 13
Views: 1,748
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

King Air Low Over NW London 28 July 04

I hope this is nothing, but is anyone on here aware of a Beech King Air that has been operating low level this morning over NW London?

My office window looks towards the north and it would appear...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2004, 13:18
Replies: 38
Views: 5,371
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Jazzman, If you're who I think you are we...

Jazzman,

If you're who I think you are we may well know each other and have consumed the odd beverage or two over the week! Drop me a PM if you think you know me - I'll give you a clue, photos...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2004, 12:56
Replies: 38
Views: 5,371
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Having just returned to reality today from ten...

Having just returned to reality today from ten days working at RIAT can I say that the impression I had from most visitors was that they had a good day. All American aircraft did have a security...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2004, 23:00
Replies: 18
Views: 3,272
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Just a thought, but would any Ppruners who are...

Just a thought, but would any Ppruners who are also RIAT volunteers fancy meeting up for a beer sometime over the event, perhaps one eve in the staff campsite bar?

Not quite a PPRUNE bash but you...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2004, 23:00
Replies: 31
Views: 5,421
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Gentlemen, Just to clarify my comments...

Gentlemen,

Just to clarify my comments earlier regarding the Typhoon, this was in no way intended as a criticism of the crew or the efforts expended in getting the Tiffie (can we call it that...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2004, 12:52
Replies: 31
Views: 5,421
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Just to add to 'TSM's comments, congratulations...

Just to add to 'TSM's comments, congratulations to all concerned on a great day out (Sunday).

HOWEVER on a couple of other points:-

Typhoon

Sorry but this was about the biggest non event...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2004, 22:32
Replies: 802
Views: 87,990
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Not in the same league, but I remember once being...

Not in the same league, but I remember once being in a bar room discussion with several gliding instructors when the hypothetical question arose, suppose you 'lost' it in cloud or the like, is it...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2004, 22:32
Replies: 41
Views: 6,384
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Not in the same league, but I remember once being...

Not in the same league, but I remember once being in a bar room discussion with several gliding instructors when the hypothetical question arose, suppose you 'lost' it in cloud or the like, is it...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2004, 22:32
Replies: 863
Views: 120,840
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Not in the same league, but I remember once being...

Not in the same league, but I remember once being in a bar room discussion with several gliding instructors when the hypothetical question arose, suppose you 'lost' it in cloud or the like, is it...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2004, 01:49
Replies: 18
Views: 2,344
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

I'm not into RIAT bashing either as the RAFBF is...

I'm not into RIAT bashing either as the RAFBF is a charity I care about and its why I have worked harder and longer over that week or so in July for the last few years, than for any employer before...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2004, 20:42
Replies: 18
Views: 2,344
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

As a regular RIAT volunteer I'm disappointed to...

As a regular RIAT volunteer I'm disappointed to learn that our team has apparently been cut back by over 50% this year so basically, "thank you very much but you're not welcome anymore".

I can...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2003, 07:42
Replies: 20
Views: 4,109
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Damien, Thanks for the reply. Have the...

Damien,

Thanks for the reply. Have the photos been tweaked or sharpened at all in PS7 or the like? If not methinks a call to Canon is needed asap!

Cheers,

"BLW"
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Dec 2003, 08:17
Replies: 20
Views: 4,109
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Damien B, Great pics, wish I had the...

Damien B,

Great pics, wish I had the opportunity to shoot those sort of images, I have to make do with the ground!

One question though, what did you use - are these digital or scans of a...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Dec 2003, 02:10
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Folks, As one who pre 9/11 enjoyed one or...

Folks,

As one who pre 9/11 enjoyed one or two flight deck visits thanks to my Pilots Licence (albeit gliders), there is an obvious point that seems to have been missed in this discussion.

You...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2003, 20:14
Replies: 28
Views: 5,452
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Please excuse my ignorance, but as a civillian...

Please excuse my ignorance, but as a civillian (and thus free thanks to you guys to pee when nature dictates) and never having been to a dining in night, what is the issue about getting up and going...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2003, 01:50
Replies: 1
Views: 1,298
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

RNHF FIrefly Accident

Chaps,

As one of those at Flying Legends on the Saturday, does anyone know if the Board Of Inquiry have published their findings yet?

I would be very interested to read the report assuming of...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2003, 01:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,012
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Talking Beware of AAA & Wedding Parties....!!!!

From The Times today (13/10/03):-

"It is a time honoured custom in the Balkans to fire guns into the air at the climax of a raucous wedding party.

Many people have thus been killed by a stray...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2003, 01:40
Replies: 1
Views: 992
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Talking High Flight - Different Perspectives

This was sent to me by a fellow glider pilot but is I think worthy of a wider audience and I hope you will agree, this forum.

High Flight

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
__And...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2003, 20:08
Replies: 42
Views: 9,079
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Chaps, For what its worth, I work as a...

Chaps,

For what its worth, I work as a volunteer photographer as part of the Media Team at a certain Gloucestershire Airshow.

If the identity of the said individual is ever confirmed (and I do...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2003, 06:36
Replies: 14
Views: 1,636
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Angel As all have said, an excellent day -...

As all have said, an excellent day - congratulations and grateful thanks to all involved.

Static was disappointing but I guess this is the reality now of the 21st Century and overstretched armed...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2003, 17:42
Replies: 46
Views: 6,306
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

DP, I remember it only too well...!!! ...

DP,

I remember it only too well...!!!

I'm sure any other volunteers reading this will recall with equal fondness the checks required whenever you wanted to go from your place of work to your...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2003, 12:27
Replies: 46
Views: 6,306
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Guys, I think everyone is geting a bit hot...

Guys,

I think everyone is geting a bit hot under the collar and missing the point here. Yes I am not military and I'm not aircrew so I recognise that I am a 'guest' in this forum and hope in...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2003, 18:15
Replies: 6
Views: 763
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Thanks to all for replying, I have passed the...

Thanks to all for replying, I have passed the relevant details on to my friend.

To answer Zoom's question (and at the risk of revealing my true 'anorak' colours!), I would add that it is a...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2003, 23:32
Replies: 6
Views: 763
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Question Looking for Archie Ligatt

A friend of mine is writing a book on F4 Phantoms (greatest aeroplane ever!) and is trying to make contact with Archie Ligatt or Mark 'Bad Manners' Manwaring (last RAF F4 display crew).

If either...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2002, 13:50
Replies: 0
Views: 729
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Thumbs up Grateful Thanks...

As an amateur 'part time' aviator, can I just offer my thanks to all the professionals at the sharp end who do what you do in order that I may have the freedom to pursue my chosen hobby.

Fly safe...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2002, 13:30
Replies: 21
Views: 3,061
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Why, the "Rolex" watches I bought in Port Said...

Why, the "Rolex" watches I bought in Port Said from 'Jock McGregor of Aberdeen - the only Scottish Fez wearing Arab I have ever seen are still keeping good time all those years later......!!

Cant...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2002, 13:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,429
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Sorry to be the damp cloud, but having been to...

Sorry to be the damp cloud, but having been to 90% of the Yeovilton shows over the last ten years or so I have to say I came away with a slightly disappointed feel.

Thats not to say there was...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2002, 18:15
Replies: 58
Views: 5,538
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Whilst I haven't gone for an NPPL yet myself, one...

Whilst I haven't gone for an NPPL yet myself, one attraction I can see and one which the 'anti lobby' ignore is that it is only the NPPL that will give me any sort of credit for my gliding hours!
...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2002, 18:05
Replies: 16
Views: 3,639
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Having experienced the RIAT Hanger parties, my...

Having experienced the RIAT Hanger parties, my mind boggles at what they must have been like in the 'good-old days'....!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2002, 17:09
Replies: 28
Views: 6,206
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

What about Northolt? On the assumption...

What about Northolt?

On the assumption (perhaps somewhat arrogantly) that god forbid any such aircraft is 'hijacked' it would be targeted towards London, wouldnt it be sensible to have some assets...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2002, 17:27
Replies: 111
Views: 8,157
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

What about those who fly without the aid of nasty...

What about those who fly without the aid of nasty smelly rotary things.....????!!!!

'BLW'
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2002, 12:55
Replies: 32
Views: 3,392
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

Oh gawd, what did I start....??? Guess...

Oh gawd, what did I start....???

Guess there's definitely no chance of a ride ("Gash" or otherwise!) in a Puma now.....!!!!

'BLW'
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2002, 16:12
Replies: 32
Views: 3,392
Posted By BLW Skylark 4

SL, Cheers for the explanation, thats all I...

SL,

Cheers for the explanation, thats all I was after - no witch hunt or blame apportionment intended.

'BLW'
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