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Forum: Space Flight and Operations
24th Apr 2024, 11:09
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By Rebus

And Pluto's still a planet.

And Pluto's still a planet.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2024, 05:51
Replies: 18
Views: 3,493
Posted By Rebus

Icarus fails his Theory of Flight, again.

Icarus fails his Theory of Flight, again.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2024, 14:26
Replies: 18
Views: 3,493
Posted By Rebus

'Lets go fly a kite, up to the highest...

'Lets go fly a kite, up to the highest height....... come on join in'.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2024, 14:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,493
Posted By Rebus

'You missed the boat mate'.

'You missed the boat mate'.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Apr 2024, 05:26
Replies: 45
Views: 3,782
Posted By Rebus

Wasn't the wasp waist designs of some military...

Wasn't the wasp waist designs of some military jets from the 50's and 60's to do with area rule?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2024, 06:18
Replies: 45
Views: 3,782
Posted By Rebus

Also worked on Iranian SP, a bit of a **** heap.

Also worked on Iranian SP, a bit of a **** heap.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2024, 06:03
Replies: 45
Views: 3,782
Posted By Rebus

Worked on a couple owned by middle eastern Royal...

Worked on a couple owned by middle eastern Royal families, lets just say they were opulent. One even had anti missile systems built into the engine pylons.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2024, 13:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,464
Posted By Rebus

Just launched the second ferry, so may have room...

Just launched the second ferry, so may have room in the order book.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Apr 2024, 06:03
Replies: 17
Views: 3,872
Posted By Rebus

I take it a 320's stab is not as substantial as...

I take it a 320's stab is not as substantial as say a B777 or B747 both of which have a centre box section joining L and R stab's.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Apr 2024, 18:38
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By Rebus

Short, to the point, readable and understandable.

Short, to the point, readable and understandable.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Apr 2024, 17:53
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By Rebus

Cleaning the filters should be part of the...

Cleaning the filters should be part of the Maintenance Schedule and called up on a regular basis, it certainly was on the airline I worked for. Plus, what are pilots and cabin crew doing removing...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Apr 2024, 06:27
Replies: 36
Views: 2,569
Posted By Rebus

I don't think average wages were £200 per week in...

I don't think average wages were £200 per week in the 50's or 60's, never mind the 40's.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2024, 11:51
Replies: 16
Views: 2,330
Posted By Rebus

I bet members of the Royal Family get one, to go...

I bet members of the Royal Family get one, to go with all the other one's they've 'earned'.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2024, 07:07
Replies: 30
Views: 10,215
Posted By Rebus

That seal is for the undercarriage door and is...

That seal is for the undercarriage door and is probably damaged due to normal wear and tear.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2024, 22:54
Replies: 30
Views: 10,215
Posted By Rebus

Yes there can be different sized screws on the...

Yes there can be different sized screws on the same panel and different head types, shear or tension.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2024, 12:31
Replies: 30
Views: 10,215
Posted By Rebus

If the wing panel is anything to go by, I would...

If the wing panel is anything to go by, I would say some duff fibre glass repairs. Water ingress, freezing/thawing cycle, loss of panel integrity, loss of panel. Have seen something similar on a...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Mar 2024, 06:44
Replies: 57
Views: 18,248
Posted By Rebus

It is possible to seat the washer against the...

It is possible to seat the washer against the shoulder of the axle and not on the axle itself but it should be noticeable. The safety bolt holes just about line up. I've also seen the tapered washer...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Feb 2024, 10:51
Replies: 1,950
Views: 928,315
Posted By Rebus

Why would you need a zip tie to hold the door in...

Why would you need a zip tie to hold the door in position, surely the door is closed and latched before fitting the lock bolts.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Feb 2024, 06:33
Replies: 1,950
Views: 928,315
Posted By Rebus

Yes, a little lever underneath and to the rear of...

Yes, a little lever underneath and to the rear of the seat arm.
With ref to the cargo conversion pictures, Back in the early 90's my company had the contract to do major's on a couple of B747...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2024, 05:54
Replies: 9
Views: 2,566
Posted By Rebus

Shouldn't that be a wench to tighten your nuts.

Shouldn't that be a wench to tighten your nuts.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jan 2024, 13:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,125
Posted By Rebus

I joined up as an apprentice at Halton in 1969...

I joined up as an apprentice at Halton in 1969 and was issued with a dark blue holdall.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jan 2024, 06:58
Replies: 1,950
Views: 928,315
Posted By Rebus

To my old eyes, the latch cam lock bolts look...

To my old eyes, the latch cam lock bolts look like they go from outer to inside, a hard job for someone to fit with restricted access. Also, it's hard to tell but the retainer nuts on the lock bolts...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 12:58
Replies: 1,950
Views: 928,315
Posted By Rebus

Yes velcro.

Yes velcro.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Dec 2023, 05:25
Replies: 27
Views: 11,435
Posted By Rebus

If memory serves me well, that hole is forward of...

If memory serves me well, that hole is forward of the kevlar containment belt.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2023, 18:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,290
Posted By Rebus

He gets quite a few mentions on this facebook...

He gets quite a few mentions on this facebook page, being one of Leconfield's commanders in the late 60's.
https://www.facebook.com/RAFLECONFIELD/?ref=page_internal
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2023, 06:04
Replies: 210
Views: 48,722
Posted By Rebus

But, if you aren't bothered by it and you want to...

But, if you aren't bothered by it and you want to move on and want to have a ho hum, couldn't care less attitude, why are you bothered by this thread. Surely, ho hum, you should just move on.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2023, 13:11
Replies: 210
Views: 48,722
Posted By Rebus

So, they want you to 'engage' in the survey but...

So, they want you to 'engage' in the survey but they don't want your opinion.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2023, 12:47
Replies: 54
Views: 23,889
Posted By Rebus

I'm sure it was part of our weekly or monthly...

I'm sure it was part of our weekly or monthly check, to check the spare seat covers.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2023, 19:04
Replies: 47
Views: 6,545
Posted By Rebus

For what it's worth I joined as an apprentice...

For what it's worth I joined as an apprentice airframe fitter in 69, my no. was P8010***.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2023, 18:24
Replies: 67
Views: 15,173
Posted By Rebus

I was a JT back in the 70's, seems like the RAF...

I was a JT back in the 70's, seems like the RAF has changed quite a bit since I was in. I remember a fellow JT and his wife just couldn't manage their finances and got into debt. The family officer...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2023, 13:39
Replies: 10
Views: 3,331
Posted By Rebus

It was the noise that was the giveaway for me.

It was the noise that was the giveaway for me.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2023, 18:03
Replies: 83
Views: 20,042
Posted By Rebus

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1192x1792/paris3_430a55d9384df43c273d2db0319185708052a563.jpeg
My first view of the Jaguar, Paris Airshow 1971.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2023, 14:13
Replies: 83
Views: 20,042
Posted By Rebus

I was at RAF Leconfield in the 70's, with 60 MU...

I was at RAF Leconfield in the 70's, with 60 MU doing Lightning Majors on F6's. Across the hanger they were doing a Mod's program on Jag's. The Jag was a pretty little aircraft and the Lightning made...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2023, 13:10
Replies: 47
Views: 11,864
Posted By Rebus

That's a bit drastic for a compressor wash.

That's a bit drastic for a compressor wash.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2023, 13:08
Replies: 47
Views: 11,864
Posted By Rebus

New call sign, 'Glug'.

New call sign, 'Glug'.
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