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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Oct 2015, 09:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,815
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Wasn't the toilet roll issue (or should that be...

Wasn't the toilet roll issue (or should that be tissue ) something to do with one of the Rugby World Cup teams ?? Fiji ??

C.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Oct 2015, 18:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,783
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Thank you Flight 24. All service seems to be back...

Thank you Flight 24. All service seems to be back in order !!
Well done & thanks very much !!
Clint. :ok::ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Oct 2015, 14:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,783
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Flight Radar 24

I have been enjoying FR 24 for about a year now.

Today though the format of presentation has changed. It used to show a solid line of the aircrafts track flown. Now it just shows a dotted line...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Feb 2015, 12:09
Replies: 22
Views: 5,447
Posted By Mr_Grubby

So we are standing in the garden waiting to see...

So we are standing in the garden waiting to see the ISS to go over the top.
Lady asks, 'will we be able to hear it'
No dear.
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Dec 2014, 16:06
Replies: 33
Views: 11,411
Posted By Mr_Grubby

DC10RealMan You could be right. Was it him...

DC10RealMan

You could be right. Was it him (Mr Tug ) who asked on a visit, 'What time do you all pack up for the day and go home ?'
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Dec 2014, 09:33
Replies: 33
Views: 11,411
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Lord Boyd-Carpenter ?????

Lord Boyd-Carpenter ?????
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2014, 17:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,500
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Eric Melrose 'Winkle' Brown.

Today it is the birthday of Eric Melrose 'Winkle' Brown, CBE, DSC, AFC, Hon FRAS.

Happy Birthday Sir.
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jan 2014, 10:48
Replies: 6
Views: 4,094
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Sad news. Alan was the Unit Training Officer...

Sad news.

Alan was the Unit Training Officer at Prestwick Airport when I passed through doing Approach Radar in ' 74.

Great chap. R.I.P.

Clint Gurry.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2013, 10:22
Replies: 21
Views: 10,541
Posted By Mr_Grubby

I had the privilege of meeting the Wing Cdr at...

I had the privilege of meeting the Wing Cdr at Farnborough a few years back.

An absolute gentleman.

RIP sir.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2013, 09:22
Replies: 14
Views: 2,523
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Well done Sab !!!! Of course you know that...

Well done Sab !!!!

Of course you know that now you will be broke for the rest of your life !!! :D:D:D

Happens to us all. Any spare cash goes on flying.

Fly safe. :ok::ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2013, 17:52
Replies: 15
Views: 4,145
Posted By Mr_Grubby

500N. I have the book, fantastic, but would...

500N.

I have the book, fantastic, but would like to see the TV prog.

Can you remember the channel it was on ? I might be able to get it again ??

Clint.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2012, 18:37
Replies: 20
Views: 3,264
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Lizz. Congrats. You have been bitten by the...

Lizz.

Congrats. You have been bitten by the aviation bug !!!!! No turning back now !!

Just keep us all updated with your progress.

Good luck,

Clint.:D:D:D
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Mar 2012, 15:10
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,190,055
Posted By Mr_Grubby

chevvron. Feeling a bit under par recentley....

chevvron.

Feeling a bit under par recentley. Not firering on all 4 cylinders.

But I'll get there.

C.:)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Feb 2012, 08:10
Replies: 83
Views: 60,885
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Wow !!!! Thanks Mel. You're a star. ...

Wow !!!!

Thanks Mel. You're a star.

Clint.:D:D:D
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jan 2012, 14:08
Replies: 32
Views: 7,068
Posted By Mr_Grubby

1970's a controller on D Watch at LATCC was...

1970's a controller on D Watch at LATCC was spoken to by the Watch Manager about his attire. He was wearing jeans !!!!! Heavens above.

By the next shift he had gone to Moss Bros and turned up in...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2012, 13:10
Replies: 65
Views: 22,956
Posted By Mr_Grubby

The day I walked out of LATCC after 32 years, my...

The day I walked out of LATCC after 32 years, my TC Manager & my watch manager both refused to come down the pub for a drink. They said it would not be appropriate.

B*st*rds. I will never forget...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jan 2012, 20:47
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,190,055
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Vio, Kenya ? C.

Vio, Kenya ?

C.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Dec 2011, 16:24
Replies: 24
Views: 6,502
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Wow Pop!! Come on, you must let us have more...

Wow Pop!!

Come on, you must let us have more details !!!

C.:ok::ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Dec 2011, 16:03
Replies: 24
Views: 6,502
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Blackbushe, 1970. C. ...

Blackbushe, 1970.

C.

http://www.btinternet.com/~simon.gurry/Dadsphotos/airport162.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Nov 2011, 15:13
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,190,055
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Looks very rural. England ? C.

Looks very rural.

England ?

C.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Nov 2011, 13:11
Replies: 11
Views: 1,534
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Thank you guys. You have answered all my...

Thank you guys.

You have answered all my questions.

Thanks again,

Clint.:D:ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Nov 2011, 13:51
Replies: 11
Views: 1,534
Posted By Mr_Grubby

TOM 33P

TOM 33P landed 18:36 at Gatwick from Tenerife 7th Nov.

Can anybody tell me the reg & type of plane ?

C.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Oct 2011, 20:36
Replies: 47
Views: 7,876
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Low profile. Yes, good idea. It's only...

Low profile. Yes, good idea.

It's only recently that I have told my parents what I did for a living. They are both 83 now.

I always told them that I played piano in a whore house in Soho. They...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Oct 2011, 15:44
Replies: 47
Views: 7,876
Posted By Mr_Grubby

I was medically retired age 52. Crohns Disease. ...

I was medically retired age 52. Crohns Disease. CAA Medical Branch were not happy about the amount of medication I am on.

Since then, 8 years, I have never been fitter. No more getting up at half...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Sep 2011, 08:09
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,819,628
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Happy Birthday !! Six years ago today I...

Happy Birthday !!

Six years ago today I started this thread.

Never thought it would last this long !!

Mr_Grubby.
aka Clint.

:D:D:D
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Sep 2011, 08:27
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,190,055
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Nicosia, Cyprus ?

Nicosia, Cyprus ?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Aug 2011, 09:21
Replies: 14
Views: 2,554
Posted By Mr_Grubby

The Farnbourgh "spotters'' site lists it as BMI...

The Farnbourgh "spotters'' site lists it as BMI A320 G-MEDH.

Believed to be the first time for a BMI A320 into Farnbourgh. There have been however, BMR EMB 135's on football charters.

C.
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Aug 2011, 14:54
Replies: 43
Views: 8,616
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Mr Lake was on No 28 Cadet Course, starting June...

Mr Lake was on No 28 Cadet Course, starting June 4th 1973. CATC, Bournemouth.
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Aug 2011, 08:54
Replies: 14
Views: 6,945
Posted By Mr_Grubby

A good ATSA is worth their weight in gold. ...

A good ATSA is worth their weight in gold.

Although I'm retired now, over the years I spent on radar I have lost count of the times the ATCA/ATSA was invaluable.

Well done guys and gals.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Aug 2011, 16:31
Replies: 1
Views: 1,117
Posted By Mr_Grubby

What Aerodrome.

So Pop,

On September 28th it will be 6 years since I started the What Cockpit thread.

Are you going to close that one too ??

Clint.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Aug 2011, 10:16
Replies: 5,917
Views: 810,842
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Thanks Mel, you're a star !! Clint.:ok:

Thanks Mel, you're a star !!

Clint.:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jul 2011, 18:45
Replies: 12
Views: 3,968
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Yes. I remember Keith. Nice bloke. Very...

Yes. I remember Keith.

Nice bloke.

Very sad news.

RIP,

Clint.
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jul 2011, 16:27
Replies: 22
Views: 5,731
Posted By Mr_Grubby

“Ask yourself whether you want the opportunity to...

“Ask yourself whether you want the opportunity to do the best job in the world regardless of location and if so apply.”

Very true. But if you don’t wish to work in that location it is a drag to be...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jul 2011, 10:25
Replies: 22
Views: 5,731
Posted By Mr_Grubby

HD. Well there you go. You mention a most...

HD.

Well there you go. You mention a most duplicitous man who “promised the world “and just did not deliver.

Was he still wearing the same shabby brown suit when you met him that he was wearing...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jul 2011, 16:49
Replies: 22
Views: 5,731
Posted By Mr_Grubby

Me Me Me Me. No, I don’t think I am being...

Me Me Me Me.

No, I don’t think I am being unfair in the least.

I've spent 33 years as an ATCO under BoT, CAA, NATS. Different titles, but same tawdry regime.

I was shafted once over...
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