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Forum: ATC Issues
28th Sep 2003, 01:14
Replies: 46
Views: 35,856
Posted By Mickydrip

Thanks for the steer, Barnwood, that Scottish...

Thanks for the steer, Barnwood, that Scottish newspaper article you referred to makes interesting reading.

Any news on how the discussion at the Commons Defence Select Committee went?

As you...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Mar 2003, 14:34
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

The End...................

Just a note to say that this page is finally closing. A sincere and heartfelt thank you to you all for your staunch support, without which things would have been so much more difficult.

The...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Mar 2003, 09:48
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Washup

Just a note to say that Dick and I intend to post a wash-up on the other (Updates) page to round the subject off, sometime over the next few days. As it's expected to be a statement of events and...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Feb 2003, 10:22
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

MESSAGE FROM SPOT

Well almost.......

Just been speaking to Spot and he's been trying to register with Pprune since Wednesday but admits to being a Luddite (and a Scouser, don't know which is worse) and is...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Feb 2003, 05:00
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

A bit of admin stuff...

Just a note to say that I've warmly thanked the Pprune staff for their support, without which this might have gone unnoticed by the wider world.

We've agreed that the thread does have a shelf-life...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Feb 2003, 07:17
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Thanks everyone!

Just a few words to close my part in this saga.

When I posted the first message on Pprune in late June last year, I had no idea that there would be such a ground-swell of support for Spot and his...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Feb 2003, 05:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By Mickydrip

ATC Warton

Great place.
Great job.
Great people.
Dick Doleman's there, that would be enough for me!
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Feb 2003, 06:26
Replies: 46
Views: 35,856
Posted By Mickydrip

Thu 20 Feb

NOTE: Sorry for the late posting but neither Dick nor I were able to access Pprune yesterday.

Hi folks,

Another good day for the Defence and we finally saw all Mike’s good work come together....
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2003, 14:32
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Headonaplate

Ready4departure makes some good points and with commendable feeling. However, I must confess that the first time I read the posting, I was quite cross with a sentiment that appeared to say, it's OK...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Feb 2003, 05:14
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Thanks for the posting - Rubic Cube. Your guess...

Thanks for the posting - Rubic Cube. Your guess is as good as mine concerning the hierarchy; I suspect the RAF will want to bury this whole fiasco asap. The best we can hope for is that those...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Feb 2003, 06:30
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

No Case to Answer

Fleetwoodmix asks some very pertinent questions; being a Scouser in a suit, I have a little experience of the legal system !!!
I'll try and provide some answers, as best I can.

No case to...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Feb 2003, 06:06
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Publicity

To Wuperdinger - I believe there have been reports in many of the Scottish newspapers - there's certainly at least 1 journalist at the CM every day. I'm told that the CM also featured on the Scottish...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Feb 2003, 19:54
Replies: 46
Views: 35,856
Posted By Mickydrip

Wednesday update

Thanks Pprune Radar - sorry it's late but it's taken me some time to get on line. The following has been dispatched by the guys up North, so here goes:

SUMMARY FOR WEDNESDAY 12 FEB 03

Craig...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Feb 2003, 06:29
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Best wishes

Hi Spot & Sue,

Just a quicky to wish you good luck today and to pass on best wishes from Steve Bate, I know you'll remember him as a blip driver at ARTS when you and I were at Shawbury. He says...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Feb 2003, 19:24
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

The odd couple

Not wishing to break anybody's train of thought in this show trial, but I have been asked by one of the support group in situ at Helensburgh to make reference to the pairing of Dick Doleman and Al...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2003, 05:38
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Spot's expenses

It's very encouraging to see that SATCO's are briefing their staff on the progress of this Court Martial; it's obviously of immense importance to every controller,whether civil or military. As has...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Feb 2003, 17:15
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Day 8 - Wednesday 5th Feb 03

Day 8 - Wednesday 5th Feb 03

Summary from Dick @ Helensburgh:

The first session of the morning was spent with the Prosecutor finishing off his examination of his ATC witness Gp. Capt. Jim...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Feb 2003, 20:29
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Lockout

Just a comms check - haven't been able to log onto prune all day, and neither has Dick. Obviously a hiccup at the server.
Thanks to Brian for keeping the show on the road
More tomorrow::confused:...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Feb 2003, 08:19
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

MP contact

As ever, Brian Dixon provides sound information, having had previous experience of injustice with the Chinook saga.

As things are so delicately balanced at this stage, and still in the judicial...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Feb 2003, 05:14
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

In response to Wrote8: everything you say sounds...

In response to Wrote8: everything you say sounds good, apart from "certainly need legal protection to defend yourself". The view of the supporters up North at the moment is as stated, Spot engaged...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Feb 2003, 15:11
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Costs and the future etc

Hi Stu,
Not absolutely sure about the correct answer to either of your questions but from conversations last week, the feeling is that Spot has chosen to be represented - ie his own decision to...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Feb 2003, 19:04
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Charges

NoD asks for a resume of the charges; I did summarise them a little while ago and it's difficult to expand on what has gone before without going over old ground.

Perhaps if I write exactly what...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Feb 2003, 14:30
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Altimetry clarification

Dick has suggested that clarification of the altimetry question would be helpful, and has provided such, so here goes:

The crash site was at 4050 feet above mean sea level. The aircraft were...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Feb 2003, 11:02
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Oldjet Jockey makes very valid points. The...

Oldjet Jockey makes very valid points.

The USAF carried out their own enquiry some considerable time ago and, I believe, concluded that it was a tragic accident. They have since refused to...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Feb 2003, 09:39
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Scotsman Newspaper

Dick has just forwarded the following, communicated to him by The Scotsman newspaper:

US jets crashed into mountain at 400mph

TWO US military jets had been descending at up to 5,000ft a minute...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2003, 18:07
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Day 4 Thursday 30 Jan 03

Day 4, Thursday 30th January 03

I’ve just remembered who the Judge Advocate resembles – Wilfred Hyde White (who I hear you say!?); it’s true to say that we’ve all warmed to him, although after...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2003, 07:34
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Day3 Wed 29 Jan 03

Day 3, Wednesday 29th Jan 03.

Firstly thanks to everyone from Spot and Sue for all the good wishes and support; don’t be shy, keep it coming because they’re both surprised and delighted that so...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2003, 17:00
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Day 2, Tuesday 28th Jan 03

Another busy day for the Prosecution, with the Gp Capt calling 2 atco witnesses, one a current staff member at RAF Leuchars, the other a former training officer at the base. Incidentally, there are...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2003, 07:29
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Addendum to Day 1

Thanks to zkdli for that info, I'll ensure your views are put to Spot's defence team this morning.

I forgot to mention yesterday that Spot got through the day with dignity. He was nervous all...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jan 2003, 23:20
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Update Day1, Monday 27 Jan 03

Not much to report but before I give you a brief update of todays proceedings, I must applaud the comments of ajsh;his comments are accurate in the extreme and are to be applauded.

Todays events:...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jan 2003, 09:08
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Airforce Brief

Thanks Barnwood - so the C in C gets a daily brief on this subject..... have a nice day takes on a whole new meaning! (sorry, Airforce joke)
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jan 2003, 07:15
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Updates

Just a note to say keep watching closely for events as they develop; I will be posting daily updates from Helensburgh - hopefully just the one!

Is there any truth in the rumour that the senior...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2003, 19:31
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

ATSIN 17

Trick's correct, this smacks of another case of double standards.

Having read it a number of times since the Airforce decided to look for a scapegoat, I believe that it should be brought to the...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jan 2003, 18:07
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Daily Update

Nice to see that Spot has not been forgotten!

Picking up 'Barnwood's' point about updating PPRuNe on the developments at the Court Martial, Dick Doleman and I have been chatting and I've agreed to...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jan 2003, 12:31
Replies: 519
Views: 93,970
Posted By Mickydrip

Thanks

Thanks to you, PPRuNe Radar, for putting this sad topic at the top of the tree; I'm very grateful for the kindness and I know that Spot and all his friends will be too.

This fiasco is important to...
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