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Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2012, 10:47
Replies: 1
Views: 1,723
Posted By adrian mole

Operation Bushel

Can anyone remember who the Wing Commander/Det Commander was in Addis Ababa in January 1985? He was possibly OC 47 or LXX Sqn. I have been asked by a third party to find his name as he will be...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2009, 05:06
Replies: 86
Views: 17,660
Posted By adrian mole

Nut - Tend to agree with you. Waddington was very...

Nut - Tend to agree with you. Waddington was very disappointing.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2009, 16:32
Replies: 51
Views: 7,728
Posted By adrian mole

The Town as a whole was preseented with a...

The Town as a whole was preseented with a Parchment Scroll showing the Tri Service Crests on 12th October last year. There was also a parade of bands from all three services at the same time and a...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2009, 18:14
Replies: 22
Views: 4,538
Posted By adrian mole

AIDU - Thanks for the update

AIDU - Thanks for the update
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2009, 18:06
Replies: 22
Views: 4,538
Posted By adrian mole

The Bear starts to growl again...

I heard on BBC Radio 2 News yesterday that Russia had announced that Venezuela had given them permission to base Bombers there. Russia also stated that they had the same invite from Cuba. Not...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2009, 17:40
Replies: 115
Views: 66,467
Posted By adrian mole

Nutt - You don't have to go on e-bay to get your...

Nutt - You don't have to go on e-bay to get your Bratties/Frikadelen etc... Just get yourself down to Aldi. They sell top of the range Nierstiener there too at a good price.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2008, 12:46
Replies: 21
Views: 5,821
Posted By adrian mole

Cannon - As a Hooker I recovered a SAR Sea King...

Cannon - As a Hooker I recovered a SAR Sea King from the welsh countryside back to RAF Valley in 2000. No help from MAOTs was needed...

I also helped recover Chinook Bravo Juliet from near...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2008, 12:37
Replies: 88
Views: 12,012
Posted By adrian mole

AI R - Took a lot of searching of stable belts......

AI R - Took a lot of searching of stable belts... found it!

The Royal Marines

have a look at STABLE BELTS OF THE BRITISH ARMY (http://www.stablebelts.co.uk)
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2008, 14:45
Replies: 55
Views: 8,396
Posted By adrian mole

GF - Both you and Boris get my vote...

GF - Both you and Boris get my vote...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2008, 14:37
Replies: 24
Views: 6,363
Posted By adrian mole

SRT - Thanks for the steer. Just read the whole...

SRT - Thanks for the steer. Just read the whole Operational story and very impressive too.

The Battle of Cassinga (4 May 1978) was a controversial[3] South African airborne attack on a South West...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2008, 07:46
Replies: 12
Views: 1,569
Posted By adrian mole

Jimgriff Have you tried posing the question...

Jimgriff

Have you tried posing the question on the RAF Armourers website?

Go to www.rafarmourers.co.uk good luck
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2007, 09:23
Replies: 20
Views: 5,080
Posted By adrian mole

Hi Guys - 16hrs 45 mins flying time plus 90 mins...

Hi Guys - 16hrs 45 mins flying time plus 90 mins each at Akrotiri and Gan. from my logbook may 7 1973 -
VC10 XV102 Flt No 2086
ATD BZZ 070905 - ATA AKT 071315 (4hrs 10min)
ATD AKT 071440 - ATA GAN...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2007, 08:39
Replies: 44
Views: 12,226
Posted By adrian mole

I attended a SNCOs Management Course at RAF...

I attended a SNCOs Management Course at RAF Upwood in 1974. It was there I learnt all about time & motion and critical path analysis during Lightning Brake Chute packing exercises and the like at...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2007, 09:03
Replies: 1
Views: 843
Posted By adrian mole

Pablo, Mr Jeeves tells you to look at...

Pablo, Mr Jeeves tells you to look at www.dyncorprecruiting.com and you will find oodles of jobs and means of contact with the Company....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Aug 2007, 21:32
Replies: 3,441
Views: 719,911
Posted By adrian mole

Saracen - I concur. Well said Sir... Let's just...

Saracen - I concur. Well said Sir... Let's just let the bird fly.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2007, 16:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,471
Posted By adrian mole

SSAFA, RBL and RAFBF will not deter anyone from...

SSAFA, RBL and RAFBF will not deter anyone from applying for help. Don't try and approach Army, Navy or Marine funds direct though.
If your friend was ex-RAF get him to apply direct either through...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2007, 10:13
Replies: 42
Views: 13,869
Posted By adrian mole

I did the max - 39 years and it was absolutely...

I did the max - 39 years and it was absolutely brilliant. Some bad times of course but far outnumbered by the good ones. Even now though I'm still part of the Family and get invites to sqn bashes and...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2007, 09:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,000
Posted By adrian mole

Been here before..... Choice of several, from...

Been here before.....
Choice of several, from CAA G-INFO search (just type in Wasp in aircraft type), the first one is registered to an owner at Marlborough:
G-INFO Record Nos...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2007, 16:27
Replies: 17
Views: 3,109
Posted By adrian mole

Max - Yes the Hawks can carry a 30mm Aden cannon...

Max - Yes the Hawks can carry a 30mm Aden cannon pod and even carry a pair of Sidewinders if required. Seem to remember they also had a wartime role in this configuration defending our Precious...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2007, 09:29
Replies: 28
Views: 12,290
Posted By adrian mole

As an Apprentice in 1965 I was getting paid...

As an Apprentice in 1965 I was getting paid £2/10/0 a week reduced to £1/10/0 after deductions. Also seem to remember having a clothing allowance of £11 a year but a new Best Blue would quickly wipe...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2007, 14:14
Replies: 14
Views: 2,162
Posted By adrian mole

Fixed Wing Dominie T Mk 1 - 55(R) Sqn...

Fixed Wing
Dominie T Mk 1 - 55(R) Sqn representing %% Sqn Victor K2
Hercules C130J - 24 sqn representing 24/30 sqns Hercules C1/3
Hercules C130K - 70 sqn representing 70/47 sqns Hercules C1/3...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2007, 14:05
Replies: 14
Views: 2,162
Posted By adrian mole

Ok Guys, from the order of ceremonies book: RN...

Ok Guys, from the order of ceremonies book:
RN Sea King Mk 5 - 771 NAS Flying acft that took part in the conflict
Cdo Sea King Mk 4 - 846/848 NAS representing 846 Sea King Mk4/848 NAS Wessex HU5...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2007, 13:51
Replies: 32
Views: 16,070
Posted By adrian mole

E5 - No, that was the Hudson on the plinth on the...

E5 - No, that was the Hudson on the plinth on the way down to Gander from the Airport...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2007, 12:44
Replies: 32
Views: 16,070
Posted By adrian mole

What happened to the one that used to be on a...

What happened to the one that used to be on a plinth outside Calgary International Airport when we started going there in 1972?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2007, 12:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,162
Posted By adrian mole

I was there yesterday - when Maggie arrived there...

I was there yesterday - when Maggie arrived there was a huge standing ovation. When Tony Bliar arrived - deathly silence!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2007, 18:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,128
Posted By adrian mole

modtin - I'm sure AT Mov will put you straight as...

modtin - I'm sure AT Mov will put you straight as well but honestly RHIP doesn't work on this system. People get the flights on availability and then it is based on who applied earliest - if there is...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2007, 22:00
Replies: 206
Views: 100,654
Posted By adrian mole

Nice to see Bernie Limb got a mention - nice guy...

Nice to see Bernie Limb got a mention - nice guy and well deserved. I was there at the time. The RAF Regt guy in fact was an off-duty RAF Fireman but they too wore the Regt flash. He commandeered a...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2007, 16:25
Replies: 45
Views: 9,802
Posted By adrian mole

My God!! - Thats me...... but I was never...

My God!! - Thats me...... but I was never commisioned or a Pongo!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2007, 08:35
Replies: 12
Views: 1,841
Posted By adrian mole

If you go to the Recreation Center (Their...

If you go to the Recreation Center (Their spelling) at either Patrick AFB or Canaveral AFB you can obtain discount tickets for a multitude of attractions. There is a similar outlet at Jacksonville...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Mar 2007, 16:33
Replies: 109
Views: 24,915
Posted By adrian mole

Vulcan Update - from Flypast May 2007 Edition...

Vulcan Update - from Flypast May 2007 Edition (Yes I mean May!)
Within her Hangar at Bruntingthorpe, Leics, work to bring Vulcan XH558 back to life continues to quicken as the first flight date gets...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2007, 15:33
Replies: 19
Views: 4,200
Posted By adrian mole

First trip in XV185 Lyneham-Binbrook-Lyneham...

First trip in XV185 Lyneham-Binbrook-Lyneham Exercise Heartsease 7 Mar 74.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
30th Jan 2007, 13:56
Replies: 0
Views: 740
Posted By adrian mole

Charity Dedicated To Airline Workers

As all ex-military types will know there are several Service Charities that can be approached if an ex-Serviceman needs help e.g. RAF Benevolent Fund, Royal British Legion etc.
Can anyone advise me...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2007, 20:22
Replies: 14
Views: 2,607
Posted By adrian mole

I was at El Adem shortly after Lady beGood was...

I was at El Adem shortly after Lady beGood was found. Eventually some wreckage was brought back to El Adem and then flown to Wheelus AFB (Triploli). I have since seen some remains with an explanation...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2006, 11:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,923
Posted By adrian mole

As soon as this so called Government announced...

As soon as this so called Government announced that it will build two Super Carriers I prophesied that it will not happen and I still believe that. I'm retired now but despair more and more with the...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2006, 14:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,866
Posted By adrian mole

SJ - You would think so but the answer is NO!...

SJ - You would think so but the answer is NO! There are two questions: (1) Did you serve in the Falklands? (2) Did you serve in the UK during Op Corporate? Being in Ascension throughout along with...
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