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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2022, 06:49
Replies: 64
Views: 19,822
Posted By EXATCO

Christmas comes but once a firkin ...

Christmas comes but once a firkin ...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2006, 08:41
Replies: 67
Views: 12,434
Posted By EXATCO

A detailed account of the Courts Martial is at:...

A detailed account of the Courts Martial is at: http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=61388&highlight=F15+Court

The whole sad and sorry story seems to whiff of the foulest sort of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Feb 2006, 20:26
Replies: 28
Views: 6,069
Posted By EXATCO

VFRpilotpb An interesting photo. Aries was...

VFRpilotpb

An interesting photo. Aries was based at RAF Shawbury with the Central Air Navigation School (CANS) - (that's the Unit badge on the nose). The Airmen's Mess/NAAFI was named after it...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2006, 15:49
Replies: 68
Views: 22,761
Posted By EXATCO

Many thanks RIDIM - sound like it's more than a...

Many thanks RIDIM - sound like it's more than a halfcrown spray job though!!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2006, 08:08
Replies: 68
Views: 22,761
Posted By EXATCO

RIDIM Pardon ignorance but does this...

RIDIM



Pardon ignorance but does this mean cable down or derigged or a FOD Plod? Out of ATC for 10 years now so waaay behind the times!
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2006, 20:39
Replies: 7
Views: 3,627
Posted By EXATCO

Re: Wg Cdr Steve Dziuba RAF

'Zoobs' will be sorely missed. Enthusiasm, bonhommie and professionalism all wrapped up in one fine guy. My sincerest condolences to all his family and friends.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2005, 11:21
Replies: 14
Views: 2,948
Posted By EXATCO

rej Are you referring to the gentlemen who...

rej

Are you referring to the gentlemen who 'bombed' the flashing blue lights from the very top of the Mess with the empty wine bottles? I thought that they were FCs ... but that was many many...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2005, 07:15
Replies: 25
Views: 4,470
Posted By EXATCO

BEagle Nice one. I was at Wyton while it...

BEagle

Nice one. I was at Wyton while it was closing and the LogicStix pavillions were being built. The airfield was still operational and we'd get the occasional PD.

On one occasion a FJ...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2005, 06:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,311
Posted By EXATCO

Many thanks for the correction and book details...

Many thanks for the correction and book details adr ... this calls for a trip to the Library!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2005, 17:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,311
Posted By EXATCO

BEagle's & ZH875's links are v. interesting but I...

BEagle's & ZH875's links are v. interesting but I was under the impression that the Observers at the begining of WW2 were attestedand enrolled as Special Constables (there are several photos of them...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2005, 08:01
Replies: 10
Views: 1,641
Posted By EXATCO

Very true Bananas.. "Chaos will always...

Very true Bananas..

"Chaos will always overcome Order as it is better organised" apologies to Terry Pratchet:E
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Sep 2005, 07:13
Replies: 14
Views: 2,776
Posted By EXATCO

Many years ago, at an airport in the Med where...

Many years ago, at an airport in the Med where the ATC was run by the RAF, in the wee small hours of the morning the Watch had their "heads down" - mainly in arm-chairs.

A VERY senior...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2005, 07:43
Replies: 18
Views: 3,414
Posted By EXATCO

TacLan All the very best of luck. The only...

TacLan

All the very best of luck. The only bit that I missed (and still do) is the special sense of humour that service personnel have - civvies can be too b****y serious!

Mind you, there's...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Aug 2005, 16:03
Replies: 118
Views: 25,853
Posted By EXATCO

flyboy519 My fading memory seems to recall...

flyboy519

My fading memory seems to recall Shadow ** was used by the gentlepersons from Mildenhall.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2005, 16:13
Replies: 73
Views: 22,964
Posted By EXATCO

To add to all the woe regarding PAYD:( The...

To add to all the woe regarding PAYD:(

The Charity Commission is reviewing all organisations that claim charitable status - I believe that RAF Units and Messes received some benefit from this. ...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Jun 2005, 13:09
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By EXATCO

Well, I can't explain it but all of a sudden the...

Well, I can't explain it but all of a sudden the Met Office site is working as advertised for me - this after several months of frustration!! I've not touched anything to my knowledge but the F215s...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2005, 09:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,581
Posted By EXATCO

I seem to remember a radio programme in which an...

I seem to remember a radio programme in which an Anthony Smith*, a regular broadcaster at the time, claimed to have spent part of his National Service posting airmen with similar physical attributes...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jun 2005, 11:03
Replies: 37
Views: 5,725
Posted By EXATCO

I was under the impression that anyone could sit...

I was under the impression that anyone could sit the ATC exams, whether or not they had completed an ATC course - a risky/expensive thing to do but still permissable. There would be no need to leave...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Jun 2005, 09:10
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By EXATCO

Many thanks Bo Nalls. Those sites work for me...

Many thanks Bo Nalls. Those sites work for me too (the Weatheronline was a new site to me thanks for the tip).

What I should have said was:- The Aviation Briefing charts, F215 etc. ... My fault...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Jun 2005, 13:49
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By EXATCO

Met Office Charts

Can anyone tell me why I am unable to download Met Office synoptic charts? I am able to get all other data including Rainfall Radar but the charts only show the Met Office logo etc header and footer...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jun 2005, 13:32
Replies: 37
Views: 5,725
Posted By EXATCO

Airdrop What you say is very interesting. ...

Airdrop

What you say is very interesting.

Way, way back in about 1982 it was proposed (informally) to the then CNATS (AVM Ian Pedder) that the ATC syllabii at CATCS and CATC be aligned in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2005, 13:10
Replies: 19
Views: 3,186
Posted By EXATCO

There used to be a half decent Pub adjacent to...

There used to be a half decent Pub adjacent to the White Waltham patch - The Beehive(?). Opposite the cricket green, it was a great place to spend a Saturday PM. :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2003, 16:09
Replies: 519
Views: 93,861
Posted By EXATCO

Argus ... I believe you missed a salient...

Argus ...

I believe you missed a salient but vital point which the majority of postings here are dealing with.

Whilst your general comments are undoubtably correct, the issue here was not that...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Feb 2003, 12:19
Replies: 519
Views: 93,861
Posted By EXATCO

Spot, Sue and Family Just heard the news and...

Spot, Sue and Family

Just heard the news and read the postings above .... absolutely b****y wonderful!!!!

I look forward to hearing how the RAF will recompense you for the damage it has wrought...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Feb 2003, 19:53
Replies: 519
Views: 93,861
Posted By EXATCO

Spot, Sue & Family All the very best wishes...

Spot, Sue & Family

All the very best wishes for tomorrow - you're in our thoughts constantly.

You are a Top Guy who we are all proud to call our mate .... although you might be rightly dubious...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2003, 07:59
Replies: 519
Views: 93,861
Posted By EXATCO

Spot & Sue Just a short note to wish you...

Spot & Sue

Just a short note to wish you justice and best wishes for a speedy end to this debacle. God knows what you're going through!!

The RAF (... of dear beloved memory!) has done itself...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Feb 2003, 07:56
Replies: 519
Views: 93,861
Posted By EXATCO

Just a short note to wish you well Spot & Sue. ...

Just a short note to wish you well Spot & Sue. My thoughts, wishes and prayers go with you.

Mickeydrip, Dick, PPRune Radar et Al ... very many thanks for the excellent bulletins - for those of us...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Feb 2003, 09:10
Replies: 519
Views: 93,861
Posted By EXATCO

Thanks for your posting Wrote8 - very well put...

Thanks for your posting Wrote8 - very well put and I thoroughly endorse it.

Just one thing to add. I think we should be heartened by the fact that, despite the 'jobsworths', there is still a...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2003, 08:45
Replies: 519
Views: 93,861
Posted By EXATCO

Thanks for the posting above Mickydrip. Spot...

Thanks for the posting above Mickydrip.

Spot & Sue should never be surprised at the support that they are receiving! Apart from the professional side of things - which all agree is a b****y...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2003, 09:26
Replies: 519
Views: 93,861
Posted By EXATCO

All the very best SPOT. Very many thanks for...

All the very best SPOT.

Very many thanks for your postings on events Mickydrip - excellent. The CM was mentioned on BBC Look East last night - there was a fleeting glimpse of 'himself' but it...
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