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19th Oct 2018, 14:53
Replies: 32
Views: 8,744
Posted By Lukeafb1

Two of my Flight Commanders (Not at the same...

Two of my Flight Commanders (Not at the same time!) were extras on the film and were held back from leave to take part with a monetary bribe. Later a good friend of mine told me that he had also been...
26th Mar 2018, 19:16
Replies: 167
Views: 60,058
Posted By Lukeafb1

Unlike most contributors, I found the overall...

Unlike most contributors, I found the overall programme to be somewhat disappointing. As at least two other contributors have mentioned, it seemed to be a publicity show for the McGregor brothers...
4th Nov 2016, 18:30
Replies: 198
Views: 88,672
Posted By Lukeafb1

I've had a Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute 24 hr...

I've had a Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute 24 hr (with mechanical escapement) for some years and apart from having an extra bracelet link fitted, it is excellent in all respects.
15th Mar 2016, 12:22
Replies: 47
Views: 11,102
Posted By Lukeafb1

Am I being particularly dim??? I was...

Am I being particularly dim???

I was stationed at Akrotiri (on TASF and Strike Wing) but living in town during virtually the whole of the period in question and I don't remember any problems.
...
23rd May 2014, 08:14
Replies: 52
Views: 14,481
Posted By Lukeafb1

The question of the Sultan of Oman's VC10 landing...

The question of the Sultan of Oman's VC10 landing at Brooklands was the subject of a thread some years ago.

At the time I was a television director and had a three camera crew there to record the...
8th Jan 2014, 08:55
Replies: 70
Views: 19,828
Posted By Lukeafb1

Deepest Norfolk, I rarely comment on...

Deepest Norfolk,

I rarely comment on tragedies like this so early in the investigation.

However, I think you are being somewhat disingenuous to the Norfolk Police Superintendent and his...
27th Dec 2013, 20:53
Replies: 37
Views: 9,148
Posted By Lukeafb1

CMM, Its moved around the BA servicing area...

CMM,

Its moved around the BA servicing area occasionally and sometimes is parked on a pan for a couple of weeks. Externally still looks in good condition, though.:)
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Nov 2013, 11:10
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,122
Posted By Lukeafb1

500N, I thought this was a forum for...

500N,

I thought this was a forum for denigrating 'thick' passengers. Given your recent post and I quote:-

"My objection is people who turn up in the queue and have no end of
bits and pieces...
8th Nov 2013, 08:08
Replies: 103
Views: 49,774
Posted By Lukeafb1

Ken, I could be wrong (it is 51 years since...

Ken,

I could be wrong (it is 51 years since I was a Halton Brat), but I believe that there is still a Mk 2 (and a Mk 1) residing on the airfield at Halton.
7th Jun 2013, 08:46
Replies: 205
Views: 65,571
Posted By Lukeafb1

95i, Yes. 'Albert' is the nickname of the C...

95i,

Yes. 'Albert' is the nickname of the C -130. Rather like the nick name 'Cranberry' for the Canberra. Although the latter is a name coined very late in the Canberra's life, since I was on...
6th Jun 2013, 06:10
Replies: 28
Views: 4,280
Posted By Lukeafb1

Claim that you are an illegal immigrant. You...

Claim that you are an illegal immigrant. You should have no trouble at all. :mad::mad:
4th Jun 2013, 19:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,172
Posted By Lukeafb1

LYD, No that's not the right Premier Inn....

LYD,

No that's not the right Premier Inn. The one you want is further along the the A4 Bath Road to the East. On your map, its about three miles from Premier Inn you have highlighted.

On the...
4th Jun 2013, 14:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,172
Posted By Lukeafb1

LYD, I agree with AdoniP about the Premier...

LYD,

I agree with AdoniP about the Premier Inn (same bus numbers, but you might have to pay as its further out). I was there last week on a course and aircraft pass VERY, VERY close on approach. ...
4th Jun 2013, 09:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,172
Posted By Lukeafb1

LYD, There is a cafe about 50 yards from the...

LYD,

There is a cafe about 50 yards from the Observation Area called 'Cafe Chi'. Its between World Business Centre 1 and 2 (but you can't miss it) and looks as though its only for people in those...
3rd Jun 2013, 11:48
Replies: 60
Views: 38,325
Posted By Lukeafb1

Fareastdriver, Was that the Wyton Valiant...

Fareastdriver,

Was that the Wyton Valiant which because the main spar cracked and the undercarriage wouldn't come down, did a wheels up landing at Manston on the foam strip?

I recall that the...
3rd Jun 2013, 09:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,172
Posted By Lukeafb1

LYD, Next to Heathrow Academy is a spotters...

LYD,

Next to Heathrow Academy is a spotters covered observation area, which gives a good view of 27R. Especially if aircraft are departing from 27R.

London red buses 111, 555, 105 and 140 go...
26th Apr 2013, 21:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,478
Posted By Lukeafb1

Did I not see on BBC South this very evening,...

Did I not see on BBC South this very evening, that the very last flyable 1-11 had flown from Boscombe Down today to its final resting place at an aviation museum in Newquay, Cornwall?

Or have the...
28th Mar 2013, 08:02
Replies: 130
Views: 102,064
Posted By Lukeafb1

Unfortunately, I don't have any photos. I...

Unfortunately, I don't have any photos.

I travelled out to Kenya in 1949 as a family when I was six on the 'Empire Ken'. We docked at Mombassa and night trained up to Niarobi. The Empire Ken (who...
21st Mar 2013, 08:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,612
Posted By Lukeafb1

If the aircraft he saw in flames was green, then...

If the aircraft he saw in flames was green, then as Locked Door says, it was the mock-up.
21st Mar 2013, 08:18
Replies: 146
Views: 47,273
Posted By Lukeafb1

Wander00, I noticed it when I went to...

Wander00,

I noticed it when I went to collect a B6 from Wroughton. You're obviously right about the colours. For some reason, there was also a U.S.A.F. B57 next to the white version. From dim...
20th Mar 2013, 08:27
Replies: 17
Views: 4,053
Posted By Lukeafb1

Dave, Even the DM printed a quote from...

Dave,

Even the DM printed a quote from somebody at EasyJet saying that a replacement aircraft had to be flown in because the damage was too severe to ignore! No Sh*t, Sherlock!! :ugh:
20th Mar 2013, 08:23
Replies: 146
Views: 47,273
Posted By Lukeafb1

BSweeper, I could be wrong, but at one time...

BSweeper,

I could be wrong, but at one time in the late 60s, early 70s,WV787 (the all black version) was in storage at R.A.F. Wroughton, Swindon. Either that, or there was another black one there....
20th Mar 2013, 07:58
Replies: 27
Views: 14,245
Posted By Lukeafb1

Virtually all Mks of Canberra, except, of course,...

Virtually all Mks of Canberra, except, of course, PR 9s and BI 8s had the winding handle for releasing the main door in an emergency. The only problem for the Rhumbold seat crew was if the gear was...
13th Mar 2013, 10:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,066
Posted By Lukeafb1

I was on a RAF Britannia from Wyton to Sharjah in...

I was on a RAF Britannia from Wyton to Sharjah in the late 60s or early 70s, when we were struck by lightning as we transitted across the bottom of Egypt ('Nasser's Corner').

An almighty bang and...
12th Mar 2013, 20:55
Replies: 10
Views: 2,633
Posted By Lukeafb1

Hi Rob, PM reply sent. Luke.

Hi Rob,

PM reply sent.

Luke.
12th Mar 2013, 07:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,633
Posted By Lukeafb1

Rob, No PM appeared. Can you try again...

Rob,

No PM appeared. Can you try again please.

Luke.
6th Mar 2013, 06:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,633
Posted By Lukeafb1

Rob, I assume that a used Mk 3 Canberra...

Rob,

I assume that a used Mk 3 Canberra starter cartridge falls into the above category?? If it does, can you PM me.
5th Mar 2013, 07:09
Replies: 75
Views: 16,674
Posted By Lukeafb1

And what is this pork chop nonsense? You'll be...

And what is this pork chop nonsense? You'll be telling us next that you now have linen table cloths.
5th Mar 2013, 07:07
Replies: 75
Views: 16,674
Posted By Lukeafb1

OOps!..... Sorry Bob, Completely slipped my...

OOps!..... Sorry Bob,

Completely slipped my mind.
4th Mar 2013, 12:50
Replies: 75
Views: 16,674
Posted By Lukeafb1

You youngsters of today! Back in the days of...

You youngsters of today!

Back in the days of Strike Wing (6, 73 and 249), in the 60s, Little Arif’s, Big Arif’s and The Britannia, in Limassol were de rigeur for a Kebab night out. Kokkineli still...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Feb 2013, 12:07
Replies: 267
Views: 76,272
Posted By Lukeafb1

For LAS1997, This may have been posted...

For LAS1997,

This may have been posted already, but the VCR has been removed intact (alright, in pieces) in the last few weeks and will be displayed at the museum at RAF Cosford.
26th Feb 2013, 12:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,200
Posted By Lukeafb1

pr00ne, And what precisely was wrong with...

pr00ne,

And what precisely was wrong with the Canberra???? :E
26th Feb 2013, 12:25
Replies: 16
Views: 3,225
Posted By Lukeafb1

The Concorde at LHR is G-BOAB (if I recall...

The Concorde at LHR is G-BOAB (if I recall correctly). It sat for some time up till last year, near the E2 Staff Car Park near Hatton Cross tube station. As to whether it was taxiing under its own...
23rd Jan 2013, 12:16
Replies: 11,849
Views: 1,213,382
Posted By Lukeafb1

Avro Anson??

Avro Anson??
23rd Jan 2013, 12:14
Replies: 5
Views: 3,320
Posted By Lukeafb1

Slight thread creep here, but in the early 50s my...

Slight thread creep here, but in the early 50s my father was posted to Niarobi, Kenya, with rest of family in tow.

One afternoon I and a group of friends (all about 8 years old) were enacting a...
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