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Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2015, 03:18
Replies: 17
Views: 4,491
Posted By Argus

On 24th January 1968, during the Cold War, while...

On 24th January 1968, during the Cold War, while loitering with intent in the Lossie Tower to observe a promised full AB vertical climb (a consequence of a "mine's bigger than yours" game), I recall...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Aug 2014, 03:24
Replies: 7
Views: 3,453
Posted By Argus

Thanks Wannabe Flyer.

Thanks Wannabe Flyer.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Aug 2014, 07:24
Replies: 7
Views: 3,453
Posted By Argus

Thanks Metro Man

Thanks Metro Man
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Aug 2014, 02:05
Replies: 7
Views: 3,453
Posted By Argus

Air India

We're planning a family trip from Oz to India next year. Air India fares are considerably cheaper than any other airline. Is there a trap for young players here?


Thanks in advance for any hints.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2012, 08:00
Replies: 3
Views: 2,547
Posted By Argus

Thanks Union Jack. Seems to line up nicely with...

Thanks Union Jack. Seems to line up nicely with the DT Obit. Pleased to note that statutory senility hasn't yet been overtaken by Alzheimers.

There are other 'gems' in said book, including the...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 23:58
Replies: 3
Views: 2,547
Posted By Argus

I've misplaced my copy of the 'Fleet Air Arm...

I've misplaced my copy of the 'Fleet Air Arm Songbook', but if memory serves me correctly, there's reference to a Flt Lt Joey Blyth in a ditty in said publication about fighter pilots in the Korean...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2011, 04:04
Replies: 265
Views: 65,955
Posted By Argus

Sisemen, old chap, assuming you dwell under...

Sisemen, old chap, assuming you dwell under Capricorn, you could always join an Antipodean Club (such as the Naval, Military and Air Force Club of South Australia) that has reciprocal membership...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Oct 2010, 03:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,536
Posted By Argus

Lancelot37

Australia, being a federation of states and territories, has both federal and state consumer protection legislation. Each jurisdiction provides recourse to a tribunal.

Tiger Airways is a listed...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2010, 00:13
Replies: 51
Views: 10,814
Posted By Argus

Although Angus Houston holds the rank of ACM in...

Although Angus Houston holds the rank of ACM in the Royal Australian Air Force, he is the Chief of the Australian Defence Force -the most senior position in the Australian Defence Force - and a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Aug 2010, 03:50
Replies: 2,279
Views: 339,365
Posted By Argus

As part of a recent trip to Europe, my wife and I...

As part of a recent trip to Europe, my wife and I flew from Paris to London on 16 Jul 10 via BA. I had previously tried to cancel this flight and use Eurostar instead. However, we stuck with BA...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th May 2010, 03:56
Replies: 97
Views: 18,076
Posted By Argus

Duffus

You start well but fade in the straight. Unless you're into self flagellation, why would you spend hard earned money to be belittled? Seems to be de rigueur with former state owned carriers - see...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Mar 2010, 06:49
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,058,243
Posted By Argus

Secondary boycotts are illegal in Oz, too. ...

Secondary boycotts are illegal in Oz, too.

TRADE PRACTICES ACT 1974 - SECT 45D Secondary boycotts for the purpose of causing substantial loss or damage...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Dec 2008, 04:27
Replies: 5
Views: 12,443
Posted By Argus

Check your PMs.

Check your PMs.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2008, 20:58
Replies: 268
Views: 51,284
Posted By Argus

Our little village in rural New South Wales,...

Our little village in rural New South Wales, holds the Remembrance Day service on Tuesday 11th November at 1100 hrs. There's a simple War Memorial with names that date from mid 19th Century African...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2008, 07:37
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,306,651
Posted By Argus

Who, in turn, is advised by those who have never...

Who, in turn, is advised by those who have never seen/heard/felt a shot fired in anger, made a Command decision where lives were at risk, or successfully survived the cut and thrust of life outside...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2008, 07:44
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,306,651
Posted By Argus

I wouldn't be so sure. I noticed recently...

I wouldn't be so sure.

I noticed recently that a civilian lawyer with no experience of the UK military has been appointed to take charge of courts martial against British soldiers. A committee of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Apr 2008, 07:22
Replies: 13
Views: 1,099
Posted By Argus

cdtaylor_nats, SLF@LBA, Jubilee and al446 ...

cdtaylor_nats, SLF@LBA, Jubilee and al446

Thanks.

On further enquiries, looks like the cheapest 'J' class is JAL at $A6680 (includes a discount for 'mature' aged Pax). Downside is that it...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Apr 2008, 03:40
Replies: 13
Views: 1,099
Posted By Argus

Thanks everybody for your helpful comments. ...

Thanks everybody for your helpful comments.

Must admit I'd overlooked SIA and QATAR.

According to web sites, cheapest fare is QATAR but downside is two en-route stops.

Emirates, Etihad...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2008, 05:28
Replies: 13
Views: 1,099
Posted By Argus

Flights into Manchester/Glasgow

For family reasons, I fear I must shortly slip and proceed from Oz to Liverpool (ugh) and the place of my ancestors (Ayrshire).

It's been a while since my last personal trip. It seems that the...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2008, 03:49
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,306,651
Posted By Argus

AA

Interesting and relevant question.

A further question is what is the source of the legal advice - 'in house' government employed lawyers, a firm of solicitors or Counsel?

Doubtless the MOD...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2008, 06:07
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,306,651
Posted By Argus

Gentlemen I've followed this thread with...

Gentlemen

I've followed this thread with great interest, both from the point of view of an old and bold aviator who once flew helos around that area of the UK; and now, as a lawyer.

You can...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2007, 08:23
Replies: 268
Views: 51,284
Posted By Argus

Last Sunday morning, I was in a queue at Hanoi...

Last Sunday morning, I was in a queue at Hanoi International Airport waiting for a flight to Bangkok. In an adjacent queue, in a sea of non European faces, there was an English couple, both of whom...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2007, 04:43
Replies: 24
Views: 5,691
Posted By Argus

A long way from live QGHs at Shawberry, and GCA...

A long way from live QGHs at Shawberry, and GCA training at Sleap on the CPN4!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2007, 06:34
Replies: 11
Views: 3,021
Posted By Argus

Thank you Evileyes. Jumpin' Jehoshaphat, 40 years...

Thank you Evileyes. Jumpin' Jehoshaphat, 40 years plus just flashed before my eyes!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2007, 04:46
Replies: 11
Views: 3,021
Posted By Argus

What about Grampaw Pettibone?

What about Grampaw Pettibone?
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2007, 08:38
Replies: 24
Views: 11,187
Posted By Argus

Many more years ago than I care to remember, I...

Many more years ago than I care to remember, I passed through Gan as a humble punter en route to the Far East Fleet.

I recall sighting various pieces of graffiti, in what the RAF was pleased to...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2007, 03:34
Replies: 1
Views: 1,705
Posted By Argus

The pilot who wrote the Fleet Air Arm's most famous and raciest song

Vale Dave Wright, author of the A25 song: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/news/2007/06/15/db1502.xml
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2007, 01:50
Replies: 423
Views: 173,681
Posted By Argus

PK-KAR Perhaps it is window dressing, but...

PK-KAR

Perhaps it is window dressing, but the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been sufficiently moved to release a travel bulletin on the subject - see...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2007, 08:37
Replies: 34
Views: 6,484
Posted By Argus

priapism Totally agree. Neglecting the dog...

priapism

Totally agree. Neglecting the dog is bad enough, but it simply beggars belief that QANTAS would then intentionally misprepresent the facts in an attempt to evade responsibility and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2007, 22:50
Replies: 76
Views: 10,509
Posted By Argus

justapplhere

My dear chap, I fear it is you that has fallen into error. The forum rules (5th tab from the left at the top of the screen) contain no such provision.

That is not to defend or support LL's...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2007, 05:32
Replies: 44
Views: 8,315
Posted By Argus

I'm not surprised. The RAAF doesn't operate...

I'm not surprised. The RAAF doesn't operate helos, and hasn't done so for at least 15 years.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2007, 21:37
Replies: 172
Views: 72,628
Posted By Argus

If memory serves me correctly, Brawdy's V Bomber...

If memory serves me correctly, Brawdy's V Bomber dispersal was on the western side of the threshold of runway 21; and Lossie's was on the western side of the threshold of runway 23.

Both were...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2007, 06:53
Replies: 172
Views: 72,628
Posted By Argus

When in Rome ... and you didn't mention the tot....

When in Rome ... and you didn't mention the tot. In the 60s, RNAS Brawdy was home to two Hunter T8/GA11 squadrons engaged in advanced flying training, plus a front line AEW squadron. There wasn't...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2007, 04:23
Replies: 172
Views: 72,628
Posted By Argus

I see. The RAF sent the erks to do the work, play...

I see. The RAF sent the erks to do the work, play up and and generally give the Crabs a bad name, while the light blue 'hossifers' got the cushy number.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2007, 03:26
Replies: 172
Views: 72,628
Posted By Argus

A small but nevertheless important error of fact....

A small but nevertheless important error of fact.

During the Cold War, in the days of the 'V' Force, Lossiemouth and Brawdy were Royal Naval Air Stations (HMS FULMAR and GOLDCREST respectively),...
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