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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2015, 08:49
Replies: 434
Views: 112,432
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Looks like from today the Russians might be a...

Looks like from today the Russians might be a little more circumspect about flying through other peoples airspace without permission!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2015, 08:38
Replies: 293
Views: 71,746
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Oh dear this could get messy, the Turks will also...

Oh dear this could get messy, the Turks will also have data. Russians have got used to violating/infringing other folks' airspace recently, it was always going to end in tears! AJ News have just said...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 13:45
Replies: 367
Views: 106,002
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Where will it got then?

I must admit I have a vested interest here, where will the P-8’s go then? To Waddington (I start work there on Wednesday) with it’s soon to be nice new extended runway or Scotland? ;);)
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2014, 13:47
Replies: 1
Views: 1,183
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Sadly I have just heard this afternoon that ...

Sadly I have just heard this afternoon that Mike Freer has passed away. Very sad news indeed as he was a very kind and true Gent who assisted me greatly by allowing me to use some of his...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2014, 09:18
Replies: 1
Views: 1,183
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

New Book - Beyond the Horizon - The History of AEW&C Aircraft

Hi All,

Just a quick post to let everyone know here on PPRune that my new book "Beyond the Horizon - The History of AEW & C Aircraft" is being launched this coming weekend at Scale Model World...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2014, 21:02
Replies: 927
Views: 423,820
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Okay, then what is the best and safest solution...

Okay, then what is the best and safest solution to the problem? (I was only joking about the CAS and his five trips by the way). After 32 years in the service I know that would never happen).

Is...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2014, 15:08
Replies: 927
Views: 423,820
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

This all seems like something from a "Yes Prime...

This all seems like something from a "Yes Prime Minister " sketch. We scrap an excellent platform (R1) because another version of that platform is declared unsafe (MR 2) after spending miliions...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2014, 18:30
Replies: 46
Views: 13,438
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Ah get it now:D, you mean our "Nuclear Deterrent"...

Ah get it now:D, you mean our "Nuclear Deterrent" U-Boats !!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2014, 17:49
Replies: 46
Views: 13,438
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

TOFO Prey tell which cow are you refering to...

TOFO

Prey tell which cow are you refering to ?:cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2014, 12:00
Replies: 46
Views: 13,438
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Regarding the Qatari's anouncing their plans to...

Regarding the Qatari's anouncing their plans to purchase Boeing 737 AEW&C's with the Grumman MESA radar, it looks like that combination is fast becoming the platform of choice. As some one has...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2014, 22:02
Replies: 46
Views: 13,438
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Radar 101 The Wedgetail does in fact have...

Radar 101

The Wedgetail does in fact have 360 degree cover, it would appear that it is fast developing into the best AEW&C system in the world. Looks like Turkey and South Korea have made very...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2012, 08:25
Replies: 109
Views: 15,721
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

1453Flt Neptunes

Beagle you were right the four Neptunes on 1453Flt were not MPA, however, they were not used for anything clandestine either.

They were conducting AEW trials from Jan 53 to Jun 56, I have been...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2012, 18:52
Replies: 32
Views: 15,509
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

No Frisbees seen recently

Well sitting here under the Waddo MATZ there's not been any "Frizbees" seen in the skies around here recently at all. Saw a Sentinal yesterday afternoon and have seen a few King Airs but no AWACS!
...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2012, 20:54
Replies: 5
Views: 3,096
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

I've tried that already, no response from them...

I've tried that already, no response from them though!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2012, 19:30
Replies: 5
Views: 3,096
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Calling all 849 Sqn FAA Skyraider AEW & Gannet AEW crews

Firstly let me introduce myself, my name is Ian Shaw, I live in Lincoln and I’m an ex RAF Warrant Officer who served for 32 years before leaving to work for Lincolnshire Police 5 years ago. I am very...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Feb 2012, 13:49
Replies: 1
Views: 1,026
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Calling all 849Sqn FAA Skyraider AEW & Gannet AEW crews

Firstly let me introduce myself, my name is Ian Shaw, I live in Lincoln and I’m an ex RAF Warrant Officer who served for 32 years before leaving to work for Lincolnshire Police 5 years ago. I am very...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Feb 2012, 13:43
Replies: 18
Views: 2,968
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Request for contact from any 849Sqn Aircrew/Groundcrew for book input

Firstly let me introduce myself, my name is Ian Shaw, I live in Lincoln and I’m an ex RAF Warrant Officer who served for 32 years before leaving to work for Lincolnshire Police 5 years ago. I am...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2012, 20:59
Replies: 970
Views: 325,185
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

I'm new to this thread and must admit have only...

I'm new to this thread and must admit have only got through the first couple of pages so far. WEBF you are spot on when you talk about poor PR. You can see from my own thread where I am trying to...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2012, 20:36
Replies: 19
Views: 4,773
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Ahh, apologies they actually said "Air Command"...

Ahh, apologies they actually said "Air Command" is that the new name for STC ? I have been out for 5 years and freely admit I've lost touch with that sort of thing. I had the one liner e-mail from...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2012, 18:09
Replies: 19
Views: 4,773
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Hi again folks thanks for the replies so far they...

Hi again folks thanks for the replies so far they are much appreciated and a special thanks for the PM with the Female WO's name. Can I please point out that my name is Ian as I signed at the bottom...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2012, 20:03
Replies: 19
Views: 4,773
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

AWACS Crews Request For Info Op Allied Force

I am hoping that the members of PPrune can help me please. I am ex RAF WO who served 32yeras in the RAF, quite a lot of it in the Lincolnshire Air Force. During 1999 I was detached as an SNCO Ops...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jul 2008, 10:09
Replies: 3,441
Views: 719,283
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Departure from Waddington

Does any one know please, when 558 is due to depart Waddo, I'm off today (supposed to be decorating the Kitchen) I could take a sneaky drive up there for a look see, especially as I went yesterday...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2008, 09:45
Replies: 146
Views: 27,992
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Waddo on Sunday

I managed to finish nights at 0400hrs so I went to the Airshow Here are my observations for what they are worth.

Traffic situation locally going in wasn't bad at all Dragon Ops dropped me off in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jul 2008, 11:50
Replies: 3,441
Views: 719,283
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Sentry, Is 558 going to do a practice...

Sentry,

Is 558 going to do a practice display this afternoon do you know ? I'm on nights tonight but I'll stay up and watch her from the bottom of the hill if she's going up.

Does anyone know...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jul 2008, 18:14
Replies: 3,441
Views: 719,283
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

It has just been anounced on BBC Look North and...

It has just been anounced on BBC Look North and confirmed in a live interview with Dave Thomas that the CAA have given permission to display at Waddington this weekend. The Vulcan did a few...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Jul 2008, 18:11
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

558 will Display at Waddo

It has just been anounced on BBC Look North and confirmed in a live interview with Dave Thomas that the CAA have given permission to display at Waddo this weekend. The Vulcan did a few overshots and...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2007, 19:06
Replies: 54
Views: 10,072
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

My first day in civvie street

I've been reading PPRune for the last few years and have felt unable to post comments out of loyalty to the service. However.....today is my first day as a civilian for 32 years and I now feel I can...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2005, 20:32
Replies: 97
Views: 8,965
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Thank God we have Police Officers who are willing...

Thank God we have Police Officers who are willing to do what is necessary on our behalf.... Thank You guys.

I'd suggest that the MET get as many explosives dogs trained as quickly as possible and...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2005, 08:12
Replies: 29
Views: 4,403
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Exclamation Death In Service

Biggus

I followed your advice and rang the pensions office in Glasgow on Monday morning, guess what, they hadn't a clue what I was talking about when I mentioned AVCs and the SofS's speach of 14...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Feb 2003, 21:13
Replies: 519
Views: 93,642
Posted By It's Life Jim 208

Many many heartfelt congrats SPOT to you and your...

Many many heartfelt congrats SPOT to you and your superb team of supporters.

Thank You, SPOT and Sue for having the courage and determination to see this whole sorry episode through and not giving...
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