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Search: Posts Made By: Hockham Admiral
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Forum: Freight Dogs
17th Oct 2023, 06:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,097
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Thanks, sorry I'd forgotten that.

Thanks, sorry I'd forgotten that.
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Oct 2023, 08:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,097
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Belfast Hector to fly again?

Two pieces of info on the last flyable (?) Belfast; we knew as GHLFT.

"The aircraft is to return to the skies. It has a contract for freight supply and is now under full-time restoration to return...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Feb 2019, 07:51
Replies: 83
Views: 145,890
Posted By Hockham Admiral

" The airline carried 522,000 passengers on...

" The airline carried 522,000 passengers on 29,000 flights in 2018"
Is that a true fact? That equates to EIGHTEEN pax per flight...........
Sorry, guys and gals, many of us have suffered poor...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2018, 09:41
Replies: 48
Views: 11,701
Posted By Hockham Admiral

She certainly was! With a clean wing Mk 2A and...

She certainly was! With a clean wing Mk 2A and newish Speys she would reach M.95 or 620kts on arrival at a display back in the day. You had to be very sure that you kept the ball in the middle above...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Dec 2018, 11:49
Replies: 37
Views: 24,489
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Belfast and Guppy news

An ex-HeavyLift pilot flew down to Bournemouth on Friday (30/11) and happened to be parked near the Guppy. It was being worked on by Mike McKeever and the owner (who also owns G-HLFT in Cairns). They...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2018, 09:38
Replies: 39
Views: 38,990
Posted By Hockham Admiral

In fact it was the "Long Toss" manouevre which I...

In fact it was the "Long Toss" manouevre which I recall involved a 4g pull-up from 100ft at 540kts at 7nm from target. The bomb would automatically release at about 45degs NU (or the IRE shouted...
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Jul 2018, 08:00
Replies: 33
Views: 22,402
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Because ours had water methanol injection, JW.

Because ours had water methanol injection, JW.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2018, 07:54
Replies: 22
Views: 9,464
Posted By Hockham Admiral

HMFC cetainly had a Harrier Flt Lt flying until...

HMFC cetainly had a Harrier Flt Lt flying until his retirement at 55 years old, PN.
He joined us directly from that and flew the Guppy for Heavylift as a FO for a few years. I remember giving him a...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2016, 06:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,612
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Those guys were seriously LOW!

Those guys were seriously LOW!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Sep 2014, 10:01
Replies: 30
Views: 24,919
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Heavylift Crash?

Is Hevilift a follow-on company from HeavyLift CA, please?
Forum: Freight Dogs
25th Feb 2014, 06:46
Replies: 16
Views: 7,698
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Just had this mail yesterday from my spotter...

Just had this mail yesterday from my spotter friend who works at the aerodrome:

IT`S GONE.

I've been off work ill since last Tuesday John but when I returned today I noticed it's gone. I always...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2014, 11:00
Replies: 714
Views: 162,193
Posted By Hockham Admiral

I must take you to task, Beagle, because I too...

I must take you to task, Beagle, because I too went through 237 OCU back in the very early 70's. (And sorry to go so off-topic).

The staff were hard on you but I always found their criticism to be...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
18th Jul 2013, 09:27
Replies: 1,150
Views: 725,408
Posted By Hockham Admiral

HMFC, JW? ;)

HMFC, JW? ;)
Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Mar 2013, 09:31
Replies: 5
Views: 5,198
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Here's some latest info; though not strictly...

Here's some latest info; though not strictly correct as the Belfast does not require a Navigator and the MTOW is 231,000 lbs.

Flightstar Trading LLC...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Feb 2013, 17:21
Replies: 195
Views: 137,133
Posted By Hockham Admiral

JW.............."Hanging is far too kind. I...

JW.............."Hanging is far too kind.
I simply do not believe that these people can be cured. How can any normal person do these things to a child?
I await the tree-huggers who will come and...
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Jan 2013, 09:30
Replies: 5
Views: 5,198
Posted By Hockham Admiral

PM sent, Malcolm.

PM sent, Malcolm.
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Jan 2013, 09:56
Replies: 5
Views: 5,198
Posted By Hockham Admiral

I've asked that question in DG&P Reportimg...

I've asked that question in DG&P Reportimg Points, Malcolm.;)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jan 2013, 09:53
Replies: 136
Views: 88,719
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Belfast in Cairns

Can anyone out there confirm that GE's are working on the Belfast at the moment, please?:confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2013, 10:44
Replies: 37
Views: 11,508
Posted By Hockham Admiral

The Belfast was probably the best example of an...

The Belfast was probably the best example of an aeroplane that needed a permanent GE on board!
In HeavyLift days, when we were going somewhere really outlandish, we would often take Mike McKeever....
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Dec 2012, 10:50
Replies: 95
Views: 50,402
Posted By Hockham Admiral

JW411, When HeavyLift started flying the...

JW411,

When HeavyLift started flying the Belfast around the world the Chief Pilot was Bob Reynolds (who I am sure you will remember) and he usually told ATC or whoever that it was a "Super...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2012, 10:42
Replies: 18
Views: 4,587
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Quite correct, Hilife. HeavyLift brought them...

Quite correct, Hilife. HeavyLift brought them over in the Belfast....

I remember when we brought the first one in and the General i/c Army Aviation was waiting to greet us....

I asked him what...
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Dec 2012, 10:30
Replies: 98
Views: 64,095
Posted By Hockham Admiral

DH, the 'Guppy' Tynes don't have the water-meth...

DH, the 'Guppy' Tynes don't have the water-meth injection which makes them pretty useless for the Belfast in any sort of hot/high conditions at T/O.

And I doubt any sort of CAA anywhere would look...
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Dec 2012, 10:26
Replies: 24
Views: 13,730
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Thanks, Mutt... that's the pic I was writing...

Thanks, Mutt... that's the pic I was writing about.
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Dec 2012, 13:10
Replies: 24
Views: 13,730
Posted By Hockham Admiral

HF... NOT according to Cairns ATC last week: ...

HF... NOT according to Cairns ATC last week:

Out of interest I emailed CNS yesterday, and enquired about her condition, and received this reply from the airport ops manager - "Neil, I would...
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Mar 2011, 07:28
Replies: 48
Views: 13,954
Posted By Hockham Admiral

You WERE a Freight Dog when you were sent to...

You WERE a Freight Dog when you were sent to Singapore for 10 days and returned home after 6 weeks!!! (Family not even informed.....)
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Mar 2011, 07:26
Replies: 48
Views: 13,954
Posted By Hockham Admiral

If you were a Freight Dog flying the Belfast fuel...

If you were a Freight Dog flying the Belfast fuel would drip (or pour!) out of the wings most of the time......
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2011, 11:00
Replies: 32
Views: 5,779
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Thanks for that Sqeegee, a great clip:D:D:D

Thanks for that Sqeegee, a great clip:D:D:D
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Jan 2011, 10:40
Replies: 98
Views: 64,095
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Hot News! I heard this weekend (with a high...

Hot News! I heard this weekend (with a high degree of certainty) that the Belfast is sold....
Supposedly going to SA where I hope they know a lot about WAT...:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Dec 2010, 14:02
Replies: 98
Views: 64,095
Posted By Hockham Admiral

411A, Hi "Of course, prior to civvy service,...

411A, Hi
"Of course, prior to civvy service, the UKCAA required a stick pusher to be fitted.
In the interim, ops were allowed with an additional crew member.
His job was to closely monitor the...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2010, 10:43
Replies: 116
Views: 26,504
Posted By Hockham Admiral

WE 992, (don't know your name) quote: ...

WE 992, (don't know your name) quote:
"January 1991 Belfast G-BFYU, Minhad to Cairo 7 Hrs 5 minutes. 90 minutes on the ground to gas up followed by a further 8 hrs 45 minutes to Lyneham. Bring...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2010, 18:51
Replies: 0
Views: 1,005
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Belfast Sold?

I've just heard that the Belfast (still at Cairns?) has been sold. Can anyone confirm that, please?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2010, 11:58
Replies: 28
Views: 11,559
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Another "There but for the grace ...." pic. ...

Another "There but for the grace ...." pic.

Taken at SND in early '80 it shows GBEPE landing on R/W 06.... about 200 yards to the right of the pic and across the road!!!

Note the AOA. Usually...
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Nov 2009, 10:40
Replies: 24
Views: 13,730
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Heavy Cargo, Hi That's great news. Is that...

Heavy Cargo, Hi

That's great news. Is that the FAA 121 certificate you mention?

So what's the registration now, please?
Forum: Freight Dogs
11th Nov 2009, 18:32
Replies: 24
Views: 13,730
Posted By Hockham Admiral

rrtyne, Hi If my info is incorrect please...

rrtyne, Hi

If my info is incorrect please let us all know what the situation is. The PM was dated late October and I only opened it today.
Forum: Freight Dogs
11th Nov 2009, 12:10
Replies: 24
Views: 13,730
Posted By Hockham Admiral

Dodo 56, I absolutely agree. I flew these...

Dodo 56, I absolutely agree. I flew these aeroplanes between March, 1980 (HLA's first commercial flight to Tripoli, with Captain Peter Jobling,) through to September, 2002 on the last UK commercial...
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