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Forum: Military Aviation
19th January 2021, 19:44
Replies: 25
Views: 13,455
Posted By Snakecharmer

There was a proposal to fit them with the...

There was a proposal to fit them with the Universal Drone Pack, I believe...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th January 2021, 17:51
Replies: 186
Views: 62,521
Posted By Snakecharmer

That's done!

That's done!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th January 2021, 12:45
Replies: 186
Views: 62,521
Posted By Snakecharmer

Very interested, thanks :-)

Very interested, thanks :-)
Forum: Military Aviation
17th January 2021, 16:50
Replies: 186
Views: 62,521
Posted By Snakecharmer

My late Father's logbooks show that he managed to...

My late Father's logbooks show that he managed to avoid Valley for his first 5 tours (Gutersloh/Wildenrath, Church Fenton, Middleton StGeorge/Worksop, Cottesmore); thereafter:

57 Sqn, Honington
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th November 2019, 11:24
Replies: 40
Views: 31,982
Posted By Snakecharmer

What chance fixed roster

Looking in as a left seat outsider whose priority is work / life balance, the BHX base, proper pension and Winter leave options look attractive... what chance a fixed roster (I'm currently on a 5/4)...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th August 2017, 13:21
Replies: 14
Views: 6,440
Posted By Snakecharmer

Thanks - I'll use your phrase 'lovely bloke' ...

Thanks - I'll use your phrase 'lovely bloke' during Friday's service :-)
Forum: Military Aviation
4th August 2017, 17:52
Replies: 14
Views: 6,440
Posted By Snakecharmer

Memorial Service

Memorial Service to be held at St Gregory's Minster, Kirkdale, near Kirkbymoorside in North Yorkshire at 1310L on Friday 11 August. Former colleagues etc welcome to attend; if so, do PM me so...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st June 2017, 10:25
Replies: 14
Views: 6,440
Posted By Snakecharmer

As I said, the book is a little misleading. This...

As I said, the book is a little misleading. This probably isn't the place to hit the detail of just that one event, as there were so many more...

DD - check PMs
Forum: Military Aviation
1st June 2017, 08:00
Replies: 14
Views: 6,440
Posted By Snakecharmer

I know the story from Tommy's perspective, which...

I know the story from Tommy's perspective, which differs from that in a book published on the history of the Vampire; I also have the 67 Sqn ORB entry covering it. Story for another day, but Tommy...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2017, 21:30
Replies: 14
Views: 6,440
Posted By Snakecharmer

Bet you didn't all know that Mullarkey and Tommy...

Bet you didn't all know that Mullarkey and Tommy served together on 67 Sqn Vampires in Germany... Mullarkey as a Fg Off, Tommy as a Sgt Pilot... I have pics from that era but can't hack the...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2017, 18:00
Replies: 14
Views: 6,440
Posted By Snakecharmer

Thanks for your kind words... yes, I understand 3...

Thanks for your kind words... yes, I understand 3 crews with QFI Captains moved from 57 to form the nucleus of 214... he was one such QFI; I'll check his logbooks for your entries once I return home...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2017, 18:03
Replies: 14
Views: 6,440
Posted By Snakecharmer

Flt Lt W L 'Tommy' Thompson 1927-2017

With immense sadness, I announce the death of my Father, William 'Tommy' Thompson. Blessed with a common name, I wouldn't want him confused with any other 'Tommy Thompson' so for those of you who...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th July 2015, 19:21
Replies: 9
Views: 5,432
Posted By Snakecharmer

No pics, but my Father's first logbook should...

No pics, but my Father's first logbook should have some representative serial numbers etc...

How's things, Sycamore?
Forum: Flight Testing
11th June 2015, 08:50
Replies: 82
Views: 43,892
Posted By Snakecharmer

Re Post 50 Meteor T7 in 3rd pic is WA662. ...

Re Post 50

Meteor T7 in 3rd pic is WA662. Formation callsign Vintage Nugget. Air Clues did short piece at the time - combined age of the 4 aeroplanes was 106 years (doesn't seem much these...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd April 2015, 21:51
Replies: 32
Views: 22,764
Posted By Snakecharmer

David Watkins' Vampire history also makes passing...

David Watkins' Vampire history also makes passing mention of 'Black Monday' in Germany on 3 Dec 51. He doesn't tell the full story though... maybe because the pilot who stayed low, did very low...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd March 2015, 22:44
Replies: 15
Views: 5,134
Posted By Snakecharmer

Me too... some faith restored that someone,...

Me too... some faith restored that someone, somewhere believes in the right things.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th March 2015, 22:18
Replies: 89
Views: 60,866
Posted By Snakecharmer

99 were returning from a LAT run at the time......

99 were returning from a LAT run at the time... which is where I remember it from... saw the whole thing from wherever it was we came back too... loved it... a refreshing change from all the blunt...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th March 2015, 17:22
Replies: 30
Views: 6,503
Posted By Snakecharmer

For warbird value, I'd recommend: The Hangar...

For warbird value, I'd recommend:

The Hangar 11 Collection Home Page (http://www.hangar11.co.uk)
Forum: Military Aviation
9th March 2015, 21:16
Replies: 63
Views: 23,198
Posted By Snakecharmer

Whatever happened to the 'out takes' version,...

Whatever happened to the 'out takes' version, complete with 'Buxton Mineral Water', "that crew drank my hospitality budget" etc? Someone taped a rugby match over my copy... would love to see it...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd March 2014, 18:49
Replies: 82
Views: 56,135
Posted By Snakecharmer

Tankertrashnav - also happy to help with the...

Tankertrashnav - also happy to help with the formalities, bearing in mind the 'family' connection… just wish I was in UK more often to attend the various events...
Forum: Private Flying
19th September 2013, 21:34
Replies: 24
Views: 7,617
Posted By Snakecharmer

Have done a few (but not too many) hours in both…...

Have done a few (but not too many) hours in both… but crusty old brain not recalling too much detail… recall the Chipmunk as pure pleasure but the Zlin more 'interesting' with more of a warbird...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th July 2013, 20:27
Replies: 43
Views: 11,983
Posted By Snakecharmer

'CDC is indeed available through the Tiger Club...

'CDC is indeed available through the Tiger Club :-)
Forum: Private Flying
26th January 2013, 17:42
Replies: 70
Views: 27,207
Posted By Snakecharmer

CAP10B - have taken it touring many times over...

CAP10B - have taken it touring many times over the years - no snags to report :-)

Also took 2 of us to Berlin to display at ILA 2012 in fine style and good time :-)
Forum: Military Aviation
26th September 2012, 10:51
Replies: 58
Views: 13,379
Posted By Snakecharmer

I was displaying at the Berlin Airshow, where one...

I was displaying at the Berlin Airshow, where one of the highlights was the Me262/109 formation...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th June 2012, 19:28
Replies: 52
Views: 9,368
Posted By Snakecharmer

Parochialism in GA... who'd have thought it?!

Parochialism in GA... who'd have thought it?!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th October 2011, 23:34
Replies: 19
Views: 9,715
Posted By Snakecharmer

7 May 1965 XH621 (57 Sqn) 35 x 1000lb @ China Rock

7 May 1965 XH621 (57 Sqn) 35 x 1000lb @ China Rock
Forum: Military Aviation
16th September 2011, 07:46
Replies: 15
Views: 8,520
Posted By Snakecharmer

Quote: Shame he wasn't on 3 Sqn. He'd then...

Quote:

Shame he wasn't on 3 Sqn. He'd then be "menage a trois"!

(Sorry)


As I recall, he was the IOT Flt Cdr for 3 Flt, so indeed he was...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th December 2010, 17:36
Replies: 20
Views: 6,080
Posted By Snakecharmer

First trip after joining... 'Engineer's Flying'...

First trip after joining... 'Engineer's Flying' on Wednesdays at Cranners (despite the best efforts of the DS to arrange tedious engineering / RAeS briefings etc purely to prevent us from flying!)......
Forum: Private Flying
14th September 2009, 08:38
Replies: 14
Views: 1,889
Posted By Snakecharmer

The Tiger Club at Headcorn... someone's bound to...

The Tiger Club at Headcorn... someone's bound to give you a lift from Headcorn Station.. but it's not that long a walk anyway.

Tiger Club.Home (http://www.tigerclub.co.uk)
Forum: Private Flying
9th September 2009, 15:38
Replies: 9
Views: 3,105
Posted By Snakecharmer

Sir George - thanks - check your pms. KZ8 -...

Sir George - thanks - check your pms.

KZ8 - thanks also - I may just take a trip to Turweston when I'm next home in a week's time... interesting name... I have the KZVII in my logbook :-)
Forum: Military Aviation
7th September 2009, 17:12
Replies: 24
Views: 3,977
Posted By Snakecharmer

I can't stand football but voted anyway :-)

I can't stand football but voted anyway :-)
Forum: Private Flying
7th September 2009, 16:59
Replies: 9
Views: 3,105
Posted By Snakecharmer

Thanks all.. I know about the Jones' aeroplane...

Thanks all.. I know about the Jones' aeroplane and plan to take a quick trip up to Derby in the next couple of weeks to pick their brains about plans etc.

The Cassutt has never appealed (despite...
Forum: Private Flying
5th September 2009, 20:03
Replies: 9
Views: 3,105
Posted By Snakecharmer

Rollason Beta

Anyone know where there might be one for sale? Or - at a push - whether the plans can be bought anywhere?
Forum: Private Flying
30th March 2009, 18:27
Replies: 25
Views: 4,659
Posted By Snakecharmer

The Tiger Club has to be the best... get to fly a...

The Tiger Club has to be the best... get to fly a variety of aeroplanes during training from the airfield which I reckon has the best atmosphere... great crowd too and find yourself surrounded by...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th April 2008, 22:45
Replies: 7
Views: 3,144
Posted By Snakecharmer

When I was serving as an Eng O, the deskie didn't...

When I was serving as an Eng O, the deskie didn't seem too impressed when I put 'JEFTS QFI' on my annual dream sheet (!)... could still apply I guess... but one kinda gets used to a hot drink from a...
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