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Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2023, 11:31
Replies: 455
Views: 141,739
Posted By Rocket2

"Every cloud has a silver lining, allegedly...

"Every cloud has a silver lining, allegedly theres a dozen countries looking at buying them, so the UK might get a decent price for them"

Yeah just like we did for the Harriers! :bored: :ugh::ugh:
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Jan 2023, 17:11
Replies: 5
Views: 577
Posted By Rocket2

Thanks folks the problem seems to have resolved...

Thanks folks the problem seems to have resolved itself (so far) maybe FB management look at this site :)
Blue skies
R2
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Jan 2023, 10:34
Replies: 5
Views: 577
Posted By Rocket2

Facebook Problem

Hi Folks - Facebook seems to be automatically scrolling through pages when opened on my laptop, have I been hacked in some way? It's okay on my phone by the way. Any advice please?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2022, 16:03
Replies: 112
Views: 17,687
Posted By Rocket2

Can't see any mention of Lyneham's pool, if...

Can't see any mention of Lyneham's pool, if memory serves it was near the airmen mess & bowling alley it had a reasonable height diving board too. Scared myself witless having decided to try the high...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2022, 11:08
Replies: 35
Views: 6,560
Posted By Rocket2

"How accurate was the Gunpod on the F-4?" I...

"How accurate was the Gunpod on the F-4?"

I was an Technician on VASS at Brawdy servicing the Meteors & JPs in the mid - late 70's as well as setting up the targets, I also had the great pleasure...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jun 2021, 14:18
Replies: 90
Views: 16,290
Posted By Rocket2

Talking Dove, Heron & probably early Islanders(?) not...

Dove, Heron & probably early Islanders(?) not forgetting the mighty Bristol Freighters & Carvair's - oh the noise of those when they took off over my Nan's house at Southend, only beaten by Concorde...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Jun 2021, 13:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,235
Posted By Rocket2

Thanks again folks, the problem has gone on for...

Thanks again folks, the problem has gone on for the last two weeks, tried re-booting my Apple Mac but didn't expect it to resolve the problem as it happens across all three platforms that I use, incl...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Jun 2021, 15:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,235
Posted By Rocket2

Sorry Teej, I never said that this started a...

Sorry Teej, I never said that this started a couple of weeks ago, just been too darned busy to try getting to grips with it. The thing not all email addresses get blocked.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Jun 2021, 13:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,235
Posted By Rocket2

So assuming there's nothing I can do about this...

So assuming there's nothing I can do about this (I assume you can't call MS?) would setting up a new email address solve the problem, having to import all my friends email addresses is a bit daunting...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Jun 2021, 10:34
Replies: 10
Views: 2,235
Posted By Rocket2

Outlook Problem

Hi all - been a while since I posted but have a problem with my Hotmail / Outlook account where some emails to friends get returned with various messages, a couple being "sys64ltd.plus.com gave this...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2021, 19:52
Replies: 34
Views: 5,737
Posted By Rocket2

I regard myself as being incredibly lucky to have...

I regard myself as being incredibly lucky to have ammased well over 500 hours flying Gypsy & Lyncoming powered Chipmunks, I loved every second in them & miss the experience every day now. Thank you...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2021, 17:30
Replies: 56
Views: 29,019
Posted By Rocket2

It was doing some circuits & turning finals - my...

It was doing some circuits & turning finals - my mate was sat waiting to cross the runway & saw her go down. Glad the pilot is Ok, well done sir!
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
22nd Mar 2021, 20:49
Replies: 6
Views: 2,891
Posted By Rocket2

The 20 is still doing sterling service with...

The 20 is still doing sterling service with Cobham - er sorry Draken & hopefully will be for many more years.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2021, 17:19
Replies: 40
Views: 10,777
Posted By Rocket2

If I recall from my youth the mighty VC-10 was...

If I recall from my youth the mighty VC-10 was originally touted as a possible tanker, bomber (84 x 1000lb bombs in pods & bomb bay), a martime patrol aircraft (might it have been better than a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Feb 2021, 17:25
Replies: 278
Views: 58,846
Posted By Rocket2

Well maybe not an engine in the accepted sense...

Well maybe not an engine in the accepted sense but an Avpin starter was something to behold, say Wheeeee for seven seconds then Boom as the blooming thing exploded (happened twice to me on Hunters) &...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2020, 15:51
Replies: 250
Views: 72,503
Posted By Rocket2

Wasn't there a design for the Vickers Funbus as a...

Wasn't there a design for the Vickers Funbus as a bomber (& indeed a maritime patrol aircraft) both fitted with a bomb bay & disposable pods under the wings? If I recall in the bomber role it could...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Oct 2020, 17:01
Replies: 303
Views: 52,411
Posted By Rocket2

Out of interest what happened to the one painted...

Out of interest what happened to the one painted in BOAC colours? What a waste of all that money, time & effort if it's gone to the scrappy.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2020, 16:15
Replies: 130
Views: 48,425
Posted By Rocket2

What's the state of the Tristars, have they been...

What's the state of the Tristars, have they been scrapped yet?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
19th Jun 2020, 15:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,222
Posted By Rocket2

Broadband Providers

Okay, I'm one of the stupid people who haven't swapped our providers for a long time, still with EE whose prices are going through the roof month on month, entirely my fault.
So looking at...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2020, 13:28
Replies: 63
Views: 19,557
Posted By Rocket2

Scoobytopdog, we had to check the kneeling u/c...

Scoobytopdog, we had to check the kneeling u/c every month if memory serves correct, yes we used the system for loading freight on & off for the overseas trips we did, seldom any problems with it...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2020, 08:29
Replies: 63
Views: 19,557
Posted By Rocket2

As Brevet says, at least for the mighty 115...

As Brevet says, at least for the mighty 115 operations, very happy days working on the best squadron (with the best boss) in the RAF by far (IMHO)
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Apr 2020, 17:01
Replies: 21
Views: 2,284
Posted By Rocket2

Thanks PJD - I used to be able to block senders...

Thanks PJD - I used to be able to block senders as you describe but just lately if I do this with some I get a message saying that Outlook is unable to block the sender so I delete it anway & of...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Apr 2020, 14:59
Replies: 21
Views: 2,284
Posted By Rocket2

Problem with Outlook

Hi - recently I've been getting Spam (sometimes quite threataning) that while I can report (I assume that this is looked at) but cannot block the sender. Is there anything I can do? I have Avast...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2020, 16:38
Replies: 97
Views: 40,016
Posted By Rocket2

When I serviced Brawdy's Meteors, the legendary...

When I serviced Brawdy's Meteors, the legendary Puddy Catt would always pee on the port wheel before crewing in. I was somewhat disgusted by this & eventually asked him why he did it (expecting a...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2020, 10:08
Replies: 760
Views: 373,891
Posted By Rocket2

Mechta - I meant recently. I seem to recall...

Mechta - I meant recently. I seem to recall seeing pictures last year of TF back in silver paintwork following a major rebuild.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2020, 10:26
Replies: 760
Views: 373,891
Posted By Rocket2

Am I correct in thinking that TF has been...

Am I correct in thinking that TF has been re-painted? Many happy hours flying her at Bicester.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2020, 19:50
Replies: 43
Views: 17,889
Posted By Rocket2

Smile So people can't work, therefore no wages & can't...

So people can't work, therefore no wages & can't afford to fly, flying clubs go bust, lots of unused airspace, airfields add "International (or London) to their name & make applications to expand...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2020, 11:04
Replies: 42
Views: 13,413
Posted By Rocket2

"but they would have to make an extremely...

"but they would have to make an extremely attractive offer to get us out of bed in the morning"

Jeez the thought of having to do 100 day checks again (that usually took 30 days to complete on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2020, 11:38
Replies: 22
Views: 13,053
Posted By Rocket2

Hughes - mates photos show both blades tied down...

Hughes - mates photos show both blades tied down so fingers crossed, hope the low life get caught but somehow doubt it :*
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2020, 10:53
Replies: 22
Views: 13,053
Posted By Rocket2

MG - correct, Salusa that's what G-INFO says & it...

MG - correct, Salusa that's what G-INFO says & it has two blades (or did :O). Just curious given the forecast why it was left in an exposed area & not flown home. Blue skies all.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2020, 20:51
Replies: 22
Views: 13,053
Posted By Rocket2

Thanks folks, to be a bit more specific its a B...

Thanks folks, to be a bit more specific its a B 212, forgive the "Huey" term. Definitely unattended (pictures available)
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2020, 18:44
Replies: 22
Views: 13,053
Posted By Rocket2

Abandoned Huey Spotted

A mate of mine was out walking in the hills somewhere in the UK today & found an apparently serviceable G registered Huey abandoned in "the middle of nowhere" - registration & location withheld to...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2020, 12:02
Replies: 15
Views: 6,175
Posted By Rocket2

ShyTorque - I well remember seeing that as well &...

ShyTorque - I well remember seeing that as well & sent a message to Chris Hadfield who I'd only recently met, never got an answer unfortunately.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2019, 18:29
Replies: 74
Views: 21,877
Posted By Rocket2

The infamous Bumblemunk, many happy hours flying...

The infamous Bumblemunk, many happy hours flying TF but one alarming descent when the canopy came off the rails, I held onto it all the way down!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2019, 19:33
Replies: 19
Views: 6,803
Posted By Rocket2

I was blessed to fly with Puddy on several...

I was blessed to fly with Puddy on several occasions in Lady Clementine as SAC plonk in charge of making & launching the targets & being a general nuisance repairing the VASF aircraft at Brawdy...
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