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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2018, 08:04
Replies: 107
Views: 26,933
Posted By PTR 175

I found mine as FOD down the back of an OCU...

I found mine as FOD down the back of an OCU Buccaneer bang seat, not a UK one but a Skilcraft US one. Anyhow, 40 years later I still use it. It is on my kneepad that I use in the mighty PA28-181. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2018, 07:06
Replies: 120
Views: 28,116
Posted By PTR 175

Thumbs up No lunch for the groundcrew

During a TECEVAL at St Mawgan, I was detailed to pop down to the mess to pick up the Hot box, tea urn and loaves of bread. Jumped in the Landrover with my collegue and down we went. Lunch was...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2018, 14:36
Replies: 22
Views: 8,700
Posted By PTR 175

What is it with Bruntingthorpe, I have been twice...

What is it with Bruntingthorpe, I have been twice and got a soaking. Worth the trip though. well reccomended to anybody who has OM15/OF4 or OX38 running through their system.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2018, 07:51
Replies: 139
Views: 38,080
Posted By PTR 175

Thumbs up Two minor incidents of note apart from the many...

Two minor incidents of note apart from the many hours wasted filling out visitors forms and handing out keys. At least that has some form of automation now.

First one. St Mawgan. Whilst in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2018, 13:22
Replies: 10
Views: 2,261
Posted By PTR 175

And i would suggets a small fleet of say 6...

And i would suggets a small fleet of say 6 conventional subs for work in the defence of the UK, N Sea, N Cape, Baltic and the Med. Plus it has the benefit of not taking up an Astute for Perisher work...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jul 2018, 09:31
Replies: 161
Views: 32,832
Posted By PTR 175

MPN11 I have one mug spare, no i did not...

MPN11

I have one mug spare, no i did not nick yours. I was clearing out my attic last night in preparation for our last ever house move and i found my old one. I have no idea why i keep such Cra9
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2018, 13:28
Replies: 161
Views: 32,832
Posted By PTR 175

All went well on my departure from Wittering...

All went well on my departure from Wittering everything signed and accounted for including my PE kit. I must have been the only person who ever returned a a complete set. That was until I attempted...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2018, 13:11
Replies: 59
Views: 10,686
Posted By PTR 175

Grrr Indeed it was, I believe it was the only snooker...

Indeed it was, I believe it was the only snooker table in town to have 7 pockets ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2018, 07:58
Replies: 59
Views: 10,686
Posted By PTR 175

Like a lot of others on this forum I was a mature...

Like a lot of others on this forum I was a mature student at the university that has had a bit of a knocking all be it in fun. So i feel i must support it.

Hull university was both contracted by...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2018, 08:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,943
Posted By PTR 175

Thumbs up Yes good to see it get a mention. I saw it from...

Yes good to see it get a mention. I saw it from both sides, as team member representing our school in 1976 and as a member of a tor party for 5 years in the late 80s/early 90s (RAF Lynch and...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Dec 2017, 10:42
Replies: 15
Views: 5,180
Posted By PTR 175

Try searching for ASTM, SAE and ISO standards. If...

Try searching for ASTM, SAE and ISO standards. If they conform to these then they will be listed. Most likely ASTM.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2017, 13:24
Replies: 60
Views: 23,196
Posted By PTR 175

Yellow Tom, Last time I was there the Nimrod...

Yellow Tom,

Last time I was there the Nimrod was open. Being an ex Nimrod Avionics Tech, I was in there with a friend giving him a guided tour. By the end of our visit to the mighty hunter we had...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Aug 2017, 15:30
Replies: 43
Views: 7,285
Posted By PTR 175

Wiggy I think you will find the local buses...

Wiggy

I think you will find the local buses in and around LHR are free. This is a result of loosing the foot tunnel into the terminals 1-2 and 3. They will take oyster cash etc but are free if you...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2017, 15:16
Replies: 43
Views: 14,036
Posted By PTR 175

Plus a few MPA for Tapestry flights

Plus a few MPA for Tapestry flights
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2017, 07:35
Replies: 24
Views: 6,630
Posted By PTR 175

Certainly an interesting read. I see the US has...

Certainly an interesting read. I see the US has not learn t from the USS Pueblo (AGER-2) report about the amounts of unnecessary documents and code keys carried.

They also had a similar problem...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2016, 14:20
Replies: 61
Views: 21,609
Posted By PTR 175

My suggestion is also a 'role bay'. An area that...

My suggestion is also a 'role bay'. An area that can quickly be reconfigured to take a crate/pallet of auxillary equipment that can adapt the role of the aircraft quickly. When not in use the role...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2016, 11:47
Replies: 30
Views: 6,856
Posted By PTR 175

It is not only the air force that is spending...

It is not only the air force that is spending money. The land forces have a big ongoing procurement exercise called Land 2110. A lot of their land equipment is rather elderly hence the ongoing...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2016, 15:37
Replies: 28
Views: 9,238
Posted By PTR 175

Henlow is still alive and kicking. Various units...

Henlow is still alive and kicking. Various units are still based there.


The airfield also rings out to the sound of Lycoming engines from the flying club, much to the annoyance of certain locals...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2015, 09:48
Replies: 15
Views: 3,776
Posted By PTR 175

Yes perfectly feasible. I am ex L Tech AC left...

Yes perfectly feasible. I am ex L Tech AC left after 15 years and went to university as a mature student. My RAF qualifications were used as entry qualifications for my degree course. BEng in...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2015, 12:22
Replies: 55
Views: 17,347
Posted By PTR 175

My experience is only as Kipper fleet ground...

My experience is only as Kipper fleet ground crew.

Mostly standard stuff really, trying to get some sleep in vinyl seats, ugh or using the engine intake blanks to sleep on.

Doing as much of...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2015, 14:53
Replies: 11
Views: 2,621
Posted By PTR 175

If i recall correctly the T17053 and T17054 buoys...

If i recall correctly the T17053 and T17054 buoys were basically updated version of the older types but they had solid state electronics rather than miniature valves and hence the different type...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2015, 13:54
Replies: 11
Views: 2,621
Posted By PTR 175

Mk 1C buoys

A complete war load of Mk 1C was kept on two Type S trolleys in the dump. 12 sets were kept at STM. Some were kept in with the smoke floats so we had to wear BA sets to get them out if we did not...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2015, 13:39
Replies: 78
Views: 15,374
Posted By PTR 175

George Cayley Glider - First wingborne flight...

George Cayley Glider - First wingborne flight with the world's first airborne coachman on board. George did not fancy it himself !
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2015, 11:23
Replies: 129
Views: 15,969
Posted By PTR 175

I could be adding 2 and 2 and getting 5 anyhow...

I could be adding 2 and 2 and getting 5 anyhow here goes. Several years ago the French tested a warhead in French Polynesia atmospherically in breach of the rules. Everybody was in uproar about this...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2015, 09:45
Replies: 84
Views: 16,881
Posted By PTR 175

It was not uncommon to move from the ground to...

It was not uncommon to move from the ground to the air. A lot of Flight Engineers were ex Ground crew. However this option is not open now unless you can get a job on the BofB memorial flight.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2015, 15:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,246
Posted By PTR 175

Yes they are the Pt and Stb Localiser antenni....

Yes they are the Pt and Stb Localiser antenni. They were also used by the radar guys to stand on ;) to gain access to the Fwd RWR RF unit. They were attached to a rather nice, for the time, Cossor...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2015, 13:09
Replies: 41
Views: 7,489
Posted By PTR 175

Newquay aka RAF St Mawgan is a good example of...

Newquay aka RAF St Mawgan is a good example of this. According to the original plan this was done to save cost. I suggest this is the reason why it is done elsewhere.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2015, 10:51
Replies: 32
Views: 7,140
Posted By PTR 175

Firstly, Bravo for having the courage to own up...

Firstly, Bravo for having the courage to own up to your failings and using D and D to help you out. They are not only there for the nasty things in life.

One thing i have not seen mentioned is to...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2015, 09:24
Replies: 24
Views: 13,168
Posted By PTR 175

As to the grounding in the early 1980s. It may...

As to the grounding in the early 1980s. It may have happened earlier, sorry not sure of dates. There was issues with the Risbridger replenisment rigs. These were used to replenish Hydraulic oil, OM15...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2014, 10:16
Replies: 20
Views: 3,666
Posted By PTR 175

All I will get will be a free subscription to...

All I will get will be a free subscription to pprune
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2014, 07:59
Replies: 16
Views: 4,235
Posted By PTR 175

It was for a while stored in one of the hangars...

It was for a while stored in one of the hangars at St Mawgan. One of the old metal hangars at the top of the hill still had the shack handling gear in it.

So one weekend, whilst I was on shift...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Nov 2014, 13:29
Replies: 35
Views: 10,186
Posted By PTR 175

I have a 1980 Moto Morini that will only run well...

I have a 1980 Moto Morini that will only run well on higher octane fuel. For example the Shell V power type of fuel. I tried Avgas 100LL from the flying club. It was a good price as it was the ex...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2014, 08:15
Replies: 157
Views: 30,603
Posted By PTR 175

Stuck Air Start valves, see them on a Nimrod as...

Stuck Air Start valves, see them on a Nimrod as well same remidy using a hide faced hammer.

We were waiting to go home on said aircraft. One engine would not start, sooty jumps out armed with...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2014, 14:09
Replies: 157
Views: 30,603
Posted By PTR 175

Good topic, lets see how long this one runs. I...

Good topic, lets see how long this one runs. I predict it will end up as 'Shoe box in t'middle of road' :ok:

A few interesting ones.

Baulk head connector up the top of the electrical bay,...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2014, 11:16
Replies: 32
Views: 9,301
Posted By PTR 175

Tis true, the tanks at Swanvale are being built...

Tis true, the tanks at Swanvale are being built on. Not sure if the pipeline to Coastlines wharf is still intact as that is under threat also. I do not know how St Mawgan aka Newquay airport gets...
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