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Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2023, 13:06
Replies: 39
Views: 11,792
Posted By tyne

They've already been decomissioned once. I...

They've already been decomissioned once.

I am not against 20 year old OPVs being sold, so long as they are replaced.

The Batch 2 Rivers seem to be a big hit, so perhaps three more? They are...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2018, 18:45
Replies: 24
Views: 10,146
Posted By tyne

Thanks so much for that. II'l write it on the...

Thanks so much for that. II'l write it on the back of the photo.

Much apprrciated!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2018, 17:49
Replies: 24
Views: 10,146
Posted By tyne

Anyone shed light on this.

Going through my late father's photographs I found this.

He he was a TV reporter for the BBC in the early 1960s and I think the photo was taken somewhere in North East England.

Who was the...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2016, 23:36
Replies: 2,913
Views: 966,728
Posted By tyne

Re: military involvement in SAR. It still...

Re: military involvement in SAR.

It still happens informally.

There have been a couple of occasions in the past year where an RAF Sentry has helped a lifeboat out with comms.

IT seems they...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2016, 21:16
Replies: 8
Views: 3,445
Posted By tyne

Rather hear a couple of Tonkas than all that...

Rather hear a couple of Tonkas than all that horrible racket from the Auchrnlarie Sports Bar.

I used to love being there round JW time. Highlights included a load of lads in the back of a C130...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2016, 14:57
Replies: 68
Views: 21,570
Posted By tyne

Did something happen at a Wittering in the...

Did something happen at a Wittering in the 1950s/60s?

I have a relative who grew up in the village and I remember him telling me about some sort of incident when he was a kid.

I recall local...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2015, 13:13
Replies: 6
Views: 2,831
Posted By tyne

Sea King 132

Thank you for the fly past at Tynemouth today.

Thank you also to all at 202 squadron for watching over us with your friendly growly Sea Kings (Wessex and Whirlwinds too) for the last 50 years....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jun 2015, 13:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,157
Posted By tyne

Cheers guys.

Cheers guys.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jun 2015, 22:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,157
Posted By tyne

Very odd Hawker Beech 1000

Right now, Sunday night 1055. Been watching this on FR24 high level over Nirthern England out to the IoM then back across to Newcastle. 39000 ft then straight across the sea to Dennark but turns...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2015, 18:27
Replies: 8
Views: 2,329
Posted By tyne

I'm a civvy but was involved with JMOTS Very...

I'm a civvy but was involved with JMOTS

Very hazy memories of all nighters here.

The Commodore in Helensburgh - Pub Home & About Us (http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/thecommodorehelensburgh/)
...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2015, 07:42
Replies: 16
Views: 3,749
Posted By tyne

I've seen the S92 out over the NE coast and 202sq...

I've seen the S92 out over the NE coast and 202sq lately.

What's the score? Is military SAR staying for a bit longer?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Dec 2014, 07:39
Replies: 18
Views: 6,142
Posted By tyne

Brilliant! You'd walk in to a job there.

Brilliant! You'd walk in to a job there.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Sep 2014, 05:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,772
Posted By tyne

From what I understand from Google (She flew in a...

From what I understand from Google (She flew in a slow climb over Tynemouth last night so I too checked to see what it was) the owners come to Northumberland for country persuits now and then. She...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Jul 2014, 10:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,552
Posted By tyne

Harriers!

I got a message from a friend last night. A brace of Harriers over Tyneside and Northumberland yesterday.

He said they appeared to by carrying long range tanks.

Anyone know anything? I doubt...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2014, 07:09
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,589
Posted By tyne

A bit of QEC class light relief. Airfix...

A bit of QEC class light relief.

Airfix criticised for not including any aircraft with scale model of HMS Queen Elizabeth | NewsBiscuit...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2014, 08:16
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,589
Posted By tyne

The main reason is cost. Not just to buy,...

The main reason is cost. Not just to buy, develop and install, but to run. QECs do not have large crews, they are built around automation. The RN does not have the personnel to man two nuclear...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2014, 19:54
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,589
Posted By tyne

A couple of interesting posts here on the QEC...

A couple of interesting posts here on the QEC class and the use they will be.

HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH: Welcome To The Warship That Nearly Never Was | danentwisle.com...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2014, 08:18
Replies: 19
Views: 4,840
Posted By tyne

I wonder if the B52 comment was a slip of the...

I wonder if the B52 comment was a slip of the tongue. The reporter was Geoff Meade former Defence Journo at Sky. I have met him a few times and he seemed then to know his stuff. A very odd thing...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2014, 16:24
Replies: 56
Views: 14,621
Posted By tyne

My aunt (Ex WWII WAAF) was the post lady at...

My aunt (Ex WWII WAAF) was the post lady at Wittering in the 1960s, 70s and for much of the 1980s. Anyone remember Mrs Roffe on her GPO bike? She lived off camp in the village but we as civvy kids...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2014, 15:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,640
Posted By tyne

I see...... Thanks now to the chaps in...

I see......

Thanks now to the chaps in Typhoons. That was a cracking rate of climb you displayed just there!

There are more than a few people here loving your work here today. Much...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2014, 13:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,640
Posted By tyne

Albert Low Wigtown Bay April 17

To the guys who passed low over Wigtown bay in SW Scotland at 1405 ish today a big thank you!

Great to see you flying so well, and myself Claire and Alfie the dog really appreciated it.

You are...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2014, 08:10
Replies: 11
Views: 2,678
Posted By tyne

I am a civvy, but have an ex 849 mate who told me...

I am a civvy, but have an ex 849 mate who told me this story once.

I also remember a tale about a legendary bearded old hand in the squadron who was there when he was training on Sea King AEWs in...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2013, 12:32
Replies: 15
Views: 3,178
Posted By tyne

The story is on local radio. Lets hope it drums...

The story is on local radio. Lets hope it drums up some numbers.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2013, 08:38
Replies: 132
Views: 55,065
Posted By tyne

Re: running Osprey off an Invincible. Just...

Re: running Osprey off an Invincible.

Just as a matter of interest - with the props/rotors unfolded can they only operate from Sierra/Tango part of the deck aft?

I guess they are too wide...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2013, 05:15
Replies: 26
Views: 6,078
Posted By tyne

Do you hear it when you are inside the aircraft?

Do you hear it when you are inside the aircraft?
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2013, 20:21
Replies: 76
Views: 9,349
Posted By tyne

I agree. Standards aint what they are. It is...

I agree. Standards aint what they are.

It is also a case of paying peanuts to get minkeys.

Time constraints play their part, fewer staff, more to do.

I work as a freelancer in a broadcast...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2013, 13:40
Replies: 76
Views: 9,349
Posted By tyne

No, not too much to ask. The above was partly a...

No, not too much to ask. The above was partly a reason why, not an excuse.

Sloppy reporting can cause a lot more than irritation.

In 2003 a Sea Knight crashed during the Iraq operation. A TV...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2013, 12:17
Replies: 76
Views: 9,349
Posted By tyne

As a journalist who has worked very closely with...

As a journalist who has worked very closely with the military, I have to agree with a lot of the above.

Journalists who understand military stuff are rare. As a bit of an anorak, I get a lot of...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2013, 08:12
Replies: 120
Views: 21,460
Posted By tyne

"Fuzed" was the buzz word areound the time Ark...

"Fuzed" was the buzz word areound the time Ark Royal left service.

Link 16 fuzed information from the battle space.

RAF and RN crew were fuzed when operating on a carrier.

I guess it was an...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2013, 19:30
Replies: 174
Views: 67,606
Posted By tyne

Surely the CV at the time was Lusty.

Surely the CV at the time was Lusty.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2012, 04:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,737
Posted By tyne

Remembrance Day in Tynemouth. Thank You RAF.

I assume it was an RAF jet. Not low level, but whoever you were at 11am on Sunday, your presence was much appreciated by those of us gathered in Tynemouth village to remember our war dead.

We...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2012, 11:19
Replies: 29
Views: 7,876
Posted By tyne

What about Port Stanley?

What about Port Stanley?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Sep 2012, 00:00
Replies: 2
Views: 2,036
Posted By tyne

Thanks for that. Ill follow the link.

Thanks for that. Ill follow the link.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Sep 2012, 17:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,458
Posted By tyne

HU 5. Helicopter Utility. HAS. Anti...

HU 5. Helicopter Utility.

HAS. Anti submarine. There was only a HAS 3.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Sep 2012, 19:18
Replies: 2
Views: 2,036
Posted By tyne

Crash site, probably WW2, Wigtown Bay, Scotland.

Hi, I have been in recent contact with an old chap who tells me of a crashed plane, he belives to be from WWII in the vacinity of Auchenlarie on Wigtown Bay in Galloway.

He told me the wreck used...
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