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Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2017, 19:59
Replies: 3
Views: 2,456
Posted By bushveld

Boss at Boscombe Down?

My father, aged 97 passed away yesterday. He was an RAF engineer who served at Boscombe when I was born - 1950 - and completed his career, from a Halton apprentice to Air Cdre - in 1975. I'd like to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Jul 2016, 16:58
Replies: 11
Views: 4,803
Posted By bushveld

Many thanks, much appreciated! Case closed.

Many thanks, much appreciated! Case closed.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Jul 2016, 08:20
Replies: 11
Views: 4,803
Posted By bushveld

Lowkoon, Not an ad at all, simply a question! I...

Lowkoon,
Not an ad at all, simply a question! I have nothing to do with them in any way, but merely wanted a civil input. Never mind.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Jul 2016, 17:18
Replies: 11
Views: 4,803
Posted By bushveld

PFC International

Has anyone used the investment services of PFC Intl in Wyndham St recently? I used them quite a few years ago and was happy with what they did, but if anyone has recent experience, I'd be grateful.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Jan 2016, 07:17
Replies: 14
Views: 7,079
Posted By bushveld

Started way, way back in the 80's. Ratio was...

Started way, way back in the 80's. Ratio was about 1 Mum to 7 kids and was a very popular service. Initially the kids were almost exclusively UK nationals at boarding schools, then lots of HK Chinese...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Aug 2014, 11:41
Replies: 32
Views: 14,548
Posted By bushveld

Could have been this...

A top-secret weapon being developed by the US military was destroyed four seconds after its launch from a test range in Alaska early on Monday after controllers detected a problem with the system,...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2014, 04:19
Replies: 56
Views: 14,723
Posted By bushveld

I will always remember the re-supply ship coming...

I will always remember the re-supply ship coming into Gan with all sorts of goodies to re-stock the shelves in the NAAFI shop. Were we surprised to see a nice display of hot water bottles for sale?...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Mar 2014, 17:31
Replies: 6
Views: 5,469
Posted By bushveld

An absolutely lovely man who was highly respected...

An absolutely lovely man who was highly respected by his peers. Just a real one of a kind.
God bless, Snowy.
Forum: African Aviation
4th Nov 2013, 22:53
Replies: 47
Views: 15,221
Posted By bushveld

flyafrica?

Anyone know what this is all about?

flyafrica.com (http://www.flyafrica.com)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Apr 2013, 20:51
Replies: 49
Views: 15,018
Posted By bushveld

Two Tigers. What does Coca Cola have to do with...

Two Tigers. What does Coca Cola have to do with it, other than being a massive global brand? Slosar started as Cathay, and is now back, having broadened his knowledge and experience.

Have you?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Mar 2013, 16:05
Replies: 160
Views: 37,030
Posted By bushveld

I just returned home after doing CDG-HKG-CDG to...

I just returned home after doing CDG-HKG-CDG to see the 7s. I have to say that the cabin service was excellent in both directions, as good and better as any of the many other airlines I have used in...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2013, 12:01
Replies: 162
Views: 34,995
Posted By bushveld

Gan! Many happy memories there.

Gan! Many happy memories there.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jan 2013, 13:47
Replies: 926
Views: 407,690
Posted By bushveld

Word on the street is that he is a decent and...

Word on the street is that he is a decent and knowledgable chap. Best of luck!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Jul 2012, 20:35
Replies: 28
Views: 6,874
Posted By bushveld

Double yawn, Management. Pathetic post matey.

Double yawn, Management. Pathetic post matey.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2012, 12:24
Replies: 11
Views: 4,049
Posted By bushveld

Gan revist

I am taking a nostalgic trip back to Addu Attol in 3 weeks time.(I was stationed there for all of 1973).

If any Ppruners would like me to take pics of any particular site on Gan, Hittadu etc,...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2011, 07:30
Replies: 30
Views: 4,036
Posted By bushveld

Go to: Discount Cruises, Last Minute Cruises,...

Go to:
Discount Cruises, Last Minute Cruises, Cruise, Cruise Line, Cruise Vacation (http://www.vacationstogo.com)

By far the best spot, and many Military/Industry discounts.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2011, 03:41
Replies: 265
Views: 66,366
Posted By bushveld

Tankertrashnav: "I'm emailing the club...

Tankertrashnav:

"I'm emailing the club secretary with a link to this thread, with a request that he also points it out to the member of the board of trustees who authored the report in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2011, 07:46
Replies: 50
Views: 6,718
Posted By bushveld

My dear old Dad, who served for 39 years, just...

My dear old Dad, who served for 39 years, just had his 91st birthday last week. He remains as fit as a fiddle and has all his marbles, and some of mine. His keep fit regime is working in the garden...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2010, 08:23
Replies: 128
Views: 29,375
Posted By bushveld

But wait, there's more - even in aviation: ...

But wait, there's more - even in aviation:

Sent from a friend


"Thought you would like to see the notice that British Airways sent to its

pilots explaining what we in the US refer to as the...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
23rd Nov 2010, 02:23
Replies: 3
Views: 2,246
Posted By bushveld

BG - you lost me. What's the joke?

BG - you lost me. What's the joke?
Forum: Middle East
25th Jul 2010, 09:45
Replies: 258
Views: 94,103
Posted By bushveld

SJ, Believe you should email: ...

SJ,

Believe you should email:
[email protected]

for status.

Good luck.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2010, 12:54
Replies: 19
Views: 9,288
Posted By bushveld

Thank you all very much indeed. If, in ten years...

Thank you all very much indeed. If, in ten years or so you need a yarn and a pint, I'll post Dad's contact details. You might have to pay for the beer - his is a Scot after all!
Thanks folks.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Mar 2010, 14:35
Replies: 14
Views: 3,900
Posted By bushveld

BAM. Grow up. Get out there and do something...

BAM. Grow up.
Get out there and do something yourself. Goodness.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2010, 14:20
Replies: 19
Views: 9,288
Posted By bushveld

RAF "Chief Engineer"?

Folks
My Dad will celebrate his 90th next month. He started as a Halton Brat (33rd Entry in 1936) and ended up, via WW2, Boscombe Down, Farnborough, Stockholm, Akrotiki, etc etc, as an Engineering...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
2nd Jan 2010, 11:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,686
Posted By bushveld

Come on, Menzies boys and girls at EDI. A...

Come on, Menzies boys and girls at EDI. A response in the festive spirit would be nice! Mervyn at head office, hats off to your team there.

Anyway, I worked for Menzies in Asia for a while, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2009, 06:58
Replies: 64
Views: 21,126
Posted By bushveld

Always remember looking in a gobbly-box after...

Always remember looking in a gobbly-box after departing Barksdale in a Belfast. There was a packet, labelled "Inter-Dental Stimulator".
Yup, a toothpick.
Tastier than the meal, I recall....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Mar 2009, 15:55
Replies: 29
Views: 6,787
Posted By bushveld

Daxon Look out of your myopic global window....

Daxon
Look out of your myopic global window. The world has changed!
COS - ha!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2009, 15:22
Replies: 36
Views: 25,010
Posted By bushveld

Thanks so much to all who have either PM'd or...

Thanks so much to all who have either PM'd or posted. I have forwarded all pics to the airport boss of Salalah airport, who is over the moon with the response.
I intend to travel there next week and...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2009, 04:33
Replies: 36
Views: 25,010
Posted By bushveld

Salalah pics

Many thanks to all. Brewern, could you PM me and perhaps you could send pics by email?
I'll take a few pics of Salalah now - just a few changes from the 70's!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2009, 17:17
Replies: 36
Views: 25,010
Posted By bushveld

Salalah Photos

I have been in Salalah for the last couple of days, doing some work for Oman Air and the Oman government.
There are big plans for airport expansion, and work is due to begin mid-year, with a 4000m...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Dec 2008, 02:49
Replies: 3
Views: 2,419
Posted By bushveld

I think she stole your full stops, too.

I think she stole your full stops, too.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Nov 2008, 03:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By bushveld

I lived there for a year, and, like everywhere...

I lived there for a year, and, like everywhere else there are pros and cons.

Pros- much cheaper for rent than HKG. Booze generally cheaper. Lots of entertainment at the casinos, and with more...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Sep 2008, 01:39
Replies: 19
Views: 3,916
Posted By bushveld

Blunderbus. The 2 largest costs for an airline...

Blunderbus.
The 2 largest costs for an airline are fuel and staff. What is the Blunderbus School of Management solution to balancing the books when long-term, good yield revenue starts...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Sep 2008, 23:38
Replies: 19
Views: 3,916
Posted By bushveld

Oil can be at $92 a barrel (or whatever you...

Oil can be at $92 a barrel (or whatever you happen to be hedged at), but the massive reduction in passengers - particularly front-end - that the current global financial crisis will inevitably bring...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Jul 2008, 12:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,072
Posted By bushveld

The Demise of Air Macau?

Air Macau crashes PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 09 July 2008

by Rodolfo Ascenso

Air Macau is close to bankruptcy. With losses up to MOP 100 million just within May and June,...
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