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Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2024, 21:21
Replies: 38
Views: 5,320
Posted By charliegolf

Denzil Jenkins. A Jock, I assume?:} CG

Denzil Jenkins. A Jock, I assume?:}

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2024, 10:27
Replies: 89
Views: 25,794
Posted By charliegolf

Of all the boring, 'adminy' lectures I had during...

Of all the boring, 'adminy' lectures I had during recruitment training in '79, really only one thing sticks out...

"Steal public money- mind yer fingers!"

We were only enlisted sh1ts, but they...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2024, 16:33
Replies: 35
Views: 5,987
Posted By charliegolf

If an extra £20bn were made available tomorrow...

If an extra £20bn were made available tomorrow we'd all have to hope nothing it might buy would be needed in the next 5 years. You could make that £20bn for the next 5 years, same outcome. It's not...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2024, 18:40
Replies: 19
Views: 3,258
Posted By charliegolf

No ejection. When I asked him, he said, "My body...

No ejection. When I asked him, he said, "My body started letting me down."

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2024, 14:04
Replies: 19
Views: 3,258
Posted By charliegolf

I was on 2 Sqn with him, me a DE 22 year old...

I was on 2 Sqn with him, me a DE 22 year old crewman wannabe. With next to zero knowledge, aviation wisdom or experience, even I could see he was a gifted pilot. But he was also free with his time...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2024, 22:12
Replies: 33
Views: 12,637
Posted By charliegolf

It's not Westland/Airbus/Leo/Yeovil. End of. ...

It's not Westland/Airbus/Leo/Yeovil. End of.

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2024, 11:28
Replies: 50
Views: 11,041
Posted By charliegolf

Paint up some Typhoons, train up some 'Top...

Paint up some Typhoons, train up some 'Top Guns', and sell it as being high time we were displaying front line aircraft not trainers.

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2024, 11:24
Replies: 122
Views: 18,466
Posted By charliegolf

Compared to the cost of a new Hawk T2 (if you can...

Compared to the cost of a new Hawk T2 (if you can have such a thing) or an extra, 'ye olde Typhoon', finding a few quid to demonstrate that all people are welcome is neither here nor there. It's...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2024, 14:21
Replies: 167
Views: 22,756
Posted By charliegolf

Whaaat? Nobody told me that! I thought it was a...

Whaaat? Nobody told me that! I thought it was a rest tour!:}

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2024, 17:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,371
Posted By charliegolf

I'm assuming that 8000 troops will go twice to...

I'm assuming that 8000 troops will go twice to make the 16k?

CG

(How many would have been in 'Lionheart', in the 80s?)
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2024, 00:00
Replies: 49
Views: 13,538
Posted By charliegolf

I suspect it meant UK Armed Forces, LB. CG

I suspect it meant UK Armed Forces, LB.

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2024, 13:36
Replies: 49
Views: 13,538
Posted By charliegolf

Around 45, nearly all Tories. CG

Around 45, nearly all Tories.

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2023, 19:27
Replies: 43
Views: 6,712
Posted By charliegolf

A better explanation will be along soon, but...

A better explanation will be along soon, but broadly... In war, the book becomes advisory. An overweight aircraft will take a longer run to lift off and climb, but the crew will be fairly certain...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2023, 08:24
Replies: 256
Views: 98,612
Posted By charliegolf

His behaviour is excused because women arrived on...

His behaviour is excused because women arrived on the squadron? WTF?

​​​​​​​CG
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2023, 17:38
Replies: 256
Views: 98,612
Posted By charliegolf

Hopefully not, Toadstool. As to the question......

Hopefully not, Toadstool. As to the question... the suits, the showbiz, the Circus, the 'we must only pick people like us' element of the selection process, the sponsors; and you have, 'the special...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2023, 11:24
Replies: 29
Views: 4,946
Posted By charliegolf

Would you tell my wife?:O CG

Would you tell my wife?:O

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2023, 08:46
Replies: 28
Views: 8,250
Posted By charliegolf

Drunk with a gun. Couldn't get a date eh. CG

Drunk with a gun. Couldn't get a date eh.

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2023, 08:54
Replies: 76
Views: 16,097
Posted By charliegolf

I was once holding on 30 Sqn (C-130) and bagged a...

I was once holding on 30 Sqn (C-130) and bagged a jolly to Nellis. Inbound to one of the en-route stops, I was on the flight deck enjoying the view and listening to the radio calls. In response to,...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2023, 15:41
Replies: 76
Views: 16,097
Posted By charliegolf

The Beeb have responded to the whining highly...

The Beeb have responded to the whining highly informed criticism by saying that (I paraphrase) all the niff naff and trivia that people are getting their BP up over had to be changed due to...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2023, 08:21
Replies: 76
Views: 16,097
Posted By charliegolf

And, all the ones I saw talk about it thoroughly...

And, all the ones I saw talk about it thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was... a fillum!

​​​​​​​CG
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2023, 08:19
Replies: 76
Views: 16,097
Posted By charliegolf

You forgot the Weber BBQ. Rookie oversight.:ok: ...

You forgot the Weber BBQ. Rookie oversight.:ok:

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2023, 13:33
Replies: 76
Views: 16,097
Posted By charliegolf

I spent a day at Odiham filming the Puma bits for...

I spent a day at Odiham filming the Puma bits for the pretty poor series, 'Squadron', with Michael Culver in the cast. To Turin's point, the researcher/continuity gal was well on the ball! "Why are...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2023, 13:24
Replies: 76
Views: 16,097
Posted By charliegolf

I wonder if it's because the RAF didn't want to...

I wonder if it's because the RAF didn't want to be associated with it? Wild guess.

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2023, 08:27
Replies: 114
Views: 52,235
Posted By charliegolf

But JK was flying his Mossie and doing his...

But JK was flying his Mossie and doing his shepherding in the 40s, old boy:ok:

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2023, 11:19
Replies: 33
Views: 5,373
Posted By charliegolf

Let's not forget Huw. (Welsh speelong.):E CG

Let's not forget Huw. (Welsh speelong.):E

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2023, 09:05
Replies: 114
Views: 52,235
Posted By charliegolf

bspatz My wife (whom I assumed was not...

bspatz


My wife (whom I assumed was not following the story): "That was lovely, I really enjoyed it!" So did I.

At the end, one of those film 'footnotes' suggested shepherding saved many...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2023, 16:43
Replies: 33
Views: 5,373
Posted By charliegolf

No, his cousin was Benjamin Dover. CG

No, his cousin was Benjamin Dover.

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2023, 08:21
Replies: 33
Views: 5,373
Posted By charliegolf

Rookie error. Shoulda just said, "Yessir!". Would...

Rookie error. Shoulda just said, "Yessir!". Would have avoided his direct ish order. Might have bought another tour for the old trusty hat. Need to think like a SNCO Shy!

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2023, 18:56
Replies: 94
Views: 19,528
Posted By charliegolf

Looking back Shy, what do you feel the outcome of...

Looking back Shy, what do you feel the outcome of saying, "Touch me again and I'll break your arm." would have been?

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2023, 10:42
Replies: 94
Views: 19,528
Posted By charliegolf

The Chippies were at Swinditz in August 79 when I...

The Chippies were at Swinditz in August 79 when I was square bashing; so pretty soon after your time at Linton Shy. (Does that mean you broke the system?)

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2023, 22:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,579
Posted By charliegolf

Random Spitfire Question

Asked elsewhere, and piqued my interest...

Could the pilot of a wartime Merlin or Griffon engined Spitfire (which I believe only had ground start?) restart his engine in flight by windmilling the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2023, 15:46
Replies: 38
Views: 10,449
Posted By charliegolf

Gopher strikes were common. I've heard! CG

Gopher strikes were common. I've heard!

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2023, 08:49
Replies: 66
Views: 14,120
Posted By charliegolf

Was BFBS worth the bother? CG

Was BFBS worth the bother?

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2023, 18:31
Replies: 86
Views: 26,748
Posted By charliegolf

What are they NOT allowed to wear? Serious Q. ...

What are they NOT allowed to wear? Serious Q.

CG
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2023, 18:55
Replies: 66
Views: 14,120
Posted By charliegolf

Nutty, wifey had a minor chimney fire in Porter...

Nutty, wifey had a minor chimney fire in Porter Close, Odi. Again, the fireboys were great and reassuring given I was in Ireland. A lovely quarter, other than the solid fuel fire. We painted the...
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