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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2024, 22:24
Replies: 167
Views: 22,756
Posted By newt

It was the Cold War. So why don’t you understand...

It was the Cold War. So why don’t you understand what went before? Sums up our younger generation. You would not be here if we had not done our job. When the Muslims are telling you how to live your...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2024, 21:22
Replies: 167
Views: 22,756
Posted By newt

I would like to thank all contributors to this...

I would like to thank all contributors to this thread. The inputs are interesting to a man in his mid seventies who spent nearly 22 years defending this nation so they can have their opinions. When I...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2023, 21:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,945
Posted By newt

The funeral will be in the village church in...

The funeral will be in the village church in Southrepps at 13.30 on 23rd of November. Donations to www.just giving.com/page/1699114777602. In memory of John Bryant to help raise money in support of...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2023, 10:46
Replies: 78
Views: 18,576
Posted By newt

Our old RAF Germany bases would do I’m sure!👍👍👍👍

Our old RAF Germany bases would do I’m sure!👍👍👍👍
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2023, 20:56
Replies: 284
Views: 83,654
Posted By newt

So after three years and probably very few...

So after three years and probably very few frontline hours……the Station Commander just steps back into a single seat Typhoon! Why do they let these TV people show this? He must have done simulator...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2023, 06:52
Replies: 284
Views: 83,654
Posted By newt

Well done Timelord!

Well done Timelord!
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2023, 20:34
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,687
Posted By newt

Ukraine

Oh boy! Ukraine. Give me a Lightning or a Jaguar and I’ll be there! Oops forgot I’m 75 this year! Still there in spirit but capability a bit rundown 👍

Incomers welcome!

Just a light hearted...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2022, 14:22
Replies: 296
Views: 138,279
Posted By newt

In my days on fast jets…..you never flew with...

In my days on fast jets…..you never flew with your mask down! Only actors do it so you can see their lips moving!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2022, 11:54
Replies: 115
Views: 36,205
Posted By newt

Surely it’s not as bad as streaking through the...

Surely it’s not as bad as streaking through the Mess on a ladies guest night!😂😂😂😂
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2022, 08:20
Replies: 66
Views: 18,113
Posted By newt

Best way to see Scotland…….. one hundred feet...

Best way to see Scotland…….. one hundred feet doing 500 kts!👍👍👍
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2021, 16:05
Replies: 13
Views: 7,189
Posted By newt

Maybe the RAF will buy them after they are...

Maybe the RAF will buy them after they are reduced to nothing but drones and helicopters!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2020, 23:54
Replies: 3
Views: 3,573
Posted By newt

Resign your commission

Just a thought from a long retired guy. Can you still resign your commission years after you left the service?
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2020, 22:04
Replies: 28
Views: 13,097
Posted By newt

Just be aware that on the first day the Boss may...

Just be aware that on the first day the Boss may not be the Boss. At least not until you get to the bar! A spoof on the new boy can take all sorts of different forms. Just be ready 😂😂😂😂
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2020, 21:00
Replies: 35
Views: 14,005
Posted By newt

So what the hell is skill fade?

So I’ve had a beer and turn on the TV. I’m presented by the Reds in the USA! After a couple of days they suffer from.......Skill fade!........could someone please explain?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2019, 12:02
Replies: 21
Views: 10,006
Posted By newt

I can’t even believe he has the nerve to attend!...

I can’t even believe he has the nerve to attend! When I see pictures of him with the IRA it makes my blood boil.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2019, 09:05
Replies: 73
Views: 42,728
Posted By newt

I remember well a sortie against Concorde from...

I remember well a sortie against Concorde from Wattisham! in a Mk6 Lightning. Initially a head on supersonic to fire Red Top Missile acquired and for real would have been fired! Then converted to a...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2019, 11:35
Replies: 32
Views: 18,580
Posted By newt

Thanks for your support Dark Thunder! It should...

Thanks for your support Dark Thunder! It should not be forgotten that the F2 and F2a retained two Aden cannons so was very capable of close dog fighting especially at low level. The F6 was retro...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2019, 20:18
Replies: 32
Views: 18,580
Posted By newt

So his tail is clear in the hover after his...

So his tail is clear in the hover after his fifteen minute sortie..... could not write the book!
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2019, 19:41
Replies: 32
Views: 18,580
Posted By newt

“CHECK SIX”........both of you!!

“CHECK SIX”........both of you!!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2019, 19:36
Replies: 32
Views: 18,580
Posted By newt

So much bull! It’s not just the aircraft and...

So much bull! It’s not just the aircraft and it’s radar and weapons......it’s the guy in the cockpit who wins or looses the day! DACT is exciting and rewarding flying! In the Lightning force we had...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2019, 19:32
Replies: 61
Views: 21,049
Posted By newt

I always briefed non aircrew passengers, lucky...

I always briefed non aircrew passengers, lucky enough to be scared by flying with me........ If I call eject, eject, eject.....if you hear the third one......you will be on your own!!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2019, 11:53
Replies: 77
Views: 51,157
Posted By newt

(if not the crusty old buggers who had their...

(if not the crusty old buggers who had their turn). I object Runaway Gun! Apparently I’m a Grumpy Old Git!! So get it right!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2019, 06:28
Replies: 77
Views: 51,157
Posted By newt

How many frontline aircraft types have we lost...

How many frontline aircraft types have we lost but the Arrows survive? Surely with the size of the RAF now, they can no longer be justified on cost grounds alone!

Retired to my bunker with a glass...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2019, 09:26
Replies: 79
Views: 31,124
Posted By newt

I agree Beags! People used to get very nervous...

I agree Beags! People used to get very nervous when I hand flew the 747! I’ve even seen them try to do a downwind ILS rather than an into wind visual! Just a shame that flying is becoming such a...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2019, 23:10
Replies: 79
Views: 31,124
Posted By newt

Well said OK465! The autopilot brigade have a lot...

Well said OK465! The autopilot brigade have a lot to learn about aircraft handling! I have large aircraft experience and fighter experience! I’m sure military training is the best! Handling is...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2019, 08:10
Replies: 79
Views: 31,124
Posted By newt

Not sure how you judge half a mile from the...

Not sure how you judge half a mile from the taxiway but it looks ok to me! No heavy braking and a controlled rollout! Still do not understand why everyone is giving them such a hard time! Nothing...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2019, 05:40
Replies: 79
Views: 31,124
Posted By newt

Nobody has commented on the angle from where the...

Nobody has commented on the angle from where the video was taken! I think it makes it look much worse than it actually was! I can see little wrong with it. Would never happen in normal operation but...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2019, 21:51
Replies: 104
Views: 45,872
Posted By newt

Late but impressive! Shame they could not fly...

Late but impressive! Shame they could not fly closer formation! Wonderful atmosphere on Beachy!
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2019, 08:53
Replies: 104
Views: 45,872
Posted By newt

Will be on Beachy Head from 2pm if anyone I know...

Will be on Beachy Head from 2pm if anyone I know is there then get in touch! Should be a fine spectacle!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2019, 20:13
Replies: 16
Views: 5,919
Posted By newt

It was a very good day and almost brought a tear...

It was a very good day and almost brought a tear to the eye! Great effort by all the guys who look after these aircraft!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st May 2019, 21:30
Replies: 5
Views: 2,453
Posted By newt

Logbooks!

This might be boring but are there others out there who have flown in RAF jets with a relative who was able to include them in their logbook? So I flew with my Dad then I flew him! Be interested to...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th May 2019, 09:37
Replies: 28
Views: 15,153
Posted By newt

Would you like a camera in your face when doing...

Would you like a camera in your face when doing base training or your first line landing? I think not!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Apr 2019, 22:47
Replies: 52
Views: 17,053
Posted By newt

Children, children, children! This is supposed to...

Children, children, children! This is supposed to be light hearted banter! Not we did more than you did! We only corrected
Brewster on his ridiculous statement that the Lightning was considered as...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Apr 2019, 21:17
Replies: 15
Views: 2,453
Posted By newt

Time to accelerate!l

Time to accelerate!l
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Apr 2019, 21:14
Replies: 52
Views: 17,053
Posted By newt

Thank god for that! We are rather old and maybe...

Thank god for that! We are rather old and maybe past our prime but we did our bit. Oh and I think you meant “When I Was On Lightnings!” WIWOL!
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