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Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2020, 09:25
Replies: 250
Views: 72,658
Posted By chevvron

First one for the RAF came to Farnborough from...

First one for the RAF came to Farnborough from Heathrow where the 'boffins' wanted to plot its IR signature before it went to Marshalls.
I'm sure the (BA) crew had fun doing multiple runs at 200ft...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2020, 10:14
Replies: 250
Views: 72,658
Posted By chevvron

Obviously ran short of fuel. When being ferried...

Obviously ran short of fuel.
When being ferried between Bedford and Farnborough, Benson had to be alerted in case it got short of fuel and needed to divert.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2020, 03:43
Replies: 250
Views: 72,658
Posted By chevvron

Victor then.

Victor then.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2020, 17:19
Replies: 250
Views: 72,658
Posted By chevvron

In the '50s, we lived near Bovingdon so were used...

In the '50s, we lived near Bovingdon so were used to different types flying over.
One day when I was about 5, I saw a 'big'' plane' with '6 engines pointing backwards'.
I ran indoors and told my...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2020, 17:14
Replies: 250
Views: 72,658
Posted By chevvron

Even more 'fun' when you lose an engine.

Even more 'fun' when you lose an engine.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2020, 10:10
Replies: 250
Views: 72,658
Posted By chevvron

I'll drink to that; already suggested in the 2...

I'll drink to that; already suggested in the 2 Air Cadet gliding threads.
I spent many hours flying both types and introducing younger cadets to flying.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2020, 10:07
Replies: 250
Views: 72,658
Posted By chevvron

In the mid '70s, the Chinese wanted 'em...

In the mid '70s, the Chinese wanted 'em re-engined with a pair of RB211s having seen the RB211 testbed.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2020, 10:05
Replies: 250
Views: 72,658
Posted By chevvron

For long range maybe, but for short range...

For long range maybe, but for short range (domestic) flights it has to be the Trident; equally fast if not faster.
Both aircraft were faster than modern day airliners.
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