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Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2019, 06:53
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Honza17, welcome to our crew room :) I remember...

Honza17, welcome to our crew room :)
I remember your Dad well when I was at RAF West Drayton, London Air Traffic Control Centre (Military)* in the early '70s. A great chap to share a night watch...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2019, 07:59
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Geriaviator, re the state of our crewroom. If The...

Geriaviator, re the state of our crewroom. If The Clerk of Works/Ministry of Public Blunders and Wonders are unable to fix the jobs apply to your friendly SATCO. I knew an ATC Sqn that could do most...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2019, 07:53
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Ahh, Tangmere … my very first trip to a BoB At...

Ahh, Tangmere … my very first trip to a BoB At Home Day, bliss! The 'fence' to keep the crowd away from the runway was a rope laid on the grass, even to a <8yr old child it seemed close - brilliant!...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2018, 07:21
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Franek, it looks as if my father's friend was...

Franek, it looks as if my father's friend was very, very lucky not to have been aboard that last flight!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2018, 12:11
Replies: 12,908
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Posted By FantomZorbin

Sycamore, I agree, the chap concerned mentioned...

Sycamore,
I agree, the chap concerned mentioned that the trial comprised a number of dives amongst other manoeuvres. Unfortunately, I was a young FZ eaves dropping on an adult conversation so not in...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2018, 07:18
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

DHfan Thank you .. I've been racking my brains...

DHfan
Thank you .. I've been racking my brains trying to remember the airfield - Radlett it was, so it must have been a Halifax.
I agree it seems a strange idea but maybe the exigencies of wartime...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2018, 06:53
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Lancaster(?) Wings When I was a child I...

Lancaster(?) Wings
When I was a child I remember a friend of my father describing a flight he took as a Flight Engineer in what may have been a Lancaster/Halifax. The airframe was to be over...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2018, 08:13
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

I must admit that Danny's classical references...

I must admit that Danny's classical references made me grateful that I hadn't thrown away my Latin primer and dictionary … O Level Latin could only take one so far!!
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2018, 19:19
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

A very happy birthday Danny and be very careful...

A very happy birthday Danny and be very careful of the candles on the cake!! With very best wishes, FZ
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2018, 08:37
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Welcome back Danny, even though in a less than...

Welcome back Danny, even though in a less than vertical position!
For what it's worth I remember being told of the barrage balloon saga in ATCS ground school and repeating it in the classroom years...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2018, 08:09
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Welcome back Danny, I trust that Mr Babbage's...

Welcome back Danny, I trust that Mr Babbage's engine is now up to snuff ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2018, 08:24
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Nimrod out of Malta heading eastwards down the...

Nimrod out of Malta heading eastwards down the Med. checks in with an ATCC at a reporting point, after the ATCC acknowledges the call:
"M***** this is Aeroflot**, have any of your crew served at...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2018, 08:32
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Chugalug2. Your eloquent post perfectly...

Chugalug2. Your eloquent post perfectly encapsulates our debt to these people … as you say, "Respect" :D:D
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2018, 07:10
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

ex82 watcher, Brian 48nav, Franek Many thanks...

ex82 watcher, Brian 48nav, Franek
Many thanks for the correction, amendments made.:O
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2018, 06:48
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

In the early '70s there was a Flight Sergeant Jan...

In the early '70s there was a Flight Sergeant Jan Masat(?) on the mil. FIR desk at LATCC. Jan was fascinating chap who'd been a pilot and was now under constant pressure from his wife to return to...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2018, 15:34
Replies: 12,908
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Posted By FantomZorbin

… or a ferret with an HNC in engineering! :(

… or a ferret with an HNC in engineering! :(
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2018, 06:42
Replies: 12,908
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Posted By FantomZorbin

And nowadays, Danny, unless you have a ferret...

And nowadays, Danny, unless you have a ferret with a HNC in engineering, it's impossible to 'tinker' … progress huh! :(
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2018, 07:21
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

MPN11 Very sorry to read that you've had a...

MPN11
Very sorry to read that you've had a crimp put on your day but I trust that the prognosis etc indicate clear skies ahead.
All the very best wishes for a quick recovery.
FZ
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2018, 09:23
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

OffshoreSLF I suggest you complete the form...

OffshoreSLF
I suggest you complete the form with as much information that you can glean and send it off, the worst would be no answer but you may strike lucky. Be prepared for a wait, my request...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2018, 15:45
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Tr.9er...

Tr.9er (https://www.pprune.org/members/474591-tr-9er)
Welcome to the best cyber-crewroom on t'Net. Pull up a comfy chair but the one with a glass holder and foot warmer is Danny's:E, the coffee...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2018, 12:34
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

... and 'em as can't instruct examine! ......

... and 'em as can't instruct examine!

... 'at, coat, etc!
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2017, 08:35
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

I echo Danny's good wishes. From one former...

I echo Danny's good wishes.
From one former member of SODCAT to another ... a Happy Birthday MPN11
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2017, 07:01
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

harrym Many thanks ... and I echo Danny,

harrym
Many thanks ... and I echo Danny,
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2017, 07:40
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Geriaviator I seem to remember that it...

Geriaviator



I seem to remember that it was impossible to stall an Aircoupe, it just waffled and drifted its way down! Heaven knows what would have happened if it had become properly stalled...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2017, 07:40
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

HarryM you can't leave it at that!!!!! Please...

HarryM you can't leave it at that!!!!! Please tell us more or you'll be condemned to do the washing up till TourEx!!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2017, 07:55
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

I have heard a whisper that 'they' are...

I have heard a whisper that 'they' are endeavouring to get a Tempest into flying condition. Has anyone got an update on this?
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2017, 08:12
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Many thanks for that Chugalug!

Many thanks for that Chugalug!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2017, 07:25
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Blacksheep - 'hutch up a bit' it's a bit of a...

Blacksheep - 'hutch up a bit' it's a bit of a squeeze in this dugout and while you're about it, would you please pass us the biscuits, the fire needs mendin'.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2017, 06:30
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

... well at least the RAF doesn't have...

... well at least the RAF doesn't have "traditions" - only habits!
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2017, 06:43
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Wander00, totally agree. The standard of...

Wander00, totally agree. The standard of insensitive and crass reporting is appalling, those making the reports are witless when it comes to covering items where justice might be perverted and/or...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2017, 06:34
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Aah, the days of service! Parker (the pen...

Aah, the days of service! Parker (the pen people) used to have a similar ethos of customer service ... took broken pen to their emporium in The Aldwych, fixed 'while you wait' new nib and cleaned...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2017, 07:20
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Danny, I had the honour and pleasure of serving...

Danny,
I had the honour and pleasure of serving alongside the lady in the Royal Observer Corps in the early '60s. The lady was a lovely person, despite a marked stoop that necessitated the use of...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2017, 11:43
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Was it Molotov or Mikoyan who said "quantity has...

Was it Molotov or Mikoyan who said "quantity has a quality of its own"?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2017, 07:19
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Danny (10523) You are totally correct. I'm...

Danny (10523)
You are totally correct. I'm afraid I was looking at the "what if" with tunnel vision.
Sadly, where the enemy has no thought for its own life the 'fight' takes on a wholly different...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2017, 08:34
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,831,306
Posted By FantomZorbin

Further to Pulse1's "what if...", AAR would...

Further to Pulse1's "what if...", AAR would surely have turned the Mitchell(?) raid on Tokyo into the forerunner of the BlackBuck and put mainland Japan in greater jeopardy. However, would this in...
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