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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2022, 21:25
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

The foregoing was the official procedure,...

The foregoing was the official procedure, especially as Mk 2 ballistic computer lower limit was 17 000 feet. The Mk 1 computer lower limit was 7 000 feet. Some Mk 1 crew used the ballistic...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2022, 21:14
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

At the risk of repeating something, before the...

At the risk of repeating something, before the WE177 and the 2F lay down attack we had to drop the YS2 from a pop up manoeuvre. This procedure applied to Victor 1 and Vulcan 1/2 Freefall and Victor...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th May 2009, 12:26
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

I thought you had a house in Spain? We were...

I thought you had a house in Spain?

We were with Selectia and a very nice salesman mentioned this ever so nice retired wg cdr in Alicante.

Then there was Captain Crighton who recounted how a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2009, 13:50
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

Matty, I have the details at home. I...

Matty,

I have the details at home.

I am not sure, from memory, but it may have been 3.

As a bomber-fighter escort on a strike mission recovery would not have been an issue. At least if...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Feb 2009, 11:03
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

That is the normal trail for a Victor in landing...

That is the normal trail for a Victor in landing configuration.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Oct 2008, 14:18
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

Milt, that pencil beam radar would have been an...

Milt, that pencil beam radar would have been an AA No 3 Mk 7. :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2008, 09:09
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

We had a flight commander who threatened to...

We had a flight commander who threatened to charge anyone who chose to water the plants at Akrotiri.

Mind you, he was probably embarassed. :}
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Aug 2008, 12:36
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

I knew Tiny Mathews when he was OC Bomber Wg at...

I knew Tiny Mathews when he was OC Bomber Wg at Akrotiri. I remember the wing incident :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2008, 14:22
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

Brian, nice article, shame that his chronology is...

Brian, nice article, shame that his chronology is wrong in places. I have only skimmed the article but the problem is that once published it can take on a life of its own. He talks of the Mk 1 and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jan 2008, 10:23
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

Trevor Very feint memory of a Jock Caskie. ...

Trevor

Very feint memory of a Jock Caskie.

I don't think the one you are looking for is your man.

There were older pilots on the Mk 2s in the 60s. As a wartime DFC in 1943 that would put...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jul 2007, 13:55
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

Tantalite, Boots rose to at least Air...

Tantalite,

Boots rose to at least Air Marshal and, I believe Commandant of the RAF Regiment. With a nickname of Boots, who says that the Air Sec had no sense of humour.

Flew with Boots...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jul 2007, 11:55
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

I seem to remember that that doctrine was that of...

I seem to remember that that doctrine was that of Sir Frederick and not Avro.

HP reckoned to be able to build the Victor with a largely semi-skilled labour force. Allegedly a wing former would...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jul 2007, 11:49
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

Remember David Leith, OC Ops Cottesmore...

Remember David Leith, OC Ops Cottesmore immediately after the apocalyptic wg cdr (:) see other thread on Bud Holland).

He wa stold he would have a really hard time as his predecessor used to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jun 2007, 13:51
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

LowObservable, I haven't had the chance to...

LowObservable,

I haven't had the chance to see the video yet but I suspect the answer was probably not.

I once watched a Vic 3 attack Akrotiri. It was a text book example of how not to do a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jun 2007, 13:26
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

TL, close on the type 40, I had in mind a 41 or...

TL, close on the type 40, I had in mind a 41 or 41A, maybe one for the Calc 3 the other for the 3a.

As for setting the FT manually, that would apply to all weapons dropped from below 7200 feet,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jun 2007, 11:48
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

Ballistic Films

Can anyone remember the Bomb types that matched particular ballistic film numbers?

Bomb type Zero of course was easy. What about the 1000lb bomb, 28lb bomb etc?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Mar 2007, 09:46
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

John Willie

threeputt,

Met john Willie at the V-Force reunion at Newark Air Museum 2004 or 2005. Slightly thinner on top but as brusque as ever.

You may recall his detestation of people talking off...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jan 2007, 10:50
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

Victor bailout failed

I stumbled across this site today : http://members.pcug.org.au/~jsaxon/bluesteel/99book/victorin.htm

It gives an excellent and detailed account of an incident to a Victor in Australia. Although...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2007, 10:21
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

Lots. First I remember was "Five out over...

Lots.

First I remember was "Five out over Valley" lots of kit was lost on that Mk 1, about 1966 I guess. There was a two-door cupboard and a 4-draw filing cabinet I was told along with countless...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jan 2007, 12:40
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

I note the comment about the airbrakes being left...

I note the comment about the airbrakes being left out. AFAIR the Vulcan 2 always flew circuits with the airbrakes at high-drag. Perhaps BEagle can expand?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Sep 2006, 13:20
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,407
Posted By Wader2

Forget, that's no good for you then with 301 cans...

Forget, that's no good for you then with 301 cans and skybolt mount.
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