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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Feb 2009, 16:32
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Santiago Rivas These have been posted before...

Santiago Rivas

These have been posted before but maybe not here. I have a couple more but these will give you an idea! Welcome to the thread, it is a fascinating story from both sides.
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Feb 2009, 21:17
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Mzee With the rear door lowered and...

Mzee

With the rear door lowered and beautiful weather it all looks so easy compared to this!!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll301/tallbronzedgod/img041.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Feb 2009, 11:09
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Mzee Great stuff. Have you any more, or if...

Mzee

Great stuff. Have you any more, or if not do you know of anyone who got off with a camera/film, or posted films home before the event?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Feb 2009, 10:20
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

griffiths Great pictures. Really nice to see...

griffiths
Great pictures. Really nice to see the initial grave of H Jones. He was a very good chum of mine. Also I loved the "No flying day". I took mail and videos to Exeter on a day much like that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jan 2009, 11:56
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Navaleye One small good laugh from "that book"....

Navaleye
One small good laugh from "that book". It states that the Chief Officer was winched off from the forward deck rather than going into the sea with the rest of us. I recieved an email from...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jan 2009, 13:31
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Navaleye Thanks for that. The book really...

Navaleye

Thanks for that. The book really upset me by its crass inaccuracies. To have it lying around as the only "record" of the final cruise of the AC is such a shame. There are a few laughs...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jan 2009, 20:53
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Navaleye I have read the book. The factual...

Navaleye

I have read the book. The factual inaccuracies are mind boggling. Check out the photo descriptions for a starter. To have remembered all that dialogue is very unlikely given the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jan 2009, 07:51
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Navaleye Of what are you not convinced? I...

Navaleye

Of what are you not convinced? I recall only one explosion and the way I have always described it is a Wa-Wumph that I suppose could loosely be described as two!!

I suspect that the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2009, 21:37
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Navaleye = Atlantic Conveyor. This is quite...

Navaleye = Atlantic Conveyor.

This is quite revealing. I have been in contact with the Chief Officer and his recollections are below- some parts edited to remove names. The Board of enquiry report...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2009, 19:09
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Navaleye I think that is what was broadcast...

Navaleye

I think that is what was broadcast on warships such as Hermes whose Ops rooms knew there were missiles inbound. We did not - only that there was an Air Raid Warning. I was standing on the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2009, 16:44
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Navaleye Thanks for that. I am rivetted to...

Navaleye

Thanks for that. I am rivetted to know what the warnings were and to whom and by what means they were delivered!!

Keep it coming.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2009, 12:53
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Mzeee - I will see if I can get hold of "Big...

Mzeee - I will see if I can get hold of "Big Time" but I fear much as she loved you I have heard that she has gone back to Ascension..........!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2009, 12:08
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Pete - your a star! :I might even let you bring...

Pete - your a star! :I might even let you bring me a drink at the Jungly - (note spelling) - CTP!!! - D :ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jan 2009, 19:00
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Now we are rock and...

Now we are rock and rolling......................:):):)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jan 2009, 16:19
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

I have emailed Peter Manley to see if he knows...

I have emailed Peter Manley to see if he knows the difference between a Post Office and a Police Station. I hope he will post a reply soon. This is a great amd most amusing story! I do hope that more...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jan 2009, 10:09
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Utrinque Apparatus - were you personally watching...

Utrinque Apparatus - were you personally watching all the triple A? If you were your story could be a good one to tell. I may be able to get the SS11 pilot to join in - that would be fun!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jan 2009, 08:23
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Yes - no stamp on it.....................

Yes - no stamp on it.....................
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2009, 20:35
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Utrinque Apparatus Are we thinking SS11 here?

Utrinque Apparatus

Are we thinking SS11 here?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2009, 13:39
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

navaleye - thanks so much for that. 6.7 miles is...

navaleye - thanks so much for that. 6.7 miles is quite close to 5 so I am happy that I am not totally bonkers! Keep the facts coming.

PS - could you email me the powerpoint thingy, as the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2009, 11:51
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

navaleye - that is fascinating stuff. I have...

navaleye - that is fascinating stuff. I have never seen the BOI report and am probably a pretty unreliable witness as to ships positions!! I do recall the AC did alter course a few times as the main...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2009, 08:28
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

iwalkedaway - I have not heard that one! He must...

iwalkedaway - I have not heard that one! He must have been damn quick on his toes to survive don't you think? :)

Thinking about it over my breakfast, I vaguely remember that someone on the aft...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jan 2009, 15:19
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Well - you asked for it!!!

Atlantic Conveyor
(Before I start, this is a totally personal account of my experiences and you have to accept that this is the best that I can do with hindsight. I mention no names as it would...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jan 2009, 09:40
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Snapshot - thanks for that. I am writing up an...

Snapshot - thanks for that. I am writing up an account and will post it when finished. I also am happy to recieve emails directly from interested parties. I have already had some really moving ones...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jan 2009, 21:19
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Atlantic Conveyor OK Navaleye - I will try....

Atlantic Conveyor

OK Navaleye - I will try. It is not easy as so many people on that day were hugely heroic, and unsung heroes. I had it easy as I was an aviator so was trained in survival, had a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2009, 21:18
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Do you think that this an appropriate story for...

Do you think that this an appropriate story for this thread? I am not so sure. Senior Pilot are you out there??
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2009, 19:01
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

ARI - Very few actually jumped as the main deck...

ARI - Very few actually jumped as the main deck was very high from the sea and we had ropes and ladders rigged. I started off down a rope ladder - it seemed a good idea as abandon ship had been...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2009, 13:46
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Atalantic Conveyor Yes, from the bridge wing...

Atalantic Conveyor

Yes, from the bridge wing one could see nearly all round as they were huge and stuck right out. A clear view of all the ships around, firing chaff and being very warlike was not...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2009, 11:36
Replies: 438
Views: 222,922
Posted By bast0n

Atlantic Conveyor Regarding the distance...

Atlantic Conveyor

Regarding the distance from AC to Hermes at the time of the Exocet attack - I was on the staboard bridge wing of AC at the time, clutching the stock of my machinegun that had...
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