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Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2013, 10:02
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

As I was saying before the Pinger...

As I was saying before the Pinger interrupted................

I loved Speedys picture of the camels in flight chased by the helicopter and thought there may be more of a similar ilk.

Below is...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2013, 09:24
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Savoia - on my screen it is way too big - where...

Savoia - on my screen it is way too big - where am I going wrong? D
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2013, 08:50
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

I love Speedy's last picture of the camels...

I love Speedy's last picture of the camels fleeing from the helicopter.

Below is a similar picture of fleeing animals taken in the Tsavo game reserve in the 60s. Flying with the left hand, camera...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2013, 14:40
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Savoia I am nervous abut questioning your...

Savoia

I am nervous abut questioning your great knowledge - but is that US ARMY painted under the side triangular window...............?

D
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2013, 09:09
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Savoia It looks remarkably similar to me -...

Savoia

It looks remarkably similar to me - but I don't have any photos of the Mk3 or Mk 7 Dashboards and cockpit controls. Do you?

Regarding the chaps who flew out of a WW3 still in their seats...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2013, 21:38
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Nigel Apocrypha are statements or claims...

Nigel

Apocrypha are statements or claims that are of dubious authenticity. :ok:

I think that this is one of them. I have never heard of it - does not mean it did not happen, but as I may have...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2013, 11:19
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Heli 1 I have just donned my anorak and beg...

Heli 1

I have just donned my anorak and beg to differ with your assessment of the Bristows SAR cab being and ex RN Whirlwind Mk 3 - and will probably get shot down by Savoia and...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2012, 19:35
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Terry Macdonald was a super chap - been there...

Terry Macdonald was a super chap - been there done it and ended up teaching little prunes like Nigel and myself to not hit the ground in the wrong attitude.

Famous also for calling a particularly...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2012, 08:34
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Soggy Boxers Ah - the Moke!! Yes I did have...

Soggy Boxers

Ah - the Moke!! Yes I did have a moment when going from Peter Craigs leaving RPC to the Red Lion in Helston. A quick swerve to avoid an oncoming bridge and I fell out - it would have...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2012, 09:27
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll301/tallbronz...

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll301/tallbronzedgod/BulwarkP1127trials2.jpg

This shot of the P1127 trials on board HMS Bulwark off the Cornish coast may amuse those engineers who watch this...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2012, 09:44
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Here's a mix you don't see nowadays! ...

Here's a mix you don't see nowadays!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll301/tallbronzedgod/img046.jpg

D
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2012, 10:41
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Wonderful pictures! The Sproule net was a...

Wonderful pictures!

The Sproule net was a good idea but it injured more people than it scooped up as unless you were VERY careful with your height control the leading edge metal bar clouted the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2012, 15:23
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Sycamore I really do not know being a Jungly...

Sycamore

I really do not know being a Jungly and all that. It looks as though it could be a radar reflector, but perhaps there is an elderly pinger out there who can tell us............?

D
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2012, 10:03
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Savoia I wa referring to me being an anorak...

Savoia

I wa referring to me being an anorak for keeping the badge all these years! Not you:)

Keep up your amazing work on this and many other threads - I for one find it fascinating.

D
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2012, 08:33
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Good morning Savoia! In the interests of...

Good morning Savoia!

In the interests of keeping your amazing collection of aviation memorabilia accurate I post below the actual badge worn on my flying suit!! Note that it has Station Flight at...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2012, 08:52
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

A new Year Flypast to set the pulses racing to...

A new Year Flypast to set the pulses racing to see what other pictures come out of the wood work in 2012.

This is Culdrose Station Flight/SAR plus the WW9 used for senior officers (fixed wing) to...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2012, 18:52
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Tarman When one is a "Proper Chap" one...

Tarman

When one is a "Proper Chap" one spells it Gibraltah and pronounces it accordingly.....................:ok:

D
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2012, 10:06
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL:) ...

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL:)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll301/tallbronzedgod/Photoscan3462.jpg


This picture of VZ 965 is interesting in many respects. If you look closely you...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2011, 11:25
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Savoia Reference the picture of Neddie...

Savoia

Reference the picture of Neddie Seagoon with a beard, the chap on the left is Chris Clay and the badges on my magnificent breast are Seahawk SAR and 707 Squadron. Hope that fills in a bit...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2011, 11:19
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Oh I say! First HM the Queen, then Prince...

Oh I say!

First HM the Queen, then Prince Charles and now this. Thank you so much Savoia.

Below another memory.............what a cracking helicopter to go wave jumping in the storms around the...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2011, 22:16
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

Reference Richard Seymour above - he used to have...

Reference Richard Seymour above - he used to have a beard............:rolleyes:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll301/tallbronzedgod/NavyPhotos36.jpg

Oh dear................

and somtimes...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2011, 22:09
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,854,145
Posted By bast0n

I just love reading the threads about do we have...

I just love reading the threads about do we have this bit of equipment and should we allow this or that - we never thought about that in days of old and we...
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