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Forum: Military Aviation

17th Jun 2022, 17:08

Replies: 265

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Posted By MPN11

IIRC [with a nod to Mogwi] it facilitated the...

IIRC [with a nod to Mogwi] it facilitated the zip=fastener installation?

An ex-SAR mate showed me a lacing technique for the boots, whereby one pull on the loose ends tightened the whole lacing...

Forum: Military Aviation

5th Jun 2022, 16:22

Replies: 265

Falklands 40

Views: 79,733

Posted By MPN11

The Geese also liked Stanley's metallic perches....

The Geese also liked Stanley's metallic perches. My BCU had a hell of a job getting the bu66ers to ... GO AWAY. I found two pistols with bird-scaring cartridges quite effective. Round 1 = general...

Forum: Military Aviation

1st Jun 2022, 13:50

Replies: 265

Falklands 40

Views: 79,733

Posted By MPN11

I have gained that impression from many bits I...

I have gained that impression from many bits I have read, here and elsewhere. How sad.

Forum: Military Aviation

24th May 2022, 13:39

Replies: 265

Falklands 40

Views: 79,733

Posted By MPN11

We liked to think we in ATC were good, but the...

We liked to think we in ATC were good, but the pilots were much better!

Strangely, a day or so ago I was pondering posting something about this incident after the earlier weather discussion. I...

Forum: Military Aviation

19th May 2022, 14:46

Replies: 265

Falklands 40

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Posted By MPN11

Weather ... changeable.

FI Winter, 1983, taken a couple of hours apart ... bizarre!

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Forum: Military Aviation

5th May 2022, 11:07

Replies: 265

Falklands 40

Views: 79,733

Posted By MPN11

My 1983 FI not-very-warry souvenirs: 1. ...

My 1983 FI not-very-warry souvenirs:

1. Speedo of my LWB Landy, which I rendered u/s by travelling too fast and overloaded with pax.
2. Essential souvenir Mug from the shop.
3. Post-conflict...

Forum: Military Aviation

5th May 2022, 10:17

Replies: 265

Falklands 40

Views: 79,733

Posted By MPN11

One hoped Hoskins wasn't doing the landing. :sad:

One hoped Hoskins wasn't doing the landing. :sad:

Forum: Military Aviation

2nd May 2022, 19:05

Replies: 265

Falklands 40

Views: 79,733

Posted By MPN11

I recall Mog mentioning here seeing 5ft on the...

I recall Mog mentioning here seeing 5ft on the HUD on a run in to Stanley. Perhaps practice made perfect?

Forum: Military Aviation

1st May 2022, 19:32

Replies: 265

Falklands 40

Views: 79,733

Posted By MPN11

My ‘heroic’ contribution, as SATCO XW, was...

My ‘heroic’ contribution, as SATCO XW, was launching the Vulcans with a green Aldis (RT silence of course) with AOC 1 Gp stood beside me. A safe but spine-tingling moment I shall never forget. And...

Forum: Military Aviation

1st May 2022, 14:13

Replies: 265

Falklands 40

Views: 79,733

Posted By MPN11

Seconded, with thanks to Mogwi for his...

Seconded, with thanks to Mogwi for his informative and insightful inputs here on PPRuNe

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