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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Oct 2021, 09:56
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Thanks, as always, for your interest This is...

Thanks, as always, for your interest

This is the information sent by the original enquirer on the 35 Squadron Facebook Page "Does anyone know anything about my father, Flt Lt Louis Bernard James...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Oct 2021, 16:14
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

He was a qualified Vulcan Pilot with 83 Squadron...

He was a qualified Vulcan Pilot with 83 Squadron prior to the posting to Cottesmore as Instructor .... as I say he (Conway) then appears in the 35 Squadron ORBs as 2nd Pilot (possibly as a fill in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Oct 2021, 15:56
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

In late 1964 / early 1965, the Flight Simulator...

In late 1964 / early 1965, the Flight Simulator Instructor at Cottesmore appears to have flown 3 operational sorties with No 35 Squadron. Does anyone know if this was normal practice (or does anyone...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2021, 10:21
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

In-Flight Refuelling

Thanks, as always, for your comprehensive response. In terms of timings, I should have said why did 35 Squadron start in-flight refuelling training in May 1964 .... but your post explains that quite...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jan 2021, 22:06
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

In-Flight Refuelling

Can anyone enlighten me on why "in-flight" refuelling training was introduced in May 1964?. Was it linked to the introduction of low level attacks in February 1964 or was it for other reason(s), or...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Oct 2020, 14:11
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Does anyone have a photograph of the Bristol...

Does anyone have a photograph of the Bristol Siddeley Trophy.

I have photographs of it being handed over to 35 Squadron (1975 to 1977) but I don't have one showing the trophy detail

Can anyone...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Aug 2020, 16:28
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Based on feedback, the Activity section on my...

Based on feedback, the Activity section on my 1982 page now reads as follows (although I am not sure targets were relevant at this point in time)

Aircrew Training Programme

Ground Training...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Aug 2020, 13:55
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Timelord As PN says, I am in the process of...

Timelord

As PN says, I am in the process of documenting the history of No 35 Squadron (1916-1982) [non-commercial / educational project] so that it can be preserved for future generations. It's a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Aug 2020, 22:26
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Training

Thanks for the responses.

I am trying to find a way of summarising "squadron" activity throughout the year. I currently have the following, which you may like to adapt (as I would like to get it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Aug 2020, 12:57
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

A question on squadron based training ..... 1960s...

A question on squadron based training ..... 1960s to 1980s (if I may)

Was training solely based around the BTR Scheme (or its predecessor) or was additional continuation / operational training...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Sep 2018, 22:50
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Would anyone happen to have access to a listing...

Would anyone happen to have access to a listing which shows the serial numbers of the ten aircraft that were originally selected for conversion for Operation Corporate?

I think XL391, XM597,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2018, 17:02
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Re Post 2023 David; a very belated...

Re Post 2023

David; a very belated acknowledgement of your post and I am sorry to hear of your loss.

The reason for posting now is that I have spent some time over the last week or so...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2018, 16:52
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Just recording my thanks to the one person (you...

Just recording my thanks to the one person (you know who you are) for responding to my previous post

Just flipping back to my post regarding Maritime Radar Reconnaissance, can anyone provide a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2018, 17:37
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

As part of my history of No 35 Squadron, I am...

As part of my history of No 35 Squadron, I am working with one of the co-owners of XJ823 (Solway Aviation Museum) to piece together information relating to the squadron's use of the aircraft for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Apr 2018, 21:56
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Thanks Bill; I have been typing your name on a...

Thanks Bill; I have been typing your name on a regular basis over the last few days (listing the captains of aircraft) and hopefully I have spelt it correctly each time.

If you (or anyone else)...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Apr 2018, 08:59
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Can anyone identify the officers in the picture...

Can anyone identify the officers in the picture at the foot of this page. https://35squadron.wordpress.com/2018/04/29/1972/

I think it could relate to the handover of No. 35 Squadron from JB...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Nov 2017, 09:52
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

MARITIME RADAR RECONNAISSANCE A couple of...

MARITIME RADAR RECONNAISSANCE

A couple of questions that have cropped up (whilst trying to consolidate the information I have) relate to No. 35 Squadron's role in Maritime Radar Reconnaissance.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Nov 2017, 17:01
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Thanks, once again, for your generous feedback. ...

Thanks, once again, for your generous feedback.

I am now spending time updating my 35 Squadron archives / database with the information supplied.

Regards

Pete
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Oct 2017, 07:56
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Timelord; how I wish your comment were true, as...

Timelord; how I wish your comment were true, as it would make my research a lot easier. Sadly, the compilers were not always provided with the latest information, but they did the best job they could...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Oct 2017, 17:14
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Thanks for your ongoing feedback and apologies...

Thanks for your ongoing feedback and apologies for the late response but other elements of my project (plus a house renovation project) have taken centre stage.

I am back in the Vulcan era for a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Oct 2017, 13:44
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

I am just trying to gain a bit more understanding...

I am just trying to gain a bit more understanding about No. 35 Squadron during the period 1962 - 1969 and just wanted to double-check to see if it provided QRA throughout that period and whether...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2017, 15:38
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

RADAR REFLECTIVE DINGHY TRIAL

No. 35 Squadron's ORB contains a few photographs from a Radar Reflective Dinghy Trial that was carried out in 1971.

Again, my curiosity got the better of me, so I had to ask if the trial was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2017, 14:18
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

FLAMINGO MAGAZINES

Does anyone have copies of the RAF Akrotiri Flamingo Magazines as I note that at least one contains information and photographs of No 35 Squadron whilst it was based there, so I would love a copy (of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2017, 13:43
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

BOMBING COMPETITIONS

As mentioned, I am now working through the ORBs (1966 - 1972) and recording some of the information on the History of No 35 squadron website.

One thing which is quite predominant in the record...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Aug 2017, 15:32
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

ARMAMENT

I have just obtained a copy of the No. 35 Squadron Record Book, which I now need to work through so that I can put all the bits of the jigsaw together.

A very quick look through shows that the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Aug 2017, 18:40
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Thanks, as always, for the feedback. Even...

Thanks, as always, for the feedback.

Even though this is a minor subject in the overall scheme of my History of No 35 Squadron 1916 - 1982 project, I am finding it fascinating, albeit frustrating...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Aug 2017, 09:24
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Yellow Sun Thanks for the leads .... I will...

Yellow Sun

Thanks for the leads .... I will read through them and hopefully find the answers to my questions.

Regards (and thanks again)

Pete
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Aug 2017, 16:19
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Apologies, once again, for my lack of knowledge...

Apologies, once again, for my lack of knowledge but I had assumed the "shape" was an inert training version of Yellow Sun or WE117.

However, both "shape" and "training rounds" are mentioned in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2017, 22:05
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Thanks again for the feedback to my queries; your...

Thanks again for the feedback to my queries; your ongoing help is much appreciated.

I am trying to get hold of the squadron's 1966 / 1967 record books from TNA but they are out on loan at the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2017, 13:45
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

oh ... I had hoped it was at the last parade of...

oh ... I had hoped it was at the last parade of the No 35 Squadron standard in February 1982!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Aug 2017, 21:53
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Crew Classifications

I am struggling to find an answer to this on other forums, so wondered if you could help me out with this one too:

Can anyone advise on when Bomber Command / Strike Command crew classifications...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Aug 2017, 17:22
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Thanks again for the feedback. Having done...

Thanks again for the feedback.

Having done further research, I note that No. 35 Squadron "Kinsman" exercises were flown to Yeovilton, Pershore, Ballykelly and Llanbedr. Is anyone able to confirm...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Aug 2017, 09:36
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

Thank you for the feedback; it is always much...

Thank you for the feedback; it is always much appreciated.

I will have a dig around to see if I can find any photographs of the various bombs used and photographs of them loaded in the bomb bay.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Aug 2017, 18:43
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,400
Posted By Petet

The answer to my question may be hidden amongst...

The answer to my question may be hidden amongst the many posts in here so apologies if this has already been discussed .... but when the Vulcan was being flown on training runs and exercises what...
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