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Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2019, 20:29
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Hiya mate, Geordie etc spot on. What a time...

Hiya mate,

Geordie etc spot on. What a time we all had eh?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2015, 19:39
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Geezers, "Sept 1978 at Abingdon they had -...

Geezers,

"Sept 1978 at Abingdon they had - WB586/A, WP901/B, WK589/C, WP805/D and WZ877/uncoded (but had preBiopsy been 'G')"

Thanks for that, that was in my time there 77 - 79, I'm still sure...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2015, 16:35
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

ACW418, I will second that, I was launched...

ACW418,

I will second that, I was launched by aero tow in an Air Cadets ASK21 circa 1985, whilst detached to Syerston from Waddington, the AEW Nimrod didn't need me. I was "Air testing" the ASK21...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2015, 16:26
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

My day today

As promised, our good friend chickenlover contacted me recently and we agreed that today was going to be my first flight for 16 years, and my first flight in a Chipmunk for 36 years. To that end I...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2015, 21:02
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Coff, Thanks for the foregoing. As an aid...

Coff,

Thanks for the foregoing. As an aid to taking the pressure off I will "spill the beans" from my point of view, it may amuse our fellow posters as we await your deliberations. Beware...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2015, 20:12
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Looks like a good few were pressed in to glider...

Looks like a good few were pressed in to glider towing services Coff, were they simply used for RAFGSA/Air Cadet towing, or were there other uses. Now anyone know about the lower spar tie bar...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2015, 18:32
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Longer Ron, Now you mention it, ISTR an...

Longer Ron,

Now you mention it, ISTR an aircraft that had a glider towing hook in my time too. Could the T come from Tug ? And was it doing a bit of launching RAFGSA stuff from Bicester or some...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2015, 18:26
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Coff, What a splendid job you have done on...

Coff,

What a splendid job you have done on the 6 AEF fleet. It was a long time ago that I was trusted to run the flight line over there,mans I think I left before Longer Ron arrived on ULAS (I...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2015, 20:22
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

ATR43, Sqn Ldr Don Gardner (Gardiner ?) was...

ATR43,

Sqn Ldr Don Gardner (Gardiner ?) was the boss of 6 AEF during my time there. Whilst I served only as pond life, as I left on promotion to senior pond life circa 77 I did not have the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2015, 13:45
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Coff, 805 was definitely on the inventory of...

Coff,

805 was definitely on the inventory of 6AEF 1977 - 1979. I had the great pleasure of accompanying some fine "drivers airframe" in the aircraft. Unfortunately I have few memories of exactly...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2015, 20:58
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Great find Coff #420, And I have spent today...

Great find Coff #420,

And I have spent today with a fellow ex GE, exploring the pleasures of a very English pub near the Kennet and Avon Canal. During our discussions he noted that he was a Space...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2015, 18:54
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

AA62, Good luck with your kidnap attempt. ...

AA62,

Good luck with your kidnap attempt. SWMBO reckons she would have no problem dealing with loadies. Meanwhile, Coff, judging by the photographs on the Hercules thread, I'm thinking...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2015, 22:07
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Chickenlover, PM Inbound, I'm ironing my old...

Chickenlover,

PM Inbound, I'm ironing my old growbag as I type, in anticipation, are you really that desperate for ballast :eek: Coff, was WK577 ever a 6 AEF aircraft ? It is more reminiscent of...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2015, 22:45
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Breech in, engine primed, cowling secure and rear...

Breech in, engine primed, cowling secure and rear switches on, Sir. 27 Aug 79 was the last time I said that for real, I will never forget it. 6 AEF were a happy bunch, who found that a keg of beer...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2015, 21:13
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Brace yourself proplover, Coff is the man who can...

Brace yourself proplover, Coff is the man who can :ok:

Smudge :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2015, 21:30
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Coff #310, I agree, to a point, as a former...

Coff #310,

I agree, to a point, as a former employee on 6 AEF, the Gypsy Major was the biz. As a former Glider pilot, the supermunk had a lot of whizzbang for the pounds it cost for a launch. As...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2015, 21:26
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Aircraft F700 Sections

Coff, If I can help, I will try. Here's a list I picked up a while ago on "another site". I don't know what my interest was at the time, but it seems to be what you're looking for now ;

Section 1...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2015, 18:23
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

GR4 Techie, The Chipmunk with the unusual...

GR4 Techie,

The Chipmunk with the unusual engine cowling, used for aerotow at Bicester was probably the "Supermunk" that had been modified by replaced the gypsy major engine with a rather big...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2015, 12:35
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Coff, India 42, I'm sorry to say I never did...

Coff, India 42,

I'm sorry to say I never did have a photograph of the Barrels on the canopy rails. It must have been a memorable do though, I seem to recall we "put away" 6 x 88 pint firkin (I...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2015, 21:52
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Coff #278, I seem to recall both of those...

Coff #278,

I seem to recall both of those datum points being used to determine the longitudinal datum when positioning the aircraft in "rigging position" during servicing. The Lateral position...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2015, 19:55
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

I'm convinced I saw three "Chippies" in loose...

I'm convinced I saw three "Chippies" in loose formation transiting Swindon in the past few days. Maybe I'm just an old Chippie ground crewman in hope. Anyone out there who can confirm my hopes...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2013, 18:49
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Sky 51 What a great shot, and an ex 6 AEF...

Sky 51

What a great shot, and an ex 6 AEF bird at that. There's not many "proper aircraft" left.:sad:
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2013, 18:49
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Having done a tour, as a Corporal Airframe fitter...

Having done a tour, as a Corporal Airframe fitter on Oxford UAS at Abingdon, we joined forces with ULAS ground crew to share responsibility for ground crew of 6 AEF. I'm talking 1979-82. As they...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2013, 18:42
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Mandator Thanks for that, Finlay may have...

Mandator

Thanks for that, Finlay may have been the place my entry photo was taken. If you did the appo thing you can't get the place out of your mind.

Smudge
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2013, 13:04
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

Looks reminiscent of RAF Halton, if so would that...

Looks reminiscent of RAF Halton, if so would that be the old Maitland Gym bottom right ?

Smudge
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2013, 21:30
Replies: 760
Views: 374,977
Posted By smujsmith

My first ever experience of real flying was in a...

My first ever experience of real flying was in a Chippie from Shawbury in the early 70s, as a member of 1122 (Marmion) Squadron ATC. I joined the RAF as an apprentice at Halton and enjoyed further "...
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