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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Oct 2021, 18:39
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Beamr, I had left the Vulcan force when this...

Beamr,

I had left the Vulcan force when this accident occurred, but I knew the captain well. It happened a long way away with little resource on site for some time. I would not for a moment...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Nov 2017, 17:29
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

I could well be wrong but I think it went (in UK...

I could well be wrong but I think it went (in UK anyway) along with Blue Steel. I cannot really recall seeing it at Waddington post 1970ish but I think it was still fitted to some of the Scampton...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Aug 2017, 17:26
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

"Shapes"

The problem is that the nomenclature is a bit loosely used. Strictly speaking, a "shape" would be just that, a weapon casing filled with inert material so that it was of similar mass and C of G to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Aug 2017, 17:53
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Pete, Start by going through Brian Burnell's...

Pete,

Start by going through Brian Burnell's site. (http://nuclear-weapons.info/) When you have completed that you can move on to the RAF Historical Society Journals....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jul 2012, 14:09
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

In a word, no. I once discussed offensive ECM...

In a word, no. I once discussed offensive ECM with a SAC pilot, he opined that the best form of ECM was measured in Kilotons.

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jun 2012, 16:24
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

I felt that my post was unambiguous, but just to...

I felt that my post was unambiguous, but just to make it quite clear, we did not fly with nuclear weapons loaded; i.e no fissile material was carried. If you wish to understand QRA and associated...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jun 2012, 14:00
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Plausible except that he did not get airborne...

Plausible except that he did not get airborne with a nuclear weapon on board; shape maybe, weapon no.

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2011, 10:15
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Yes, There was a split hatch at the front of the...

Yes, There was a split hatch at the front of the bomb bay doors. Now for the associated trivia, the internal lights in the bomb bay were controlled by a master switch in the nose wheel bay. To...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jul 2011, 11:50
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

It's an OCU crew, what do you expect;) YS

It's an OCU crew, what do you expect;)

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th May 2010, 20:13
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

This is sad, but I have just dug out my Mk2 OCU...

This is sad, but I have just dug out my Mk2 OCU notes! The following paragraphs also appear in the Aircrew Manual:

External Power supplies

200 Volt AC Ground Power Units.........the 6 pin...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jan 2010, 09:32
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

This was only a problem if there was no secondary...

This was only a problem if there was no secondary AC supply at all. Normally the AAPP would be started by the AEO as soon as he boarded and AC became available via the Sync Bus. This was fine for the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2010, 11:35
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Vulcan B2 Rapid/Sim Start

Not disabled but not used in 1972. The problem with the "Sim Start" button was the high start failure rate, you were too frequently left with 3 running. The work around to achieve a "mass rapid" was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jun 2009, 07:31
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Nick_Me I have sent you a PM. Rgds YS

Nick_Me

I have sent you a PM.

Rgds
YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jul 2008, 09:56
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Shadwell, Apology accepted, thank you. ...

Shadwell,

Apology accepted, thank you.

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jul 2008, 20:22
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Shadwell, I earned mine, and I have the...

Shadwell,

I earned mine, and I have the certificate in my one of logbooks as well.


YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jul 2008, 07:28
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Command Crew Badge

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2684033177_ca9d40a302.jpg

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Apr 2007, 15:59
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

There was an instruction in the Ground Refuelling...

There was an instruction in the Ground Refuelling Procedure that the AAR Panel should be monitored throughout refuelling to ensure the correct operating sequence of the tank valves. Apparently this...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2007, 16:41
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

"Bombay" Peach

He was manager of the Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough for a good many years. He died about 3 years ago.

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Oct 2006, 12:11
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

All sounds reminiscent of the Fiddler/Ash...

All sounds reminiscent of the Fiddler/Ash combination.

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Oct 2006, 13:34
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Nimrod INS

Risking a bit of thread drift here (we can always "on top" a previous post to get back on track!) and harking back to the days of Runway Alignment with the Nimrod's Elliot 103 platform, I believe it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Oct 2006, 19:36
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

IIRC, Red Steer 2 had a lot in common with the...

IIRC, Red Steer 2 had a lot in common with the Ekco(sp?) 190 CCWR. I believe that the display units were very similar as was the scanner but there must have been differences in the transmission...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jun 2006, 07:56
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

I remember it well. I was watching along with the...

I remember it well. I was watching along with the rest of my crew and when we saw the door open we expected to see the bodies start tumbling out! The next day we were sent up to Scampton to collect...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Apr 2006, 19:02
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Well Mike it seems that we might have started...

Well Mike it seems that we might have started something of a tradition then! But my pics pre-date yours by a long way!



Authoriser?, now there's an interesting thought, I think it was mentioned...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Apr 2006, 17:09
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Samuel wrote: Well you can bet your...

Samuel wrote:


Well you can bet your bottom (Canadian) dollar that it wasn't Finningley!

My reason for the reticence is that I am very curious to know if the story got out. I don't think it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Apr 2006, 14:34
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Vulcan Mixed Formation - 2

Another shot of the mixed formation I posted earlier in this thread. A bit more of a clue this time:

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=130797492&size=o&context=photostream

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Apr 2006, 06:41
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

The only exchange post I recall during my time on...

The only exchange post I recall during my time on the Vulcan was the USAF officer in the OCU groundschool.

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Apr 2006, 13:49
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

That would be telling, but I am in the frame!...

That would be telling, but I am in the frame! Regrettably the quality isn't great, but it should be good enough to give a clue.

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Apr 2006, 13:24
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Angel Mixed Formation

This one is a little different:

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=129391862&size=m

I wonder if Bawtry ever found out about it?:)
YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2006, 09:58
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Was this Reg Wa****am? A bit before my time, but...

Was this Reg Wa****am? A bit before my time, but Pontious N might be able to confirm.

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Feb 2006, 15:50
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

There was a book; published in the early 1960's;...

There was a book; published in the early 1960's; titled "The Penetrators". The plot was based on a penetration of US airspace by Vulcans in order to demonstrate the vulnerability of the US to air...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jan 2006, 16:25
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

Mk 1As only AFAIK, never heard of an external...

Mk 1As only AFAIK, never heard of an external system for the Mk2. The incident above did occur, a 44 Sqn Flt Cdr was the perpetrator. Later became OC College Unit at Cranwell.



I recall the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st May 2005, 08:47
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

That solves it then. Ta YS

That solves it then.

Ta

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st May 2005, 07:42
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

I have the feeling that both incidents occurred...

I have the feeling that both incidents occurred at Scampton. The second one where the wheel came off certainly did and it would be late '60s rather than early '70s. The backwards through the car park...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Mar 2005, 18:32
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

"Hot Water" anyone? YS

"Hot Water" anyone?

YS
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Aug 2004, 18:57
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,199,368
Posted By Yellow Sun

XM573

I flew it on my second trip on the OCU, Reg Wareham was the QFI. Never flew it again.

YS
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