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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Aug 2010, 10:38
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Jualbo, Your link below is indeed a picture...

Jualbo,

Your link below is indeed a picture of the attack on Glasgow. Coventry was attached from the port side. Glasgow was attacked from the starboard. Interesting picture I had not seen it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th May 2009, 16:51
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Port Stanley Airfield runway denial

Since the Falklands War went on 27 years ago this week, I would like to pose a question. The UK expended considerable effort on trying to close the run. As far as I know, high level bombing by Sea...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th May 2009, 15:33
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Greetings Pablo and welcome. Andy Auld was not in...

Greetings Pablo and welcome. Andy Auld was not in the RAF, but was a Lt Commander in the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm and the CO of 800 NAS. I am sure you will get a PM form someone soon helping you...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Mar 2009, 21:04
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Cosmicomet said: What became of these...

Cosmicomet said:



What became of these two birds when sent to the UK?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2009, 09:50
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Jualbo, I have reason to dispute it....

Jualbo,

I have reason to dispute it. Woodward mentions that he had just entered the TEZ and had no intention of being kicked out. That tallies with the position on your map.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2009, 23:31
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Jualbo, I did look at it but can't now seem...

Jualbo,

I did look at it but can't now seem to find it, could you re-post it please.

Thx
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2009, 13:02
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Looks like the one shot up by Jerry Pook. Another...

Looks like the one shot up by Jerry Pook. Another Puma in the background. I can't remember if they lost one or two. One did fly back to the mainland before the end of the conflict.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2009, 08:56
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

For those interested I would recommend this read...

For those interested I would recommend this read - see last post.

Here (http://www.pprune.org/military-aircrew/98152-sea-jet-107.html#post4735542)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Feb 2009, 22:55
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Great pic, what happened to Bravo Oscar?

Great pic, what happened to Bravo Oscar?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Feb 2009, 15:46
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Many thanks to "Pontius the Pilot" for...

Many thanks to "Pontius the Pilot" for contributing the two photos below, Pontius was the Navigating Officer of HMS Glamorgan during the Falklands campaign and is the man to ask if you have any...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Feb 2009, 13:20
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Jualbo, I;ve just heard from Ian Inskip that...

Jualbo,

I;ve just heard from Ian Inskip that he met the guy that pressed the fire button for the hit on Glamorgan, Jose Scaglia . He also has some pictures of the Lear jet memorial which I hope he...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jan 2009, 12:10
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

As you say, I've confined that book to the...

As you say, I've confined that book to the fiction section. Incidentally, I've asked Ian Inskip (Navigator, Glamorgan) if he could join us and I very much hope could add his insight into the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jan 2009, 09:57
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Griffiths911, Your diagram does indeed look...

Griffiths911,

Your diagram does indeed look like the ACO attack and matches closely the diagram in post 217 if viewed from the NE.

Reydelcastillio,

HMS Avenger was attacked on the morning of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jan 2009, 15:03
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

It doesn't ring any bells with me, bast0n may...

It doesn't ring any bells with me, bast0n may know him.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jan 2009, 10:22
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Bast0n, I agree with you, having read many...

Bast0n,

I agree with you, having read many books on the FW over 2 decades, I've leaned to take most with a pinch of salt, especially those which claim to be factual. Some of the most authoritative...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2009, 23:07
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Unlikely as Exocet is subsonic in all forms....

Unlikely as Exocet is subsonic in all forms. Possibly two impacts? I'm still not convinced,
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2009, 20:23
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Luckily, no but it is documented. I'll look for...

Luckily, no but it is documented. I'll look for the sources and let you know.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2009, 15:10
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Snapshot, Thanks. I haven't been to the IWM...

Snapshot,

Thanks. I haven't been to the IWM in years. I wonder if they have something similar?

Reydelcastillio,



I can tell you where it went. It hurtled noisily across the flight deck of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jan 2009, 16:29
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Jualbo, In response to your post 238 ...

Jualbo,

In response to your post 238



Not really, The Exocet was spotted visually by Glamorgan's navigator passing off her starboard side approximately 1/2 mile away.

Also reported being...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jan 2009, 10:59
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Some interesting pictures here...

Some interesting pictures here (http://www.museomalvinas.com.ar/galerias.asp) from the Malvinas museum in Argentina. Section 4 shows some crash sites.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2009, 21:36
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Well it just goes to show how two people on the...

Well it just goes to show how two people on the same ship at the same time can have differing accounts. Enjoy the read, perhaps we can have your thoughts after you've digested.

A question also for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2009, 18:23
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Bast0n, It was as simple of "Air raid...

Bast0n,

It was as simple of "Air raid warning Red, hit the deck" just prior to each impact.

BTW, How many Wing Commanders were aboard at the time?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2009, 11:12
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

For those interested, the account given by author...

For those interested, the account given by author records two Exocet hits, each preceded by a warning. Its a good first hand account and can be had on the second hand market for about £2,
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jan 2009, 23:40
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

I've just been sent a copy of: NP 1840, The...

I've just been sent a copy of:

NP 1840, The loss of Atlantic Conveyor, by Charles Drought. 192 pages.

It may shed some light on our discussions, I should have read in a couple of days and will...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2009, 11:54
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Mzee, The nasty piece of work you are...

Mzee,

The nasty piece of work you are referring to was Major Patricio Dowling of Argentine Military Intelligence. Its was lucky for him he was shipped home or I suspect he would have met with a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jan 2009, 11:43
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

I know of the story, I didn't know we had...

I know of the story, I didn't know we had secretly developed a Stealth Wessex thast could get that close undetected. I'd like to hear more from the folks involved.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2009, 19:44
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Jualbo, Thank you. I don't have exact...

Jualbo,

Thank you. I don't have exact positions for the 30th May attack, but I do have testimony from Capt Hugh Balfour, CO HMS Exeter, also with that of Hugo White, CO Avenger. Hugh Balfour...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2009, 19:06
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Utrinque Apparatus, More please.... ...

Utrinque Apparatus,

More please....

Lets fill in some more blanks.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2009, 14:01
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

bast0n, By all means, if you could PM me an...

bast0n,

By all means, if you could PM me an email addy I'll send it across. I should point out that without precise bearings their will be a +/- 10% margin for error in any reconstruction.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2009, 13:02
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

bast0n, I have posted the graphic and the...

bast0n,

I have posted the graphic and the links to the BoI reports - some late night reading for you, enjoy.:eek:

Regarding a visual on an Exocet, I've seen one my self and they have a darn...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2009, 11:28
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Navaleye/Con...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/Navaleye/Conveyor_25May.jpg

For the the benefit of bast0n and others, using as much official and unofficial data available, I have tried to re-create the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jan 2009, 17:02
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Bast0n, Thank you very much for such a...

Bast0n,

Thank you very much for such a detailed and compelling read. Strangely not much as been written about life on AC, so you have filled a few blanks. Thanks also for the pic too.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jan 2009, 08:45
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Very much so and I'm sure we'd all would like to...

Very much so and I'm sure we'd all would like to hear your story. This is one of the most interesting and diverse threads I've seen on PPRuNe in the years I have been here - and long may it continue.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2009, 13:14
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

You were right and he doesn't ah well......

You were right and he doesn't ah well... :confused:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2009, 13:04
Replies: 438
Views: 222,924
Posted By Navaleye

Bast0n, A very interesting post - thank you....

Bast0n,

A very interesting post - thank you. The BoI report does not exclude the possibility of two Exocet hits, but cannot confirm it either. The external evidence shows just one impact hole and...
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