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Last post by Pontius Navigator
Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:44 pm
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SR-71 inflight breakup
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by Slasher » Sat Jul 28, 2018 8:55 am
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One very lucky bugger.
BILL WEAVER SR-71 Breakup
Among professional aviators, there's a well-worn saying: Flying is simply hours of boredom...
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To have escaped, unscathed, in such an in-flight breakup scenario at such a high Mach number and altitude is extraordinary indeed. The scenario...
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Last post by Cacophonix
Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:53 am
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Future of Scampton - again!
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by
4mastacker » Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:45 am
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It looks like MOD have decided to get rid of Scampton, if the media reports are correct.
Scampton to be sold.
During the run-down of the Vulcan...
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With Red smoke emitting from their tails, no doubt =))
Matt brilliant as usual.
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Last post by Boac
Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:31 pm
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Geoffrey Wellum
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by
om15 » Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:26 am
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BBC news this morning has announced that Geoffrey Wellum has died,
If you haven't read his book I recommend it as probably the best account of...
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He was mentioned in despatches on the BBC1 morning programme, at least on the news for the west and CI, as he lived in Par (Cornwall.)
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Last post by Capetonian
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:25 am
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SAAF CAS Suspended
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ian16th » Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:36 pm
The officer commanding the South African Air Force (SAAF) Lieutenant General Zakes Msimang is apparently on special leave after being suspended from...
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Last post by ian16th
Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:36 pm
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Welsh valleys
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by
probes » Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:58 am
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Impressive -
Pilots....JPG
Now THAT'S flying under the radar! US Air Force Top Gun pilot puts on incredible show for the planespotters as he...
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It was much nicer doing it, even if it was in a Hercules, more time to enjoy the view !!
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Last post by Brian W May
Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:36 pm
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Tornado crash memorial
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by Capetonian » Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:12 pm
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Tornado.jpg
I was out walking yesterday near Loch Lomond and came across this memorial to the two RAF Airmen who died in a Tornado crash in 2009.
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That's the one Fox. Thank you haven't seen it before. Anyway Paul Warren-Wilson did such a low fly past in their Catalina at the funeral he nearly...
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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:34 pm
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First RAF Regiment Female recruit quits
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by
Ex-Ascot » Sun May 27, 2018 10:51 am
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The first female 'Infantry' trainee after the change in policy has quit after just 2 weeks of an 18 week training course.
Not sexist but is going to...
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Our tame Rockape remarked on the NBC course before we (as aircrew) deployed to the sand-pit for the first Gulf War he'd never seen a group as...
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Last post by Brian W May
Thu May 31, 2018 7:27 am
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Last post by Rwy in Sight
Sat May 12, 2018 7:41 pm
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On board oxygen generators v bottles
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ian16th » Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:46 pm
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I've been following this story; starting from point of ignorance, what is the reason for using on board oxygen generators as opposed to the bottled...
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Caco
I'm referring to what the RAF used on a/c such as Canberra's and the V-Bombers.
As far as I know, it was oxygen in a compressed state, I don't...
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Last post by Brian W May
Fri May 11, 2018 9:14 pm
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No. 10 Squadron
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by
Ex-Ascot » Fri Aug 28, 2015 11:57 am
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The new book on the history of 10 Sqn to celebrate the Centenary is now at the printers. There will only be a limited run. Anyone who wants to...
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The court martial heard that after diverting to an airbase, 49-year-old Flt Lt Townshend lied when filing a tech-log in which he attributed the cause...
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Last post by Cacophonix
Fri May 11, 2018 12:31 pm
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Squadron-Leader Crash
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by
OFSO » Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:35 pm
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Former Squdn-Ldr Crash and wife Jeannie arrived for Sunday lunch in the restaurant yesterday. Those who served under him (or had the misfortune to...
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Did Bullen ever make Group Captain?
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Last post by Brian W May
Fri May 11, 2018 12:07 pm
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Question for BOAC
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ian16th » Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:38 am
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Boac,
A question from a former USN Lt. who I communicate with.
Is it true that it was easier for left handed pilots to fly Harrier's, than 'normal'...
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Boac,
Many thanks for a very complete answer.
My USN contact served as a deck officer in the Korean War, not an aviator.
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Last post by ian16th
Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:00 am
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The Unpleasantness In the Levant
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ian16th » Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:54 am
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Reports of last nights operations against targets in Syria mention the fact that Raphale's of the Armée de l'Air took part.
Anyone any idea where...
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Naples has refused entry to a US sub which took part in the Syria attacks.
So, use of Italy is a touchy subject.
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Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana
Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:15 pm
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FJ and IFR flying
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by
Rwy in Sight » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:59 am
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Last Thursday a Mirage 2000-5 crashed in the Aegean Sea while approach the airport in haze. I don't have the relevant METAR at hand, but the presence...
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I recall one of our pilots doing Exercise Open Gate over the hazy Med. He bounced one incoming Red Air, only to realise at the last moment that it...
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Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana
Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:57 pm
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"Fist and sparks" badge
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by
ricardian » Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:04 pm
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Here's a bit of RAF History concerning the Fist & Sparks badge
The Sparks badge is unique in the R.A.F. and it held a special place in our...
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Change must have been part of the 1964 review. When I left Halton in 1966, E&I were TG2 along with Air Radio and Radar, Armourers were in TG1, TG3...
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Last post by ian16th
Fri Mar 23, 2018 7:48 pm
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Of interest to old Akrotiri hands
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ian16th » Sat Feb 17, 2018 9:25 am
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Limassolgrad
Using Giggle Earth, I tried to find my old residences. Both the private house we rented and our Hiring seem to have disappeared.
The...
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I was only on Malta for a 6 week 'Sunspot' exercise, in 1959, but I do remember 3 beers!
Hop Leaf, a pale ale.
Cisk, a lager.
Blue Label, a brown...
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Last post by ian16th
Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:51 pm
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Best or worst posting
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by
lasernigel » Mon Jan 01, 2018 7:53 am
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First was N.I. two years in Omagh. Next was Hohne with 32Engrs. But got attached to two other units and another two four month tours. Back to UK for...
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I'm still trying to figure out whether Omagh was Nigel's best or worst posting!
It wasn't too bad. Saw some pretty bad things, shot at,...
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Last post by lasernigel
Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:26 am
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Thunderbird was gone
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Boac » Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:54 am
The 2017 leader of the Thunderbird team has 'lost the confidence' of the team and has been replaced. Interestingly as of today there is no mention of...
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Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana
Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:57 pm
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Vets ID Card
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ian16th » Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:43 am
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I bet it ain't gonna be easy getting one from overseas!
Especially the driving license version.
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A few years ago I had my application for the Veterans lapel badge initially refused as I hadn't put a Service Number on the application. It was...
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Last post by CharlieOneSix
Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:24 pm
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Last post by ian16th
Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:09 pm
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F-35 displays in Europe for first time...
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by MoreAviation » Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:04 pm
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On Jun. 10, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter made its international airshow debut during the “Luchtmachtdagen 2016” airshow at Leeuwarden Air Base....
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Well we can all sleep better in our beds, knowing that our defence budget for the next 20 years is being well spent!
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Last post by Woody
Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:24 pm
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Big Willy
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by
FD2 » Fri Nov 17, 2017 7:00 pm
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The US Navy hasn't responded with much humour to a bit of artistry in the sky over Washington State:
but then they couldn't pubicly(?) endorse it,...
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Not as good as doing a big willy but one weekend winter's day many years ago I was flying on a utility inspection contract near RAF Chivenor in Devon...
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Last post by CharlieOneSix
Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:46 pm
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Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana
Tue Oct 17, 2017 5:51 pm
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How can this happen?
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by
ian16th » Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:47 am
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What sort of Air Force is the RAF of 2017?
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Somebody in the RAF signed off on the contract. That somebody should be on trial for manslaughter. As should the contractor,and the RAF should be up...
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Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana
Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:43 pm
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