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Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2023, 14:24
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

So the RAF can buy them because of a potential...

So the RAF can buy them because of a potential lack of 'small' lifting capability due to the loss of the C130Js:hmm:
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2023, 04:37
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

I was always under the impression that the Blue...

I was always under the impression that the Blue Angels are operated by the US Navy and had just one USMC pilot flying the F18s and 3 flying in the C130.
Photos of them clearly show 'US Navy' painted...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2023, 01:28
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

You live and learn. Why did the USMC buy it for...

You live and learn. Why did the USMC buy it for the US Navy? Could the Navy not afford it?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2023, 15:03
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

Ducking to avoid incoming.:uhoh:

Ducking to avoid incoming.:uhoh:
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2023, 21:40
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

I said that first.

I said that first.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2023, 21:38
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

Marshalls will be moving their whole operation to...

Marshalls will be moving their whole operation to Cranfield before then.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2023, 12:39
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

Shirley that's the civilian contract for the...

Shirley that's the civilian contract for the Skyvans otherwise why specify 20 meat bombs.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2023, 17:06
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

Leaving the Australians to come here.

Leaving the Australians to come here.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2023, 15:51
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

And 'Our' Andovers which we should have kept.

And 'Our' Andovers which we should have kept.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2023, 08:31
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

I dare say the remaining crews of the Hercs will...

I dare say the remaining crews of the Hercs will be 're-educated' after 30 Jun to become Atlas drivers.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2023, 04:20
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

Doesn't look like 20K to me.

Doesn't look like 20K to me.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2023, 10:21
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

Nice to see Halton is on the itinerary; I did a...

Nice to see Halton is on the itinerary; I did a lot of flying there in gliders and microlights; pity there's nothing for Henlow or Benson.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2023, 13:33
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

So what happens when they use up the last of the...

So what happens when they use up the last of the 'ZZ's? Do they start using the myriads of 'never issued' serial numbers or maybe start again using 'AA' and 4 numbers?
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2023, 10:38
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

'The Times' has the same owners as 'The Sun'...

'The Times' has the same owners as 'The Sun' which excels in 'sensationalising' stories so maybe you should send it to them too. As you say, 'The Times' will probably 'bin' it in favour of some MP...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2023, 09:45
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

Don't be silly, there's plenty of 'life' left in...

Don't be silly, there's plenty of 'life' left in them so they're all going to be sold on to other airforces.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2023, 00:56
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

I did say 'supposed to be' after all; it was...

I did say 'supposed to be' after all; it was posted in an earlier post on this thread and I just copied it!!
(Well that's my excuse anyway believe it or not):{
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 18:09
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

The actual date of C130J retirement is supposed...

The actual date of C130J retirement is supposed to be 31 Jun 2023 so presumably that will be marked in some way in addition to the flypast route on 14 Jun and the 'Kings Birthday' flypast on 17 Jun.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 18:04
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

You must have a very short memory. ROYAL...

You must have a very short memory.
ROYAL Wootton Bassett is located just north of Lyneham and was on the route from Lyneham to the M4 where many of the returning military personnel were taken after...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 14:27
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

Is it still 30 Jun for the final retirement?

Is it still 30 Jun for the final retirement?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2023, 14:33
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

If you're going to include the Voyagers, you...

If you're going to include the Voyagers, you should also include the two Envoys and the two A321s.
Come to think of it, the Jetstream T1 was in RAF service from about 1975 to 2003; I flew in one in...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2023, 01:19
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

You forgot the Pembrokes; don't know when they...

You forgot the Pembrokes; don't know when they were retired but they survived the move from Bovingdon to Northolt; I think the last Valleta had already gone by '68.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2023, 14:37
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

I remember one of them in about '76 or '77...

I remember one of them in about '76 or '77 calibrating the first ever digital D/F to be installed at an MOD airfield replacing the CADF at Farnborough; they were still passing us class 'A' bearings...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2023, 23:35
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

But still flying as a flight checker until about...

But still flying as a flight checker until about '78..
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2023, 19:44
Replies: 455
Views: 142,042
Posted By chevvron

I know I've said it before but bring back the...

I know I've said it before but bring back the Andover (or something similar sized)
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