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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2021, 15:53
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Lasham perhaps?

Lasham perhaps?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2021, 16:45
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Well, Changi had a PSP runway post Japanese...

Well, Changi had a PSP runway post Japanese occupation, which was still a taxiway until the development of the airport when the PSP was removed, and Kallang was the only airfield still operating till...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jan 2021, 11:37
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

J8430 was the personal mount of HRH Prince of...

J8430 was the personal mount of HRH Prince of Wales in the late 20'/early 30's before the formation of a specific Royal Flight (and he flew in to Norwich either 1928 or 29).
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jan 2021, 21:28
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

I'm sure I've seen it fairly recently, but can't...

I'm sure I've seen it fairly recently, but can't remember where. Penderford (Wolverhampton) perhaps.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jan 2021, 13:39
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

A manufacturing location but no longer an...

A manufacturing location but no longer an airfield?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jan 2021, 16:15
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Or even Aintree!

Or even Aintree!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jan 2021, 12:41
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Could it be Ascot HLS?

Could it be Ascot HLS?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2020, 14:18
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Well Gan was originally South of the Equator, but...

Well Gan was originally South of the Equator, but after Frank Easto (supernav on 205 Sqn) found he was 2 miles north of track on arrival after a 10 hour sortie from Changi., he spent the rest of our...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Nov 2020, 13:51
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Are we in Italy though?

Are we in Italy though?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Nov 2020, 12:08
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Having now seen the photos of the memorial I...

Having now seen the photos of the memorial I think Max Tow has hit the nail on the head. Added to which, further research into delivery flights showed that Oakes Field was the departure point for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Nov 2020, 11:04
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Further to that, a search of images of AHEM show...

Further to that, a search of images of AHEM show her with the fuselage letters applied by May 1946, so as she was only delivered to (picked up by?) BOAC on 22 May 46 there is a very narrow time frame...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Nov 2020, 10:45
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

I just wonder if this is a delivery or proving...

I just wonder if this is a delivery or proving flight (with pax?) from Long Beach as the aircraft does not have the full civil markings applied (G-AHEM in large letters on fuselage and wings as...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Nov 2020, 14:45
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

My first thought was Bermuda (Kindley Field era)...

My first thought was Bermuda (Kindley Field era) but was only there once and many years ago.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jun 2020, 15:40
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

I would suggest the Scots might get a bit upset...

I would suggest the Scots might get a bit upset calling Golf an 'English' game!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Apr 2020, 21:01
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Brize Norton?

Brize Norton?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Feb 2020, 20:55
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

A little diversion........ Whe I first saw...

A little diversion........

Whe I first saw the picture I thought it might be RAF Kallang, Singapore, but then realised the 'tower' was too high but was sure it was Far East post-war. Whilst...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Dec 2019, 09:59
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

A guess at Down Ampney, PS - Oldpax I was...

A guess at Down Ampney,

PS - Oldpax I was also in a Shackleton doing that, and although no T shirt my post flight bollocking was heard by most of the rest of the Squadron
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2019, 16:54
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Took a Shack to Foggia in '71. The locals (and...

Took a Shack to Foggia in '71. The locals (and the USAF at Souda Bay) thought the B-24s had returned!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2019, 13:41
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Sorry to say - Open House.

Sorry to say - Open House.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2019, 13:38
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Thanks Dook - 485th BG at Venosa.

Thanks Dook - 485th BG at Venosa.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2019, 13:25
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Yes Please

Yes Please
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2019, 13:22
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Seeing as at least 10 airfields of the Foggia...

Seeing as at least 10 airfields of the Foggia complex were home to USAAF B-24's (and one to RAF B-24's) I'll have one more guess - San Giovanni. If correct, Open House; if incorrect someone else can...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2019, 13:16
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Pantanella?

Pantanella?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2019, 13:08
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

One of the airfields in the Foggia complex?

One of the airfields in the Foggia complex?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Aug 2019, 20:42
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

I was waiting for that! Baden Powell had another...

I was waiting for that! Baden Powell had another phrase!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Aug 2019, 20:37
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Sorry, not prepared so OH..

Sorry, not prepared so OH..
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Aug 2019, 20:34
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

An acquainance of mine who lived in a house at...

An acquainance of mine who lived in a house at the bottom of the picture was in the ATC (Air Training Corps) during the war, and used to fly whilst still a cadet as lookout/engineer/second...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Aug 2019, 20:27
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Chetwynd -(Shawbury/Ternhill RLG) even used by...

Chetwynd -(Shawbury/Ternhill RLG) even used by C-130's
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jun 2019, 21:36
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

But as in the Morecombe and Wise skit, not...

But as in the Morecombe and Wise skit, not necessarily in the right order!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jun 2019, 07:54
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Looks tropical , hills to left - Pangkor?

Looks tropical , hills to left - Pangkor?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jun 2019, 12:26
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

3rd Carabinier tank battle - Nunshigum perhaps....

3rd Carabinier tank battle - Nunshigum perhaps. Although the 3rd weren't caught in Kohima they were part of the relieving force from Imphal.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jun 2019, 21:40
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

I think you'll find the Connie is an...

I think you'll find the Connie is an EC-121/Warning Star. As to the location -?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jun 2019, 10:20
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

I did have to watch my spelling there! Recognised...

I did have to watch my spelling there! Recognised the Turbinlite straight away, but only after a bit more investigation realised the serials were Navy not RAF. Never knew the FAA had them on their...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jun 2019, 10:03
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

On second thoughts, how about HMS Tern - RNAS...

On second thoughts, how about HMS Tern - RNAS Twatt - in the Orkneys!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jun 2019, 09:56
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,208,954
Posted By Shackman

Turbinlite Havoc - Boscombe Down trials perhaps.

Turbinlite Havoc - Boscombe Down trials perhaps.
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