Thanks again to everyone for contributing here… from Day 1 (Thread #1 – this just so happens to be Thread #13)

I would have though that enough (newcomers included) of the browsers of the Small AF Threads, would at some time look for and browse the previous 12 threads and have an understanding of the content that was ‘expected’. There are more than a few of us who have had to clarify the ‘rules’ of Small Air Forces – myself, Logan and others included…. just in this thread alone. It would be nice to have the means to have a header on every page/thread whereby some simple parameters are laid out for content to be included.

But,… foremost, and I mean really… for new posters, (A) read the Key Forums code of conduct (which included copyright information) and (B) take a look at more than a couple previous posts (in this case, previous numbered threads, to see what the subject matter of a given thread is about.

and most importantly… post only images which (1) have the photographers credit information clearly included, (2) a link to an image or (3) your own photos…. international copyright laws ARE serious things (I know, because I’ve used the laws) – and, just because you might have found the pic on the ‘net and downloaded it doesn’t mean you have the right to share it unless you meet the previous (1), (2) or (3) conditions.

JJ

P.S… DOES anyone (other than me) actually search through the previous Small Air Force threads???

Dzus…

wow! many thanks for sharing the pics Nick, beautiful details in the Dzus and their associated brackets.

James

Tom, don’t go forgetting the Kiwis… my uncle instructed Fleet Air Arm pilots – UK, Aus and NZ at St. Hubert, then others at Goderich before getting his own orders to 6 Group.

Thanks for the great picture! Looks two tone to me, perhaps white top with light/medium grey under cheat line? I also presume the cheat line is an extension of the black anti-glare panel. Black registration on fuselage, red-white-red tail rotor striping, black lower/metal upper main rotor blades with yellow tips. Just guesses on my part, though. I would love to have more details.

I wouldn’t guess two tone (even looking at Chris’ post)… both phots posted are extremely hi-contrast, and based on my experience with the older negs (good old Ortho and Pan film), that bird is overall white.

The scans come from publications (bummer really, since a helluva lot of detail and tone can and is lost due to half-toning of what may have been a poorly exposed/printed shot), it is almost impossible based on these pics (I have tried) to get a different read on the Nepalese markings (blue outline/red centre).

At best its a toss up between a blue or red cheat line, black titles… due to the re-re-re-scanned nature of the prints, the blue and black are simply showing up as near-identical tones.

It is beautiful image of Meteor, it is great !

What helicopter is seen on right hand on this photo ? I think, it carries Singaporean insignia too.

Regards,
Flyer.

Bristol Belvedere…

I didn’t think Singapore ever operated them (I could be wrong) – perhaps just a transfer from RAF for use as an instructional airframe.

I always thought this aircraft was a prime candidate for having turbine engines installed.

http://www.penturbo.com

some extra CAM catapult detail… found this one last night in an old article. What now has me perplexed is that while commonly quoted as carrying 13 to 1 rockets, this particular rig appears to carry closer to 18 charges. Certainly don’t envy the fellow’s awkward position to work (over/under that steel bracket).

Cotteswold Tim, PM incoming.