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  • in reply to: India 1920s #946151
    Wokka Bob
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    From a little research, I have found dozens of anomalies. But! I believe these Brisfits belonged to 5 Sqn who were patrolling the North-West Frontier of India from Apr 1920 into WWII. 20 Sqn appeared to have applied their codes on the Fin.

    J6598 (C) apparently served with 5 Sqn in Jan 1924 according to Air Britian ‘J’ Files.

    The ground equipment in the first photo would have yer elf & safety guys havin kittens. 2 x oil drums for steps. Excellent!:D:D

    in reply to: heavy attack helicopters, still useful? #2278398
    Wokka Bob
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    In modern warfare, the Judiciary sits behind ‘all seeing’ those who fight. Those that fight see and react in milliseconds. Unmanned do not always have a global view nor able to thought process in the lateral. Collateral damage is reduced by that human in the cockpit thinking though and analysing what he sees. Yes occasionally he gets it wrong but most times he knows when to stop and pull back OR press ahead and save the boys. Take the Judiciary out of the equation may see less bodybags.

    in reply to: Another mystery object #950715
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    Soon to appear on that funny site bay of the east:D:D:D
    At a highly inflated £££££$$$$$:diablo:

    in reply to: General Discussion #275027
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    It does strike me as somewhat strange that, with your obvious competence regarding all things relating to the computer, that you haver mastered the art of using spell checking SW. Regards, kev35

    Moggy I have to agree with you on this occasion.

    Kev, I am totally flabbergasted that your spell check let you down. You are usually the most precise and lateral thinker.:diablo:

    in reply to: Problems with the forum SW #1873391
    Wokka Bob
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    It does strike me as somewhat strange that, with your obvious competence regarding all things relating to the computer, that you haver mastered the art of using spell checking SW. Regards, kev35

    Moggy I have to agree with you on this occasion.

    Kev, I am totally flabbergasted that your spell check let you down. You are usually the most precise and lateral thinker.:diablo:

    in reply to: Avro Anson Crash photos #953163
    Wokka Bob
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    Can someone look up Anson K6250 Please?

    Direct from the K Files (Air B)

    K6250 – delivered 5.1.37 to School of Air Nav coded J6
    To 48 Sqn,
    Avro 3.5.38
    S of AN – 10.5.38
    No 2 S of AN as J6
    4 Air Obs School – 28.4.42 as A4?
    Martin Hearn – 21-6-42
    9 MU – 31.8.42
    ATA – 17.9.42
    15 Ferry Pool – overshot landing, swung and undercarriage collapsed, Portsmouth 20.10.43
    To Air Taxis for repair
    ATA – 27.1.44
    5 MU – 18.4.46 on flight charge
    Sold as Scrap – 25.5.50

    My own thoughts on N5250 is that it may well have had a similar accident to K 6250 and was also repaired and returned to flying. We just don’t have that evidence at present!

    in reply to: Displaced Aircraft at Southend! #447974
    Wokka Bob
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    Usually the fist sign = Brakes ‘on’:)

    in reply to: Avro Anson Crash photos #957377
    Wokka Bob
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    As far as I can tell, they were delivered in numbers to the Commonwealth Air Training Plan in Canada, Australia etc.
    Because of lack of Cheetah engines and U-Boats, Canada developed their own with Jacobs engines as well as modifying the Mk I’s.

    in reply to: Whoops! #957381
    Wokka Bob
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    Is this your starter for 10 in the whoops category:diablo:

    I seem to remember an EE Lightning chewing bricks from a hangar office wall and the pilot climbing out the cockpit onto the roof of the offices?

    in reply to: Publicity Photo of Firebirds #957488
    Wokka Bob
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    IIRC, Flying Review had a colour photo on the front cover of a 56 Sqn Mk 1A (XM171?) going down in the vertical. Loverly photo:D

    in reply to: Avro Anson Crash photos #957493
    Wokka Bob
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    The UK serial N5250 is from a much earlier batch than the Canadian N5250….. work is ongoing…..
    UK serials from here: http://britishaviation-ptp.com/avro652_2.html

    From Air Britain RAF Aircraft L1000-N9999;

    N5250 –Avro Anson MkI delivered between Oct 1938 – Sep 39

    6 ERFTS (Elementary & Reserve Flying Training School)
    8 CANS (Civil Air Navigation School)
    8 AONS (Air Observers Navigation School)
    9 AONS
    2 SGR (School of General Reconnaissance)

    To RCAF 27-4-41 to tie up with Post#2

    So not your aircraft me thinks:)

    in reply to: 1950's Archive Part 2: Vickers Valiant #959382
    Wokka Bob
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    Silver Vulcan and Canberra as well as Comets but I am unaware of any Valiants there.

    Richard

    Remember a camo Vulcan flown in. We used to send picketing blocks flying during power checks!:D:D:D
    Oh yes a whistling **t as well. Argosy I think it was called

    in reply to: General Discussion #276386
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    It’s not the first time something like this has happened, and I doubt it will be the last.
    I don’t know the ages of the children, but I wonder if anyone asked them how they felt ?

    Never changes anything, but you wish they would learn.

    As an aside, our MP’s are looking after themselves and after taking time off what will happen! not alot I think!http://web.orange.co.uk/article/news/chief_whip_requests_meeting_with_nadine_dorries

    in reply to: Is this social engineering? #1874688
    Wokka Bob
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    It’s not the first time something like this has happened, and I doubt it will be the last.
    I don’t know the ages of the children, but I wonder if anyone asked them how they felt ?

    Never changes anything, but you wish they would learn.

    As an aside, our MP’s are looking after themselves and after taking time off what will happen! not alot I think!http://web.orange.co.uk/article/news/chief_whip_requests_meeting_with_nadine_dorries

    in reply to: General Discussion #276396
    Wokka Bob
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    Our lass said he was the best out of a bad bunch. Mind you she watched every episode! :D:D:D RIP Guv, you gave pleasure where-ever you were. In the best possible taste!!!!!!!!!!!!

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