PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Search: Posts Made By: Mogwi
Showing results 1 to 19 of 19
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2023, 11:55
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

Nope! Luckily the sheep fences were only 4’ high....

Nope! Luckily the sheep fences were only 4’ high.

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2023, 10:33
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

No. At that height all your concentration is out...

No. At that height all your concentration is out of the front window, looking for obstacles/threats/targets. Glances inside the office would be rare and extremely brief. Speaking as one who has been...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2023, 21:59
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

Two’s up!

Two’s up!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2023, 16:10
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

We also had 3 squadrons (later, 2) of Harriers...

We also had 3 squadrons (later, 2) of Harriers working out of dispersed field sites within minutes flying time of the Gap. We reckoned on 30%/day attrition but would have left a lot of flaming hulks...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2023, 13:38
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

Blue Vixen in initial trials (BAC111) had trouble...

Blue Vixen in initial trials (BAC111) had trouble with motorway traffic dopplers at c70kts. That was filtered out but they then found similar probs at c140kts. Yep, you guessed it - the tops of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2023, 21:55
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/612x408/19_s__d7720980c0f66624704e99248a77cdc8dc19187f.jpg
This puppy didn't climb!!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2023, 16:48
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

What, apply the rotor-brake? 😊 Mog

What, apply the rotor-brake? 😊

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2022, 14:10
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

Hence this item in the Wessex after t/o...

Hence this item in the Wessex after t/o checklist:

Brakes…………..OFF

Had a few bumps and grass on the wheels at 90kts. Mind you, 480kts @ 10’ a few years later was just a touche hairier!
...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2022, 13:46
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

Shhh! Mog

Shhh!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2022, 08:52
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

Actually the Argentine troops had huge stocks of...

Actually the Argentine troops had huge stocks of food and ammo in Stanley and the grunts in the hills (only 5 miles away) may have been cold but were well stocked with ammo and had mobile...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2022, 21:38
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

Slovakia, not Slovenia!

Slovakia, not Slovenia!
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2022, 07:09
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

Poetic justice. ...

Poetic justice.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11080531/Olga-Kursa-Kachura-death-Missile-strike-kills-Russias-senior-female-officer.html
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2022, 10:43
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

As I recall, they are vents to counter the...

As I recall, they are vents to counter the tendency for the lid to be removed by the airflow during high-speed ejection. Mind you, it is several decades since I did the course!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2022, 16:09
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

Wouldn't dream of it dear boy! Mog ...

Wouldn't dream of it dear boy!

Mog

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1472x1840/bear_d_dbeff66af1149d1ddde043d25a7f6011b0d99b68.jpg
SHHH!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2022, 15:10
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

I have great respect for Rheinmetall, having been...

I have great respect for Rheinmetall, having been hit by one of their 20mm. ☹️

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2022, 09:46
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/75x75/launcher_028231477f9799e52ca02403a4da5c035b3bccc5.jpg
Here is one they prepared earlier! Wheelbarrow mounted Exocet in the Falklands 1982.
Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2022, 15:44
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

A certain gun club used to have crossbows in...

A certain gun club used to have crossbows in their armoury. Certainly in use in 1982; silent but very deadly and put the wind up Johnny Foreigner!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2022, 12:56
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

I believe that effective decontamination of...

I believe that effective decontamination of machinery is virtually impossible, which is why there is a shed-load of stuff parked up at Chernobyl.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2022, 14:38
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,381
Posted By Mogwi

Unfortunately the Russians did not sign up to the...

Unfortunately the Russians did not sign up to the ban on custard bombs.
Showing results 1 to 19 of 19


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.