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by Motormouse
13 Jan 2024, 22:06
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Where are the Brians?
Replies: 5
Views: 530

Re: Where are the Brians?

Thought you were meaning Monty Python then....

"I'm Brian and so is my mum!"

Ttfn

Pete
by Motormouse
10 Dec 2023, 23:20
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: The Shepherd
Replies: 7
Views: 4433

Re: The Shepherd

My mistake, it is identical to the one at Scampton though, with the arches above the entrance. I assume it was probably a standard layout back then on a lot of RAF bases. Yes, a little known fact, all the buildings on expansion era (aka 1938 pattern, being the year most were completed by) airbases ...
by Motormouse
09 Dec 2023, 21:19
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: The Shepherd
Replies: 7
Views: 4433

Re: The Shepherd

Just watched it. It’s based on a ‘true’ story. I remember reading about this in a ghost book when I was young. Lovely to see a Vampire and Mosquito taking centre stage, with a cheeky little cameo from a Hunter in the background. Also some external shots of the officer’s club at Scampton being repur...
by Motormouse
15 Oct 2023, 08:41
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Happy Birthday Motormouse (62)
Replies: 7
Views: 1810

Re: Happy Birthday Motormouse (62)

Feel fine in myself but medics not sure if I had a heart attack or mini stroke ( TIA) when out with family last week, putting it down to blood pressure going too low.

Ttfn

Pete
by Motormouse
12 Oct 2023, 23:10
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Happy Birthday Motormouse (62)
Replies: 7
Views: 1810

Re: Happy Birthday Motormouse (62)

Thanks guys, been having a few medical tests of my own.

Ttfn

Pete
by Motormouse
22 Sep 2023, 16:02
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Amazing New Aviation Fact
Replies: 9
Views: 1811

Re: Amazing New Aviation Fact

IIRC Hamble also had a rail line that ran across the apron

Ttfn

Pete
by Motormouse
04 Sep 2023, 06:00
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: For those who haven't seen this.
Replies: 2
Views: 274

Re: For those who haven't seen this.

The classic Dave Gunson speech; had it on cassette tape back in the day.

Ttfn

Pete
by Motormouse
28 Aug 2023, 07:37
Forum: CBFS Forum
Topic: Shorts Belfast to Australia
Replies: 4
Views: 1712

Re: Shorts Belfast to Australia

Or Seletar?

Ttfn

Pete
by Motormouse
20 Aug 2023, 22:17
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Gannet for the UK?
Replies: 3
Views: 372

Re: Gannet for the UK?

Can't think that there will be many Gannet veterans around..most would be easily in their late 60's early 70's now, given that the last Gannets retired along with Ark Royal in 1978/79

Ttfn

Pete
by Motormouse
20 Aug 2023, 16:40
Forum: CBFS Forum
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 329
Views: 378183

Re: Sad News

6 years on. R.I.P Dave


ttfn

Pete