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by Canberra Man
27 Aug 2009, 19:11
Forum: CBFS Forum
Topic: Saying hello
Replies: 18
Views: 2829

Re: Saying hello

More tales from the RAF A Canberra is going on a NAVex and I'm out front controlling things. I point to the port engine, a nod from the pilot, there's a bang from the turbo starter, a cloud of black smoke and No 1 settles down to idle. I point to the starboard engine and all hell is let loose, the t...
by Canberra Man
25 Aug 2009, 17:26
Forum: Recruiting and Rules
Topic: New Recruits please post details here
Replies: 767
Views: 303895

Re: New Recruits please post details here

Hi
Very remiss of me, I didn't sign in, I'm 79, Ex RA (Ack Ack) ex RAF (617Sqdn) and as I was a Naval Messenger in the later stage of the war, I have done all three services! I seem to be having a problem finding FS2004, any suggestions.

Ken
by Canberra Man
23 Aug 2009, 22:34
Forum: CBFS Forum
Topic: Saying hello
Replies: 18
Views: 2829

Re: Saying hello

You are most welcome Ken :) Did anyone mention that for new members 'pull up a sandbag and sit down' tales are obligatory ;-) ATB, Derek :) Tales from the RAF. A new erk on the dispersal is being shown round the Lincoln. Its a cold day and the NAAFI wagon had just been, so the erk and the corporal ...
by Canberra Man
23 Aug 2009, 16:36
Forum: Aircraft and Routes
Topic: Non-British aircraft
Replies: 90
Views: 96704

Re: Non-British aircraft

HI John.
Are you any relation to the John Payne on 617 Squadron in the fifties. I believe he settled in Lincolnshire.

Ken
by Canberra Man
22 Aug 2009, 23:19
Forum: CBFS Forum
Topic: Saying hello
Replies: 18
Views: 2829

Saying hello

Hi. Took a long time, but I made it. Knocking on a bit, I was 79 yesterday. Got a lot say. Lived through the war, I was nine when it started. Had a few near misses! Called up for NS in 1948 in the Royal Artillery. After demob, I joined the RAF and as my education was up to standard, ended up pilot t...