Author Topic: In Memory of "Friends" Departed  (Read 710422 times)

0 Members and 17 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline Steve

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 64163
  • Reputation: -4
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5775 on: February 05, 2019, 05:38:06 PM »
Tornado GR4 leaves service



https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-end-of-an-era-raf-tornado-returns-from-operations-for-the-last-time

One of 3 aircraft (with Typhoon and F-18) that I earned most of what passes for my crust on over the years
Well, whatever, nevermind

Offline Nick

  • Needs to get out more...
  • ******
  • Posts: 109301
  • Reputation: -115
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5776 on: February 05, 2019, 05:40:59 PM »
 sad24:
Warning: May contain Skub
Cat sitter extraordinaire
Semi-professional crocodile

Offline Barman

  • Administrator
  • Needs to get out more...
  • *****
  • Posts: 154179
  • Reputation: -50
  • Since 1960...
    • Virtual Pub!
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5777 on: February 05, 2019, 06:25:39 PM »
Tornado GR4 leaves service



https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-end-of-an-era-raf-tornado-returns-from-operations-for-the-last-time

One of 3 aircraft (with Typhoon and F-18) that I earned most of what passes for my crust on over the years

Are the Typhoons fully operational yet...?  rubschin:

They can obviously fly out of Akrotiri (noisy bastards) with certain weapon loads but can they carry everything...?
Pro Skub  Thumbs:

Offline Steve

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 64163
  • Reputation: -4
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5778 on: February 05, 2019, 07:18:33 PM »
Tornado GR4 leaves service



https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-end-of-an-era-raf-tornado-returns-from-operations-for-the-last-time

One of 3 aircraft (with Typhoon and F-18) that I earned most of what passes for my crust on over the years

Are the Typhoons fully operational yet...?  rubschin:

They can obviously fly out of Akrotiri (noisy bastards) with certain weapon loads but can they carry everything...?
Well once upon a time I knew and it was classified - not least because in the early operational days it very much couldn't carry and usefully release everything   Over the years they will have cleared all the important stuff and pared down the list of operational weapons but it is a difficult process to properly integrate and get flight clearance for stores on combat aircraft.  Amongst other things, the aerodynamic interactions are not simple to model and much testing is required.  It's not funny when a bomb that's just been released tries to climb upwards or hits other released weapons.

However you really wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of what a Typhoon can carry past most air defences

As for Tornado it really spanned my career.  It first flew just after I started my aerospace work and outlasted my time in the business.  Even though we've taken it out of service, the Germans, Italians and Saudis will be fliyng them for a few years yet - but then they've not used them like we have so their airframes are well less fatigued.
Well, whatever, nevermind

Offline Barman

  • Administrator
  • Needs to get out more...
  • *****
  • Posts: 154179
  • Reputation: -50
  • Since 1960...
    • Virtual Pub!
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5779 on: February 05, 2019, 07:35:13 PM »
Tornado GR4 leaves service



https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-end-of-an-era-raf-tornado-returns-from-operations-for-the-last-time

One of 3 aircraft (with Typhoon and F-18) that I earned most of what passes for my crust on over the years

Are the Typhoons fully operational yet...?  rubschin:

They can obviously fly out of Akrotiri (noisy bastards) with certain weapon loads but can they carry everything...?
Well once upon a time I knew and it was classified - not least because in the early operational days it very much couldn't carry and usefully release everything   Over the years they will have cleared all the important stuff and pared down the list of operational weapons but it is a difficult process to properly integrate and get flight clearance for stores on combat aircraft.  Amongst other things, the aerodynamic interactions are not simple to model and much testing is required.  It's not funny when a bomb that's just been released tries to climb upwards or hits other released weapons.

However you really wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of what a Typhoon can carry past most air defences

As for Tornado it really spanned my career.  It first flew just after I started my aerospace work and outlasted my time in the business.  Even though we've taken it out of service, the Germans, Italians and Saudis will be fliyng them for a few years yet - but then they've not used them like we have so their airframes are well less fatigued.

 :thumbsup:
Pro Skub  Thumbs:

Offline Steve

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 64163
  • Reputation: -4
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5780 on: February 08, 2019, 02:45:17 PM »
Albert Finney 82

 cry:  he were a damn fine actor.  RIP

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47175304
Well, whatever, nevermind

Offline Nick

  • Needs to get out more...
  • ******
  • Posts: 109301
  • Reputation: -115
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5781 on: February 08, 2019, 02:47:27 PM »
 sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
Warning: May contain Skub
Cat sitter extraordinaire
Semi-professional crocodile

Offline Barman

  • Administrator
  • Needs to get out more...
  • *****
  • Posts: 154179
  • Reputation: -50
  • Since 1960...
    • Virtual Pub!
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5782 on: February 08, 2019, 03:06:17 PM »
sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:

I liked this!

Quote
He got back-to-back nominations in 1984 and 1985 for The Dresser and Under the Volcano but never attended the ceremony itself, calling it "a waste of time".

Top man!  :thumbsup:
Pro Skub  Thumbs:

Offline Nick

  • Needs to get out more...
  • ******
  • Posts: 109301
  • Reputation: -115
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5783 on: February 08, 2019, 03:07:57 PM »
Under the Volcano is a GREAT novel!! I read it in Mexico.  cloud9:
Warning: May contain Skub
Cat sitter extraordinaire
Semi-professional crocodile

Offline Barman

  • Administrator
  • Needs to get out more...
  • *****
  • Posts: 154179
  • Reputation: -50
  • Since 1960...
    • Virtual Pub!
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5784 on: February 08, 2019, 03:16:51 PM »
Under the Volcano is a GREAT novel!! I read it in Mexico.  cloud9:

You say movies are available in books now...?  Whatever will they think of next...?  noooo:
Pro Skub  Thumbs:

Offline Nick

  • Needs to get out more...
  • ******
  • Posts: 109301
  • Reputation: -115
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5785 on: February 08, 2019, 03:20:03 PM »
I am surrounded by idiots.
Warning: May contain Skub
Cat sitter extraordinaire
Semi-professional crocodile

Offline Steve

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 64163
  • Reputation: -4
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5786 on: February 08, 2019, 03:47:29 PM »
sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:

I liked this!

Quote
He got back-to-back nominations in 1984 and 1985 for The Dresser and Under the Volcano but never attended the ceremony itself, calling it "a waste of time".

Top man!  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Well, whatever, nevermind

Online Grumpmeister

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 36462
  • Reputation: -24
  • Prankmeister General
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5787 on: February 08, 2019, 06:43:41 PM »
I am surrounded by idiots.

So much for Nick's new years resolution to stay away from that hall of mirrors....  noooo:
The universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements. Energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest.

Offline Nick

  • Needs to get out more...
  • ******
  • Posts: 109301
  • Reputation: -115
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5788 on: February 08, 2019, 07:01:21 PM »
 ::) ::)
Warning: May contain Skub
Cat sitter extraordinaire
Semi-professional crocodile

Offline Miss Demeanour

  • Power Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 36015
  • Reputation: 2
Re: In Memory of "Friends" Departed
« Reply #5789 on: February 08, 2019, 07:08:23 PM »
Under the Volcano is a GREAT novel!! I read it in Mexico.  cloud9:

How can you remember things like that but not remember what you did yesterday ? whacky115
Skubber