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by Velvet Glove
Fri May 28, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Heads Up! Big(ish) Sale …
Replies: 0
Views: 690

Heads Up! Big(ish) Sale …

. I’ve been an aviation enthusiast for years, and in/out of FC since 2009 and have / had all the usual associated ‘kit’. I recently moved house, and with employment being less regular than it has been I’m having a (substantial) sale to re-invest £ into DIY tools as there’s a lot I need to do around ...
by Velvet Glove
Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: RADIO GARDEN
Replies: 2
Views: 1154

RADIO GARDEN

RADIO GARDEN https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50954228697_3e1096ce70_b.jpg I just wanted to share this. Might keep some of you amused during lockdown. If you are a natural "radio" listener and like exploring new channels here's the answer ... It can be utilised both as a website or you can downlo...
by Velvet Glove
Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: 494th FS Change of Command, Jan 29 2021
Replies: 0
Views: 797

494th FS Change of Command, Jan 29 2021

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Courtesy: RAF Lakenheath Social Media (YouTube)

https://youtu.be/BiSZzVa2Hxw

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by Velvet Glove
Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:54 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Catalina loch Ness difficulties
Replies: 14
Views: 6632

Re: Catalina loch Ness difficulties

Forthcoming documentary ...

"Escape from Loch Ness" will be shown on Monday at 21:00 and will be available on the BBC iPlayer.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland- ... s-55797418
by Velvet Glove
Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Huge "thud"
Replies: 3
Views: 1582

Re: Huge "thud"

David Thompson wrote:
Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:36 pm
QRA , see separate thread . Aircraft escorted into Stansted .
Thank you.
by Velvet Glove
Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Huge "thud"
Replies: 3
Views: 1582

Huge "thud"

A huge "thud" just shook the house and woke my car alarm (Newmarket, Suffolk).

1.04pm Tue 12 Jan

I rushed to the front door to see what on earth my neighbour was doing.

She rushed to the door to see what on earth I was doing!

No one else about. Bit of a quake?
by Velvet Glove
Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Thick fog. Even thicker driver ...
Replies: 13
Views: 3007

Thick fog. Even thicker driver ...

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THIS is why I'm always reminding my wife if she's held up on a fast road with nothing behind her to watch her back, put her hazards on and seriously think about getting herself out of the vehicle and "off the carriageway" ASAP.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-c ... e-55616479
by Velvet Glove
Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: #NHS: No one likes a dose of the clap ....
Replies: 11
Views: 2647

Re: #NHS: No one likes a dose of the clap ....

https://nursingnotes.co.uk/news/pay-rise-for-nhs-workers-delayed-amid-economic-pressures-confirms-hancock/ Pay: In the air / no straight answer / waffle / no commitment. I've lost count of the number of fourteen-hour shifts my wife has done. Her life is popping in for a shower, nap, snack, and then ...
by Velvet Glove
Thu Jan 07, 2021 5:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: #NHS: No one likes a dose of the clap ....
Replies: 11
Views: 2647

#NHS: No one likes a dose of the clap ....

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#NHS

No one likes a dose of the clap ....
by Velvet Glove
Wed Jan 06, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WEATHER ...
Replies: 3
Views: 1274

Re: WEATHER ...

Areas most likely to be affected by snow by the end of the week.

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by Velvet Glove
Tue Jan 05, 2021 7:30 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Lakenheath F15's Target Practice
Replies: 4
Views: 1960

Re: Lakenheath F15's Target Practice

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Vic's vapour rub: check
Hearing aid: check
Poligrip: out of stock
Specsavers: check
Typhoon: check
"I FEEL THE NEED, THE NEED FOR ...."
by Velvet Glove
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WEATHER ...
Replies: 3
Views: 1274

Re: WEATHER ...

Forecast updates (Self explanatory) 2020-12-30 (Wednesday) Statistics (updated a.m 2020-12-30) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50777724608_83d36f66a9_b.jpg New Year's eve ... 2020-12-31 (Thursday) Statistics (updated a.m 2020-12-30) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50778596902_d1434a1119_b.jp...
by Velvet Glove
Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WEATHER ...
Replies: 3
Views: 1274

WEATHER ...

For a localized forecast: (E/SE UK) it looks like Wednesday night into Friday morning we get a reminder it's winter. Not keen on the white stuff myself but if it encourages social distancing I'm all for it. . https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50774367972_89c744465e_b.jpg 2020-12-30 21:00 Dew Point...
by Velvet Glove
Sun Dec 27, 2020 1:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grotty Weather Ahead
Replies: 17
Views: 4218

Re: Grotty Weather Ahead

Snapshot of Bella, 2020-12-27 00:00z Different perspectives: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50763899683_45892c86ab_b.jpg Air Pressure https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50764632681_b03e41d0d6_b.jpg Precipitation https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50763903928_431330104a_b.jpg Precipitation 24h...
by Velvet Glove
Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grotty Weather Ahead
Replies: 17
Views: 4218

Re: Grotty Weather Ahead

This counts as a little GROTTY grotto Storm BELLA, https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50761752427_5378751c0f_b.jpg . https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50761639941_32647bb6b0_b.jpg Graphics: Wind gusts during the early hours of Sunday and position of accumulated wind over the next 24 hours ... (Wh...
by Velvet Glove
Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Too good not to share . . .
Replies: 2
Views: 1092

Re: Too good not to share . . .

I just wasted 39 seconds of my life, and at my age every second counts!

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