Hi everyone, Just thought I'd say hello. I actually joined in 2009, when researching my Granddad's WW2 service, and have popped in once or twice since. Now retired and, with a lot more time on my hands, I'll probably find myself on here quite a bit more as I try to research more family members, etc. Best for now. John.
Many thanks for the greetings and warm welcome. I wish, but sadly no ......in a previous life my first two posting were to Helicopter Stns/Sqns and they became my favourite airframe. The Chinook in my avatar was the MERT Chinook on my Afghan tour.
A pair of Chinook helicopters pass over my work place fairly regularly. Those machines are simply mesmerising to watch in the air. It must be amazing to travel in one.
Absolutely, where I live now, we still get one or two passing over, but very rare. I've always loved their Wokka Wokka noise. I wasn't aircrew but was always looking to get a flight whenever I could
Nice.....mine was a Puma.......Left hand seat for a low level Pilot CT flight, a few hours flying around the south of England, I'd only been in the mob about 5 mins and I loved it. My one regret from my time in was never going for ALM.
Welcome to the forum, John Had my very first airborne ride in a Bell UH-1D, in the German Army commonly known as the "carpet beater" And since then I KNOW my stomach is far better accustomed to tracked vehicles Olli
Hi Olli, I think the only tracked vehicle I've ever been in was the EOD's BV in the Falkland Islands........and that was tiny.......... wouldn't mind a go in something big and beefy Best John.
Welcome to the forum and my congratulations that you have retired from the the daily drudge and to spend time on researching your favorite topics. I like your selection of the Bell UH-1D. A workhorse of the 60's that brings back memories. Without meaning to be perspective, I found that my first flush of retirement was a passing phase, soon leading to boredom [there are limits on gardening, renovations, perving on Facebook, etc]. Joining this forum, I came across 'Chindit Chasing' - Bamboo43. I envied his organisational and written style [there are many others on this forum that are similar] which I decided investigate. I sought some sort of organised and recurrent learning activity to compliment mere collections of data, that have no attached storyline. My research lead me to free of cost, Free Online Courses (MOOCs). Hear is one link - Free Online Courses (MOOCs) | Good Universities Guide but I am sure there are British equevalents. See Coursera | Build Skills with Online Courses from Top Institutions I have found these free MOOC courses [of some 4 to 6 weeks duration] to give me a framework, strategies on investigating my favorite topic and importantly, constructing a storyline that engages with my family and friends. Cheers Vivian R