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General Discussion Area / Re: F35 recovered from Med
« on: 11 December 2021, 17:00:53 »
I was super impressed with the cool timing of the point to eject by the pilot.
Some have auto eject if certain parameters not met. Not sure if this is one.
Edit, I see that has already been mentioned.

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Omega General Help / Re: Washer bottle pump
« on: 11 November 2021, 08:14:59 »
I’m not sure if I ever saw Gromit swimming, so please don’t refill until you let him out. 😎

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General Car Chat / Re: No no definitely no.
« on: 08 November 2021, 18:08:47 »
Wifey fancies a soft top motor don't ask me why ! She found a 2001 MGF one owner from new with 7,900 miles at a classic car specialist in Peterborough , wanted to go & view it this afternoon , I stuck to my guns definitely out of the question if it had been the Honda S2000 they also have I may have been tempted.

Daughter bought one new, and at about 20k and 4 years it had all sorts of issues with the coolant system. Having spent hours repairing it, I wouldn’t touch one.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Trust Pilot
« on: 07 November 2021, 17:07:17 »
Yup, incestuously involved with, in particular, big developers.  :-X

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General Discussion Area / Re: Trust Pilot
« on: 07 November 2021, 08:02:41 »
Or simply.... money talks..


Yes.


But because it wasn't your money that they took, you have no say in what is done with it. The business that you paid, and who gave money to the middleman has that.


All the trade associations that only require a fee to join are just as misleading.

NHBC is a classic example. Given my experience I would recommend never rely on buying a house with such ‘protection’. Insist on RIBA cover.

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General Car Chat / Re: Kangoo van
« on: 28 October 2021, 16:59:20 »
If so I would be asking for the driveshaft replacement cost back.

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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: 28 October 2021, 16:37:34 »
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
Far too close to my sister for my liking
Fortunately mine lives in Perth. The Oz one.  :y

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Sounds a no brainer. Go for it Al.  :y

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General Car Chat / Re: Think your omega is high mileage?
« on: 20 October 2021, 18:51:16 »
you couldn't do 750000 miles in a diesel Omega
you[d have died of boredom by 5K  :D

Certainly not true of my chipped TD which was a pleasure to drive, and I miss it still.  :y

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General Discussion Area / Re: Sir David Amess MP.
« on: 18 October 2021, 08:05:35 »
Sadly, although I agree in principle, bringing back the death penalty would suit these extremists by achieving notoriety AND passage to heaven (or their idea of it) simultaneously. A win win in their tiny minds.  >:(

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General Discussion Area / Re: Sunlife Insurance
« on: 17 October 2021, 07:49:52 »
Save a bit by choosing cardboard coffins which we will have, as did my mother.

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General Discussion Area / Re: My birthday
« on: 08 October 2021, 16:35:57 »
Best wishes Ron, enjoy what you can while you can. 👍

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General Discussion Area / Re: Twin rotor helicopters
« on: 08 September 2021, 07:43:21 »
Wasn't it the Shackleton that was described as something like 10,000 rivets flying in loose formation??

Certainly it was amongst other less complimentary descriptions. Having graduated from ground crew to aircrew I only completed two tours on Shacks but still retain a ridiculously perverse affection for the old grey lady, despite losing many colleagues and several friends in accidents.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Twin rotor helicopters
« on: 02 September 2021, 12:16:26 »
Following on from last post. Saw a 4 engine WW11 bomber go over Bury St. Eds. at 1.30pm today. I think it was a Lanc. but as it was going away when i saw it, it could have been a Halifax, (if any are still flying). Anyone else seen it or have any info? Now, that WAS interesting.  :D

The only 4 engine bombers in Europe are the BBMF's Lancaster, and B-17 Sally B. Both are at Duxford at the moment, and I don't think (though I'm far from sure) either have flown recently. There are no Halifax's or Stirlings flying anywhere in the world - and there are only one or two in museums.  The Lanc is down to attend Bournemouth airshow this weekend, but it's been in rework at Duxford for ages so I don't know if it'll be ready. Therefore the Lancaster is a possibility, but I'd expect it to be all over the forums once it flies again and so far nada.

The other possibility is a C-130 - plenty of them in/around Bury-SE - in which case specsavers and a new I-spy book for you too :-)
Cheeky sod  ;D I might be an old fart but my eyes ain't that bad. If i can't tell the difference between a Lanc and a Herc i'd better shoot myself. Oh, i might miss though. :D Was going to phone the IWM at Duxford, but not at 60 odd pence a minute plus a connection fee. >:(

Well, the Lanc was still at Duxford on Saturday evening. There were rumours it was going to depart on Sunday, but I don't think that happened.

There is a thread on UKAR about Duxford Movements. If/when it moves, it'll be on there. https://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=86801&start=200

Personally I doubt it's flown (there would be pictures everywhere on the forums), but I'm 150 miles away and I can't quite see from here. If it wasn't the Lanc, then I'm struggling to think of another 4 engined twin tail warbird in the UK. Perhaps Shakeng has something squirreled away in his own Highland Area51 that he's keeping strictly on a need-to-know basis :-)

I wish, there is still hope however: https://www.avroshackleton.co.uk/ , well worth a visit to hear the mighty Griffons roar once more on the 25th Sept. :y

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Omega Gallery / Re: New Part Fitted - Front end pamper :)
« on: 31 August 2021, 18:47:16 »
Alright I give in, how DO you get in?

 ;D  LOL, yes have to climb over from passenger side as car tucked up to side which means we can get both cars in the garage as well  :y

2 cars in a 2 car garage??? There’s posh for you.

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