RN Phantom and Bucaneer CARQUALS

AntEater · 12-10-08, 06:55 AM

Wow, footage of a bygone era!
First, RN carrier ops. We will maybe see that in future again, if the brits scrap the JSF.
Second, a glimpse back in times when Britain had less tabloids, less CCTV and public surveilance and more classic british understatement instead of tabloid hysteria.

Jimbuna · 12-10-08, 07:24 AM

Great video Xab

.....great memories of a sadly bygone era

Skybird · 12-10-08, 07:46 AM

Impressive to see not only the pilots handling their machines in some of the most difficult excercise possible in aviation, but the suprisingly relaxed attitude and general mood in the tower, different to what I have seen in carrier videos and TV footage so far. I think that says something about the experience and level of competence there. You just can't order people to behave relaxed - they either are (and then necessarily for good reason), or they are not.

Enigma · 12-10-08, 09:23 AM

Judging by the comments and opinions of the officers on camera, it appears the pilot with the bolter problem is "spotting the deck." This happens when you don't follow the "meatball". Basically a circle of light on the HUD that displays the correct glide path to the carrier deck. The pilot is supposed to keep his eyes on the ball at all time for a perfect approach, however, as one may imagine, taking your eyes off of the ball and looking at the pitching deck that lies just off the nose of you aircraft is easily done. American carrier aviators call this "spotting the deck". Almost always results in a go-around...

kurtz · 12-10-08, 10:09 AM

Fabulous video, I wanted to reply to,"where's the buccaneers?", with the classic Eric Morecambe,"Either side of my Buccan Head!".

Agreed classic accents.

clive bradbury · 12-10-08, 11:21 AM

Yes, fantastic. Nice to see all the old kit - those bucaneers were tough, reliable aircraft - makes me feel nostalgic - how about the Westland Wessex rescue helicopter, too?

12-10-08, 06:55 AM	#1
AntEater Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 936 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow, footage of a bygone era! First, RN carrier ops. We will maybe see that in future again, if the brits scrap the JSF. Second, a glimpse back in times when Britain had less tabloids, less CCTV and public surveilance and more classic british understatement instead of tabloid hysteria. __________________

12-10-08, 07:24 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Great video Xab .....great memories of a sadly bygone era __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-10-08, 07:46 AM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,634 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Impressive to see not only the pilots handling their machines in some of the most difficult excercise possible in aviation, but the suprisingly relaxed attitude and general mood in the tower, different to what I have seen in carrier videos and TV footage so far. I think that says something about the experience and level of competence there. You just can't order people to behave relaxed - they either are (and then necessarily for good reason), or they are not. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

12-10-08, 09:23 AM	#4
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Judging by the comments and opinions of the officers on camera, it appears the pilot with the bolter problem is "spotting the deck." This happens when you don't follow the "meatball". Basically a circle of light on the HUD that displays the correct glide path to the carrier deck. The pilot is supposed to keep his eyes on the ball at all time for a perfect approach, however, as one may imagine, taking your eyes off of the ball and looking at the pitching deck that lies just off the nose of you aircraft is easily done. American carrier aviators call this "spotting the deck". Almost always results in a go-around... __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

12-10-08, 10:09 AM	#5
kurtz Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leighton Buzzard,England Posts: 660 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Fabulous video, I wanted to reply to,"where's the buccaneers?", with the classic Eric Morecambe,"Either side of my Buccan Head!". Agreed classic accents. __________________ War without Fire is like sausages without mustard-Henry V. http://www.myvintagelife.co.uk/

12-10-08, 11:21 AM	#6
clive bradbury Captain Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: stoke-on-trent, UK Posts: 492 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	Yes, fantastic. Nice to see all the old kit - those bucaneers were tough, reliable aircraft - makes me feel nostalgic - how about the Westland Wessex rescue helicopter, too? Last edited by clive bradbury; 12-10-08 at 11:22 AM.

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