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Joseph Testagrose
June 21st 12, 12:27 PM
ŽiŠardo
June 21st 12, 04:47 PM
On 21/06/2012 12:27, Joseph Testagrose wrote:

Hmm, looks like we stood in the place that year for that shot. I know my
picture shows Š2008 - that was when I scanned the photograph.

A magnificent looking machine.

RiŠardo

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Syke[_2_]
June 21st 12, 08:06 PM
On 21/06/2012 16:47, ŽiŠardo wrote:
> On 21/06/2012 12:27, Joseph Testagrose wrote:
>
> Hmm, looks like we stood in the place that year for that shot. I know my
> picture shows Š2008 - that was when I scanned the photograph.
>
> A magnificent looking machine.
>
> RiŠardo
>
Apparently, the folding tips were later dispensed with because:

1 They were not necessary due to increased hangar height in the newer
carriers, and

2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging
their head when exiting the cockpit.

Regards

Syke
ŽiŠardo
June 21st 12, 09:53 PM
On 21/06/2012 20:06, Syke wrote:
> On 21/06/2012 16:47, ŽiŠardo wrote:
>> On 21/06/2012 12:27, Joseph Testagrose wrote:
>>
>> Hmm, looks like we stood in the place that year for that shot. I know my
>> picture shows Š2008 - that was when I scanned the photograph.
>>
>> A magnificent looking machine.
>>
>> RiŠardo
>>
> Apparently, the folding tips were later dispensed with because:
>
> 1 They were not necessary due to increased hangar height in the newer
> carriers, and
>
> 2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging
> their head when exiting the cockpit.
>
> Regards
>
> Syke
>

Thanks for that gem!

:-)

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ŽiŠardo
June 21st 12, 09:58 PM
On 21/06/2012 20:06, Syke wrote:
> On 21/06/2012 16:47, ŽiŠardo wrote:
>> On 21/06/2012 12:27, Joseph Testagrose wrote:
>>
>> Hmm, looks like we stood in the place that year for that shot. I know my
>> picture shows Š2008 - that was when I scanned the photograph.
>>
>> A magnificent looking machine.
>>
>> RiŠardo
>>
> Apparently, the folding tips were later dispensed with because:
>
> 1 They were not necessary due to increased hangar height in the newer
> carriers, and
>
> 2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging
> their head when exiting the cockpit.
>
> Regards
>
> Syke
>

Yes, I see what you mean about the pilots - many of whom were probably
head-bangers in the first place!

This is the one at The Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton.

Regards

RiŠardo

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Dave Kearton[_3_]
June 22nd 12, 12:43 AM
"Syke" > wrote in message
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> 2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging their
> head when exiting the cockpit.
>
> Regards
>
> Syke
>





Perhaps they should leave their helmets on, until they're standing on the
deck.



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Cheers

Dave Kearton
Syke[_2_]
June 22nd 12, 08:40 AM
On 22/06/2012 00:43, Dave Kearton wrote:
> "Syke" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> 2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging
>> their head when exiting the cockpit.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Syke
>>
>
>
>
>
>
> Perhaps they should leave their helmets on, until they're standing on
> the deck.
>
>
>
In the interests of accuracy, I actually meant, "Point No 2".
Syke
ŽiŠardo
June 22nd 12, 09:23 AM
On 22/06/2012 08:40, Syke wrote:
> On 22/06/2012 00:43, Dave Kearton wrote:
>> "Syke" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> 2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging
>>> their head when exiting the cockpit.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Syke
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Perhaps they should leave their helmets on, until they're standing on
>> the deck.
>>
>>
>>
> In the interests of accuracy, I actually meant, "Point No 2".
> Syke
>

LOL!

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