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Merlin Mk1 in flight refueling off the back of HMS Ocean off the coast of Siera Leone end 2006

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Taff wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:02 am Merlin Mk1 in flight refueling off the back of HMS Ocean off the coast of Siera Leone end 2006

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I can't help but think that hovering to refuel like that is just silly. I guess there's a reason but I can't think of one. :)
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Yambo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 2:00 pm
Taff wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:02 am Merlin Mk1 in flight refueling off the back of HMS Ocean off the coast of Siera Leone end 2006

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I can't help but think that hovering to refuel like that is just silly. I guess there's a reason but I can't think of one. :)
Because it makes for a good picture.
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Yambo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 2:00 pm
Taff wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:02 am Merlin Mk1 in flight refueling off the back of HMS Ocean off the coast of Siera Leone end 2006

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I can't help but think that hovering to refuel like that is just silly. I guess there's a reason but I can't think of one. :)
Landing on a little (relatively) ship can be quite dicey in rough weather, they can also refuel from ships without a helipad of course.

Probably not required on a huge great aircraft carrier/helicopter carrier! I would guess they're just training.
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Yambo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 2:00 pm I can't help but think that hovering to refuel like that is just silly. I guess there's a reason but I can't think of one.
if there's an emergency onboard, could be a fire / flood or another aircraft has crashed on deck then the ship may not want, or be able to deal with another helicopter, but that helicopter is running low on fuel so hey have to do something.

giving it fuel can allow it to stay in the air until it can be accepted on the deck or give it enough fuel to divert elsewhere.

In this case it was practicing. :thumbup:
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Taipan wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:32 am
cheb wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:29 am I'll take some of this small island when the torrential rain stops and the wind drops to a level that I can open the door.
Shhh, we have to get something back on Mr 26 fecking-degrees! ;) :)
Only 23c today :(
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Yorick wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 4:52 pm Only 23c today :(
Brrrr... :(
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Taipan wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:59 pm Image
I've never used 20mm or 21mm.

And probably not 18 or 19 either.
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19mm is the standard hex head size for an M12 fitting. Also used on quite a few wheel nuts cars and bikes.
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Yorick wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:06 pm
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So last year.
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Since lockdown #3 started my dog's cocaine habit has spiralled out of control...

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derek badger wrote: ↑Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:55 pm Since lockdown #3 started my dog's cocaine habit has spiralled out of control...

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Hah! A sniffer dog :)
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A well thought out safety harness.


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A ghoulish gothic bush near my wife's school.

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