Tag Archives: spitfire

A True Story —— Apparently?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by irishroverpei

A true story, or so I have been lead to believe. Whatever the truth is, this could never happen if a sailor was telling this story. True Story A World War II fighter pilot is reminiscing before school children about … Continue reading →

Posted in military, veterans | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ghost of Christmas Past

Posted on December 27, 2014 by irishroverpei

My Goodness viewing this video brought back so many memories of the wartime Christmas. I had the same toys, the tin helmet, a wooden model spitfire,a tank and a tommy gun. I remember sheltering in the tube stations all night. … Continue reading →

Posted in Belfast Blitz, family, veterans | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Look to the Skies once Again

Posted on April 7, 2014 by irishroverpei

The last two Lancaster bombers still flying in the world will come together in a series of events this summer, in a meeting unlikely to happen ever again. The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAF BBMF) based … Continue reading →

Posted in Belfast Blitz, military, Uncategorized, veterans | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

History from a Dizzy Height

Posted on March 13, 2014 by irishroverpei

I don’t suppose I was greatly missed over the last four days,but in case I was!!! please let me explain.  On Sunday morning at church a wave of dizziness swept over me, I managed to drive home but spent the … Continue reading →

Posted in veterans | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Canadian Military Modernize!!!!

Posted on October 26, 2012 by irishroverpei

Our illustrious Prime Minister through his right hand man Peter MacKay is updating the Canadian Military.You should note he has paid important considerations to operating costs when making new purchases. In this area our Minister of Defense has achieved the … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Fooling, military | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The F35 Purchase????

Posted on September 29, 2012 by irishroverpei

I watched the program “Fifth Estate” last evening, the topic was the on going saga of the Governments purchase of the F35 fighter jet slated to replace the aging F16. Now this was an hour long program, with several interviews, … Continue reading →

Posted in military, monkey business, politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

F35 Rant

Posted on May 1, 2012 by irishroverpei

Harper has been getting off lightly for the last ten days while I travelled Newfoundland. Well, Herr Harper its over now and time to get back to basic’s The question is, will Canadian tax payers end up owing untold billions … Continue reading →

Posted in military, politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Need a Pee on a C130J Hercules???

Posted on January 3, 2011 by irishroverpei

Sorry the photo is a Spitfire, but it should put you in the mood! I have just read an article on the new C130J Hercules and it got me thinking. I flew to South Caroline on a C130 back in … Continue reading →

Posted in military, veterans | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments