Athol Forbes 🇺🇦
@strangelyhappy.bsky.social
Happy (or just delirious) Dad with tolerant family, filling in odd spare moments & dreaming of Spitfires. Ramblings are my own, reposts aren’t.
Superb @daraobriain.bsky.social Re:Creation show at Manchester Opera House. Best comedy gig this year.
But Lordy, the dreams afterwards...😂 #IfYouKnowYouKnow
But Lordy, the dreams afterwards...😂 #IfYouKnowYouKnow
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Superb @daraobriain.bsky.social Re:Creation show at Manchester Opera House. Best comedy gig this year.
But Lordy, the dreams afterwards...😂 #IfYouKnowYouKnow
But Lordy, the dreams afterwards...😂 #IfYouKnowYouKnow
I shall translate:
All welcome.
Pies, no jus, only gravy.
With lumps.
Northern style.
#WeHaveWays #NWpubMeet
All welcome.
Pies, no jus, only gravy.
With lumps.
Northern style.
#WeHaveWays #NWpubMeet
Ey up, the fire lads an’ lasses o’ th’ Northern IC are also getherin’ fer a bit of a pub do wi’ some scran.
No fancy grub ‘ere, it’s pies an’ mushy peas all round. Every bugger’s welcome t’ join us in Preston, Lancs, Wed 24th September.
#WeHaveWays
No fancy grub ‘ere, it’s pies an’ mushy peas all round. Every bugger’s welcome t’ join us in Preston, Lancs, Wed 24th September.
#WeHaveWays
September 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I shall translate:
All welcome.
Pies, no jus, only gravy.
With lumps.
Northern style.
#WeHaveWays #NWpubMeet
All welcome.
Pies, no jus, only gravy.
With lumps.
Northern style.
#WeHaveWays #NWpubMeet
Best wishes to our Northern IC chum Erik who was injured returning from WHW Fest whilst trying to perform aerobatics in a Landie.
We will of course be hearing about this endlessly at the Northern IC Pub meets.
Get well soon Steak Donkey. #WeHaveWays
We will of course be hearing about this endlessly at the Northern IC Pub meets.
Get well soon Steak Donkey. #WeHaveWays
The Northern IC sends our best wishes and a crate of pies to NW stalwart @riksbar.bsky.social who, returning from WHWFV, tested a Land Rover's ability to drive on its side.
Spoiler: it doesn't. Ouch.
Get well soon Erik, the pub meets are waiting. #WeHaveWays #NWmanDown
Spoiler: it doesn't. Ouch.
Get well soon Erik, the pub meets are waiting. #WeHaveWays #NWmanDown
September 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Best wishes to our Northern IC chum Erik who was injured returning from WHW Fest whilst trying to perform aerobatics in a Landie.
We will of course be hearing about this endlessly at the Northern IC Pub meets.
Get well soon Steak Donkey. #WeHaveWays
We will of course be hearing about this endlessly at the Northern IC Pub meets.
Get well soon Steak Donkey. #WeHaveWays
September 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
September 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This weekend marks 35 Years attending Duxford airshows. Travelling from Aberdeen or NW England.
And 30 Years as a Sally B supporter.
A happy place.
Blue skies, warbirds. WNTL?
#DuxfordAirshows #WW2
#AvGeek
And 30 Years as a Sally B supporter.
A happy place.
Blue skies, warbirds. WNTL?
#DuxfordAirshows #WW2
#AvGeek
September 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This weekend marks 35 Years attending Duxford airshows. Travelling from Aberdeen or NW England.
And 30 Years as a Sally B supporter.
A happy place.
Blue skies, warbirds. WNTL?
#DuxfordAirshows #WW2
#AvGeek
And 30 Years as a Sally B supporter.
A happy place.
Blue skies, warbirds. WNTL?
#DuxfordAirshows #WW2
#AvGeek
It’s simply the best WW2 warbirds weekend of the year.
Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow.
You know what you have to do
#Duxford #BattleOfBritain #WW2
Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow.
You know what you have to do
#Duxford #BattleOfBritain #WW2
September 5, 2025 at 8:11 AM
It’s simply the best WW2 warbirds weekend of the year.
Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow.
You know what you have to do
#Duxford #BattleOfBritain #WW2
Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow.
You know what you have to do
#Duxford #BattleOfBritain #WW2
Unbelievably/worryingly happy to come across extended unused Battle of Britain film footage at the superb RAF Museum Hendon.
My full Battle of Britain nerdiness confirmed.
#Avgeek #WW2 #BattleofBritain
My full Battle of Britain nerdiness confirmed.
#Avgeek #WW2 #BattleofBritain
September 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Unbelievably/worryingly happy to come across extended unused Battle of Britain film footage at the superb RAF Museum Hendon.
My full Battle of Britain nerdiness confirmed.
#Avgeek #WW2 #BattleofBritain
My full Battle of Britain nerdiness confirmed.
#Avgeek #WW2 #BattleofBritain
It's beginning to feel a lot like ....🎄🎅🏻🎄
Ho ho ho.
Ho ho ho.
August 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It's beginning to feel a lot like ....🎄🎅🏻🎄
Ho ho ho.
Ho ho ho.
Happiness is a rare and very welcome evening of nothingness and this...another superb edition.
Under Ben Dunnell's stewardship, Aeroplane has become that rarity..a must have print magazine that you know is worth every penny of the subscription.
#Aeroplane #Avgeek @bdaviation.bsky.social
Under Ben Dunnell's stewardship, Aeroplane has become that rarity..a must have print magazine that you know is worth every penny of the subscription.
#Aeroplane #Avgeek @bdaviation.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Happiness is a rare and very welcome evening of nothingness and this...another superb edition.
Under Ben Dunnell's stewardship, Aeroplane has become that rarity..a must have print magazine that you know is worth every penny of the subscription.
#Aeroplane #Avgeek @bdaviation.bsky.social
Under Ben Dunnell's stewardship, Aeroplane has become that rarity..a must have print magazine that you know is worth every penny of the subscription.
#Aeroplane #Avgeek @bdaviation.bsky.social
Sorting through a mahoosive pile of books acquired/given over the last few years.
Fellow BoB film nerds will look at this and bemoan the lack of a 110 in the film.
Fellow BoB film nerds will look at this and bemoan the lack of a 110 in the film.
August 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Sorting through a mahoosive pile of books acquired/given over the last few years.
Fellow BoB film nerds will look at this and bemoan the lack of a 110 in the film.
Fellow BoB film nerds will look at this and bemoan the lack of a 110 in the film.
More sorting of books and these photos drop out.....both captured Luftwaffe. Fw189 at RAE in Oct 1945, no info on the rather sad 111.
August 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
More sorting of books and these photos drop out.....both captured Luftwaffe. Fw189 at RAE in Oct 1945, no info on the rather sad 111.
Sorting out some piles of,well, piles of books.
Came across these RAF Yearbooks.
The memory of the excitement of junior me visiting the RAF recruitment office to pick one up.
And the Wilf Hardy covers...sigh.
#RAF
Came across these RAF Yearbooks.
The memory of the excitement of junior me visiting the RAF recruitment office to pick one up.
And the Wilf Hardy covers...sigh.
#RAF
August 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Sorting out some piles of,well, piles of books.
Came across these RAF Yearbooks.
The memory of the excitement of junior me visiting the RAF recruitment office to pick one up.
And the Wilf Hardy covers...sigh.
#RAF
Came across these RAF Yearbooks.
The memory of the excitement of junior me visiting the RAF recruitment office to pick one up.
And the Wilf Hardy covers...sigh.
#RAF
Reposted by Athol Forbes 🇺🇦
Great episode - for memoirs I’d like to nominate ‘A Thousand Shall Fall’ by Murray Peden. He was a Canadian pilot with 214 Squadron, flying Stirlings and later Flying Fortresses as part of 100 Group. It’s fantastic and think it’s still available free on Audible if you’re a subscriber.
July 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Great episode - for memoirs I’d like to nominate ‘A Thousand Shall Fall’ by Murray Peden. He was a Canadian pilot with 214 Squadron, flying Stirlings and later Flying Fortresses as part of 100 Group. It’s fantastic and think it’s still available free on Audible if you’re a subscriber.
Truly exceptional day at the Festival of the Unexceptional!
Massive nostalgia fest in a very relaxed gathering, over 1000 cars. Superb.
@smithandsniff.bsky.social pod recording and much else from the kings of motoring trivia the proverbial oil soaked cherry on the ordinary auto's cake.
#FOTU
Massive nostalgia fest in a very relaxed gathering, over 1000 cars. Superb.
@smithandsniff.bsky.social pod recording and much else from the kings of motoring trivia the proverbial oil soaked cherry on the ordinary auto's cake.
#FOTU
July 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Truly exceptional day at the Festival of the Unexceptional!
Massive nostalgia fest in a very relaxed gathering, over 1000 cars. Superb.
@smithandsniff.bsky.social pod recording and much else from the kings of motoring trivia the proverbial oil soaked cherry on the ordinary auto's cake.
#FOTU
Massive nostalgia fest in a very relaxed gathering, over 1000 cars. Superb.
@smithandsniff.bsky.social pod recording and much else from the kings of motoring trivia the proverbial oil soaked cherry on the ordinary auto's cake.
#FOTU
Another fantastic thread by Jamie.
Must confess to a strange fascination with the Manc..A failure in its own right but led to the superb Lancaster.
Many moons ago, had this Diverse Images (now Staples & Vine) signed by a vet who whilst loathing the unreliability,had a grudging affection for it.
Must confess to a strange fascination with the Manc..A failure in its own right but led to the superb Lancaster.
Many moons ago, had this Diverse Images (now Staples & Vine) signed by a vet who whilst loathing the unreliability,had a grudging affection for it.
July 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Another fantastic thread by Jamie.
Must confess to a strange fascination with the Manc..A failure in its own right but led to the superb Lancaster.
Many moons ago, had this Diverse Images (now Staples & Vine) signed by a vet who whilst loathing the unreliability,had a grudging affection for it.
Must confess to a strange fascination with the Manc..A failure in its own right but led to the superb Lancaster.
Many moons ago, had this Diverse Images (now Staples & Vine) signed by a vet who whilst loathing the unreliability,had a grudging affection for it.
Just had my BlueSky age verification using facial scan.
It took only a few seconds to decide I was old and crinkly.
I could be offended. 😂
It took only a few seconds to decide I was old and crinkly.
I could be offended. 😂
July 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Just had my BlueSky age verification using facial scan.
It took only a few seconds to decide I was old and crinkly.
I could be offended. 😂
It took only a few seconds to decide I was old and crinkly.
I could be offended. 😂
Working at home.
Long day.
Little break.
Leans back and thinks of Spitfires.
Sigh.
Bring on the Duxford BoB show...
Long day.
Little break.
Leans back and thinks of Spitfires.
Sigh.
Bring on the Duxford BoB show...
July 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Working at home.
Long day.
Little break.
Leans back and thinks of Spitfires.
Sigh.
Bring on the Duxford BoB show...
Long day.
Little break.
Leans back and thinks of Spitfires.
Sigh.
Bring on the Duxford BoB show...
The Sunday morning walk WAS going so well....#GoldieMudTime
July 20, 2025 at 6:57 AM
The Sunday morning walk WAS going so well....#GoldieMudTime
Must say, the replacement for the Red Arrows Hawk is a little chunky.
As seen from my sofa c/o watchPlanesTV.com #RIAT2025
As seen from my sofa c/o watchPlanesTV.com #RIAT2025
July 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Must say, the replacement for the Red Arrows Hawk is a little chunky.
As seen from my sofa c/o watchPlanesTV.com #RIAT2025
As seen from my sofa c/o watchPlanesTV.com #RIAT2025
Hugely recommend following Jamie, posts on WW2 aviation are always interesting and usually revealing. #WW2 #Avgeek
13th July, 1944. At 4:25 AM, a twin-engined aircraft was spotted near the emergency RAF airfield at Woodbridge, Suffolk. It was assumed to be a Mosquito returning from a raid and it quickly landed. But the aircraft was, in fact, a Luftwaffe Junkers 88G night fighter.
🧵1/11
🧵1/11
July 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Doggo noted my kind offer of an early morning pre-heatwave walk and promptly advised she has the RSPCA on speed dial and instead wants gravy bones in bed.
On a loser here. #LazySunday
On a loser here. #LazySunday
July 13, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Doggo noted my kind offer of an early morning pre-heatwave walk and promptly advised she has the RSPCA on speed dial and instead wants gravy bones in bed.
On a loser here. #LazySunday
On a loser here. #LazySunday
There are many innocents who attended We Have Ways Fest 2023 who are still in therapy or simply in denial after the last public viewing of THOSE trousers.
A huge amount was however raised for charity..but...but..the psychological impact...Lordy. Rock on Mr W...
A huge amount was however raised for charity..but...but..the psychological impact...Lordy. Rock on Mr W...
July 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
There are many innocents who attended We Have Ways Fest 2023 who are still in therapy or simply in denial after the last public viewing of THOSE trousers.
A huge amount was however raised for charity..but...but..the psychological impact...Lordy. Rock on Mr W...
A huge amount was however raised for charity..but...but..the psychological impact...Lordy. Rock on Mr W...