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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

3 years

As you might imagine - very excited to see this announced!

The Bookseller

@thebookseller

3 years

"Combining visceral action with sharp intelligence, and laced with acerbic humour, Harrier takes readers into a rarefied world with personality and unflinching candour", @MichaelJBooks lands a fighter pilot memoir from @paul_tremelling . See more:

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

10 months

Kris was my best friend. I can tell you exactly where we were for so many adventures & misdemeanours. I can tell you exactly where I was the last time I decided not to phone but to wait until later…exactly where I heard the news. ‘My door is open’ does not work - reach out.

fill your boots

@MilitaryBanter

10 months

On 15/11 in 2018 we lost my brother Lt Cdr Kris Ward RN who took his life. Kris completed 160 Harrier missions in Afghanistan, saving countless coalition lives. On one occasion he saved six US Rangers from certain death. Fly high with the Angels Kris. RIP.

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Paul Tremelling

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2 years

Back from a CAS mission over Afghanistan. This one by a MOD photographer. Lots for the #AvGeek in all of us: vane, aux intake doors, front puffer, FLIR, pitot...whatever your views on Harrier efficacy - it was an engineering triumph! #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

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Taxying back in at Kandahar. September 2008. No Paveway 4 yet but we obviously had the TERMA pod which I seem to have used! Tanks outboard for balance had we dropped the EP2+ weapons. MoD photo taken by the team visiting from Al Udeid.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

4 months

Raising a glass as this hero heads west. RIP Sharkey.

Ricky D Phillips - Military Historian

@RDPHistory

4 months

Sad news, upon hearing of the passing yesterday of Commander Nigel "Sharkey" Ward, a true hero of the Falklands War... Rest in Power, Sir.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

I think I was probably trying to be artistic with this angle. The point was that we had the new bomb - the Paveway 4. A fantastic weapon. Afghanistan '08. I flew the first Op sortie on 21 Nov. #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

3 years

Shot of a secret trial in 2002, location not disclosed! Jet is the world famous #ZA176 now at @NewarkAirMus . Trial aim - see if you can stand within 30 feet of a hovering SHAR and pretend not to notice. Photo not up to @captureasecond and @gwjphantom standards! @HarrierPres

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Safely home. Shutting down in the sun shade at Kandahar, 2008. Taken by a MOD photographer. One for the #avgeeks - check out the belly stations. I know I'm biased - but that's a beautiful jet! Not long to go - book released on Thursday. #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

A model of my favourite Harrier & my favourite model of a Harrier! Former (right) - ZD404 which was my steed for the ‘Dusty Valley’ action. I came back with fewer weapons! Latter - ZD327. A gift from my son. Flew ZD327 in Afghanistan including three low level ‘Shows of Force’.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Today’s the day! Looking forward to people getting their hands on the book. See you at the merge. Fight’s on!! #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

On the way back from Tarin Kowt, in support of Australian troops. Wingman in close on the right. The driver on this occasion was an excellent @RoyalAirForce pilot later seen at air shows wearing a red coverall. #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

This serene shot is of me being anything but serene! Ended up with 4 jets hovering alongside and I was chosen to 'go around for another go' to make space for the others. No sign of efflux as the jet is now very light. Very low fuel and no water left! Gulp. By MOD photographer.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Incredibly proud and excited to have this waiting for me when I got home today! #HarrierBook http://hyperurl/7up1fq?IQid=twitter

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 month

The calm before the storm...of buffoons. A peaceful flight deck waiting to see what mayhem a bunch of USN trainee pilots and one RN Lieutenant Commander are going to subject it to. Flat seas, straight wake, angled flight deck, smartly turned out T-45C...what's not to like?

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Show of Force north of FOB Keenan, Afghanistan. Used to show help was on hand. Low, fast, co-ord with friendly mortars, eyes out but using the pod to check the target, flares ready...guardian angel overhead. Sound track suggestions welcome! #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

A small step - but a truly well deserved, hard earned step and a step onto one of the finest ladders in the world. BZ to all graduates of Commissioning Course Short 232. BZ and thanks to the staff of @RMASandhurst for seeing them through!👊💪 #prouddad @RanaldMunro

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

VFA-25 were kind enough to give me the CAG Bird for my last sortie. They gave me an inert weapon too! Just so that we left nothing undecided; once we'd played Red Air and cracked the Air to Surface, one of the #TOPGUN grads fully kicked me around the sky as a fitting finale! 👍

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

7 months

Interesting read! A ⁦sea based ⁦ @USMC ⁩ Harrier driver splashing 7 drones. There’s a fair amount to discuss in that statement! Harrier. It appears, again, to be there.💪 Bravo Zulu.

The fighter pilots hunting Houthi drones over the Red Sea

The BBC has been given rare access to US Navy warships trying to protect shipping.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

Four of the Fleet Air Arm's finest en route to Ark Royal's Families Day. I am in the far jet. Notes say I scared myself in a formation change...entirely plausible (perfectly normal)! 😉 Not sure who was in the chase aircraft and took the photo. Possibly 800 Phot Bernard?

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Doesn't matter how good you think you are at Close Air Support - it matters what these guys think. A highlight of my career; being invited into the A Coy @3PARA tour phot. 2 RN goons and ~100 @TheParachuteRegiment heroes. I'm behind the right 50 cal.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

As balcony parties seem to be the focus of discussion... Me in the nearest Sea Harrier, landing for the entertainment of a Chinese delegation; who've just begun to feel the noise. No idea why they were onboard. Don't recall them being a bundle of laughs. Prob taken by Bernie H?

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Somewhere off St Mawgan - practising the cross deck landing. Complex vectors - best not to over think it... Never felt like there was much room between nose and superstructure...and interesting eye balling the bridge team at close range! #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

World famous anhedral in the sun shade at Kandahar. Load is 540lb bombs and CRV-7 rockets. Our role was simply to help the heroes on the ground in anyway we could. Presence, noise, recce, weapons...all on the menu. #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

9 months

"Because we flew - we envy no man on earth". Anon. Somewhere over Afghanistan, October 2008.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

If you can see past the awkward Brit, clearly still not used to his safety equipment... First Super Hornet flight. Aircraft in 'digi-flage'. Plenty for #AvGeek - carrier under carriage, approach light array, T-bar and acres of LERX and flap. This aircraft should be in a film...

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

7 months

Truly wonderful machines. Designed by geniuses, maintained by deities, supported by countless professionals, driven by gibbons! Like me…😉 What a team!!💪

Scott Rathbone

@ScottyRathbone

7 months

Harriers under the lights……

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

I know I’ve tweeted this before but the ability to land a glider, with an operational load, at night, using a map and a stopwatch, first and only time of asking - and part the defensive wire of the target as you come to a stop - is simply extraordinary.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

9 months

If there is a stat of which I’m proud…in a bar room banter sort of way…it’s having taken 4 different types to the deck at night. 2 VSTOL and 2 Cat and Trap. Nowhere near other folks’ efforts but ‘alright’ in the scheme of things. Crew room barristers might reduce it to 3!!😉

Scott Bateman MBE

@scottiebateman

9 months

I love these carrier landing videos. It all sounds so calm and measured. The pilot is working hard as you can hear their elevated breath sounds but otherwise …nailed it. #WePilots #aviation #avgeek #flying

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

3 years

A little grainy but you'll get the idea. Harrier deck operations got a little cosy at times. In this case the Sea King in front will be concentrating the pilot's mind a little. A lot of skill, supervision and attention to detail from ship, deck crew, squadron and aircrew.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

The #Harrier Op Launch. 10 secs between jet in front moving and full power. Lucky change of heart for the yellow coat who ran out in front of the second jet. New lad who'd got the wrong end of the stick! Dangerous places these flight decks! #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

2005 off Oman. 4 (AC) Sqn and 801 NAS were both embarked for Magic Carpet. This is one of the mud mover Flight Commanders doing final checks. Nice and flat if a little hot... 5 years later ZG472 flew the final Harrier trip in 1(F) colours and then headed to the bone yard.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Can't claim credit for the photo - as I'm in it. Heading West. Behind the tail fin is Sangin. The left arm of the green zone in the distance leads to Musa Quala - the right leads to Kajaki. All names that will resonate for a while... #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

Flying past Ark Royal now nearest the camera. The SAR helicopter probably means we all had a similar idea about how well this was going to go! 😃👍 Photo is unmarked but may have been taken by the squadron photographer Bernard H.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

5 months

I think we can all agree that Number 3 is in perfect formation….and that number 2 has been a silly boy and has selected his flap to UP rather than MID.😀👍 Good times!

Tempest Books

@tempest_books

5 months

Should Britain have kept its Sea Harriers for a few more years?

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Quite fitting that the jet’s in focus but I’m not. I hadn’t been to see ZG477 at @RAFMUSEUM before. The last time we met was in Afghanistan. I flew ZG477 multiple times including a weapons drop and Shows of Force. @TIGGER119 see bottom left!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Goshawk Ball! Some highlights from Carrier Qual in the T-45. Off Jacksonville in 2012. I think it's actually from one of the younger guy's jets...I'm not sure I'd have been clever enough to convert the tape to digital... Top left is speed - and also pulse rate!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Just finished this. I know; somewhat late to the party. Amazing. Simply amazing. There’s a chance I had a beer with Geoffrey once…longish story. So much I’d like to know. So many questions to ask. So important to capture the stories. Thank you to all who have!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

10 months

Taken in 2008 in Khandahar. I called this picture 'Half Mast Again'. A simple ceremony but one that we all knew meant that a family and loved ones many miles away were being given the dreadful news.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 months

I’ve always suspected that not enough of us have said thank you enough to @MB_EjectEject

Martin-Baker

@MB_EjectEject

2 months

Last night, an Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon crashed during Exercise Pitch Black in the Northern Territory, Australia. The pilot successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker Mk16A seat. This is the 5th recorded ejection from the Typhoon Aircraft. #EngineeringForLife

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

Darn it. The 2+ has to be the best looking Harrier…and it’s a damned strong field! This is one beautiful beast. Fabulous photo by Richard Deakin at @airtattoo @HarrierPres

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Deck ops are, amongst other things, a great spectator sport. Here a USN Arleigh Burke has snuggled up to watch. I am leading another 800 NAS pilot in stolen 801 NAS SHARs for a 'low slot' before recovery. Northern Lights 03. @captureasecond #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Not much to do whilst waiting for the others to tank; amateur photography...the occasional snack...listen to the mud movers trying to find the tanker... This is somewhere in the North Sea. #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

Very much looking forward to @ArmedForcesDay in Falmouth & travelling to Kernow - where it all began! Various events at @PolyFalmouth & quite the line up! I’m talking at 8:00pm, so time for a couple before and a few afterwards! 😉 Details here:

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

One summer day in Lemoore. Some folk are a little negative about the base location - one thing's for sure, the people and aircraft were superb. Serious undercarriage - for obvious reasons!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

I know far greater folk than I have said similar - but what Jim Wallwork and John Ainsworth achieved here; at night, in a glider, with pinpoint accuracy - ranks for me as the most skilful piece of flying ever. Hat eternally doffed.👊🇫🇷🇬🇧

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Great day out at @IWMDuxford with the ever amazing @mike_sooty 👊 I even got to sit in a Spitfire! 🙏

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Incredibly indulgent. Fleeting. But it’s not everyday you can claim a Christmas Number 1!! No matter how niche. Someone will probably rule me offside as not having been in an Air Force. Stay safe. Eyes out. Don’t fly into the ground, water or other aircraft! 💪👍😀 @RowlandWhite

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

At the risk of starting an argument. Here's a picture of what I think is the world's best multi-role fighter. What's yours? Entry rules: 1. Must have AESA, jammer and data link; everything else largely negotiable. 2. It has to exist. 3. We don't have to agree! Self over Tahoe.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Launch time minus ~ 4 minutes. Chocks out, chain lashings off, no one left around the aircraft...just waiting for 'Amber Deck Fixed Wing' and the aircraft handlers will start to marshal the jets forward. Off Oman 2005. Sharks seen to port! #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

11 months

You know when you say something’s the best…but you might not really mean it? This is different. This may truly be the best book I’ve ever read. It’s superb. @RowlandWhite

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

En route to the Aqzyl weapons range, Oman. Ship near Salalah. Relaxing air to mud start to the day before (semi successful...) F-3 hunting, low attack on French Frigate and Landing Sigs Officer duty for 801 / 4(AC) Sqn night wave. @IVSqnRAF #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

3 years

Some dates just have a habit of sticking in the mind. I have a suspicion that cards, roses and chocolates were not what was preoccupying me in 2002. Probably one of life’s experiences that’s hard to capture in text but I gave it a go!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Morning sunshine, neat lines of aircraft and people crewing in. Looks calm but it isn't. We're just off for our first traps on a US Navy carrier! Good times. If in doubt 'Look Gunny'. 👊 #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

Once updated to the world famous 😉FA2 standard I flew XZ459 3 times including the knee shaking, pulse racing, first solo hover on 9 May 2001 - sweating neat imposter syndrome!!😀

Chris Bolton

@CcibChris

1 year

British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1 XZ-459 800 Naval Air Squadron Royal Navy credit Siete Meeter

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

Now I know I’m biased but I reckon that the paperback is going to look pretty cool. @jamie_aviacom @RowlandWhite

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

3 years

I tend to forget a lot of important dates and anniversaries - but have a couple of special ones in February. This one from 2008. Could possibly have taken better care of both the patch and the logbook!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Very proud of this from the fabulous @BeaverWestminst An inspiring, enlightening and thrilling insight into how military aviators earn their pay… The stories from Afghanistan alone are justification enough to buy this brilliant book. A masterpiece.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

I’ve often wondered what the airline crews do to wile away the time😉. Here’s one answer!👍 #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

9 months

If I had one more hour airborne…and got asked which of my trusty steeds I’d like to take up one last time…Sea Harrier, Harrier, F/A-18E…then got asked if I’d trade that hour for an hour in the F4U-1…I think I might say yes.

SYLVIA 🇫🇷 🇺🇦

@Sylvia70485099

9 months

corsair ♥️

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Seeing as though it's TOPGUN tribute time; here's a shot of the F/A-18E Super Hornet as operated by the world famous VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet. Taken by a mate, I'm strapped in for my last flight in a military aircraft. @ftrpltpdcst @Hush_Kit #SuperHornet #GoFisties

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

3 years

This is excellent. Well done the Sea Harrier driver for not messing that up on national TV. Formation flying on a helicopter probably sounded like a great idea in the brief!

Anneka Rice

@AnnekaRice

3 years

Cancel the 40th anniversary Treasure Hunt party! I was given duff info, it’s 2022! Anyway now I’ve opened the helicopter nostalgia door I can’t shut it cos of the downdraft, so I thought I’d show you what it’s like being surprised by a Harrier jump jet. Happy New Year everyone 💙

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

4 months

I recall using paper charts to work out min & max run, nozzle & trim for each launch. They changed with weight, ambient conditions & engine. It was beaten into us that there were no rules of thumb for ramp launch. Done on computer for GR7/9. @_McRosa_ @JA_Maolankar @HarrierPres

Chris Bolton

@CcibChris

4 months

Lt Cdr Doug Taylor, studying at University in 1973 had simple idea of curved ski ramp revealed that the concept showed real promise. Hawker Siddeley Aviation and MoD explored and verified concept further using simulation and computer modelling techniques. Here it is!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

6 months

You can drip about the sqn markings, say that 2 Sqn were from ‘the other bunch’, query the nose art & weapons fit…. But this beauty is ZD404, which means we went to war together; and in a far off Dusty Valley did all we could to help the heroes carry the day. @Manston_Museum

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@paul_tremelling

2 years

@SkippyBing here's an example of immaculate comms! Post mission. How to achieve perfect professional 'relaxed but total focus' prior to deck landing? Answer: the never before recorded: Second radio, two aircraft, Bat & Ball, Cakestand Karaoke. Off the Hebrides...pitching deck...

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Line astern with the gear down. A view that would probably have meant something was badly amiss. Lovely to see ZG477 again at the @RAFMUSEUM

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

5 months

Outside in Porthleven it’s pitch black, the winds are 50 knots plus and there’s driving rain. Heard the familiar sound of rotary wing heroes and Flight Radar confirms it’s a @HMCoastguard S-92 out of Newquay heading south west. Godspeed. 🫡

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@paul_tremelling

1 year

This is the literary equivalent of relieving the Combat Air Patrol - back up has arrived; the paperback is out and about. I’m tempted to get a T-shirt done! @jamie_aviacom @MichaelJBooks @RowlandWhite

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Digging through the archives... Taken in the sunshades. We had just received the excellent Paveway 4 - as seen on the near pylon. So new you can just make out someone doing a famil with checklist on the starboard weapon! #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Hello Everyone, I set this book a simple task - get to @CcibChris in Portugal. It failed. I now need to find someone called Chris to give the book to! No catch! Either reply or DM me. Worthy causes, promises not to sell, wings of gold, tenuous links with Portugal all good!!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

5 months

No better picture to illustrate the @BritishArmy stance on beards than a @RoyalMarines in a face veil! @BBCNews

Army lifts ban on serving soldiers having beards

The beards and moustaches must be neat and well-groomed, and troops must maintain a professional appearance.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

A batch of signed #HarrierBook copies going out from @marlowbookshop today. Simply order from their site and put request in comments. @Bigroulstone10 and @airpower1982 - yours amongst them. Best get on CAP sharpish boys, they’ll be with you in a jiffy!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

3 years

@CcibChris I’m number 3 in that one. If you look closely number 2 accidentally selected flap UP after take off rather than MID like the rest of us. This was the team that displayed at RIAT and RAF Waddington.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

3 years

Pleased to announce the release of my book HARRIER: HOW TO BE A FIGHTER PILOT, publishing 28 Apr 22 with @MichaelJBooks ! If you ever wondered how a (real) fighter pilot thinks, who they are and what they do – then this may well be for you! Available here:

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

3 months

@RDPHistory I spoke about this one with Sharkey and have an email from him about it. Both attacks were from astern. He said “Categorically I did not call up the Hercules at any time”. Love the posts. Thank you for helping us remember such a feat of arms so far from home.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Not sure why I took this. Maybe I thought the jets looked pretty. Possible I was just relieved that my turn was over! Nice day for one's first trap.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

Very much enjoyed being with the team at @IWMDuxford today. Thank you for having me. Thoroughly recommend the History Festival. @I_W_M A photo below for @mike_sooty

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Never meet your heroes? What if your Uncle is your hero and just for helping refuel the beast you get to turn upside down with him in a Boeing-Stearman? Uncle seen here in a strictly supervisory capacity!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

6 months

There are times when I have to conclude that civil aviation would have been beyond me!!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

Very much looking forward to contributing to @ArmedForcesDay in Falmouth. I have a few books to give away - was thinking one each for best & most outlandish 😉 question of the evening? 😀 @BookFalmouth Details here:

Falmouth Book Festival

@BookFalmouth

1 year

Paul Tremelling was Mentioned in Despatches in Afghanistan + is one of v few British pilots to have flown the same jet as @TomCruise in Top Gun. Join Paul as he provides a blisteringly authentic account of life in Fleet Air Arm://bit.ly/3CmRQdy #ArmedForcesDay #falmouth #books

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

5 months

@FTusa284 Whilst we all love the F-16, based on the endurance they had, with stores, in Afghanistan and playtime in the North Sea ACMI - I’m going to say that without boom AAR the threat to the Falkland Islands is approximately zero.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

I thought I'd join in the TOPGUN theme @jamie_aviacom . Not up to your standards but we were working with an iphone! Yosemite and Half Dome in the background...on the way home to Lemoore following some fun at Fallon.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

@aircrewtv Mate. You’ve accidentally posted a F3. If you’re quick I reckon you can delete the tweet and no one will notice.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Joining in @captureasecond #harrierfriday No Harrier driver has a bad word to say about tankers! Afghanistan 08. My wingman plus USAF KC-10. @HarrierPres Suspect @RoyalAirForce refuelling team are working hard right now. Godspeed. #HarrierBook

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

@tempest_books Perhaps one of those that is simply ‘rated’ because it got to do its job…on the pitch, not behind the touchlines? Think of all those we can’t rate - because we’ll never know!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

Marking the crash of Spitfire pilot Jean De Cloedt, 15 March 1942, lost in thick fog. Memorial is in the Dorset woods I played in as a child. Well done to @nationaltrust and others. @BeaverWestminst

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Finally, a couple of ‘airport hours’ to get my teeth into Tornado Over The Tigris by @MichaelNBooks Not even going to be put off by the foreword by @gregbagwell !! 😉👍 As the cousin of a dyed in the wool Tornado man - very much looking forward to this.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

I can't remember whether the flags went to half mast when a fatality was reported - or when repatriations took place. I do remember that they seemed to be at half mast a lot. As ever, hats off to the heroes - whose experience was so different to ours. Kandahar 2008.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

@edwardstrngr I agree with everything you’ve written; but would add that the most surprising thing for me isn’t the UKR ability to adapt, but the RUS inability to adapt in the face of it.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

I’m beginning to get a little envious of some of the places #HarrierBook is finding it’s way to. Then again - it’s probably just demonstrating what every fast jet driver of my generation knew to be true - better to be lucky than good!!😉👍

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

3 months

Great photo! Harrier on a lift…what’s not to like?

Chris Bolton

@CcibChris

3 months

Harrier GR9 an upgrade of GR7, focused on Harrier II's avionics and weapons. Upgraded under Joint Update and Maintenance Programme (JUMP), which significantly upgraded fleet's avionics, comms systems, and weapons capabilities during scheduled maintenance in an incremental manner.

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

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First go was fun. Over the years it became less fun. When I went to the USN I had yet another go….arguably better instructed…but upside down was still confusing & the water was very similar from an ‘ability to drown you’ standpoint.

Ric CoIe 🇬🇧

@ric_cole

3 months

That Friday Feeling! Awesome way to finish the week... Have a hoofing weekend!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Just checked the logbook. First famil flight in F/A-18F 7 Jun 2012, last tactical flight in F/A-18E before going to USN frontline 15 Oct 2012. 4 months. Includes a week lost to ferry flights, a couple of aborts, a 12 day gap and a week ‘learning to fly low level the USN way’.

Greg Bagwell

@gregbagwell

2 years

If only these Ukrainian people understood how difficult the F16 conversion syllabus and maintenance manuals were, they would understand our predicament……..

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

3 years

Night VSTOL, high end stuff. The FLIR tape doesn’t give a great impression of how little you can actually see! Still - having the FLIR up at least convinced you there was a ship there!

Ryan Ramsey

@SSN14CO

3 years

Enjoy

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

These Air Force types are really tricky to shift from the top of the Air Forces list!!😉 Maybe I should be feeling intense imposter syndrome! Great job by @chinnychick and @mike_sooty

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Waiting for another trans-Atlantic flight on a Sunday… last time I cracked the superb Tornado Over the Tigris by @MichaelNBooks This time - no choice really - it’s Chinook Crew ‘Chick’…let’s go! @chinnychick

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Sunset at Arromanches. Mulberry pieces in fore and backgrounds. Particularly poignant are the flags up in town commemorating 47 Commando. At the going down of the sun…

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

My photography will not do justice to the masterpiece I have just received from Tiny @militarygizzits An FA2 fan blade perfectly mounted in oak. Superb. Immaculate. Amazing attention to detail. BZ!! I should also thank Caspar for (cough) purloining the blade in the first place!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

This could have been good for the book! Britannia RN College. Prince Michael of Kent about to give me The Queen’s Binoculars. Now painted camouflage & they’ve never been on a warship! 😬 The commander appears to be a bundle of laughs! @DartmouthBRNC Oh to do it all again!

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

2 years

Fabulous shot!

Gareth Jones

@gwjphantom

2 years

Going back through my files and 13 years ago this Harrier gave a stunning pass in some surreal light , what a great looking aircraft it was at low level @TomHam70488209 @mike_sooty

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Paul Tremelling

@paul_tremelling

1 year

Is there any way of giving a five star review a five star review? 😀😉 This one made me smile. One thing’s for sure about the previous generations - we walked in the footsteps of giants!🫡

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