sussex lad Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 This one is also alledgedly true!!! Speed Camera's A report has been received that two traffic patrol officers from North Berwick were involved in an unusual incident whilst checking for speeding motorists on the A1 Great North Road between Oldhamstocks and Grantshouse. Last May, they were using a hand-held radar device to trap unwary motorists on the Edinburgh to London trunk road. One of the unnamed officers used the device to check the speed of a vehicle approaching over the crest of a hill. He was somewhat surprised to find that the speed recorded was off the scale, in excess of 400 mph. The machine had then seized up and could not be reset by the bemused PCs. The radar had in fact latched onto a NATO Tornado aircraft in the North Sea, which was taking part in a low flying exercise over The Borders and Southern Scotland. Following a complaint by Sir William Sutherland, Chief Constable of Lothian & Borders police to the RAF Liaison Office, it was revealed that the officers could be classed as 'very fortunate'! The tactical computer on board the Tornado had not only detected and jammed the hostile radar equipment, but had automatically armed a Sidewinder Air-to-Ground Missile, ready to neutralise the perceived threat. Luckily the Dutch pilot was alerted to the missile status and was able to over-ride the automatic protection system before the missile launched. The Police have so far declined to comment, although it is understood that officers will be advised to point the radar guns inland, in future. found this on another site. what do you reckon ? :wacko: Brian... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 I don't care if its True or false, it made me laugh. :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Probably all true, except for the bit where it says that the missile was about to be launched, which is complete nonsense, as no aircraft on a training mission carries live missiles that can be launched by the pilot, except when operating over approved ranges, well away from interference from Police radar guns..!! I also think that Sidewinders are air to air missiles, i.e. heat seeking, and not air to ground...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Craws Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 I've heard that story so I presume it to be true. That last bit about side winders has been added on cause I never heard anything about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I also think that Sidewinders are air to air missiles, i.e. heat seeking, and not air to ground...?? You are 100% correct on that one Double H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piebob Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 It's what we call "havers" in Scotland! Go to www.snopes.com to see some more that are made up, but also some that are either true or partly true. Piebob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigeon Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 I don't care if its True or false, it made me laugh. :wacko: Me too imagine the look on their faces when they were told about the missile activated and was about to launch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete evans Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 pity it didnt launch it at the *** that caught me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 True or not it's a funny...here's another This is the transcript of the ACTUAL radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995. Radio conversation released by the Chief of Naval Operations 10-10-95. Canadians: Please divert your course 15 degrees the South to avoid a collision. Americans: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees the North to avoid a collision. Canadians: Negative. You will have to divert your course 15 degrees to the South to avoid a collision. Americans: This is the Captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course. Canadians: No. I say again, you divert YOUR course. Americans: THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LINCOLN, THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES' ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS AND NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, I SAY AGAIN, THAT'S ONE FIVE DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTER-MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP. Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 That last one is a cracker. I have managed a register 175 on that stretch of the A1 :wacko: Scotch corner to Dunbar in 1hr 35mins. I know it is slow but I had to stop at Purdy lodge to refuel It was 530 am on a saturday and I only saw a hand full of vehicles on the trip But 400mph I realy should have stuck in at school that must be the best job, especialy for puling the ladies. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old rooster Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 I have managed a register 175 on that stretch of the A1 :wacko: What was the problem then Dave, couldn't you get into 5th and top gears ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 (edited) Its only a 600!! so realisticly it was probably a real 160 - 165 max I have had it flat out on the M27 going round southampton when a m8 of mine passed me at 186 on his gsxr 1K nearly scared the **** out of me! Dave Edited April 29, 2005 by Devilishdave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 pity it didnt launch it at the *** that caught me. Then you ought to slow down a bit mate... :wacko: Fisherman ( 29 years totally clean driving licence) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 31 years old no accidents and a clean licence. Tey cant catch me with a poxy subaru lol thing is you can never outrun a radio though. On a seriouse not I lost a good M8 from southampton this week to a bike accident! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.