Just drove 250 miles in a 350hp 3L 6 cylinder and achieved 60mpg. The B57 is the best all rounder ever made.1mo ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/BMW
Thought you might enjoy this colourised photo of my grandfather in his Hellcat on HMS Indomitable in August 1945. He called this ‘The Hellcat that didn’t make it’. It was his only aircraft accident in over 1000 sorties both in Europe for D-day and in the Pacific.3yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/ww2
Kamikaze attack on HMS Indomitable, May 4 1945. The aircraft belly-flopped on the steel flight deck, skidded across the ship and bounced over the port side. In the shower of spray was the pilot’s right hand and a selection of sentimental objects. Colorised [OC] [9954x7492]3yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/WarshipPorn
Walked past HMS Belfast on my way to a meeting this morning, [4032x3024]2yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/WarshipPorn
Just met Chris Barrie or ‘Classic Rimsy’ as he described himself in this photo. Not so sure he was all that impressed with meeting me!1yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/RedDwarf
When I’ve had a stressful day I like to escape to my car and listen to music. I don’t drive anywhere, I just sit. Anyone else do this?2yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/BMW
Ironically during the lockdown I don’t need to wear my usual face mask when cycling as there’s almost zero pollution!4yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/bikecommuting
For anyone doubting AIP, I started 6 years ago today. Here’s a 1 year progress photo from 2018 - same people, same place, same football. I’ve remained well ever since.1yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/AutoImmuneProtocol
My grandfather only had one accident during his service as a pilot in the Navy Fleet Air Arm. This is him in “the Hellcat that got away” on board HMS Indomitable sometime in Mid 1945. Photo from his personal collection, colourised by me.3yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/wwiipics
The lift in the Portsmouth Spinnaker Tower broke this evening so I had to walk down the 550 stairs. This is the view from the bottom of the tower.2yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Sun was out in Ramsgate today. Here’s a photo of a man feeding his dog a Mr Whippy.3yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/CasualUK
Just completed my first 36 hour fast. I feel so good I think I might keep going!3yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/fasting
Air quality in London today was the best I think I can remember. It was almost like being back in the countryside.4yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/london
Sicko signs deal with devil in blood, murders two women. Sentenced to life in prison.3yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/awfuleverything
The Malvern’s from British Camp last August. IMO the most green and pleasant part of the UK (but then I did grow up here).3yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/CasualUK
This photo of a FAA Hellcat was in my grandfathers collection of WW2 photos. Can anyone make out the serial number? It’s possible this was assigned to 885 Squadron while they were training in N Ireland and the Clyde. It’s also possible my grandfather is the pilot.3yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/WWIIplanes
This photo taken 1 December 1945 shows the crew of HMS Indomitable disembarking and marching through Portsmouth. Does anyone recognise the buildings? I suspect they are where Gunnery Wharf now is but would like to know if they still exist.2yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/Portsmouth
Asda in Croydon 20 minutes after opening this morning. Shelves cleared of toilet paper. What the fuck is wrong with people?4yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/CoronavirusUK
Today’s date is both a palindrome and an ambigram, which means you can read it right to left, left to right and also upside down. (But only in the British format, Americans must wait until 2 December to enjoy this).3yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
I got charged £10 for ending in a red zone even though it’s not. Tried disputing but met with silence.5yr ⋅ mikeh117 ⋅ r/LimeBike