Monthly Archives: April 2015

The Shackelton Crash – 25 years on “Lest We forget”

Posted on April 30, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

Shackelton AEW MK2 WR965. 30th April 1990 Grid reference NF 996914   The RAF Mountain Rescue was formed during the Second World War to rescue aircrew from crashed aircraft in the mountains of the UK. To this day the 4 … Continue reading →

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Arran Memories again – for the Moray Mountaineering Club have fun.

Posted on April 30, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

Arran – is for lovers of mountains, nature  and memories and I have so many. The great cliffs were something else and with my Dad and Mum and the rest of the family we explored this incredible place. In the … Continue reading →

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Comments that many may have missed on the Nepal Earthquake. End to the climbing Season!

Posted on April 29, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

ENTRIES BY DAVE HAHN MT. EVEREST EXPEDITION: TEAM TO ORGANIZE SAFE RETREAT FROM THE MOUNTAIN – Dave Hahn is a well respected Mountain Guide his words are powerful and thought provoking. DAVE HAHN, MOUNTAIN GUIDE, RMI EXPEDITIONS Dave Hahn has reached … Continue reading →

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The tragedy in Nepal continues – Amazing Rescues from Camp 1 – small Eurocopter B3s fly multiple missions, touching down for no more than 30 seconds to pick up passengers

Posted on April 28, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I was playing golf in the sun when I had a message that Sky news wanted to speak to me about the Nepal Earthquakes and the rescues high on Everest. Unfortunately I could not speak as I was playing … Continue reading →

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Thinking of all those in Nepal.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

As  the news get worse every day and the death toll mounts my thoughts are with the people of Nepal. It will be along time till we get the full story but the mountain areas are so remote that news … Continue reading →

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Please today give some money for the Nepal Earthquake !

Posted on April 26, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

The news get worse every hour  after the earthquake and Nepal will be mourning for a long time. This poor country will need help and I many friends climbing and working in Nepal and hope all are safe. From my … Continue reading →

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Earthquake tragedy in Nepal – My thoughts are with these great people.

Posted on April 25, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have been so privileged to spend a lot of time in Nepal it is a place near to my heart and its people are special. The sad news of the huge Earthquake and the loss  of life is horrendous and … Continue reading →

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A look at the new Bristows SAR Helicopters – Wow what an aircraft!

Posted on April 25, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

John Sheldon’s  pilot has still got that ‘kid with a new toy’ look – Jim Fraser “The kit on the outside and the equipment may have changed. Underneath the heart and soul of the troops remains the same.” How true … Continue reading →

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On the rock again at Redhythe Point – Portsoy – The crag of the Yellow Lichen!

Posted on April 24, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

Redhythe Point near Portsoy   I am feeling a lot better every day I get a bit stronger but have to be very careful as sleeping is still hard I am awake at 0400. I went to the last of … Continue reading →

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Ben Rinnes great medicine a sunny day on a fine wee hill.

Posted on April 22, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

Great day on the spur of the moment and after my visit to hospital it was a blue sky day. My local Corbett Ben Rinnes  was looking great and I felt that 4 weeks on from my latest operation it … Continue reading →

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