VPI Reunion (mod Please leave as sticky till the event)

[dolphin 153]

The 40th Anniversary of VPI will take place over the weekend 30th June- 2nd July at RAF Kinloss. This is the first time a reunion will take place outside of Canada with the dates coinciding with the end of the Fincastle competition. There will be representatives from all of the VPI nations
Up to date info can be accessed at www.vpinternational.co.uk (Edit!)

[Rossian]

Up to date info can be accessed at www.vpinternational.co.uk [email protected]
Ian. You might want to reconsider your "title" The mods might circumsize your post. :-))

[PPRuNe Pop]

The reasons for making a thread a 'sticky' are not for re-unions and such - sorry - otherwise we would have loads of 'em. Best I can suggest is that you bring it back when you see it is running away (off the page).

PPP

[buoy15]

Rossian
Cdr Canadian Forces Kinloss (ComCanForsKin) is well established - please don't alert the PC brigade to change it
Another acronym in place after recent change is - OC Under Water Battle Space Management (OCUWBSM) - simply known for more than 40 years as OC MAAU !
Others tried over the years were:
Trg Off to teach Naval On-Board Systems (NOBS) - not supported
Trg Off to teach Fleet Anti-Radiation Tactics (FARTS) - given a miss
One of the best was a plan to replace the Command Training Team (CTT) which worked alongside Gp Stds Unit (GSU) and the Sqn Trg Teams (STT's)
Suggestion was Training Wing Assessment Team (****) - which for some reason was not supported given the personalities involved, and became Training Sqn Assessment Team (TSAT) - doesn't quite ring well!
There were others, which usually accompanied a "new broom", and are long forgotten, thankfully

[Anita Bush]

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[Green Flash]

And back again

[Charlie Luncher]

Well boys & Girls
It may be time to tell the lovely ladies of Buckie, New Elgin Caravan Park and the Patch to dust off their best pair of leggings and break out the tummy reducing pants. There are rumours that they have decided to send me back to the frozen tundra that is ISK. I have yet to confirm that it is a return ticket mind you, but I look forward to catching up with you 'orrible lot over a choice ale or 10.
Charlie sends:ok:

[dolphin 153]

mod, fair enuf :)
back to the top then

[Green Flash]

the lovely ladies of Buckie, New Elgin Caravan Park and the Patch :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Ordynants]

It may be time to tell the lovely ladies of Buckie, New Elgin Caravan Park and the Patch to dust off their best pair of leggings and break out the tummy reducing pants
Has a material strong enough for the task been invented yet????
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[Deadly fruitbat]

Jeeeeeez charlie thought we were rid of you for good,,will get in some of the black stuff for you (only one nights worth required from what i remember). give me a shout if your coming over mateyBobs old running buddy sends

[Charlie Luncher]

DF
Would you believe Bob has a grey goatee now! Will try hard not to do my Father Jack impression but I am weak. If you will be around we can see if we can get you fixed up with a women this time!:ok:
Charlie sends

[SKWEEKY]

Hey Charlie - hows it going little bro :ok:. Got a thread from Biffa (2nd Division Southern Hemisphere) is also inbound ISK. Me thinks Dogs*"t, Bambi, Empty Ed and Mr C will be around for a JAAC Master reunion too :\.
Skweeky sends ;)

[monkeytamer]

What is this VPI thing all about?
MT

[Yeller_Gait]

MT,

VP INTERNATIONAL
To foster goodwill and fellowship through the promotion of understanding and recognition of Maritime Patrol operations and their impact on military aviation.

http://www.vpinternational.ca/

I remember well the 30th VPI reunion in Greenwood, a great night, and I am sure the ISK event will be just as good.

Y_G

[dolphin 153]

and as it follows fincastle there could be some soar heads around isk in july :ok:

[dolphin 153]

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[Charlie Luncher]

YG
The only thing I think I can remember from RDV96, was Mad Mike turning lobster red from well the lobster of course - go on have some more do it again:}.
I guess it will be a fish supper from the central this time:O gotta beat the sweepings of the abbatoir floor stuffed in the left over bits and fried:yuk: .
Charlie sends

[dolphin 153]

top again :)

[dolphin 153]

and again:)

[gonesurfin]

Just helping out....:)

[Charlie Luncher]

Flipper
Are the big butch lumberjacks going to turn up this time, or has the Top Hat got a "ladies" night on ?
Charlie sends

[anya mutha]

Not getting much help Dolphin, old chap!

:ok:

[Team Avi8tor]

and agaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiinnnnnnn.................. :)

[dolphin 153]

thanks all just another month to go (on the plus side heard them talking about the hanger party the other day :) )

[Green Flash]

A Hanger party in the land of The Water of Life? Oo-er Have you got Gordon and Macphails on standby to rush in emergency supplies?:} :E

[Strato Q]

Is the Hangar Party not for International Night? Just thought I would ask and do my bit.

[Guernsey Girl II]

Strato Q

Yes it is, not just the Fincastle crews but as it's the end of Neptune Warrior 062 the French and German crews will have stalls too. Full RDV40 program here:-
http://www.vpinternational.co.uk/rv.htm

Back to the Top GG II

[Strato Q]

GG,

Thanks for the link, unfortunatley the wife intercepted it and now knows where $180 kiwi is going.

[Charlie Luncher]

Strat
$180 Kiwi should be about 3 quid which should be enough for you to buy me a beer for a change:rolleyes: .
Charlie sends

[anya mutha]

Just stopping it running away...

[old'n'bald]

Please confirm that there will not be any "Purple Death"?

I've only just recovered from my last lot! (and it means this is back up near the top!)

[dolphin 153]

as the kiwi's are coming i'm afraid that purple death will be a compulsory entry fee to the hanger party

[Green Flash]

OK, I'll ask. What on earth or New Zealand is purple death? Sounds suspiciously like distilled hyd fluid, if I know my Kiwis.

[Yeller_Gait]

My recollection of it, from the VPI 30th International party was that it was purple in colour, and I felt like death the following morning.

Simple really!

Y_G

[Doptrack]

It's lethal!
Don't know what's in it but at the Hangar party I went to the Kiwi's where "serving" it in baby bottles. Also watch out for the Canadian's Moose Milk:eek:

[Green Flash]

Thanks for the purple warning! Now, Mooses Milk - been there, done that, ..... bloody Canadians.:} :ok: :ok: :ok:

[Radar Riser]

And back to the top again!

[old'n'bald]

It's only proper Purple Death when it's served from a pressurised backpack and dispensed through an agricultural spray nozzle! Good luck at the VPI bash, I only wish I was able to attend!

[Green Flash]

Forward to today.

[Strato Q]

Due to the popular concern shown over "Purple Death" I took the liberty to check how much we had, you will be pleased to know a consignment of 100 litres will be leaving NZ in the next month. However, I do feel PD has an undesrved reputation, as it is the Moose Milk that does the real damage, PD is just a colouring to the result.:yuk:

[Green Flash]

PD - maybe it's a new anti-ship chemical weapon?!:E

[Doptrack]

I hope you have a license for that - I wouldn't think they'd allow it on aircraft. It must be hazardous.

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[thunderbird7]

Isn't it just made of Skydrol?

PS: is Crazy still around?

[Charlie Luncher]

Be still my aching belly for a drop of the decent black gold, and a deep fried jock pie of course
Charlie sends:E

[Not Long Here]

Charlie,

If its Guinness you are referring to I had a very good pint in a hostelry on North Terrace, Adelaide recently. Can't remember the name of the pub though:uhoh: But it was at the end of the lane that runs from the Holiday Inn on Rundle down to the Terrace.:}

[dolphin 153]

just back the top again, sorry to the rest of pruners

[gonesurfin]

Are the Aussies staging through Hawaii? If so, and you know me, drop me a line 'cause I live here now. I think one crew may be landing at Barbers...if you need any help give me a shout.

Beers.

[Charlie Luncher]

NLH
no no no no, its ok but not as good as Irelands best brew Murphy's.

Gs things are up in the air due to some revolting natives, but mate Barbers has closed, it will probably be K-bay, then Dukes for cocktails and the usual haunts.
Charlie sends

[gonesurfin]

Hey Charlie. Thanks for the tip...I must tell Mrs GS that she is flying USCG C130s illegally, from a closed runway. Oh how she'll laugh....The non-existent ops staff seem to think that an Aussie crew is due soon.

Beers.

[Strato Q]

Charlie, best you strick to your 'grams' and leave the navigating to the experts

[Charlie Luncher]

I have pulled my 11 points from their sheath and am about to commit Aco Kari on one of my bellies:bored: .

GS at least one of team will be passing through Barbers, I unfortunately will be going the other way - North West I think:ugh: courtesy of our Tasman Cousins/Bros.

Incidently Strat ex, is a has been and spert, a drip under pressure - perfect navigator material, so are you going to buy me that beer:hmm:
Charlie sends

[anya mutha]

Charlie, sounds like I'm catching the same bus as you. Bring the travel scrabble, it's going to be a long trip.

[Strato Q]

Charlie, I may get you that drink as long as it is not Coopers again. Unfortunately I have to work my passage the traditional way, so I will have to miss the game of Travel Scrabble. Anyway it will give you two a chance to catch up and speak that 'tweet/cone' language to pass the journey. See you in Scotland.

[anya mutha]

No doubt we'll spend most of the time wondering where all the good Tacnavs have gone.....

[Strato Q]

Shouldn't you be on the golf course on a sunny day like this? Your adopted country needs you to get handicap down for the Ramnee Trophy.

[Charlie Luncher]

Don't think it is a handicap, more of a special need really:eek: .

Anya you can get the tigers in for all the golf days you took whilst the rest of us were working hard, not to mention what you did to my dog!:*
Charlie sends

[Charlie Luncher]

Despite the Kiwis forgetting their beer :ugh:, and the odd POHMs that could not handle their beer:yuk:, using up the two ambulances that serve N.Scotland and missing Gone Surfin's Condom trick, I had a blast good to catch up will all you 'orrible people once again.
Now on DETOX and diet plan to rid my boby of the purple deeth and jock pie remains.
Charlie Sends

[smokegone]

Much fun had by all even worth the last 6 weeks TMUFF.