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GreenWings
29th Jan 2007, 10:17
Can anyone shed any light on the Harrier GR7/9 at Sharm El Sheikh yesterday? Saw the RN 2-and-a-half pilot in the airport terminal and the ac sat on the tarmac as our charter taxied past at about 1700L. I couldnt make out the tail letters or the squadron markings.
Just curious...
cheers,
GW
Wader2
29th Jan 2007, 10:23
Probably wanted a P.
Navaleye
29th Jan 2007, 10:24
On its way back from 'Stan and wanted a paddle?
Eckster
29th Jan 2007, 11:01
Probably something to do with a swop over in Afghantownsville.
Tracey Island
29th Jan 2007, 12:25
800 Naval Air Squadron is the current Harrier squadron in Afghanistan at the mo.
Wader2
29th Jan 2007, 12:44
Was Tracey, was.
MOD announced on 23 Jan 07 that they were now back at Cottesmore.
Sorry LAL, not the MOD this time, just sloppy post by me.
LateArmLive
29th Jan 2007, 13:37
Good to see the MOD being completely inaccurate with their announcements as usual...........1(F) took over in mid-Jan.
Navaleye
29th Jan 2007, 14:33
Understand that 800 are taking a well earned break before going to the Med in Illustrious in March with some good on-the-job training under their belts.
Flatus Veteranus
29th Jan 2007, 17:20
Understand that 800 are taking a well earned break before going to the Med in Illustrious in March with some good on-the-job training under their belts.
If 800 are as good on Harriers as they were on Sea Hawks (in'56) the poor sod was probably simply lost! ;)
Growbag
29th Jan 2007, 19:20
Broken Jet I heard. 4 days worth of 5* treatment, lucky bugger!
goldcup
29th Jan 2007, 20:18
And only one overnight bag. Bet he smells a bit by now.....
Pontius Navigator
30th Jan 2007, 07:13
Surely there must be more bags in SES.
Or maybe he has the desert survival pamphlet open - don't mess with the local women.
Wader2
31st Jan 2007, 11:47
The MOD have announced that 1F are now using GR9s as well as GR7s in AFG.
Junglie
31st Jan 2007, 16:30
He'll be in my house tomorrow so i'll ask him !! He's finally found fame in his own thread on Pprune, he will be pleased!! Probably threaders that he couldn't find a dipping joint!!;)
Cyclic Climb
1st Feb 2007, 12:57
Call yourself Junglie mincing around with Puff - Jet cheesers.You're either a wanabe or a turncoat......:= Either way take a slap!