RAF NY Honours 2015

[VinRouge]

RAF - New Years Honours 2015New Years Honours 2015 (http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/newyearshonours2015.cfm)

To all those who have done well, well done! :ok:

[Lima Juliet]

Likewise, although last night's thread seems to have dissapeared on the matter.

One still wonder's if it will be "Arise, Sir Baz" from HM, though! It's good to see him being recognised and for being himself all the way up the slippery pole.

Once again, congrats to all...

LJ

[Sand4Gold]

Many congrats to 'Big Bad Baz' - one of the good guys when I was 'active'.

[Whenurhappy]

Oh dear, they've forgotten to add my name to the list again.

[teeteringhead]

I too hope we get "Sir Baz" rather than some strange sounding bloke called "Sir Barry".

After all, we had Sir Jock (Stirrup) and Sir Joe (French) so why not??

Congrats anyway Sir - whatever you choose to be called. :ok:

[Genstabler]

I am delighted to see that the RAFAT Team Leader received well deserved recognition for his outstanding achievements and leadership during the Team's very difficult and hectic last three display years.

[Wander00]

Surprised no AFCs or QCs - or has the process changed?

[Alber Ratman]

Couple of old mates on the list.. Good to see.

[Heathrow Harry]

letter in the Times from some army oficer (ex_) saying there were very very few gongs for the guys at the bottom and a lot for SO's (again) in all the armed forces lists

[Clockwork Mouse]

The Honours and Awards system sits uneasily with socialist ideals. The Corporal in charge of the ration store doesn't have the same opportunity to make a noticeable difference to a large forum over a period of time as the Team Leader of RAFAT. These are not operational awards where juniors can compete on a more level playing field for a very different type of recognition.

Also the award of a civil MBE to a School Crossing Executive is not in same league as a military honour of the same level.

[MANTHRUST]

Have never forgiven Baz for putting a new thermostat in the Cavalier, upside
down, whist we were on 72 in the early 80's. The Cav overheated in downtown Belfast on a dark rainy night. Was Baz there then?
Probably not.
PM me if you read this Baz, ha ha.

[thing]

Pal of mine made the list, well done that man!! Up stumps and down the pub then?:ok:

[Wander00]

"Socialist", "ideals", same sentence, nah - ok, hat, coat.................

[AOJM]

Another Congratz to Baz. :D

[NutLoose]

They do seem a bit thin on the ground, though I often wonder why they put up commendations as they are not exactly awards, simply fluff.

[Heathrow Harry]

"lso the award of a civil MBE to a School Crossing Executive is not in same league as a military honour of the same level"

actually it is the same to the world... not a gong for bravery but one for time serving in most cases

I have never understood why SO's get awards for just being there -and after the last few years don't tell me "they made a difference" (actually they probably did but we've given up shooting incompetents)

[Bigbux]

Also the award of a civil MBE to a School Crossing Executive is not in same league as a military honour of the same level.

Really. My 90 year old aunt was awarded an honorary BEM (she is not a British National) for services to old people. As a nun of 75 years she had dedicated her life to caring for the elderly.

When she "retired" at 70, it meant that she only had to get up at 07:00 each day before continuing her life's work, and she hasn't received a penny for it.

How does that compare?

[TBM-Legend]

OBE = Other Barstewards Efforts :ooh:

[Flying Lawyer]

Very pleased to see two names in the List - both of whom in different ways are superb ambassadors for the RAF.

AM Baz North and Sqn Ldr Jim Turner who was an outstanding Leader of the RAFAT throughout a very challenging period.


Both honours earned and well deserved. :ok:

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And, in the finest traditions, there will be Lady Fiona North who has supported Baz all the way:ok:

[teeteringhead]

And, in the finest traditions, there will be Lady Fiona North I must agree with your sentiments crab@, a fine lady (and Lady!)

But I must diagree with your title for her. As she is not the daughter of a Duke, Marquess or Earl, which would entitle her to the honorific "Lady" before her given name (cf Lady Di), she should correctly be referred to as "Fiona, Lady North".

Congrats to both anyway! :ok:

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Teeteringhead - Roger:ok: So it won't be Sir Basil and Lady Fiona of Northington then?:)

[Union Jack]

But I must disagree with your title for her. [PEDANT] As she is not the daughter of a Duke, Marquess or Earl, which would entitle her to the honorific "Lady" before her given name (cf Lady Di), she should correctly be referred to as "Fiona, Lady North". - Teeters

But I must gently disagree with you, without diminishing any appreciation of Air Marshal North's well-deserved advancement, since preceding the wife of a knight's title with her given name is surely normally only appropriate when there is more than one Lady X or, Heaven forfend, if Lady X is divorced and her former husband has remarried.

On a slight change of tack, interesting to note that the appointment of Second Sea Lord now ultimately merits the award of KBE rather than KCB.

Jack

[teeteringhead]

Strictly speaking Jack you are correct, and it should only be "Lady North", nothing more nor less in the current circumstances.

But it does seem just a little unchivalrous to leave out her own given name.

I'm just as much a sentimentalist as I am a pedant! :O:ok:

[Union Jack]

I'm just as much a sentimentalist as I am a pedant! - Teeters

Sounds like that makes two of us then!:ok:

Jack

[teeteringhead]

Is that the same as a Christian name?
It's the PC version ....:ugh: