Not to get dragged back in to this hot potato, BUT
No.1
I have been asked to remove my aircrew knife so it can be handed to the ALM
I pointed out that I was the ALM
I was then told I’ll still have to remove it.
I asked what the RAFP CPL was going to do with it
His reply was put it in a bag with all the others and hand it to the ALM
At this point I walked away laughing.
No2
Departing a operational airfield somewhere east of UK.
I was handed a back full of leathermans and such from the our brothers in green (and sisters) and then told those 15 pax are carrying their side arms as they are not part of HM Forces
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Those on high have laid down the rules. It is not the movers or the ATSY’s fault; they just have to implement those rules.
Didn’t some of the September 11 terrorists look western? Do you simply say its ok mate you look trustworthy to me and let them board. Yes there are items that can be used as weapons down the back of Albert but then what weapons did they use for the September 11 attacks?
All you very important people who feel you really need your blunt aircrew knife when you fly simply ask the ALM. I would appreciate it as I normally forget to hand them off anyway.
Just a bit of thought for others and the job they are trying to do, isn’t that what you want from people? It doesn’t always make sense to you or them but we are in the military and those are the rules.
Yes the RAF is in the military MATE!!!!
All spelling mistakes are because I can’t spell.