Low Flying C-17 at Brisbane

[Lookleft]

A low flying C-17 has upset the princesses that inhabit Brisbane. According to the ABC many people were upset that the military had taken the opportunity to fly a tactical training mission over the CBD. Some were moved to comment that the military was trying to intimidate and coerce the populace.

'What the hell!': Low-flying Air Force Globemaster startles Brisbane - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-04/low-flying-air-force-globemaster-spooks-brisbane/6911368)

Toughen up Princesses! Bring back Campbell Newman to put a bit of backbone into the City Dwellers.

[Capn Bloggs]

Bring back Campbell Newman to put a bit of backbone into the City Dwellers.
Didn't he try that and they chucked him out? :{

[Squawk7700]

"We stood frozen for several minutes waiting to hear the following smash as it clipped the edge of South Bank before plunging into the river.

"Returning to the office we jumped online to find out what happened. I was furious to find out that this was a planned military operation."



Furious that they didn't see it crash ! :ugh:

[Trent 972]

The quote above given by S7700 from the ABC news article is attributed to Kirsty Hetherington, who has a Faceb@@k page where she champions the 'White Ribbon' movement (violence against women).
The photo of the C-17 in the article shows it is the machine with the white ribbon adorning the fuselage, whereby the RAAF has championed the White Ribbon movement.

Just thought it was funny.

Kirsty also seems to be a big supported of the PETA movement.
Hopefully no animals were harmed in the flyby.:}

[Stationair8]

Thank the good Lord, that they weren't in London in 1940 during the Blitz!

[Squawk7700]

Excellent observation skills Trent and well worth a post on her Facebook page.

[Capn Bloggs]

Kirsty also seems to be a big supported of the PETA movement.

Was that the PETA or PITA movement?

[Capt Fathom]

What is wrong with people these days? They all seem scared of their own shadows!!

We are really becoming a dumbed down nation.

[DancingDog]

"How else can they explain the need to perform this stunt in a public area but to coerce people to feel the terror of war and war machines and consequently vote for the political party that advances our tax into funding of new war machines."

Wow.

The Royal Australian Air Force admitted it failed to warn people

They managed to warn me about it, and I don't even live in Queensland or have anything to do with the RAAF.

[Jamair]

"How else can they explain the need to perform this stunt in a public area but to coerce people to feel the terror of war and war machines and consequently vote for the political party that advances our tax into funding of new war machines." Wow, how precious and sheltered are this generation?

Last I looked, the PRIMARY use to which these aircraft are put is providing humanitarian aid in other countries. From our tax dollars.

[megan]

Funny that Darwin, which has an international airport surrounded by housing, has no curfew, and as far as I'm aware no one campaigning to either close or have a curfew imposed. Locals seem to really love the sound of crackling afterburners during "Pitch Black", when the military flex their muscles at all hours of the day and night. Perhaps it's because they have a memory of what war is all about.

[spinex]

I'll have to register a complaint with the relevant minister too (who is it this week?);

How come the Goldy missed out, preferably down the Coolangatta VFR lane at 500'!

[Lancair70]

HAHAHA, what a bunch of pansy queenslanders.

I live close to a regional airport that has visits from these guys. I LOVE it thundering over my house at 500'. Bring it.

[Like This - Do That]

I vaguely recall similar pathetic bleating from some Sydneysiders when Ronnie did the 707 retirement flypast. Friggin' cowardly ingrates.

[gerry111]

Pretty sure that there were very few from my home town, 'Like This - Do That'.
It was hard to get a parking spot along the road, that day!

[aaandrogerthat]

What happened to the days when the military could do what was required to remain trained and ready to act if necessary to protect these whining self important twitterclowns... :confused::confused: Why did the RAAF feel the need to apologise.. no wonder they are losing the respect of the general public

I would LOVE to see a C17 hooning down the river!!:ok::ok:

[ChrisJ800]

We had one hooning round the mountain in Hobart a while back which was fun to watch. Dont recall any complaints!

[Brother]

Kirsty also seems to be a big supported of the PETA movement.
Hopefully no animals were harmed in the flyby.

Irrelevant but good on her. What's wrong with PETA? Cruelty to animals is abhorrent.

[Kiwiconehead]

What's wrong with PETA? Cruelty to animals is abhorrent.

It is, however People Eating Tasty Animals also find themselves in their sights too!

[27/09]

What's wrong with PETA? Cruelty to animals is abhorrent. Nothing, except it seems PETA gets higher priority than cruelty to humans with some people.

[Trent 972]

Brother, as you quoted me, I'll give you a quick reply.
I made no disparaging comment about PETA or Kirsty.
You sound like one of those perpetually offended woosies who scraped his knee at the kiddies playground and cried his little eyes out until his mummy made them take those nasty play things away.
Well Boo Fkn Hoo.
There, now I feel better. Thanks for that Brother.
ps. Kirsty Hetherington is also a pom. (but I didn't mention that)
Another whinging Pom. Take offence to that, twerp!

[Lookleft]

When I was a humble Metro F/O under training with Kendell way back in the 90's we were flying from Coober Pedy to Olympic Dam when an F/18 out of Woomera requested some formation flying practise on us. This was in the day of no radar, ADS-B or TCAS so we said sure go for it. The F/18 come up on our starboard wing then when he had satisfied himself went underneath and come up on our port wing. He then thanked us for our co-operation applied a fistful of thrust did a half roll and dived towards the red earth. Spectacular stuff, and in the days before mobiles and being too poor to afford a good compact 35mm only etched in the memory of those who were in the area. When the hairy leg hostie (me), went back to serve the sumptuous offering of fruit cake and orange juice to the pax the comment from one of the pax was, "Is he allowed to do that?" to which I replied, "Sir he is Airforce, he can do anything he wants!".

BTW doesn't PETA use trespass and intimidation to wage an ideological campaign against people conducting legitimate businesses?

[Brother]

You sound like one of those perpetually offended woosies who scraped his knee at the kiddies playground and cried his little eyes out until his mummy made them take those nasty play things away.

You are quite wrong Mr Trent. Sadly, my mother died when I was a very young boy. My old man shipped me off to boarding school pretty soon after. I scraped my knees plenty of times both there and when in the ADF but I didn't go crying to anyone.

One of the greatest things about the ADF is that through going to different places, one sees and learns to support innocent victims of violence, oppression and cruelty, be they women, children or animals. One of not so good things about being in the Military is that one has to be prepared to fight for Australia, and that means everyone, there is no choice not to fight for those who are abusive and not nice people (like you).

We live in a free country where people like you, me and "Poms" like Kirsty can have their say. You should celebrate that, it might make you a nicer person.

[Dexta]

https://youtu.be/CC8Frzcj6S0

And some text to satisfy the requirements

[Derfred]

One of not so good things about being in the Military is that one has to be prepared to fight for America.

[Stanwell]

One of not so good things about being in the Military is that one has to be prepared to fight for America's 'corporate interests'.
There, fixed that for you. :cool:

[bankrunner]

The sound of freedom :ok: