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How hard is it to become a British Army pilot?

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Old 14th Dec 2003, 01:13
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And all this from a mouthy crab loady and an old bloke who posts on such interesting and delightful subjects, for example Blue and white towles and insurance quotes.

Gripping chaps, gripping.... no I forgot I almost got dull as dishwater confused with gripping, apologies
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Old 14th Dec 2003, 01:33
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I realise that you don't use them in your dung-filled ditches, but they're spelled 'towels', idiot.
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Old 14th Dec 2003, 03:16
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Smile

Humble apologies to the spelling and grammer Guru

So that will be a bite then will it?...... Mr Interesting

Why on earth would I go near a dung filled ditch? Unless it would be to dig for your wit or sense of humour, but I imagine thats dug in far beyond the dung layer

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Old 14th Dec 2003, 12:52
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It has been my experience that unless it leaks like a sieve....it isn't a helicopter! During Monsoon season....I tend to put the waterproof jacket on when I get into the aircraft and take it off when I get out. Must say I perspire more inside the aircraft than I do outside.....there must be a reason though I am missing it though.

I would suggest the Crab blue suit over the Army Air Corps...if for no other reason , you will be able to figure out which Regiment you belong to....what color beret you should wear....with what hat badge(s).....color of trousers....and how you should pace your marching. Must say...the British system is all a bit confusing to your cousins across the salt water divide.

If you are a good singer, like your Gin, look good with a beard....then the Navy is the way to go....but if you like lace hankies.....and wear sweet smelly perfume...then it is the Marines for you.
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Old 14th Dec 2003, 15:14
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"I would suggest the Crab blue suit over the Army Air Corps...if for no other reason , you will be able to figure out which Regiment you belong to....what color beret you should wear....with what hat badge(s)....."

Whereas the Crabs only have one style of hat per order of dress................Oh no, Peaked Caps, berets, those Thunderbird jobbies and I'm sure knotted hankies all with flying suits!!!!!!!
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Old 14th Dec 2003, 15:31
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I recall that it's not just helicopters which leak like sieves. Memories of sitting in the back of an AAC Beaver from Valley to Manston to Wildenrath watching the rain come through the roof as we chugged merrily along at 3000 ft....

Mind you, a moist Beaver isn't such a bad thing....
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Old 14th Dec 2003, 19:08
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Yet another sensible question that gets turned into a ridiculous pi$$ing match by prats like ABIW and Beagle.

It used to be quite funny. Now its just boring.
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Old 14th Dec 2003, 21:01
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Must be cavalwy....
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Old 14th Dec 2003, 21:43
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Beags,
We do not have the monopoly in bickering over triv, you are not so bad, I recall you and your kin going to great length bemoaning the decision by an airship banning the use of brightly coloured rucksacks in uniform.

Don't throw stones before you leap!
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Old 14th Dec 2003, 22:18
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OK - back to square one, chaps.

Good luck to those like sabre 1001 wishing to join the AAC - hope it goes well for you!
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Old 14th Dec 2003, 22:38
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Hear hear Best of luck to him.

all spelling mistakes are "df" alcohol induced
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