Well done Navy
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PPRUNERs record this moment V-VCA is actually paying a compliment to the Armed Forces it would appear without any angle whatsoeverand looks almost genuine, there must be a catch!!
Seriously though the whole spectacle seems to have caught the imagination of the public, the media and attracted nothing other than praise, unless you are the owners of Cunard who are in for a pasting from the passengers on the QE2 due to the very distant view they had from onboard!!
Well done the T200 team and all involved, lets hope we can keep a positive image of our Armed Forces in the media for a few days,
Cracking show all round.............
Seriously though the whole spectacle seems to have caught the imagination of the public, the media and attracted nothing other than praise, unless you are the owners of Cunard who are in for a pasting from the passengers on the QE2 due to the very distant view they had from onboard!!
Well done the T200 team and all involved, lets hope we can keep a positive image of our Armed Forces in the media for a few days,
Cracking show all round.............
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From: In a Cockpit near you
Would also like to congratulate the Senior Service on an epic display. i think thanks should to be extended to the Warships of the 35 other nations involved, without whom the show would not have been so impressive.
Great stuff to watch!
Great stuff to watch!
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Senior Service....not in my country....there the Army is the senior service. Quite right as it should be too....the only reason we have a Navy is because the US Marines only think they walk on water....when they learn how we will have little need for the yacht club.
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Now then SASless, don't get bitchy.
Nothing in your military is senior me lad, the whole Colony has only been around for the blink of an eye
We have kit still in service that is older than yer country!
Now lets not talk about quantity or quality me old mukka - cos there me argument sort of falls to pieces
Nothing in your military is senior me lad, the whole Colony has only been around for the blink of an eye
We have kit still in service that is older than yer country!
Now lets not talk about quantity or quality me old mukka - cos there me argument sort of falls to pieces
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I'm rarely allowed an opinion but I am going to have this one.
I was right proud to see such a brilliant display of ships and the kindly Captains who, when spokento, really seemed to have meant their "pleasure in being here." As the Captain of the Charles de Gaulle said "This is not about the French, the Spanish and the British at war, it is about Nelson, a courageous and skilful Admiral and being part of a maritime force." That was nice.
The guys and girls on the ships looking quite the part of a modern day sailor.
Thought of BEags in the VC10 (I bet he wished he were there!). They just looked good.
The Army and those SHARS looking the part - all nine of them. Just superb.
The Reds did a great display and added to the occasion in their usual fantastic style.
The Queen and Phillip seem to enjoy it. They both waved vigourously - instead of the usual fairy wave.
I fancy the First Sea Lord will rue the day he decided to call the splendour of the day RED and BLUE.
Damn it sir, it was a BATTLE fought with guts and style and led by a brilliant sailor who has been admired for two centuries all over the world. Why did you want to forget TRAFALGAR? Nobody else does!
I was right proud to see such a brilliant display of ships and the kindly Captains who, when spokento, really seemed to have meant their "pleasure in being here." As the Captain of the Charles de Gaulle said "This is not about the French, the Spanish and the British at war, it is about Nelson, a courageous and skilful Admiral and being part of a maritime force." That was nice.
The guys and girls on the ships looking quite the part of a modern day sailor.
Thought of BEags in the VC10 (I bet he wished he were there!). They just looked good.
The Army and those SHARS looking the part - all nine of them. Just superb.
The Reds did a great display and added to the occasion in their usual fantastic style.
The Queen and Phillip seem to enjoy it. They both waved vigourously - instead of the usual fairy wave.
I fancy the First Sea Lord will rue the day he decided to call the splendour of the day RED and BLUE.
Damn it sir, it was a BATTLE fought with guts and style and led by a brilliant sailor who has been admired for two centuries all over the world. Why did you want to forget TRAFALGAR? Nobody else does!
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"I fancy the First Sea Lord will rue the day he decided to call the splendour of the day RED and BLUE".
For one horrible second I thought there was a full stop after the word Lord
100% agree Mr P, unbelievable example of PC gone mad. Of all people the Mil recognise a job well done no matter which side you may be affiliated with now.
Pathetic POLITICS with a big P. One navy trashed another two and we can all, no matter where we hail from, respect the tactics and LEADERSHIP displayed
For one horrible second I thought there was a full stop after the word Lord
100% agree Mr P, unbelievable example of PC gone mad. Of all people the Mil recognise a job well done no matter which side you may be affiliated with now.
Pathetic POLITICS with a big P. One navy trashed another two and we can all, no matter where we hail from, respect the tactics and LEADERSHIP displayed
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I fancy the First Sea Lord will rue the day he decided to call the splendour of the day RED and BLUE
1SL was very courageous in the Falklands, ordering his crew to once more face the enemy as his heavily damaged ship burnt all around him. This speech here shows his views on Nelson and the T200 celebration.
As an aside did anyone tape the T200 fleet review or anything associated with it - I did not get to see any of it (apart from what is on the web) and would be willing to recompense anyone willing to send me the film on video. Thanks.
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Well Done
Yes, well done and thank you to all involved.
Had a little chuckle on hearing the BBC describe VC10 and flanking Jaguars as maritime patrol aircraft.
Finally, to cap it all, VVHA appears to have removed his head from a certain orifice ?
Safety_Helmut
Had a little chuckle on hearing the BBC describe VC10 and flanking Jaguars as maritime patrol aircraft.
Finally, to cap it all, VVHA appears to have removed his head from a certain orifice ?
Safety_Helmut
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I 've just come back from Pompey having watched the event from QE2. What an amazing day and one that will stick in my memory for many years to come. Well done all. Note to diary: remember to buy train ticket for Diamond Jubilee review in 2012.
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
Diamond Jubilee review will probably consist of a couple of rowing boats on the Serpentine if defence cuts carry on at their present rate.
With NO Harriers flying past either.
With NO Harriers flying past either.