The Flying Bishop!
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The Flying Bishop!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/l...re/4479888.stm
Heavens above!.......boom, boom
Hope he wasn't sick!!
Heavens above!.......boom, boom
Hope he wasn't sick!!
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Does 'The Bish' pay taxes????
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Now I don't have a problem with the bishop flying with the Reds - good on him I say, but..........
I know of loads of mates (many still in) who would give their left (and possibly right!) testicle to have a blast with the boys from Scampton. Sadly however, every one of them is declined.
Even one bloke asked if he could have a trip as his farewell 'retirement' trip from the service.
So, just what is the situation with getting a trip with the boys? its too late for me, but I'm certain that there must be more deserving people than the bishop who would like a trip! Its not a winge, just a genuine enquiry please, thanks.
Kind regards to all, especially Dickie and the boys
TSM
I know of loads of mates (many still in) who would give their left (and possibly right!) testicle to have a blast with the boys from Scampton. Sadly however, every one of them is declined.
Even one bloke asked if he could have a trip as his farewell 'retirement' trip from the service.
So, just what is the situation with getting a trip with the boys? its too late for me, but I'm certain that there must be more deserving people than the bishop who would like a trip! Its not a winge, just a genuine enquiry please, thanks.
Kind regards to all, especially Dickie and the boys
TSM
Probably comes down to the fact that he can offer the RAF much more PR value than flying any old Joe. Likewise can be said when you see pictures of Jodie Kidd, Jamie Cullum, Ben Sheperd etc flying in fast jets.
Where do you draw the line though? I'm sure there are too many retiring personnel than could be reasonably expected to be flown, hence they have to reject all.
Where do you draw the line though? I'm sure there are too many retiring personnel than could be reasonably expected to be flown, hence they have to reject all.
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There are still plenty of guys that get trips during the practice season (I've been lucky enough to be one!), however most are FJ aircrew mates who already have the medical and bang-seat experience so that it is minimal hassle to RAFAT. Apparently Scampton med centre isn't the largest for Cat 2's.....
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Where do you draw the line though? I'm sure there are too many retiring personnel than could be reasonably expected to be flown, hence they have to reject all.
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You imply that the Reds are big headed. So do you know them? Have you met them? Or are you just trying to sound clever?
Go back to Tracey Island and play with your puppets.
Go back to Tracey Island and play with your puppets.
A couple of years ago I had the goddamn cheek to politely write to the Participation Committee at STC if the Reds were routing anywhere near my wedding reception, could they just steer slightly left or right of the black line and give an impromptu flypast? At any altitude or time of day?
I'd have been more successful asking Giselle Bundchen for a handjob.
It seems you have to be either a part of the establishment or any old Z-list celebrity in order to qualify for RAFAT attention.
I'd have been more successful asking Giselle Bundchen for a handjob.
It seems you have to be either a part of the establishment or any old Z-list celebrity in order to qualify for RAFAT attention.
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Salad,
That was uncalled for old boy. I do know the Reds personally (well most of them) and Big heads they are most certainly NOT. Frankly, they are just a bunch of good squadron 'shags' and I have a great deal of time and respect for them all!
Kind regards
TSM
That was uncalled for old boy. I do know the Reds personally (well most of them) and Big heads they are most certainly NOT. Frankly, they are just a bunch of good squadron 'shags' and I have a great deal of time and respect for them all!
Kind regards
TSM