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Blame My Parrot
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Those sticky table mats for use in our sleek greyhounds of the deep. Unfortunately they didn't stop the food coming off, but, whatever the seastate, your plate stayed put.
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do you rem the old parachute bags circa WWII 
..... well my father used to take his on shopping trips for about 25 years!!!! untill it finally gave up the ghost ...... I rem the family would walk a dozen yards behind him, or more if he didn't notice, just incase anyone thought we were with him ... 
..... well my father used to take his on shopping trips for about 25 years!!!! untill it finally gave up the ghost ...... I rem the family would walk a dozen yards behind him, or more if he didn't notice, just incase anyone thought we were with him ...
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It's got to be the Oatmeal block - closely followed by the old-style Ghurka 24hr rat pack - never has goat tasted so good 
In terms of sheer lasting power, the longjohns I was issued with at Leeming in 1979 have to hold some sort of record. Made in 1952, lovingly cared for by stackers for 27 years, and they still get used on a cold day's shooting.
In terms of sheer lasting power, the longjohns I was issued with at Leeming in 1979 have to hold some sort of record. Made in 1952, lovingly cared for by stackers for 27 years, and they still get used on a cold day's shooting.
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Has to be the CS95 thermal vest and long-johns; bugger all use in the cold, but excellent for fancy dress as Robin Hood or Peter Pan.
Not forgetting bodge tape... that which binds us all...
Not forgetting bodge tape... that which binds us all...
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1. Harry Maskers. MOD would literally fall apart without this.
2. 8inch adjustable spanner. Apparently there's more of these in issue than the Army has soldiers!!
3. Right angle torch. A classic.
4. Ammo Boots. Look fantastic, scares the living daylights out of people.
5. Chinook helicopter. Damned useful.
2. 8inch adjustable spanner. Apparently there's more of these in issue than the Army has soldiers!!
3. Right angle torch. A classic.
4. Ammo Boots. Look fantastic, scares the living daylights out of people.
5. Chinook helicopter. Damned useful.
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Originally Posted by Roadster280
5. Chinook helicopter. Damned useful.
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In days of old, a surprising number of aircraft flew because of Black Tape -the canvas backed stuff, not the later (and useless) plastic stuff.
Any self respecting rigger would have about his person his trusty GS screwdriver (you could hackle just about anything with a GS), a 2BA spanner, a 2BA tap and a crescent wrench. Don't suppose it's any different these days. Is it?
As for clothing . . . Cold/Wet clothing was just that, cold and wet. But there was a type of C/W gloves that were much sought after. Padded green cotton with soft leather palms and fingers - ace they were. Still have a pair going strong in the boot of my car, and I left the mob in 1974! Do they still issue them?
But mostly I recall the Sea Boot socks and Trog boots. Warmest kit I've ever had. Each sock made from a whole sheep I reckon.
There was a period when we lusted after aircrew type kit. Looked good but totally impractible on the line at 0:dark, in clampers WX. Mind you, Hofficer type Bonduh Boots were a good bet in sandier places, well, just in sunnier places actually. Recall a SWO once telling me to get them off as I didn't have commissioned feet!
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Any self respecting rigger would have about his person his trusty GS screwdriver (you could hackle just about anything with a GS), a 2BA spanner, a 2BA tap and a crescent wrench. Don't suppose it's any different these days. Is it?
As for clothing . . . Cold/Wet clothing was just that, cold and wet. But there was a type of C/W gloves that were much sought after. Padded green cotton with soft leather palms and fingers - ace they were. Still have a pair going strong in the boot of my car, and I left the mob in 1974! Do they still issue them?
But mostly I recall the Sea Boot socks and Trog boots. Warmest kit I've ever had. Each sock made from a whole sheep I reckon.
There was a period when we lusted after aircrew type kit. Looked good but totally impractible on the line at 0:dark, in clampers WX. Mind you, Hofficer type Bonduh Boots were a good bet in sandier places, well, just in sunnier places actually. Recall a SWO once telling me to get them off as I didn't have commissioned feet!
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Gotta be...
...the trusty A3 colour photocopier. Saviour of late replans and summer balls!
...the trusty A3 colour photocopier. Saviour of late replans and summer balls!
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Two things essential for all forms of aircraft engineering, Speed Tape and PX24 (WD40). If it moves and it shouldn't Speed Tape it. If it doesn't move and it should, give it a good dose of PX24.
Wonder why nobody has mentioned the RAF Rucksack.......!
Wonder why nobody has mentioned the RAF Rucksack.......!
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How about the mechanism that opens the swing arm/gate when you leave the camp?
Going back to the Aircrew knife, the curly bladed one was brilliant for opening peach, curry, peas & irish stew tins when the tin opener was missing. Throw it all in the same pot - magic honkers stew at o-my-stupid-o-clock in the morning on a scramble (alerted by hooters not by pager or soft-ring telephone call)!!
Going back to the Aircrew knife, the curly bladed one was brilliant for opening peach, curry, peas & irish stew tins when the tin opener was missing. Throw it all in the same pot - magic honkers stew at o-my-stupid-o-clock in the morning on a scramble (alerted by hooters not by pager or soft-ring telephone call)!!
How about the mechanism that opens the swing arm/gate when you leave the camp?
When have they been useful?
Personally, I've always liked my Norwegian (Jumper!).
The old Cranditz issue blue holdall, carry anything, remember trying not to dislocate my shoulder with the weight of carrying QR's, MAFL's and assorted junk including sweaty sports kit. Tragedy had to hand it back at the end of the course. Obtained one by less than conventional means some years later, still in use even today.
