REDS GET DISPLAY THUMBS UP
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REDS GET DISPLAY THUMBS UP
RAF News 26 May 06
What the f
k does he know about it?
OK! He has advisers. However, over! It is a very sad day when the RAF has to rely on an engineer to approve a flying display!
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PS. From an ISS aspect, he needs to work on his English
. The use of "team" and "performance" twice in the same sentence is poor and wouldn't merit even an Aircrew A!!
The Red Arrows have been given their public display approval which means they are safe to perform to global audiences this summer. Authorisation was given by Air Marshal Barry Thornton, Commander-in-Chief Personnel and Training Command. Air Marshal Thornton had to assess whether the team's new display was both safe to fly and that the team was up to the right standard. "I am delighted to say that the team continue to maintain the absolute safety that we would expect from such a professional team" he said afterwards. "And today's standard of performance was exceptional for this stage of the programme - an excellent performance all the way round"
k does he know about it? OK! He has advisers. However, over! It is a very sad day when the RAF has to rely on an engineer to approve a flying display!
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PS. From an ISS aspect, he needs to work on his English
. The use of "team" and "performance" twice in the same sentence is poor and wouldn't merit even an Aircrew A!!
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Perhaps he based his decision on their pre-flight walkround checks? 
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A new routine sounds promising though, I am assuming it is going to tighten up the off show time for the repositons etc...the down side to this is less time at the beer tent between passes, but always good for the ice cream lickers! 
Good luck to the lads on the new season ahead, sorry GP will miss the RV in Abu Dhabi as I am caught up with a Grand Prix in Monaco!!!
When I get my priorities a bit better sorted???? I will put my spotters kit on and get along for a looksy!
Good luck to the lads on the new season ahead, sorry GP will miss the RV in Abu Dhabi as I am caught up with a Grand Prix in Monaco!!!
When I get my priorities a bit better sorted???? I will put my spotters kit on and get along for a looksy!
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Good luck to the lads on the new season ahead
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What the fk does he know about it?
OK! He has advisers. However, over! It is a very sad day when the RAF has to rely on an engineer to approve a flying display!
And Sir Joe French knew all about fast jets when he was AMP? Just because he isn't a pilot does not mean that he isn't extremely good at his job or able to carry off 3(or even 4) star rank.
He is the man at the top, who's signature makes him responsible. The 3* did not personally go over JPA with a toothcomb, the SEngo does not personally go over each aircraft. With rank/appointment comes responsibility. All AM Thornton is doing is exercising his responsibility.
k does he know about it? OK! He has advisers. However, over! It is a very sad day when the RAF has to rely on an engineer to approve a flying display!
And Sir Joe French knew all about fast jets when he was AMP? Just because he isn't a pilot does not mean that he isn't extremely good at his job or able to carry off 3(or even 4) star rank.
He is the man at the top, who's signature makes him responsible. The 3* did not personally go over JPA with a toothcomb, the SEngo does not personally go over each aircraft. With rank/appointment comes responsibility. All AM Thornton is doing is exercising his responsibility.
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Originally Posted by Fg Off Bloggs
Hook! Hook! Hook!
We got a bite!
We got a bite!
Because, of course, it matters what he says.
They've been practising for months, day after day, been videoed, briefed and debriefed up the ying yang. They're not going to turn up in front of Air Marshal whoever he is and make something up on the spot any more than he's going to tell them they're not up to it.
They've been practising for months, day after day, been videoed, briefed and debriefed up the ying yang. They're not going to turn up in front of Air Marshal whoever he is and make something up on the spot any more than he's going to tell them they're not up to it.
