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Originally Posted by microlight AV8R
Well said Pop, I know what you mean as I grew up with the Pongo's. Dad was in the Guards then flew with AAC later in his army career flying state of the art machinery such as the Sioux 
We really are lucky to have kept our heritage intact on this little bundle of islands.
Thank goodness we still have the Crown. God forbid that our people should ever be expected to touch their forelocks to El Presidente Bliar
The Taffs did very well, particularly when considering that they've been East of Suez until quite recently.
We really are lucky to have kept our heritage intact on this little bundle of islands.
Thank goodness we still have the Crown. God forbid that our people should ever be expected to touch their forelocks to El Presidente Bliar
The Taffs did very well, particularly when considering that they've been East of Suez until quite recently.
Mel
Outstanding show today!
Gainsey, many thanks for the https://www.britishpathe.com/ link. Tons of good stuff on there and all free!
Cheers,
LXGB
Gainsey, many thanks for the https://www.britishpathe.com/ link. Tons of good stuff on there and all free!
Cheers,
LXGB
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The Royal Air Force wishes Her Majesty a happy 80th birthday.
I got involved once in the flypast, worked bloody hard and gave up a lot of my free time to help to make it perfect on the day. And I didn't begrudge a single moment. I would go to the ends of the earth for my Sovereign and those of you who want to save pennies or live in a republic I suggest you bu**er off and live somewhere else - I hear France has a lot of empty places to populate.
Most of the people in this country recognise the stability and prosperity that the Sovereign brings to us and are grateful.
So those of you who winge and moan about cost, overstretch, environment, et al, dry up and get over it.
FJJP
I got involved once in the flypast, worked bloody hard and gave up a lot of my free time to help to make it perfect on the day. And I didn't begrudge a single moment. I would go to the ends of the earth for my Sovereign and those of you who want to save pennies or live in a republic I suggest you bu**er off and live somewhere else - I hear France has a lot of empty places to populate.
Most of the people in this country recognise the stability and prosperity that the Sovereign brings to us and are grateful.
So those of you who winge and moan about cost, overstretch, environment, et al, dry up and get over it.
FJJP
No Harriers because of the single engine rule....but Hurricanes and Spitfires are okay then?
Just proves there is some commonsense left....no one complained about them sixty-some years ago so why should they complain today?
Just proves there is some commonsense left....no one complained about them sixty-some years ago so why should they complain today?
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Originally Posted by SASless
No Harriers because of the single engine rule....but Hurricanes and Spitfires are okay then?
Just proves there is some commonsense left....no one complained about them sixty-some years ago so why should they complain today?
Just proves there is some commonsense left....no one complained about them sixty-some years ago so why should they complain today?
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The Reds have exemption from the single engine over built-up areas rule due to their role. They were good, weren't they? Really made a hit with the public when the smoke came on. Made me proud. Hope the whingers felt something stirring too!
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It's interesting that for a few years now, there has been a vociferous and justified attack on the erosion of the quality of life in the Services due to the proliferation of bean-counters, middle managers, lean initiatives, investing in paper etc, etc. and a general lack of traditional leadership, obviously designed to create the Royal Air Force PLC - CEO A Blair Esq.
How refreshing then, to see something that must make everyone of these bureaucratic, faceless gnomes, absolutely impotent with frustration when forced to provide support to this activity that has no deliverables, no metrics and little opportunity for continuous process improvement. Instead it brings a sense of pride to millions, genuine joy to Her Majesty, and reminds all of us about "esprit de corps" in a unique manner. It shows the world that DESPITE overstretch, under manning and Wal-Mart management, the Services will always remain professional, dedicated and loyal.
Every individual who supported any aspect of today's events should be very proud of a job well done. To begrudge the weekends, late nights and continuous rehearsals that go in to this, is to forget what signing an oath of allegiance really means, and lends support to those same faceless bureaucrats that will not be happy until they have created the Royal Air Force PLC - CEO A Blair Esq.
Apologies for being a bit of a fence-sitter.
Warning - May contain traces of nuts.
How refreshing then, to see something that must make everyone of these bureaucratic, faceless gnomes, absolutely impotent with frustration when forced to provide support to this activity that has no deliverables, no metrics and little opportunity for continuous process improvement. Instead it brings a sense of pride to millions, genuine joy to Her Majesty, and reminds all of us about "esprit de corps" in a unique manner. It shows the world that DESPITE overstretch, under manning and Wal-Mart management, the Services will always remain professional, dedicated and loyal.
Every individual who supported any aspect of today's events should be very proud of a job well done. To begrudge the weekends, late nights and continuous rehearsals that go in to this, is to forget what signing an oath of allegiance really means, and lends support to those same faceless bureaucrats that will not be happy until they have created the Royal Air Force PLC - CEO A Blair Esq.
Apologies for being a bit of a fence-sitter.
Warning - May contain traces of nuts.
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Two's in...
You have just about summed up what the vast majority of Armed Forces personnel feel about our Queen and the politicians who drive us.
Your sentiments are clearly a reflection as to how American society views their own Forces - with pride and gratitude.
I wish I'd said what you just said - it encapsulates my feelings exactly!
And I really wish you'd remove your fence-sitting apology and warning - your post certainly DOES NOT contain nuts!
Thank you.
FJJP
You have just about summed up what the vast majority of Armed Forces personnel feel about our Queen and the politicians who drive us.
Your sentiments are clearly a reflection as to how American society views their own Forces - with pride and gratitude.
I wish I'd said what you just said - it encapsulates my feelings exactly!
And I really wish you'd remove your fence-sitting apology and warning - your post certainly DOES NOT contain nuts!
Thank you.
FJJP
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missed the telly fly past 
although had a diamond 9 of GR4's flying over my back garden (read FQ's) follwed by a canberra which was going uberfast!!!!
Jeez that thing can move!! I scared the
out of my two kids, and they were indoors!!!
although had a diamond 9 of GR4's flying over my back garden (read FQ's) follwed by a canberra which was going uberfast!!!!
Jeez that thing can move!! I scared the
out of my two kids, and they were indoors!!!
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I rushed with boyish excitement to Regent's Park during my lunch break just in time to see the BBMF arriving over the trees. I witnessed the whole flypast, which was very satisfying. Then I stepped in something soft.
(it happens apparently.)
Thanks boys and girls!
(it happens apparently.)
Thanks boys and girls!
sua cuique voluptas
One had the whole assemblage over the site of Fairlop airfield exiting en route to Her Maj right over my parent's house! Lovely. The BBMF were there first, of course, at 12:45 and did THREE whole holding circuits.
One was v. honoured to get a better ringside seat than at the Palace, although the Dead Sparrows didn't do the smokey bit for me......
Ripline
One was v. honoured to get a better ringside seat than at the Palace, although the Dead Sparrows didn't do the smokey bit for me......
Ripline
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Originally Posted by KPax
Stupid question perhaps but why no C 130, or are they too busy.
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Originally Posted by Confucius
I am led to believe that they were too busy. A shame the BBC didn't say as much (apologies if they did, but I doubt it).