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Flying Officer Burridge
London Gazette 26 May 06
RAFVT
Appointment to commission as Flying Officer
Brian Kevin Burridge KCB CBE
Probably my ignorance but what's this about and for anyone he's offended in the past, get your licks in quick - I envisage rapid promotion.
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Appointment to commission as Flying Officer
Brian Kevin Burridge KCB CBE
Probably my ignorance but what's this about and for anyone he's offended in the past, get your licks in quick - I envisage rapid promotion.
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What's the significance? Aren't all commissions published in the London Gazette? Or. was I speshul 
RAFVT doesn't quite ring true though. There is RAFVR and RAFVR(T).
Can anyone confirm whether RAFVT is right?
RAFVT doesn't quite ring true though. There is RAFVR and RAFVR(T).
Can anyone confirm whether RAFVT is right?
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Originally Posted by 6foottanker
Microlite, I suggest you start your research with a look into recently retired RAF Air Ranks with knighthoods........ 
Can anyone confirm the branch he's commissioned in?
Still unsure on that.
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And Fg Off Sir Peter Squire. Noted his vehicle pass (nice car for a Fg Off) had a different rank on it for some reason, and I was a bit surprised that a Fg Off had been allocated the VIP Suite at StM.
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BB was a top bloke.
Was always right, which is probably why he made it a lot further than i did
But a good bloke none the less. Only Stn Cdr i saw in 26 years that told his hangers on to p*/ss off and then listened, AND THEN DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
Was always right, which is probably why he made it a lot further than i did
But a good bloke none the less. Only Stn Cdr i saw in 26 years that told his hangers on to p*/ss off and then listened, AND THEN DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
Agreed; BB was a top bloke. Last time I flew with him though, he tried to plough a field adjacent to the runway threshold at Culdrose with several MR2 Dunlops. Nice mud painting on the flaps!
Are we talking about the same man?
BB was a top bloke.
Anyway, I hold a juxtaposition to this opinion on the man myself. I reckon he did more damage to the Blair Force than 6 squadrons of SU-27 Flankers could have achieved!!! And we're still waiting for his British B-52 effort MRA4 - now there's progress for you...
speak gobledegook
'Funniest' speach I ever heard him make was that it was"alright to be scared" before going on Ops - now that's the sort of leadership we want Blackadder, not the namby-pamby, battle-dodging, I'd rather not charge stark naked at Jerry, three sore bottoms to one.
I hope he's a bit more inspiring to his 13-18 year olds!
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Originally Posted by SirToppamHat
And Fg Off Sir Peter Squire. Noted his vehicle pass (nice car for a Fg Off) had a different rank on it for some reason, and I was a bit surprised that a Fg Off had been allocated the VIP Suite at StM.
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Should we not be thankful that people who have reached the most senior rank are willing to continue their commitment and be willing to give their time to the Air Cadets?
HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE PAID EVEN A FLEETING VISIT TO YOUR LOCAL AIR CADETS?
HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE PAID EVEN A FLEETING VISIT TO YOUR LOCAL AIR CADETS?
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Retention on the Active List was limited to 5 Star officers when they relinquished their 5 Star appointments ie they retired. Hence Admirals of the Fleet, Field Marshalls and Marshalls of the RAF all enjoyed 'retirement' on full pay. Very nice to!
The CDS held 5 Star rank until several years ago when that nice little earner status was regraded to 4 Star.
I believe the words at the time stated that 5 Star rank would only be re-instated during War-Time - whatever that may be defined as in todays big wide world.
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The CDS held 5 Star rank until several years ago when that nice little earner status was regraded to 4 Star.
I believe the words at the time stated that 5 Star rank would only be re-instated during War-Time - whatever that may be defined as in todays big wide world.
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uknasa, thanks for defending me. It's only about a year ago and my memory isn't that bad
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Yes I reckon so, and I don't think the general response on here was negative. However, let's not forget the significant difference between those who give their time to run and help with the ATC sqns across the country, and those who fly for the AEFs. Having gone through the whole system from the age of 13, I have even more respect for those who are in the core of the ATC movement, yet they seem largely to attract criticism on these pages.
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Should we not be thankful that people who have reached the most senior rank are willing to continue their commitment and be willing to give their time to the Air Cadets?
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