And the Best Job in the RAF is.....?
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I once knew a FS who could lay claim to this thread given that he managed not one, but two tours ( single / 18months ) looking after the Air Attache's Devon in---Bangkok. This would be c.early / mid 70's btw---seems he was just there to put pen to paper when required, the locals did all the daily bits n pieces, and er fly with it to wherever when required. He used to say it was "Hell on earth" 
---as we can all imagine.! Not sure quite what the aircraft / crews did however-----maybe others here can shed some light ?--but the word "arduous" was not part of his vocabulary when telling his stories of his tours out there.
---as we can all imagine.! Not sure quite what the aircraft / crews did however-----maybe others here can shed some light ?--but the word "arduous" was not part of his vocabulary when telling his stories of his tours out there.
dwhcomputers,
Didn't work for the Embassy so they left me alone - plenty of time to catch up on self-study and exams
Didn't work for the Embassy so they left me alone - plenty of time to catch up on self-study and exams
It's a bit sad that most of the replies on this thread are from blunties largeing it up about the one in a million spangley flat stone posting.
You can keep your memories of sitting in a hot, sweaty office while waiting for the chance to knock off early for happy hour, I'll manage with leading an 8 ship through the highlands at 100ft.
Your best day doesn't even come close, trust me!!
You can keep your memories of sitting in a hot, sweaty office while waiting for the chance to knock off early for happy hour, I'll manage with leading an 8 ship through the highlands at 100ft.
Your best day doesn't even come close, trust me!!
Don't know what your beef is, Flap62, but judging from some of your other posts we're both working for the same small Irishman now!
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Originally Posted by Flap62
It's a bit sad that most of the replies on this thread are from blunties largeing it up about the one in a million spangley flat stone posting.
You can keep your memories of sitting in a hot, sweaty office while waiting for the chance to knock off early for happy hour, I'll manage with leading an 8 ship through the highlands at 100ft.
Your best day doesn't even come close, trust me!!
You can keep your memories of sitting in a hot, sweaty office while waiting for the chance to knock off early for happy hour, I'll manage with leading an 8 ship through the highlands at 100ft.
Your best day doesn't even come close, trust me!!
And leading an OLF eight ship must have been an everyday occurence and not just a "one in a million" day! Your job must have been brilliant...
And your office must have been really cool, if you were leading an 8-ball!
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I recon beeing a French AF LO in Chivenor was probably one of the best position in the RAF, excellent flying, double pay and no military duties.
I think the RAF liaison Officers flying in France are very happy too, at least those who were in my squadron flying Jaguar and Alphajet, I believe there is one RAF LO flying Mirage 2000 in France, I am not sure it is a single seater squadron though.
I think the RAF liaison Officers flying in France are very happy too, at least those who were in my squadron flying Jaguar and Alphajet, I believe there is one RAF LO flying Mirage 2000 in France, I am not sure it is a single seater squadron though.
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Originally Posted by RAFAT
Reds Circus Team.
Better job was 1417 Flt in the late 80's early 90's no war 4 sorties a day all down by 1 and none up before 8..beauty
Oh and it was in the caribbean...
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Chief of Air Staff I would have thought - or in Oz the current Chief of Defence Staff (on rotation of course) wears blue.
Either that or the morale officer for the Womens RAF or RAAF Pole Dancing Team.
Either that or the morale officer for the Womens RAF or RAAF Pole Dancing Team.
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I've applied for the job of Chief of the Air Staff on JPA.
Its quite stunning to see what you can apply for.
No luck on getting any bloody money back that I'm owed though
CC
Its quite stunning to see what you can apply for.
No luck on getting any bloody money back that I'm owed though
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Although not RAF, after doing my Oolloo course in Brunei, I always thought that my dream military job would be flying one of the two Huey's out there ferrying blokes around on training missions.
Would have to be as a Bootneck pilot though, wouldnt want to be a stinky pongo
Managed to fall 10ft off the end of a 180ft abseil line whilst out there. Bloody thing rose up on a thermal and dragged the end of the line up.
I bet the pilots of those things have great fun getting all Nam'd up for the inserts and pick ups. And then you've got Aus or Bangkok just a short trip away for R&R.
Would have to be as a Bootneck pilot though, wouldnt want to be a stinky pongo
Managed to fall 10ft off the end of a 180ft abseil line whilst out there. Bloody thing rose up on a thermal and dragged the end of the line up.
I bet the pilots of those things have great fun getting all Nam'd up for the inserts and pick ups. And then you've got Aus or Bangkok just a short trip away for R&R.
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If carlsberg did holds...
Had a mate who did a holding stint on the Jag display team as the commentator. Not the best job in the RAF by a long shot, but not a bad one for a holding officer and I bet it beat the hell out of sitting on ops all day.
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Originally Posted by Gainesy
I take it that it was the bottom end?
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Best job in the RAF
Padre
1. Only work one day a week
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3. No amendments
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6. Free bread and wine for life
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Padre
1. Only work one day a week
2. Only one AP
3. No amendments
4. Never see yer boss
5. Only career appraisal = on lifex
6. Free bread and wine for life
7. Quiet working environment
8. Cross dressing = is acceptable
Keep yer hair on - it is Pprune
