Bizarre Postings

Joined: Dec 2005
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From: England
Re the Porton Down issue.
A friend of mine applied for a couple of weeks "rest" at the above.
He was invited to sign the relevant paperwork by the engineering training school warrant officer.
Before he signed the paperwork, the warrant officer rolled up his sleeves to reveal a rather startling array of scars the result of blister agent testing.
About face and back to the hangar at speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A friend of mine applied for a couple of weeks "rest" at the above.
He was invited to sign the relevant paperwork by the engineering training school warrant officer.
Before he signed the paperwork, the warrant officer rolled up his sleeves to reveal a rather startling array of scars the result of blister agent testing.
About face and back to the hangar at speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 756
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From: London
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Do we still have anyone at BIOT"
Yes - the RN has around 50 people there, its a great posting if you're into watersports or keeping fit. If not then its a very long year indeed! I went there 4 years ago - loved it, but probably wouldnt go back if I can help it.
Do we still have anyone at BIOT"
Yes - the RN has around 50 people there, its a great posting if you're into watersports or keeping fit. If not then its a very long year indeed! I went there 4 years ago - loved it, but probably wouldnt go back if I can help it.
Cunning Artificer

Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,125
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From: The spiritual home of DeHavilland
There can't be many numbers as cushy as the Air Movements unit in Brunei. We had a C130, a VC10 and a Tri-Star came here last year. Nothing with roundels on so far this year. All other movements are via civil aircraft. Phone the RBA Reservations desk and make a booking.
I used to wonder why you chaps couldn't manage that yourselves. Then I realised most of the bookings were for infantry officers.
I used to wonder why you chaps couldn't manage that yourselves. Then I realised most of the bookings were for infantry officers.

Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 185
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From: Home
I remember going through Wake Island, miles from anywhere in the Pacific, in an Albert in 75ish and was surprised to be met by two ground equipment techies. They were there to look after the V force ground equipment, not too demanding a posting!
Joined: May 2004
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From: Sunny Lincs
Back in early 90s, a RAF Cpl P&A Clk I worked for at Boscombe Down got posted to Bermuda. Tour was with his family and came with a beach front villa. His job was to be the admin geezer for any visiting RN ships that decided to dock there
. His other duty was to be the fireman covering the helipad when any choppers arrived (helicopters not politicians)!!
. His other duty was to be the fireman covering the helipad when any choppers arrived (helicopters not politicians)!!




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