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Fresh from the Reds website:
"Boomer is back
We are delighted to announce that Flight Lieutenant Andrew Keith, known to us all as Boomer, is back flying after successful surgery to his injured left hand.
On Monday he flew to Valley to carry out his refresher and emergency simulator training. This morning he carried out some solo continuation training overhead Scampton before being joined by the Boss for some formation manoeuvring practice. This afternoon he slotted back into the Red 3 position as the Team carried out an In Season Practice over Scampton.
The Boss was content that Boomer was back up to speed and he flew in his normal position as the Reds displayed at Cranwell for the Central Flying School Association Reunion later that same afternoon. Unfortunately, the show at Cranwell had to be curtailed half-way through due to a deluge which decided to deposit itself on that part of Lincolnshire just as the display started.
It was a close run thing but thanks to the skills of the surgeon and Boomer’s own determination to get back in the air as soon as it was safe to do so, we will have nine pilots ready for the big shows at Fairford this weekend."
"Boomer is back
We are delighted to announce that Flight Lieutenant Andrew Keith, known to us all as Boomer, is back flying after successful surgery to his injured left hand.
On Monday he flew to Valley to carry out his refresher and emergency simulator training. This morning he carried out some solo continuation training overhead Scampton before being joined by the Boss for some formation manoeuvring practice. This afternoon he slotted back into the Red 3 position as the Team carried out an In Season Practice over Scampton.
The Boss was content that Boomer was back up to speed and he flew in his normal position as the Reds displayed at Cranwell for the Central Flying School Association Reunion later that same afternoon. Unfortunately, the show at Cranwell had to be curtailed half-way through due to a deluge which decided to deposit itself on that part of Lincolnshire just as the display started.
It was a close run thing but thanks to the skills of the surgeon and Boomer’s own determination to get back in the air as soon as it was safe to do so, we will have nine pilots ready for the big shows at Fairford this weekend."
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I totally understand that if one of the reds is ill then his place cannot be filled by the other guys and that his space goes beggin....but what if Red 1 is crook...is that endex?
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From Channel 4:
And with the latest cuts of £5 million to the TA's budget, Julian Brazier MP, himself a former TA member [who amazed everyone in 21 when he got commissioned] and currently co-chair of the cross-party Armed Services Committee, warns Col Stewart the situation is set to only get worse.
And with the latest cuts of £5 million to the TA's budget, Julian Brazier MP, himself a former TA member [who amazed everyone in 21 when he got commissioned] and currently co-chair of the cross-party Armed Services Committee, warns Col Stewart the situation is set to only get worse.
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Are we all watching the Red Arrows show then?
So
Oakleys essential for pre-selection then?
There are going to be some juicy soundbites from this show.
*sits back and pays attention*
Oakleys essential for pre-selection then?
There are going to be some juicy soundbites from this show.
*sits back and pays attention*
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Nope - just enjoy the hyperbole that goes with such a show. Good flying etc but the commentary is always like a spoken version of Sun articles. I have never personally wanted to fly - doesn't flick my switch.
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I'm sorry Mr Gun. You appear to have the ego but not the personality to be able to sign out a pair. We could probably get you some of those 'contraceptive spectacles' if you like - got thousands of pairs of those.
Do you want the watch as well - or is that a Breitling you have there?
Do you want the watch as well - or is that a Breitling you have there?
Was it just me or did we watch 55 mins getting to know the various characters testing to be in the reds (Duffy came across as the most down to earth & deserving of a slot), then find out at the end that none of them got through. Turns out that 2 guys called Baz and Ben or something that we never even saw mentioned in the programme upto that point got through. Eh?
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Seeing as the whole reason for the 'Reds' is as a recruitment tool for the RAF and the TV program can be seen as part of that, I thought it was excellent. 
If only I was the right age and done good at skool.
If only I was the right age and done good at skool.
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Along with Kermit I believe?
I could never have worked with Dick P, comes across a complete tool however, I think it will be a very happy team under JH. Top bloke all round.
I also understand that there is talk of a short series about the Reds with BBC involvement.
I could never have worked with Dick P, comes across a complete tool however, I think it will be a very happy team under JH. Top bloke all round.
I also understand that there is talk of a short series about the Reds with BBC involvement.
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I thought it was a superlative show and made me hanker to be 50 years younger. All the candidates came over well and The Boss really looked the part - walked the walk (with just the right amount of swagger) and talked the talk without any of the Alan Sugar bull****. As the young lady commentator said, the Reds bat not only for the RAF but for Britain. I am wondering whether to brave the crowds trying to get to Dartmouth regatta. Why the crowds? Boats and things aquatic? No, its the Reds! 
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"The Weaker Sex"
The thing that intrigued me about this programme concerned the attractive female presenter.
Considering she finally did a Full Display at the end, there was no mention of any Air Sickness or High "G" loads affecting her. Most unusual??!!. Recently Jeremy Clarkson did something similar in, I think, an F15. Lots of "discomfort"moans & a Sick Bag (naturally enough !!) were evident, I seem to remember. The Weaker Sex - or more editing
Considering she finally did a Full Display at the end, there was no mention of any Air Sickness or High "G" loads affecting her. Most unusual??!!. Recently Jeremy Clarkson did something similar in, I think, an F15. Lots of "discomfort"moans & a Sick Bag (naturally enough !!) were evident, I seem to remember. The Weaker Sex - or more editing