Go and buy the Pongos a beer
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Go and buy the Pongos a beer
The Anglians are coming home soon so we might as well buy them a drink
http://www.redratcraftbrewery.co.uk/...the%20Boys.htm
Yes, I know it's nothing to do with Mil flying
http://www.redratcraftbrewery.co.uk/...the%20Boys.htm
Yes, I know it's nothing to do with Mil flying
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I arranged something back in 2000 with a local brewery. They agreed to brew, at cost, an ale for us. Given that 'Cats Eyes' Cunningham and other RAFACA & RAFA chaps drank in our bar, we got them to name it for us - 'Squadron Scramble Ale' - all profits to RAFACA & RAFA. I wrote to every PMC, CMC & RAFALO in the RAF.
We sold 8 barrels. Total.
Please support this more recent effort. I hope it does exceptionally well.
We sold 8 barrels. Total.
Please support this more recent effort. I hope it does exceptionally well.
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It was in 2000. Before many of the restrictive contracts. It would not have taken much effort to procure a barrel. Yes - I was gutted. Best wishes to the venture mentioned here tho. 
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This is not the first time my old regiment has suffered in Afghanistan. In 1842 we lost the whole of the 44th Foot, the Pompadours, on the little hill at Gundamuck. Only two survivors. Thank God that scale of casualties is unlikely to be repeated these days.
Of course the MoD finally finished us off for good in 1992 after 304 years of glorious history in the defence of our country. On that sad occasion tears, not blood, were shed.
When they get back home to Blighty I'm sure the present day Pickets, our successors, will greatly appreciate the beer, but most of all the recognition that it represents of what they have been through.
Thanks to all who are contributing.
Of course the MoD finally finished us off for good in 1992 after 304 years of glorious history in the defence of our country. On that sad occasion tears, not blood, were shed.
When they get back home to Blighty I'm sure the present day Pickets, our successors, will greatly appreciate the beer, but most of all the recognition that it represents of what they have been through.
Thanks to all who are contributing.
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The photo of the Anglian on the Red Rat site.
I think it should be sent to everyone in any position of responsibility in this country. His face says it all. Just look at at for a few seconds. His expression just about sums up this whole sorry affair. Hope he and all the rest of the Angles get back safe. Heads down, lads. Chins up.
I think it should be sent to everyone in any position of responsibility in this country. His face says it all. Just look at at for a few seconds. His expression just about sums up this whole sorry affair. Hope he and all the rest of the Angles get back safe. Heads down, lads. Chins up.
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Bit of a problem, felt vaguely guilty for not buying a slab, so went back (to make sure I wasn't 'slabbed for meanness) only to find Pay Pal wouldn't let me play 
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24 bought, and back to the top. A great idea, would be nice to see other firms, both local and national, jumping on the bandwagon and showing appreciation of the effort of our Forces in all theatres, but especially in the hell-holes that are Afghanistan and Iraq at the moment.
However, some firms no doubt would be worried about reprisals/boycotting from the minorty of idiots in this country who decry the efforts.
Well done to Red Rat Craft Brewery!!
However, some firms no doubt would be worried about reprisals/boycotting from the minorty of idiots in this country who decry the efforts.
Well done to Red Rat Craft Brewery!!