ONE Life Above Enemy Lines
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ONE Life Above Enemy Lines
Documentary just starting on BBC 1 (10:30pm Tue 9/10 ) about 27sqn over Afghan last year, if anyone interested in catching it.
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Just finished watching it. Thumbs-up to the documentary-makers for what looked to be a pretty fair reflection of life out there, and of course, thumbs-up to the boys pictured doing the work.
Haven't seen Padders since IOT... hope the programme increases his hits on the dating website
Haven't seen Padders since IOT... hope the programme increases his hits on the dating website
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Good to see that the BBC can still make an unbiased, informative documentary; let's have more - the boys and girls out there (and in Iraq) need more recognition for their part in what is going on.
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Some highly complimentary plaudits from our friends on ARRSE here:
http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/index.p...=79319#1562411
[Always nice to hear it from the "customers" point of view!]
http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/index.p...=79319#1562411
[Always nice to hear it from the "customers" point of view!]
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Top work chaps...Keep it up
I recognised several familiar faces from my time at JFH(A)Fwd
Unfortunately, the BBC failed to distinguish between BSN(Fwd) & KAF(Main (or Rear)) for several scenes
Respect goes out to Pte Gray and all those who have also arrived back at LYE/BHX instead of BZZ
I recognised several familiar faces from my time at JFH(A)Fwd
Unfortunately, the BBC failed to distinguish between BSN(Fwd) & KAF(Main (or Rear)) for several scenes
Respect goes out to Pte Gray and all those who have also arrived back at LYE/BHX instead of BZZ
Well that brought back memories from my time round the birdtable planning at Bastion summer 06. Some happy, some not so. All the same a good effort by the BBC and a cracking effort by the crews even though the end result was not what not as hoped for.
And to any of the bean counters, yes-men and admin gurus out there who think we exist to save money, make the politicians look good and do endless reams of ****e, you should all be locked in a room and made to watch this programme repeatedly until you finally work out what it is we actually do and why we are here!
And to any of the bean counters, yes-men and admin gurus out there who think we exist to save money, make the politicians look good and do endless reams of ****e, you should all be locked in a room and made to watch this programme repeatedly until you finally work out what it is we actually do and why we are here!
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I was one of those customers on ARRSE that submitted a comment and have to say well done to all the crews and the like on the program.
Pity it couldnt be on earlier. As much as us Army types slate the RAF types, the professionalism of the crews shone out. Outstanding how quick that pre-flight took!
Pity it couldnt be on earlier. As much as us Army types slate the RAF types, the professionalism of the crews shone out. Outstanding how quick that pre-flight took!
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Didn't see it but can guess what it was about, we have the constant reminder of the weekly C17 joining the circuit with fallen comrades on board, makes me shiver and wish god bless them all 
Awesome documentary!
Really got to the reality of ops, Well done all aircrew/groundcrew mates involved. The 2 RPG bangs behind the cab made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, nowt worse (other than a hit!!)
'Professional' came to mind.
Marly.
Really got to the reality of ops, Well done all aircrew/groundcrew mates involved. The 2 RPG bangs behind the cab made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, nowt worse (other than a hit!!)
'Professional' came to mind.
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Nice to see the groundcrew getting the recognition they deserve. Oh sorry I must have blinked and missed them. Still I suppose the aircrew are all that matters in the real world cos those areoplane thingys just fix/fuel/arm themselves dont they?
On a lighter note, well done Phil on a sterling job.
On a lighter note, well done Phil on a sterling job.
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Nice one. I thought Digs came across very well but it would have been good to see some more of the crewmen at least, even if there wasn't time to talk to the groundcrew, which would have been better still.
Having said that, a top programme that I need to get a tape of for my wife so she can see what I get up to (occasionally).
Having said that, a top programme that I need to get a tape of for my wife so she can see what I get up to (occasionally).
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Did watch it and was most impressed by all involved, including the BBC for a change.
It would have been nice to see some of the other trades rather than just pilots represented, but I think they caught the over-all picture of life in an operational theatre.
I never experienced life as these folk do/did, by the time the guys reached me the medical outcome was already known, one way or the other.
As said previously, the great unwashed need to see this. I know it made it to BBC1, and I can see why it was on quite so late but....
...BBC, please repeat it.
It would have been nice to see some of the other trades rather than just pilots represented, but I think they caught the over-all picture of life in an operational theatre.
I never experienced life as these folk do/did, by the time the guys reached me the medical outcome was already known, one way or the other.
As said previously, the great unwashed need to see this. I know it made it to BBC1, and I can see why it was on quite so late but....
...BBC, please repeat it.
Great docu (makes a change) about some great, and very brave work being done out there. Hats off to the lot of you from someone who's only ever riden in the back of Odiham's finest for fun.
Fastest reading (or is it from memory) of a checklist I've ever seen when rushing to get the cab airborne for the Casevac.
So, who's your favourite newsreader?
Fastest reading (or is it from memory) of a checklist I've ever seen when rushing to get the cab airborne for the Casevac.
So, who's your favourite newsreader?
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Missed it! Was dragged out to the cinema instead. However can highly recommend the latest Ben Stiller movie!
Anyone know if it might be repeated? The documentary that is, before a whole list of local cinema timings get posted!
Anyone know if it might be repeated? The documentary that is, before a whole list of local cinema timings get posted!