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I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
If the toilet has a door, ensure you take your headset with you in case the lock jams.
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
Whilst enjoying a playful second or third Charlie or Wobbly early at an RAFG Happy Hour, if the phone rings and a posh-sounding voice announces itself as "Air Marshal XXXX, HQ STC" and asks for the Stn Cdr, do check first that it isn't 'Air Marshal XXXX' before replying "Well this is Fg Off X. F**k Off, Noddy!"
Or at least use someone else's name rather than your own....
('tis a true story, I am assured!).
Or at least use someone else's name rather than your own....
('tis a true story, I am assured!).
Last edited by BEagle; 17th July 2008 at 13:03. Reason: Correction
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From: Brit living in Malaysia
('tis a true story, I am assured!).
Indeed it is. Said F/O was 'invited' to HQSTC for a 'chat' with said VSO. So, a flight, train, cab ride later there is F/O Blogs standing on the Axeminster - hat on. After 5 minutes of nothing happening, VSO looks up from his desk and quietly says ' F**K off Noddy." Cue, long taxi ride, train ride and flight back to RAF G. Point made, nothing written down, noones career affected, respect earned. That was when the RAF was led rather than managed.
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
I'm glad that the tale was true - it showed both that VSOs were once Fg Offs themselves and still had a sense of humour!
I gather that said Fg Off was made to hang around for several hours in the outer office until the VSO was 'ready to see him'?
As you say, back when the RAF still had leaders.......
I gather that said Fg Off was made to hang around for several hours in the outer office until the VSO was 'ready to see him'?
As you say, back when the RAF still had leaders.......
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From: Teetering Towers - somewhere in the Shires
Never 
the missus first thing in the morning .....
...... you may get a better offer at work!
Hey jimgriff
How do you find it in arctic conditions? 
the missus first thing in the morning ........... you may get a better offer at work!
Hey jimgriff
Never put ur willy in the pee tube on a seaking in arctic conditions
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From: UK
(In basic training, being shown around the Sea Prince on Halton airfield, seeing a pee tube in the passenger compartment for the first time)
Never put your mouth over a pee tube, blow down it and shout 'Hello Cockpit'
Never put your mouth over a pee tube, blow down it and shout 'Hello Cockpit'