Puma 2 to be scrapped. Surplus Puma pilots to be re-roled Typhoon
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Bit confused here, I thought the whole reason Puma pilots were streamed rotary was because they were not clever enough for FJ so how could this daft idea actually work 
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It is common knowledge around the SH Force that Puma pilots were all streamed FJ, but chose instead the life of tents and sand, muck and bullets, tea and medals. The crossover to Typhoons will be a breeze for them - ACOS Manning have confirmed this morning that all re-roled Puma pilots will go direct to Cby to complete a bespoke, shortened re-role course as befits their immense talent and ability (and 90 minute bladders). After all, nobody can wear their sleeves rolled up quite like a Puma mate...
It is common knowledge around the SH Force that Puma pilots were all streamed FJ, but chose instead the life of tents and sand, muck and bullets, tea and medals. The crossover to Typhoons will be a breeze for them - ACOS Manning have confirmed this morning that all re-roled Puma pilots will go direct to Cby to complete a bespoke, shortened re-role course as befits their immense talent and ability (and 90 minute bladders). After all, nobody can wear their sleeves rolled up quite like a Puma mate...
USMC crossover Whiskey pilot to Hornet
This reminds me of an article in Feb or Mar 98 edition of Air Forces Monthly where a USMC Major tells of his transition from AH-1W to F/A-18 jockey as with many of his colleagues as there are opportunities for rotary wing crews to re train as fast jet crews for a limited number in the Corps
It is common knowledge around the SH Force that Puma pilots were all streamed FJ, but chose instead the life of tents and sand, muck and bullets, tea and medals.
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(All except Shy Torque of course, who is a sky god)
(Shy, the billing address is the same!)
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I hear they are all going green on the Wildcat, then of to AW in later life?
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I had a meeting with The Queen, God and Elvis just this morning. They assured me that Puma 2 would be scrapped and that all the pilots would go Typhoon. My knowledge is far superior.