RAF Merlins crews unwilling to go to Afghanistan?
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When I said light the touchpaper....
Blimey....
What started as a light-hearted prod at the Merlin boys/girls to stop dragging their heels and come and help in the sand dunes of AFG has now descended into in-fighting between the RAF and AAC - who'd have thought it!!
Meanwhile the trusty old King keeps plodding along....
It's true though, there was NO Merlin involvement with the last MRX FPC - and no-one was surprised when they didn't show up.
Stand back.......
What started as a light-hearted prod at the Merlin boys/girls to stop dragging their heels and come and help in the sand dunes of AFG has now descended into in-fighting between the RAF and AAC - who'd have thought it!!
Meanwhile the trusty old King keeps plodding along....
It's true though, there was NO Merlin involvement with the last MRX FPC - and no-one was surprised when they didn't show up.
Stand back.......
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Not getting involved, I have none of the experience necessary..
But Brandnew, I don't believe its what you are saying, rather how you are putting it across. Just a thought.
Also, I really really hope a Journo doesn't come across this thread after what SEVERAL people have written. Talk about taking dirty laundry and letting everyone see.
But Brandnew, I don't believe its what you are saying, rather how you are putting it across. Just a thought.
Also, I really really hope a Journo doesn't come across this thread after what SEVERAL people have written. Talk about taking dirty laundry and letting everyone see.
Originally Posted by brandnew
...lying on a sun lounger in Las Vegas...
You don't know where El Centro is, do you?
It's a long way (in both nautical miles and content) from the fleshpots you think are being enjoyed.
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I was on the last MRX. 2 Merlin Aircraft flew with us in formation. As with all MRXs problems do arise when you let the AH take a lead on a troop insert.
All the lads I spoke too seemed up for the 'Stan. I'm not sure what job they will do but thats another thread! They won't replace the mighty Chinny but thats life and I guess we pull out 2020?
As for El Centro - fair one, not really a good idea tho when Helicopters are in the news 24/7. They did come out to North Africa (Near Gib) and they seemed to take notice of the way we did business - as per when they took over from us in Iraq.
Seems to me that people are only happy in slagging other types off without knowing the truth. Don't "freak" out, I'm sure the Merlin boys and girls will do ok........
All the lads I spoke too seemed up for the 'Stan. I'm not sure what job they will do but thats another thread! They won't replace the mighty Chinny but thats life and I guess we pull out 2020?
As for El Centro - fair one, not really a good idea tho when Helicopters are in the news 24/7. They did come out to North Africa (Near Gib) and they seemed to take notice of the way we did business - as per when they took over from us in Iraq.
Seems to me that people are only happy in slagging other types off without knowing the truth. Don't "freak" out, I'm sure the Merlin boys and girls will do ok........
