What's good about the RAF at the moment?
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
I presume you mean the SNCOs and lineys. You can't beat the capabilities of the modern SNCO for getting the job done. You do find them outside and often you find they are ex-SNCOs anyway
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I had the honour of serving in the 70's. I loved the fact that one could jump in the jet on winter mornings and be in 8/8ths blue while the rest of the population were going to work in slush and snow. The fact that we were paid money by Queen EliZabeth II to do so was an absolute bargain.
The trust, friendship,professionalism, banter and the sheer joy of flying sums it up I feel.
The trust, friendship,professionalism, banter and the sheer joy of flying sums it up I feel.
I think the best thing the RAF has going for it at the moment is the recession.
Other than that - I think the only good thing is the people you work with.
Beyond that, Im struggling which is why I'm leaving. There is enough bitter people about. I'd rather leave with some good memories.
Other than that - I think the only good thing is the people you work with.
Beyond that, Im struggling which is why I'm leaving. There is enough bitter people about. I'd rather leave with some good memories.
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I left and I am glad I did. There is life beyond the RAF. Banter exists beyond the Services. What I don't miss is the inter-service bashing and watching so called mates climb all over you to get promoted.
I doubt many will have a similar opinion, but going away on Det! Great fun! Having been in for over 20 years, and spent many, many months away in all sorts of unpleasant locations the SH force has found itself, Afghanistan is awesome. Yes, there are not enough RW platforms (of the right types) and the tasking and command process can be painful, but there is nothing to beat the sheer joy and excitement of dangerous (ie enemy threat) flying and getting "stuff" and people to isolated locations, under contact.
Plus, you are away from the triv, are mission-focussed and work with top people - and actually, the kit and support facilities are mostly good too. Take away the politics and personal opinion about what we are doing, I'd happily spend 3 months a year there (which is lucky!).
Plus, you are away from the triv, are mission-focussed and work with top people - and actually, the kit and support facilities are mostly good too. Take away the politics and personal opinion about what we are doing, I'd happily spend 3 months a year there (which is lucky!).
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On the 15th of every month I am reminded of how much I enjoyed my wonderful 27 years on Shacks & Nimrods & how well prepared I was for my afterlife in civvy street. I wouldn't have missed a single minute & I guess that is exactly the same for the blokes today. Just ignore the grown ups & enjoy the flying.
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Still in after 20 years - loving it. Done my share of desert time on ops, travelled the world, like to work hard and play hard and have a great bunch of mates with real values. If my kids decide to join I will back them all the way.
Would I have preferred to be a trader in London......No way!! Got mates who have done that for 20 years, yes they are paid loads but they spend all their cash anyway and have a more expenses to cover......and they have never pulled g, dropped weapons, travelled with mates like I have.
Give me another 20 years......if I survive that long.
Would I have preferred to be a trader in London......No way!! Got mates who have done that for 20 years, yes they are paid loads but they spend all their cash anyway and have a more expenses to cover......and they have never pulled g, dropped weapons, travelled with mates like I have.
Give me another 20 years......if I survive that long.
Wow - 26 positive replies before the whingers got in......Must be a record for here
I imagine you love giving your SENGO exactly the answer he wants, regardless of the reality.
I have plenty of good memories of my time in the RAF, and wouldn't of swapped it for anything. But, the current problems stem from an abundance of bloody 'yes' men, to which you seem to have provided an excellent case in point.
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I not only like your login . . . I must agree with what you said. I must admit to alluding to similar on the Airworthiness thread.
Difficult to have faith that it's going to get any better.
Difficult to have faith that it's going to get any better.
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Remember when you joined up and you were told that there were opportunities to see the world if you joined the RAF. Whilst this is the case, unfortunately, I don't think many of us anticipated spending so much time in middle east *^%! holes............. Get a posting to Cyprus before it goes fully contractorised.
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Sunshiner, I couldn't agree more. Especially now all the NATO mediterranean jobs are finishing. With the exception of some JFC Naples positions .. but who the hell wants to go there?!!
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Can't comment on what it is like now, but I left because of resolute incompetence.
How could a Service allow familiies to live in AMQs with metal window frames and single glazing ( shows how ong I've been out) but waste over a Billion pounds on a Nimrod AEW?
It goes on.....major building / renovation at stations about to be closed.
Idiots promoted, because the idiot above them wouldn't promote the guy who bucked the system and stood up to stupidity.
How could a Service allow familiies to live in AMQs with metal window frames and single glazing ( shows how ong I've been out) but waste over a Billion pounds on a Nimrod AEW?
It goes on.....major building / renovation at stations about to be closed.
Idiots promoted, because the idiot above them wouldn't promote the guy who bucked the system and stood up to stupidity.
