The FAA is bankrupt - WAFUs read this
WE Branch Fanatic and Arkroyal - Think you will see from the date on the DT article posted by WE B F that it is some 18 months old. Times have changed a tad since then, as many have found out!!!! <img src="frown.gif" border="0">
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Well congratulations "Bruiserloose" you have succeeded in making the Sunday Express today with your "scare mongery"! It certainly is a good spoof! I must admit I find it very surprising that they fell for it! I wonder what the RCCs will do without their Sea King Rescue assets on the 1st April (is this an early April Fool message?) - wait a moment isn't that the start of a new financial year? Oh yes! Nice one! <img src="eek.gif" border="0"> <img src="eek.gif" border="0"> <img src="eek.gif" border="0">
I have been informed the rumoured demise of the Sea Harrier in the near future will NOT happen.
The same source tells me the MOD will be holding a survey of manpower, morale and personal opinions regarding jointery this spring amongst personnel serving in the Sea Harrier units.
If you have doubts or objections to any current policies/propasals.....possibly things I have mentioned then PLEASE use the chance to say so.
Personally the more I consider it, the more potential problems I can see.
The same source tells me the MOD will be holding a survey of manpower, morale and personal opinions regarding jointery this spring amongst personnel serving in the Sea Harrier units.
If you have doubts or objections to any current policies/propasals.....possibly things I have mentioned then PLEASE use the chance to say so.
Personally the more I consider it, the more potential problems I can see.
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WE Branch Fanatic -
"Indeed, times have changed...but the Sea Harrier drivers (and others) are still "not in the best of moods"."
Have the Stovies ever been in "the best of moods"?
Let me think? Noooo, still draw a blank on that one!
Seriously, speaking from the other side of the fence, the phrase "The grass is greener..." springs rapidly to mind. Not saying that there may be things happening in the FAA which are causing additional hastles for everyone and I'm definitely not trying to play down the upheaval for the many families involved. However, on a plus side, the Services still have a lot going for them. Civi street seems to do well but when things go wrong - just make sure you have parachute, safety-net and bouncy-castle to cushion the fall!
Toddles off to "watch my back" again <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
"Indeed, times have changed...but the Sea Harrier drivers (and others) are still "not in the best of moods"."
Have the Stovies ever been in "the best of moods"?
Let me think? Noooo, still draw a blank on that one!
Seriously, speaking from the other side of the fence, the phrase "The grass is greener..." springs rapidly to mind. Not saying that there may be things happening in the FAA which are causing additional hastles for everyone and I'm definitely not trying to play down the upheaval for the many families involved. However, on a plus side, the Services still have a lot going for them. Civi street seems to do well but when things go wrong - just make sure you have parachute, safety-net and bouncy-castle to cushion the fall!
Toddles off to "watch my back" again <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
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The wife saw this on the local telly and had the good grace to inform me. It would seem like their Lordships have finally decided one way or another.
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IMHO I believe that Jointery is fine, but lets keep things in perspective. Why not have a have a force that can do all 3.. .It should handle . .a) Maritime ops from flight decks b) Land based ops from muddy fields and c)5* hotel based jollies from air con hangars and 10,000 foot runways.
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IMHO I believe that Jointery is fine, but lets keep things in perspective. Why not have a have a force that can do all 3.. .It should handle . .a) Maritime ops from flight decks b) Land based ops from muddy fields and c)5* hotel based jollies from air con hangars and 10,000 foot runways.
[ 27 February 2002: Message edited by: the funky munky ]</p>
According to local TV (Westcountry) something will be announced tommorow....they mentioned something to do with famillies being told to stay put (at Yeovilton)instead of moving to RAF Cottesmore and RAF Wittering....
Watch this space
Watch this space
