FAA Pilot Wings for Everyone

[bast0n]

Tinypistolambassador

Apostrophe's graciously accepted.

I like that!................

[davejb]

Should the original poster not be made to walk the plank rather than being shot?

Huh!
You try telling THAT to Admiral Byng and see how far you get!

Dave

[bast0n]

Airplod

BAST0N;
Had You not supplied MGD with so many of the little buggers he may not have wrongly installed one. It's all Your fault!

Ah - yes. But tinypistolambassador has only the ones below until he run's out............

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PS and I think that maybe, jus't maybe he has a sense of humour. God help us all. Good night.

[Hummingfrog]

As an ex/now part time twin winged Crab I must object as this FAA banter. On reading through this thread I came upon post 72 by BastOn and I nearly wet myself-

- with laughter. Brilliant picture and sums up the ridiculous idea of giving everybody wings.

Well done BastOn (even my wife laughted when she saw the pic)

HF

[bast0n]

Singing Anura

I am so pleased that you liked my picture of 2SL with his new badge.

However -

As an ex/now part time twin winged Crab I must object as this FAA banter.

"as this FAA banter?" - Eh?

Am I making this too complicated for our bewinged friends from the nether regions?

Let us start a petition to No10 to have this fanciful fancy dress decision rescinded - if indeed it has been de-rescinded in the first place. It would certainly go straight over the head of our "World Leader" as do most other things........

[orca]

The execution of Admiral Byng (by shooting) is a somewhat distasteful episode. Particularly so given that his crime was certainly no worse than handing out crap, unwanted badges.

I completely agree that we should de-un-rescind this decree that has yet to be made, but might be. In fact, given that the best form of defence is in fact a really solid defence we shouldn't act now but should wait and see if it does become a decree, and then act. Or not, if it doesn't.

[Double Zero]

First of all gents, I am not entitled to wear any pilots' wings, least of all FAA; though I worked with them / you closely from a BAe point of view ( when it was OK to say that ) - and my dad did on Seafires 1942 to Sea Harriers, 1985.

I suspect a more subtle devious plan is afoot; now, with the suspicious 2 sets of wings, forget the FA2 & F-35B, next time you stroll out on the flight deck there'll be a nice refurbished biplane waiting for you !

STOL, low RCS and maybe within budget, with a proven track record -

Sea Gladiator anyone ?

[bast0n]

Stripey Whale

I completely agree that we should de-un-rescind this decree that has yet to be made, but might be. In fact, given that the best form of defence is in fact a really solid defence we shouldn't act now but should wait and see if it does become a decree, and then act. Or not, if it doesn't.

I whole heartedly agree with your premise, but I am advised that if we continue to mock 2SL what happened to Byng will be on a par with having Wednesday sports afternoon cancelled. It is also said that the higher the fewer is the case when a mouse spins, but not in the south. Does that leave those of us in Somerset in the clearish?



Happy fishing to you all

[Finnpog]

Deliberate Devilment

Maybe this idea is the first step to give the Air Branch of the new UK Defence Force some identity.

When we merge into Mauve uniforms (maybe Lilac) all FAA / RAF / AAC associates can wear the new badge to create some Brand Recognition.

Just imagine, all the light blue types getting wings (except the Rocks as they must become Ground Branch), that'll cause some ructions for some of the Sky Gods.

[Union Jack]

Does that leave those of us in Somerset in the clearish?

You've got to be codding!

Jack

[alfred_the_great]

The most amusing bit about this 'banter' is that the idea originated from someone in a Squadron, and it wasn't championed (originally) by 2SL. Indeed, some fairly hefty staffwork by a group of Senior Rates convinced him that this was wanted by a large proportion of the FAA and Surface Flotilla.

As a fishhead I accept the banter sent my way, but I suggest you look in your own backyard a little, if only to check safety.

If you know where to look, a lot of the discussion can be found on DII....

[bast0n]

Alf old bean

If you know where to look, a lot of the discussion can be found on DII....

OK - where then? DII........... means little to me.

[alfred_the_great]

I'm afraid not. Sharepoint is your friend....

[bleedbluetrue]

Just thought that I would point out that you do not earn the right to wear a maroon beret, merely serving with 16AA BDE will allow you that privilege!

Wearing the maroon beret whilst sporting (para) wings is a different matter though!!