Dr FOD and the Wayward Body
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Yes, it was the original 'Frustrations' and was an excellent film.
Funny to think that the 'frustrations' in that film would have been considered a good deal these days.
There must be a copy in some dusty FS cupboard somewhere, surely?
Funny to think that the 'frustrations' in that film would have been considered a good deal these days.
There must be a copy in some dusty FS cupboard somewhere, surely?
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excellent post- DR FOD was an actor who was also in a Kids TV series called Cat weazle all a bit creepy. Miss Way-would Body if you google her seems also to be pretty famous- not for the the under 18's but good if you need any tips on hedge trimming!!!
i guess the film was made in about 1975-76- memories of Binbrook as the shiny jets were being toned down- more than anything it captures well life in the RAF in the 70's always foggy!- I recall a copy on the Video bookcase in the 11 Squadron crew room just a little worried that someone popped it in his bag for 30 years!
I seem to recall another film about a Jag mate who crashes after being nibbled to death by ducks, Admin refusing a home to duty claim etc which sadly based on true events i recall
i guess the film was made in about 1975-76- memories of Binbrook as the shiny jets were being toned down- more than anything it captures well life in the RAF in the 70's always foggy!- I recall a copy on the Video bookcase in the 11 Squadron crew room just a little worried that someone popped it in his bag for 30 years!
I seem to recall another film about a Jag mate who crashes after being nibbled to death by ducks, Admin refusing a home to duty claim etc which sadly based on true events i recall
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This would have kept Dr Fod busy, often wondered what the chute was for, obviously to collect all the broken parts in 
It may be an old 'un, but it's a gold 'un.....
It may be an old 'un, but it's a gold 'un.....
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Wasn't the one about the Jag called 'Distractions'?
I seem to dimly remember watching it at BFTS.
I seem to dimly remember watching it at BFTS.
(how come these ancient flight saftey and CRM videos stick in the mind yet I still forget the wifes birthday!)
There is still a copy of it in the Leuchars CRM files, or there was last year when I was having a nose.
I've just seen the Jaguar Distractions film. It was on a Cd of RAF films from the 1980's available via the South American river. They have a whole series of films from the 1950's up to the 90's available. sadly though, my favourite (12sqn Buccaneers) isn't on any of the CD's - quelle domage!!
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I've just seen the Jaguar Distractions film. It was on a Cd of RAF films from the 1980's available via the South American river. They have a whole series of films from the 1950's up to the 90's available. sadly though, my favourite (12sqn Buccaneers) isn't on any of the CD's - quelle domage!!
Try searching utube "NATO OPEN GATE 1978"
A little late I know, but is there a modern equivalent to Dr FOD? Do the new guys see anything similar?
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The best flight safety films were made by the Royal Navy. Ejection seat fired over the side, rocket salvo fired across the flight deck of a carrier etc. - and all before the days of CGI.
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Flt Lt ASHBY was the Jag pilot
