Samsonite suitcases banned!
Champagne anyone...?
Come come BP, don't ruin the insane rumour fun!! Throwaway Line becomes Gospel? I'm pretty sure that's how Lyneham's done business for years isn't it? Pah....
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I guess 'Samsonite' has been a dirty word ever since that dim bint on the Herc fleet starred in the infamous cringingly awful Times article from a few years back.
All ME heroes can henceforth expect to have their makeup bags confiscated and their pencils with little pink feathers and a bell on top banned.
All ME heroes can henceforth expect to have their makeup bags confiscated and their pencils with little pink feathers and a bell on top banned.
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just an excuse to cause a little further embarrassment to the good Flt Lt
.Wait a minute that article is dated February 11, 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She must have really pissed you off if you still hold that big a grudge.
Having observed this thread without comment, I'd now like to add my thoughts.
All for trivia threads and the samasonite is pretty fundamental to AT Ops, but is this the time to air this in front of other fleets/services?
The 'dim bint' is still serving. I had the pleasure of meeting her on a course last year where the article came up. She maintains it was misquoted and I have no reason to doubt her.
Having launched a thread on what is effectively a defence of the 'stereotype' hated by the other two services, as the RAF struggles to explain it's continued existence is one thing, to name and flame a serving colleague is another.
As a neutral observer, I have formed an opinion of the Lyneham Wg as a bunch of triv obsessed, self serving backstabbers.
I know that opinion is wrong, but you don't make it easy!
With respect to those working hard at LYE, much of the problem probably comes from TT ommitting the W@ from his moniker.
All for trivia threads and the samasonite is pretty fundamental to AT Ops, but is this the time to air this in front of other fleets/services?
The 'dim bint' is still serving. I had the pleasure of meeting her on a course last year where the article came up. She maintains it was misquoted and I have no reason to doubt her.
Having launched a thread on what is effectively a defence of the 'stereotype' hated by the other two services, as the RAF struggles to explain it's continued existence is one thing, to name and flame a serving colleague is another.
As a neutral observer, I have formed an opinion of the Lyneham Wg as a bunch of triv obsessed, self serving backstabbers.
I know that opinion is wrong, but you don't make it easy!
With respect to those working hard at LYE, much of the problem probably comes from TT ommitting the W@ from his moniker.
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^Haha. I enjoyed my time holding on 47, even got to go on routes and booze around Europe 
Also got issued with a DPM flying jacket 'cos at the time we all had to disembark and go everywhere in exactly the same rig. Some people never got issued cold weather jackets so DPM it was. Still have said DPM jacket somewhere, in remarkably good nick.
Also got issued with a DPM flying jacket 'cos at the time we all had to disembark and go everywhere in exactly the same rig. Some people never got issued cold weather jackets so DPM it was. Still have said DPM jacket somewhere, in remarkably good nick.
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Why did we all stop using our trusty Samsonites? Mover-proof, waterproof, you could wheel it around rather than hump it everywhere and you could even sit on it when under taking military waiting.
Shame you would get laughed out of brize for having one nowadays - might have to invest in one of those big black US footlocker thingys instead.
Shame you would get laughed out of brize for having one nowadays - might have to invest in one of those big black US footlocker thingys instead.
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Caz Leafey thing still as pathetic and Blackadderish as when it came out. I hope she still cringes as much now...
Suitcases -well you are all for the chop soon anyway - but any chance to try and be as 'warry' as you can be now would be good.
Bring on the SDSR!
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Suitcases -well you are all for the chop soon anyway - but any chance to try and be as 'warry' as you can be now would be good.
Bring on the SDSR!
G
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Shouldn't you all get Samsonite Cases as survival equipment?
I mean you can put 14 troops in them (or two aircrew) and sail away from mid atlantic ditchings, or slide down South American mountains, put four of then in a square and fight off revolting Red Indians, hold enough rations for the complement of a small ship - or two aircrew... etc, etc.
I mean you can put 14 troops in them (or two aircrew) and sail away from mid atlantic ditchings, or slide down South American mountains, put four of then in a square and fight off revolting Red Indians, hold enough rations for the complement of a small ship - or two aircrew... etc, etc.
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As a neutral observer, I have formed an opinion of the Lyneham Wg as a bunch of triv obsessed, self serving backstabbers.
Caz Leafey thing still as pathetic and Blackadderish as when it came out. I hope she still cringes as much now...
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What a great shame it is that the dear departed Chas Fin-kelcy isn't still around. He'd have a ball with all of this stuff!
Romper's Green live's-on!
RIP dear chap.
Romper's Green live's-on!
RIP dear chap.
Uh oh the warrier chief tech has spoken. Have you actually had a posting to Lyneham? All I can see is a pathetic little pprune warrier who probably has never been outside of this country. If you are actually in the RAF, and I doubt that very much, where do you work?
I'm beginning to think you have ADHD (ask your mum) and are incapable of reading and digesting a whole post. So I'll break it down into manageable chunks for you mate.
Uh oh the warrier chief tech has spoken.
I've actually visited 60 odd countries, a fair few of which dont exist anymore. My favourite at the moment is a part of Afghanistan (that's East of Essex) called Helmand.
Yes, Ive spent 5 years at Lyneham.
I work at Odiham.
I do hope that has helped. I am committed to working with underprivileged kids, especially those with learning difficulties. With that in mind, if you have any other questions, I'll be happy to sit down and go through them with you.
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Mover proof samsonite!
Not been invented. Put a TPU on top of it! place them at the bottom of the stack and tension the net so tight they pop the seems. drive the noddy or forklift over them; we love a challenge. As for gorrilla boxes, even easier. the best bit is now we can charge you for excess baggage for those oversized heavy bags and gorilla boxes. (try a northface bag or similair, water proof, large capacity and mover proof ish).
Whilst trying to find something suitable to wind up the two wing types I found these posh new samsonites (Mover P*rn)
Samsonite round OOOhhh
Rechargeable electric motors Travel | Elite Choice - Part 9
Finally please enjoy
YouTube - Real Men of Genius - Mr Airport Baggage Handler
Whilst trying to find something suitable to wind up the two wing types I found these posh new samsonites (Mover P*rn)
Samsonite round OOOhhh
Rechargeable electric motors Travel | Elite Choice - Part 9Finally please enjoy
YouTube - Real Men of Genius - Mr Airport Baggage Handler
