Armed Forces Chief Sir Jock Stirrup to become a Lord
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Armed Forces Chief Sir Jock Stirrup to become a Lord
BBC News - Armed forces chief Sir Jock Stirrup to become a lord
Given the current circumstances, I would suggest well deserved.
It can’t be easy for anybody going into retirement to see their train set(s) in tatters.
Given the current circumstances, I would suggest well deserved.
It can’t be easy for anybody going into retirement to see their train set(s) in tatters.
Lord Stirrup of Figs ????
So where does 'Jock' come from?
'Jock' - as in jockstrap (aka 'Litesome Supporter'...
).Done well for himself, has Flt Cdt Stirrup!
What's In A Name
Come on Teeteringhead, it doesn't matter a rat's a?s what your name is, it's who you are and what you stand for that's important to real people. To get so tetchy that you need to change your name smacks of insecurity to me - and his (new) Lordship certainly ain't that!
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It can’t be easy for anybody going into retirement to see their train set(s) in tatters.
Not to mention the dreadful state of his SD Cap/hat, judging by the second photo in the BBC report!
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Not to mention the dreadful state of his SD Cap/hat, judging by the second photo in the BBC report!
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I've just seen him on the BBC News. I'm not sure what he had on his head, but it certainly wasn't RAF issue (or even purchased). Some sort of black beret.
Duncs
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The guy does his job for many years and achieves more than most!
Remember, we all have to retire sometime no matter what we have done for the Service There will always be a few titters in the crewroom when a senior guy retires and that is to be expected.
Have some respect guys and give him a break! Afterall once in the House of Lords he may be able to vote for something you may need in the future like free wheelchairs for the over 60s!
Flack jacket on and retired to the bunker!!!
Remember, we all have to retire sometime no matter what we have done for the Service There will always be a few titters in the crewroom when a senior guy retires and that is to be expected.
Have some respect guys and give him a break! Afterall once in the House of Lords he may be able to vote for something you may need in the future like free wheelchairs for the over 60s!
Flack jacket on and retired to the bunker!!!
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
newt true but BEagle still doesn't like BB and no one likes the Scottish Gp Capt, then there was a certain AVM with deep pockets and short arms. Th elist of heroes goes on.
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Come on O-D, I thought you'd recognise irony when you saw it!
. I'm more concerned about the Toms, Dicks and Harrys that become Sir Thomas, Sir Richard and Sir Henry. At least Jock stayed Jock
Sir Jock is an old colleague of whom I too think highly; when I last saw him (in a Gents lavatory in Wales as it happens, but that's another story, which I will tell you when I see you!) I told him that I was appalled by the manner (not necessarily the fact) of his removal from post.
I am sure Lord Jock will still be very helpful to UK Military Inc in the "other place", and not just to the light blue (but mostly!)
. I'm more concerned about the Toms, Dicks and Harrys that become Sir Thomas, Sir Richard and Sir Henry. At least Jock stayed JockSir Jock is an old colleague of whom I too think highly; when I last saw him (in a Gents lavatory in Wales as it happens, but that's another story, which I will tell you when I see you!) I told him that I was appalled by the manner (not necessarily the fact) of his removal from post.
I am sure Lord Jock will still be very helpful to UK Military Inc in the "other place", and not just to the light blue (but mostly!
)