Shooting on Royal Navy Sub
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Shooting on Royal Navy Sub
There has been a shooting on a Royal Navy Sub (HMS Astute the one that grounded on a sand bank)
One Dead and one other injured
Sad news for the Navy and the families of those Killed and Injured
link BBC News - One killed in HMS Astute nuclear submarine shooting
One Dead and one other injured
Sad news for the Navy and the families of those Killed and Injured
link BBC News - One killed in HMS Astute nuclear submarine shooting
It's a boat, not a ship Harry, in point of fact, but you're right.
How long before the Green Party say the incident posed a radiation risk to the people of Southampton?
How long before the Green Party say the incident posed a radiation risk to the people of Southampton?
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But the entire quote was
, so "all you can worry about" was blatantly cherry-picking a part of the reply.
That's what I like about PPRuNe, idiots who can't even bother to read a single sentence all the way through, or who choose to only read part of it and then make self-righteous snotty replies based on that partial reading.
Do you have a problem with accuracy, RA?
Priceless.
It's a boat, not a ship Harry, in point of fact, but you're right.
That's what I like about PPRuNe, idiots who can't even bother to read a single sentence all the way through, or who choose to only read part of it and then make self-righteous snotty replies based on that partial reading.
Do you have a problem with accuracy, RA?
Priceless.
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Local news reporting an Able Seaman with the weapon, and the death of one officer and another officer seriously injured. They also said that the Lord Mayor and others were onboard and helped to disarm the gunman.
Sad news all round.
Sad news all round.
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I find your post far sadder than the post about whether it is a ship or a bloody boat.
Who cares what the lump of metal is called; somebody has died and somebody else is near to death. RA was just making a point….and to be honest I happen to agree with his point.
I just happen to know somebody that works with Astute, and trust me the atmosphere is not good.
My thoughts just go to all the families involved in this very tragic incident.
I find your post far sadder than the post about whether it is a ship or a bloody boat.
Who cares what the lump of metal is called; somebody has died and somebody else is near to death. RA was just making a point….and to be honest I happen to agree with his point.
I just happen to know somebody that works with Astute, and trust me the atmosphere is not good.
My thoughts just go to all the families involved in this very tragic incident.
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I just happen to know somebody that works with Astute, and trust me the atmosphere is not good
This perhaps?
One is tempted to look back,grounding,rollockings administered, sour grapes
My thoughts are with the families of the two Officers, and the family of the AB.
Well apologies to all who were offended - in my defence all I can say is that my natural home is on Jet Blast where such comments generally go unremarked.
To carry on, though, I've just watched the 10 o'clock news where it seems that the gunman, who was still firing, was disarmed by a member of the visiting civic party. If events were as he described he is a very brave guy, so let's hope he will be rewarded for his courage in due course.
To carry on, though, I've just watched the 10 o'clock news where it seems that the gunman, who was still firing, was disarmed by a member of the visiting civic party. If events were as he described he is a very brave guy, so let's hope he will be rewarded for his courage in due course.
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A terribly tragic incident but I do fully understand the very polite tongue in cheek remark regarding the 'ship' vs 'boat' comment.
It was tongue in cheek and all the author was possibly attempting to say was that the Royal Navy has always called a submarine a 'boat' and no submariner would want his boat to be called a ship
. (apologies for the smiley but I want folks to know I am trying to be tactful)
My thoughts are also with the relatives of all those effected by this tragic incident.
It was tongue in cheek and all the author was possibly attempting to say was that the Royal Navy has always called a submarine a 'boat' and no submariner would want his boat to be called a ship
. (apologies for the smiley but I want folks to know I am trying to be tactful) My thoughts are also with the relatives of all those effected by this tragic incident.
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Wessex FM - News - Council Leader Tackles Nuclear Sub Gunman
So sad and such a waste, those poor victims and their families, 
Man shot dead on nuclear submarine HMS Astute and another fighting for life | Mail Online
Mr Smith, 46, a former RAF engineer, said he wrestled the gunman to the ground and disarmed him. None of the civic party was hurt.
He said the man burst into the control room brandishing an SA80 assault rifle, then disappeared out of view and fired two shots.
Seconds later he reappeared and fired two more shots. One just missed Mr Smith who said it was then he decided to take action.
Mr Smith said the gunman, later identified as an Able Seaman, was wearing body armour and camouflage gear
He said afterwards: "I don't feel like a hero, I wish it hadn't happened. It's awful for the boys on the submarine. They will never forget the events of today
He said the man burst into the control room brandishing an SA80 assault rifle, then disappeared out of view and fired two shots.
Seconds later he reappeared and fired two more shots. One just missed Mr Smith who said it was then he decided to take action.
Mr Smith said the gunman, later identified as an Able Seaman, was wearing body armour and camouflage gear
He said afterwards: "I don't feel like a hero, I wish it hadn't happened. It's awful for the boys on the submarine. They will never forget the events of today
Man shot dead on nuclear submarine HMS Astute and another fighting for life | Mail Online
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Originally Posted by Mike
Difficult to conceive of the circumstances that permitted this to happen, boat is heading towards a jinxed reputation.
It is indeed rare for a weapon to be discharged in this apparent manner but sadly attacks on officers, senior NCO's etc does happen. I have witnessed a leading cook attacking the first lieutenant of minesweeper with a carving knife. There were not any serious injuries, and no publicity. There was no way this latest incident could be hidden from the media.
Regarding your second point:
The Duchess of Cornwall launched this vessel...
Nuff said
The councillor is ex RAF..
It has also been quoted that the shooter was confined to the boat, probably due to a disciplinary matter. Maybe not a good idea to arm someone who could be bearing a grudge?
Royston’s background is rooted in aeronautical engineering; he spent 10 years in the Royal Air Force flying as ground engineer with the Nimrod maritime reconnaissance fleet before taking up a position with British Airways in 1990.
Not the first time I've seen the navy make that kind of mistake (though the result was a lot more funny than tragic). There was an incident back in 1984 (which made the national press) when a seamen under close arrest awaiting a serious charge was used to make up the numbers on the naval equivalent of an AOC formal inspection parade at a major naval base. Needless to say the Matlot in question decided that if he was going down, he was going to do it in style. So when the Admiral got to him during the open order part of the parade, He punched the Admiral in the face.