RAF salute
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RAF salute
Just seen on TV, a shot of Prince Charles walking down the rear steps of a BAe 146. At the bottom of the steps is a RAF policeman who gives the salute but he gives the "I see no ships" salute akin the RN, not the "Sun is in my eyes" salute of the RAF. Why is this?
Several possibilities, I think:
one, he hasn't been taught properly and standards are slipping.
two, he is a former civilian policeman who has seen too many episodes of Dixon of Dock Green.
three, he used to be a matelot.
four, we need to get out more - you for starting the Thread and me for responding!!!
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one, he hasn't been taught properly and standards are slipping.
two, he is a former civilian policeman who has seen too many episodes of Dixon of Dock Green.
three, he used to be a matelot.
four, we need to get out more - you for starting the Thread and me for responding!!!
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You guys beat me to it - only excuse is that Mrs W has gone out for the day wth a friend and left me with "a list" - I am only half way down it but was giving myself a break as I am crackered, and still the strimming to do! Maybe he is a triservice policemen and forgot what colour uniform he was wearing that day. Plonker!
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Didn't have his dog with him to tell him what to do!
Surely Plod should salute according to the custom of his service, not any idea of which uniform HRH might be wearing that day if not in plain clothes. What does AP 818 (If my memory is correct) say on the subject. Someone on here will have a copy
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Wander, 10 demerits for taking the thread as serious and a further 10 for a serious answer.
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I really do need to go out more!!
Found my self looking up "how do you know when to use the indefinite articles?" The AEIOU (Y) rule is secondary to the Phonetic sound of the word the article will be put in front of. So the context of "R.A.F" or "raff" is valid!! There is a subsection on exceptions but its time to go out for a long walk!!
BTW, my original question was serious as I saw the clip on the bbc news yesterday. (Sat 29th June) Some of the answers are hilariouse! As I go out I will keep an eye on my German Shepard to ensure he is not going to let me off the leash!!!
Found my self looking up "how do you know when to use the indefinite articles?" The AEIOU (Y) rule is secondary to the Phonetic sound of the word the article will be put in front of. So the context of "R.A.F" or "raff" is valid!! There is a subsection on exceptions but its time to go out for a long walk!!
BTW, my original question was serious as I saw the clip on the bbc news yesterday. (Sat 29th June) Some of the answers are hilariouse! As I go out I will keep an eye on my German Shepard to ensure he is not going to let me off the leash!!!
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Quote-BTW, my original question was serious as I saw the clip on the bbc news yesterday. (Sat 29th June)-End quote
An easy explanation JJ, you were watching the recording of a news article to be aired next year after the amalgamation of the junior and senior services. Jun 29th was a Fri this year-at least I hope it was I spent the day in the office.................................
An easy explanation JJ, you were watching the recording of a news article to be aired next year after the amalgamation of the junior and senior services. Jun 29th was a Fri this year-at least I hope it was I spent the day in the office.................................
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