Who was 'the boss' on a Nimrod?
When did this "...no stick no vote...." attitude come in?
Over the years I've read many books written by WW2 bomber pilots, who are generally highly complimentary, indeed appreciative, towards the rest of their crew and their contribution to the mission. Maybe that was because they all took the same risks and had a very real possibility of all dying together.
Don't tell me, "no stick no vote" is just banter.....
My own attitude is that pilots are wonderful, indeed so wonderful that every aircraft should have at least two!
Mind you, engines are better, so much better that every aircraft should have at least four engines!!!
Over the years I've read many books written by WW2 bomber pilots, who are generally highly complimentary, indeed appreciative, towards the rest of their crew and their contribution to the mission. Maybe that was because they all took the same risks and had a very real possibility of all dying together.
Don't tell me, "no stick no vote" is just banter.....
My own attitude is that pilots are wonderful, indeed so wonderful that every aircraft should have at least two!
Mind you, engines are better, so much better that every aircraft should have at least four engines!!!
Last edited by Biggus; 9th Oct 2012 at 19:25.
I was in Malta at the same time as 5ADAY and the rations/meals given to the 203 crews were lavish. In fact so lavish that the first prize in our sections xmas draw was "a meal for two in a nimrod".
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Biggus
Despite what you might think, I can assure you that it is, in the main, idle banter from those of us at the pointy end. There is only really one occasion when the term applies, and that is in a single crew aircraft.
Anyone who has flown in a big multi crew aircraft knows better.
Thank you for thinking so highly of pilots, and I agree it's better to have two, even if its just to keep each other company!
Winco
Ps Engines are good, but Not better Sir!
Despite what you might think, I can assure you that it is, in the main, idle banter from those of us at the pointy end. There is only really one occasion when the term applies, and that is in a single crew aircraft.
Anyone who has flown in a big multi crew aircraft knows better.
Thank you for thinking so highly of pilots, and I agree it's better to have two, even if its just to keep each other company!
Winco
Ps Engines are good, but Not better Sir!
