So, Why did you join PPRuNe?
I joined because I enjoy reading the posts from those in the know. I especially like the nostalgic memories from various people who have served in various roles and have flown various aircraft. Good to chat online with all you folks as well!
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There was quite a nasty anti-GR4 whispering campaign going on ahead of SDSR, and several newspaper articles at the time had either derived from or lifted quotes from PPRuNe threads. I didn't want to let the following nonsense go unanswered, lest it be accepted as 'fact' by some lazy bottom-feeding tabloid journo:
How did that one work out then?
When GR-9 eventually leaves KAF(if GR-4 ever deploys) the RAF's ability to support British soldiers in contact on the ground will diminish FACT!!!!!
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I thought that I had signed up to a dating website.............
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Joined some 10 years ago after my Sqn Ldr said "you should see what is being said about Movers on this site". That was the infamous Movers v Loadies topic. Glad to see things have calmed down since those days.
Stayed as there have been many interesting topics. Admittedly many that I have no experience of hence why I don't contribute but still interesting to read the comments.
Stayed as there have been many interesting topics. Admittedly many that I have no experience of hence why I don't contribute but still interesting to read the comments.
I joined because I have an interest (non spotter) in aviation and it's always good to have proper in-the-know people to ask rather than winged theorists.
The banter, humour and intelligent reasoning adds to the enjoyment and sometimes I can add to discussions as they occasionally drift on to railways which I do know about having retired from a forty one year operational existence.
The banter, humour and intelligent reasoning adds to the enjoyment and sometimes I can add to discussions as they occasionally drift on to railways which I do know about having retired from a forty one year operational existence.
In 2001 two F15s came to grief in the Cairngorms. The subsequent controversy over the role of the Controller was well reported in the press up here, as was the support said Controller received from a certain website called Pprune. I checked the website out, and became hooked.
Then, in 2007, there was the issue with Mole Valley Council and a planning application at Grays Lane. At the time I felt I had some background knowledge and experience to usefully add to the debate so I joined and began posting, and have done so occasionally ever since.
Being of a rebellious nature I also subscribe to Private Eye magazine. It is now routinely referred to in Parliament, as it seems to know what is going on and has some good answers before Parliament does. Do we ever envisage a time where the informed opinion and collective knowledge of Pprune will fulfill the same role with regard to matters of mil aviation (particularly, say, procurement).
Other than that, prune's mostly a cracking good read.
Rgds to one and all.
Then, in 2007, there was the issue with Mole Valley Council and a planning application at Grays Lane. At the time I felt I had some background knowledge and experience to usefully add to the debate so I joined and began posting, and have done so occasionally ever since.
Being of a rebellious nature I also subscribe to Private Eye magazine. It is now routinely referred to in Parliament, as it seems to know what is going on and has some good answers before Parliament does. Do we ever envisage a time where the informed opinion and collective knowledge of Pprune will fulfill the same role with regard to matters of mil aviation (particularly, say, procurement).
Other than that, prune's mostly a cracking good read.
Rgds to one and all.
Was pointed to PPRuNe by a friend regarding some rotary wing issues. Got very interested in some discussion that included Nick Lappos.
As I am retired (20+ years) navy pilot, figured I'd check the Miltary Aircrew sub forum. As I'd rather talk to pilots than most other sorts of people, about pretty much anything, it is very easy to drop by PPRuNe for a chat.
I got addicted to PPRuNe regarding the Air France 447 crash. Immense number of people taught me many, many things.
This is a good place.
As I am retired (20+ years) navy pilot, figured I'd check the Miltary Aircrew sub forum. As I'd rather talk to pilots than most other sorts of people, about pretty much anything, it is very easy to drop by PPRuNe for a chat.
I got addicted to PPRuNe regarding the Air France 447 crash. Immense number of people taught me many, many things.
This is a good place.
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Initially recommended by a mate who had left to fly "bucket and spade" trips; he used it to keep in touch.
1. He also told me there was "a lot of rubbish talked about [various things we knew about]" and why didn't I set them straight.
subsequently kept in because of:
2. An interest in aviation history - at my age I seem to have been part of some! AH&N can be amazingly erudite.
3. The banter; the "e-crewroon" in BEags' apposite phrase.
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.. the erstwhile and unlamented Agony Aunt forum was occasionally interesting!
5. And for lovers of the obscure and those who appreciate the "terminally confused", there's always JB.
1. He also told me there was "a lot of rubbish talked about [various things we knew about]" and why didn't I set them straight.
subsequently kept in because of:
2. An interest in aviation history - at my age I seem to have been part of some! AH&N can be amazingly erudite.
3. The banter; the "e-crewroon" in BEags' apposite phrase.
4.
a dating website.............
5. And for lovers of the obscure and those who appreciate the "terminally confused", there's always JB.
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I joined Pprune because I have been interested in military aviation for many years, especially the RAF. This site is a good source of knowledge, humour and nostalgia. I learn something new nearly every day here, as people willingly share their first hand knowledge and experiences, and I have bookmarked it.
All in all, it is a most enjoyable site. And it's free!
All in all, it is a most enjoyable site. And it's free!
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I heard about PPRuNe through a friend & read a few threads & thought Hey ! These Guys are talking my language apart for the acronyms (45 years is a long time to be out of the loop). in the past few years I have:
1. Found out through PPRuNe that two of my friends have passed away. One, I flew with in Victor Tankers & I was the only ex RAF person that worked with him to attend his Funeral !!
2. It was through PPRuNe that I found out about the "V-Force Reunion", so have been able to attend.
3. I have been able to correspond privately with the person that was in charge of & flew the Operation Ju Jitsu missions.
A USN Aviator on PPRuNe, who read my thread on Ju Jitsu had to travel back to Maxwell AFB, which is now the SAC Archive & bless him, took time out of his buisy schedule to investigate the mission & discovered several documents from the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing to General Curtis Le May outlining the training & cost for the RAF crews.
4. Through PPRuNe, I have been able to communicate privately with two SR71 pilots & an RAF pilot that flew missions in the U-2 Spyplane.
5. I asked on PPRuNe if anyone could fly a 90 year old Spitfire Reconniassance pilot from Lincolnshire down to RAF Benson, as they wanted to give him a VIP day & was INUNDATED WITH OFFERS !! A Serving Officer eventualy flew us from RAF Waddington to Benson & back.
Will I continue to read through all the headlines on the daily Military Aircrew update ? Youbetya I will !
1. Found out through PPRuNe that two of my friends have passed away. One, I flew with in Victor Tankers & I was the only ex RAF person that worked with him to attend his Funeral !!
2. It was through PPRuNe that I found out about the "V-Force Reunion", so have been able to attend.
3. I have been able to correspond privately with the person that was in charge of & flew the Operation Ju Jitsu missions.
A USN Aviator on PPRuNe, who read my thread on Ju Jitsu had to travel back to Maxwell AFB, which is now the SAC Archive & bless him, took time out of his buisy schedule to investigate the mission & discovered several documents from the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing to General Curtis Le May outlining the training & cost for the RAF crews.
4. Through PPRuNe, I have been able to communicate privately with two SR71 pilots & an RAF pilot that flew missions in the U-2 Spyplane.
5. I asked on PPRuNe if anyone could fly a 90 year old Spitfire Reconniassance pilot from Lincolnshire down to RAF Benson, as they wanted to give him a VIP day & was INUNDATED WITH OFFERS !! A Serving Officer eventualy flew us from RAF Waddington to Benson & back.
Will I continue to read through all the headlines on the daily Military Aircrew update ? Youbetya I will !
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Maybe not, newt:
but you have been on Bookface!
Me? Been in and out, different guises, some gone, some in abeyance.
Why: Curiosity!
When: Donkeys!
Main object (originally): Commenting on subjects of which I have some knowledge in order to expand the knowledge of others!
Main object (recently and irregularly): Tweaking tails of self-appointed know it alls! (Not you, newt)
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Not been tweaked in years cuefaye
Me? Been in and out, different guises, some gone, some in abeyance.
Why: Curiosity!
When: Donkeys!
Main object (originally): Commenting on subjects of which I have some knowledge in order to expand the knowledge of others!
Main object (recently and irregularly): Tweaking tails of self-appointed know it alls! (Not you, newt)
Bloggs
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