Happy Birthday RAF
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Being a member of the SAAF Association, when the question of 'Which Air Force' is brought up, I always say; the Royal Air Force. I never even abbreviate it to RAF.
The SAAF people are very proud of being the worlds 2nd Air Force!
It was also the 2nd Air Force created by Jan Smuts. This time on the 1st Feb 1920.
Not many people created two Air Forces.
The SAAF people are very proud of being the worlds 2nd Air Force!
It was also the 2nd Air Force created by Jan Smuts. This time on the 1st Feb 1920.
Not many people created two Air Forces.
Gentleman Aviator
A few days into my OCTU course
I'm sure it was Day 1 of AOTS we were told saying "RAFF" was a hanging (or shooting) offence, along with "plane" other than referring to a woodworking tool.
And said Day 1 was 34 days before the 50th - on which we had to work, so I think I'm still owed a day off in lieu!
[Edited to add:]
And another thought - would it be naughty to suggest a Hunter flypast through Central London for the 100th ..............
Or is that just a load of Pollocks .........
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VERY old joke, Wensleydale!!!
4/10, can do better (possibly)
4/10, can do better (possibly)
SAAF not 2nd
The SAAF people are very proud of being the worlds 2nd Air Force!
It was also the 2nd Air Force created by Jan Smuts. This time on the 1st Feb 1920.
It was also the 2nd Air Force created by Jan Smuts. This time on the 1st Feb 1920.
No, not the 2nd !! RAAF was, 31 Mar 1921.
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Good heavens, me too (Feltwell, 172 Yellow Sqn). I always think it was the day I Fooled the system!
Anyway, Happy Birthday, RAF .. and all those who served, past and present ...
...including my Grandfather, who migrated from the RNAS on this date, and my Great-Grandfather who was at that point RFC (having been in various Army Regiments previously).
Anyway, Happy Birthday, RAF .. and all those who served, past and present ...
...including my Grandfather, who migrated from the RNAS on this date, and my Great-Grandfather who was at that point RFC (having been in various Army Regiments previously).
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Can't wait for the party next year...
On the subject of air forces, I once had an official meeting with a female employee of a colonial government, and during the meeting I mentioned that I had served time in "The Royal Air Force".
"Which one?" she asked
The reply was a slightly smug "There is only one Royal Air Force...."
Her reply to that was "No, there are lots of countries with Royal Families, and many have Air Forces....!"
"Yes" said I, "But the clue is in the title. For example you have the Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal Norwegian Air Force, The Royal Malaysian Air Force etc."
It didn't persuade her, and I had to provide further details of the pedigree of said armed force.....
On the subject of air forces, I once had an official meeting with a female employee of a colonial government, and during the meeting I mentioned that I had served time in "The Royal Air Force".
"Which one?" she asked
The reply was a slightly smug "There is only one Royal Air Force...."
Her reply to that was "No, there are lots of countries with Royal Families, and many have Air Forces....!"
"Yes" said I, "But the clue is in the title. For example you have the Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal Norwegian Air Force, The Royal Malaysian Air Force etc."
It didn't persuade her, and I had to provide further details of the pedigree of said armed force.....
It Is British!
Why do you seem to hate everything British?
Why do you seem to hate everything British?
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Totally misconstrued what I meant pr00ne, which is, there is no need to refer to it as 'British'. As has been said. It is The Royal Air Force!
' Seem to hate everything British?' Utter nonsense...As usual!
' Seem to hate everything British?' Utter nonsense...As usual!
