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Old 9th May 2013, 20:12
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It would appear they award wings to anyone...

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Sorry I couldn't resist.

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Old dog new tricks
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I knew a Wessex pilot who used to take his dog flying. One day, dog is sat on the pilot's seat while pilot flies from the other seat, keeping a very low profile. To an observer it looked like the dog was flying solo. There's probably a picture of it somewhere around. (I don't have one)
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a Wessex pilot who used to take his dog flying
good ole Puffin! He had his own combat jacket (dpm) and 'Biggles Helmet' too!
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Nice try Coff but looking at the panel that appears to be firmly on the ground.
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So he can't log any Pee 1 time then
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No one with any knowledge of dogs is going to let a retriever go solo...


Jack Russell maybe....


Border Collie definitely.
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It would appear they award wings to anyone...

THEY MOST CERTAINLY DO


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But true! How wrong. Put them on their shoulder if they feel so needful!

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F3WMB ... So true as they have to pee after every ten steps to save getting lost ... a tad difficult for aeronautical navigation purposes
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Nice try Coff but looking at the panel that appears to be firmly on the ground.
Pretty sure we weren't and "the panel" confirms it

Just intrigued to know how you got the photo CS.......?
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Stop Start, I'd assume he didn't have a cat card with him?
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StopStart ... Simples a good memory

http://www.pprune.org/military-aircr...-aircraft.html

I thought it was a rather good PhotShop pic ...

Ask 2port ...

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F3WMB ... Jack Russell you say ... now please don't take this the wrong way given your background (and that of other PPRuNe members)

Always looking for a fight, will take on anything ... usually bigger than it's self and will hump anything in sight ... sounds ideal FJ material


Even looks cool in shades

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You are having a *¥€>%}# laugh - is this a serious press release or was it some April Fools that I was just too tired and emotional to spot?

"Today’s graduating Reaper pilots should be justifiably proud of their achievements, having paved the way for the development of a new and exciting sub-species within the Royal Air Force"

Before you know it - they'll be dishing out gongs for Reaper pilots sat in US.
Saying that, I think they'd deserve one after all those chicken wings served up in local titty bar.....now how about Chicken Wings?

Looks like the lunatics have taken over the asylum!
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EESDL ... It's pucka ... see the link

http://www.pprune.org/military-aircr...ded-wings.html

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There was a test pilot acquaintance (civilian) of mine who really did have his Labrador in the RHS of a C130 with him quite frequently. It was called Biggles and none of the other crew members objected as I understand he was pretty good at it. This is noduff.
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the development of a new and exciting sub-species within the Royal Air Force
- I say, that's a bit strong, isn't it? Is this some sort of breeding programme?

Re Dogs - I think I saw a Beagle with wings once.
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