Mil Pilots honoured by GAPAN

[teeteringhead]

Anyway those who like robes & swords

RAF - formed 1918 - wear swords.

AAC - formed 1955 - wear spurs.

Discuss

[Union Jack]

Anyway those who like robes & swords are never going to see the light and I wouldn't want to spoil their fun so let's leave it where it is ............... - HH

RAF - formed 1918 - wear swords.

AAC - formed 1955 - wear spurs.

Discuss - Teeters

I recall with some amusement the British Defence Attache leaving my ship after a reception whilst alongside in Antwerp who, on discovering that the brow (aka gangplank) was now extremely steep, bent down and released his spurs. He then clumped off up the brow, digging in his spurs with every step, and calling back, "I've been waiting nearly 30 years to wear these in action!"

So not just for decoration .....

Jack

[BEagle]

A bit risky bending down on one of HM's war canoes, I would have thought...

[Wander00]

Growing up in Helicopter

Master (and I am not a Member) but have you seen this thread and can GAPAN make some sort of award?

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

[ralphmalph]

Quote:
Anyway those who like robes & swords
RAF - formed 1918 - wear swords.

AAC - formed 1955 - wear spurs.

Discuss



Discuss what exactly?....or can you not google?

BTW...The AAC wear swords as well.

[Duncan D'Sorderlee]

Wander00,

Good call!

Duncs

[Wander00]

Thanks - have e-mailed the Flying Lawyer. More support on the thread or otherwise would be good. These women are outstandingly courageous.

[Duncan D'Sorderlee]

Wander00,

Another good call. I emailed GAPAN - just in case they were unaware!

Duncs

[skua]

Given that the next Master will be a Mistress, so to speak, I think there will some forceful opinions expressed about Latifa being recognised!