RAF Mildenhall is definitely closing

[Bigbux]

Why not expand matters and the UK have some P3s and A-10s of which Uncle Sam has surplus, and we also should have saved our GBPs on the 2 carriers and just hired the USS Carl Vinson or a similar carrier with some Hornets.

The French have got a couple of surplus ships at the moment - what do you reckon we could fly off those?

[BenThere]

I've got so many memories of Mildenhall as a USAF KC-135 crew member who lived and transited there for a cumulative total of about a year of my life, all told.

I passed many memorable nights at the old O club and Galaxy Bar, back in the 70's and 80's when it was just about as much fun as you could find on earth for the likes of me. The C-130 Bravo bar ran after hours, till dawn, until you staggered back to the room to rest for the next day's work.

Sometimes, when Mildenhall was full, you went to Newmarket and woke up with the horses. I thought I knew a little something of horses until I shared a round with some real horse people at Newmarket. What we ultimately had in common was that they and we had to get up at 4 AM and go to work.

But back to Mildenhall. Mickey's T-Bar, the O Club, the thousands of us who passed through there, had our flings, experienced England, and represented America there - all that is precious to me. Long salute to Mildenhall and how we Yanks were treated there.

[Vendee]

I didn't say I know this. But he seems to be trying to be as offensive as possible.

"seeming" to do something appears to be a good enough standard for you, and I'm just expressing MY opinion.

Got a problem with that?

Yes, I said he "seemed" to be expressing genuine held views and you stated:- "No he wasn't. He was trying to be as offensive as possible". Quite categorical... no "seems" or "in my opinion" about it. But you have corrected yourself now so that's fine.

[Rhino power]

Vendee, stop being such a bl00dy pedant! Regardless of whether the view was genuinely held or not, it's still ignorant at best!

-RP

[Vendee]

Vendee, stop being such a bl00dy pedant! Regardless of whether the view was genuinely held or not, it's still ignorant at best!

Just because you don't agree with what he said, doesn't make his post ignorant. I'm sure others hold his view but perhaps don't feel they can express it in this forum with its largely right wing over 50's demographic for fear of the aforementioned group calling for posts to be deleted and posters banned.

I'm all in favour of differing views if it promotes a good debate although I do admit the person who made the post in question has been keeping his head down since.

[Bigbux]

But you have corrected yourself now so that's fine.

Happy for you to have the last point Vendee, it's obviously very important for you.

For the record, I am not questioning Stendec's right tp post, or even be offensive. But choosing to post what he did on this forum was offensive to many, and quite understandably has provoked a reaction.

That's free speech working in both directions and I don't understand why you are so keen to see it restricted by taking on the role of censor. Let the poster answer for his comments - we might get some insight into his motivation.

[JAJM]

Freedom of speech is a great thing, you can speak your mind and be as offensive as you want (within legal reason) without censorship from the government, however, it doesn't necessarily apply to internet forums as moderators have the right to remove or edit any post which is offensive and is likely to take a thread off-topic as a result of the inevitable abuse the offending member will get back.

Freedom of speech also doesn't mean that the other person can not be offended, it doesn't mean that others can't rip you a new one if you're being an idiot and it certainly doesn't mean that you don't have to take responsibility for your actions.

[chopper2004]

Any more updates?

Any more updates on the impending doom? Tis awfully quiet around here - seems to be business as normal -at Alconbury/Molesworth/Mildenhall...

Cheers