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PRO at Scampton was, for a while, a Reservist by the name of Howard Leader. At the time, he was a Flt Lt, but I understand he was promoted to become Sqn Ldr Leader. Or just Sqn Leader...
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Then there was SAC Officer on a Leuchars Sqn.
Plenty of Sarjeants around too or the hopeful Marshall. I wonder if there was ever an Air Marshal Marshall?
Shame that politician wasn't an engineer on a boat.
Plenty of Sarjeants around too or the hopeful Marshall. I wonder if there was ever an Air Marshal Marshall?
Shame that politician wasn't an engineer on a boat.
In Hong Kong circa 1967/8 was an Army officer called Major Eric Sergeant. His post was changed and became a Warrant Officer's appointment.
My comment that: 'Major Sergeant was now doing a Sergeant Major's job' went down like a lead balloon with said officer.
I recall a chap called Flight Lieutenant Flight and a chap lost in a Shackleton off Kinloss whose given christian name was Major but whose rank was Sergeant.
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My comment that: 'Major Sergeant was now doing a Sergeant Major's job' went down like a lead balloon with said officer.
I recall a chap called Flight Lieutenant Flight and a chap lost in a Shackleton off Kinloss whose given christian name was Major but whose rank was Sergeant.
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Ta*f Jo*n, the renowned but terse '60's Hastings OCU QFI, of Welsh extraction (hope that hasn't blown the DPA!), had just completed a check-ride with a Co-Pilot student. They entered the debriefing room and Ta*f sat down behind the desk, busying himself with the paperwork. He had hardly started though when he looked up at his young protégé still standing nervously in front of him.
"Tell me, what's your name?"
"Smith, Sir"
"No, no, I mean your first name, what did your mummy call you?"
"William, Sir"
"Well William, you're f***ing chopped!"
"Tell me, what's your name?"
"Smith, Sir"
"No, no, I mean your first name, what did your mummy call you?"
"William, Sir"
"Well William, you're f***ing chopped!"
With the way things are going in Medicine these days, I am surprised they just didn't paste an orange sticker on your chest and tell you that you were released serviceable. 
Good luck with your recovery
Good luck with your recovery
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At Bassingbourn in the early 60's we had a Sqd/Ldr. Wahaftig
as OC ASF. He flew with the Polish Wing in WW2 and often did air tests after a servicing.
He was generally referred to as 'Avtag'. Top bloke!
as OC ASF. He flew with the Polish Wing in WW2 and often did air tests after a servicing.
He was generally referred to as 'Avtag'. Top bloke!
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On Scotland's Finest UAS at RAF Leuchars we had an Officer Cadet Leuchars, often abbreviated to "OC Leuchars".
Caused chaos on several occasions, not least on the seating plan for Dining In Nights.......
Caused chaos on several occasions, not least on the seating plan for Dining In Nights.......
Seeing mothers mentioned in one or two posts reminds me of meeting the parents of Ashley Pare ex Royal Marines pilot.
Speaking to Mum and trying to inject a little humour I said "So you are responsible".
To which she replied "Yes, we were hoping for a child" Great lady.
Ash still missed and remembered.
Speaking to Mum and trying to inject a little humour I said "So you are responsible".
To which she replied "Yes, we were hoping for a child" Great lady.
Ash still missed and remembered.
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There must have been a Desk Officer with a sense of humour, who dealt with the postings of JEngO's
Flt Lt Abbott was based with Flt Lt Costello
Flt LT Buick was an MT Officer
Flt Lts Howe and Green were sent to RAF Valley
and
Flt Lt Summers was posted to a statisticians post.
Flt Lt Abbott was based with Flt Lt Costello
Flt LT Buick was an MT Officer
Flt Lts Howe and Green were sent to RAF Valley
and
Flt Lt Summers was posted to a statisticians post.
In my time I knew the following in the Met. Office:
Messrs.
Wind
Gale
Waterfall
Flood
Snow
Frost
I searched in vain for Fog, Mist, Haze, Sandstorm etc.
Collectively we were, of course, a Shower.
Messrs.
Wind
Gale
Waterfall
Flood
Snow
Frost
I searched in vain for Fog, Mist, Haze, Sandstorm etc.
Collectively we were, of course, a Shower.
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PRO at Scampton was, for a while, a Reservist by the name of Howard Leader. At the time, he was a Flt Lt, but I understand he was promoted to become Sqn Ldr Leader. Or just Sqn Leader...
In the same era there was a Flt Lt Tennant.
There was a Flt Lt Leader but not sure if he got promoted and whether he made it back to Lyneham in that rank.
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In my time I knew the following in the Met. Office:
Messrs.
Wind
Gale
Waterfall
Flood
Snow
Frost
Messrs.
Wind
Gale
Waterfall
Flood
Snow
Frost
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St Athan circa 1979, ground electrician trainee called Deacy. I couldn't resist asking the parade who was AC Deacy. Give him his due, he did admit it and he did become an electrician who knew what AcDc was.
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Then there were all the "Blacks".Black Mac,Black Humphrey,Black Pete,,and many many more etc!!!!!!!!!!!!.My God, whatever happened to all those???Brings tears to my eyes trying to remember their various escapades,and crew room banter!??
