Linton-on-Ouse Sqn Re-Numbering
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It has been said before but I feel that it needs to be said again. Surely it is better that the students at Linton on Ouse meet former members of prestigious sqns, such as 72 and 207 rather than have the heroic exploits of many brave men faiding away. I for one am certain that on any sqn reunion the old boys would delight in talking to aircrew, students or not. We try to instill military ethos into the students and what better way than allowing them to feel part of the best team that you will ever find. Your sqn! Their Sqn!
Join Date: Jul 2002
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As a former 72 mate, I for one am happy that the Sqn is going to live on at LOO. Like has been said before, it's better to have the number plate and history out in the open and being added to, than have it all gathering dust somewhere.
I lived at LOO on a cse recently and the spirit in the bar and inter-squadron rivalry was excellent. A very grown up atmosphere prevailed and I hope the new Sqn numbers are treated with the respect they and their illustrious forebears are due. I sure they wiil be.
All this furore about giving a FJ tng sqn a rotary Sqn badge is nonsense. I'm sure that members of 72 felt the same back in the 60s when it became a rotary sqn. Surely this is part of service tradition and will hopefully show the young FJ whipper snappers that there are aircraft out there that operate at less than 420 kts (though I'm sure that the likes of EESDL will make sure of that, eh EESDL?).
Gawd Bless 'em and all that Fly in 'em.
I lived at LOO on a cse recently and the spirit in the bar and inter-squadron rivalry was excellent. A very grown up atmosphere prevailed and I hope the new Sqn numbers are treated with the respect they and their illustrious forebears are due. I sure they wiil be.
All this furore about giving a FJ tng sqn a rotary Sqn badge is nonsense. I'm sure that members of 72 felt the same back in the 60s when it became a rotary sqn. Surely this is part of service tradition and will hopefully show the young FJ whipper snappers that there are aircraft out there that operate at less than 420 kts (though I'm sure that the likes of EESDL will make sure of that, eh EESDL?).
Gawd Bless 'em and all that Fly in 'em.
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Hey, EESDL.
Have you heard that "The Swift" is to be (if it isn't already) the new "Lair"?
Have you ever heard of such a travesty?? What next, 72 to become a trg unit.............
Maybe your next project could be the resurrection of the Swift at LOO?? Just a thought.
Have you heard that "The Swift" is to be (if it isn't already) the new "Lair"?
Have you ever heard of such a travesty?? What next, 72 to become a trg unit.............
Maybe your next project could be the resurrection of the Swift at LOO?? Just a thought.
Join Date: Apr 2002
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"Ressurrection of the Swift at LOO"
How could this be done without salt of the earth RAF engineers to run the place. Oh well there's always the Scorpy Inn. Oh no. It's getting demolished in April when ummm... the groundcrew leave Akr!!!
"Ressurrection of the Swift at LOO"
How could this be done without salt of the earth RAF engineers to run the place. Oh well there's always the Scorpy Inn. Oh no. It's getting demolished in April when ummm... the groundcrew leave Akr!!!
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Depends which Tigger you mean, Flt Lt Tigger having just returned from Afghanistan is currently enjoying some time back on the squadron. Fg Off Tigger however having returned from his exchange posting with Royal New Zeeland Air Force is now giving his anti terrorism knowledge to the 37th Bomb Squadron USAF and is very much enjoying the B1.
