DM: RAF probe drunken Red Arrow airman
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DM: RAF probe drunken Red Arrow airman
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...behaviour.html
The RAF is investigating the Red Arrows over allegations of drinking, it has emerged.
Sources claim one pilot has been sent home from Greece, where the famous aerobatic display team is training.
An insider claimed: ‘There is a huge under-the-table inquiry going on. It’s to do with alcohol and suspected inappropriate behaviour. The head of the RAF is personally involved in the Red Arrows probe.’
The display team is the pride of the Royal Air Force – and the public face of the service.
The best pilots in the business perform death-defying stunts, zooming over crowds producing perfect plumes of red, white and blue smoke.
They attend key British events, performing at air shows, festivals and the most prestigious royal celebrations.
Sources claim one pilot has been sent home from Greece, where the famous aerobatic display team is training.
An insider claimed: ‘There is a huge under-the-table inquiry going on. It’s to do with alcohol and suspected inappropriate behaviour. The head of the RAF is personally involved in the Red Arrows probe.’
The display team is the pride of the Royal Air Force – and the public face of the service.
The best pilots in the business perform death-defying stunts, zooming over crowds producing perfect plumes of red, white and blue smoke.
They attend key British events, performing at air shows, festivals and the most prestigious royal celebrations.
Last edited by Senior Pilot; 14th May 2022 at 07:37. Reason: Add quote; much better than a url, eh?
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RAF pilot = officer = 'high jinks', surely?
"March the guilty b***ard in" is only reserved for those who avoided Cranwell Polytechnic isn't it?
RAF pilot = officer = 'high jinks', surely?
"March the guilty b***ard in" is only reserved for those who avoided Cranwell Polytechnic isn't it?
Originally Posted by The Helpful Stacker
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RAF pilot = officer = 'high jinks', surely?
"March the guilty b***ard in" is only reserved for those who avoided Cranwell Polytechnic isn't it?
RAF pilot = officer = 'high jinks', surely?
"March the guilty b***ard in" is only reserved for those who avoided Cranwell Polytechnic isn't it?
Of course in this instance it may have been a 'bottle to throttle' offence without 'high jinks and jolly japes' being involved.
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Originally Posted by MPN11
Not entirely. I had the unpleasant task of formally [and very carefully] charging one of my JOs before remanding him to the CO and subsequent CM.
Of course in this instance it may have been a 'bottle to throttle' offence without 'high jinks and jolly japes' being involved.
Of course in this instance it may have been a 'bottle to throttle' offence without 'high jinks and jolly japes' being involved.
Is the decision to go to seven related to this 'probe'? If yes, what happened to innocent til proven guilty? Or, is it, "He/she will of course be reinstated if no guilt is established, but the team has to use the time available in order to get a DA."?
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According to Flightline UK the team are down to seen because two pilots have been posed away on other duties. It goes onto to explain things in general a bit, about how there might not be enough aircraft or if the pilot/crew are sick etc.
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Originally Posted by Finningley Boy
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Last edited by NutLoose; 15th May 2022 at 12:28.
