The Warship: Tour of Duty
Judging by the way the crew seem distracted by the cameras I would not be at all surprised to find the TV presence at some point had a bearing on what happened. At what point did the cameras vacate the ship? Just a thought.
The incident occurs in November on the return trip. By my reckoning should be around day 192-ish in the programme timeline.
The incident occurs in November on the return trip. By my reckoning should be around day 192-ish in the programme timeline.
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Judging by the way the crew seem distracted by the cameras I would not be at all surprised to find the TV presence at some point had a bearing on what happened. At what point did the cameras vacate the ship? Just a thought.
The incident occurs in November on the return trip.
The incident occurs in November on the return trip.
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There are lamberts in every generation! I had one in my division years ago who though if he had a cheque in his cheque book then he must have money left! Spent many an hour discussing with him what bouncing a cheque meant!! Great AEM, good for morale whether onboard, a run ashore or at an eagle base but a nightmare with money!
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There's a good example in NZ right now:
There are lamberts in every generation! I had one in my division years ago who though if he had a cheque in his cheque book then he must have money left! Spent many an hour discussing with him what bouncing a cheque meant!! Great AEM, good for morale whether onboard, a run ashore or at an eagle base but a nightmare with money!
With all the clowning around, it appears to be a great place to work and will probably entice numerous people to enlist.
I think most of us here know that it is a far more serious endeavour and some of those new recruits will be in for a shock when reality hits home.
Particularly when they are taught some of the lessons from the Falklands (which I hope they are).
I think most of us here know that it is a far more serious endeavour and some of those new recruits will be in for a shock when reality hits home.
Particularly when they are taught some of the lessons from the Falklands (which I hope they are).
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Notwithstanding the antics of that clown, the fact that so many ship's systems seemed to have failed is rather disturbing. These carriers are surely supposed to be our most modern warships?
Rather than all the 'pride' segments of the programme, I'd have liked to have seen how the ship's officers were putting urgent steps in place to fix so many faults!
Rather than all the 'pride' segments of the programme, I'd have liked to have seen how the ship's officers were putting urgent steps in place to fix so many faults!
With all the clowning around, it appears to be a great place to work and will probably entice numerous people to enlist.
I think most of us here know that it is a far more serious endeavour and some of those new recruits will be in for a shock when reality hits home.
Particularly when they are taught some of the lessons from the Falklands (which I hope they are).
I think most of us here know that it is a far more serious endeavour and some of those new recruits will be in for a shock when reality hits home.
Particularly when they are taught some of the lessons from the Falklands (which I hope they are).
I was actually surprised by the candour of some of the younger crew (both officers and ratings). I would have expected more guarded measured comments when talking to a documentary crew.
Notwithstanding the antics of that clown, the fact that so many ship's systems seemed to have failed is rather disturbing. These carriers are surely supposed to be our most modern warships?
Rather than all the 'pride' segments of the programme, I'd have liked to have seen how the ship's officers were putting urgent steps in place to fix so many faults!
Rather than all the 'pride' segments of the programme, I'd have liked to have seen how the ship's officers were putting urgent steps in place to fix so many faults!
I'd still prefer to see more from the ops room and flight deck though!
Edit: That's what rankled about the young Jack The Lad: Everyone else is showing you can be yourself and have a diverse workplace without impacting on your professionalism and ability to do the job, then you've got Clowny McClownface disrupting an important training exercise with endless one-liners and willy jokes.
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I think the Pride bit's quite important, to show a significant proportion of potential recruits that the Forces really have changed since they days you couldn't get a security clearance without being straight, and that they'll be welcomed and allowed to be their true selves. Previous series have given similar coverage to religious observance, so it's just about showing a diverse workforce.
I'd still prefer to see more from the ops room and flight deck though!
Edit: That's what rankled about the young Jack The Lad: Everyone else is showing you can be yourself and have a diverse workplace without impacting on your professionalism and ability to do the job, then you've got Clowny McClownface disrupting an important training exercise with endless one-liners and willy jokes.
I'd still prefer to see more from the ops room and flight deck though!
Edit: That's what rankled about the young Jack The Lad: Everyone else is showing you can be yourself and have a diverse workplace without impacting on your professionalism and ability to do the job, then you've got Clowny McClownface disrupting an important training exercise with endless one-liners and willy jokes.
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Its why you have redundant systems and onboard maintainers.
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Nice little clip of the ships "comedian" in the last episode seen removing a packet of bacon, I think, from a box and complaining about the packaging......walked away leaving the package on top....along came another member of the crew, quietly picks up the package and returns it to the box.....it was the look, and direction, on said crew members face that said it all.
Presumably the celebrations for his leaving party took place after he left.
Otherwise, a nicely developing series.
Presumably the celebrations for his leaving party took place after he left.
Otherwise, a nicely developing series.
Well, after last night's finale - Lambert we learn, failed a drug test and was kicked out of the RN. Too much of a Jolly Jack Tar there I'm afraid.
The female AS who was the musician as well as having expressed concerns about what she had "got herself in to", with regards to warfare, was nowhere to be seen which was a pity.
A good final episode saw them back alongside Portsmouth. After a hesitant start I have thouroughly enjoyed the series.
The female AS who was the musician as well as having expressed concerns about what she had "got herself in to", with regards to warfare, was nowhere to be seen which was a pity.
A good final episode saw them back alongside Portsmouth. After a hesitant start I have thouroughly enjoyed the series.
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I thought it was a good series that showed the RN in a positive light. They even resisted the temptation to make fun of the Yanks!
That was slightly strange, as she was one of the main focus of the early shows- although she did feature quite prominently last night in the tug of war celebrations!
I thought it was a good series that showed the RN in a positive light. They even resisted the temptation to make fun of the Yanks!
I thought it was a good series that showed the RN in a positive light. They even resisted the temptation to make fun of the Yanks!
I assume he'd have been weeded out of any submarine posting?
My favourite character was the unflappable radar screen analyst (or whatever they're called). The sort of guy who gives the vibe of being utterly dependable in action.
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Well the producer/cameraman is a highly respected and accomplished individual, famous for being awarded the Green Beret at 55, amongst other things. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Terrill
