Next CAS
Whoever comes next has their work cut out anyway.
‘Penguins’ was in use during WW2 - look for the book ‘Penguin in the Eyrie’ by Hector Bolitho, about his time as an Intelligence Officer in Coastal Command during the war.
Being of modest stature (ie a shortarse) I was said to look like a penguin as I waddled along in my 'British Warm'. One of my leaving presents was a little penguin (which I still have) - never realised that someone was taking the P one double S!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Duffer
Old Duffer
To summarise: etymology traced to WW II.
Are there any earlier sightings of the friendly insult?
Are there any earlier sightings of the friendly insult?
Anyway, after a brief hijack, back to next CAS. I’ve done a bit of digging but other than those mentioned, no definitive. There will, of course, be a new WO RAF but again, nothing official yet.
With the RAF looking to become fully inclusive, they should open the doors to any candidate who hasn't served, been a citizen of this country, is gender fluid, has no interest in flying and is not suitably qualified for the post.
The way the world is going, it won't be too far away.
The way the world is going, it won't be too far away.
To me, the incoming CAS needs to do one basic thing, put the RAF first & foremost al all times. That might result in a few ruffled feathers, O Dear. & certainly no more closing of once famous operational airfields.
Last edited by kaikohe76; 17th Mar 2023 at 01:06. Reason: Additional text
The following users liked this post:
The following users liked this post:
My Late Father, a WW2 Pilot always referred to non-Aircrew as 'Penguins'. As has been said earlier 'all flap and no fly'.
The following users liked this post:
The following users liked this post:
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Middle East
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
In February 2022 Turner was temporarily suspended after complaints from neighbours who told police they had seen him naked in his garden. He was not arrested or charged.
By 'all accounts' you say... that will be just yours I guess. Poor effort at thread deviation, whatever your agenda.
Gentleman Aviator
In February 2022 Turner was temporarily suspended after complaints from neighbours who told police they had seen him naked in his garden. He was not arrested or charged.
How long can you keep a very capable Air Marshal on gardening leave ('paid' by all accounts) - "to err is human, to forgive is divine"?
[edited to add:]
Seems to be CEO of Space4Sight.
https://www.space4sight.com
Jack
FB
Originally Posted by forces.net on 19th July 2022
The head of the Royal Air Force is set to stay in his role until the summer of 2023.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, will stay in the role for one more year, instead of stepping down after three years in the job this summer.
The extension to his time in the job was made when Admiral Sir Tony Radakin was appointed the new Chief of Defence Staff.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston took over as the head of the RAF in July 2019.
Previously, he had served as the Commander of British Forces in Cyprus and Assistant Chief of the Air Staff.