Blues At Brize
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Matt,
If all you have to contribute to this thread is that it is boring and that we should all wind our necks in, then as why don't you b0gger off and read something that you do find interesting, nobody is forcing you to read this, I'm sure that your subscription to XXXspank.com hasn't run out yet.
I personnaly feel that the blues issue is unecessary faff and isn't being done for anyones benefit (interesting that we havent heard from Beagle on this one), the blunties will get over their tiny boost in morale quickly so who is it for? Who is gaining in the long run.
I however, would be interested in peoples thoughts about another aspect to this.
I have always fealt when travelling around the USA that it is nice to see servicemen and women travelling in smart kit (ie No1's for RAF). Over the years we have gone away from this due to the terrorist threat. But like someone posted earlier, I reckon it is time to raise the profile of the military in the UK in a good way. Travelling in uniform, with ribbons, looking smart would be good. I am proud of what I do, I am proud of my uniform (though admittedly, I am a little big for it after years of beer and pizza in Goose bay). I personnelly would be happy to wear uniform whilst travelling on duty (doesn't have to be formal kit, but just look ok), because it highlights the military in a good way.
I think that the UK public could do with a reminder sometimes that we are out there (though Saddam and the firemen are helping us in the short term). I'm sure that we would get some abuse from a few idiots, but overall I think it would be positive. I know that there are people in the Military who would be very anti (mainly because they can't be arsed), but its worth a thought.
What do ya reckon?
If all you have to contribute to this thread is that it is boring and that we should all wind our necks in, then as why don't you b0gger off and read something that you do find interesting, nobody is forcing you to read this, I'm sure that your subscription to XXXspank.com hasn't run out yet.
I personnaly feel that the blues issue is unecessary faff and isn't being done for anyones benefit (interesting that we havent heard from Beagle on this one), the blunties will get over their tiny boost in morale quickly so who is it for? Who is gaining in the long run.
I however, would be interested in peoples thoughts about another aspect to this.
I have always fealt when travelling around the USA that it is nice to see servicemen and women travelling in smart kit (ie No1's for RAF). Over the years we have gone away from this due to the terrorist threat. But like someone posted earlier, I reckon it is time to raise the profile of the military in the UK in a good way. Travelling in uniform, with ribbons, looking smart would be good. I am proud of what I do, I am proud of my uniform (though admittedly, I am a little big for it after years of beer and pizza in Goose bay). I personnelly would be happy to wear uniform whilst travelling on duty (doesn't have to be formal kit, but just look ok), because it highlights the military in a good way.
I think that the UK public could do with a reminder sometimes that we are out there (though Saddam and the firemen are helping us in the short term). I'm sure that we would get some abuse from a few idiots, but overall I think it would be positive. I know that there are people in the Military who would be very anti (mainly because they can't be arsed), but its worth a thought.
What do ya reckon?
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Silly question maybe, but does anyone from BZZ actually give a toss? Certainly not in my crewroom - slightly larger issues on the cards methinks
Still the few that portray the many, apparently.
Still the few that portray the many, apparently.
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Uncle G......we don't know as nobody seems to be posting from Bzn
Matt, it's been said before but remove the "kr" and insert "at" and you have it in one
all spelling mistakes are "df" alcohol induced
Matt, it's been said before but remove the "kr" and insert "at" and you have it in one
all spelling mistakes are "df" alcohol induced
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The answer from Brize. Are we bothered - not really, bit of a bind, bit of a moan at first, but profits from sales of blue uniform in clothing stores are up. At the end of the day, there's a new Sheriff in town, and he made his mark amongst the aircrew. A good move on his part I'd say. We now know who's boss. Nuff said - we've got far more improtant things on our plate at the moment.
(anybody know a good ironing contractor??)
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Desperado, could not agree more. The wearing of uniform in public would be a very good way to show the rest of the taxpayers the people they are paying to defend them. It would also be a very good way to show commuters just how many serving personnel it takes to administer what few tanks, ships and aircraft we have left to fight with. I suspect that we probably employ more hangers on than the NHS.
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Despite what must be an extremely busy time for him ,I see that the Stn Cdr at Brize still finds time to fly. (At least I presume thats what he had been doing ,prior to giving two recent interviews on local tv news, dressed in his Grow bag.)
Very smart and airman like he looked too.
Very smart and airman like he looked too.
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Blues were all the rage in the 80s too. And the 60s come to that. In the 80s ALL aircrew were required to come to work in blues. Worse, if we had to visit handbrake house we had to change to blues too.
I lived 45 minutes from base on a 60 minute callout. My boss agreed I could travel in a growbag. He made star rank. Shortly after he left, a flt cdr, bollocked me for not wearing blues. He made a hole in the ground. After he bollocked me he admitted I was unlikely to reoffend as I was posted the next day!
The story or the chipbags and RAF Club is the story of aircrew all over. Independent bastards who will only do what they want. Would you want to go to war with someone that was a follower?
I lived 45 minutes from base on a 60 minute callout. My boss agreed I could travel in a growbag. He made star rank. Shortly after he left, a flt cdr, bollocked me for not wearing blues. He made a hole in the ground. After he bollocked me he admitted I was unlikely to reoffend as I was posted the next day!
The story or the chipbags and RAF Club is the story of aircrew all over. Independent bastards who will only do what they want. Would you want to go to war with someone that was a follower?
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Of all people, an American Wing Commander at Hill AFB tried stopping the wearing of flight suits in the O'Club. When he publicly offered condolences at a memorial service to a widow of a F-4 aviator killed in an accident she said "Don't you speak to me. My husband's flight suit was good enough to die in but not to wear in your goddam O'Club".
Nice to see the emotions about the wearing of the green have not changed!
Nice to see the emotions about the wearing of the green have not changed!
Arrived at Ft. Rucker (US Army Aviation School) to do a training course while in the National Guard....popped into the "Informal Bar" for a quick pint and sammie....only to be told...that after 1800 all present had to be wearing a tie. What a shame....during Vietnam years...the "informal" bar was....great spot for shooting watches off by hand...outsinging the juke box....and generally making like immortal young men. The Mess Office got into quite a snit when it was reported a couple of Weekend Warrior Warrant Officer Helicopter Pilots were wearing two smelly boot socks tied together and properly secured about the neck of an equally sweaty smelly flight suit. Got the beer....but not the burger....did get the Bum's Rush by the Mess Officer!
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Just Remember...Nothing Happens by Accient!
Maybe they are softening all BZN crew up for that inevitable change when their aircraft eventually die and they have to fly civvy anyway! Only then their shirts will be white with gold and silver bands adorning them!
Do you think they will get the pay rise to match!!??
Maybe they are softening all BZN crew up for that inevitable change when their aircraft eventually die and they have to fly civvy anyway! Only then their shirts will be white with gold and silver bands adorning them!
Do you think they will get the pay rise to match!!??
