Fantastic news that Scotty is getting a gong! Well done that Aussie.



(....was in the last six months of a two-year secondment to the Black Watch.....

Its great to see Journo research is on par as usual!)

Well, the real uplifting story (as always) is that in the midst of genuinely stirring tales of derring-do, true professionalism, and the sort of operational flying we would all aspire to, Sid and Doris Bonkers from the Army Aeroplane Club give everyone who ever wanted a shot at us to just shake their heads sadly and smile wryly.

eh? you'll have to explain that one, two's in.

Indeed.

Its always amazed me the restrictions placed upon service personnel in theatre when anything 'dodgy' happen ("so I won't be phoning my wife to let her know it wasn't me blown up today then?") when it seems the in bedded media types just head to the EFI, keep their ears to the ground then send back via sat phone everything they hear. In fact 9 times out of 10 they knew what was happening before we did.

I understand the reasons behind such restrictions but in the time when every other person has a mobile phone that works out there and all the press are running around with all-singing all-dancing sat phones IMO its a bit of a wasted effort really. All it creates is worry in the families of those who can't use a mobile to let them know everything is alright.

Oh, and good effort to the Aussie pilot for bringing the Lynx back safely.

If you want to read about a real "Gutsy" pilot.....the link below will take you to a story about a Blackhawk Pilot that got hit by an RPG. I saw this pilot on Television the other night in a program about Soldiers recovering from their wounds.

To say this Soldier is an example to the rest of us is an understatement....I have never seen such private courage and sheer raw spirit as I saw during that interview and video.

Take a moment to read the article.....it is worth it.

Our current generation of war fighters are doing us proud....my hat is off to them all.

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar.../ln/ln01p.html

Just a PS on the end.....
 

This is really great to see..... but a quick PS on the end....let's also not forget the actions of the medics at Dogwood who tended to the crew immediately after the incident, who's quick and thoroughly proffesional actions typically go unrecognised. (Mrs Nimbus265 was one of them!)

Quite right too.

Mate, she is a bloody champion...and you are a lucky bastard!:)

I concur with most of the posts above.

Silsoe Sid is indeed a prat!:rolleyes:

Merlin; Arthurs Wizard - Member for a year and 5 posts. First post, you guessed it, Global Eagle!! :suspect:
I wonder why this is.
Is it because I;

Updated pprune viewers with gen on thread title "AAC Pilot shot but lands ok in Iraq", from the site of the 18th plural and the press reports?

Or because I said;
"The injuries sustained start me wondering about kit availability. Lets hope it's not yet another round of 'chest armour / Arm'd seats not available'."

Based on my experience in Bosnia and there not being any body armour available to myself or crew?

From my earlier post;
"In our case, the body armour was still in the stores back in Germany, as the threat wasn't considered to be there. FACT!
This was made clear when I asked for it prior to a task to Sebrinica."

May I remind you that British Squaddies are still dying because the kit to protect them is not being issued.
I refer to IR jammers for neutralising roadside bombs!! Link Link2


But then again I'm sure you must have your own reasons to name call SS.

As an aside, may I ask you to read the WHOLE thread before making your profound statements, Ta!

Have a lovely day,
SS