VPI Reunion RAF kinloss July 2006
 

The 40th Anniversary of VPI will take place over the weekend 30th June- 2nd July at RAF Kinloss. This is the first time a reunion will take place outside of Canada with the dates coinciding with the end of the Fincastle competition. There will be representatives from all of the VPI nations
Up to date info can be accessed at www.vpinternational.co.uk (Edit!)

VPI reunion
 

Ian. You might want to reconsider your "title" The mods might circumsize your post. :-))

The reasons for making a thread a 'sticky' are not for re-unions and such - sorry - otherwise we would have loads of 'em. Best I can suggest is that you bring it back when you see it is running away (off the page).

PPP

Rossian
Cdr Canadian Forces Kinloss (ComCanForsKin) is well established - please don't alert the PC brigade to change it
Another acronym in place after recent change is - OC Under Water Battle Space Management (OCUWBSM) - simply known for more than 40 years as OC MAAU !
Others tried over the years were:
Trg Off to teach Naval On-Board Systems (NOBS) - not supported
Trg Off to teach Fleet Anti-Radiation Tactics (FARTS) - given a miss
One of the best was a plan to replace the Command Training Team (CTT) which worked alongside Gp Stds Unit (GSU) and the Sqn Trg Teams (STT's)
Suggestion was Training Wing Assessment Team (****) - which for some reason was not supported given the personalities involved, and became Training Sqn Assessment Team (TSAT) - doesn't quite ring well!
There were others, which usually accompanied a "new broom", and are long forgotten, thankfully

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Well boys & Girls
It may be time to tell the lovely ladies of Buckie, New Elgin Caravan Park and the Patch to dust off their best pair of leggings and break out the tummy reducing pants. There are rumours that they have decided to send me back to the frozen tundra that is ISK. I have yet to confirm that it is a return ticket mind you, but I look forward to catching up with you 'orrible lot over a choice ale or 10.
Charlie sends:ok:

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the lovely ladies of Buckie, New Elgin Caravan Park and the Patch :eek: :eek: :eek:

Has a material strong enough for the task been invented yet????
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Jeeeeeez charlie thought we were rid of you for good,,will get in some of the black stuff for you (only one nights worth required from what i remember). give me a shout if your coming over mateyBobs old running buddy sends

DF
Would you believe Bob has a grey goatee now! Will try hard not to do my Father Jack impression but I am weak. If you will be around we can see if we can get you fixed up with a women this time!:ok:
Charlie sends

Hey Charlie - hows it going little bro :ok:. Got a thread from Biffa (2nd Division Southern Hemisphere) is also inbound ISK. Me thinks Dogs*"t, Bambi, Empty Ed and Mr C will be around for a JAAC Master reunion too :\.
Skweeky sends ;)

What is this VPI thing all about?
MT

MT,

VP INTERNATIONAL
To foster goodwill and fellowship through the promotion of understanding and recognition of Maritime Patrol operations and their impact on military aviation.

http://www.vpinternational.ca/

I remember well the 30th VPI reunion in Greenwood, a great night, and I am sure the ISK event will be just as good.

Y_G

and as it follows fincastle there could be some soar heads around isk in july :ok:

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YG
The only thing I think I can remember from RDV96, was Mad Mike turning lobster red from well the lobster of course - go on have some more do it again:}.
I guess it will be a fish supper from the central this time:O gotta beat the sweepings of the abbatoir floor stuffed in the left over bits and fried:yuk: .
Charlie sends

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