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Originally Posted by BEagle
(Post 4062765)
From MoD's own news site ( http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...utelyVital.htm ):
Which is surely all that HRH - one day to become head of the UK's Armed Forces (if there are any left by then) - was doing? This is an utter non-event and if all Torpy has to do is to chew the carpet over the issue, he should look in the mirror first. Subtle difference though: 1. Torpy earned his wings 2. Torpy earned his promotions 3. Torpy is the REAL head of the RAF 4. William will be monarch, but will have no say in the running of the RAF unlike Torpy. Lets face it, as long as the monarchy have backsides to lick, you will find people to do it. So lets have this thread closed as it is serving absolutely no useful purpose, much like FO Wales and the rest of his dysfunctional family. |
So lets have this thread closed as it is serving absolutely no useful purpose, much like FO Wales and the rest of his dysfunctional family To the Tower with you! |
Originally Posted by BEagle
(Post 4062935)
........ your alleged home page........
Yep, it's alleged. It is not my site, but thanks for looking.:ok: |
William will be head-of-state for far longer than Torpy's tenure as CAS. As head-of-state William will have more direct access to those politicians who will determine the future of the RAF than Torpy and his successors could ever dream about.
Prior to this course William's knowledge of the roles and capabilities of the RAF will have been almost entirely based on what he will have picked-up from the Army. The RAF may one day need William to apply some behind-the-scenes influence on his government. I would suggest that not making any effort to offset some of the opinions that he will have been exposed to in the Army would be unwise. Conversely, if CAS is not already sufficiently knowledgeable to command a force that includes C-130s without actually learning to fly them himself, then the RAF needs to re-examine how they educate their senior officers. Familiarization on genuinely representative sorties may improve his understanding of capabilities, but actually "qualifying" on the aircraft is surely just a stunt? His Air-ship will perform a few circuits in the LHS and then probably fly as "captain" to AKT for the benefit of RAF news - proving what exactly? He will find it all very smooth and easy, and the GPU in Cyprus will probably even work first time. He won't get anywhere near experiencing the ball-ache of seemingly pushing everyone else to make the task work, followed by the fatigue of operating back-to-back long haul flights, culminating in trying to remain alert over the London TMA. William had the hours allocated and they were flown-off in a useful manner, with a bit of fun-factor thrown-in. I thought that was the sort of RAF that we all wanted to be part of. The ne'er sayers should be aware that they are adding to the tone that will see useful activities being stopped because someone with very little knowledge perceives that they might be portrayed as "having fun" on the public purse. Ski-champs anyone? |
Show me a serviceman who has never enjoyed a 'perk' of the job and I'll show you an RAF Policeman.
The guy, like his Granny, will probably have to work well into old age, has pretty much no choice in this and, as far as I can see, is entitled to use a Chinook to land in his girlfriends back garden. What gets me is the bull about 'legitimate training', etc. If I was him I'd be saying, "right, I'm going to land a Chinook in my girlfriends back garden, OK? He can buzz my house if he wants as well I don't care. |
Influential place, this PPRuNe...!
Yesterday JessTheDog wrote "As an afterthought, why didn't the royal twosome drop in on Headley Court or Selly Oak for a morale visit, even a hospital, hospice or charity?"
This site clearly has more influence than we'd give it credit: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7358282.stm :D So, therefore, Ma'am, please can you add me to your list. I'd like a "K" if possible or, failing that, a nice CBE or OBE. Cheers m'dear. |
Has someone in Clarence House/MoD picked up on all this? Or was it pre-planned?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7358282.stm Princes William and Harry have met patients at a medical rehabilitation centre for the armed forces. They went on a private tour of the facilities at the Defence Medical Services Rehabilitation Centre, Headley Court, near Epsom, Surrey. The princes met patients undergoing treatment and those with limited mobility, and spoke about next month's City Salute Appeal. The event, and the clinic visit, are aimed at raising support for UK troops. Next month's City Salute event will be an open-air event held in the City of London on 7 May. Members of the public will be asked to help raise money for injured servicemen and women, and the funds raised will go to the City Salute Appeal. During the tour, Harry was reunited with one of the injured servicemen who shared his return flight from his tour of duty in Afghanistan. Marine Ben McBean, 21, lost an arm and a leg when a mine exploded during a patrol in the country, and he was flown back to the UK for medical treatment at the same time as the prince left the country. Both princes also met L/Sgt Adam Ball, 23, of 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards who has spent six months at Hedley Court after he lost a leg when he stepped on an explosive device in Afghanistan. L/Sgt Ball said the visit had boosted morale at the centre. "With Harry having done it himself he knows the ins and outs and it's more like banter, talking to an officer maybe, than talking to a royal." The clinic visited by the princes offers a wide range of therapies to aid rehabilitation. The site provides consultants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, social workers, a psychologist and a cognitive therapist. As part of their visit, the princes joined a group of patients and staff to discuss the City Salute event. The Defence Medical Services Rehabilitation Centre is set to benefit from the drive, with projects to be funded including a swimming pool and sports complex for physiotherapy and family accommodation. In an earlier tour of the centre, the princes visited the hydro-therapy pool, the physiotherapy room, the workshops where prosthesis are made, the gymnasium and the wards. The clinic was originally developed as a centre for aircrews and officers after a collection of funds and donations during the war. And, in 1984, it extended its remit to treating personnel of all ranks and Services. Since 2002, the site has delivered rehabilitation as part of a network of 14 medical Regional Rehabilitation Units. |
I too wondered if HRH had been reading this site. If he has then good for him and his brother!:ok:
The City Salute event includes a flypast - not a Wokka, I hope.:E |
Show me a serviceman who has never enjoyed a 'perk' of the job and I'll show you an RAF Policeman. The Snowdrops always seemed to have the pick of the ladies who dwelled therein. Apologies for slight off thread |
The guardroom at RAF Wahn was opposite the WRAF block and woe betide any one caught lingering in the vicinity. The Snowdrops always seemed to have the pick of the ladies who dwelled therein. |
...Hang on, stinky, perk(y), (Pinky and Perky) weren't they pigs, RAF Police, aren't these pigs, WRAF's, aren't these pigs.
It all makes sense now. Apologies for replying to my own post. |
Anyone on here "not guilty" ??
Come one we have all done it to some degree at sometime ??
:= "Oh bugger, wife has just called I have the car and house keys in my pocket - anyone going out in the LFA next few minutes who could do a drop at my place - 30 second hover in the field next door would be appreciated ??" |
Are you seriously telling me that an RAF Officer (all of whom according to PPRuNe are renowned for being keen, dashing and resourceful not to say devastatingly good-looking) has not covered that eventuality by getting some spare sets?:E
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Wills' Chopper
What made me laugh this morning was a headline in the Currant Bun saying:
"Wills puts his Chopper in Kate's garden" How much would you like to bet it finds it's way on to 'Have I Got News For You' this Friday as: "Wills puts his Chopper in Kate's _______" I laughed anyway! BV:} |
Back or front garden? The Nation has a right to know.:E
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The Snowdrops always seemed to have the pick of the ladies who dwelled therein. What was that famous Court Martial line? "I observed A/Cpl Knacker having sex with a German shepherd" "And what did you say to him?" "To whom, Sir?" "The corporal, idiot, not the shepherd!" "That's a nice dog, corporal! To which he replied "Actually it's a bitch, sir!" " |
A story written by the ill informed and ignorant, which has been lapped up and blown out of proportion by those equally so. Let's move on. :ugh:
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BV - one PPruner said he'd seen a headline reading "Wills puts chopper in Kate's back garden" :ok:
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A story written by the ill informed and ignorant, which has been lapped up and blown out of proportion by those equally so. Let's move on. :ugh: |
BV - one PPruner said he'd seen a headline reading "Wills puts chopper in Kate's back garden" |
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