Les' see...airfield in Kuwait?

Nope, that's not right.

Umm, high school equivalency degree?

No, no, don't tell me..,

A lack of a sense of humor and fairplay?

I'm done with this. I look forward to you having the last word, then moving on with my life.

Like the temporary Eagle guy. Back flying not that now I understand.

Nothing beats being given the opportunity to be an Ambassador for your country, representing the highest traditions of the service, and demonstrating the flexibility and adaptability to work effectively in any type of environment without complaint. Or answer (b).

It's like JO'S, JNCO's and Students being all left wing and gobby until they understand the way the world works. It's expected, but that doesn't make it clever.

Pylot,

Noted:ok:

I have the 'good fortune' to work with a lot of Australians. Every year in November in Australia, a charity event known as 'Mo-vember occurs where a lot of men (and probably some women as well!) gro a 'mo' - or moustache!

Last year, the event was also held at my airline and about two thirds of the pilots grew mos. It cost each participant about 30 quid to join and the cash went to prostate cancer research. At the end of the month, a p!ss up was held with prizes for the best/worst/hairiest/scariest etc being awarded followed by the shaving off ceremony. It was a great event which led to an severe outbreak of morale. Our chief pilot shaved to one he had originally to start again.

The downside was that everyone looked like a prat for about a week while they tried to grow a top lip eyebrow. And mine took on a truley alarming Freddie Mercury look. After being chatted up by gays twice (once while Mrs W was standing next to me much to her amusement) I decided to try the Clarke Gable look. Unfortunately, it made me look like child molester.

I think we're planning to do it this year. If a whole Air Force did it, that would be an event!

Dan
 

Not to be outdone, the ladies have their hair growth month in January...

I believe it's known as "Fanuary"

LOL In raptures mate!

Beagle

I'd have paid to watch you tell this Spam that he looked like something from the YMCA:

http://www.keytlaw.com/F-4/images/col_olds.jpg

Commander No. 1 Squadron, RAF.

USAF: 4 Mig kills. 259 combat missions.

Before we start on the lip growth, full bird or not, he can take his f**king hat off on the flightline for starters.........:E

Yep, definitely like someone from The Village People.....

The moustache of Hard Hat - and Biker's 'chaps' (arseless leather fag pants).

Dan W knows more about the Disco era than me - so perhaps he can corroborate?

FFP

Yeah, because that's really important in the overall context of things.

And I'd have paid to watch you say that to his face!;):ok:

For those of us slightly younger than some of us, it's Col Robin Olds.

Assume that the Disco era was a little after your time, Beagle. Charlston era for you, was it?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...Charleston.jpg

The lady who gave you that signed phot was taking a risk with that mirrored floor, Ewan.....:eek: Almost a secondary smile in view..:ooh:

And yes, I do know who the legendary Robin Olds was. A true fighter pilot - and would certainly have laughed it off if he was asked whether his penchant for that moustache stemmed from his YMCA days! 'tis true - he did once live in the YMCA.

Sound chap with a healthy contempt for useless politicians and inept seniors. RIP

Beagle

Indeed. I wonder what happened to the bottom half of the photo!?

I would echo everything you say about Olds' credentials, but I am not convinced that he'd have laughed at the YMCA suggestion!

Like the length of a moustache ?

Big Tash..
 

Anyone know Flt/Lt Bob Bickers (ALM)

I met him thru the gliding club at Gutersloh some years ago and was impressed with his Jimmy Edwards style facial hair.

Apparantly Bob was on parade for "Aunty Liz" one week and she commented on his fine facial hair.

Some time later the SWO picked him up on his growth. Bob unimpressed replied "if it was good enough for her Majesty, then this facial hair is deemed by "Royal Appointment".... SWO left totally gobsmacked by that remark...!!

Beagle

When Robin Olds was ordered to shave his mustache off by a General Officer, he did so.

West Coast,

Could that be because Col Olds was a member of the USAF and, therefore, required to adhere to the regulations contained within AFI36-2903?

A member of the RAF, on the other hand, would be required to adhere to the regulations contained within the Queen's Regulations for the Royal Air Force. Could an order, even from a General, to contravene QRs could be classed as an illegal order?

Perhaps there is a reference to exchange personnel being required to adhere to regulations of the foreign service with regard to uniform, facial hair, etc that I have missed?

Now, I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our commanding officer at Top Gun - the very first man to win the Top Gun trophy. You will not find a finer fighter pilot anywhere in the world: Commander Mike Metcalf - Callsign 'Viper'.

Sorry couldn't resist...