Colin

Well said. Much of what you have so bravely said has been reiterated at many a crew-room and Happy Hour chat. I know that most above the rank of Wg Cdr will dismiss your comments but your basic argument should be a fundamental of leadership and morality within the RAF - NOT GUILTY until proved otherwise. I hope John Day reflects on the whole episode and is ashamed of his own bombastic and arrogant attitude, having read your letter.

You're still ugly though!

Dave Jones (thankfully retired)

Respect Jenks. You are a mouthpiece for those of us without your moral courage. Thank you.

As I left the Military a couple of years ago I no longer have to salute anyone. Jenks, you are the exception. Having once been where you are now, I have some idea of what you are going through. As has already been said, you will find you have friends in places you never knew existed.

Awesome letter, exquisitly written.

. .Respect from the Dark blue.

Jenks, you said many wise words to me at Nav school, I have never forgotton them. Your recent words were truly courageous. It is an honour to know you. You are a true Officer and a Gentleman. The next time I am home, the beers are on me.

Jenks,. .Not much I can add to what has gone before but you're an example to us all.

Well I'm C-in-C Strike and I think you're a right w@nker!

Hengist

You are well off the mark this time. Apologise and never bother to darken PPRUNE again you repulsive creature.

From your previous posts it is not difficult to know that you are based at Odiham, are rear crew on the Chinook on 18 or 27 Sqn, probably ex 230 Sqn Pumas and can be easily identified by the huge chips on both shoulders.

I think I'll ask Rude Crewman who you are when I speak to him next. I'm sure a few of the boys would like to shake your hand.

HPT

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HPT,

I think Hengist was attempting a bit of satire, not expressing his personal opinion of Jenks. Hope life is treating you well.

P.S. Jenks, please accept a hearty slap on the back.

[ 14 February 2002: Message edited by: Ed Winchester ]</p>

Couldn't let the thread pass without adding my two penn'orth of support.

I think you'll find it hard to buy your own beer for quite a while.

Well, Victor killer of Hamilton infamy, are you effing surprised that anyone at a military base in November India wouldn't tell a civilian inquirer where Jenks could be found.........

.......and you have the effontery to quote Flight Safety?? Guess who's well publicised totally avoidable accident still features at the FLAC and FSup Course!!

Go away!!!

No, no BEags. Get off the fence and tell us what you REALLY think!

I am adding this to push this page back to the top of the thread.

Sorry, I had not read this topic prior to posting my reply to Ambler re SNCO Aircrew - shafted...

Gentlemen, let's be realistic. Those of us who know Jenks also know that he regularly writes letters to the Telegraph in the hope of one being published. Obviously he chooses politically topical subjects, as they have the best chance of publication. Now, he's finally succeeded, and it's caused a lot of commotion, despite some innaccuracies. He's Spec Aircrew, what are they going to do to him? Send him to NI?

[ 15 February 2002: Message edited by: Pub User ]</p>

To Tiger-mate,

No tales out of school but Jenks once saved 15 lives, including mine. I got the gong and all he got was a bollocking for a different incident which was in no way his fault. I think our Jenks's shoulders are broad enough to carry any ***** the heiarachy try and dump on him. What are they going to do - send him to Ireland?

If you read this Col say Hi to the missus for me...

M.J.

Still reckon you are the only one marching in step I see.

[ 16 February 2002: Message edited by: Art Field ]</p>

Jenks. I only wish that my command of the English language was as great as yours. You used all the right words and put them all in the right order! I take my hat off to you!!

Pub User

What were the inaccuracies?

The bit about how the crew was so vastly experienced that no unit today would be able to field a similar one.