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Nutloose
I did, twice.
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This was in the days when we had aircraft.
If anyone has a copy of the picture, that would be great as it shows where everyone fits in to get the aircraft airborne. It even had some RAF Regt in it... |
I fear the one that made me cut out the coupon and start the process was one of the "Deserved it" series of circa early 1963 with, I think, a very moody Vulcan-by-night picture. Terribly effective at the time, I recall, but sometime later, having had a quick look at the interior of same on a Nav School visit to Finningley, I decided that I was probably cut out for the more expansive interiors of the AT Force .... and never looked back. But I repeat, it was that damned ad that made me do it! 50 years on, no regrets at all.
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I only went to St Helens for some new shoes...
The Army spoof made me think of Billy Connolly lampooning the tv adverts of the time.. My names Private XXXXX and I earn 25 quid a week. You can buy thousands of smarties for 25 quid a week.. |
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Great adverts ( i did like the two Everests in 3 minutes video)
What I don't understand is why did they need to advertise. I thought they had 9,000 applicants for every seat. Surely better to spend the money on better selection. Was it just inter service rivalry, who has the best advert. Anyone got that pic of the two boysflying around the playground with their arms out and the line 'no one played accountants in school yard' |
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What I don't understand is why did they need to advertise In the late 70s when I was on recruiting the officer and aircrew ads also had a flow-on effect for the very high requirement for ground trades. Many was the starry-eyed lad that came through my doors wanting to be a Harrier pilot and was signed up for RAF Policeman (and even then we probably had to fudge the aptitude scores to meet the target!) |
and even then we probably had to fudge the aptitude scores to meet the target ! |
Ice and a slice with the B&T Willard ? Nah, I just look back and laugh. At it, not with it. |
Marvellous selection of recruitments ads from 1919 onwards here:
Raf Recruit RAF Tradesmen 1919 RAF Tradesmen In 1952 the quote below was the blurb accompanying an aircrew ad. Just think one could earn over £1,000 a year (including marriage allowance)! There's a place for you in the RAF In the air or on the ground.Keeping pace with the world to-day comes easily to these young men. At the age of 26 they can be earning over £1,000 a year (including marriage allowance). Their aircraft - a Canberra - is supreme amongst today's operational jet bombers. Their choice-of career, in which high pay rewards high endeavour, is given direction and purpose by the honour of The Queen's Commission. Compare their prospects with yours. Measure their daily life against your own. Then find out how you could be one of them through a Permanent, Short Service or National Service commission. |
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Nutty ... I understand this was the alternate picture for that Rock Ad :}
http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/...r/images-8.jpg |
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/ROBIN-DAY-lar...5Ug~~60_58.JPG
Hmmm 9 aircraft remaining, were nearly there now.. |
Note .. No helicopters :}
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In 1956 whilst still at college I thought the Meteor NF 14s were the most attractive aircraft I had ever seen! :sad:
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Nutloose,
RAF Regiment in blue Hairy Mary's and shirt and tie, but at least his helmet was camouflaged. And I am talking about his tin hat! |
He does look like his hairy Mary's are itching like hell in the heat :)
Still could be worse, we could be batting for the other teams... Looks like the nurse isn't getting a look in. http://www.vinmag.com/online/media/g...war-poster.jpg |
Fag Day ... Really !
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