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With others, and in the company of two ex-leaders, I watched the Reds at RIAT last year. Not good.. very large gaps, uneven formation keeping, and an upward burst?. Really disappointing; and the ex chaps kept shtum!
That said, an excellent TV production. |
Agreed, an excellent production. But it made me feel old, very old, when one of the 2019 season newbies mentioned (with no hint of irony, indeed with some pride) that he and his wife had a "vision board" in their kitchen, which in his case had had a picture of the Reds on it.
Can't imagine anyone of our generation having a "vision board" in their kitchen. There again, perhaps Beags had one - with a piccie of Section Officer Harvey on it ! |
You know you're old when the Flt Lt mate you got pissed with at happy hour is the AOC doing the PDA...
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Originally Posted by Floppy Link
(Post 10389531)
You know you're old when the Flt Lt mate you got pissed with at happy hour is the AOC doing the PDA...
Nice to see that 'young' Bunny Warren did so well for himself. Well, we were all younger twenty two years ago when we worked from the same building. |
I was, quite by chance in the hospitality tent at Kemble for the 40th anniversary of the Gnat and watched the then current team, surrounded by former leaders and team members. Lotts of "62 out there" and so on. Enlightening experience
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Originally Posted by jindabyne
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With others, and in the company of two ex-leaders, I watched the Reds at RIAT last year. Not good.. very large gaps, uneven formation keeping, and an upward burst?. Really disappointing; and the ex chaps kept shtum!
That said, an excellent TV production. We all thought they were magnificent.:) |
I thought the whole series came across very well; particularly Red 1 who showed a really good level of commitment, understanding, grit & compassion.
Not quite sure how much good all the hugging between senior female to junior males achieves? On hearing certain charges, objectivity might prove difficult. Overall, a "hit" with me. lsh :E |
Originally Posted by Tashengurt
(Post 10389147)
I don't remember so much hugging in the RAF?
Also, how did an LAC get on the reds?! |
I thought the whole programme was excellent (éclat!!). Good insight as to how that iconic team operates. Particularly impressed with Mr Ling going from a desk to PDA as Red 3 in 6 weeks. Bloody amazing and well deserving of the Honourable Company of Air Pilot's award he won last October.
Brilliant stuff - Well done everyone and thoughts are with the Family of Cpl Jonathan Bayliss (RIP). Good wishes for the future to all inc David Stark. |
phil9560
Good - I'm pleased to hear that. Quite possibly a different day and display. |
Originally Posted by thegypsy
(Post 10385930)
Just watched the latest which I recorded and somewhat disappointed to hear the leader pronounce schedule as skedule:rolleyes:
Got off a BA flight ( A320 ) where the F/O who was flying it stood by the door when we were offloading at LHR ( When did they start doing that? ) who likewise pronounced it as skedule. I probably embarrassed him by pointing out the errors of his ways poor lad. I keep hearing it on BBC too from people who should know better. |
Skedule, Train Station and now..... Stores!!
My wife advised me that she was going shopping. I had to remind her that was she actually going storing as there no shops left, only stores. Right, off now to buy the Haddock and Chips from the Chip Store..... Er, which way out?....
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Although in fairness a train station makes more sense than a railway station. Yes, agree about the hugging - both M-M and M-F - all a little weird for a couple of reasons. |
Slightly off track, but it is a Rumour Site. I followed a small convoy of civvy flatbed trucks carrying Red Arrows GSE to RAF Leeming yesterday. Hmmmm........................................
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Originally Posted by taxydual
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Slightly off track, but it is a Rumour Site. I followed a small convoy of civvy flatbed trucks carrying Red Arrows GSE to RAF Leeming yesterday. Hmmmm........................................
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Originally Posted by taxydual
(Post 10391110)
Slightly off track, but it is a Rumour Site. I followed a small convoy of civvy flatbed trucks carrying Red Arrows GSE to RAF Leeming yesterday. Hmmmm........................................
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Originally Posted by brakedwell
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Train Station get's my hackles up. I use to use a Railway Station.
Where’s your grammar? Down the Bingo? ;) |
Watching from this side of the pond with a certain sense of nostalgia and a good deal pride in the team. Perty did a stunning job of keeping the team on course to complete a fantastic season, which, without the incident, was going to be without a doubt a tasking season. The whole team deserve a well-earned BZ and I hope that some awards are in the offing come the end of the year... Bunny..how can you not have even a hint of grey???? Bastard ;O)) |
Red Arrows: Kings Of The Sky (USA Tour)
Should be very interesting and enjoyable. |
Same old, or something completely different to all the other RAFAT programmes? ;)
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