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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2024, 17:56
Replies: 33
Views: 5,809
Posted By Herod

MRCA "Must Refurbish Canberras Again".

MRCA "Must Refurbish Canberras Again".
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2024, 22:14
Replies: 54
Views: 14,629
Posted By Janda

I have found out that PN was fine and in good...

I have found out that PN was fine and in good spirits at the end of last year. It seems my concerns were unfounded.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2024, 20:38
Replies: 20
Views: 4,315
Posted By Sue Vêtements

Russia managed it in only 2 years !!

Russia managed it in only 2 years !!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2024, 13:36
Replies: 20
Views: 4,315
Posted By NutLoose

I am waiting for the RAF to massage the figures...

I am waiting for the RAF to massage the figures with 500 plus Mavics... wings for everyone!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2024, 13:33
Replies: 20
Views: 4,315
Posted By NutLoose

Not if the Green Party are in power by then, you...

Not if the Green Party are in power by then, you cannot go around chopping branches off tree's you know, hugging will be permitted, but taking a saw to them... Tsk..Tsk..
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2024, 13:31
Replies: 20
Views: 4,315
Posted By NutLoose

We are talking MOD here, surely you mean from a...

We are talking MOD here, surely you mean from a Balloon basket in low Earth orbit?
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2024, 12:02
Replies: 35
Views: 6,038
Posted By superplum

No, give some to the steely-eyed Red Arrows,...

No, give some to the steely-eyed Red Arrows, that'll impress someone!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2024, 20:48
Replies: 62
Views: 11,335
Posted By Spunky Monkey

With the Norkers happily wanging missiles on a...

With the Norkers happily wanging missiles on a monthly basis towards Japan, there will be a lot of navel gazing in the West, while in Russia, China, Norkers and Iran, they will be laughing into their...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 17:45
Replies: 62
Views: 11,335
Posted By DaveReidUK

When asked to confirm that the test had involved...

When asked to confirm that the test had involved a dummy, the MoD stated that Grant Shapps had indeed been on board.

(credit: HIGNFY)
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 13:07
Replies: 62
Views: 11,335
Posted By Sue Vêtements

This was the bit that stood out for me: ...

This was the bit that stood out for me:



Well that's good to know
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2024, 15:34
Replies: 204
Views: 98,200
Posted By Wee Weasley Welshman

I have met her and talked to her and she was a...

I have met her and talked to her and she was a nice person with aviation and the Cadets evidently close to her heart,


That said she lacked any appreciation for the fact that wearing a military...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2024, 02:30
Replies: 167
Views: 22,952
Posted By T28B

I served in the Cold War. I did not get a medal...

I served in the Cold War.
I did not get a medal for doing so.
I am fine with that.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 07:29
Replies: 167
Views: 22,952
Posted By radar101

I agree with my late father. He got GSMs for...

I agree with my late father. He got GSMs for Cyprus and Aden. Anything else in his 28 year career was just work. After he retired from the RAF he never identified himself as a veteran - he got on...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2024, 22:19
Replies: 167
Views: 22,952
Posted By cheekychimp

Where's the laughing emoji when you need it?...

Where's the laughing emoji when you need it? Medals are awarded for 'Risk and rigour ' not going on the lash in West Germany for a few years.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2024, 20:02
Replies: 49
Views: 13,585
Posted By beardy

You have hit the nail on the head.

You have hit the nail on the head.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2024, 19:59
Replies: 49
Views: 13,585
Posted By 421dog

The guy who needs a wheelbarrow for his wedding...

The guy who needs a wheelbarrow for his wedding tackle….
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2024, 18:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,289
Posted By Exrigger

Is this of use, dated 26th March 1984: ...

Is this of use, dated 26th March 1984:

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=Last+sortie+for+Vulcan+K2&mid=56B48FEBE3C198BE188156B48FEBE3C198BE1881&FORM=VIRE
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Dec 2023, 12:47
Replies: 256
Views: 99,010
Posted By Nil_Drift

Traditionally, ignorant journalists have called...

Traditionally, ignorant journalists have called Sergeant and above "Senior RAF Officers", with no reference to the important "non-commissioned" bit. :ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2023, 21:10
Replies: 38
Views: 5,120
Posted By DuncanDoenitz

I think we were in the car behind yours, FB. The...

I think we were in the car behind yours, FB. The annual pilgrimage!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2023, 09:27
Replies: 206
Views: 53,595
Posted By NutLoose

Apart form my previous comments re why should we...

Apart form my previous comments re why should we be accommodating them in the first place, the other thing I see is the knock on effect.

The loss of a £300 million programme to bring wealth and...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2023, 07:38
Replies: 284
Views: 84,103
Posted By BEagle

Indeed. Michael Bates, who served as a Major...

Indeed. Michael Bates, who served as a Major with the Ghurkas in the Burma campaign.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2023, 19:18
Replies: 284
Views: 84,103
Posted By Video Mixdown

Agree completely. Those serving today deserve the...

Agree completely. Those serving today deserve the same respect we would have wanted. It is also unfair to judge individuals on the evidence of a heavily edited TV programme. We have no idea which...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2023, 08:13
Replies: 284
Views: 84,103
Posted By langleybaston

Fair enough ........ such awesome power, wind em...

Fair enough ........ such awesome power, wind em up, watch em go, ZAP them!
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2023, 15:27
Replies: 592
Views: 193,358
Posted By bugged on the right

I look forward to the Global Majority being as...

I look forward to the Global Majority being as productive as the Global Minority so we can put our feet up and take it easy.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2023, 15:01
Replies: 592
Views: 193,358
Posted By Biggus

The majority of people in this country aren't...

The majority of people in this country aren't trans. Can we expect to see more emphasis placed on the will of the "majority" in this particular situation...?

Thought not!
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2023, 14:44
Replies: 592
Views: 193,358
Posted By oldmansquipper

Devil Talking of rampant wokism…..(and ever so slightly...

Talking of rampant wokism…..(and ever so slightly off piste)

consider this phrase:

'The Global Majority’


According to my Veterans Breakfast date , this is the latest PC buzphraze....
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2023, 22:12
Replies: 592
Views: 193,358
Posted By langleybaston

It is probably also true that the day you enter...

It is probably also true that the day you enter the gate your opinion is hot air: KRs Rule OK.
How long before the King's Colour Squadron ceases to excel with its impeccable appearance and drill?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2023, 18:36
Replies: 592
Views: 193,358
Posted By Shadwell the old

Standards

I have read this thread with interest. Cards on the table, I am 71, retired and served from 17 to 55 years old with a 3 year gap. So I no doubt fall into the category of an old fart, who knows...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2023, 10:48
Replies: 51
Views: 17,407
Posted By H Peacock

What’s the betting that the heavies get airborne...

What’s the betting that the heavies get airborne ridiculously early to have their lunch in the Hold? 🤔
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 10:25
Replies: 310
Views: 101,582
Posted By BEagle

Recruiters were rather more plentiful 'back in...

Recruiters were rather more plentiful 'back in the day'! At my prep school, a young pilot from Chivenor enthralled us one summer evening with the various things he'd brought with him - flying suit,...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2023, 12:48
Replies: 84
Views: 18,500
Posted By Thud_and_Blunder

Tony Blair made sure that his...

Tony Blair made sure that his annoyingly-competent (to Bliar) Defence Minister was neatly taken out of UK mainstream politics by getting him made the 10th Secretary General of NATO - Rishi Sunak...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2023, 12:12
Replies: 84
Views: 18,500
Posted By esscee

Considering BW regularly tops the Conservative...

Considering BW regularly tops the Conservative loyalists polls then you can see why the current PM might want to remove an opponent by getting him to go as next NATO boss. Won't save Tories at next...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2023, 10:44
Replies: 310
Views: 101,582
Posted By Bob Viking

GSA

The story of your daughter is desperately sad and the Corporal in question is an idiot who has no idea what they were taking about.

I can relate a similar story though. I was on holiday with my...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2023, 11:20
Replies: 24
Views: 9,099
Posted By John Nichol

That story isn't in the book FB - though I...

That story isn't in the book FB - though I remember very well reading the Accident Summary (& possibly Air Clues?). Very sad case.
Needless to say, it was possible to cover only a fraction of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2023, 17:59
Replies: 24
Views: 9,099
Posted By RetiredBA/BY

Ordered your book John. I ejected from a JP IN...

Ordered your book John.
I ejected from a JP IN 1963, ( Dual, my QFI ordered me to eject, I did not hesitate ! ) things didnt go exactly to plan but I survived, just !
60 years ago on April 18 the,...
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