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Forum: Military Aviation

15th Feb 2006, 18:47

Replies: 52

Military Forum?

Views: 8,867

Posted By DET1

Apologies if I have offended anyone with my...

Apologies if I have offended anyone with my statement. As stated before I have been in a long time, still love the job, work closely with aircrew and have enjoyed reading this forum. I believe it...

Forum: Military Aviation

14th Feb 2006, 18:28

Replies: 52

Military Forum?

Views: 8,867

Posted By DET1

Threads like this make me wonder why I am still...

Threads like this make me wonder why I am still in after 30 years. Yes we are here to support the 'aircrew', but hey, without us you are stuffed, yes you can fly into wherever, some of the time, you...

Forum: Military Aviation

21st Jan 2006, 15:02

Replies: 36

Hi all

Views: 4,900

Posted By DET1

These days the Pilot Officers/Fg Officers bring...

These days the Pilot Officers/Fg Officers bring the FS/WO their tea in the morning.

Forum: ATC Issues

14th Jan 2006, 15:34

Replies: 32

Handover already cleared to land

Views: 3,478

Posted By DET1

Re: Handover already cleared to land

'Anal retenttive & visit the SMO', must have touched a nerve. Over 25 years in, have been told am fairly good at my job, unit instructor, standards etc. Like to think I do my job fairly. I wont...

Forum: ATC Issues

12th Jan 2006, 21:47

Replies: 32

Handover already cleared to land

Views: 3,478

Posted By DET1

Re: Handover already cleared to land

The Talkdown controller unfortunately would have just lost his ticket as you have to have passed a clearance before 2 miles. If he had said 'cleared to land 2 miles' fine but not the other way...

Forum: Military Aviation

12th Jan 2006, 19:44

Replies: 168

Imminent strike at RAF Shawbury?

Views: 27,835

Posted By DET1

Re: Imminent strike at RAF Shawbury?

Maybe old Ronnie Reagan had an idea after all. Sack them all and then reemploy the ones who want to work for the contract they signed. Some sympathy but not a lot. PS if some of the company...

Forum: Military Aviation

8th Jan 2006, 09:03

Replies: 168

Imminent strike at RAF Shawbury?

Views: 27,835

Posted By DET1

Re: Imminent strike at RAF Shawbury?

In reply to 'they cant afford to live in Shropshire'. I have seen first hand the 'big boys tos club' that the ex mil pilots have become. It is laughable to suggest that these people cannot afford...

Forum: Military Aviation

5th Jan 2006, 16:10

Replies: 35

Pentagon to retire U-2 by 2011

Views: 4,479

Posted By DET1

Re: Pentagon to retire U-2 by 2011

Still regard it as one of the best platforms that I have ever come across. I know that there are 'problems' with the set up however they still get the job done. Not a lot you can do with a GH if...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

15th Dec 2005, 20:22

Replies: 332

Sqdn Ldr Ray Hanna AFC*

Views: 346,295

Posted By DET1

Ray Hannah Reds Tribute

Nice story on the BBC website regarding the tribute to Ray Hannah.

Forum: Military Aviation

8th Dec 2005, 09:42

Replies: 0

Balad Boi

Views: 1,415

Posted By DET1

Balad Boi

On the day that the BOI is released to the press into the Balad tragedy can I make a personal plea that the 'press' leave the families alone during this very sad time. I hope that the families and...

Forum: Military Aviation

1st Dec 2005, 16:22

Replies: 10

Vc10 Off Runway At Fairford

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Posted By DET1

Vc10 Off Runway At Fairford

Just heard that a VC10 has gone off the runway at Fairford. No other details. Hope everyone ok.

Forum: Military Aviation

15th Nov 2005, 20:51

Replies: 10

Amalgamating C130 Sqn's

Views: 2,068

Posted By DET1

Amalgamating C130 Sqn's

would there be any benefit to reducing the number of C130 sqn's to 2. 1 x 'J' and 1 x 'K'. 1 x Sqn Cdr each and 2 x Flt Cdr's each. One flight to be Strategic and one to be Tactical Apart from...

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