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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2024, 21:41
Replies: 89
Views: 25,718
Posted By Friedlander

Although it's been a while since I sat on a court...

Although it's been a while since I sat on a court martial, I do recall it being fairly normal for a 'member of the press' or two to be present. It doesn't take much for it to be picked up by the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2023, 12:29
Replies: 157
Views: 67,364
Posted By Friedlander

Well, if it's a B Model it can't have gone that...

Well, if it's a B Model it can't have gone that far. Something very fishy about this story.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2023, 21:37
Replies: 75
Views: 18,118
Posted By Friedlander

And 3 Wedgetails instead of 5 (but we are...

And 3 Wedgetails instead of 5 (but we are committed to getting the 5 radar systems).
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2023, 11:44
Replies: 61
Views: 11,955
Posted By Friedlander

My understanding too. The dual carriageway splits...

My understanding too. The dual carriageway splits there and the southbound side is pretty level and flat whilst the northbound side is anything but level. There are also 'conveniently located...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2023, 11:27
Replies: 51
Views: 16,704
Posted By Friedlander

Some sensible responses above and the point about...

Some sensible responses above and the point about the £1K being consolidated (and therefore pensionable) is spot on - the impact is a greater benefit at the bottom where it's really needed. Nice too...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2022, 11:23
Replies: 173
Views: 38,416
Posted By Friedlander

Contractorization, followed by the cry: "Where...

Contractorization, followed by the cry: "Where have all the chefs gone?"

Pay As You Dine, followed by the cry: "Where has all the food gone?"

The first of these short-sighted in an...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2022, 20:08
Replies: 31
Views: 7,574
Posted By Friedlander

I cannot say whether Wedge did or did not pull...

I cannot say whether Wedge did or did not pull the Y&B, but my initial view (based on statistics as much as anything else) was that an uncommanded ejection seemed extremely unlikely.

However, at...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2022, 19:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,543
Posted By Friedlander

The announcement may be new, but I believe the...

The announcement may be new, but I believe the UK's intent to enhance NATO ballistic missile defence capabilities was first announced in SDSR15.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2022, 16:51
Replies: 15
Views: 3,062
Posted By Friedlander

Whether it is or it isn't, in a single area of...

Whether it is or it isn't, in a single area of ops like the FI it makes sense to operate from well-found/hard surfaces during routine ops.
Harrier can land in a field, but routinely used runways;...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2021, 22:15
Replies: 292
Views: 66,788
Posted By Friedlander

What's the point? Most of the people around me...

What's the point? Most of the people around me received the link yesterday, after CAS had leaked the fact that the decision had already been made ... Master Aircrewman and Air Loadmaster will be...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2021, 22:01
Replies: 109
Views: 40,065
Posted By Friedlander

There are plenty of historical sites for stations...

There are plenty of historical sites for stations where such reminiscences take place. Why don't you join some and ask the former members of the WRAF what they think?
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2021, 09:50
Replies: 79
Views: 14,641
Posted By Friedlander

It's all in the Crest!

Seems clear to me:
https://www.raf.mod.uk/sites/raf-beta/cache/file/669DF22C-8C80-4712-B1280EA76DE8F662_source.png

I think most RAF stations are similarly named.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2021, 22:32
Replies: 41
Views: 16,699
Posted By Friedlander

Talking I have to say that I am really worried about the...

I have to say that I am really worried about the Space Command pseudo brevet (or whatever we're calling it) as that's a whole load more people at Air Command who will be unable to remove their wooly...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2021, 16:20
Replies: 13
Views: 6,376
Posted By Friedlander

... well it's not like they don't have enough of...

... well it's not like they don't have enough of them.

I am not sure whether the BEADWINDOW codes are still in use - the only time I've ever heard it is in a social setting and even then only in...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2021, 16:21
Replies: 77
Views: 14,560
Posted By Friedlander

DIALECT?

We had a piece of ESM kit in the old R30 (Temporary Ops Room) at Neatishead, I think it was supposed to be from a Vulcan.

If memory serves, it was referred to as DIALECT ... I never heard it...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2021, 15:41
Replies: 56
Views: 12,593
Posted By Friedlander

Bizarre, just bizarre. Whatever the quotes are...

Bizarre, just bizarre. Whatever the quotes are for the Boulmer CRC and RAFU Swanwick, I'll wager the members of those units are as confused as I am about the reasoning behind this decision - and I...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2021, 21:11
Replies: 69
Views: 19,986
Posted By Friedlander

Resignation Letter

Text of the Letter:Johnny Mercer's resignation letter in fullIt is with a heavy heart that I am forced to offer my resignation from your government.

I am very proud of the small team in the Office...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2021, 19:08
Replies: 69
Views: 19,986
Posted By Friedlander

Given the timing, I presume he didn't want any...

Given the timing, I presume he didn't want any publicity for the cause.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2021, 18:59
Replies: 69
Views: 19,986
Posted By Friedlander

Johnny Mercer Resigns

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-56823348
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2021, 20:36
Replies: 32
Views: 8,727
Posted By Friedlander

By the time I went through (1989), the book was...

By the time I went through (1989), the book was entitled Customs, Etiquette and Social Responsibilities (CESR).
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2021, 21:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,050
Posted By Friedlander

I am aware of the way in which the dyed (or not)...

I am aware of the way in which the dyed (or not) fuel is injected into the jet efflux. Is there only one type of smoke pod (three-colour)? I don't know, but someone on here will.

The only point...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2021, 20:58
Replies: 12
Views: 2,050
Posted By Friedlander

Maybe it's not the pods which are the issue but...

Maybe it's not the pods which are the issue but the dye system. It's a dirty and horrid job preparing the dyes, done in a special facility to prevent spillage to the environment and with extraction...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2021, 20:56
Replies: 58
Views: 21,402
Posted By Friedlander

Why would they? In the current climate, I cannot...

Why would they? In the current climate, I cannot see the RAF operating a single type like that, and a whole sqn with one A321 and a rotary taxi?

Of course, if the politicians had bought a 737,...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2021, 20:51
Replies: 76
Views: 22,062
Posted By Friedlander

One to oversee the flying and station support...

One to oversee the flying and station support functions, the other to keep an eye on the RAF Regiment!?

Too soon?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2021, 21:45
Replies: 22
Views: 6,321
Posted By Friedlander

Yes, but not all of it by any means, and I expect...

Yes, but not all of it by any means, and I expect the SFA will continue to be available long after Scampton is closed.

We were offered SFA there long after much of the housing had been sold off -...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2021, 15:50
Replies: 22
Views: 6,321
Posted By Friedlander

At the moment there is an ATC service of sorts...

At the moment there is an ATC service of sorts (though, as I understand it the actual services apart from the visual are provided by Waddington). Waddington is pretty close to Scampton at 5000ft and...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2012, 07:23
Replies: 34
Views: 6,614
Posted By Friedlander

Private Eye - Mil Housing and the Mil Covenant

From Private Eye No 1308 (24 Feb - 8 Mar 12)

Mortar attack

THE government's much-heralded "armed forces covenant" is already being broken by the failure to address the dismal condition of...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2008, 21:09
Replies: 159
Views: 22,051
Posted By Friedlander

MoD Hiring Laptops?

I understand MoD is now hiring laptops!

Despite best efforts, there are still a few laptops left in MB, but the recent ill-thought-out directives (issued with the aim of covering Swiss...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2007, 17:56
Replies: 29
Views: 4,269
Posted By Friedlander

Ooh, no posts for ages and ages and now 2 at...

Ooh, no posts for ages and ages and now 2 at once!

I remember the Dog Handlers at a certain Unit at which I served - they thought they were the dogs' danglies (sorry), and constantly went on about...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2007, 17:42
Replies: 1,339
Views: 342,556
Posted By Friedlander

I don't often feel the need to post, but this JPA...

I don't often feel the need to post, but this JPA system is really getting me down at the moment.

At first sight, one might suspect that the post by O_T_T_B is made-up, but having received this in...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2005, 20:34
Replies: 96
Views: 20,513
Posted By Friedlander

I would have thought he'd have more important...

I would have thought he'd have more important things to worry about .... :(

What was the point of removing the sign? I would have thought being their Station Commander something to be proud of....
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2005, 20:19
Replies: 96
Views: 20,513
Posted By Friedlander

CRC When?

Thought I saw this a while back and didn't want to start a new thread - so, if what I read on other threads is true, when is Scampton CRC going to actually start doing business?

And will it use...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2005, 08:59
Replies: 6
Views: 3,442
Posted By Friedlander

Reading between the lines here, no problem -...

Reading between the lines here, no problem - surely this was all insured?

FL
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