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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2008, 14:52
Replies: 63
Views: 8,207
Posted By WIWOWessex

Noregrets I must question you assertion that...

Noregrets

I must question you assertion that Logistic Sqns are more focussed on supplying than storing.
Supplying what? Spares for aircraft? I don't think so, ever since we went over to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2008, 13:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,432
Posted By WIWOWessex

I think there's more chance the Armed Forces will...

I think there's more chance the Armed Forces will get a 50% pay rise than Merlins being based at Gutersloh! (oh for the good old days)

They may be sent on a det over there but it will not be a...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2007, 14:46
Replies: 231
Views: 22,086
Posted By WIWOWessex

Try This "Morning Scott" used to be...

Try This

"Morning Scott"

used to be part of the release questionnaire to get off the Falkland Islands
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2007, 14:47
Replies: 44
Views: 7,963
Posted By WIWOWessex

Tony B Liar was quoted as saying; "the art...

Tony B Liar was quoted as saying;

"the art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes"

maybe our glorious leaders in Main Building should take him up on his advice!!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2007, 22:54
Replies: 14
Views: 1,807
Posted By WIWOWessex

The fact that the government sold out to...

The fact that the government sold out to Annington and now pays £36m a year in rent whilst Annington sells of the surplus quarters says something!!! RIP OFF. The only people winning here is the city...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2007, 15:25
Replies: 18
Views: 3,234
Posted By WIWOWessex

Smile It gets worse....the South African Pumas went to...

It gets worse....the South African Pumas went to Romania to be de-modified to HC1 standard. That involved taking out lots of useful kit. I'm not sure but it might have included the Makela engines...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2007, 20:37
Replies: 201
Views: 34,907
Posted By WIWOWessex

Wokkameister- Its exactly your kind of single...

Wokkameister- Its exactly your kind of single minded "Chinook is the best aircraft in the world and anything else is c**p" thought processes that signify all thats bad about this forum.:ugh:

Wake...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2007, 20:26
Replies: 213
Views: 41,710
Posted By WIWOWessex

A MACR holds the Queens Warrant, awarded by the...

A MACR holds the Queens Warrant, awarded by the Secretary of State for Defence- therefore is a WARRANT OFFICER!!!!!!


Nuff said!
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2007, 18:18
Replies: 181
Views: 23,850
Posted By WIWOWessex

Done Good Luck Wiwow + Mrs Wiwow

Done

Good Luck

Wiwow + Mrs Wiwow
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2007, 15:11
Replies: 201
Views: 34,907
Posted By WIWOWessex

A Sea King has just completed a 2 min flight at...

A Sea King has just completed a 2 min flight at Boscombe with the new Carson blades and (I think) new gearbox.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2007, 11:20
Replies: 49
Views: 8,061
Posted By WIWOWessex

When the Army took over Abingdon in the mid 90s...

When the Army took over Abingdon in the mid 90s they ripped out all of thenewly installed single man JR accomodation and installed multi-man rooms. All of the OR MQs had recently benefitted from...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2006, 14:07
Replies: 48
Views: 6,923
Posted By WIWOWessex

Wink I agree totally, the whole occasion was very...

I agree totally, the whole occasion was very moving. The muster was, as usual, crisp and well drilled, a tribute to those who took part and organised the ceremony. Well done the Royal British...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2006, 15:04
Replies: 96
Views: 15,184
Posted By WIWOWessex

Chinook: 8 out of a 40 a/c fleet Merlin: 6...

Chinook: 8 out of a 40 a/c fleet

Merlin: 6 out of a 22a/c fleet

Puma: 4 out of a 36 a/c fleet

SK4: 6 out of a 30a/c fleet

Add the 4 extra Pumas bought from South Africa and the 6 SK...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2006, 23:30
Replies: 94
Views: 11,469
Posted By WIWOWessex

I think you'll find that its not only JR who's...

I think you'll find that its not only JR who's subject to question on the West Lothian affair. GB is MP for Kirkaldy!!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2006, 22:51
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By WIWOWessex

Ta muchly js:ok:

Ta muchly js:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2006, 22:19
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By WIWOWessex

Good piccies, what kind of camera were you using....

Good piccies, what kind of camera were you using. (I'm on the hunt for a new one):ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2006, 23:06
Replies: 42
Views: 5,173
Posted By WIWOWessex

I'm sorry but I've been watching this thread and...

I'm sorry but I've been watching this thread and there has been some v good points but what is this man on? either he's swallowed a Cranditz text book or he's talking b:mad: ks, or both!!
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2006, 13:27
Replies: 41
Views: 7,422
Posted By WIWOWessex

From the BBC website:- Foreign Office...

From the BBC website:-

Foreign Office Minister Kim Howells said he did not think that the British Army was overstretched.

Gen Patrick Cordingley, who was commander of the Desert Rats during...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2006, 16:09
Replies: 601
Views: 222,514
Posted By WIWOWessex

Mrs W and I send our heartfelt condolences to all...

Mrs W and I send our heartfelt condolences to all concerned.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2006, 23:08
Replies: 56
Views: 7,198
Posted By WIWOWessex

What a surprise...you missed the point. We all...

What a surprise...you missed the point. We all have things to be proud of and to commemorate. But once again some have to have the last word and to denegrate the contribution of others.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2006, 22:58
Replies: 56
Views: 7,198
Posted By WIWOWessex

Cool Banter mode on..... the fact that a couple of...

Banter mode on..... the fact that a couple of thousand navy wallahs kept out the froggy hordes has kept the RN dining out for centuries and deservedly so. The fact that between 1940 and 1944 the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2006, 22:49
Replies: 5
Views: 955
Posted By WIWOWessex

If I wasn't so sceptical I'd say you were...

If I wasn't so sceptical I'd say you were fishing!!
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2006, 22:09
Replies: 80
Views: 13,013
Posted By WIWOWessex

Thumbs up wokkawokka, hear hear. As you said, the...

wokkawokka, hear hear.

As you said, the main problem is that the people in the position to make the change won't do because by rocking the already unsteady boat, they will get their feet wet and...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2006, 15:58
Replies: 80
Views: 13,013
Posted By WIWOWessex

You are quite right, it has moved on and...

You are quite right, it has moved on and technology with it. However with the financial constraints and operational strain everyone in the JHC is having to cope with, all these flying currency...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2006, 15:21
Replies: 1
Views: 894
Posted By WIWOWessex

If he's got the necessary qs there should not be...

If he's got the necessary qs there should not be a problem. However, youir friend should remember that as the branch is now WSOp there is no guarantee that he will end up as a "Loadmaster", it may...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2006, 14:17
Replies: 114
Views: 16,353
Posted By WIWOWessex

This all smacks of delaying tactics. The...

This all smacks of delaying tactics. The announcement has been so long in coming out it wouldn't surprise me if they delayed the whole thing until next years AFPRB report. That way they can...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2006, 18:36
Replies: 245
Views: 72,359
Posted By WIWOWessex

Mrs W and I send our sincere condolences to all...

Mrs W and I send our sincere condolences to all the bereaved.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2006, 07:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,437
Posted By WIWOWessex

Harmony or not

Quote from a senior officer visiting a secret airbase in southern England -"Harmony is vital to the maintenance of morale and well being, there are very few exceeding the STC recommended period of 16...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2006, 13:34
Replies: 12
Views: 2,659
Posted By WIWOWessex

Devil The original idea to have us all dressed the same...

The original idea to have us all dressed the same was supposedly to stop ivan/slobodan/achmed from identifying the aircrew from the pongos.
The fact is the aircrew would stand out without the need...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2006, 17:35
Replies: 47
Views: 11,783
Posted By WIWOWessex

Thumbs down T:ok: he Apache is, without doubt, a very capable...

T:ok: he Apache is, without doubt, a very capable Anti-Tank platform and should be employed in that role. Sending it to Afghanistan is simply a way for General Melchet and his General staff to...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2006, 12:21
Replies: 23
Views: 5,214
Posted By WIWOWessex

Angel A 'bus' that has proved itself time and time...

A 'bus' that has proved itself time and time again in a whole range of theatres and without which the Army (bless their little cotton socks) could not operate!!
:D :\
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2006, 18:43
Replies: 47
Views: 11,783
Posted By WIWOWessex

It doesn't take a Tactics guru to work out that a...

It doesn't take a Tactics guru to work out that a Wocca at 100kts is easier to shoot down than one at 135!! Just because the latest thing fromn the Garage Door manufacturer in SW England is flying...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2006, 18:38
Replies: 38
Views: 8,632
Posted By WIWOWessex

It makes so much sense and is so true... There...

It makes so much sense and is so true...
There is absolutely no :mad: way anyone in the ivory towers is going to pay it any attention. After all why do away with such a fantastic old boys club!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2006, 18:11
Replies: 23
Views: 5,214
Posted By WIWOWessex

Can't lift a fairy cake with a gale on the nose.

They're in Afghanistan for the same reason that they're in Iraq.. Despite the fact that they can't lift a small fairy cake, at night, with a 25kt wind, the Army big wigs cannot stand to see a "JHC...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2006, 15:23
Replies: 26
Views: 5,382
Posted By WIWOWessex

Angel I don't know what the infrastructure at Lyneham...

I don't know what the infrastructure at Lyneham is like but Benson cannot sustain any more growth (Pumas from NI?). As it is if too many singlies are logged onto the net and playing CDs the lights...
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