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Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2020, 18:05
Replies: 24
Views: 10,258
Posted By Banana Boy

I too support the Dutch operation to recover...

I too support the Dutch operation to recover parts of this Downham Market Stirling.

Some years ago, whilst still serving, I had the privilege to attend a ceremony commemorating the crash of a...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2019, 12:50
Replies: 29
Views: 7,488
Posted By Banana Boy

Guilty of thread drift...but linked to the threat...

Guilty of thread drift...but linked to the threat of losing a much loved SD hat. I have often wondered what will happen when our dear Queen passes on the monarch’s title to her son or grandson. Will...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2016, 20:11
Replies: 240
Views: 56,086
Posted By Banana Boy

Dear Nugget 90, Well written. I hope that...

Dear Nugget 90,

Well written. I hope that someone takes up the cause and that you do get your medal. You deserve it just as much as anyone.

BB
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2016, 20:01
Replies: 240
Views: 56,086
Posted By Banana Boy

....my bet is that everyone's service record is...

....my bet is that everyone's service record is kept long enough to see who qualified!

BB
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2016, 19:43
Replies: 240
Views: 56,086
Posted By Banana Boy

It would seem that none of us dispute that the...

It would seem that none of us dispute that the requisite time in uniform deserves the medal. The main argument seems to be the cost to finance the medal for all qualifying cases if there were not an...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2016, 19:38
Replies: 240
Views: 56,086
Posted By Banana Boy

LJ, You are perfectly correct in my case,...

LJ,

You are perfectly correct in my case, left Regular service in 2008 after 22.5 years, had an overlapping start date in the Reserves, ready to go. Am still serving, with a continuous commission...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2016, 20:12
Replies: 26
Views: 7,396
Posted By Banana Boy

....great job, but missed out Op DESERT FOX! ...

....great job, but missed out Op DESERT FOX! (12(B) Sqn, Dec 98)

BB
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2015, 19:34
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,762,118
Posted By Banana Boy

Wyton to Wittering

Bobward,

The best guess is that Tutor flying will transfer from Wyton to Wittering sometime next month. However, there may be a delay in being able to fly cadets as the cadet rooms are unlikely to...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2014, 21:44
Replies: 152
Views: 30,089
Posted By Banana Boy

WW2 Aircrew Sidearms

Many thanks for all your replies to my earlier question.

It looks as though there was an element of personal choice for WW2 RAF aircrew regarding whether or not they flew with a weapon, and it...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2014, 20:16
Replies: 152
Views: 30,089
Posted By Banana Boy

WW2 Aircrew Sidearms

At risk of going slightly off piste...

What was the RAF policy regarding aircrew sidearms during WW2? The movies would certainly indicate that German aircrew flying over England carried a Luger. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2014, 19:11
Replies: 11
Views: 3,341
Posted By Banana Boy

I'm ex-234 aircrew as a stude and staff. Is the...

I'm ex-234 aircrew as a stude and staff. Is the reunion open to all, if so, what's the plan?

BB
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2014, 19:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,469
Posted By Banana Boy

Thanks Whopity, I think I might just get way...

Thanks Whopity,

I think I might just get way with it then! A seminar this time, and then perhaps by the time 3 years have elapsed, we might have got some military credits in place to permit a CFS...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2014, 19:06
Replies: 9
Views: 2,469
Posted By Banana Boy

Thanks for all the helpful replies, chaps. ...

Thanks for all the helpful replies, chaps.

I think BEagle has confirmed what I feared; post-LASORS, my RAF Tutor QFI status and CFS standardisation does not count for anything.

Yes, I get the...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2014, 20:15
Replies: 9
Views: 2,469
Posted By Banana Boy

FI(A) Revalidation - CFS?

I have almost reached the 3 year anniversary of gaining my FI(A) qual, so it is time to revalidate. I hold a current QFI category on the Tutor and was hoping that I would be able to produce my CFS...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2013, 21:05
Replies: 78
Views: 26,506
Posted By Banana Boy

Yes, I looped the Buccaneer, but like 45-25-25,...

Yes, I looped the Buccaneer, but like 45-25-25, just the once!

End of first tour, overconfident and tasked with flying a Bucc on it's last trip before it was to be scrapped, I decided that there...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2013, 20:40
Replies: 95
Views: 25,542
Posted By Banana Boy

He's annoying me....keeps mentioning 'Culrose'. ...

He's annoying me....keeps mentioning 'Culrose'. Could someone not have stressed the 'd'?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2012, 20:41
Replies: 760
Views: 373,687
Posted By Banana Boy

Hello Coff, Thanks for giving me an insight...

Hello Coff,

Thanks for giving me an insight into the kindly AEF pilot who gave me my first ever trip in a RAF ac. The fact that I can still remember his name (spoken over the intercom) when I...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2012, 19:40
Replies: 760
Views: 373,687
Posted By Banana Boy

Smile One day in 1977, as a young, spotty, long-haired...

One day in 1977, as a young, spotty, long-haired BB, I waddled out to a Chipmunk at Manston for my first AEF trip. 20 mins later, having had an introduction to aeros over Pegwell Bay, (with I think...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2011, 20:36
Replies: 136
Views: 36,874
Posted By Banana Boy

Northern Divs

......landing at Aberdeen Dyce yesterday, it appeared that an runway extension to the north was in progress. An extra 3000 feet to the existing LDA would help make it suitable as a fast jet div if...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2009, 19:28
Replies: 23
Views: 8,645
Posted By Banana Boy

Fixed Cross, Wub et al, Thank you for...

Fixed Cross, Wub et al,

Thank you for assisting in putting some flesh on the bones of this story. It does sound as though the Hunter Boys had a wild old time. I do like the snake touch -...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2009, 20:36
Replies: 23
Views: 8,645
Posted By Banana Boy

Yes, Advo. It was the 'Banana Jet' for me. ...

Yes, Advo. It was the 'Banana Jet' for me. Happy days!

...234, I think died and became 208 following the demise of the Buccaneer.

But, I cannot believe a whole Sunday has nearly passed and...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2009, 11:30
Replies: 23
Views: 8,645
Posted By Banana Boy

...Would be interested to know what happened to...

...Would be interested to know what happened to both Eva AND her knickers....no takers so far in uncovering the truth. Let's see, captured in 1973 by let's say a 25 year-old pilot? That means we...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2009, 08:40
Replies: 23
Views: 8,645
Posted By Banana Boy

Supersonic Knickers

Okay, Chaps. It's nearly Christmas, so how about a bit of trivia?

I was moving house in the summer and happened across a photo taken in the 234 Sqn crewroom at RAF Brawdy. It must have been a...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2009, 12:33
Replies: 5
Views: 2,707
Posted By Banana Boy

Cool RAF Coltishall Sex Offenders' Prison

BBC Look East yesterday broke the news that the prison to be built on the old RAF Coltishall site is to house 'sex offenders'. Who says that HMG doesn't have a sense of humour!:)
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2009, 11:55
Replies: 70
Views: 40,295
Posted By Banana Boy

Like tu chan go, I had the honour to fly both...

Like tu chan go, I had the honour to fly both types...and his comments about separating the flying / going to war issues are spot on. I wouldn't fancy a high threat MEZ pen in the Bucc, (not really...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2007, 15:07
Replies: 39
Views: 6,759
Posted By Banana Boy

Firey and Others, Thanks for the good...

Firey and Others,

Thanks for the good snippets on this thread. I will post any positive experience from PMA regarding early release....if I get out!

BB
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2007, 16:48
Replies: 39
Views: 6,759
Posted By Banana Boy

Defence Related Employment?

Sorry to jump in on this thread, but I have a genuine interest. If going to a defence related job, is there a get out of jail earlier clause? It may be just what I need to know.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2007, 20:29
Replies: 12
Views: 2,609
Posted By Banana Boy

Good stuff, Brooksey! They were, without...

Good stuff, Brooksey!

They were, without doubt the happiest days. A JP on 208, no powers of auth...just hours of fun. Nothing since has come close.

I'm still waiting for your book.....?

BB
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2007, 12:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,293
Posted By Banana Boy

JPA may work better for those with it available...

JPA may work better for those with it available on a nearby desk, but for many of us who can only gain access through a slow dial-up connection in another building, it is the biggest waste of time in...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2007, 18:48
Replies: 1,339
Views: 342,706
Posted By Banana Boy

Avtur - Well said. After 9 months of suffering...

Avtur - Well said. After 9 months of suffering JPA, I can see only a deterioration in the conditions it has brought. Initially I was even prepared to give JPA the benefit of the doubt, after all,...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2006, 19:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,589
Posted By Banana Boy

JPA Security - Should I be concerned?

Having spoken to the JPA 'Help' Desk a few times it is clear that the operatives have little military knowledge....which begs the question, 'Who are they?' Do they have any background checks imposed,...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2006, 19:54
Replies: 16
Views: 3,652
Posted By Banana Boy

We all know that the capped actuals are a pain...

We all know that the capped actuals are a pain for everyone, including the auditors.

Any idea why we have limited the return to rates to FSIs only? Why did sense not prevail across the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2006, 20:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,612
Posted By Banana Boy

I too have been shafted by the 50 mile single...

I too have been shafted by the 50 mile single journey cap. What constitutes 'exceptional circumstances'? Anybody succeeded on this clause?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2006, 20:13
Replies: 1,339
Views: 342,706
Posted By Banana Boy

I am one of 'those individuals' suffering the GPD...

I am one of 'those individuals' suffering the GPD / NPD entries. For the last 3 months, my pay statements have always run to 3 pages with contradictory and cancelling entries. I'm so bloody...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2006, 20:50
Replies: 35
Views: 5,050
Posted By Banana Boy

Angry I'm lucky enough to be serving overseas. I...

I'm lucky enough to be serving overseas.
I have no access to JPA without driving 100+ miles. Imagine the excitement of engineering a day off work to submit my travel claim at nearest UK support...
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