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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2022, 10:27
Replies: 15
Views: 6,177
Posted By spannermonkey

Speedy recovery to those injured.

Speedy recovery to those injured.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2022, 03:10
Replies: 58
Views: 11,020
Posted By spannermonkey

To all those who believe that the Minister...

To all those who believe that the Minister quoting 'Tornado' instead of 'Typhoon' is a heinous and unforgivable mistake can, l assume stand up in front of the world and state they have never made a...
Forum: Middle East
15th Dec 2019, 01:47
Replies: 31
Views: 56,818
Posted By spannermonkey

Does anyone have details of the higher EK salary...

Does anyone have details of the higher EK salary grades and what they equate to. i.e. what level would a senior manager, Director etc be.

Cheers SM
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2019, 12:30
Replies: 14
Views: 3,154
Posted By spannermonkey

RIP Sir Per Ardua

RIP Sir
Per Ardua
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2019, 12:55
Replies: 30
Views: 11,677
Posted By spannermonkey

Some really great pictures :ok: I still...

Some really great pictures :ok:

I still vividly remember going through Cosford on various courses in the 90's and the JPs that used to trundle around the airfield with instructors who would follow...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2019, 16:31
Replies: 95
Views: 29,910
Posted By spannermonkey

Well put Bob! In the the ideal world any...

Well put Bob!

In the the ideal world any recruitment campaign should/could start with a simple line such as 'we don't care about your sexual preference, gender, race religion or other criteria,...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2019, 12:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,062
Posted By spannermonkey

RIP SIr Per Ardua

RIP SIr
Per Ardua
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2019, 21:30
Replies: 157
Views: 45,037
Posted By spannermonkey

Never used to see one take off in the mornings...

Never used to see one take off in the mornings making a huge noise with a steep take off climb when I was on the way to school, but hey I was only a kid so I have no idea what I didn't see back then....
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2018, 15:45
Replies: 157
Views: 59,542
Posted By spannermonkey

BV, While I'm not of that breed (I chose the...

BV,

While I'm not of that breed (I chose the far more glorious life of engineering :ok:), even I can see what they offer in terms of flexibility.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2018, 22:39
Replies: 10
Views: 3,906
Posted By spannermonkey

Thumbs up Thanks TOFO, Before I saw your post this...

Thanks TOFO,

Before I saw your post this evening I had already sent the declaration back in the post - along with a formal letter of compliant. :-)
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2018, 14:39
Replies: 10
Views: 3,906
Posted By spannermonkey

Equiniti Pension Declaration

I just received a letter from Equiniti today with a request for a declaration to be completed for address and contact details. Normally I don’t have a problem with such things; however, what annoyed...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2018, 23:35
Replies: 157
Views: 59,542
Posted By spannermonkey

Statement - Not entirely correct Question...

Statement - Not entirely correct
Question response - No, not entirely correct

Happy? (question). Some people need to be a little less sensitive (statement).
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2018, 00:37
Replies: 157
Views: 59,542
Posted By spannermonkey

not exactly true

not exactly true
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2018, 14:28
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,940
Posted By spannermonkey

I'm of the same opinion, the issues that led to...

I'm of the same opinion, the issues that led to the current situation are unacceptable. Poor management of the fleet, a lack of accountability and disregard for airworthiness are things that in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2018, 10:12
Replies: 372
Views: 314,268
Posted By spannermonkey

This is exactly the sort of insensitive...

This is exactly the sort of insensitive opinionated tosh I refer to. You have no idea what caused the incident, yet in your self appointed authority you now believe the RAF will/should now review the...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2018, 01:59
Replies: 372
Views: 314,268
Posted By spannermonkey

I appreciate its all very interesting for those...

I appreciate its all very interesting for those of you who want to discuss the details of this incident, but like every other incident that quickly finds its way onto these pages - a little respect...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2018, 03:32
Replies: 25
Views: 11,469
Posted By spannermonkey

Had the privileged of attending a dining-in night...

Had the privileged of attending a dining-in night around 2007 when he was the top table guest of honour. Quite an amazing individual and very humbling to listen to his tales.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2016, 01:38
Replies: 43
Views: 9,223
Posted By spannermonkey

The one thing people seem to be focused on is...

The one thing people seem to be focused on is does Canada buy the F35 or the F18E -hmmm, ooooh, ahhhh shiny new things!!! Canada has benefited from a significant financial return in regard to work...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2016, 03:06
Replies: 18
Views: 5,327
Posted By spannermonkey

PF, Well done on getting through Selection. ...

PF,

Well done on getting through Selection.

It may be a moot point now given you have decided on the EngO route, but its never too late for a little more 'advice' to give you confidence in...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2016, 02:05
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,940
Posted By spannermonkey

Accountability

I'm curious, has it been clearly defined what the issues actually were that led to the aircraft being grounded for the past two years.

I understand there was an issue found with the controls of...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2015, 19:48
Replies: 43
Views: 9,029
Posted By spannermonkey

I was 'fortunate', if that's what you call...

I was 'fortunate', if that's what you call sending out lots of resumes and putting my details out there on job sites etc to have been headhunted by a company after I left the RAF.

They...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2012, 19:42
Replies: 27
Views: 5,969
Posted By spannermonkey

All good words and lots of advice so I will just...

All good words and lots of advice so I will just try to add what I’ve found. I left after 18 years and found my service background invaluable; I basically remained in the same field, albeit without a...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2012, 23:44
Replies: 19
Views: 15,038
Posted By spannermonkey

Also had the pleasure of meeting Geoffrey on a...

Also had the pleasure of meeting Geoffrey on a number of occasions and remember reading in his book that he used to put his feet on the top of the pedals so he could pull harder on the stick. Don’t...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2011, 16:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,323
Posted By spannermonkey

I was on AVM 12 - in early 1990, so would say...

I was on AVM 12 - in early 1990, so would say given they were chucking them through at a rate of around 1 every week or so the end of 89 was the time the first AVM course began.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2011, 05:31
Replies: 202
Views: 49,862
Posted By spannermonkey

A bonkers decision by a present gov backed up by...

A bonkers decision by a present gov backed up by a former who had little in the way of supporting vertical boneage!

Yes it’s a shame the MR2 has gone, but it was past its best and way past...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2011, 11:54
Replies: 17
Views: 2,579
Posted By spannermonkey

Also had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of...

Also had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of years ago at a formal dinner. Read his book and a few weeks later someone said he would actually be a guest at our dinner - great.

Happy returns
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2011, 12:16
Replies: 76
Views: 28,348
Posted By spannermonkey

I agree with the replies above, its not all doom...

I agree with the replies above, its not all doom and gloom on the outside, but I would add that aside from a few who 'fall into a great job the rest have to work to get what they want. Yes those from...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2010, 10:39
Replies: 160
Views: 36,501
Posted By spannermonkey

Just a small point, if the Harrier is to be...

Just a small point, if the Harrier is to be scrapped what happens to the 540 million paid to BAe for the life support of the aircraft, do they get to pay it back :}

As others have said, those...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Sep 2010, 01:55
Replies: 9
Views: 4,933
Posted By spannermonkey

Mikej41, check your PM's

Mikej41,

check your PM's
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2010, 21:07
Replies: 6
Views: 2,449
Posted By spannermonkey

My original question has now been answered thanks...

My original question has now been answered thanks to Gaz and Leon, Melchett, your link does not work, unless I is bein fick!
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2010, 12:28
Replies: 6
Views: 2,449
Posted By spannermonkey

Gaz, Many thanks, that would explain things....

Gaz,

Many thanks, that would explain things.

SM
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2010, 12:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,449
Posted By spannermonkey

Security Clearance

All,

Just a quick question that I am trying to find an answer to. What does SC stand for on a security clearance record, is it Security Cleared (whatever that would mean?), Secret or other. If...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2010, 12:40
Replies: 34
Views: 5,354
Posted By spannermonkey

Glad I no longer have to put up with the problems...

Glad I no longer have to put up with the problems you guys still have to. I have to admit in the 12 years that we used MQ's, both airman and officer types we only had one property that would be...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2009, 18:52
Replies: 126
Views: 31,778
Posted By spannermonkey

OK I'm going to bite. I left the RAF last...

OK I'm going to bite.

I left the RAF last year after 18 years as I could personally no longer put up with the lack of meaningful leadership from our lords and masters, along with the never ending...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2009, 15:44
Replies: 12
Views: 2,321
Posted By spannermonkey

Crab, You know it really is a case of...

Crab,

You know it really is a case of Duh!!what did they think would happen.

I think I still have the small poster from my wall with the words bang head here and a small cross :ugh: - ah bring...
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