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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2017, 11:40
Replies: 132
Views: 35,938
Posted By Mick Strigg

Personal Security

Does one really want a big V on ones driving licence when renting a car in an "enemy" country? Are we not opening ourselves up to risk? As a Falklands Vet, I wouldn't like to advertise this fact in...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2016, 10:07
Replies: 198
Views: 89,274
Posted By Mick Strigg

Bremont, Bremont, Bremont, Bremont, Bremont,...

Bremont, Bremont, Bremont, Bremont, Bremont, Bremont, Bremont, Bremont, Bremont,

'Nuff said!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2016, 09:58
Replies: 70
Views: 19,719
Posted By Mick Strigg

I found it very difficult to leave after 35 years...

I found it very difficult to leave after 35 years of not knowing anything else. My emotions were rife, so much so that I declined all offers of "leaving do's" etc. as I knew that I wouldn't be able...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2016, 15:35
Replies: 58
Views: 26,675
Posted By Mick Strigg

Which Taranto Night Dinner may that be? Myself,...

Which Taranto Night Dinner may that be? Myself, I know of six that are taking place this November!
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2016, 13:00
Replies: 240
Views: 56,290
Posted By Mick Strigg

Bugger! I left full time service in 2013 so I do...

Bugger! I left full time service in 2013 so I do not qualify. I joined the Reserves the day after I left, but due to age constraints, I will not qualify for the Reserves Medal either. Therefore I...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2016, 11:30
Replies: 26
Views: 5,882
Posted By Mick Strigg

The tame Crab on 705 Naval Air Squadron at RNAS...

The tame Crab on 705 Naval Air Squadron at RNAS Culdrose always grew a full set...........because he could!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2016, 13:56
Replies: 172
Views: 50,161
Posted By Mick Strigg

It was always my understanding that when you...

It was always my understanding that when you leave the Army or RAF, you resign your commission and therefore you are not entitled to use your rank any longer.

As the Senior Service, when a RN...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2016, 13:43
Replies: 198
Views: 89,274
Posted By Mick Strigg

What about this Fleet Air Arm Bremont? What a...

What about this Fleet Air Arm Bremont? What a beaut! I love the FAA Zig-Zag engraved into the face
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2016, 08:08
Replies: 198
Views: 89,274
Posted By Mick Strigg

Buy British - Buy Bremont Their Military...

Buy British - Buy Bremont


Their Military special editions are particularly good
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2016, 08:32
Replies: 76
Views: 16,569
Posted By Mick Strigg

Disbandment!

Disbandment!
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2016, 09:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,473
Posted By Mick Strigg

It's a tale I'm afraid. I did know a SPIN...

It's a tale I'm afraid.


I did know a SPIN in the RN; Shortest Pilot In Nato!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2016, 09:18
Replies: 127
Views: 29,306
Posted By Mick Strigg

I suppose the good news is that Admiral Z will...

I suppose the good news is that Admiral Z will now be snapped up by industry and actually paid what he is worth, not a capped wage that for running a large multi-national company!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2016, 14:44
Replies: 127
Views: 29,306
Posted By Mick Strigg

It is criminal that Admiral Sir George was not...

It is criminal that Admiral Sir George was not selected. It doesn't matter that it was "our turn", he was just the right man for the job.

Very unusual for VCDS to step up one isn't it>?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2015, 10:32
Replies: 34
Views: 7,988
Posted By Mick Strigg

Don't knock this document, accept it as factually...

Don't knock this document, accept it as factually correct, so that the current SDSR can get rid of the JP's etc. and show that a saving has been made!


I think it's called creative accounting.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2015, 11:32
Replies: 134
Views: 24,117
Posted By Mick Strigg

Four Types, the clue is in the title; you are an...

Four Types, the clue is in the title; you are an ex-serviceman now. A civilian, a strawberry mivvy, the great unwashed. Get over it!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2015, 19:00
Replies: 80
Views: 40,425
Posted By Mick Strigg

Madbob, repairs are going well, but there was no...

Madbob, repairs are going well, but there was no "spare" engine. The Fly Navy Heritage Trust has had to buy one in kit form from the USA at the huge cost of £200,000! So please donate through...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2015, 12:05
Replies: 23
Views: 5,584
Posted By Mick Strigg

Thank you Hangarshuffle. I'm glad that there is...

Thank you Hangarshuffle. I'm glad that there is at least one other person that understands the reality of the defence world we live in.


I may have been harsh in my reply, but as an ex-FAA...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2015, 10:33
Replies: 23
Views: 5,584
Posted By Mick Strigg

I decided it would be nice, before I got too old,...

I decided it would be nice, before I got too old, to fly my Bulldog into VL for the Open Day - It is not an open day it is a full blown air display open to the general public; the third biggest...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Jun 2015, 12:56
Replies: 390
Views: 1,758,941
Posted By Mick Strigg

The world's rudest air travellers - Telegraph...

The world's rudest air travellers - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/11599320/The-worlds-rudest-air-travellers.html)
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Jun 2015, 12:54
Replies: 390
Views: 1,758,941
Posted By Mick Strigg

The worst cases of celebrity air rage - Telegraph...

The worst cases of celebrity air rage - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/11658753/The-worst-cases-of-celebrity-air-rage.html)
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2015, 08:20
Replies: 22
Views: 6,055
Posted By Mick Strigg

I left full time service in 2013 and since then,...

I left full time service in 2013 and since then, every month without fail, I have received a pay statement in the post telling me that the MOD has paid me £0.00 this month!

What a waste of time,...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2015, 10:50
Replies: 55
Views: 11,538
Posted By Mick Strigg

Can I ask why tactics, which are "Confidential"...

Can I ask why tactics, which are "Confidential" at least and normally "Secret", are being discussed in this open forum, particularly by serving members of HM Forces?


This thread should be locked...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2014, 11:19
Replies: 21
Views: 5,506
Posted By Mick Strigg

I understand that there is a sliding scale...

I understand that there is a sliding scale depending on the gap between the day you leave full time service to the day you start FTRS. It drops to zero after something silly like 437 days!
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2014, 12:59
Replies: 12
Views: 4,562
Posted By Mick Strigg

Did you see it? If not, it's on again at 0730...

Did you see it? If not, it's on again at 0730 Thursday on BBC2. There is always BBC iPlayer as well.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2014, 11:12
Replies: 12
Views: 4,562
Posted By Mick Strigg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0uFDlwCYAAK-Bz.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0uFDlwCYAAK-Bz.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2014, 14:19
Replies: 12
Views: 4,562
Posted By Mick Strigg

Tash, just watch the programme as Chris talks...

Tash, just watch the programme as Chris talks about the options he considered, including jumping out!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2014, 11:16
Replies: 12
Views: 4,562
Posted By Mick Strigg

Heads-Up: Sea Fury on BBC1 Close Calls

On Wednesday 29 October at 11:45am, BBC1 will be showing the programme "Close Calls". It will feature the fascinating story of how the CO of the Royal Navy Historic Flight heroically got the Sea...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2014, 07:14
Replies: 22
Views: 5,864
Posted By Mick Strigg

Keep her in the air Join the supporters...

Keep her in the air


Join the supporters club (http://www.fnht.co.uk/join-the-supporters-club.html)
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2014, 12:16
Replies: 41
Views: 11,102
Posted By Mick Strigg

Yes ShyTorque, but the RAN equivalent of...

Yes ShyTorque, but the RAN equivalent of Dartmouth, HMAS Cresswell, is on the shores of Jervis Bay and Captain's Beach has the whitest sand you have ever seen! No contest.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2014, 08:41
Replies: 41
Views: 11,102
Posted By Mick Strigg

In a bar, somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere, a...

In a bar, somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere, a Navy pilot and a Marine pilot are having a beer and enjoying some friendly banter.


An Army pilot walks in and the Navy & Marine pilots start to...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2014, 13:47
Replies: 60
Views: 19,424
Posted By Mick Strigg

But Coffman, RAF wings aren't gold, they are an...

But Coffman, RAF wings aren't gold, they are an off-blue or off-silver colour, best described by the Gunnery Sgt in "An Officer & a Gentleman":

I don't know but I've been told,
Navy Wings are...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2014, 13:38
Replies: 60
Views: 19,424
Posted By Mick Strigg

Let us just remember that all Naval uniforms...

Let us just remember that all Naval uniforms around the world are based on that of the Royal Navy when Britannia ruled the waves. Likewise the Air Forces of the world followed suit (pardon the pun),...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2014, 09:37
Replies: 1
Views: 1,587
Posted By Mick Strigg

702 NAS Disbandment

I have heard that 702 Sqn is disbanding in August. Does anyone know of any events taking place to mark this occasion?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2014, 07:40
Replies: 60
Views: 17,106
Posted By Mick Strigg

She will be displaying at Yeovilton Air Day on 26...

She will be displaying at Yeovilton Air Day on 26 July, so come and see her there!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2014, 07:38
Replies: 67
Views: 20,648
Posted By Mick Strigg

Coff, he joined the FAA when it was the "Fleet...

Coff, he joined the FAA when it was the "Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Air Force", before the Admiralty wrestled it back under their control and put members of the FAA back into the proper coloured...
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