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Forum: ATC Issues
27th Dec 2023, 13:15
Replies: 14
Views: 1,641
Posted By Fatjoff

I worked at Church Fenton 1986-89, and the radar...

I worked at Church Fenton 1986-89, and the radar was an ACR430.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2023, 08:38
Replies: 35
Views: 5,591
Posted By Fatjoff

I had my payment moved to the end of the month...

I had my payment moved to the end of the month wef July just gone. So yes, it can be done.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2023, 12:30
Replies: 30
Views: 8,535
Posted By Fatjoff

We're in a similar position where I work. The...

We're in a similar position where I work. The majority of MOD staff need to be cleared beyond DV, and we don't let them start until the SIS (who are now responsible for that portion) grants that...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2022, 11:56
Replies: 91
Views: 27,420
Posted By Fatjoff

Harrier forward det to Tromso, Norway way up...

Harrier forward det to Tromso, Norway way up above the Arctic circle, Feb 1986. Snow blizzards. Harriers back home waiting for a decent forecast before setting off.

Det cdr to me: get out there...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2022, 11:35
Replies: 29
Views: 9,289
Posted By Fatjoff

That's a rather scathing remark. Care to...

That's a rather scathing remark. Care to elaborate?
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2021, 11:14
Replies: 74
Views: 15,899
Posted By Fatjoff

I always sing the national anthem with one...

I always sing the national anthem with one exception: when I am in uniform with my hat on. That's because i'll be saluting, it it wouldn't be seemly to sing and salute at the same time.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2021, 11:15
Replies: 70
Views: 20,338
Posted By Fatjoff

I'm more concerned with how the young officer is...

I'm more concerned with how the young officer is sporting the forage cap. Surely tilted to the right, not the left? Or have I been wearing mine incorrectly for 30 years?
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2021, 11:55
Replies: 254
Views: 50,504
Posted By Fatjoff

Scope jockey. I like it. Let's do it!

Scope jockey. I like it. Let's do it!
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2021, 11:41
Replies: 72
Views: 18,125
Posted By Fatjoff

When I was doing my air traffic training at...

When I was doing my air traffic training at Shawbury in '83, one of my fellow trainees had the number plate ending in RAF.

But he was RN!
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2021, 11:52
Replies: 227
Views: 82,011
Posted By Fatjoff

Sorry, but the college closed many years ago. I...

Sorry, but the college closed many years ago. I moved to Ripon in 2002, and it had already been closed a good few years.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2021, 11:49
Replies: 20
Views: 8,981
Posted By Fatjoff

"The aircraft was commissioned in response to an...

"The aircraft was commissioned in response to an Urgent Operational Requirement for an Airborne Stand-off Radar (ASTOR) during Operation HERRICK in Afghanistan in 2008."

I thought it was conceived...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2020, 11:48
Replies: 48
Views: 14,548
Posted By Fatjoff

"how junior soldiers face punishment unless they...

"how junior soldiers face punishment unless they include politically-correct 'mantras' on their annual self-assessment forms.

"Self assessment? does the Army do that sort of thing? No such thing...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2019, 12:42
Replies: 24
Views: 10,718
Posted By Fatjoff

"Vu qu'il n'y a pas de conflit depuis la deuxième...

"Vu qu'il n'y a pas de conflit depuis la deuxième guerre mondiale je ne vois pas l'utilité à payer ses super pilotes à s'amuser avec notre argent….."

Reading through the comments after the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2019, 11:27
Replies: 29
Views: 7,523
Posted By Fatjoff

When I joined up in 1983, Snaiths at RAFC were...

When I joined up in 1983, Snaiths at RAFC were selling Bates' hats. And I bought a brand new Bates for my wedding in 1991, and I still wear it to this day for No 1 events. I particularly liked the...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2019, 08:23
Replies: 75
Views: 33,997
Posted By Fatjoff

Just watched it on the BBC. I thought it was a...

Just watched it on the BBC. I thought it was a good piece of TV, though sadly again no mention of the annual commemorative service which will take place the following Sunday. Tony does an excellent...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2019, 12:02
Replies: 75
Views: 33,997
Posted By Fatjoff

You probably don't know, but RAFA organizes a...

You probably don't know, but RAFA organizes a memorial every year on the nearest Sunday, to which the USAF sends a representation from RAF Menwith Hill, with a senior officer laying a wreath. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2018, 11:18
Replies: 14
Views: 5,547
Posted By Fatjoff

I'm not aware of that. I can't see it on the...

I'm not aware of that. I can't see it on the reserves site. Do you have a link?
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2017, 08:15
Replies: 74
Views: 12,396
Posted By Fatjoff

For what it's worth, I'd like to add to this...

For what it's worth, I'd like to add to this debate. When I transferred to FTRS 4 years ago, I joined RAFA. Fair to say, it was due to a bit of pressure from a couple of old guys I know in town who...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2016, 17:41
Replies: 0
Views: 1,559
Posted By Fatjoff

Pateley Bridge

Big up to the GR4 that overflew Pateley Bridge this morning at 1117, during a memorial service which Pateley always holds on the 11th. All eyes looked skywards at the roar, but unfortunately you...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2016, 20:21
Replies: 8
Views: 3,076
Posted By Fatjoff

Thanks PN. I asked Leeming and Valley in my...

Thanks PN. I asked Leeming and Valley in my capacity as a serving officer, not as a FOI request. And knowing how FOI requests are welcomed ( I get them from time to time) I wouldn't have wanted to...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2016, 19:28
Replies: 8
Views: 3,076
Posted By Fatjoff

Help required to trace aircraft

Fellow pruners


I wonder if anyone out there is able to help trace aircrew who flew over Scotland last December.


I am currently stationed in North Yorkshire west of Harrogate where the...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2014, 18:23
Replies: 4
Views: 2,477
Posted By Fatjoff

Thanks. A great idea to contact JSCSC. I never...

Thanks. A great idea to contact JSCSC. I never thought about that.


Cheers all.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2014, 16:18
Replies: 4
Views: 2,477
Posted By Fatjoff

Staff Rides

Hi all


I'm trying to organise a staff ride to the WW1 battlefields, namely Ypres and the Somme, hopefully to lay a wreath at the Menin Gate. I'm in the Diaspora, so limited access to Dii, not...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2013, 21:09
Replies: 31
Views: 5,287
Posted By Fatjoff

Courtesy of my current post, I was honoured to...

Courtesy of my current post, I was honoured to have laid 2 wreaths yesterday, and one today. Proud to do so. I'm a bit of a stickler for protocol as well, but unfortunately not all others are aware...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2013, 19:15
Replies: 62
Views: 13,517
Posted By Fatjoff

"Wittering 85-87. Probably because I was the...

"Wittering 85-87. Probably because I was the senior liver-in and between wives. "

I was a liver-in then too. I seem to remember the senior liver-in being OC Ops. That wasn't you, was it???
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2013, 11:59
Replies: 21
Views: 5,751
Posted By Fatjoff

Oops!

Thanks for pointing out this list. I'm supposed to be on it for Menwith! I thought it had been quiet these past couple of months!
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2013, 11:21
Replies: 24
Views: 4,349
Posted By Fatjoff

How so? I've just run the calculations on the MOD...

How so? I've just run the calculations on the MOD pensions calculator which confirmed that i would get a negligibly lower pension which would mean about a thousand pounds less gratuity had I...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2013, 12:16
Replies: 36
Views: 6,807
Posted By Fatjoff

Airborne every morning before the weather ship! ...

Airborne every morning before the weather ship!

Part of the all WRAF team that supervised the Hawk wheels up landing!



Currently Defence Attache at the British Embassy Brasilia.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2013, 11:58
Replies: 36
Views: 6,807
Posted By Fatjoff

Completely concur. I have been to CFN a couple of...

Completely concur. I have been to CFN a couple of times over the last year and am devestated by the state it is in. I was in the tower 86 - 89 and loved it there. it was one of those rare stns where...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2013, 09:56
Replies: 162
Views: 34,956
Posted By Fatjoff

Happy times

Closing Church Fenton as a proper station was criminal. keeping it on as it is now is downright cruel. I spent three and a half very happy years there at the end of the eighties and it was mega....
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2013, 09:27
Replies: 13
Views: 4,937
Posted By Fatjoff

Med Board Review

I have only just gone through the Med Board review process, although I had been advised not to bother as no-one ever wins their case. I had knee problems which resulted in an op on each in successive...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2012, 15:47
Replies: 24
Views: 16,749
Posted By Fatjoff

I have it now - chapter and verse

This is the response I received from the JPAC in response to my written query:


Good afternoon

Thank you for your enquiry.

Please see below the following information JPAC EC have been...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2012, 12:10
Replies: 24
Views: 16,749
Posted By Fatjoff

I've just spoken to the pensions people and this,...

I've just spoken to the pensions people and this, essentially is what they said:

"If you're on AFPS 75 and take up an FTRS post within 30 days of leaving regular service, then you will have to...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2012, 19:19
Replies: 24
Views: 16,749
Posted By Fatjoff

Thanks L J and Impiger. Sound advice which I...

Thanks L J and Impiger. Sound advice which I shall act upon on Monday morning.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2012, 09:24
Replies: 24
Views: 16,749
Posted By Fatjoff

Gap between regular service and FTRS

I seem to recall not long ago there was a discussion on here regarding the requirement for a 28 day gap between regular and reserve service. I tried the search engine but can't find anything. I...
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