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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2013, 12:24
Replies: 60
Views: 20,994
Posted By Antique Driver

C130K OSD PARTY UPDATE AS AT 5 NOV 13

Gents/Ladies and fellow Ascoteers!

Time is almost upon us to say goodbye to the mighty C130K at RAF Brize Norton on Friday 8th November.

The list for access to the Stn will close today at...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2013, 14:53
Replies: 60
Views: 20,994
Posted By Antique Driver

The whole evening will be covered by the Brize...

The whole evening will be covered by the Brize MCO and any photographs will hopefully find their way onto here and the Facebook page after the event.

The stage and tents for the numerous bars will...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2013, 19:12
Replies: 60
Views: 20,994
Posted By Antique Driver

C130K Out Of Service Party 8th November 2013 RAF Brize Norton

To celebrate almost 47 years of continuous service with the Royal Air Force, 47 Sqn are hosting a C130K Out of Service (OSD) party on Friday 8th November.

The party will take place at the 47 Sqn...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2007, 15:12
Replies: 336
Views: 45,898
Posted By Antique Driver

Perhaps not the best comment with a certain...

Perhaps not the best comment with a certain anniversary coming up soon - you tw:mad: t!



These difficult jobs that anyone can do seem to have resulted in a certain C130K sqn being the most...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2007, 12:57
Replies: 336
Views: 45,898
Posted By Antique Driver

Should be nice for those J crews going to 47,...

Should be nice for those J crews going to 47, S**thauling for SF, what a waste of time!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2007, 12:53
Replies: 20
Views: 4,433
Posted By Antique Driver

Just delayed changing our unit's details onto...

Just delayed changing our unit's details onto BOCS as we have discovered that most of the qualifications and currencies don't apply to us and the ones that do aren't on the system!!!:ugh:

I for...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2007, 14:31
Replies: 22
Views: 4,314
Posted By Antique Driver

At least these radios might give me some modern...

At least these radios might give me some modern comms kit!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2007, 07:08
Replies: 336
Views: 45,898
Posted By Antique Driver

Oh well never mind, I get to stay at home and...

Oh well never mind, I get to stay at home and take all my leave with my family while completing my ATPL with the hours I got doing ops before the J arrived on the scene.

So well done on your...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2007, 06:55
Replies: 19
Views: 7,049
Posted By Antique Driver

Only a third of selected candidates...

Only a third of selected candidates then...probably the third who actually did something worthwhile to get promoted as opposed to OIC Nursery or Summer Ball Ctte!!!!

Stns closing.......must be...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2007, 17:59
Replies: 336
Views: 45,898
Posted By Antique Driver

Would that be the K that's been operating...

Would that be the K that's been operating non-stop in two(and more)theatres since Nov 2001?

The one that still does the jobs the J can't.

The one with all the equipment and skilled personnel...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2007, 19:59
Replies: 98
Views: 22,843
Posted By Antique Driver

It would appear some pepole can't take a joke or...

It would appear some pepole can't take a joke or a bit of banter anymore!!

Roll on 2012? Why? Is that when we dis-establish the Movers trade?

:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2007, 07:11
Replies: 98
Views: 22,843
Posted By Antique Driver

Here's the evidence that our lords and masters...

Here's the evidence that our lords and masters require to prove that our AT fleet is overstretched.

Not enough airframes with the right kit=same airframes being hammered in and out of theatres...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2007, 17:58
Replies: 98
Views: 22,843
Posted By Antique Driver

Tristar co-pilot had to run down the back on...

Tristar co-pilot had to run down the back on rotate and rescue the Brize Norton AT imprest which was full of all the excessive rates and hotel expenses that, supposedly, all AT crews get every time...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2007, 17:50
Replies: 48
Views: 5,452
Posted By Antique Driver

I really do hope that this thread is...

I really do hope that this thread is tongue-in-cheek, I can't believe people are openly talking about what, in my mind, amounts to treason.

We are supposed to be loyal,professional military...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2007, 13:38
Replies: 48
Views: 5,452
Posted By Antique Driver

A Coup?? With what? !!!!!

A Coup?? With what? !!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2007, 13:24
Replies: 33
Views: 6,378
Posted By Antique Driver

Excellent programme - looking forward to...

Excellent programme - looking forward to tonight's.

Has increased my respect and admiration for the boys on the ground in Afghan. I knew the situation was poor but I hadn't realised just how...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2007, 13:15
Replies: 49
Views: 8,124
Posted By Antique Driver

Glad to see the media highlighting the poor...

Glad to see the media highlighting the poor standard of service accommodation.

MQs at a certain secret Wiltshire airbase are in a similar state of repair - I have heard reports of families...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2007, 17:03
Replies: 188
Views: 25,142
Posted By Antique Driver

Dallas - I was only joking about the Yorkshire...

Dallas - I was only joking about the Yorkshire recruitment drive!!!

Being born and bred from God's own county myself!!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2007, 11:22
Replies: 188
Views: 25,142
Posted By Antique Driver

And how much is this gay recruitment drive going...

And how much is this gay recruitment drive going to cost the MOD??

Probably enough for individual sets of body armour for all AT crews, ESF for all transport aircraft and an updated DAS for...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2006, 10:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,089
Posted By Antique Driver

Very impressive - might give Typhoon a run for...

Very impressive - might give Typhoon a run for it's money!!!

Makes you realise how poor our current military spending, procurement and development is with China becoming a real global superpower....
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2006, 18:09
Replies: 16
Views: 2,089
Posted By Antique Driver

Thank God we've spent billions and billions on...

Thank God we've spent billions and billions on Typhoon then!!!!!!:ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2006, 15:46
Replies: 28
Views: 7,314
Posted By Antique Driver

Glad to see CAS has a grip on reality with this...

Glad to see CAS has a grip on reality with this 'Cold War' fighter story (Typhoon????).

Perhaps he is just scared to show support to the AT/SH/BAI world because we're not sexy!!

:mad:
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2006, 12:40
Replies: 107
Views: 17,444
Posted By Antique Driver

I'd love a hotel room!!

FJ/RW ppruners:-

Not all AT crews are hotel-habiting, shiny aircraft flying, rule spouting, wannabe airline crews.

I for one have spent the last 5 years on enduring ops in various theatres...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2006, 18:52
Replies: 15
Views: 3,353
Posted By Antique Driver

Simple idea - get the UK Govt to claim it back...

Simple idea - get the UK Govt to claim it back through JPA!!:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2006, 06:57
Replies: 68
Views: 9,253
Posted By Antique Driver

Glad to see the J getting some useful updates!!!...

Glad to see the J getting some useful updates!!! Useful for all that route flying around the world they are doing - oh my mistake!! What about spending money on a decent DAS so we can rest the tired...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2006, 06:56
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,731
Posted By Antique Driver

How about a modified aircraft I can not only fly...

How about a modified aircraft I can not only fly in-theatre without it breaking in minutes of arriving from an MOD contactor but train on in the UK to preserve operational flying skills.

A...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2006, 09:49
Replies: 28
Views: 11,250
Posted By Antique Driver

Do we even need 9 FJ Sqns? For the past 5 years...

Do we even need 9 FJ Sqns? For the past 5 years all we've used is AT and helos with a decent CAS package - less jets = more money for the fleets doing the work!!!:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2006, 07:20
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,731
Posted By Antique Driver

Just heard a nasty rumour from a friend who works...

Just heard a nasty rumour from a friend who works at a certain Cambridge-based company that the first C130K with ESF has been returned under warranty for investigation of numerous fuel tank leaks.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2006, 12:47
Replies: 71
Views: 19,202
Posted By Antique Driver

Enjoyed the programme - have been lucky enough in...

Enjoyed the programme - have been lucky enough in years gone by to do support for the Reds in some pretty exotic locations. They work and play hard and look after their staff.

Nice to see postive...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2006, 12:35
Replies: 54
Views: 7,560
Posted By Antique Driver

Because we are the most gifted, highly trained...

Because we are the most gifted, highly trained and most intelligent member of the crew.

Only 2 Fg Branchs left - PILOT and all the rest of you WSOs/WSOps!!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2006, 10:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
Posted By Antique Driver

Apparantley - if this is the case then everyone...

Apparantley - if this is the case then everyone can look forward to living at Army Depot BSR - accommodation will depend on cap badge and whether or not you're classed as Permanent Staff etc....
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2006, 09:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
Posted By Antique Driver

Expected living conditions..... It's not...

Expected living conditions.....

It's not know as Shaibiza for nothing!!!!:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2006, 06:57
Replies: 43
Views: 7,920
Posted By Antique Driver

Speak to PMA to find out your productive date of...

Speak to PMA to find out your productive date of SNCO service, write a nice letter to CMC and Mess Manager and get yourself on the room list. May help with some of your storage and accommodation...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2006, 06:50
Replies: 83
Views: 9,746
Posted By Antique Driver

At a secret Wiltshire Air Base last year we all...

At a secret Wiltshire Air Base last year we all turned up over a few days to trial the wonderful new OFT which was full of irrevelant and quite pointless exercises.

None of the females in my...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2006, 06:42
Replies: 72
Views: 9,621
Posted By Antique Driver

NEW FITNESS TEST SCORES MALES OLD NEW 17-24...

NEW FITNESS TEST SCORES
MALES OLD NEW
17-24 9-10 9-10
25-29 8-10 9-10
30-34 8-03 9-04
35-39 7-04 8-09
40-44 6-01 8-03
45-49 5-01 7-07
50+ N/A N/A
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