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Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2007, 08:31
Replies: 29
Views: 6,082
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

it was a cinema ad during my undergraduate years...

it was a cinema ad during my undergraduate years that finally, after a year or two of procrastination and milk-runs from civvy industry, got me to pick up the phone to the AFCO:

It was one with a...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2007, 11:25
Replies: 29
Views: 6,082
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

A good friend of mine recently bought me a packet...

A good friend of mine recently bought me a packet of RAF Trading cards as a little comedy "saw these and thought of you" type gift. Aimed at the kids I suppose - cards with lots of RAF facts and...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2007, 08:17
Replies: 126
Views: 18,292
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

I seem to recall from the 'CESR' briefs at...

I seem to recall from the 'CESR' briefs at Cranwell that you salute more Senior Officers (obviously) of all services, members of the Royal Family, Senior Officers of Other nations' armed forces,...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2007, 10:58
Replies: 13
Views: 3,494
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

having spent 6 years in the military and nearly a...

having spent 6 years in the military and nearly a year in the real world, I can confirm that both have their share of petty jobsworths. :mad:
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2007, 10:54
Replies: 30
Views: 4,827
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

If your main concern is wearing some special...

If your main concern is wearing some special cufflinks at your wedding, the standard single cuff blue shirt has holes on both sides of the cuff, so you can remove the button and use a cufflink.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2007, 10:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,220
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

how about her putting in a Static appearance?

how about her putting in a Static appearance?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2007, 08:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,220
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

will the day feature the Vulcan in any way?

will the day feature the Vulcan in any way?
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2007, 07:36
Replies: 15
Views: 3,211
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

I live in a former MQ at a secret Blunty RAF Base...

I live in a former MQ at a secret Blunty RAF Base near Huntingdon and I agree, the jet noise last night did make a change from the usual Police helicopter! (which frequently shines its searchlight in...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2007, 10:47
Replies: 40
Views: 5,568
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

"Oh, why can't the English learn to set A good...

"Oh, why can't the English learn to set
A good example to people whose
English is painful to your ears?
The Scotch and the Irish leave you close to tears.
There even are places where English...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2007, 13:18
Replies: 40
Views: 5,568
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

JAFO - I know exactly what you mean! It does...

JAFO - I know exactly what you mean! It does irritate me when people I have never met before say 'Pleased to meet you' - how do they know they will be? I always stick to a simple 'Hello' and say 'it...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2007, 11:14
Replies: 40
Views: 5,568
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

I went to the same school as Bromhead... (no!...

I went to the same school as Bromhead... (no! Really! I did - I was a prefect in Warburton - Bromhead were our arch-rivals)

'one should always look one's best in front of the men... oh no trouble...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2007, 09:29
Replies: 36
Views: 80,191
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

we went for 'Would anyone like a drink?'...

we went for 'Would anyone like a drink?' :rolleyes:



"what's wrong with Ken Dodd's dad's dog darling?

- I don't care about Ken Dodd's Dad's Dog - I'm glad the damned dalmation's dead!
...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2007, 16:48
Replies: 36
Views: 80,191
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

Woolmer's Googlies? oooh! that's a bit close to...

Woolmer's Googlies? oooh! that's a bit close to the mark!
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2007, 15:42
Replies: 36
Views: 80,191
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

Someone in th'office suggested "Whale oil Beef...

Someone in th'office suggested "Whale oil Beef Hooked" :D - but I think that's been done before at this particular quiz. :(
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2007, 15:26
Replies: 36
Views: 80,191
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

Quiz Team Names

We plan to attend a pub quiz tonight. Whenever we go to such an event, we can never come up with a genuinely witty/funny/ appropriate Team name.

This may have been covered here before but can...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2007, 11:02
Replies: 17
Views: 4,702
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

Slightly off-topic: I'm quite fond of the...

Slightly off-topic: I'm quite fond of the Windmill. Had a couple of very nice meals there on Anniversaries In-laws visiting etc. Was a little disappointed with the service on my Birthday though -...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2007, 10:30
Replies: 17
Views: 4,702
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

My Grandfather (Lancaster Tail Gunner) was at...

My Grandfather (Lancaster Tail Gunner) was at Warboys and then joined 156 Sqn (Pathfinders) at Upwood.

I am currently sat at my desk in an office adjacent to one of the old hangars at RAF Upwood...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2007, 14:50
Replies: 42
Views: 17,768
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

did I say the crews didn't get on with the job?...

did I say the crews didn't get on with the job? Nothing like twisting words is there :rolleyes:

I was of the opinion at the time that the complaints of the crews about the accommodation, in...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2007, 11:42
Replies: 17
Views: 4,702
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

I live in Wyton and am a member of a local...

I live in Wyton and am a member of a local amateur theatre group in Bluntisham - I had no idea that there was ever a base in Bluntisham. Then again, I've only lived here 18 months and I have been...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2007, 11:15
Replies: 42
Views: 17,768
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

Avtur:

I'm not getting into a flame war here - nor will I bite.

The whines of the crew at our brief forward deployment from BAH revolved almost exclusively around their sleeping arrangements and 3 days...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2007, 09:32
Replies: 42
Views: 17,768
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

My experience of the Deid was brief and in Dec 04...

My experience of the Deid was brief and in Dec 04 when we took 2x VC10s in for a few days.

Typical VC10 crews - they whined the whole time, but my lads got on with it.

I found the messing...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2007, 15:49
Replies: 71
Views: 12,569
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

most importantly: will there be a new...

most importantly: will there be a new crest/badge? :eek:
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2007, 12:44
Replies: 71
Views: 12,569
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

any chance of finding a public version of this BN?

any chance of finding a public version of this BN?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2007, 11:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,307
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

I've had a nod and a wink from one in the know...

I've had a nod and a wink from one in the know that there would be a seat for me if I came back.

Although Eng branch needs to shrink - it shrank too much in the wrong places when they forced all...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2007, 12:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,307
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

Thanks Glum. what's happened is Mini-BEngO...

Thanks Glum.

what's happened is Mini-BEngO is on the way and I took a 4 grand pay-cut.

Plus I've found that I detest the money-grabbing antics of the civvy world - I've only got so many...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2007, 12:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,307
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

Rejoining - question on MES

After leaving the RAF Eng branch last summer, I'm thinking of applying to return (this time on a PC not SSC).

I have a query on my MES though: During my service I reported on two occasions to...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2007, 12:03
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

There was a Sqn Ldr graduating on my...

There was a Sqn Ldr graduating on my Brother-in-law's SERE cse just before my IOT started. He was a prize throbber by all accounts - like demanding his 'Sqn Ldr sized portion' at the graduation...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2007, 07:49
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

and now, a BRAND NEW MG TF is worth, ooooh, about...

and now, a BRAND NEW MG TF is worth, ooooh, about £1300...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2007, 07:16
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

your 'paid rank' at IOT means nothing though. ...

your 'paid rank' at IOT means nothing though. Although a Plt Off/Fg Off you are still only a Student Officer/Officer Cadet and that means you are less than nothing. You may be commissioned at that...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2007, 15:26
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

prof plum: That was the same for me too. Although...

prof plum: That was the same for me too. Although I took an 8 week re-course at IOT, the 6 month cross-over to Fg Off with 30 months still stood so my last 8 weeks on IOT I was being paid as a Fg...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2007, 14:52
Replies: 242
Views: 77,376
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

still better than my 0.0% rise. :* plus...

still better than my 0.0% rise. :*

plus Mrs BEngO (another public sector worker) stops working in September - all because of the arrival of mini BEngO*... :{

it could be worse chaps...

...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2007, 10:50
Replies: 20
Views: 5,492
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

The man from Lox is on YouTube if you search! ...

The man from Lox is on YouTube if you search!

"Got to get this Lox trolley back to the store or the safety officer will have my a$$"

:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2007, 09:47
Replies: 25
Views: 6,361
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

The jaguar or the Hurricane? I see you have...

The jaguar or the Hurricane?

I see you have corrected your post.

I'll get me coat...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2007, 15:26
Replies: 56
Views: 13,742
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

the premier AT/AAR fleet? I think VC10...

the premier AT/AAR fleet?

I think VC10 facts and figures have been posted already on this thread! :E
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2007, 11:20
Replies: 242
Views: 77,376
Posted By TheHogwartsBEngO

so in real terms a 2.5% pay cut for officers....

so in real terms a 2.5% pay cut for officers. (Again, one rule for us, another for them :rolleyes: )

I feel for you guys, I really do. I suppose it's only a rumour but if true I for one will be...
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