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Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2015, 15:44
Replies: 12
Views: 3,642
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Early SDSR15 Outcome?

Maybe those who produced the calendar know something that the rest of us will only find out after SDSR15 is announced....???
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2014, 15:44
Replies: 183
Views: 42,352
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

2 clear aspects to this - technical and moral. ...

2 clear aspects to this - technical and moral.


Technical - he was a pilot, responsible for the lives of all who flew with him. Furthermore, he was doing so in a very demanding and challenging...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2014, 11:19
Replies: 85
Views: 15,360
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Value for Money

Pr00ne raises a very good point. We have the 5th largest defence budget in the world but that doesn't reflect in the size and capability of our armed forces in the global context. Obviously there...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2014, 15:21
Replies: 66
Views: 14,363
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

From what I understand, this isn't a problem...

From what I understand, this isn't a problem confined to the light blue. I understand the RN is having equally challenging problems with technical senior rates. I also gather from reliable sources...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2014, 12:27
Replies: 27
Views: 6,568
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

MM4 - I wouldn't say the 'fisheads' see the F35...

MM4 - I wouldn't say the 'fisheads' see the F35 as 'beloved' at all. I have no doubt my dark blue comrades would be delighted to go for a handful of Navy owned and operated Super Hornets. The F35...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2014, 09:13
Replies: 14
Views: 2,545
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

The list is an odd combination of officials and...

The list is an odd combination of officials and serving senior officers. Furthermore, the headline salary that is being used to highlight this "national scandal" is only one element of what will be...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2014, 10:44
Replies: 27
Views: 6,360
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Relying on Others...

Surely the recent Syrian example has shown how reliance on other nations may not always deliver the capabilities you have assumed. Admittedly the example is the other way round (i.e. we didn't play...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2013, 15:39
Replies: 120
Views: 16,724
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Not harsh at all. They disobeyed a lawful...

Not harsh at all. They disobeyed a lawful command and in fact did so in collusion with each other and seemingly led by an NCO who should have been taking lawful steps to address the issues through...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2013, 09:58
Replies: 70
Views: 9,227
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Charity???

Whilst I agree with the view that the new salary of £74k is probably about right, there are clear presentational issues with the implementation.


However, what I really object to as a tax payer...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2013, 11:58
Replies: 66
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Views: 16,551
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Not a Bad Effort

Show last night was Ok - no better or worse than many other military fly on the wall documentaries.

However, based on many of those on camera, I would say OC Catering Flight deserves some sort...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2013, 09:07
Replies: 24
Views: 12,708
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

PP - It was Blackers that jumped out that day. ...

PP - It was Blackers that jumped out that day. Due to launch as a 4-ship, one of the jets went US on start, so the returning order was Blackers as No 1, Tinsel as No 2 (who subsequently had to...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2013, 13:41
Replies: 46
Views: 7,000
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Objectively Viewed, This Is Not So Straightforward

Whilst my initial instinct lay with the majority opinion here, I now belive that the issue isn't quite so straightforward.

On the one hand, there is case for ensuring our MPs receive a salary...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2013, 20:13
Replies: 16
Views: 4,016
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Errrr - BAE Systems have the contract for...

Errrr - BAE Systems have the contract for facilities provision/management in the Portsmouth area, so perhaps that's why they were involved? Contract is known as FOAP.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2013, 14:40
Replies: 24
Views: 4,349
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Think About The Tax

I shifted to the 05 scheme thinking I would stay until the end, but ended up PVR'ing last year. I did wonder whether, in hindsight, I had made a huge pension mistake, but as it happens I have ended...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2012, 16:22
Replies: 75
Views: 22,947
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

I think you will find retention of Merlin LSP is...

I think you will find retention of Merlin LSP is 1SL's top PR12 priority.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2011, 17:36
Replies: 13
Views: 3,915
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

1) SOP is to hit full power on trapping in case...

1) SOP is to hit full power on trapping in case of bolter. Even though this jet was on single engine approach, the fire crew will have been expecting a degree of light and noise before getting stuck...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2011, 10:23
Replies: 13
Views: 6,853
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

I have just recently done a lot of research into...

I have just recently done a lot of research into this subject for the same reasons and offer the following:

West Byfleet - definately the best patch for London for all the reasons articultaed. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2011, 09:50
Replies: 67
Views: 12,805
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

At the risk of taking this in a completely...

At the risk of taking this in a completely different direction having come to it late, when did Susan Boyle get herself apppointed as PUS?????
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2011, 18:44
Replies: 21
Views: 7,039
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

I can confirm I have seen in black and white a...

I can confirm I have seen in black and white a top of the shop brief which states the Center will "buy out" any legislative change to redundancy payments up until 2015. Basically, terms won't change...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2010, 08:12
Replies: 63
Views: 13,091
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Ken Scott - well said. The certification process...

Ken Scott - well said. The certification process for CEA now clearly requires your career manager/desk officer etc to state "it is likely" you will move in the next 4 years. In that case, CEA seems...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2010, 18:30
Replies: 261
Views: 68,039
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

1982 Repeated?

Aside from all the arguments about relative capabilities, the key issue is one of political will. There probably isn't the same will in Argentina to repeat the decisions of 1982 but the worrying...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2010, 19:47
Replies: 113
Views: 19,987
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

I fully understand the ire being expressed here...

I fully understand the ire being expressed here and for what it's worth, the "fisheads" don't want this either. Whilst inter-branch banter is great and all part of life in a Wardroom, the simplicity...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2009, 18:30
Replies: 126
Views: 31,865
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

CMS, I would argue quite the opposite. It's...

CMS,

I would argue quite the opposite. It's about time the JFH ATP reflected meaningful embarked time for the jets, then the CVS could go and conduct realistic training for the whole Air Wing and...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2009, 13:05
Replies: 126
Views: 31,865
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

A Seagoing Force

"Therefore JFH has probably survived due to CVS."

There's no probably about it. CVS is the only reason the Force has survived in any shape or form. Sec of State even said as much in his...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2009, 11:18
Replies: 126
Views: 31,865
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Who Gets The Chop

I've heard on the grapevine its 4(AC) for the axe, possibly as soon as Apr 10, and the RN won't get the 2nd Sqn within NSW (i.e. the 800/801 split). JFH then left as a 50/50 front line split between...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2009, 13:32
Replies: 16
Views: 3,649
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

They Just Don't Get Defence

Cheerfully signed. It is incredible though how little understandning this Govt and their mandarins have of Defence. Everything is about the cost to the taxpayer and not the best way to do business....
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2009, 17:49
Replies: 20
Views: 4,884
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

In a similar vein, I think you can also get a...

In a similar vein, I think you can also get a "Home Use" deal with Macafee as well. Anyone shed any light?????
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2009, 12:21
Replies: 41
Views: 11,253
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Classifed Reporting????

As these things are usually UK Eyes Conf when they are piped into the Fuhrer Bunker at Northwood, I'm a but surprised to see this here.

Beadwindow??? :hmm:
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2009, 19:00
Replies: 35
Views: 4,933
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Impiger is spot on. Afghanistan is A war, not...

Impiger is spot on. Afghanistan is A war, not THE war. Many of us have spent lots of time at great public expense on staff training which has hammered home the point about not becoming fixated on...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2009, 17:00
Replies: 421
Views: 121,688
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Ah but the politicos are all sorted and as we...

Ah but the politicos are all sorted and as we know with this crowd, as long as their noses are firmly in the trough then life is sweet. Saw an announcement on their 2.3% pay rise on the BBC earlier,...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2009, 20:09
Replies: 236
Views: 45,180
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

WHY?

Is this really a resigning issue?

Having started an unnecessary fight, the outcome of which seems to be an enshrinement of the status quo more or less, I'm not clear as to why CAS/ACAS would...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2009, 15:32
Replies: 236
Views: 45,180
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

It's Not Just The Jets

Obi is spot on - it is not just about the jets and the aircrew. Operating jets from sea, whatever their mission, is an activity that involves the whole ship. Kidding ourselves that 3 jets onboard...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2008, 16:52
Replies: 63
Views: 8,882
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Stockholm Syndrome?

Personally I'm not convinced that an extension of CDS untl 2011 is in the best interests of the Armed Forces for all the good reasons we all have to shift jobs every 2 years. One could draw the...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2008, 17:10
Replies: 17
Views: 2,549
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Over-simplification???

The focus on the effect of the tracing paper is an over-simplification of a navigational mistake made by a student under significant pressure that wasn't spotted by the Command. The results of that...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2007, 19:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,279
Posted By Alpha Whiskey

Funny how this has come in when VL has just gone...

Funny how this has come in when VL has just gone over to single a/c moves out of hours. Branch justification gone mad.
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