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Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2010, 20:47
Replies: 12
Views: 3,075
Posted By NP20

Have fond memories of 2 years there as the Sqn...

Have fond memories of 2 years there as the Sqn Shiney in the mid 90s. Couple of trips away, some great beer calls & had George Cole as my Boss, a wonderful bloke who had some great stories to tell. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2010, 20:08
Replies: 32
Views: 5,552
Posted By NP20

Excuse my cynicism but for me 'least evil' =...

Excuse my cynicism but for me 'least evil' = 'easiest' and can be interpreted as the poor regard that WOs, and their development, is held in comparison with their lords and masters. Especially so...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2010, 11:46
Replies: 130
Views: 23,426
Posted By NP20

Speaking as a blunty, the idea of non-aircrew...

Speaking as a blunty, the idea of non-aircrew wearing a leather flying jacket would be even sadder than an adminer wearing a leatherman on his belt. It would do nothing to improve my morale, but may...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2010, 01:31
Replies: 37
Views: 5,377
Posted By NP20

& roll his sleeves up as though he is ready to...

& roll his sleeves up as though he is ready to start getting to work. You do realise that Dave has modelled himself on Tony - don't you?



How are you different from those who vote Conservative...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2010, 20:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,572
Posted By NP20

Edp = Ipp

It is new pension speak (i.e. AFPS 05) for Immediate Pension Point which under the old system was your 16/38 or 22 years for Airmen; under the new Scheme it is 18/40 for all. Link below will give...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2010, 21:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By NP20

That family must be big fans of Mr Benn for all...

That family must be big fans of Mr Benn for all the different uniforms that they wear...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2009, 00:09
Replies: 26
Views: 8,387
Posted By NP20

Would you include examples such as ACM Pledger...

Would you include examples such as ACM Pledger doing the CDL job?
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2009, 23:21
Replies: 70
Views: 12,837
Posted By NP20

Speaking as a Ground Trade Type...

I have to say that on the basis of twenty-something years of Service as an airman I agree with Mr Hinecap. Outside of the eng personnel on a typical fg sqn there are generally only a handful of...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2009, 23:30
Replies: 143
Views: 53,080
Posted By NP20

I support the argument in favour of being able to...

I support the argument in favour of being able to choose to run either a 1.5 mile or a shuttle run, but some of the comment on this thread is laughable.

To suggest that this is some ruse to cut...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2009, 12:46
Replies: 143
Views: 53,080
Posted By NP20

Judging by some of the comments on here, I think...

Judging by some of the comments on here, I think that it is called the 'Bleat Test'...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2009, 13:46
Replies: 61
Views: 7,919
Posted By NP20

It is a good way to get into the House of Lords...

It is a good way to get into the House of Lords without becoming CDS.

A cynic would accuse him of working for the Tories all along (whilst I am normally quite cynical, I don't actually think that...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2009, 06:25
Replies: 48
Views: 16,923
Posted By NP20

Another consideration is that by the time Air...

Another consideration is that by the time Air Engs are no longer required the redundancy payouts will be far less favourable than they are at the moment.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2009, 06:08
Replies: 48
Views: 16,923
Posted By NP20

Most of the Simulator Technicians, Clerk Caterers...

Most of the Simulator Technicians, Clerk Caterers & other trades that were disbanded weren't given an option to switch trades & were made redundant; some (based on age & aptitude) were offered...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2009, 01:18
Replies: 2,074
Views: 452,259
Posted By NP20

Nellis AFB 9 May 2009 - Barbecue Spotting

A couple of shots taken at Nellis AFB earlier today while BBQ spotting:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/NP20_photos/babyq.jpg

My personal favourite
...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2009, 00:15
Replies: 15
Views: 2,407
Posted By NP20

With clarity and brevity in mind, shouldn't the...

With clarity and brevity in mind, shouldn't the thread title be 'Aircrew Keks'?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2009, 04:33
Replies: 2,074
Views: 452,259
Posted By NP20

It's a Gas

Clean & convenient. Wouldn't have bothered to start a 'real' fire for a couple of Jalapeno Burgers, not worth the hastle. But with the gas, it's just sooo easy.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2009, 05:11
Replies: 32
Views: 6,635
Posted By NP20

Taxydual, The 'Chap' could always upload the...

Taxydual,

The 'Chap' could always upload the programme from his hard drive to a file-sharing site such as www.uknova.com; I've used the site to download UK TV programmes as I'm currently 'Over...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2009, 06:22
Replies: 421
Views: 121,647
Posted By NP20

How about not reading it? Ever...

How about not reading it?



Ever consider that the OP needs, at most, a typing course and not an English course? Or just, unbelievably as it sounds, mistyped?

Probably not eh as that wouldn't...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2009, 06:11
Replies: 32
Views: 6,635
Posted By NP20

It was partly filmed in the Bunker at Uxbridge,...

It was partly filmed in the Bunker at Uxbridge, written by John Sullivan (Only Fools & Horses, Citizen Smith, Just Good Friends, Dear John etc) & several of the 'girls' from LATCC(Mil) were extras,...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2009, 18:14
Replies: 104
Views: 18,416
Posted By NP20

You know you're an RAF Aircraft Engineer when

You're still offended by the fact that the Shineys are going on the higher pay band, despite it being announced 6 months ago.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2009, 04:30
Replies: 236
Views: 45,143
Posted By NP20

I find it hard to believe that CAS made these...

I find it hard to believe that CAS made these ill-judged comments about only FJ Pilots having the capacity for 3* & above, as this hardly squares with AM Peach (is he CJO yet) & the next DCINC Pers...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2009, 05:04
Replies: 78
Views: 31,178
Posted By NP20

During my blunt travels: Staff College Bracknell...

During my blunt travels: Staff College Bracknell had a Hunter; Bentley Priory a Hurricane & a Spitfire. No airfield at either location, unless you count the Commandant's Garden at Bracknell...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2008, 04:16
Replies: 54
Views: 13,504
Posted By NP20

Sorry to disappoint but JPA was...

Sorry to disappoint but JPA was introduced/inflicted on the RAF on 1 Apr 06, a while before AM Dalton assumed responsibility as DCINC Pers.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2008, 02:48
Replies: 42
Views: 7,504
Posted By NP20

Subs Pay

This changed a few years ago, and unless it has changed back in the last 12 months, you no longer have to be doing your own job plus that of a higher rank to qualify for subs pay; just doing a job...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2008, 23:30
Replies: 26
Views: 4,005
Posted By NP20

Which side was he on? :}

Which side was he on? :}
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2008, 01:25
Replies: 32
Views: 3,511
Posted By NP20

Career Opportunities - The Clash Contains...

Career Opportunities - The Clash

Contains the lines

'I hate the Army & I hate the RAF-F,
I don't wanna go fighting in the tropical he-at,
I hate civil service rules, I won't open letter...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2008, 01:45
Replies: 32
Views: 5,228
Posted By NP20

Incidental Expenses

Can't you still claim your £5ish a day ie if you are away for over 24 hours (even if staying at Mil Accom)? If so, does this cover your food & accom charges? It's been while so I'm not too sure.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2008, 03:50
Replies: 41
Views: 4,584
Posted By NP20

Okay, this is getting boring now, but I have said...

Okay, this is getting boring now, but I have said 3 times (2 quoted, 1 alluded to) that those that can work should work - see below:


What do you want from me, 100 lines that read 'those that can...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2008, 06:54
Replies: 41
Views: 4,584
Posted By NP20

Sorry, but this is way off thred...

TI,

I have no problem with your assertion that people have to get off their backsides and work, indeed my edited note said as much. However, I do believe that there should be a safety net for...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2008, 03:01
Replies: 41
Views: 4,584
Posted By NP20

Power to the People!

I agree with Proone on this one. Being a child of the 'I'm alright Jack' Thatcher era, where there was no such thing as society and greed was good, I believe that the cuts in education, health and...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2008, 05:39
Replies: 13
Views: 1,853
Posted By NP20

Oops they did it again?

Oh dear, another bad press day for the USAF. It would appear that somebody with a bit of 'insider knowledge/uncanny knack for asking the right questions' has a problem with the Air Force. Either that...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2008, 00:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,296
Posted By NP20

Airship Recruiting

I'd suggest that defence companies are interested in more than an Air Rank's reputation - influence and insider knowledge are probably higher up the list of 'what can Air Marshal Bloggs do for us?'. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2008, 03:27
Replies: 16
Views: 1,815
Posted By NP20

Career Break Admin Blah

StopStart,

Currently on a 3 year career break, and it was remarkably easy to apply for - then again that was probably due to the manning levels in my trade (I know of a couple of blunty officers...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2008, 03:16
Replies: 142
Views: 20,133
Posted By NP20

Thread creep, but I didn't start it!

Living in the US for a little over 8 months now, I've never been more sure of the importance of the BBC, an organisation that produces quality broadcasting, from its news gathering (second to none...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2008, 05:14
Replies: 14
Views: 2,016
Posted By NP20

Sorry, Thread Creep

SFFP,

I agree that the US public do hold their Serviceman in high esteem, but their politicians (of whom the Executive are arguably a bunch of war dodgers - I think the phrase for them is...
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