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Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2017, 23:08
Replies: 49
Views: 18,732
Posted By Unchecked

I haven't bothered reading all the replies but I...

I haven't bothered reading all the replies but I was the same age as you when I decided to join. It's not too late. Applied at 26, initial app rejected, told to wait a year and do some stuff to make...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2016, 17:07
Replies: 42
Views: 9,695
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Thankyou. The fact is that our Lords and masters...

Thankyou. The fact is that our Lords and masters are prepared to send us to harms way, a stressful and worrying time for our devoted spouses and children as it is - but more and more those...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2016, 06:13
Replies: 42
Views: 9,695
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Jesus Christ. Look at the pictures in that...

Jesus Christ. Look at the pictures in that newspaper report. If you think that is acceptable housing for any human being, never mind UK armed forces personnel, no matter what the charge is, then I...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2015, 07:39
Replies: 22
Views: 5,823
Posted By Unchecked

There's UVAVU in North Yorkshire (near Catterick...

There's UVAVU in North Yorkshire (near Catterick think), where Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer hail from. Always wondered if this is a coincidence!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2015, 08:58
Replies: 52
Views: 12,493
Posted By Unchecked

Crab - are you for real? If you bother to...

Crab - are you for real?

If you bother to read some of the DFC citations you'll see just how close to being casualties some of those crews were. Lives on the line in valiant attempts to get those...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2015, 11:54
Replies: 43
Views: 10,438
Posted By Unchecked

Merlin has a fairly decent load weight display on...

Merlin has a fairly decent load weight display on its CCU (computer gizmo thingy). This came in handy once at the Bastion load park when attempting to lift a supposed 1 ton load which weighed in at...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2014, 20:10
Replies: 16
Views: 3,737
Posted By Unchecked

But they're not leading hands, are they?

But they're not leading hands, are they?
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2014, 16:37
Replies: 16
Views: 3,737
Posted By Unchecked

Because after they realised they could not safely...

Because after they realised they could not safely operate the green merlin with a single crewman and wrongly assumed that the RAF's crewmen would transfer across to them to fill the gaps, it became...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2013, 18:31
Replies: 127
Views: 22,800
Posted By Unchecked

Oh, and if that means "discriminating" against...

Oh, and if that means "discriminating" against those that cannot hack the military (it's pretty obvious who won't before they even start) then so be it.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2013, 18:29
Replies: 127
Views: 22,800
Posted By Unchecked

And is that the fault of the selection system? We...

And is that the fault of the selection system? We should be better at selecting the right people so that everyone's time and money is no longer wasted.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2013, 17:42
Replies: 127
Views: 22,800
Posted By Unchecked

Tucumseh - I'm not sure, but I do know that the...

Tucumseh - I'm not sure, but I do know that the Bergen was literally about 2/3rds the size of her in length. It did look kind of ridiculous to see her struggle with it up and down that hill.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2013, 12:58
Replies: 127
Views: 22,800
Posted By Unchecked

I'd just like to add my tuppence worth here. I...

I'd just like to add my tuppence worth here. I can tell you on absolute authority that the injuries suffered to this young woman were not caused by big- standard drill and marching, it was the march...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2013, 06:37
Replies: 95
Views: 25,715
Posted By Unchecked

Bugger - missed it! Anyone know when I can catch...

Bugger - missed it! Anyone know when I can catch a repeat?

Thanks.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2012, 02:37
Replies: 54
Views: 23,632
Posted By Unchecked

You're right, not a new capability for anyone. So...

You're right, not a new capability for anyone. So why destroy the capability (trained crews) you already have and then train someone else to do the same thing at "x" cost ? It was a ridiculous...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2012, 21:46
Replies: 23
Views: 6,097
Posted By Unchecked

Pheasant

Never mind Merlin Mk4 to the RN - that's old news, you win, we're getting over it.

How about the

"switch to the STOVL variant of JCA"

"achieve Lightning II IOC for land-based operations"
...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2012, 09:27
Replies: 42
Views: 10,876
Posted By Unchecked

Word is that some elements of the chinook force...

Word is that some elements of the chinook force will move to Benson after the Merlin has departed. There is no room at Odiham for any extra aircraft or personnel. Exactly what element moves to Benson...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2012, 17:12
Replies: 75
Views: 22,974
Posted By Unchecked

Upsdaisy - how very mature of you. Well done. ...

Upsdaisy - how very mature of you. Well done.

Climebear - the statement also included a bullet-pointed paragraph confirming the acquisition of Wildcat and the MLSP for Merlin (didn't detail which...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2012, 09:16
Replies: 332
Views: 75,765
Posted By Unchecked

You'll get the keys when you pass the OCF. ...

You'll get the keys when you pass the OCF.

Good luck with that.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2012, 15:55
Replies: 54
Views: 23,632
Posted By Unchecked

And you won't spend a portion of that final year...

And you won't spend a portion of that final year dodging bullets and RPGs over the badlands of Helmand province.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2012, 11:19
Replies: 54
Views: 23,632
Posted By Unchecked

Brilliant TACQ. Thanks ! :ok:

Brilliant TACQ. Thanks ! :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2012, 09:44
Replies: 54
Views: 23,632
Posted By Unchecked

Vin. What light at the end of the tunnel ?

Vin.

What light at the end of the tunnel ?
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2012, 09:16
Replies: 54
Views: 23,632
Posted By Unchecked

It was only the chinook force making those cries,...

It was only the chinook force making those cries, I believe.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2012, 09:03
Replies: 54
Views: 23,632
Posted By Unchecked

Althenick Can't just transfer to the RN -...

Althenick

Can't just transfer to the RN - they've always maintained that their numbers are spot on and that they can fully man the Merlin, so surely there aren't any slots for RAF aircrew to...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2012, 10:00
Replies: 22
Views: 7,419
Posted By Unchecked

So the nation doesn't normally have this...

So the nation doesn't normally have this capability and now it's justified due to an overblown, over-priced school sports day ?
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2012, 23:23
Replies: 42
Views: 10,209
Posted By Unchecked

Have you tried rolling the sleeves up on the PCS...

Have you tried rolling the sleeves up on the PCS ?

They're a right CU (NT).
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 15:45
Replies: 24
Views: 4,726
Posted By Unchecked

Ha ! If only I was a 'Sir', I might just be...

Ha ! If only I was a 'Sir', I might just be offended !
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 11:21
Replies: 332
Views: 75,765
Posted By Unchecked

with nothing more than a dignified silence from...

with nothing more than a dignified silence from the RAF (although some RN types would mistake that for sulking).

I would call it total professionalism - getting on with the job whilst under the...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 07:52
Replies: 24
Views: 4,726
Posted By Unchecked

M'eh - to be fair the squippers are actually the...

M'eh - to be fair the squippers are actually the good guys at our Stations flying prevention branch. And yes there are many other good guys but actually there are many, many rotten stinkers where I...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2012, 23:47
Replies: 24
Views: 4,726
Posted By Unchecked

Hhhhmmmm. Flying Support personel having to do...

Hhhhmmmm. Flying Support personel having to do something to support those that fly. Shocking. Next you'll be telling me you collected a wage for this madness.:rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2012, 20:05
Replies: 332
Views: 75,765
Posted By Unchecked

So with all of the above exercises being done via...

So with all of the above exercises being done via roulements by the CHF, why are 6-7 month deployments at sea even being talked about ? Its now proven that we can do LitM without the lengthy...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2012, 16:43
Replies: 49
Views: 9,059
Posted By Unchecked

Totally agree Mick. If the RN concentrated more...

Totally agree Mick. If the RN concentrated more on the boats and ships they are supposed to drive and less about buying planes and helicopters to land-grab the RAFs jobs, they might not need to...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2012, 22:28
Replies: 58
Views: 20,309
Posted By Unchecked

Seems genuine enough to me, is exactly how I'd...

Seems genuine enough to me, is exactly how I'd imagine a mixture of Hi-DA/Low-Alt/tw@t-in-cockpit/Wingover to pan out. The sound of the apache rotor-disc gasping for air at the top of the manoeuvre...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2012, 11:22
Replies: 16
Views: 6,451
Posted By Unchecked

Army : Be Depressed

Army : Be Depressed
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2012, 23:04
Replies: 75
Views: 22,974
Posted By Unchecked

Oh right. Good to see the age-old Merlin...

Oh right. Good to see the age-old Merlin serviceability issues have finally been sorted out and the Operational tempo is slowing down to finally allow a nice, smooth transition to go ahead.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2012, 22:47
Replies: 75
Views: 22,974
Posted By Unchecked

Next month ? I thought it was supposed to be this...

Next month ? I thought it was supposed to be this month ? What happened there then ?
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