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Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2018, 06:38
Replies: 33
Views: 9,933
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Ironically, my daughter lives in Surrey with her...

Ironically, my daughter lives in Surrey with her mother! Her geography teacher is something of a bone of contention though, being long-term supply cover and freely admitting at parents evening last...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2018, 00:08
Replies: 33
Views: 9,933
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Apologies for the delay in replying, but I didn't...

Apologies for the delay in replying, but I didn't know anything about the programme; my daughter's History teacher does now though.:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2018, 00:06
Replies: 148
Views: 67,358
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Which is exactly how I like to plan things out; I...

Which is exactly how I like to plan things out; I am still in the (Army) Reserves and it is only possible because I am able to fit in my activities with it around my job and family life. Also, I am...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2018, 23:53
Replies: 148
Views: 67,358
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Sadly, that doesn't surprise me; the Army is...

Sadly, that doesn't surprise me; the Army is doing no better with AAC Aircrew Reservists, to the extent that CGS has stated publicly that he would like to mobilise Regular Reservist Apache pilots to...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2018, 09:04
Replies: 33
Views: 9,933
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Exactly; I bought a couple of them - one for my...

Exactly; I bought a couple of them - one for my daughter and the other for my nephew. The former will be 12 this year and wants to join the Air Cadets and the latter is 8 and is plane mad. They will...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2017, 06:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,619
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Disappointing to hear; what are the realistic...

Disappointing to hear; what are the realistic options to mitigate this? Move it to Lyneham alongside the REME Museum, ditto to Blandford with the R Signals Museum or merge it with Cosford? It would...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2017, 08:43
Replies: 116
Views: 76,872
Posted By Failed_Scopie

I rarely post on here but sadly I agree with you...

I rarely post on here but sadly I agree with you on this one; despite having had the pleasure of watching the Sea Vixen fly at Yeovilton in 2015, it is a museum piece and it deserves to spend its...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2017, 12:16
Replies: 103
Views: 22,719
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Jaegerbombs!

Jaegerbombs!
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Mar 2016, 16:30
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,764,004
Posted By Failed_Scopie

CB, you have asked the $64,000 question. Just...

CB, you have asked the $64,000 question. Just don't expect an answer...

I strikes me that some RAF VSOs had an anti-volunteer agenda here - I've seen it all in the Army Reserve over the last ten...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2016, 17:39
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,764,004
Posted By Failed_Scopie

CB, an absolutely fascinating first post; I would...

CB, an absolutely fascinating first post; I would like to carry on this discussion via PM if that is okay with you? F_S.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2016, 18:38
Replies: 17
Views: 3,794
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Seconded; it is no coincidence that there is a...

Seconded; it is no coincidence that there is a Lifeboat Station on the Embankment by Waterloo Bridge.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2016, 14:48
Replies: 36
Views: 9,344
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Thank you. I'm at work at the moment but I'll try...

Thank you. I'm at work at the moment but I'll try and drop you a line later... Kind regards, F_S.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2016, 13:12
Replies: 36
Views: 9,344
Posted By Failed_Scopie

I'm an OF-3 (Army NOT RAF)but from a Technical...

I'm an OF-3 (Army NOT RAF)but from a Technical Corps i.e. Royal Signals, hence my desire to use my background in the ATC as opposed to the ACF, where it would probably not be used. I am genuinely...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2016, 22:21
Replies: 36
Views: 9,344
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Even with prior (and extensive) Commissioned...

Even with prior (and extensive) Commissioned service? It'll be 20 years for me this summer...

I am rapidly coming to the end of my time where I am and I would like to continue to 'stag on' in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2015, 16:41
Replies: 62
Views: 25,055
Posted By Failed_Scopie

I did a tour in the Falklands at JCUFI, but I...

I did a tour in the Falklands at JCUFI, but I never got out to the Radar Dets; funnily enough though, I went to the Outer Hebrides twice on exercise and visited Benbecula Radar Head each time...
...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2015, 08:31
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,764,004
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Which is exactly how it should be; if either of...

Which is exactly how it should be; if either of my children were to join the Air Cadets then I would want them instructed in the air by fully-qualified military pilots...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2015, 06:13
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,764,004
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Not being a pilot, I can't help you out at RAF...

Not being a pilot, I can't help you out at RAF Benson... Are ex-AAC Pilots encouraged to join AEF's?

I am just about to start at HQ 3 Div as an AR SO2 in what will probably be my last tour... I am...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2015, 05:57
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,764,004
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Not good on many levels... Clearly, in the...

Not good on many levels... Clearly, in the intervening 25 years, the younger officers have now become the old lags. I'm not a fan of ex-cadets becoming adult staff in their old sub-unit/unit. Out of...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2015, 05:18
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,764,004
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Very busy with Air Cadets at RAF Odiham at the...

Very busy with Air Cadets at RAF Odiham at the moment and the kids appear to be getting plenty of trips in Chinooks, which is good practice for when they join the Army... :E

On a different note,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jul 2015, 16:27
Replies: 530
Views: 90,058
Posted By Failed_Scopie

The one distinct advantage of an extended...

The one distinct advantage of an extended northern runway is this - it provides outstanding political cover for Cameron; he can back it without reneging upon his 'No Third Runway' pledge by spinning...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jul 2015, 13:38
Replies: 530
Views: 90,058
Posted By Failed_Scopie

I work at LHR - behind the scenes it is a...

I work at LHR - behind the scenes it is a maintenance nightmare and the subject of some serious underinvestment in favour of prestige projects. T1 was mothballed on 29th June and will not be...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2015, 12:31
Replies: 116
Views: 21,824
Posted By Failed_Scopie

The Cadet Forces are an excellent way of...

The Cadet Forces are an excellent way of enthusing the next generation, not just for military service but for life; I am seriously thinking of transferring my commission to the cadets in order to do...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2014, 11:39
Replies: 93
Views: 19,061
Posted By Failed_Scopie

[QUOTE]I'd forgotten about the 'hat police'. That...

[QUOTE]I'd forgotten about the 'hat police'. That started in KAF when the WO scribbly was tasked by the Detco to stand outside the UK DFAC and tell people to put their hats on.[QUOTE]


I remember...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2014, 07:45
Replies: 48
Views: 9,870
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Not at all. The OCTU's could be 'lodged' within...

Not at all. The OCTU's could be 'lodged' within Single Service recruit training establishments, a bit like the Royal Marine's set up at CTCRM Lympstone. As for OCTU students being 'also rans', not...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2014, 17:51
Replies: 48
Views: 9,870
Posted By Failed_Scopie

A Royal Military University Sandhurst would be an...

A Royal Military University Sandhurst would be an excellent idea, with those who are not destined for it's hallowed halls but are suitable for commissioning going to Single Service Officer Cadet...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2014, 17:41
Replies: 48
Views: 9,870
Posted By Failed_Scopie

24 weeks was bad enough - it could have been over...

24 weeks was bad enough - it could have been over and done with in 12...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2014, 17:39
Replies: 48
Views: 9,870
Posted By Failed_Scopie

That would not be hard...

That would not be hard...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2013, 12:16
Replies: 73
Views: 18,796
Posted By Failed_Scopie

I was one of the fortunate students on YUAS in...

I was one of the fortunate students on YUAS in recent years able to enjoy the airfield before it was closed. Got about 70 hours on the Tutor there with some very good instructors. I joined in 2009...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2013, 09:54
Replies: 82
Views: 18,887
Posted By Failed_Scopie

The elephant in the room; I am reliably informed...

The elephant in the room; I am reliably informed that the Army has 98 Regular SO1 posts at E2 currently gapped. For the life of me I cannot work out what they all do...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2013, 18:19
Replies: 36
Views: 8,674
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Presumably, we're purchasing it on behalf of Alex...

Presumably, we're purchasing it on behalf of Alex Salmond and the nascent Scottish Air Force.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2013, 09:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,646
Posted By Failed_Scopie

The Swiss have plenty of armour: Armoured...

The Swiss have plenty of armour:

Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV)


Leopard 87 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_2A4) - Leopard 2A4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_2A4) main battle...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2013, 09:22
Replies: 110
Views: 18,224
Posted By Failed_Scopie

The Mess as we all knew and largely loved is dead...

The Mess as we all knew and largely loved is dead and isn't going to be resurrected anytime soon. As of 01/09/13, I no longer pay Mess Subs and told the Mess Accountant that I would pay my subs in...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2013, 09:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,646
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Why on earth would they? What conceivable threat...

Why on earth would they? What conceivable threat does Switzerland face that would justify the expense and complexity of adding attack helicopters to their inventory? Ditto for Austria...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2013, 09:29
Replies: 110
Views: 18,224
Posted By Failed_Scopie

Unhappy You might have a shortage of crockery at...

You might have a shortage of crockery at Waddington, but at least you don't have absolutely no bacon whatsoever for weekend brunch at Venning Barracks Officer's Mess in Donnington, as happened the...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2013, 12:44
Replies: 59
Views: 20,591
Posted By Failed_Scopie

The self-important staff bit holds true - some of...

The self-important staff bit holds true - some of the Flight Commanders were truly appalling and their conduct was atrocious too. I remember one individual being ejected from a Dining-In Night by the...
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