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Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2024, 07:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,596
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

This has come as a bit of a shock. I was on No.9...

This has come as a bit of a shock. I was on No.9 AEF at Finningley with Mark in the early 90's and he was a great guy. We subsequently lost contact as you sadly do in our industry.

RIP and Blue...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2024, 06:46
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,610,164
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

And Russia holds the right of Veto in the UNSC so...

And Russia holds the right of Veto in the UNSC so that is, unfortunately, a non starter.
Forum: Middle East
18th Mar 2024, 07:33
Replies: 32
Views: 10,147
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

19 years and counting with mine!

19 years and counting with mine!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2024, 15:12
Replies: 29
Views: 4,763
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

Indeed. I used to fly a Support Command aircraft...

Indeed. I used to fly a Support Command aircraft type which was frequently used to exercise the freedom of (usually) the centre corridor into Gatow. The threat of 'Meaconing' was something we were...
Forum: Middle East
15th Mar 2024, 03:39
Replies: 32
Views: 10,147
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

There is one inviolable 'rule' as an expat and...

There is one inviolable 'rule' as an expat and that is that once you have a command, never, ever give it up for another expat position. Give it up to go 'home' to a legacy carrier if it feels right...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2024, 06:05
Replies: 89
Views: 25,794
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

I did a JP5A refresher course at Linton in the...

I did a JP5A refresher course at Linton in the early 80's. In SHQ was a huge, hand painted sign (but done extremely well) which simply stated:

'The role of the RAF is to fly aeroplanes. The role...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2024, 00:28
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,610,164
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

I think it is, not only, inevitable, but that it...

I think it is, not only, inevitable, but that it is also now essential. It would certainly put Putin in a situation where he has to either pee or get off the pot. It could even be the trigger for the...
Forum: Middle East
27th Feb 2024, 22:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

I had a similar restriction on my licence and it...

I had a similar restriction on my licence and it didn't stop me from being employed by EK.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2024, 05:00
Replies: 94
Views: 14,310
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

Ex Air 2000 pilot had AMM 757 AMM being the...

Ex Air 2000 pilot had AMM 757

AMM being the code for Air 2000 and the 757 self explanatory

Many years ago, I had a friend who worked at a Vauxhall main dealership. His wife was called Judy. For...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2024, 13:54
Replies: 62
Views: 7,786
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

Whatever they ask for, immediately!

Whatever they ask for, immediately!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 17:34
Replies: 329
Views: 75,177
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

I think even Putin isn’t daft enough to be guided...

I think even Putin isn’t daft enough to be guided by the comments of a former POTUS.

But, all the more reason to keep the $ flowing to Ukraine and for other NATO countries to ensure they are ready...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 16:41
Replies: 329
Views: 75,177
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

What his personal motives may be do not concern...

What his personal motives may be do not concern me one iota. I just asked myself whether or not he raised a valid point - albeit in a bad way, and my answer was and is, Yes.

This is the NATO V...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 10:18
Replies: 329
Views: 75,177
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

But that 'agreement' was signed in 2006. Thats 18...

But that 'agreement' was signed in 2006. Thats 18 years ago and they still aren't there!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 10:16
Replies: 329
Views: 75,177
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

I think we all know that it is best to win the...

I think we all know that it is best to win the war with Russia in Ukraine, rather than have to fight it in the Baltic states, Poland, Romania, Moldova etc, ourselves. My view is very simple. If you...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 07:09
Replies: 329
Views: 75,177
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

That is open to interpretation and the...

That is open to interpretation and the ‘agreement’’ does need tightening up. On the one hand the document does make reference to ‘guideline’ but then goes on about ‘an agreement’ to contribute a...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 06:29
Replies: 329
Views: 75,177
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

That’s a separate discussion. On this particular...

That’s a separate discussion. On this particular subject he makes a very good point in a very bad manner.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 06:28
Replies: 329
Views: 75,177
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

I disagree. Are you saying it is wrong to call...

I disagree. Are you saying it is wrong to call out NATO members who have consistently paid less than the minimum agreed amount. I may not agree with the way Trump is going about it but he is quite...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 06:25
Replies: 329
Views: 75,177
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

You obviously didn’t read my reply properly. I...

You obviously didn’t read my reply properly. I believe that Trump is simply trying to get other NATO countries to pay their fair share - and that is fair enough. The way he is going about doing that...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 15:28
Replies: 329
Views: 75,177
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

Like much of what Trump says and does, I have a...

Like much of what Trump says and does, I have a certain amount of sympathy for what I believe he tries to achieve but he is about as subtle as a train crash in his execution.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2024, 22:23
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,610,164
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

I think we are at cross purposes here. The...

I think we are at cross purposes here. The removal from the battlefield of a Russian pilot by any means has to be a good thing. In the last big conflict, if any pilot was shot down over enemy...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2024, 12:26
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,610,164
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

Not if, typically, the Resistance got to them...

Not if, typically, the Resistance got to them first!
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2024, 05:34
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,610,164
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

Not for one second.

Not for one second.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2024, 05:30
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,610,164
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

No, it does not. The pilots you refer to were...

No, it does not. The pilots you refer to were invariably captured and, consequently, 'hors de combat' for the duration. These pilots were, no doubt, about to embark on further missions, raining death...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2024, 03:38
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,610,164
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

He was not randomly assassinated. He is a...

He was not randomly assassinated. He is a legitimate military target. By removing a pilot from the scene, that is a Russian bomber that is no longer available to kill innocent civilians.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2024, 13:37
Replies: 760
Views: 374,169
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

Pilot: ...

Pilot: Fuel On Brakes On Throttle Closed Switches Off.
Groundcrew: Breech Inserted Cowling Secure Rear Switches On Clear To Start...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2023, 03:53
Replies: 132
Views: 72,529
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

I had a 'conversation' with HR one day about...

I had a 'conversation' with HR one day about carrying a little extra fuel. I just told them two things:

1. If you think its expensive to carry a little extra fuel, try carrying not quite enough....
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2023, 06:35
Replies: 38
Views: 10,449
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

This vid, admittedly of Buccs over the sea, gives...

This vid, admittedly of Buccs over the sea, gives some idea of how low you can go! Music is pretty good too.

The 'low' stuff starts at about the 2:15 mark.

https://youtu.be/lteL18wd15Y
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2023, 06:39
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,610,164
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

It would certainly blur the lines a bit but not...

It would certainly blur the lines a bit but not really any different, for example, to the 'British Army Training Team' that was in Mirbat in the early 1970s.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Sep 2023, 07:17
Replies: 47
Views: 6,554
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

Mine begins 802 and I joined in 81.

Mine begins 802 and I joined in 81.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2023, 12:56
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,610,164
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

I wonder if potential conscripts in Ruzzia have...

I wonder if potential conscripts in Ruzzia have access to PPRUNE? That might justify posting the links.
Forum: Middle East
19th Aug 2023, 16:56
Replies: 30
Views: 17,640
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

Technically, (very hair splittingly technically)...

Technically, (very hair splittingly technically) you are correct but if you leave within the 'bond' period of effectivity you owe Emirates $. And it can be quite a sum if you leave in the first year....
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2023, 13:14
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,610,164
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

I have been out of the game for a while now but...

I have been out of the game for a while now but could the F16 get close enough to the bombers launching cruise missiles to take them out with Air to Air missiles? And if they could, the diplomacty...
Forum: Middle East
16th Aug 2023, 13:21
Replies: 30
Views: 17,640
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

Let me start with full disclosure: I left...

Let me start with full disclosure: I left Emirates in 2020 so my information is not current and my memory is not perfect.

But:

Bond: US$48000.00 decreasing linearly over 4 years I think. Maybe...
Forum: Middle East
16th Aug 2023, 04:26
Replies: 30
Views: 17,640
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

There are things to do to keep you and your...

There are things to do to keep you and your family occupied but you will pay for them. Extra curricular activities for children, brunches for mum and dad, etc. You will either like that life as a...
Forum: Middle East
13th Aug 2023, 15:33
Replies: 30
Views: 17,640
Posted By BANANASBANANAS

I was in Bahrain when the causeway first opened...

I was in Bahrain when the causeway first opened in the mid 80's. Great entertainment!!
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