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Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2017, 20:45
Replies: 43
Views: 22,090
Posted By Pheasant

What has not been mentioned anywhere above is the...

What has not been mentioned anywhere above is the dilemma the UK finds itself in and the impact on retention. Whilst the huge deficit is suppressing public sector pay, and thus that of the Forces,...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2016, 17:28
Replies: 29
Views: 14,997
Posted By Pheasant

The statement only said governance. There is no...

The statement only said governance. There is no reason why it can't stay Army badged.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2016, 11:20
Replies: 20
Views: 6,239
Posted By Pheasant

The primary purpose of RN rescue aircraft at...

The primary purpose of RN rescue aircraft at Culdrose and Prestwick was civilian SAR - funded by the DTI. The RN continue to provide SAR with their helicopters.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2016, 18:56
Replies: 3
Views: 2,382
Posted By Pheasant

Devil As 28Sqn is re-forming on Trafalgar Day will it...

As 28Sqn is re-forming on Trafalgar Day will it be an RN Sqn?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2016, 18:53
Replies: 28
Views: 9,239
Posted By Pheasant

I think Nelson Wardroom and land will go to the...

I think Nelson Wardroom and land will go to the university. The frieze etc will probably go into the Museum or the refurbished Old Naval Academy Wardroom.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2015, 14:10
Replies: 34
Views: 7,978
Posted By Pheasant

....and only 17 Merlin. Page 7 is a bizarre page...

....and only 17 Merlin. Page 7 is a bizarre page with strange groupings, obsolete aircraft listed and others completely missing - and that is just the aircraft.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2015, 13:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,200
Posted By Pheasant

As far as I am aware there is only one length of...

As far as I am aware there is only one length of nylon lashing used in the RN.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2015, 17:02
Replies: 25
Views: 7,352
Posted By Pheasant

New CO Culdrose is a SHAR pilot.

New CO Culdrose is a SHAR pilot.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2015, 16:44
Replies: 37
Views: 12,915
Posted By Pheasant

Good thing Mrs Moon didn't ask about FE@R. Had...

Good thing Mrs Moon didn't ask about FE@R. Had she done so and then asked about total aircraft numbers she would probably be gobsmacked at the total number of FW required to produce the FE@R number....
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2015, 09:49
Replies: 128
Views: 19,090
Posted By Pheasant

Mini, I am sure things re number of staff...

Mini, I am sure things re number of staff officers are different now but they weren't back in the late '90s. The RAF was vastly overmanned compared to the RN. However, the real issue is that...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2015, 13:10
Replies: 128
Views: 19,090
Posted By Pheasant

Engines has hit the nail on the head re rank and...

Engines has hit the nail on the head re rank and number inflation. For the RN the problem really started in the '90s when Jointery reared its ugly head. If I take the Joint Helicopter Command...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2015, 22:37
Replies: 128
Views: 19,090
Posted By Pheasant

Nothing to do with the number of ships. The...

Nothing to do with the number of ships. The number of "stars" is driven by the requirement at that level both in UK Mil jobs and in Joint jobs within NATO and Allied organisations. As UK plc wishes...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2015, 20:42
Replies: 15
Views: 1,823
Posted By Pheasant

All RN RW aircrew are SAR trained and will...

All RN RW aircrew are SAR trained and will continue to be so ad infinitum. UK SAR is just the transfer of the shore based SAR requirement to civvies hands. The FAA will continue with maritime SAR as...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2015, 14:15
Replies: 44
Views: 8,307
Posted By Pheasant

UJC will accept the official Defence Discount...

UJC will accept the official Defence Discount Card as ID.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2014, 20:56
Replies: 21
Views: 10,266
Posted By Pheasant

I cannot think of a better recipient than JB....

I cannot think of a better recipient than JB. Mentor to many, a display pilot natural and a jolly nice bloke. His main mission in life is to enthuse others in the art of aviation - we love him to...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2014, 18:51
Replies: 80
Views: 40,306
Posted By Pheasant

JTO, My statement still holds true (unless...

JTO,

My statement still holds true (unless different for the RAF?). The way it is defined may have changed but I am not aware that Servicemen are paid an additional amount i.e. overtime. If my...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2014, 08:10
Replies: 80
Views: 40,306
Posted By Pheasant

Leon, AFAIK the BBMF is funded in the same...

Leon,

AFAIK the BBMF is funded in the same was as HMS VICTORY and the National Army Museum. Each Service is permitted to fund one unit from public monies.

I am not sure your time was "free". ...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2014, 09:10
Replies: 450
Views: 104,495
Posted By Pheasant

Which Merlins have deployed with RFA Argus?

Which Merlins have deployed with RFA Argus?
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2014, 08:49
Replies: 7
Views: 2,462
Posted By Pheasant

Actually yes. The RN has significant records of...

Actually yes. The RN has significant records of OAS, grading and EFT scores. An analysis conducted about 10 years ago demonstrated the whilst OAS scores gave almost no prediction of future success,...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2014, 08:31
Replies: 19
Views: 5,326
Posted By Pheasant

I am a bit out of date but I suspect not a lot...

I am a bit out of date but I suspect not a lot has changed in principle. The demands on overall ability to succeed in the training for Lynx/Wildcat are higher than for Merlin thus, in theory, those...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2014, 21:06
Replies: 7
Views: 2,462
Posted By Pheasant

Lofty, I can see no reason why you shouldn't...

Lofty,

I can see no reason why you shouldn't see your report. As far as similarities are concerned I would not expect the grading to be transferable. The army are looking for rotary only and much...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2014, 20:58
Replies: 19
Views: 5,326
Posted By Pheasant

1mag1n3, Many moons ago I was in your...

1mag1n3,

Many moons ago I was in your position and ended up accepting O. For a while I regretted my decision - the O course is hard! However, I stuck with it and had a fantastic time and a good...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2014, 11:22
Replies: 450
Views: 104,495
Posted By Pheasant

Is there a date for the handover of the RAF...

Is there a date for the handover of the RAF Merlin Force to the RN? I heard somewhere that it is this month.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2014, 18:18
Replies: 10
Views: 3,775
Posted By Pheasant

Assuming you are acceptable to the career...

Assuming you are acceptable to the career Managers i.e. you are worth transferring, I would expect you to complete a short-ish Navalisation course at BRNC and then into the flying stream.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2014, 20:09
Replies: 0
Views: 1,076
Posted By Pheasant

Happy Piper?

I give up. Who IS the happy(not) RAF piper who announces the medal ceremony in the swimming pool in the commonwealth Games. She looks about to wrap her hand in she is so happy.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2014, 08:43
Replies: 7,467
Views: 2,404,473
Posted By Pheasant

At last.... ...

At last....

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Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2014, 15:00
Replies: 64
Views: 15,125
Posted By Pheasant

Roland, Surely QRA is a tactical role? A...

Roland,

Surely QRA is a tactical role? A strategic role is something like delivering the nuclear deterrent. QRA in modern parlance could be fulfilled by a Type 45 in the N North Sea depending on...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2014, 20:29
Replies: 64
Views: 15,125
Posted By Pheasant

Del, I didn't respond to Leon's first two...

Del,

I didn't respond to Leon's first two paras as I could see nothing worth responding to. If he thinks QRA is a strategic role then he clearly understands little.

No chip re FJ, and I am...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2014, 17:19
Replies: 64
Views: 15,125
Posted By Pheasant

Sums up the RAF FJ attitude that this CAS is...

Sums up the RAF FJ attitude that this CAS is trying to distance himself from.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2014, 14:24
Replies: 64
Views: 15,125
Posted By Pheasant

Leon, Either you are right or CAS is and my...

Leon,

Either you are right or CAS is and my vote is with CAS. The only thing that air forces really do in an independent way is control of the air. But control of the air doesn't win the war it...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2014, 07:43
Replies: 64
Views: 15,125
Posted By Pheasant

CAS's speech was a well delivered summary of the...

CAS's speech was a well delivered summary of the RUSI conference. He was describing the well known tension between the military and politicians and it was not stated in a critical way but a pure...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2014, 06:50
Replies: 10
Views: 3,113
Posted By Pheasant

Why would VCDS want to be 1SL, CGS or CAS? His...

Why would VCDS want to be 1SL, CGS or CAS? His only interest would be CDS surely? In the case of Peach he faces very stiff competition with Zambellas and Pulford - both excellent candidates for the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2014, 22:47
Replies: 110
Views: 79,558
Posted By Pheasant

At least Aviation Leathercraft produce jackets...

At least Aviation Leathercraft produce jackets that fit- unlike the one being modelled by Gen Blondin!
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2014, 18:28
Replies: 26
Views: 6,195
Posted By Pheasant

Isn't Shawbury the RAF's oldest airfield? I seem...

Isn't Shawbury the RAF's oldest airfield? I seem to recall the last time this was mentioned CAS went straight to Def Sec to plead no closure. Anyway DFHS to Yeovilton is a silly idea.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2013, 06:59
Replies: 10
Views: 4,141
Posted By Pheasant

John is alive and well and still displaying all...

John is alive and well and still displaying all manner of historic aircraft. Contact via:

HOME (http://www.fnht.co.uk)
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