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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2015, 21:04
Replies: 2,074
Views: 453,346
Posted By si.

That would add a new dimension to performing a...

That would add a new dimension to performing a barrel role....:mad:
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2015, 20:54
Replies: 39
Views: 14,782
Posted By si.

Former 645 staff cadet G2. I'm in.

Former 645 staff cadet G2.

I'm in.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2015, 22:03
Replies: 43
Views: 8,561
Posted By si.

Whilst I can't comment on the standards regarding...

Whilst I can't comment on the standards regarding education, I whole heartedly agree concerning other influences. The volume of American television programmes broadcast on a certain satellite...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2015, 20:51
Replies: 43
Views: 8,561
Posted By si.

I'm a little younger than the OP, yet we were...

I'm a little younger than the OP, yet we were still taught proper grammar and spelling whilst at school. Although that's not to say I'd claim my grammar was perfect, and I do make mistakes. (Before...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2015, 18:24
Replies: 96
Views: 33,577
Posted By si.

I don't think too much had changed when I went...

I don't think too much had changed when I went through OASC, there was still a tatty space invaders machine for 'entertainment'. :rolleyes:

TV documentaries rarely reflect to full story, but this...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2015, 19:35
Replies: 96
Views: 33,577
Posted By si.

BBC Series - Fighter Pilots

I've spent the last few evenings watching the above series on YouTube, and throughly enjoyed doing so. I recognised Martin Withers as a QFI, and kept my eye open for Courtney, believing he'd be at...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2013, 01:33
Replies: 62
Views: 13,531
Posted By si.

Boulmer was always an interesting place, despite...

Boulmer was always an interesting place, despite almost all the regular personnel going home on Friday, just as we arrived to run courses for local Air Cadets / adult staff. The bar was rather quiet...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2013, 22:39
Replies: 32
Views: 10,214
Posted By si.

I recal when the Army marched into Catterick, the...

I recal when the Army marched into Catterick, the VGS which remained there was to retain control of the airfield, and Army operations were not to interfere with flying....

That is until their...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2013, 20:02
Replies: 47
Views: 16,852
Posted By si.

Column back and power on for a short while, and...

Column back and power on for a short while, and you might just be able to blag it...:O
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2013, 20:27
Replies: 752
Views: 348,955
Posted By si.

I can't recommend both 'First Light- Geoffrey...

I can't recommend both 'First Light- Geoffrey Wellum' and 'Warburton's War - Tony Spooner' enough. I was almost unable to put either book down, and ended up on Google researching both the subjects....
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2012, 11:47
Replies: 9
Views: 3,063
Posted By si.

The fact that you are already a CI, and therefore...

The fact that you are already a CI, and therefore 'on the books' and hold the relevet security clearance, makes the process a lot simplier. As a posting on a VGS is an extra duty, you wouldn't need...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2012, 18:12
Replies: 235
Views: 35,778
Posted By si.

I wouldn't agree with that. Most UK police forces...

I wouldn't agree with that. Most UK police forces will proseceute their own staff just as eagerly as they would a civilian. The diffrence being, where a civvy would be prosecueted for an 'excess...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2012, 17:49
Replies: 235
Views: 35,778
Posted By si.

It appears there are so many such shootings now,...

It appears there are so many such shootings now, the quote, 'I just don't like Mondays' has ceased to be shocking, and has become just another excuse.



Brilliant idea! During my time in...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2012, 16:50
Replies: 57
Views: 32,396
Posted By si.

Apologies for the thread drift, but I recall...

Apologies for the thread drift, but I recall visiting once to collect some equipment, after the RAF had vacated, and left the site to the Army.

A very helpfull chap in stores refused to release...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2012, 17:26
Replies: 57
Views: 32,396
Posted By si.

Ohhhhhh...! ;)

Ohhhhhh...! ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2012, 21:48
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,008,618
Posted By si.

"It's time to retire. I'm just too long in the...

"It's time to retire. I'm just too long in the tooth...."
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2012, 21:01
Replies: 283
Views: 131,571
Posted By si.

Even on a 3 deg approach, he wasn't going to make...

Even on a 3 deg approach, he wasn't going to make Stanley's keys at over 50' ;)

Fuse lit, no wait and watch.....:hmm:
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2012, 19:39
Replies: 283
Views: 131,571
Posted By si.

I've rubbed my eyes a few times, and still think...

I've rubbed my eyes a few times, and still think that F4 looks rather low...:D

It's a good job the thread discussing the minimum altitude over the piano keys isn't still on the front page...:)
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2012, 17:56
Replies: 135
Views: 25,077
Posted By si.

Quite correct. The burden of proof in criminal...

Quite correct. The burden of proof in criminal law is that it must be proven beyond all reasonable doubt, and the fact that he was in possession of a weapon, would usually suffice for this. Then it...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2012, 22:37
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,008,618
Posted By si.

MOD procurement miss the 'W' in 'Whole new raft...

MOD procurement miss the 'W' in 'Whole new raft of equipment required'.....
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2012, 20:40
Replies: 135
Views: 25,077
Posted By si.

The declaration taken at the end of live firing,...

The declaration taken at the end of live firing, is also a legal minefield. As a qualified RCO, I would be required to take from everyone present 'the declaration'.

A number of my assistants...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2012, 20:16
Replies: 5
Views: 2,836
Posted By si.

They'll probably have low hours though.....

They'll probably have low hours though.....
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2012, 19:10
Replies: 41
Views: 12,623
Posted By si.

I would strongley support the abolition of flying...

I would strongley support the abolition of flying pay.......

Every time I withdrew a large amount of cash from the joint account, Mrs Si. was never very happy when I explained flying pay must be...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2012, 19:27
Replies: 28
Views: 6,700
Posted By si.

When OC Domestics has control of the central...

When OC Domestics has control of the central heating, it would be a challenge stopping one from tipping over, and launching towards the radiator in the lounge......
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2012, 19:22
Replies: 41
Views: 12,623
Posted By si.

:confused: Then escape the 'verbal assault'...

:confused:

Then escape the 'verbal assault' the rest of us must endure. I can see a flaw in that cunning plan....
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2012, 16:01
Replies: 21
Views: 6,942
Posted By si.

I wonder what the emissions based road tax would...

I wonder what the emissions based road tax would be, to enable me to taxi it off my drive....
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2012, 12:42
Replies: 24
Views: 4,274
Posted By si.

My Father wasn't present at my birth, as it...

My Father wasn't present at my birth, as it wasn't 'the done thing' back then.

He was on duty as a county ambulanceman, delivering a baby at the roadside, on route to the same maternity hospital...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2012, 12:11
Replies: 74
Views: 21,553
Posted By si.

Mister B To a degree it is indeed a...

Mister B

To a degree it is indeed a reference to the existentialist way of thinking, which is becoming more prevalent in society. In that people are now more likely to form none conformist...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2012, 20:25
Replies: 105
Views: 20,331
Posted By si.

I'm in full agreement that mil aircrew are there...

I'm in full agreement that mil aircrew are there to perform a role, regardless of their personal views. The RAF / USAF etc are not just large flying clubs.

Yet sometimes just a moments hesitation...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2012, 19:01
Replies: 74
Views: 21,553
Posted By si.

The feather in the bow remark was simply a play...

The feather in the bow remark was simply a play on words. Used to demonstrate you don't have to have feathers in caps, or strings in bows. If you want a feather in your bow, that's up to you, it's...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2012, 23:16
Replies: 74
Views: 21,553
Posted By si.

I guess there are two feathers in the bow of the...

I guess there are two feathers in the bow of the Vulcan. To one generation, it was one of a fleet of aircraft tasked with delivering our share of a nuclear exchange with the former USSR. As such it...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2012, 22:57
Replies: 22
Views: 4,154
Posted By si.

It's not often I'm lost for words, but I am...

It's not often I'm lost for words, but I am now......

Thank you for posting this, and let's hope they, and all the other crews are never forgotten.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2012, 11:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,916
Posted By si.

Thank's TM, I'll pass that suggestion onto my...

Thank's TM, I'll pass that suggestion onto my friend.

I have attached a link to a photo of his vehicle, whilst it belonged to it's former owner. Prior to it's restoration. Just in case it jog's...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2012, 22:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,916
Posted By si.

230 Sqn 1990 (ish..)

Gentlemen,

A friend of mine has restored a Landrover 101 ambulance, which was attached to 230 Sqn, whilst based at Gutt. The vehicle was painted into desert camo., by a painter who signed Andy...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2012, 12:26
Replies: 21
Views: 5,375
Posted By si.

Squeeze off one laser blast, and everyone else...

Squeeze off one laser blast, and everyone else knows exactly where you are. Even without any radar capability....?

Am I the only one who can see a flaw in this cunning plan......? :hmm:
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