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Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2015, 15:54
Replies: 37
Views: 10,932
Posted By OutlawPete

Ofsted reports should be taken with a pinch of...

Ofsted reports should be taken with a pinch of salt. For the most part, the audit process is predominantly 'end based' and doesn't focus enough on the journey for the apprentice or learner. There is...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2014, 19:24
Replies: 33
Views: 5,893
Posted By OutlawPete

Farewell 617 Sqn (for now...)

http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive/final-flight-of-the-dambusters-30012014

Proud to have served on this fantastic Squadron, wishing them all a safe trip home. Well done to all!

Pete
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2014, 12:36
Replies: 30
Views: 5,782
Posted By OutlawPete

Cameron can dismiss all he likes but nothing...

Cameron can dismiss all he likes but nothing changes the fact that a Russian naval ship managed to park itself in the Moray firth a few weeks ago and it took us 24 hrs to do anything about it. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2013, 20:02
Replies: 127
Views: 28,215
Posted By OutlawPete

Peaceful protest is one thing but there is no...

Peaceful protest is one thing but there is no excuse for criminal damage and the punishment in no way fitted the crime.

There is, however a growing number that question the ethics of drones. I'm...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2013, 20:30
Replies: 57
Views: 8,367
Posted By OutlawPete

It was certainly an interesting uniform and he...

It was certainly an interesting uniform and he looked superb taking the salute. Harry is coming into his own within the royals and will be a huge support to his bro' when the time comes. These guys...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2013, 11:20
Replies: 43
Views: 7,461
Posted By OutlawPete

I'm all for freedom of speech and think that the...

I'm all for freedom of speech and think that the UK should be proud of its tolerant approach to it. If in the military, we are there to serve all British people, regardless of their ethnicity,...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2013, 17:33
Replies: 42
Views: 8,146
Posted By OutlawPete

Diginagain, I find myself in complete agreement...

Diginagain, I find myself in complete agreement with you. The idea of staying with one employer for a whole career is to most, a strange concept these days. The attitude I refer to in my previous...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2013, 17:00
Replies: 42
Views: 8,146
Posted By OutlawPete

Perception by potential employers

Whilst off the main topic of the thread, for whats it's worth in recent years I have seen a general shift of opinion amongst some potential employers of ex servicemen. It was once percieved that we...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2013, 10:46
Replies: 43
Views: 7,461
Posted By OutlawPete

I grew up on the west coast of Scotland and I...

I grew up on the west coast of Scotland and I have never understood any of this, maybe because I'm not a rangers/celtic fan. I have always been of the opinion that if you object to that kind of...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2013, 07:41
Replies: 10
Views: 2,185
Posted By OutlawPete

Broon may have been right about the MOD waste but...

Broon may have been right about the MOD waste but did nothing about it. He was worse than any for cutbacks. I remember when those numpties came into office and he alone made it clear he would cut...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2013, 07:24
Replies: 68
Views: 7,737
Posted By OutlawPete

How about the railways Harry. Vast profits...

How about the railways Harry. Vast profits creamed off and lining the pockets of many. Very little reinvestment leading to accidents due to a failing infrastructure, closely followed by government...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2013, 10:16
Replies: 121
Views: 14,360
Posted By OutlawPete

Although I didn't know him, the one name that...

Although I didn't know him, the one name that sticks in my mind is Mick Islania, shot in Germany by an IRA unit whilst out with his family. His 6 month old daughter was killed too (this was claimed...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2013, 19:33
Replies: 121
Views: 14,360
Posted By OutlawPete

A very well written post Bastadeux. I find...

A very well written post Bastadeux.

I find it incredibly unpalatable the McG is be allowed this public forum, like many maybe because I was young in the mob when the horrors of the 80s unfolded. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2013, 07:43
Replies: 63
Views: 12,551
Posted By OutlawPete

Hear hear 500N :D

Hear hear 500N :D
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2013, 06:42
Replies: 94
Views: 20,542
Posted By OutlawPete

Makes two of us Jack. I guess that post is now...

Makes two of us Jack. I guess that post is now "erstwhile" too. :p
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2013, 18:45
Replies: 62
Views: 15,639
Posted By OutlawPete

With all the CGI (or whatever) used in modern...

With all the CGI (or whatever) used in modern movies, it's about time the film BoB was remade, something along the lines of Pearl Harbour etc. As long as they don't change then ending! :p
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2013, 17:58
Replies: 94
Views: 20,542
Posted By OutlawPete

William and Harry between the pair of them, have...

William and Harry between the pair of them, have been brilliant, I for one wish them both the very best whatever they do. It would be good to see William embrace royal duties more now that he's left...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2013, 21:37
Replies: 94
Views: 20,542
Posted By OutlawPete

"I'm posted to Lossiemouth. ..bugger that for a...

"I'm posted to Lossiemouth. ..bugger that for a game of soldiers....how does one push the facking button!"
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2013, 12:37
Replies: 94
Views: 20,542
Posted By OutlawPete

Don't hold not wearing RAF No1's against him, he...

Don't hold not wearing RAF No1's against him, he probably didn't want to get mistaken for a bus conductor or a chauffeur!

Besides, by borrowing that kit, think of the brass he saved by not having...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2013, 08:58
Replies: 226
Views: 35,768
Posted By OutlawPete

They'd probably chop something off.... :mad:

They'd probably chop something off.... :mad:
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2013, 18:43
Replies: 63
Views: 12,551
Posted By OutlawPete

Ok so its a newspaper report so a large pinch of...

Ok so its a newspaper report so a large pinch of salt required but....to paraphrase:
"An unidentified man reacted with fury at being challenged for identificaton in the grounds of Buckingham palace....
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2013, 10:32
Replies: 226
Views: 35,768
Posted By OutlawPete

THS and lj101, I was certain we had systems...

THS and lj101,
I was certain we had systems like you describe in place for such situations, it's been a couple of years since my last visit to that region.

Glojo, re the last comment of your...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2013, 09:16
Replies: 226
Views: 35,768
Posted By OutlawPete

GK, how absurd, I ought to be flippant in my...

GK, how absurd, I ought to be flippant in my retort to the level of sarcasm that you choose to adopt but I'll rise above that.

Personally, I would never put anyone in that position in the first...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2013, 15:28
Replies: 226
Views: 35,768
Posted By OutlawPete

Agree with Courtney on that. Whatever the law of...

Agree with Courtney on that. Whatever the law of the land where the crime is committed should stand. That should apply in equal measure to all, but how often do we see this type of thing end up in a...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 21:54
Replies: 94
Views: 16,055
Posted By OutlawPete

Nice one Tom. Highlight of the day?

Nice one Tom. Highlight of the day?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 20:49
Replies: 226
Views: 35,768
Posted By OutlawPete

SASless I have no proof that you are asking for,...

SASless I have no proof that you are asking for, only the news channels that you'll have the same access to. Agreed, my post may carry an assumption that is perhaps biased towards the six but...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 20:34
Replies: 94
Views: 16,055
Posted By OutlawPete

A fair point Cubanate, I can but hope! Still cant...

A fair point Cubanate, I can but hope! Still cant see the same numbers venturing this far up north as we see at Leuchars.

Glad for all involved that it went well today, gutted I couldn't be...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 20:27
Replies: 94
Views: 16,055
Posted By OutlawPete

I'm not sure sasless and the same thought...

I'm not sure sasless and the same thought occurred to me at the time. The only rationale behind it, as far as I can see, is the potential danger that such a landing may put a large crowd in.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 16:43
Replies: 226
Views: 35,768
Posted By OutlawPete

At no stage did I claim to be able to prove that....

At no stage did I claim to be able to prove that. If he was getting set on by six big guys would have had time to remove a folding knife from his pocket, set the blade then stab two of them? Highly...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 14:27
Replies: 94
Views: 16,055
Posted By OutlawPete

Indeed it was, I was in the crowd that very day....

Indeed it was, I was in the crowd that very day. A sad end to the day as it was a magnificent aircraft. One of the mains wouldn't lower. He bailed out safely and the aircraft ended up in the sea.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 14:16
Replies: 226
Views: 35,768
Posted By OutlawPete

A case of pot calling kettle black there sasless..

A case of pot calling kettle black there sasless..
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 10:44
Replies: 226
Views: 35,768
Posted By OutlawPete

According to the article in the NYT (which is...

According to the article in the NYT (which is basically all that any commentators here have to go on) there's a bit more to it than just disliking his (allegedly racist) views Courntney.
The off...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2013, 20:25
Replies: 94
Views: 16,055
Posted By OutlawPete

Tom, they held an air show at Prestwick regularly...

Tom, they held an air show at Prestwick regularly until 1992. Ok it was fairly small scale in comparison to Leuchars but good nonetheless.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2013, 20:11
Replies: 226
Views: 35,768
Posted By OutlawPete

I wouldnt say giving someone who had stabbed two...

I wouldnt say giving someone who had stabbed two people (allegedly) a bloody nose was disproportionate. More like evidence of controlled restraint and fortunate that the damage done wasn't worse.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2013, 18:09
Replies: 94
Views: 16,055
Posted By OutlawPete

Ayr. Depends where you go, Tom. And it's home...

Ayr. Depends where you go, Tom. And it's home ground for me so I'd say that anyway!! I'm sure many would say different.
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