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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2016, 21:05
Replies: 76
Views: 35,778
Posted By Selatar

Per Ardua. So very sad. RIP fella

Per Ardua. So very sad.

RIP fella
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2016, 07:11
Replies: 48
Views: 25,085
Posted By Selatar

Firstly I think biggus just increased the RAF...

Firstly I think biggus just increased the RAF numbers by 10k up to 41 thousand. I may have missed the memo but isn't 31 and change the answer?

I think it was said on here after the SDSR 15...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2016, 22:07
Replies: 32
Views: 10,209
Posted By Selatar

Certainly used paveway 3s in desert fox in 98 and...

Certainly used paveway 3s in desert fox in 98 and Iraq 2003. Don't think any used in Libya. Old girls now, surprised they are still available. Not much more HE than the old 1000lb pave way 2 but a...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2016, 15:34
Replies: 76
Views: 16,489
Posted By Selatar

Lots of spitfires will be involved I venture.... ...

Lots of spitfires will be involved I venture....

Massive London flypast surely, perhaps with a live link to the latest Tornado/typhoon/MQ9 drop in the Middle East...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2016, 15:19
Replies: 30
Views: 5,915
Posted By Selatar

Just this once. Out of curiosity what part of the...

Just this once. Out of curiosity what part of the " at home" RAF are " on call 24/7 and called out regularly". Do you stay sober 365 and within 1 hour of work all year? I'm glad I never worked in...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2016, 14:57
Replies: 30
Views: 5,915
Posted By Selatar

Nice try melchett. Let me know when LACs out of...

Nice try melchett. Let me know when LACs out of phase 2 get 63k and I will re apply...

My father recalls not very fondly the 5 1/2 day working week that was in place during his RAF national...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2016, 20:28
Replies: 39
Views: 10,830
Posted By Selatar

The NI hike will eat the 1% pay increase and more...

The NI hike will eat the 1% pay increase and more for some people. About £350 per annum if your on 30k and increasing accordingly.... In fairness it's the whole public sector getting shafted with NI...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2016, 08:15
Replies: 26
Views: 7,393
Posted By Selatar

The list of other smaller ops wouldn't fit on the...

The list of other smaller ops wouldn't fit on the fin... Op Driver in 94 saw extra jets to the Gulf for example but arguably part of Jural. Same for Desert Fox being part of Bolton I venture. Of...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2016, 18:10
Replies: 15
Views: 3,154
Posted By Selatar

Fo this Op the media have some sort of a '...

Fo this Op the media have some sort of a ' Vietnam' style fixation on the ISIS body count. FOIs and the MODs daily MISREP summaries online don't help in my view. Or rather the fact that the MoD...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2016, 19:59
Replies: 42
Views: 9,672
Posted By Selatar

At least it's only a 999 year lease so we get...

At least it's only a 999 year lease so we get them back in 2995....
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2016, 08:17
Replies: 42
Views: 9,672
Posted By Selatar

Whilst no fan of Annington, the state of the...

Whilst no fan of Annington, the state of the properties, be it mice or much worse has absolutly nothing to do with them. They cut a genius deal with the MOD where any upkeep, be it a new roof or lick...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2016, 13:55
Replies: 80
Views: 17,689
Posted By Selatar

Oh dear

Sailor,

Such amusing posts. Your obvious dislike for all things light blue destroys and credibility you have. I could spend many a post attacking the weaknessss of the RN both those observed in...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2016, 09:51
Replies: 28
Views: 9,238
Posted By Selatar

Just like Bentley Priory they will probably keep...

Just like Bentley Priory they will probably keep the hall and flatten/build on the rest. As an aside Bently now has a fine Fighter Command Musuem in the Mess that is well worth a visit. You can...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2016, 07:01
Replies: 28
Views: 9,238
Posted By Selatar

Too late. Brampton sold a few years back....

Too late. Brampton sold a few years back. Housing. Small patch to stay for now.
Not sure if the bulldozers have moved in but the site has been empty for a few years now.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2016, 19:32
Replies: 28
Views: 9,238
Posted By Selatar

Feltham will go for a packet. Prime West London...

Feltham will go for a packet. Prime West London land. Maybe treble digit millions. Just don't mention the young offenders institute round the corner. I recall one SO1 out for a lunchtime run getting...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2016, 09:59
Replies: 16
Views: 4,236
Posted By Selatar

I wonder how she will be received on any visits...

I wonder how she will be received on any visits to military bases given her co operation and support of those trying to send troops to prison?

That's before her anti RPAS, anti trident, anti...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2016, 06:10
Replies: 105
Views: 49,482
Posted By Selatar

Great thread. Not quite a 'gaining you RAF wings...

Great thread. Not quite a 'gaining you RAF wings in WWII thread' but let's have some more personal stories from those that were there. A defining conflict for the RAF.

In the 25 years that have...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 20:57
Replies: 322
Views: 106,429
Posted By Selatar

On the face of it, manning the force mix...

On the face of it, manning the force mix described today with a largely regular uniformed force of 31 800 requires a cunning plan from manning (god help us). It's more than binning a dozen adminers...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 19:49
Replies: 322
Views: 106,429
Posted By Selatar

Shuffling feet

With the RN getting 400 of the 700 new posts, that leaves 300 new posts for the RAF. So 300 to cover:

two typhoon squadrons
an entire MPA force (minus seedcorn)
2x C-130J squadrons that have...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 08:52
Replies: 367
Views: 106,206
Posted By Selatar

News saying lossie

News saying lossie
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 08:40
Replies: 322
Views: 106,429
Posted By Selatar

So far so good

Brilliant news regarding the P8s, and the number 9 isn't bad. A sound decision along with the two AD typhoon squadrons. Rough numbers but with 150 per tiffie squadron and what, 400 for the P8s,...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2015, 14:48
Replies: 40
Views: 14,282
Posted By Selatar

The RAF has shrunk from 50 thousand to a shade...

The RAF has shrunk from 50 thousand to a shade over 31 thousand in circa 9 years. In October, 150 left without being replaced. Stopping the decline in numbers appears to be beyond the capability or...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2015, 22:48
Replies: 42
Views: 12,143
Posted By Selatar

Top bloke the current CDI. For a nav of course! I...

Top bloke the current CDI. For a nav of course! I don't think what's left of his staff have time to help him dress himself. Surely a mess fine at some point...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2015, 21:21
Replies: 77
Views: 15,908
Posted By Selatar

A successful strike indeed and one that mirrors...

A successful strike indeed and one that mirrors hundreds of others in terms of CDE, PID, POL etc. A stretch on the UK Self Defence term the military are used to, but I guess the AG knows his stuff.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2015, 16:51
Replies: 38
Views: 10,559
Posted By Selatar

An interesting buy if true. Certainly more...

An interesting buy if true. Certainly more Frogfoot and Hind/Hip procurement make more sense with regard to the current and real threat to Assads regime. That said their airspace is busted by just...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2015, 07:16
Replies: 43
Views: 11,249
Posted By Selatar

Not as if he had much choice

Not as if he had much choice
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2015, 10:41
Replies: 416
Views: 138,627
Posted By Selatar

Wakey Wakey manning

The indications that the RAF was declining in manpower at a rate of knots is not new. Check out they 'wakey wakey manning' thread on pprune.

I was firmly put in my box that all was well and...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2015, 13:13
Replies: 40
Views: 10,196
Posted By Selatar

Herod, you are correct. Not quite changing sides...

Herod, you are correct. Not quite changing sides but not far off.

Many in 2013 had huge doubts about becoming the ISIS/AQ air component. MPs got it right for once IMHO.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2015, 12:32
Replies: 40
Views: 10,196
Posted By Selatar

OK I get that pressing the pickle button is a...

OK I get that pressing the pickle button is a pretty strong sign you are involved in military ops. But let's put this in context. The air campaign for the theatre is run from a joint HQ full of...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2015, 00:33
Replies: 48
Views: 10,890
Posted By Selatar

I seem to have had a similar career to training...

I seem to have had a similar career to training risky. Excluding a suicidal EFATO at Salmesbury when I was 17 my scariest time on the ground was in Basra in 07. It in no way compares to what our...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2015, 08:13
Replies: 416
Views: 138,627
Posted By Selatar

Melchett, That would be nice to have a mere...

Melchett,

That would be nice to have a mere tweak of the tiller. I don't think the treasury will permit such activity however. Even without No11 interference difficult decisions needed with flat...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2015, 07:34
Replies: 416
Views: 138,627
Posted By Selatar

The grass is certainly not greener just a...

The grass is certainly not greener just a different shade. All my departing cadre are now working in better paid jobs after 1 year. They range from Defence related, Telecoms. Transport, Consulting,...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2015, 19:14
Replies: 29
Views: 13,223
Posted By Selatar

Great find and a classic bit of film. In...

Great find and a classic bit of film.

In terms of up to date experience I would venture a sizeable chunk of the Iraq/Afg rotary fleet (minus the very latest additions) have had a form of BDR...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2015, 08:57
Replies: 100
Views: 27,706
Posted By Selatar

Falklands anyone?

Looks like a few more folks heading south. SDSR manoeuvring, because we now have some Army capacity post Herrick or are the Argies ramping it up?

Today's Telegraph:
11:26PM GMT 23 Mar 2015...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2015, 19:04
Replies: 126
Views: 28,407
Posted By Selatar

And of course whatever pay rises occur in the...

And of course whatever pay rises occur in the interim will play their part in closing the gap I presume?
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