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Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2014, 18:37
Replies: 12
Views: 2,062
Posted By bootscooter

No details I'm afraid, but met an Irish lad in...

No details I'm afraid, but met an Irish lad in Tucson who is/was a fast jet pilot with USMC.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2012, 20:51
Replies: 162
Views: 39,484
Posted By bootscooter

GreenieLynxPilot - First of all, please do...

GreenieLynxPilot -

First of all, please do not assume that everyone on here (and everyone affected by these changes) holds a commission.

Secondly, those that opted for the 05 pension made no...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2012, 22:33
Replies: 162
Views: 39,484
Posted By bootscooter

LJ - so at what time scale, and what percentage...

LJ - so at what time scale, and what percentage slashing of my pension should I start getting upset about? And what if in 6 years time we have our pensions cut again?
I've got 12 years left to my...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2012, 00:22
Replies: 162
Views: 39,484
Posted By bootscooter

You're right of course, none of us know the...

You're right of course, none of us know the details but....

I joined at age 27, have done 16 years, do aim to serve to 55 at which point the 05 pension gives better return than the 75 hence my...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2012, 22:32
Replies: 162
Views: 39,484
Posted By bootscooter

Gah! I still can't see how that is legal* ...

Gah! I still can't see how that is legal*

1. Company offers pension deal A giving X, or pension B giving X plus 10%
2. Person signs up to pension B (no brainer as planning to serve to 55)

7...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2012, 21:27
Replies: 162
Views: 39,484
Posted By bootscooter

"In my view, and that of many others, the new...

"In my view, and that of many others, the new pension was designed to get people to commit to the service till age 55, rewarding them with a hansome pension for doing so. I was happy to commit to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2012, 07:38
Replies: 267
Views: 90,194
Posted By bootscooter

....or what about those that transfered to 05 on...

....or what about those that transfered to 05 on the basis of the pension calculator and will not receive the figures that made them do so? Will they be able to revert to '75?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2007, 21:02
Replies: 11
Views: 2,269
Posted By bootscooter

A friend of mine has just been through this.......

A friend of mine has just been through this.... I've asked that a messege be passed on to him about this thread, so hopefully he shall appear at some point and pass on his knowledge:)
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2006, 21:50
Replies: 107
Views: 17,360
Posted By bootscooter

:rolleyes: :rolleyes::ugh:

:rolleyes: :rolleyes::ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2006, 14:40
Replies: 107
Views: 17,360
Posted By bootscooter

*blows coffee through nose* :ok:

*blows coffee through nose* :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2006, 22:57
Replies: 107
Views: 17,360
Posted By bootscooter

ABIW is absolutely right... timings are set...

ABIW is absolutely right... timings are set generaly due to threat assessment and "what the customer wants" ie, the Army tends to want to travel (home from airhead) in daylight. Work the timings...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2006, 22:54
Replies: 107
Views: 17,360
Posted By bootscooter

this has GOT to be a wind up, surely??? (HEDP)

this has GOT to be a wind up, surely??? (HEDP)
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2006, 16:09
Replies: 35
Views: 11,446
Posted By bootscooter

I always thought the term was "as cold as a...

I always thought the term was "as cold as a witches tit!"
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2006, 02:22
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,952,223
Posted By bootscooter

"..... and that's how you make a perfect...

"..... and that's how you make a perfect bunny-shadow"
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2006, 23:46
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,952,223
Posted By bootscooter

"It's a vicious circle...geddit??"

"It's a vicious circle...geddit??"
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2006, 19:39
Replies: 53
Views: 9,167
Posted By bootscooter

I may well have got the wrong end of the stick,...

I may well have got the wrong end of the stick, but I thought in your earlier post you were suggesting that the lease terms specified that UK C17s were not allowed to go anywhere "dangerous"....
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2006, 18:36
Replies: 53
Views: 9,167
Posted By bootscooter

What is meant by "no loud noises...

What is meant by "no loud noises nearby"?:confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2003, 05:19
Replies: 164
Views: 37,409
Posted By bootscooter

Fantastic! Laughed my (admittedly small) bits...

Fantastic! Laughed my (admittedly small) bits off.

"Bucket of fire-damaged lego" is a favourite line...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2003, 21:59
Replies: 71
Views: 7,899
Posted By bootscooter

Jacko, having never crossed swords with you...

Jacko, having never crossed swords with you before, please go easy on me....I tend to stay away from the controversial. However, as you yourself said, "If the Sky bloke said "Ooh look, Storm Shadow"...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2003, 20:53
Replies: 39
Views: 3,978
Posted By bootscooter

Just to get back to the central theme.... ...

Just to get back to the central theme....

YES.....IT'S THE MUTZ NUTZ!!!!!!!

stand by for expansion.......
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2003, 20:49
Replies: 71
Views: 7,899
Posted By bootscooter

I'm with you all the way Danny, but maybe for...

I'm with you all the way Danny, but maybe for reasons in addition to yours. This "instant replay" war coverage, while certainly being good for ratings, has far reaching personal consequences.
If an...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2003, 19:36
Replies: 23
Views: 3,700
Posted By bootscooter

See....I told you so...... ......but I do...

See....I told you so......

......but I do tend to agree with them,,,,,
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2003, 16:00
Replies: 23
Views: 3,700
Posted By bootscooter

:} Don't wish to appear to chip-on-shoulderish,...

:} Don't wish to appear to chip-on-shoulderish, but....

"the views of officers from the past and present. "

You do realise that leadership is not exclusive to Officers.....some, not I, would...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2003, 18:36
Replies: 98
Views: 11,707
Posted By bootscooter

To choose a Spitfire would be such a cliche, and...

To choose a Spitfire would be such a cliche, and I avoid them like the plague.....so it's between the B1, Vulcan and TSR2.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2003, 23:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,658
Posted By bootscooter

Dropped one of the Good Lady's vases, just the...

Dropped one of the Good Lady's vases, just the other day.....furious, she was!:(
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2003, 23:00
Replies: 35
Views: 5,749
Posted By bootscooter

I'd certainly recommend the Belleville Flyer....

I'd certainly recommend the Belleville Flyer. Very light and comfortable, and made in two levels of toastie! I think the year round boot is the 770 series.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2003, 14:28
Replies: 109
Views: 22,267
Posted By bootscooter

What would be the suan for AA, not yet at 12 yr...

What would be the suan for AA, not yet at 12 yr point, due to sign on (new contract?) in 2008. Will I still be able to stay on the old pension deal if I wish to?
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2003, 14:17
Replies: 97
Views: 11,598
Posted By bootscooter

But surely, the bung at 17 yr point is...

But surely, the bung at 17 yr point is pointless......who is really going to leave with the pension within reach. To retain past 12 yr, how about "signing on bonus" in the same vein, repayable if you...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2003, 22:35
Replies: 97
Views: 11,598
Posted By bootscooter

just to show the other side of Seafury's coin.......

just to show the other side of Seafury's coin....

1) Really, how mny NCA bang out with five years or less to pension time?

2) I've lost count of the number of servicemen/people I've met...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2003, 22:11
Replies: 25
Views: 3,276
Posted By bootscooter

T3, That's a little strong, don't you think,...

T3,
That's a little strong, don't you think, old chap? Surely better to tone down the verbals, and reply with reasoning, heh?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2003, 12:40
Replies: 19
Views: 2,783
Posted By bootscooter

BGA, would you mind rephrasing that as Aircrew...

BGA, would you mind rephrasing that as Aircrew Officers FRI's please. Not bitter, just frustated:O
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2003, 12:36
Replies: 24
Views: 2,999
Posted By bootscooter

Don't know where she got it from (possible local...

Don't know where she got it from (possible local radio news) but Mrs Bootscooter just phoned and told me that we were getting 3.2-3.7%. Stil sh!te, for all the reasons mentioned, but hey, I'm getting...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2003, 12:28
Replies: 19
Views: 2,783
Posted By bootscooter

I'm with you all the way, Ducky..... always...

I'm with you all the way, Ducky..... always remember that those left back at VN, DL etc (eng types, muppets, supply even) will be working their bits off, with limited rest. And they won't even get a...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2003, 15:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,469
Posted By bootscooter

For the love of God! Somebody please tell me that...

For the love of God! Somebody please tell me that enlarging the C-17s will not involve Mr Marshall's angle grinder....:D :D :D
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2003, 19:10
Replies: 35
Views: 5,749
Posted By bootscooter

C17s:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

C17s:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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