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Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2009, 12:59
Replies: 1
Views: 2,144
Posted By Slotback

PM's disrespect at Cenotaph

Was it just me or was Gordon Brown the only political leader not to bow his head after placing his wreath on the Cenotaph this morning?

If this is the case it surely is the most obvious proof that...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2009, 17:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,855
Posted By Slotback

having a laugh

I am sorry I didn't realise that just because some of the talk on this site has been breaching OPSEC meant that there was now a permissible free for all!

Just because someone breaks the rules...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2009, 11:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,855
Posted By Slotback

SRENNAPS if you have served then you must be...

SRENNAPS if you have served then you must be aware of a small concept known as OPSEC. Do you really believe it appropriate to discuss operational matters on an open and anonymous forum.

If you...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2008, 16:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,736
Posted By Slotback

Just to be pedantic/ accurate Tornados have been...

Just to be pedantic/ accurate Tornados have been in the middle east since 1990. Shortly after the invasion of Kuwait. They have been operational over Iraq since 17 Jan 91. Possibly the longest...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2008, 12:19
Replies: 88
Views: 13,705
Posted By Slotback

Amazing what tripe people can speak. Has anyone...

Amazing what tripe people can speak. Has anyone actually asked to see if the flypast was late or if the other pre-match events finished early? Probably not, it's easier to live off prejudice and...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2008, 10:07
Replies: 216
Views: 36,086
Posted By Slotback

Watch the spin

All very true points being raised. However, my biggest concern right now is that we are being played. We have seen it all before - leaked reports of mass cuts and reductions prior to spending rounds....
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2008, 15:47
Replies: 25
Views: 4,311
Posted By Slotback

It really doesn't matter what colour the...

It really doesn't matter what colour the government is they are all ultimately the same as discussed above. A polished turd is still a turd. However, I fundamentally disagree with PP's opinion that...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2008, 14:34
Replies: 26
Views: 4,227
Posted By Slotback

I'm sure that they will stop training them in...

I'm sure that they will stop training them in time to ensure a manning crisis for the last few years of the GR4, Nimrod etc.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2008, 14:46
Replies: 9
Views: 4,688
Posted By Slotback

My, hasn't espionage become lazy these days. ...

My, hasn't espionage become lazy these days.

Must be Gordon Brownski funding the Kremlin
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2007, 12:22
Replies: 126
Views: 18,292
Posted By Slotback

Saluting the PM

As I recall you do not salute the PM because he is the PM but because he is a member of the Privy Council.

The paying of compliments is indeed extended to Senior Officers, Coffins, upon entering...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2007, 09:00
Replies: 64
Views: 16,068
Posted By Slotback

As someone who was was involved in the trail...

As someone who was was involved in the trail across the pond from the northern Tornado base last month I would just like to show my appreciation for the Tristar, VC-10 and Herc crews that supported...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2005, 22:31
Replies: 518
Views: 219,820
Posted By Slotback

Crewroom banter aside I've nothing but respect...

Crewroom banter aside I've nothing but respect and pride for the professionalism and good humour of all the albert crews. A tragic loss to Lyneham and the RAF. Now is the time to let the relatives...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2004, 18:56
Replies: 15
Views: 4,115
Posted By Slotback

It is amazing to see how much ill-informed...

It is amazing to see how much ill-informed rubbish is talked about by those who don't have a clue. It's just such a shame that so many people are prepared to believe it and not recognise the facts.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2004, 13:12
Replies: 60
Views: 6,279
Posted By Slotback

The Armed Forces is different with regard to...

The Armed Forces is different with regard to public hoildays. I have worked a number of public holidays and some of those were on exercise, maybe not Christmas or New Year but public holidays none...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2004, 18:50
Replies: 60
Views: 6,279
Posted By Slotback

Let's hope that the good men and women of the...

Let's hope that the good men and women of the Armed Forces don't have to put out the fires caused by a hijacked aircraft crashing. Crashing because they weren't able to do their primary job and...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2004, 10:37
Replies: 116
Views: 24,791
Posted By Slotback

Investing in a Kebab van outside STC MOBs would...

Investing in a Kebab van outside STC MOBs would sound like a good deal, until you realise that the PAYD company at Leuchars banned the long established van from working outside the station. They...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2004, 22:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,686
Posted By Slotback

Are we to stop carrying out events on dates that...

Are we to stop carrying out events on dates that are the annivesaries of atrocities etc? Is that not another way of giving in and providing an, albeit small, victory to the terrorists?

And what...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2004, 20:58
Replies: 85
Views: 20,050
Posted By Slotback

And what makes you think Lossie is out of woods...

And what makes you think Lossie is out of woods yet?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2004, 19:54
Replies: 126
Views: 22,617
Posted By Slotback

Typhoon Squadrons

The next few typhoon squadrons, folowing 17 and 29, will be 6, 11 and 41. At least there is a future for some of the squadrons being lost in the near future, if the government buys all it intends to!!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2004, 00:54
Replies: 126
Views: 22,617
Posted By Slotback

The 21st will be the date that we really find out...

The 21st will be the date that we really find out what's going to happen. However, as it will be very similar to a lot of the recurrent rumours it will be no surprise to many. The biggest issue in...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2004, 23:20
Replies: 126
Views: 22,617
Posted By Slotback

Point taken, the civil servants may not make the...

Point taken, the civil servants may not make the procurement decisions, those are left to the senior officers and more often politicians with ulterior motives. However, the civil servants are...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2004, 21:49
Replies: 126
Views: 22,617
Posted By Slotback

pr00ne, You are completely correct in...

pr00ne,

You are completely correct in stating that there is to be real terms increase in the funding going to the MOD (not neccessarily the forces) as a result of todays spending review.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2004, 15:58
Replies: 48
Views: 18,461
Posted By Slotback

Maybe this is a new initiative to reduce the...

Maybe this is a new initiative to reduce the number of Jaguars without the politically unacceptable need to admit a reduction in front line capability!! It seems unlikely that the rumours about the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2004, 21:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Posted By Slotback

Thanks for nothing - anoother slap in the face

The Armed Forces Pay award was annouced today. Governement spending restraint and prudent fiscal policies clearly to the fore. Despite the high profile work that the forces have done in the last...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2004, 21:00
Replies: 62
Views: 11,563
Posted By Slotback

Another Slap in the Face

This pay award, for it certainly is not a pay rise in any real terms, is nothing more than a derisory insult to all the men and women who have worked so hard over the last 12 months.

The audacity...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2003, 00:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,875
Posted By Slotback

It was doing its job. Following its tasking and...

It was doing its job. Following its tasking and carrying out some training. Military aircraft do fly around the country and they do fly near airports. Please do not expect people to tell you what...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2003, 19:00
Replies: 77
Views: 9,421
Posted By Slotback

Best wishes to all involved. May you all uphold...

Best wishes to all involved. May you all uphold the best British traditions and stay safe. See you back home soon.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2003, 14:01
Replies: 15
Views: 1,873
Posted By Slotback

You what!?!

"with most of the RAF now heading east the protection of our skies from attack now lies in the hands of the Royal Navy and her Sea Harriers."

I think the Shar boys showed recently at a certain...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2003, 19:59
Replies: 15
Views: 1,873
Posted By Slotback

Rumour Mill

Isn't it amazing just how much rubbish the rumour mill is able to generate when at full speed.

You'd never manage to get all the F3s back without leaving them spread across the americas. That...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2002, 19:02
Replies: 19
Views: 2,104
Posted By Slotback

Post As mentioned in the thread already there is...

As mentioned in the thread already there is serious understaffing of the medical service at the moment. The short time given to patients is a reflection of this shortage coupled with the number of...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2002, 22:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,116
Posted By Slotback

Whilst your CPL qualifications do involve all...

Whilst your CPL qualifications do involve all those exams etc they do not constitute an A level equivalent. The regulations, like most RAF admin is pretty much black and white, however it may be...
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