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Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2012, 14:47
Replies: 24
Views: 16,751
Posted By Impiger

Circumstances Vary

Don't rely on even well informed suggestions on this thread. If you have a query about the Reserve Forces then speak to the experts. SO1 Reserves Support can be reached on 01494 497946 - he or his...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2012, 17:53
Replies: 106
Views: 25,195
Posted By Impiger

Madbob Sir Peter Squire when CAS around the...

Madbob

Sir Peter Squire when CAS around the turn of the century was still wearing a forage cap with his No1 on non-parade occasions. Saw him hosting foreign air chiefs at Farnborough in that...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2012, 18:08
Replies: 150
Views: 28,171
Posted By Impiger

Now Here's a Thought

When the referendum happens the counts will presumably be regional/constituency based. If a clear majority in say Lothian, or Shetland vote to stay could we see a split Scotland like we have a split...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2012, 16:33
Replies: 31
Views: 12,645
Posted By Impiger

Lets Quash Some Myths

First of all the RAF Civil Component Commission still exists but is closed to new entrants. So whatever Top Cover thinks he's joining it ain't that.

The comment about Met men refers to the Mobile...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 09:37
Replies: 83
Views: 14,380
Posted By Impiger

Harding Wrong (Again) - shock

Not sure why you all believe Mr Harding as usual his work is flawed (not least the figure 32,000 which is neither the 2015 position nor the 2020 one). Liability for recall for the Regular Reserve of...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2012, 15:27
Replies: 49
Views: 9,039
Posted By Impiger

Spot on Foldingwings

The RN planners sold their souls for 2 carriers in SDR and stuck to their guns thereafter. Ironic that the main protagonist was Admiral West!

Is that the sound of chickens I hear returning to...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2011, 17:46
Replies: 44
Views: 7,297
Posted By Impiger

Surely only single seat pilots truly 'self...

Surely only single seat pilots truly 'self supervise' ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2011, 07:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,862
Posted By Impiger

NYM The normal rule is after 5 years 'out'...

NYM

The normal rule is after 5 years 'out' you're treated as a new joiner but depending on branch and trade there are possible waivers to be had on various bits of the entry standards and training...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2011, 17:43
Replies: 44
Views: 7,297
Posted By Impiger

My engineers let me wind the clock up! I...

My engineers let me wind the clock up! I reckoned it was delicate and technical equipment so they must have held me in very high regard. The nose gunner was only allowed to repack and instal the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2011, 08:28
Replies: 44
Views: 7,297
Posted By Impiger

Merry Christmas with no offence ....

Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an
environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive,
gender neutral celebration of the winter...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2011, 15:49
Replies: 45
Views: 21,864
Posted By Impiger

I last flew her (or in her as a semi-professional...

I last flew her (or in her as a semi-professional directional consultant) on the OCU in 1984.

This may just be a cunning Army plan - goes with renaming RAF Mount P and RAF Ascension to MP Base and...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2011, 15:36
Replies: 93
Views: 31,794
Posted By Impiger

This isn't a u-turn just another review! I...

This isn't a u-turn just another review! I thought the build at Waddo for the Reds was well under-way. One of the problems with keeping Scampton for flying was the £9M (2008 prices) or so needed to...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2011, 18:17
Replies: 158
Views: 46,682
Posted By Impiger

Old Duffer

Sadly Old Duffer the clue is in the title: Civil Component. RAF(CC) are civil servants and thus not eligible for the gong. I didn't think VR(T) officers were either but I could be wrong.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2011, 18:08
Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Posted By Impiger

£6.2Bn !!

When I was involved with this programme in 2004 the book price was £3.9Bn but the MOD had a line entry which totalled only £3.6Bn. Over £6Bn is cost over-run gone mad!

Glad to see the boat...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2011, 17:23
Replies: 60
Views: 9,886
Posted By Impiger

If one is a stickler for the correct use of old...

If one is a stickler for the correct use of old fashioned English then calling the RAF Regiment the 'military' arm of the RAF is quite correct. The term 'military' applies only to the Army hence...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2011, 11:27
Replies: 22
Views: 5,611
Posted By Impiger

Contract?

Those on FTRS or Additional Duties Commitment (ADC) terms of service do in effect have an employment contract. Its is called a 'commitment' rather than a contract but I suspect an Employment...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2010, 15:03
Replies: 24
Views: 6,389
Posted By Impiger

I last drank champagne from the trophy (it is a...

I last drank champagne from the trophy (it is a punch bowl after all) when it had been presented to 29(F) circa 1996. Cracking lunch; presented by the AOC in the presence of Major Seed who was a...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2010, 14:53
Replies: 171
Views: 45,948
Posted By Impiger

I heard Liam Fox say he wasn't responsible for...

I heard Liam Fox say he wasn't responsible for regional policy and any basing decisions would be founded in hard-headed logic (aka finance). Sub-text was that if for example closing Lossie made a...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2010, 19:57
Replies: 663
Views: 169,492
Posted By Impiger

I used to lecture on CESR at IOT. My basic line...

I used to lecture on CESR at IOT. My basic line was 'This is a load of bolleaux, if you need to be told how to behave - you're in the wrong place'!

Shortest lesson going - the Cadets loved it:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2010, 18:29
Replies: 14
Views: 4,338
Posted By Impiger

Good point - after all we flogged them HMS...

Good point - after all we flogged them HMS Venerable and 2 Type 42s in the past!!:ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2010, 16:35
Replies: 14
Views: 4,338
Posted By Impiger

I seem to recall even the up-engined GR9 is a bit...

I seem to recall even the up-engined GR9 is a bit iffy anywhere hot unless there's a proper runway available (temperature that is not war zone where tis jolly good).
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2010, 17:34
Replies: 1,831
Views: 395,606
Posted By Impiger

The sound of chickens coming home to roost around...

The sound of chickens coming home to roost around the Naval Staff must be deafening! I'm no expert in maritime force projection but I'd have thought a slightly larger number of DD/FF would give ones...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2010, 17:15
Replies: 177
Views: 38,917
Posted By Impiger

Your skill set will be very valuable in the...

Your skill set will be very valuable in the Reaper (and future RPAS) community. The smart guys should be heading that way fast.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2010, 09:19
Replies: 14
Views: 3,009
Posted By Impiger

VX275

Not sure you've got that quite right. The Study TORs haven't been finalised and the last I'd heard was that SofS was happy with UAS and OTC and didn't need them looked at again. Could be wrong but...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2010, 20:45
Replies: 52
Views: 8,565
Posted By Impiger

With Kinloss down I suspect there will be a...

With Kinloss down I suspect there will be a tactical pause before any decision on Lossie or the Jocks will revolt.

Anyhow surely the best plan is to keep it with Bornado GR4 until about 2016 when...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2010, 18:15
Replies: 193
Views: 39,368
Posted By Impiger

The RAF briefings have been quite explicit. Sea...

The RAF briefings have been quite explicit. Sea King junglies go on time. RAF Merlin force takes over the responsibility to provide lift for Bootnecks. No room for doubt in that brieifing.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2010, 18:59
Replies: 445
Views: 103,464
Posted By Impiger

Bases at Risk?

Someone seems to be leaking!

If true it will be a shame but the axe has to fall somewhere. Standby for lots of anguish and wailing from the SNP - a party that did its utmost to kick the military...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2010, 21:00
Replies: 63
Views: 13,110
Posted By Impiger

I think the Torygraph have been misinformed. ...

I think the Torygraph have been misinformed. I've heard from a tip top source that CEA is likely to survive because the damage caused by withdrawing it would be huge. Some other allowances are...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2010, 17:07
Replies: 49
Views: 10,125
Posted By Impiger

Archimedes, thanks for the quote from CAS'...

Archimedes, thanks for the quote from CAS' e-mail.

Shoddy, opportunistic journalism from the Telegraph then......

I also note their article on the Apache missile keeps refering to RAF engineers...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2010, 18:28
Replies: 18
Views: 3,132
Posted By Impiger

Riskman - Can you produce statistics to back up...

Riskman - Can you produce statistics to back up your claim that a significant number of MOD civil servants are ex-military? I've spent a bit of time in The Building and I can't think of a single one...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2010, 19:56
Replies: 19
Views: 5,900
Posted By Impiger

I was tanking off a Victor once doing a...

I was tanking off a Victor once doing a conversion exercise where the nose gunner had to plug and un-plug several times. During one un-plug he (OK we) were a tad quick and put the HDU brake on.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2010, 17:47
Replies: 51
Views: 10,844
Posted By Impiger

I can confirm the Air Marshal is indeed a fully...

I can confirm the Air Marshal is indeed a fully paid up member of SODCAT he bought me a beer only the other day .....:D
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2010, 21:07
Replies: 50
Views: 7,995
Posted By Impiger

Pregnancy was one thing but under the old rules a...

Pregnancy was one thing but under the old rules a WRAF could seek to leave on marriage (indeed Mrs Imps left on those terms). When notice was served that this clause was to be revoked in the mid...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2010, 20:56
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,415,741
Posted By Impiger

Decent RPC on Victory too. Still I suspect...

Decent RPC on Victory too.

Still I suspect the new carriers will be able to mount a good party just hope there's still a Bootnecks Band to come down on the aircraft lift!

Pass another pinkers...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2010, 19:28
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,415,741
Posted By Impiger

With Apologies to Churchill

Never before .... has so much been sacrificed (Defence Capability in the round) for so little (2 big boats)

Hopefully the NSC will see sense.
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