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Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2024, 15:45
Replies: 836
Views: 262,097
Posted By BATCO

Dave Well, the article does actually say 'The...

Dave
Well, the article does actually say 'The traditional Polish Air Force’s equivalent of a “roundel”, will be replaced by a low-visibility counterpart' and 'The low-visibility checkerboard (the...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2024, 08:00
Replies: 144
Views: 41,171
Posted By BATCO

Nutty I think WB627 was referring to the...

Nutty
I think WB627 was referring to the difference in breast pockets. The sergeant third from the right (looking at the photo) has a pocket minus the blouse. According to Wiki this was an austerity...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2024, 00:12
Replies: 11
Views: 4,128
Posted By BATCO

Two examples from early 1960s. My loss of acting...

Two examples from early 1960s. My loss of acting rank (Flt Lt back to Fg Off) occurred in 1985.
But I did gain a wife (a Cpl at the time) who is still Mrs Batco.

Batco
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2023, 04:33
Replies: 86
Views: 26,953
Posted By BATCO

TIO has it right because the flash actually says...

TIO has it right because the flash actually says "Royal Marines Commando". (my emphasis added). That it read as the wearer - who is a commando - is a member of the Royal Marines. So when/if no longer...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2023, 18:56
Replies: 32
Views: 7,823
Posted By BATCO

A. US Army. See here:...

A. US Army. See here: https://home.army.mil/johnson/index.php/units-tenants/jrtc-operations-group/1st-battalion-509th-infantry-regiment

For those that don't want to follow the link, he's 1/509...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2023, 14:57
Replies: 310
Views: 101,561
Posted By BATCO

Narrowing the focus a bit, while on an army...

Narrowing the focus a bit, while on an army course (platoon commanders battle course, 1983) I visited the country pile of a fellow student (Rupert C+++++, Coldstream Guards). His parents were...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2023, 13:03
Replies: 130
Views: 32,508
Posted By BATCO

Almost back on thread... 1. I too remember Mick...

Almost back on thread...
1. I too remember Mick Smith as a Fg Off. He's done very well and I wish him good fortune.
2. Despite the RAF Regt's banter over the years, they really are part of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2022, 17:28
Replies: 220
Views: 67,942
Posted By BATCO

The linked site says 'identity'. Works for me....

The linked site says 'identity'. Works for me. But I fear the lazy media will often mistake RAF for army and occasionally army/RN for RAF. C'est la vie.

Batco
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2022, 20:27
Replies: 64
Views: 19,893
Posted By BATCO

Exactly so. The Civil Contingencies Act 2004...

Exactly so. The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 places a duty on NHS England and the individual NHS hospital trust, amongst others, to maintain - and when necessary, implement - contingency plans to...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2022, 18:30
Replies: 30
Views: 4,326
Posted By BATCO

Tried twice, bandwidth limits prevented me from...

Tried twice, bandwidth limits prevented me from completing it.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2022, 08:02
Replies: 162
Views: 24,868
Posted By BATCO

LB I couldn't differentiate between a female...

LB

I couldn't differentiate between a female SWO's signature block and that of a male SWO. But, I guess it could look something like this (on a loose minute):

L Baston
Warrant Officer
SWO...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2022, 08:36
Replies: 592
Views: 193,336
Posted By BATCO

F Many thanks. Never meant it as criticism of...

F
Many thanks. Never meant it as criticism of CAS, mere curiosity.
Batco
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2022, 05:22
Replies: 592
Views: 193,336
Posted By BATCO

Can anyone explain the sword he is carrying? It...

Can anyone explain the sword he is carrying? It doesn't look like an Air Rank sword to me.
Also, the grip of his left hand on scabbard? It doesn't appear to be from the rear of the scabbard.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2022, 06:32
Replies: 54
Views: 10,910
Posted By BATCO

Yes, Operation LEOPARD/BONITE in Kolwezi in 1978....

Yes, Operation LEOPARD/BONITE in Kolwezi in 1978.

Batco
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2022, 07:34
Replies: 98
Views: 19,884
Posted By BATCO

Other countries manage to have a 'summer' parade...

Other countries manage to have a 'summer' parade uniform.
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Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2022, 06:37
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,145,319
Posted By BATCO

Switchblade? Batco

Switchblade?

Batco
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2022, 19:40
Replies: 292
Views: 67,178
Posted By BATCO

I'm with N1 on this. My last tour of duty was as...

I'm with N1 on this. My last tour of duty was as an exchange officer working in the French Ministry of Defence. One of the office staff was French Air Force Aviateur 1ere Classe and the one star...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2021, 04:57
Replies: 23
Views: 6,366
Posted By BATCO

Not an engineering reply (as sought by the OP)...

Not an engineering reply (as sought by the OP) but the IDF made impressive use of the A-4 Skyhawk whatever the [additional] maintenance requirements and fatigue life.

Batco
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2021, 20:07
Replies: 292
Views: 67,178
Posted By BATCO

Held at gunpoint, conditioned by cold, and...

Held at gunpoint, conditioned by cold, and robbed, but I didn't crack,

Batco
:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2021, 14:37
Replies: 16
Views: 3,920
Posted By BATCO

I concede. Arborfield is indeed in Berkshire. The...

I concede. Arborfield is indeed in Berkshire. The Rapier courses of which I am more familiar were held at The Royal School of Artillery, Larkhill (Wilts).

Best
Batco
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2021, 18:22
Replies: 16
Views: 3,920
Posted By BATCO

Just being pedantic: The course to which you...

Just being pedantic:
The course to which you refer was more likely in Wiltshire.
Rapier was not that complex a system.
40 years is not that long (cf AIM9 Sidewinder 1956-ish to present). Also...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2021, 04:34
Replies: 109
Views: 40,219
Posted By BATCO

Di di dah dah di di I think you meant Dash Dot...

Di di dah dah di di
I think you meant Dash Dot Dot Dot Dash

Batco
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2021, 18:56
Replies: 752
Views: 348,928
Posted By BATCO

The Edge of the Sword. By Gen Sir Anthony...

The Edge of the Sword. By Gen Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley
Although the author served with distinction in WW2, this book concerns his exploits in the Korean War. In April 51 as the Chinese swept...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2021, 13:18
Replies: 12
Views: 3,907
Posted By BATCO

Have had a longer look at the Future Army...

Have had a longer look at the Future Army document. In general it looks like a PR exercise to cover up an ever shrinking force. More specifically I find it odd that:
1. No 2 Divs or Bdes (or BCT)...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2021, 04:46
Replies: 292
Views: 67,178
Posted By BATCO

Re IBN 101/21 in post 28, isn’t ‘...

Re IBN 101/21 in post 28, isn’t ‘ Reaper/Protector Mission Intelligence Coordinators and Cabin Crew’ a tautology?

Batco
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2021, 04:51
Replies: 12
Views: 3,907
Posted By BATCO

Also, To add to that, 16 Air Assault Brigade is...

Also,
To add to that, 16 Air Assault Brigade is rather dependent on Air for its unique contribution.

Batco
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2021, 18:35
Replies: 1,432
Views: 474,945
Posted By BATCO

Already debated on prune ad nauseam but according...

Already debated on prune ad nauseam but according to the RAF's own website, the correct title is "Senior Aircraftman" (see https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/raf-ranks/).


Batco
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2021, 05:03
Replies: 58
Views: 29,998
Posted By BATCO

Wuh I don't think the argument is that the RAF...

Wuh
I don't think the argument is that the RAF Regt could have produced all that 16AA did in terms of numbers and capability. The point was that certain tasks should have been allocated to RAF Regt...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2021, 10:28
Replies: 58
Views: 29,998
Posted By BATCO

I am sure that today various elements for the RAF...

I am sure that today various elements for the RAF Regt are on graduated RS as with other force elements across Sea, Land and Air. Indeed, in my day we twice exceeded the requirements of the mandated...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2021, 08:06
Replies: 58
Views: 29,998
Posted By BATCO

PapaD Thanks for response. You have correctly...

PapaD
Thanks for response. You have correctly identified II Sqn RAF Regt as participating in operations in SL. However some of your detail is wrong.
II Sqn's first involvement came as part of a...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2021, 18:56
Replies: 58
Views: 29,998
Posted By BATCO

I fully agree withe the sentiments expressed....

I fully agree withe the sentiments expressed. Following the intervention in Sierra Leone in May 2000 (featuring many a picture of Gurkhas at Lungi with RAF C130 in background) the then AOC 2 Gp -...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2021, 14:38
Replies: 1,432
Views: 474,945
Posted By BATCO

As I understand it, Sec State and Sec Def visited...

As I understand it, Sec State and Sec Def visited NATO HQ week beginning 12 April 21 to reveal decision and timetable. That said it was a typical consultation, ie "it doesn't matter what you say, I'm...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2021, 14:22
Replies: 37
Views: 16,196
Posted By BATCO

Obituary: Sir Peter Harding

Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Peter Harding, has died aged 87. He served as the RAF’s Chief of the Air Staff before being appointed in 1992 as Chief of the Defence Staff, the most senior British...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2021, 06:19
Replies: 1,432
Views: 474,945
Posted By BATCO

Not completely irrelevant. OTS reconnaissance...

Not completely irrelevant. OTS reconnaissance vehicles (and other military equipment) were and are available. Ajax is a development of the ASCOD and plenty of other armies have 21st century 'scout...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2021, 18:40
Replies: 10
Views: 4,173
Posted By BATCO

Strange priority (of UK) since I understand it...

Strange priority (of UK) since I understand it (ie AST 403) was originally conceived as replacement for the Harrier and Jaguar. As explained to me (at Staff College) RAF philosophy was that a good...
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