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Forum: Military Aviation

24th Jul 2023, 10:48

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Can Wigston survive the onslaught?

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Posted By Asturias56

But we don't fight people on the parade ground...

But we don't fight people on the parade ground (well....)

Forum: Military Aviation

24th Jul 2023, 08:06

Replies: 592

Can Wigston survive the onslaught?

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Posted By Asturias56

"How long before the King's Colour Squadron...

"How long before the King's Colour Squadron ceases to excel with its impeccable appearance and drill?"

Is there any connection between impeccable drill and war fighting ability?

I can think of...

Forum: Military Aviation

23rd Jul 2023, 16:35

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Can Wigston survive the onslaught?

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Posted By Asturias56

IIRC "Wargame" was set outside the worst hit...

IIRC "Wargame" was set outside the worst hit areas. I seem to remember in the furore that the writers claimed that there was some evidence that it had happened in certain situations in Germany ...

Forum: Military Aviation

23rd Jul 2023, 10:14

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Can Wigston survive the onslaught?

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Posted By Asturias56

As far back as the BBC documentary "War Game"...

As far back as the BBC documentary "War Game" in 1966 the security forces are shown shooting those who have severe radiation poisoning and burns as part of a triage system.

Forum: Military Aviation

18th Jul 2023, 07:06

Replies: 592

Can Wigston survive the onslaught?

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Posted By Asturias56

"number of serving male personnel have their hair...

"number of serving male personnel have their hair in a fashion which staggers belief that its allowed."

they're paid to do a job - not look good or to fit into some 1950's idea of same.

Forum: Military Aviation

7th Jun 2023, 08:32

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Can Wigston survive the onslaught?

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Posted By Asturias56

we still seem to have wonderfully titled SO's in...

we still seem to have wonderfully titled SO's in charge of ... not a lot........

Forum: Military Aviation

3rd Jun 2023, 07:32

Replies: 592

Can Wigston survive the onslaught?

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Posted By Asturias56

the quotation was from Chug - whose record on...

the quotation was from Chug - whose record on documenting and calling out deficiencies stands pretty solid I think.

The statement that there is a clear out in almost all armed services after the...

Forum: Military Aviation

2nd Jun 2023, 09:49

Replies: 592

Can Wigston survive the onslaught?

Views: 193,043

Posted By Asturias56

"It is what happens to any military after...

"It is what happens to any military after prolonged periods of peace, by which I mean without major or World Wars. Instead of leaders being brought to the high command out of necessity, career...

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