dunno Gttc, apparently one of said young bucks with just al3 experience showed up his more experienced seniors on the 139 'cos he had no pre conceptions about twin engine heli's
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Hi Spike
As an example, a senior pilot of my acquaintance was regraded on the Al.III,last year, after having come off the 135 list and is now on the 139. He was a bit puzzled at this change but didn't mind as it gave him more flight hours. Apart from all that, the organisation is a lot more mature now and is much more capable of absorbing the 139 into service, than it was in Dauphin days. Back then, it was amazing that the set-up even worked at all. I wish them luck and hope that the boots get their hearts desire to jump out of helicopters satisfied.
Also, if the gunners do get a new badge, the unofficial motto of the old RAF gunners was "we aim, not to please".
regards
GttC
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One of them was a captain?Mea culpa.I will have to bone up on my Air corps rank markings.:redface:"Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.
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Originally posted by apod View PostOne of them was a captain?Mea culpa.I will have to bone up on my Air corps rank markings.:redface:
(for aircrew overalls), the difference between a Lt and a Capt is hard to tell
(one bar thinner than the other for an Lt)"Well, stone me! We've had cocaine, bribery and Arsenal scoring two goals at home. But just when you thought there were truly no surprises left in football, Vinnie Jones turns out to be an international player!" (Jimmy Greaves)!"
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Originally posted by Truck Driver View PostIn fairness, from a distance, with Air Corps rank markings on green sliders
(for aircrew overalls), the difference between a Lt and a Capt is hard to tell
(one bar thinner than the other for an Lt)Lifes a bitch, so be her pimp!
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Originally posted by GoneToTheCanner View PostHi Spike
As an example, a senior pilot of my acquaintance was regraded on the Al.III,last year, after having come off the 135 list and is now on the 139. He was a bit puzzled at this change but didn't mind as it gave him more flight hours. GttCIt's not having what you want, it's wanting what you have.
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No
To labour intensive-
in that you have to bring maintance crew as wellThings fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere***
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.
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DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THOSE HELIS COST!!!
Jaysus, are you mad, we can't risk bringing them overseas. The paint might get scratched.It is only by contemplation of the incompetent that we can appreciate the difficulties and accomplishments of the competent.
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