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by Batfink
Tue 01 Mar, 2005 5:26 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: uas
Replies: 1
Views: 956

they drink beer and spend the tax payers money :lol:

Although I have met a few UAS ruperts-wanna-be's who've been useful - some do flight op's, ATC, FAC, Met etc
by Batfink
Sun 27 Feb, 2005 10:25 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: few questions
Replies: 6
Views: 2076

Re: few questions

First of all what is uas like because ive heard its w@#k from a few people on this forum I concur with the few people on here! You'd be better off joining the TA or Auggies coz UAS is a glorified drinking club for wannabe ruperts! :lol: (been there, binned that!) Also what is the pass rate for oasc...
by Batfink
Sun 27 Feb, 2005 9:48 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: Inflatable Tanks
Replies: 9
Views: 2233

I remember one of them inflatable tank things getting blown around south wales during a storm a few years back. Yep, the Cambrian's had borrowed it and left it out in the high winds. The reports said they lost 1. If I remember they sent the OTC out to recover them - it appears student ruperts are g...
by Batfink
Sun 27 Feb, 2005 9:08 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: Inflatable Tanks
Replies: 9
Views: 2233

Re: Inflatable Tanks

Sticky Blue wrote:They are stored in the inflatable Tank store
Hello Mr Sarcasm!
by Batfink
Sun 27 Feb, 2005 8:41 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: Inflatable Tanks
Replies: 9
Views: 2233

Cheers
by Batfink
Sun 27 Feb, 2005 7:56 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: Inflatable Tanks
Replies: 9
Views: 2233

Inflatable Tanks

Just wondered if anybody knows who looks after inflatable tanks these days? I'm looking for a few for an exercise later this year, but official channels are drawing blanks - any help gratefully received!

Cheers

Batty
by Batfink
Mon 01 Mar, 2004 9:55 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: good hiking areas
Replies: 6
Views: 1947

Why not tab to Bristol and go around Ikea a few times? Thats normally enough to wear me out!!! On a more serious note you could look at the Kennet and Avon Canal. Its not very "uppy/downy" BUT you can get a lot of speed/distance work done, and its brilliant for building up fitness... plus ...
by Batfink
Fri 27 Feb, 2004 11:17 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Gunners
Replies: 3
Views: 2229

Re: Gunners

CrouchmasterT wrote:Do RAF Gunners undergo a physicaly tougher or harder training regime than the other trades?
No as long as your arms are regulation length and your knuckles are regularly scuffed from dragging on the floor you'll be fine!
by Batfink
Fri 27 Feb, 2004 11:17 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: Gunners
Replies: 3
Views: 1594

Re: Gunners

CrouchmasterT wrote:Do RAF Gunners undergo a physicaly tougher or harder training regime than the other trades?
No as long as your arms are regulation length and your knuckles are regularly scuffed from dragging on the floor you'll be fine!
by Batfink
Mon 23 Feb, 2004 4:03 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Whats It Like?
Replies: 9
Views: 3692

Snowdrops

I've had one or two run in's with snowdrops - and they're 10 times friendlier than redcaps!!!!

I don't want to pass comment on officers, instead i'll quote a famous song

"Balls to the officers, officers, officers...."

Nuff said! :lol:
by Batfink
Mon 23 Feb, 2004 4:03 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: Whats It Like?
Replies: 9
Views: 2538

Snowdrops

I've had one or two run in's with snowdrops - and they're 10 times friendlier than redcaps!!!!

I don't want to pass comment on officers, instead i'll quote a famous song

"Balls to the officers, officers, officers...."

Nuff said! :lol:
by Batfink
Sun 22 Feb, 2004 11:57 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Tears of the Sun
Replies: 18
Views: 4526

I was very impressed with the anti-war footing the film had adopted by the end - its quit refreshing to see!!!
by Batfink
Sun 22 Feb, 2004 11:48 am
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: Being a Firefighter
Replies: 6
Views: 2208

pondlife252 wrote:Still, the sting vest has a certain appeal...
Oh those strong vests!!! :lol:
by Batfink
Wed 18 Feb, 2004 11:57 am
Forum: SF Joining & Training
Topic: SAS are you tough enough
Replies: 65
Views: 25141

Eddie [dramatic and in appropriate pause] Stone!

I LOVE IT!!!!
by Batfink
Thu 12 Feb, 2004 4:11 pm
Forum: Recommended Media
Topic: "An Unexpected Light"
Replies: 0
Views: 1328

"An Unexpected Light"

Last September I received a copy of Jason Elliot's book on Afghanistan through the post. The book - "An Unexpected Light" - is fantastic and so is book recommendation of the month. The author traveled round Northern Afghanistan looking for what is good about the country, rather than just b...