Bit of an old thread... but I'm bored so thought I'd chip in... Dooher, you're probably through RauxAF basic, and into the TG bit now... sadly you'll never get away from the "ferkin auggies !" attitiude... just take it with a pinch of salt. There's always going to be resentment, especially...

Halifax' mate... the confusion over course length is probably due to the phased course. Joining as a gunner used to mean going to RAF Basic training first (RAF Halton) then on to trade training. I seem to remember it changing a few years ago (as alot of lads left at the 'basic' stage thinking "...

All RAF Regt squadrons have a compliment of attached [other] trades... suppliers, clerks, drivers, techies, etc etc... the same goes for flying squadrons, tactical supply wing, etc etc... if you can get onto II Sqn you'll be 'actively' :agrue: encouraged to join in with Regt specific training (i.e. ...

Flo's right mate... there's always risk involved with military service, but you've got more chance of being killed in a fight outside the pub at home. :drinking: As for your missus... I'm now seperated from my wife... after leaving the forces I joined the RauxAF (after I married her) and after five ...

Your training regimes sound quite intense, it is always a good idea to build in at least one rest day to allow your bodies to recover. ditto... anyway... up til three years ago I worked in training wing at Honington (MoD after leaving the RAF) and I've seen a fair amount of PGAC courses go through....