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  1. Talk Wrench

    Anyone had a letter from mobilisation?

    I wonder how many people are now regretting applying for a veteran's ID card....
  2. Talk Wrench

    Iron Dome for the UK?

    Even if this thing became a thing, with the state of procurement, we'd order an Iron Dome and end up with a Tin Pot.
  3. Talk Wrench

    Iron Dome for the UK?

    Plenty of chatter in the press about the implementation of an Israel style Iron Dome for the UK. Political gimmickery or is there a genuine need? https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/iron-dome-missile-defence-uk-defence-spending/
  4. Talk Wrench

    Welsh speed limit

    Common sense appears to be making a comeback in Wales now that the socialist who was in charge has gone. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-68838440
  5. Talk Wrench

    Shader aircraft shoot down Iranian drones

    The Russians? Didn't you know about the successful "Peace Dividend"? Options for Change anyone? As for Iran, at least they don't have nukes....yet.
  6. Talk Wrench

    Shader aircraft shoot down Iranian drones

    As the middle eastern situation evolves, the RAF finds itself in the action. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68810774
  7. Talk Wrench

    Army beards

    Just my opinion, nothing more! I did make that expressly clear and others can disagree as they wish as you have done. My lad served and had a beard because he couldn't be bothered with shaving. His preference and within the rules but do you think that made me think he was a bad Airman for...
  8. Talk Wrench

    Army beards

    Does anyone remember the days where not being able to shave (skin issues) led to medical downgrade and subsequent loss of promotion? I think the only person I ever knew (of) who had a full beard was Elmer Fudd at Wittering. As for the Army, I think it's a backwards step considering their modes...
  9. Talk Wrench

    TG1 Retention again

    In defence of MWD, he was worth his weight in gold whilst serving and you have to be forgiving to a certain degree that the environment he's now in (happily doing his thing) is far removed from aviation and aerospace. Unless you're in it, the knowledge of aerospace will always skirt around...
  10. Talk Wrench

    TG1 Retention again

    You're making a lot of wild assumptions about how aerospace works, but you can be forgiven for that as it's not within your realm of expertise. An aerospace degree can be useful in manufacturing and design however the spectrum of application is way to vast to be adequately summed up in a few...
  11. Talk Wrench

    Wider Service Medal

    One thing that's always puzzled me. The participants of GW1 who were based in Cyprus received a medal without a rosette IIRC. Those who took part in GW2 in Cyprus received nothing apart from a thoroughly good pumping in the debriefing room. Will there be a phased plan to extend the WSM...
  12. Talk Wrench

    Reserve guff

    Just remember, all of those who applied for a veteran's badge or one of those ID cards..... .... They know where you live!
  13. Talk Wrench

    TG1 Retention again

    Well, let's just call them Technicians, as we (you / the RAF always) has done. Now let's assess the point that qualified Technicians are extremely valuable outside of military life and can command extremely good salaries. If you pay according to the lowest common denominator model as you...
  14. Talk Wrench

    TG1 Retention again

    I blame HR for constantly making up twatty names for jobs. Recycling Efficiency Operative. - Bin man. Senior Logistics Transport Executive. - Delivery driver Just as a wah for our Gilbert, I'm a Technician in an engineering role with Chief Engineer signature rights. Why, because my technical...
  15. Talk Wrench

    TG1 Retention again

    Sorry Mutty, whilst I appreciate the argument and perhaps even the sentiment, the person/s signing off an aircraft release to service are the ones who will be held legally responsible if anything goes wrong, regardless of what you allude to.
  16. Talk Wrench

    Princess of Wales. Cancer diagnosis.

    It once again shows that cancer is indiscriminate and social standing or status means nothing. Personally, I wish Kate a speedy recovery as I do all who discover they have cancer. My heart goes out to those who battle it, but I remain mindful in the knowledge that many won't make it through...
  17. Talk Wrench

    Princess of Wales. Cancer diagnosis.

    Breaking news. https://news.sky.com/story/kate-princess-of-wales-reveals-she-is-having-treatment-for-cancer-13099988
  18. Talk Wrench

    TG1 Retention again

    E-Goat is 19 years old this year so it's probably got more time in than most on the EPAT team.
  19. Talk Wrench

    Boeing boeing gone (maybe)

    Boeing's problems are well documented, especially with their ill advised journey into outsourcing core functions. One rule of governance that should never be forgotten. "If you outsource responsibility, you outsource accountability". Boeing will survive but only if they reshape their...
  20. Talk Wrench

    Turkey Teeth

    Self inflicted or not, surely there's some sort of dental dysmorphia condition that can be used as a defence. Chonky chobbler boy is a victim in today's world and the RAF must pay the price, possibly losing a Squadron if necessary to correct this wrong.
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