Fonz
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just thought i would drop my pictures here. got my upgraded phone (Nokia 6280) on tuesday and this was the first chance of using the camera!!
background: i'm an ATC (Air Training Corps) staff member, as an RAF Sergeant
Aircraft: Grob Vking
Location: RAF Kenley, Croydon
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mjw_2k2
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Location: Anglesey, North Wales
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you actually in the raf?
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50Calibre
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sponsored honary members of the RAF, ATC adult staff are i believe not too sure whether they can be called for active duty as can VR(T) Officers
looks good btw, never flown the viking, went solo in the vigilant when i did me schol in 2004
[Edited on 27-06-2006 by 50Calibre]
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Fonz
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well i will be, i'm currently waiting for paperwork to come through end of July but yes. i am trained by the RAF and wear full RAF uniform. i can also claim 28 days pay a year so now you know where some of your taxes go!
50Cal is right, ATC staff are not on active duty and although can be ordered to the "front line" would only ever happen if it was a last resort and the person in question was trained/had a specific skill.
the VR(T) stands for Volunteer Reserve (training) - basically the same as the Royal Auxilery (RAF version of TA) but with the (T) shows we have not been trained in any specific trade. we only recieve training relevant to the ATC (flying/rifle/radio/teaching/leadership skill etc) which have little worth to the RAF
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Fonz
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quote:
Originally posted by 50Calibre
sponsored honary members of the RAF, ATC adult staff are i believe not too sure whether they can be called for active duty as can VR(T) Officers
looks good btw, never flown the viking, went solo in the vigilant when i did me schol in 2004
[Edited on 27-06-2006 by 50Calibre]
i'm still to fly the Viking, i too went solo at 16 Dec 2001 in a Vigilant at 612 VGS, at Dalton Barracks (what was RAF Abingdon) where abouts did you go in N Wales? RAF Valley?
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Butler
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looks fun, id love to do that!
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Chris F
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i have done it, i have my Blue wings as GS level, im a CPL in the ATC
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Fonz
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blue wings? how come not silver? or am i showing my age now. things change (shooting badges for eg) from my time i never seem to know the update!
just to let you all know, if you haven't seen my post in "off Day" (i recieved a phone call this afternoon) i am now a confirmed Sergeant in the RAF.
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50Calibre
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blue is assisted solo so basically instructor sit with you but has not input..
i did mine at RAF Ternhill near Market Drayton
im a FS now.. goin to church fenton for a navigation schol in a few weeks
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mjw_2k2
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Im actually in the royal air force, and ive done lots of gliding, i have my silver wings and gliding licence. also done alot of powered flying, currently based at RAF cosford
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50Calibre
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ah right.. whats your trade? one of my mates in doin his PTI training at Cosford right now.. wont mention his name incase he isnt too popular lol
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mjw_2k2
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ahh right im doing the CIS OM course, get gym 3 times a week so i probably know him?
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50Calibre
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alex williams... hes only been at cosford for 3 weeks so may or may not
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nik
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Nice pics looks fun. Off topic but what do you drive Fonz? I'm in Worthing too so will keep an eye out for you.
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Fonz
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quote:
Originally posted by nik
Nice pics looks fun. Off topic but what do you drive Fonz? I'm in Worthing too so will keep an eye out for you.
check out my garage,
i'm living in Lancing, working in Shoreham rarely go IN the Worthing direction but give me a toot if you see me!
wot about you?
whats your wheels?
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nik
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I'm littlehampton side mate, got a gold 350z roadster on racing hart deep dish rims you can't really miss it 
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Fonz
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quote:
Originally posted by nik
I'm littlehampton side mate, got a gold 350z roadster on racing hart deep dish rims you can't really miss it
feckin' 'ell!! i wouldn't miss that!
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nik
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Will keep an eye out for you. The road where your pics were taken is where I used to take the Evo  Good fun there!
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