I3BrigPvSk
The Viking
Yes but there is no mention of sailors.
Fish heads, squids, it doesn't matter. They are sailors
Question about joining the French Foreign Legion
Fish heads, squids, it doesn't matter. They are sailors
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
I3BrigPvSk
The Viking
Of which RM's aren't any of them.
But they are taught the showering procedure....
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Unhygienic genitals can cause health issues when you're on the front line. That's why we teach recruits how to properly shower.
I3BrigPvSk
The Viking
Unhygienic genitals can cause health issues when you're on the front line. That's why we teach recruits how to properly shower.
To prevent them from getting thrush?
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
I3BrigPvSk
The Viking
Yes amongst other things....
Showers cannot prevent it.....They get it anyway
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
I'll take your word for it....
BritinBritain
Per Ardua Ad Astra
I believe the Royal Marines are referred to as being "elite", which is understandable.
Self praise is no recommendation. The SAS are the elite, RM are only sea borne cannon fodder. :-D
Unlike the US Marines who fly fast Air, the RM can only fly helicopters, RM don't have the capability or ability to fly anything faster or better..:mrgreen:
I was never a soldier in the RAF, I was a tradesman, along with others I worked to keep aircraft in the air. We were too precious to waste as cannon fodder like pongo's and cabbageheads.
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Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Have you never heard of the SBS?
RM pilots have flown the Harrier, Sea Harrier and F-18. Haven't you heard of the Fleet Air Arm?
The RM pilots will also be flying the new F-35 from off our new carriers.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
I was never a soldier in the RAF, I was a tradesman, along with others I worked to keep aircraft in the air. We were too precious to waste as cannon fodder like pongo's and cabbageheads.
Left the dangerous work to the real men.
I3BrigPvSk
The Viking
Left the dangerous work to the real men.
Oh yes, leave that to the army.
BritinBritain
Per Ardua Ad Astra
Have you never heard of the SBS?
RM pilots have flown the Harrier, Sea Harrier and F-18. Haven't you heard of the Fleet Air Arm?
The RM pilots will also be flying the new F-35 from off our new carriers.
Funny enough the Fleet Air Arm was/is under the supervision of the RAF, the MOD couldnt trust the Navy to do it themselves. IF the RM's fly and thats a big IF fly the F35, they will have to be trained by the RAF.
BTW have they dug up enough matelots to crew the carrriers?
Left the dangerous work to the real men.
Yep, the Para's, RAF aircrew and the Gurkhas.
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Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
The FAA was part of the RAF in 1924 before becoming a branch of the RN from 1939.
Following the Dunkirk evacuation and the commencement of the Battle of Britain, the Royal Air Force soon found itself critically short of fighter pilots. In the summer of 1940, the RAF had just over 800 fighter pilots and as personnel shortages worsened; the RAF turned to the Admiralty to ask for help from the Fleet Air Arm. Imagine that, the RAF going cap in hand to the FAA asking for pilots. Oops.
The Fleet Air Arm has been training for the F-35 at RNAS Culdrose and in the US. They don't need the RAF.
There will be no IF's about them flying the F-35, it's happening later this year. :thumb:
The first carrier is fully crewed and has been at sea undergoing trials.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
BritinBritain
Per Ardua Ad Astra
The FAA was part of the RAF in 1924 before becoming a branch of the RN from 1939.
Thats why the FAA only flew Stringbags off of carriers.
Following the Dunkirk evacuation and the commencement of the Battle of Britain, the Royal Air Force soon found itself critically short of fighter pilots. In the summer of 1940, the RAF had just over 800 fighter pilots and as personnel shortages worsened; the RAF turned to the Admiralty to ask for help from the Fleet Air Arm. Imagine that, the RAF going cap in hand to the FAA asking for pilots. Oops.
Actually it was 23 FAA pilots joined the battle. There were more Americans flying in the Eagle Squadrons during the battle then the FAA
The Fleet Air Arm has been training for the F-35 at RNAS Culdrose and in the US. They don't need the RAF.
During the Falklands the RAF pilots outnumbered the FAA
FAA pilots wont be flying off the deck of HMS Queen Elisabeth for at least 4 years.:mrgreen:
BritinBritain
Per Ardua Ad Astra
So just the Gurkhas and the RM then.
The Para's, the Gurkhas as well as the RAF Aircrew 617 Squadron the REAL heroes.
Bomb Aimer Squadron Leader Johnny Johnson was on board, the last Dambuster alive.
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1OuyIe0pig"]Dambusters Anniversary Flypast - YouTube[/ame]
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Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Thats why the FAA only flew Stringbags off of carriers.
Actually it was 23 FAA pilots joined the battle. There were more Americans flying in the Eagle Squadrons during the battle then the FAA
During the Falklands the RAF pilots outnumbered the FAA
FAA pilots wont be flying off the deck of HMS Queen Elisabeth for at least 4 years.:mrgreen:
Of course the RAF have more pilots because you know, that is their primary purpose.
Pilots will be flying off HMS Queen Elizabeth in September.
I3BrigPvSk
The Viking
Of course the RAF have more pilots because you know, that is their primary purpose.
Pilots will be flying off HMS Queen Elizabeth in September.
What is the purpose of having RM's?
BritinBritain
Per Ardua Ad Astra
Of course the RAF have more pilots because you know, that is their primary purpose.
Pilots will be flying off HMS Queen Elizabeth in September.
Fleet Air Arm and RAF crews are preparing around the clock to deliver the first F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters – the striking power of the nation’s two new aircraft carriers – to their new home at RAF Marham in East Anglia.
RAF yet again training FAA