Well done you have all done amazingly well, i am in the selection process for the royal navy, but just because that's my preferred service doesn't mean i don't appreciate all of the hard work everyone in each service does, i hope you do well in your career, in the RAF :D
Ignore all of these idiots posting ignorant, arrogant and plain rude comments on your page, they clearly have no respect, you deserve to do well :D
Be proud.That was the best days of my life..Wearing whites and a chrome bayonet..Nothing looks flashier when presenting arms like that....Nice vid Escortpwr05
It proves how ignorant people are reading these comments.. Lets put it this way, you have to have brains to even bother about joining The RAF. It makes me laugh when people seem to think that we don't do anything, Hmm who do you call when your being pinned down by the enemy and have no means of getting out.. Oh yeah that's it.. It's our fighter jets that get you out of the shit. Who gets you to that warzone so you can even start your job, ohh hang on a minute isnt not the RAF!! :-S
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Pilots and Aircrew we respect, Medics we respect, even RAF Regiment we respect, but the rest of you are civvies in uniform. Stop pretending and admit it and you might get some.
Yes. When my Bro (who passed out of Halton as a LAC Driver) was dodging bullets driving convoys in Iraq and Afghan with TSW he felt like a civilian.... Also when he saw his mate almost get taken out by an insurgent mortar Im sure he felt like a Civvy in uniform too.... f**kin grow up and try talking from your mouth not your arse next time.
Everyone no matter what job they do in be it the RAF, Army, Navy should get respect. They are part of the (now here's the part kennykins66 should listen too) ' Armed Forces ' which means they have signed up to lay down their lives for their country, which in itself should be respected.
chrisnw90, dats below a belt. but yer it pisses me off when they say we're a waste of money, complete bollocks, and yes it does show lack of intelligence on people who say it!!!
cant believe some of the army grunts are on here spouting off about the RAF is a waste of money. if the RAF didnt exist the army would be fucked. Who provides air support for you's like? Thing is us people in the RAF have to have a magnitude of intelligence. we are not disposable like people in the army because any one can hold a gun but not anyone can pilot a jet. You's are cannonfodder nothing else.
Problem is, most of you are (as my old neighbour calls you) penguins, i.e. one in every million fly's. Its this huge majority who rub the other services. What do you all do? Do you provide air support personally chrisnw90? Its more than I can bare reading comments from muppets who will never face danger, being derogatory about people who will.
So what about the RAF regiment then. Who operate with the UK special forces support group - one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Or ANY of the people in RAF for that matter. You dont have to hold a gun or be in danger to get respect from me. I'm RAF Regiment and I have respect for every single person in the armed froces because without them none of us could do our jobs. No clerks or admin - we dont get paid, or get to go home. No Analysts - we go into field with no intel.Your just a mug.
Am am an ex brat of many years ago, I am proud to be, next time a helicopter comes to pick you up after you have been to hell & back spare a moment to remember that we serviced it to come & get you.
Many ex brats died as well in their service, please remember them. We are ALL fighting the same war!
That's all very nice skipy936, and I don't know what a brat is, but it sounds to me like you're another noncom sheltering under the crab airline safety umbrella. In other words a civilian could be doing your job.
When will you crabs stop living under the misapprehension that you are servicemen/women?
Get a life & learn some respect, 55,000 killed in bomber command alone in WW2, most dangerous job of WW2 except Uboats! I was lucky I had an easy time, luck of the draw, others not so lucky just plain dead!
I respect all who take the shilling, perhaps you could try to.
OK say that to the families of the service men and women killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, or what about the injured RAF service men and women injured in hospitals - you're wrong YOUR the civilian in uniform. Theres no place for people like you in the military, if your attitude were know to your chain of command you'd be surprised at what would happen. Your little feet wouldn't touch the ground!
I just cannot get over some of the comments regarding the RAF on here. It's absolutely pathetic. Anybody to even think they're small time or play a very little part in military operations abroad seriously needs their brain checking. Think some people seriously need to do some research before they start spouting off a load of old un-researched, mindless bullshit.
Some of these comments are Ridiculous. The British armed forces or anyone who is proud of a particular part of it shouldnt be bad mouthing the other units of the military. We're supposed to work together. Consequently I'm spamming all posts non related to this video which depicts new servicemen/women becoming part of something great.
i wasn't whining, just the constant bitching between services gets to me, you dont have to like the royal air force, but theres no need coming on here spouting off shit, theres plenty of army and RN forums you could easily do that on
You can't just have pilots in the air force, can't just have infantry soldiers in the army, or seaman in the navy, who supplies the equipment, who transports the equipment, who repairs the aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles? without personell supporting the main source of power the army RAF and the navy can't function, please tell me how that is a drain on funds?
Let me explain, you're right about the fighting men needing support but in the RAF's case, it's ridiculous.
The RAF has always been an unnecessary waste of money. If the RAF had not been formed the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service would have fought the Battle of Britain, simple.
The buffoon Trenchard who was, at best ill informed, and at worst, down right dangerous, constant meddling in the UK's military has been damaging and far reaching.
Had the RAF not existed, much needed aircraft carriers for the RN would have been built, and the army would have had much better equipment and resources.
The RAF's role for quite a few years now, has been low level bombing and we all know how good at that they are.
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If tomorrow we closed down every RAF station and made all you loafers redundant we would save billions.
Two decent bases in the UK could be kept open, one for Army use and one for RN use. These bases would be home to heavy bombers and other large aircraft. The money saved could finance a decent carrier building programme for the RN, where all fighters would fly from, providing the UK with front-line airpower any where in the world.
@escortpwr05 Tell you what. Before you make comments like that, take a look at history! If it wasn't for the RAF you would be fighting for the Wehrmacht not the British Army. Wehrmacht being Hitlers Nazi forces. Have you heard of the battle of Britain? You know.....that event which halted the Invasion of Britain from Hitlers forces. The British Army weren't even in the country! Home guard would not have stood a chance. Approx 600 Spitfires and Hurricanes defeated 1500+ Luftwaffe.
@battlestorm123 What comment is that? I served in the RAF and in HMG both over here and abroad. I know my history and im very proud of the armed forces of this country especially the RAF... not sure what your on about
@rodbobthebrit Tell you what. Before you make comments like that, take a look at history! If it wasn't for the RAF you would be fighting for the Wehrmacht not the British Army. Wehrmacht being Hitlers Nazi forces. Have you heard of the battle of Britain? You know.....that event which halted the Invasion of Britain from Hitlers forces. The British Army weren't even in the country! Home guard would not have stood a chance. Approx 600 Spitfires and Hurricanes defeated 1500+ Luftwaffe.
Look its like this forkyou, wayne and escort, I have huge respect for the armed forces. This is my whole point, you lot aren't part of the armed forces. I have respect for your pilots, the RAF regiment, and also your medical staff, but the rest of you are civilians in uniform, and consequently just a drain on the defence budget.
This is common knowledge throughout the rest of the armed forces and I just thought I should make you aware of it.
That is obviously a very narrow minded view on what constitues being 'part of the armed forces'. In this day and age there is no room for that sort of attitude.... apart from the ones that work in pers admin...your right about them.
As I said earlier, my brother is not a pilot/medic or RAF regiment. He's TSW. And he's done his stints in Iraq and Afghan. Mostly driving nice fat bullet magnet deathtraps of fuel tankers. I doubt you have even served other than behind a desk, if you had you'd have worked alongside the "groundcrew" and realise a few home truths.
@kennykins66 Your a total fool. 100% idiot lol the RAF does allsorts. From pilots to even the most basic of jobs. They are all serving queen and country. They can be posted anywhere in the world including on the ground in Afghanistan just like the army, carry guns and other weapons and play a huge part in the armed forces. You sound like a diluded young lad who needs to do a bit of growing up. The armed forces would not work without the Royal Air Force.
@kennykins66 How do you think the pilots operate? Do they just fly through the air randomly or do they need (air traffic controllers) to guide them? Communications and Intelligence to analyse the safety of air missions and much more? Who do you think operates the weapons? Cartographers? Operations assistants? Movers? Drivers? Suppliers? Chef's? Scientists? Radiographer? Security and Defence? The whole system wouldnt work without all of these.
@kennykins66 But your right in a way. Its not like the army. Difference is... people in the army...if they can spell their name correctly...then their in. Usually the more educated civilians go into work with the Royal Air Force. Your knowledge of the armed forces and how it works are absolutley shocking lol Anyway...great video. Great parade.
Kennykins you obviously dont know much, and obviously have no respect for the armed forces, i suggest you sit down and think about how meaningless your life is.
I reckon Kennykins probably does an incredible amount of sitting down. He might like to research the battle of britain where invasion was IMMINENT were it not for the RAF. Heavily outnumbered and facing superior air power they successfully held the Luftwaffe at bay. I'd love to stick him on a cliff somewhere in the freezing cold and we'll see who comes to his rescue. Won't be the RAF will it?
Well done, your an idiot. "foreigners and RN pilots"? While you are correct in that we did have allied pilots flying from our bases in england im not sure why you think RN pilots had anything to do with it, seeing that the RN air fleet arm and the RFC were joined together in 1918 to form the royal air force so at the time of the battle of britain there were very few pilots from the RN, most infact were fresh officers that happened to be able to ride a motorbike.
Have you had the pleasure of reading DCI 15? If you are not aware of it's presence or content I will briefly explain. It is essentially a catalogue of courses both non essential and bone which any soldier can apply for, but not necessarily get. These range from equipment repair and driving courses through adventurous training and the like. I was stationed in Bordon, Hampshire. We were actively ENCOURAGED by our CO to attend courses when not on deployment.
Whilst I agree with your comments in part, I would like to add the following:
1. You will not change history, FACT
2. You will never swing public or government opinion on utube, FACT
3. The government could equally save millions by disbanding outdated cavalry regiments such ar KT RHA, Blues and Royals and Life Guards and have a smaller armoured corps maintaining adequate armoured support which is frankly outdated. Reconnaisance should be carried out by Spec Ops and Aerial support. FACT.
I would like to explain that I served with REME as an armourer. I have no allegience to the RAF whatsoever, however, having worked with the RAF on a couple of occasions, I admire their professionalism. My Grandfather was a pilot as was my uncle. Both flying with Rhodesian squadrons. Neither of which ended up as traffic wardens. My uncle is now a commercial pilot in South Africa and my Grandfather became a very successful cabinet maker. Both commanded enormous respect from everyone they met.
How come these crabfat non-coms are allowed to wear a uniform. Its about time these wasters were got rid off and the money saved put into the RN and Army, who actually face danger.
ha ha ha ha kennykins66 you sound like such a looser! get a life and be proud of people in the armed forces which ever service they are in, maybe your jelous i dont know but u dont seem happy with yourself.
Your an idiot. I could go on to attack your argument but i wont bother. Your total lack of respect and obviously low IQ do far more damage than i ever could.
This is a great video. Air Cadets was a great period of my life, all the fieldcraft, marching, 'initiative' exercises, Proteus camp once a year, man it was truly awesome!
Good luck with it mate, I had some wonderful years as a FF in the RAF, Halton can be a challenge but gove it your all and keep you head down and you wont go far from wrong..!!! Plus Manston is a laugh... you'll enjoy the nights out round Margate,,,,, best wishes. Fordy ex-raf Firefighter CPL.
depends on how well the rest of the proces goes.the best person (s) to ask that Q is the AFCO.they normally say 8-9 months just to make sure its the right step for you.
ive got ma specialist interview on 28th for dental nurse, ive passed pretty much all of the rest apart from final, is it easy to fail after all of this?
just make sure you know exactly what your going into.the only way to fail is by you not preparing yourself for the interview.its easy to fail, however like i say as long as you know about your training u ok.what do u know about that your training involves?where u going to be doing your training? what are you going to be taught etc.GOODLUCK!
well i hope i wont be the same.i work for civy police at mo and so i have my own style and way of dealing with ppl and try to make humour of it in the same sense.we all do get ourselves in bother.thats just life.i can understand your comments though.
I can totally understand where your coming from. I have had a few colleagues who have had the power go to there heads and have to tell them to back off. Its a shame its a hated trade, even if it is the Police!lol.i hope i can prove to be different.what trade you in?
I did join as an EL Tech, doesnt exist any more however, CIS-ENG these days (Communication & Information system's Engineer). Not a member of the mob any more tho.
I have my pre-RTC in april and then a specialist interview end of april to confirm my place.Any tips you can give me or our friend that you was watching in this vid? i have come this far and i just really do not want to mess it up!its taken me 4 years to get to hear lol.any info, tips etc would be much appreciated. i have a good idea what they will ask, but not sure if they may trick me?!
They don't try and trick you. They just want to make sure your not a total idiot, despite wanting to join the forces lol, and if you are a total idiot then you will just have to join the RAF Regiment lol or the Army :-P
lol many thanks for the positive comment.well i am certainately not joining th reg or army.thats just through personal choice.i'll just prove that i dont have an ASBO and i'll be fine :-D!
Hey dont talk to me about ASBO's..... ive got one on the way to me, however im not a scum bag but somebody seems to think my 2.8 v6 capri is just too darn loud and has complained enough to get me in trouble. Makes we wish i was back in the RAF, even a Capri can't match the sound of a Typhoon at full tilt.
lol no way.well apologies, no offence meant.you are going to find that its the OAP who has nothing better to do who, caused that to happen.we used to have one live by us.i'll say no more!
my PRE RTC was literally ... today. U just got back from it. Anyone who is looking to join the RAF, should basically be already at a gym or training as such! :P ITS EASY :P
i did my test at the start of february and have completed every stage and have been given my training starting date, 16th of april. its all gone so fast! cant wait!
Well i dont have anything against them, the person i was watching when recording that vid was joining to become a snow drop (rafp) as a police dog handler.
My friend has his aptitude tests and interview tomorrow (photographer). Best of luck to him, but I'm just wondering if anyone knows when he'd be off to Halton? Gonna miss my friend lol, but I shouldn't be too far behind him hopefully!
I'm currently going thru the application process to join the RAF as an aircraft technician. 1st interview is tomorrow! if i get in i'll be doing that parade in a few months! looks shit scary!
The RAF is divided up into Squadrons not flights, the 'flights' like in this video are used at raf cranwell and halton to divide up the recruits into groups.
The size of a squadron changes from squadron to squadron. Some can be quite large and others can consist of just a hand full of crew and aircraft.
well i wish you all the best with your application and hope you enjoy halton. You will either love it or go awol on day 0. if you have any Q's id be happy to help you out. just get me on msn athena791 at hotmail dot com
cant wait till i pass out, pass out on 29th jan i fink?? lol, my trade is a firefighter as well maz1789 hope ya interview went well, halton m8 is crackin so far anywayz lol
im passing out this tuesday, got parade rehearsal on monday,..currently got the weekend off,..for those of you considering joining, i highly reccomend it, the guys you meet are ace, and iv gone from 15 and half stone to 13.8 haha,..
ah, thanks for the help. I'm actually applying for firefighter and I'm currently bricking myself trying to find relevant info for my interview tomorrow. Is that easy to pass anyone?
Got a selection interview on tuesday, anyone have any idea what will be the likely start time of my basic? This is my first interview but I completed the airmen selection test just last week.
yes, we do get a week off, im hoping to find some fire section somewhere to harrass them for the duration! perhaps i'll have to cook them a roast dinner as a gesture of thanks!
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TheMrniceguy10101 1 month ago
i am going into the army but i respect the raf for what they do , there job is to protects the skies
thebazza100 7 months ago
Has the fuckin cameraman got parkinsons
donga1998 1 year ago
@escortpwr05 sorry it was aimed at the bloke who claims the RAF Is just here to serve the army.
battlestorm123 1 year ago
They got to stand easy, god love the poor guins lol. durin my pass out parade we stood at ease for 27 mins without a change arms, utter lick out haha
trfcdan86 1 year ago
I cant wait to sign up to become an Officer in the RAF!
MerciaSunshine 1 year ago
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All these people hating. If the RAF didn't do their job as well as they do you guys would be fucked.
The RAF is will out doubt the most adaptable and capable out of the 3 forces
rabbitfeatures1 1 year ago
All these people hating. If the RAF didn't do their job as well as they do you guys would be fucked.
The RAF is will out doubt the most adaptable and capable out of the 3 forces
rabbitfeatures1 1 year ago
And now for something completely different!
huggyb85 1 year ago
Well done you have all done amazingly well, i am in the selection process for the royal navy, but just because that's my preferred service doesn't mean i don't appreciate all of the hard work everyone in each service does, i hope you do well in your career, in the RAF :D
Ignore all of these idiots posting ignorant, arrogant and plain rude comments on your page, they clearly have no respect, you deserve to do well :D
xx
TheSmevlie 1 year ago
Which songs did the band play??
GhostSarge 1 year ago
Each to their own!!
xHellKatx 2 years ago
Ha ha ha ha, looks like your days are numbered, and not day too fukcing soon.
kennykins66 2 years ago
I am proud to be an ex brat, 213 entry 1968-70.
skipy936 2 years ago
I can't wait to start my training there on 3rd Feb 2010!!!
suffolkpeteboy 2 years ago
Me too :)
36tornado36 2 years ago
i go to raf halton to go flying with my air cadet squadron, its nice there, going again soon
kerra0895 2 years ago
hopefully that shall be me some time in the next 3 years :) great video!
sam93camp 2 years ago
What's the name of the first piece of music???
AdamAlim95 2 years ago
Be proud.That was the best days of my life..Wearing whites and a chrome bayonet..Nothing looks flashier when presenting arms like that....Nice vid Escortpwr05
blueshadow1996 2 years ago
seriously, i was there for two years on 8, they were never as good as that on the day. Great performance!
eurosdave 2 years ago
you can see my hat fall off 2.40
liam123a 2 years ago
It proves how ignorant people are reading these comments.. Lets put it this way, you have to have brains to even bother about joining The RAF. It makes me laugh when people seem to think that we don't do anything, Hmm who do you call when your being pinned down by the enemy and have no means of getting out.. Oh yeah that's it.. It's our fighter jets that get you out of the shit. Who gets you to that warzone so you can even start your job, ohh hang on a minute isnt not the RAF!! :-S
19sammi19 2 years ago 4
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Pilots and Aircrew we respect, Medics we respect, even RAF Regiment we respect, but the rest of you are civvies in uniform. Stop pretending and admit it and you might get some.
kennykins66 2 years ago
You fucking moron.
ryboy101 2 years ago
Yes. When my Bro (who passed out of Halton as a LAC Driver) was dodging bullets driving convoys in Iraq and Afghan with TSW he felt like a civilian.... Also when he saw his mate almost get taken out by an insurgent mortar Im sure he felt like a Civvy in uniform too.... f**kin grow up and try talking from your mouth not your arse next time.
egnbigdave 2 years ago
Civvies in Uniform?
Ill remember that when im setting up the Sat relay so you can call home to your wife and kids.
Ive made it through training, I could be selected to guard convoy at any time.
I take it you're a bloody Pongo? No brains... Me pull trigger... make big bang... man fall down..
BensoftMedia 2 years ago
LOL
Everyone no matter what job they do in be it the RAF, Army, Navy should get respect. They are part of the (now here's the part kennykins66 should listen too) ' Armed Forces ' which means they have signed up to lay down their lives for their country, which in itself should be respected.
RIP to the Fallen
SAC052026989 2 years ago
It's all about the 8flt! just passed out on the 10th March
otwojoshb 3 years ago
chrisnw90, dats below a belt. but yer it pisses me off when they say we're a waste of money, complete bollocks, and yes it does show lack of intelligence on people who say it!!!
CityPuncher18 3 years ago
cant believe some of the army grunts are on here spouting off about the RAF is a waste of money. if the RAF didnt exist the army would be fucked. Who provides air support for you's like? Thing is us people in the RAF have to have a magnitude of intelligence. we are not disposable like people in the army because any one can hold a gun but not anyone can pilot a jet. You's are cannonfodder nothing else.
chrisnw90 3 years ago
Problem is, most of you are (as my old neighbour calls you) penguins, i.e. one in every million fly's. Its this huge majority who rub the other services. What do you all do? Do you provide air support personally chrisnw90? Its more than I can bare reading comments from muppets who will never face danger, being derogatory about people who will.
kennykins66 3 years ago
So what about the RAF regiment then. Who operate with the UK special forces support group - one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Or ANY of the people in RAF for that matter. You dont have to hold a gun or be in danger to get respect from me. I'm RAF Regiment and I have respect for every single person in the armed froces because without them none of us could do our jobs. No clerks or admin - we dont get paid, or get to go home. No Analysts - we go into field with no intel.Your just a mug.
gummybear071 2 years ago
Oh dear. I think you have got mixed up here. Raf reg do not operate with SFSG. Only marines and paras do.
ryboy101 2 years ago
think ur wrong there m8, done a year with sfsg and raf reg do operate with em
Jeano32 2 years ago
Am am an ex brat of many years ago, I am proud to be, next time a helicopter comes to pick you up after you have been to hell & back spare a moment to remember that we serviced it to come & get you.
Many ex brats died as well in their service, please remember them. We are ALL fighting the same war!
skipy936 3 years ago
That's all very nice skipy936, and I don't know what a brat is, but it sounds to me like you're another noncom sheltering under the crab airline safety umbrella. In other words a civilian could be doing your job.
When will you crabs stop living under the misapprehension that you are servicemen/women?
kennykins66 3 years ago
Get a life & learn some respect, 55,000 killed in bomber command alone in WW2, most dangerous job of WW2 except Uboats! I was lucky I had an easy time, luck of the draw, others not so lucky just plain dead!
I respect all who take the shilling, perhaps you could try to.
skipy936 3 years ago
OK say that to the families of the service men and women killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, or what about the injured RAF service men and women injured in hospitals - you're wrong YOUR the civilian in uniform. Theres no place for people like you in the military, if your attitude were know to your chain of command you'd be surprised at what would happen. Your little feet wouldn't touch the ground!
TheCraig41 2 years ago
I just cannot get over some of the comments regarding the RAF on here. It's absolutely pathetic. Anybody to even think they're small time or play a very little part in military operations abroad seriously needs their brain checking. Think some people seriously need to do some research before they start spouting off a load of old un-researched, mindless bullshit.
grantycfc 3 years ago 7
there still doesn't seem much point in all of this. THe outcome of this is questionable. You may wake up one day and find you're self extinct
fayik123 3 years ago
Some of these comments are Ridiculous. The British armed forces or anyone who is proud of a particular part of it shouldnt be bad mouthing the other units of the military. We're supposed to work together. Consequently I'm spamming all posts non related to this video which depicts new servicemen/women becoming part of something great.
dalek184 3 years ago 3
Such happy memories, I did square bashing at RAF Halton in 1959, good the camp is still going...thank you.
silverstartrucker 3 years ago 3
that where u clean da rifles and stuff ma next door neigbour was on about that today at a cadet camp when he was a kid, ...weird :P
markgoodall 3 years ago
i wasn't whining, just the constant bitching between services gets to me, you dont have to like the royal air force, but theres no need coming on here spouting off shit, theres plenty of army and RN forums you could easily do that on
forkyou89 3 years ago 2
You can't just have pilots in the air force, can't just have infantry soldiers in the army, or seaman in the navy, who supplies the equipment, who transports the equipment, who repairs the aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles? without personell supporting the main source of power the army RAF and the navy can't function, please tell me how that is a drain on funds?
forkyou89 3 years ago
Let me explain, you're right about the fighting men needing support but in the RAF's case, it's ridiculous.
The RAF has always been an unnecessary waste of money. If the RAF had not been formed the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service would have fought the Battle of Britain, simple.
The buffoon Trenchard who was, at best ill informed, and at worst, down right dangerous, constant meddling in the UK's military has been damaging and far reaching.
kennykins66 3 years ago
Had the RAF not existed, much needed aircraft carriers for the RN would have been built, and the army would have had much better equipment and resources.
The RAF's role for quite a few years now, has been low level bombing and we all know how good at that they are.
kennykins66 3 years ago
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If tomorrow we closed down every RAF station and made all you loafers redundant we would save billions.
Two decent bases in the UK could be kept open, one for Army use and one for RN use. These bases would be home to heavy bombers and other large aircraft. The money saved could finance a decent carrier building programme for the RN, where all fighters would fly from, providing the UK with front-line airpower any where in the world.
kennykins66 3 years ago
Heres to the crabs, may they continue to serve the needs of the Army forever. Oh and waiter, another Beer if you will. lol
rodbobthebrit 3 years ago
The RAF serve the needs of this country...as do the Army.
escortpwr05 3 years ago
No, you do as we tell you. We want air support, you provide it. You tansport us to where we need to be.
That is why you guys are scared shitless of beoming triservice, cos you're worried that the army will be the driving force, as it should be.
rodbobthebrit 3 years ago
@escortpwr05 Tell you what. Before you make comments like that, take a look at history! If it wasn't for the RAF you would be fighting for the Wehrmacht not the British Army. Wehrmacht being Hitlers Nazi forces. Have you heard of the battle of Britain? You know.....that event which halted the Invasion of Britain from Hitlers forces. The British Army weren't even in the country! Home guard would not have stood a chance. Approx 600 Spitfires and Hurricanes defeated 1500+ Luftwaffe.
battlestorm123 1 year ago
@battlestorm123 What comment is that? I served in the RAF and in HMG both over here and abroad. I know my history and im very proud of the armed forces of this country especially the RAF... not sure what your on about
escortpwr05 1 year ago
@escortpwr05 Sorry it was aimed at that bloke rodbobthebrit who claims the RAF serve the army.
battlestorm123 1 year ago
@rodbobthebrit Are you an idiot? Do you really think the RAF is to serve the army? You idiot. Go back to school.
costateguise 1 year ago
@rodbobthebrit Tell you what. Before you make comments like that, take a look at history! If it wasn't for the RAF you would be fighting for the Wehrmacht not the British Army. Wehrmacht being Hitlers Nazi forces. Have you heard of the battle of Britain? You know.....that event which halted the Invasion of Britain from Hitlers forces. The British Army weren't even in the country! Home guard would not have stood a chance. Approx 600 Spitfires and Hurricanes defeated 1500+ Luftwaffe.
battlestorm123 1 year ago
Ha ha ha, I love winding crabs up.
Look its like this forkyou, wayne and escort, I have huge respect for the armed forces. This is my whole point, you lot aren't part of the armed forces. I have respect for your pilots, the RAF regiment, and also your medical staff, but the rest of you are civilians in uniform, and consequently just a drain on the defence budget.
This is common knowledge throughout the rest of the armed forces and I just thought I should make you aware of it.
kennykins66 3 years ago
That is obviously a very narrow minded view on what constitues being 'part of the armed forces'. In this day and age there is no room for that sort of attitude.... apart from the ones that work in pers admin...your right about them.
escortpwr05 3 years ago
As I said earlier, my brother is not a pilot/medic or RAF regiment. He's TSW. And he's done his stints in Iraq and Afghan. Mostly driving nice fat bullet magnet deathtraps of fuel tankers. I doubt you have even served other than behind a desk, if you had you'd have worked alongside the "groundcrew" and realise a few home truths.
egnbigdave 2 years ago
@kennykins66 Your a total fool. 100% idiot lol the RAF does allsorts. From pilots to even the most basic of jobs. They are all serving queen and country. They can be posted anywhere in the world including on the ground in Afghanistan just like the army, carry guns and other weapons and play a huge part in the armed forces. You sound like a diluded young lad who needs to do a bit of growing up. The armed forces would not work without the Royal Air Force.
costateguise 1 year ago
@kennykins66 How do you think the pilots operate? Do they just fly through the air randomly or do they need (air traffic controllers) to guide them? Communications and Intelligence to analyse the safety of air missions and much more? Who do you think operates the weapons? Cartographers? Operations assistants? Movers? Drivers? Suppliers? Chef's? Scientists? Radiographer? Security and Defence? The whole system wouldnt work without all of these.
costateguise 1 year ago
@costateguise dont forget the RAF Fire service!!!!! haha
opherrickiller 5 months ago
@kennykins66 But your right in a way. Its not like the army. Difference is... people in the army...if they can spell their name correctly...then their in. Usually the more educated civilians go into work with the Royal Air Force. Your knowledge of the armed forces and how it works are absolutley shocking lol Anyway...great video. Great parade.
costateguise 1 year ago
Kennykins you obviously dont know much, and obviously have no respect for the armed forces, i suggest you sit down and think about how meaningless your life is.
forkyou89 3 years ago
I reckon Kennykins probably does an incredible amount of sitting down. He might like to research the battle of britain where invasion was IMMINENT were it not for the RAF. Heavily outnumbered and facing superior air power they successfully held the Luftwaffe at bay. I'd love to stick him on a cliff somewhere in the freezing cold and we'll see who comes to his rescue. Won't be the RAF will it?
boerboeljim2008 3 years ago
If I did an incredible amount of sitting down, as you suggest, then I too would be in the RAF.
Wasn't the RAF at the time of the battle of britain mainly made up of foreigners and RN pilots?
Oh and you're right about the RAF not coming to my rescue, they will probably all be too busy doing a "course".
kennykins66 3 years ago
Well done, your an idiot. "foreigners and RN pilots"? While you are correct in that we did have allied pilots flying from our bases in england im not sure why you think RN pilots had anything to do with it, seeing that the RN air fleet arm and the RFC were joined together in 1918 to form the royal air force so at the time of the battle of britain there were very few pilots from the RN, most infact were fresh officers that happened to be able to ride a motorbike.
escortpwr05 3 years ago
@escortpwr05 lol @ air fleet arm
iamapirate5888 1 year ago
And of a side note the FAA had been reformed by WW2 with about 230 planes. Not exactly making up a huge portion of our air defences.
escortpwr05 3 years ago
And we wouldn't have to provide thousands of you future traffic wardens with hotel accommodation every time some of your aircraft are moved about.
Does that explain your drain on funds question?
Lets face it you lot just spend all your time on courses, why, because you've got nothing better to do.
Now stop whining about it and think yourself lucky your able to get away with it.
kennykins66 3 years ago
Have you had the pleasure of reading DCI 15? If you are not aware of it's presence or content I will briefly explain. It is essentially a catalogue of courses both non essential and bone which any soldier can apply for, but not necessarily get. These range from equipment repair and driving courses through adventurous training and the like. I was stationed in Bordon, Hampshire. We were actively ENCOURAGED by our CO to attend courses when not on deployment.
boerboeljim2008 3 years ago
Whilst I agree with your comments in part, I would like to add the following:
1. You will not change history, FACT
2. You will never swing public or government opinion on utube, FACT
3. The government could equally save millions by disbanding outdated cavalry regiments such ar KT RHA, Blues and Royals and Life Guards and have a smaller armoured corps maintaining adequate armoured support which is frankly outdated. Reconnaisance should be carried out by Spec Ops and Aerial support. FACT.
boerboeljim2008 3 years ago
I would like to explain that I served with REME as an armourer. I have no allegience to the RAF whatsoever, however, having worked with the RAF on a couple of occasions, I admire their professionalism. My Grandfather was a pilot as was my uncle. Both flying with Rhodesian squadrons. Neither of which ended up as traffic wardens. My uncle is now a commercial pilot in South Africa and my Grandfather became a very successful cabinet maker. Both commanded enormous respect from everyone they met.
boerboeljim2008 3 years ago
detol stops dirt and limescale FACT :)
sorry i cunt resist
markgoodall 3 years ago
crap filming of a great feeling....
autopilotflight 3 years ago
How come these crabfat non-coms are allowed to wear a uniform. Its about time these wasters were got rid off and the money saved put into the RN and Army, who actually face danger.
kennykins66 3 years ago
ha ha ha ha kennykins66 you sound like such a looser! get a life and be proud of people in the armed forces which ever service they are in, maybe your jelous i dont know but u dont seem happy with yourself.
wayne7486 3 years ago
Your an idiot. I could go on to attack your argument but i wont bother. Your total lack of respect and obviously low IQ do far more damage than i ever could.
escortpwr05 3 years ago
This is a great video. Air Cadets was a great period of my life, all the fieldcraft, marching, 'initiative' exercises, Proteus camp once a year, man it was truly awesome!
james50000 3 years ago
hey forkyou89 i start rts on 17th sept as well, got my pre rtc on 31st july
fenny21uk 3 years ago
hehe, i just passed out on the 1st of july. congratz. best moment of my life.
ZacFormula1 3 years ago
my start date is september 17th.. anyone else joining around that time?
forkyou89 3 years ago
AAHh lol that was my pass out oh so many moons ago!
victrum6 3 years ago
Start training in Halton 23rd July...cant wait :D Going in for avionics...anyone else starting that day?
BethRAWR 3 years ago
This is a good video.
I'm part of 6 Flt. at RAF Halton at the moment.
We pass out this Tuesday coming (3rd June 08)
Had rehearsals for the past few days. Seriously can't wait for the big day :)
Going in as a weapons tech.
HVJamie 3 years ago
best of luck with that buddy. Sure will be me in september time ;-)
nato2kuk 3 years ago
got my start date for 11th june 08. goin in as a fire fighter. cant wait !!
nato2kuk 3 years ago
Good luck with it mate, I had some wonderful years as a FF in the RAF, Halton can be a challenge but gove it your all and keep you head down and you wont go far from wrong..!!! Plus Manston is a laugh... you'll enjoy the nights out round Margate,,,,, best wishes. Fordy ex-raf Firefighter CPL.
wiganraf 3 years ago
Thanks mate, im looking forward to it all. Start of a new life for me. cant wait.
nato2kuk 3 years ago
i am in squran 414 and i am passing out 2mora and i so sceard. my flght sargnt said not to worry about it but i am
luvinboygeorge 3 years ago
Goodluck mate.you will be fine!
not2longnow 3 years ago
Hey, im also going on the 28th of may.
deathboxlove 3 years ago
what you going in as?:-)
not2longnow 3 years ago
alright thanks for that
jordbruen 3 years ago
ive got my first interview on the 12th of may how long does the process of getting in take from the first interview normally?
jordbruen 3 years ago
depends on how well the rest of the proces goes.the best person (s) to ask that Q is the AFCO.they normally say 8-9 months just to make sure its the right step for you.
not2longnow 3 years ago
ive got ma specialist interview on 28th for dental nurse, ive passed pretty much all of the rest apart from final, is it easy to fail after all of this?
ls20boi 3 years ago
just make sure you know exactly what your going into.the only way to fail is by you not preparing yourself for the interview.its easy to fail, however like i say as long as you know about your training u ok.what do u know about that your training involves?where u going to be doing your training? what are you going to be taught etc.GOODLUCK!
not2longnow 3 years ago
well passed final interview and entry date is 28/05/08!!
not2longnow 3 years ago
I passed out in 6 flight a week or so before this. Time flies!
heyhoe 3 years ago
im going on the 28th of may
ravencg 3 years ago
is any 1 on her going to halton on the 14th of may
sioffthetelly 3 years ago
I hate Crabs!
itfcdan 3 years ago
I wonder how many people on here will actually get that..
escortpwr05 3 years ago
Happy 90th birthday to the RAF.
"Through adversity to the Stars"
escortpwr05 4 years ago
well I am Potentially joining as RAFP as dog handler in May 08.sad comments made about them on here.oh well.
not2longnow 4 years ago
I would say it is unfair of me to tar all RAFP with the same brush. However my comments on them are based on personal experience.
escortpwr05 4 years ago
well i hope i wont be the same.i work for civy police at mo and so i have my own style and way of dealing with ppl and try to make humour of it in the same sense.we all do get ourselves in bother.thats just life.i can understand your comments though.
not2longnow 4 years ago
it is not so much how the RAFP deal with people who get in trouble. Its the general attitude they have to everybody.
escortpwr05 4 years ago
I can totally understand where your coming from. I have had a few colleagues who have had the power go to there heads and have to tell them to back off. Its a shame its a hated trade, even if it is the Police!lol.i hope i can prove to be different.what trade you in?
not2longnow 4 years ago
I did join as an EL Tech, doesnt exist any more however, CIS-ENG these days (Communication & Information system's Engineer). Not a member of the mob any more tho.
escortpwr05 3 years ago
Sounds a challenging trade. when you say not a memeber of the 'mob',as in your no longer part of the RAF?
not2longnow 3 years ago
Me and the RAF parted ways a long time ago now.
escortpwr05 3 years ago
I have my pre-RTC in april and then a specialist interview end of april to confirm my place.Any tips you can give me or our friend that you was watching in this vid? i have come this far and i just really do not want to mess it up!its taken me 4 years to get to hear lol.any info, tips etc would be much appreciated. i have a good idea what they will ask, but not sure if they may trick me?!
not2longnow 3 years ago
They don't try and trick you. They just want to make sure your not a total idiot, despite wanting to join the forces lol, and if you are a total idiot then you will just have to join the RAF Regiment lol or the Army :-P
escortpwr05 3 years ago
lol many thanks for the positive comment.well i am certainately not joining th reg or army.thats just through personal choice.i'll just prove that i dont have an ASBO and i'll be fine :-D!
not2longnow 3 years ago
Hey dont talk to me about ASBO's..... ive got one on the way to me, however im not a scum bag but somebody seems to think my 2.8 v6 capri is just too darn loud and has complained enough to get me in trouble. Makes we wish i was back in the RAF, even a Capri can't match the sound of a Typhoon at full tilt.
escortpwr05 3 years ago
lol no way.well apologies, no offence meant.you are going to find that its the OAP who has nothing better to do who, caused that to happen.we used to have one live by us.i'll say no more!
not2longnow 3 years ago
my PRE RTC was literally ... today. U just got back from it. Anyone who is looking to join the RAF, should basically be already at a gym or training as such! :P ITS EASY :P
nato2kuk 3 years ago
Well done guys & gals. Hard to believe I did the same thing at RAF Swinderby in July 1972
oddball1711 4 years ago
i did my test at the start of february and have completed every stage and have been given my training starting date, 16th of april. its all gone so fast! cant wait!
tommatthews88 4 years ago
Good luck! Hope it all goes well for you.
escortpwr05 4 years ago
Why are the RAFP the most hated group in the RAF?? i was thinking of joining them lol
Jamesy122 4 years ago
well that's easy to answer, they are the police lol. Not to mention being well known as total c*nts
escortpwr05 4 years ago
So thats what i will be known as the c*nts of the RAF if i join as police dog handler then? Ill set my dog on ya'all lol :P
MKownage 4 years ago
Well i dont have anything against them, the person i was watching when recording that vid was joining to become a snow drop (rafp) as a police dog handler.
escortpwr05 4 years ago
Got a Specialist Interview for RAF Fire-Fighter on April 7th. If all goes well, that place in the video will be my home for 9 weeks. :D
nato2kuk 4 years ago
absolutely brilliant.
Cant wait to start on the 30th April,
anyone else there then?
tomskinner87 4 years ago
is the initial training seperate for males and females?
sez5lm 4 years ago
no males and females train together.
escortpwr05 4 years ago
My friend has his aptitude tests and interview tomorrow (photographer). Best of luck to him, but I'm just wondering if anyone knows when he'd be off to Halton? Gonna miss my friend lol, but I shouldn't be too far behind him hopefully!
danielmorgan345 4 years ago
could be just a couple of months.
escortpwr05 4 years ago
I'm due to start 30th April, got my familiarisation visit 13th match
Soulwax83 4 years ago
I'm currently going thru the application process to join the RAF as an aircraft technician. 1st interview is tomorrow! if i get in i'll be doing that parade in a few months! looks shit scary!
FordPrefect23 4 years ago
Good luck! I'm sure you will do just fine and hope you enjoy RAF life.
escortpwr05 4 years ago
hehe. Here here! :)
dalek184 4 years ago
ah ok thanks again. sorry only 15. but thats helped quite a bit. hehe the RAF stucture is more complicated than the army :)
dalek184 4 years ago
it is indeed but that's because the IQ of the RAF is higher ;-)
escortpwr05 4 years ago
ok. yeah sorry for be vague lol, I mean a flight that actually flies aircraft, including pilots and aircrew etc.lol
thanks about the RAFP thing lol. may be a weapon systems officer then
dalek184 4 years ago
The RAF is divided up into Squadrons not flights, the 'flights' like in this video are used at raf cranwell and halton to divide up the recruits into groups.
The size of a squadron changes from squadron to squadron. Some can be quite large and others can consist of just a hand full of crew and aircraft.
escortpwr05 4 years ago
i have a Q.
how big is a flying flight? does it vary depending on the type of aircraft the squadron uses?
and one other one.
do people hate the RAFP? im considering joining them but not if theyre automatically despised lol
dalek184 4 years ago
in short yes the RAFP are the most hated group in the RAF. Not quite sure what you mean by flying flight?
escortpwr05 4 years ago
i hope to join to become a pilot. jst wanna know can i join as an officer? to be a pilot
deltadelta201 4 years ago
You have to be an officer to be a pilot.
escortpwr05 4 years ago
Thank You, I'm sure I'll be needing help soon!
mejustme0 4 years ago
Me? If so I'm joining as a steward but I want to do air stewarding aswell ;)
mejustme0 4 years ago
well i wish you all the best with your application and hope you enjoy halton. You will either love it or go awol on day 0. if you have any Q's id be happy to help you out. just get me on msn athena791 at hotmail dot com
escortpwr05 4 years ago
I applied today, I'm so excited! If I get through I'll do my 9 weeks military training at Halton.
mejustme0 4 years ago
what you joining as?
escortpwr05 4 years ago
mONTY pYTHONS FLYING CIRCUS LOL, GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL EITHER PASSING OUT OR JOINING UP, CANT WAIT UNTIL ITS MY TURN.
samdan93 4 years ago
cant wait till i pass out, pass out on 29th jan i fink?? lol, my trade is a firefighter as well maz1789 hope ya interview went well, halton m8 is crackin so far anywayz lol
clarkeyscooper 4 years ago
big up my pops! [& all da massive]
wayneallenmetcalfe 4 years ago
ill be there on tuesday 20th for my brothers passing our parade.. cant wait! =]
JackOzUK 4 years ago
im passing out this tuesday, got parade rehearsal on monday,..currently got the weekend off,..for those of you considering joining, i highly reccomend it, the guys you meet are ace, and iv gone from 15 and half stone to 13.8 haha,..
bit nervous for tuesday.
wish me luck! lol
paulhunt 4 years ago
Good luck, hope your passing out went well.
escortpwr05 4 years ago
ah, thanks for the help. I'm actually applying for firefighter and I'm currently bricking myself trying to find relevant info for my interview tomorrow. Is that easy to pass anyone?
Maz1789 4 years ago
Got a selection interview on tuesday, anyone have any idea what will be the likely start time of my basic? This is my first interview but I completed the airmen selection test just last week.
Maz1789 4 years ago
depends what your joining as? however probably wont be long, your probably looking at a febuary start now.
escortpwr05 4 years ago
brother passes out in 4 weeks !!! :D
JackOzUK 4 years ago
i was 6flt halton jul-sep 2003
darkstorm0001 4 years ago
i was there that summer aswell, in the baking heat!
ChuffChowder 4 years ago
I'm up for 23rd January 2008.
HulkMoz 4 years ago
anyone got an intake for Halton on 19th sept 2007?
CaptainOsmond 4 years ago
Im hardcore, it doesnt bother me! Will we not get a week off though over xmas?
ryounpro 4 years ago
yes, we do get a week off, im hoping to find some fire section somewhere to harrass them for the duration! perhaps i'll have to cook them a roast dinner as a gesture of thanks!
firenat999 4 years ago
Anyone got there basic start date at Halton for the 14th November?
ryounpro 4 years ago
i start halton then too! Raf Firefighter- cus this Firefighter chick kicks ash! though we will be there over xmas, how do you feel about that?
firenat999 4 years ago
I spent 5 years as an RAF FF..!!! Not all it's hyped up to be... I can tell you..!!!!
wiganraf 4 years ago
pray tell... as we know we will be playing a lot of volleyball...lol
firenat999 4 years ago
I was there in 1987/88 when it was No.1 S. of TT!!!!!! Propulsion Technician Trade Training...... place hasn't changed a bit!
goldfishrocks 4 years ago
Brings back memories! I was 7FLT in June-Sep 1999. Congrats
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