Recent content by fear-acfhuinn luinge

Came out near the end of Nov - I wrote up some messages on some of the volunteers. ATR positions at HQ.

As for the swapping out, I'm talking about the whole .50 cal unit not parts. If they did get rid of the regular .50 cals and only went with the RCHMG, a spare unit could be easily be kept and used as a replacement. Well that'd be a treat, but I'll believe it when I see it. If they can't be...

I'm hoping you are referring only to the firing routines here. Since the implementation of the new force protection measures requiring the weapons to be shipped with ammo at the ready, maintenance has increased significantly. Daily routines along with watch maintenace are now required just to...

I've read the article about SUMMERSIDE's trials, and suspect, since there isn't a ton of evidence, that the new mounting will replace only the 40mm mount in the short term while leaving the existing gun deck mountings intact. That, of course may change in the coming years as the effectiveness of...

I've seen you shoot. Better practice.  :soldier:

Sounds like you miss your 'Buffer', airmitch.  :-X

'Deck' As for the six inches, well when you instruct recruits, they prefer it a little higher.

Dirty bird has a thing for towing.  ::)

Great photo in the Times Colonist today. What a sweet ride... ;D

There goes my first ship. :salute:

Hmmm - sounds like a NAVCOM I know. ???

Former Reg force NESOP Current Reserve Boatswain (full time for the last decade and still going) ::) Why did I ever get out?