"Personnel can now apply to become a British Army pilot at the rank of private." 👏
https://www.forces.net/news/british-army-lowers-minimum-rank-become-helicopter-pilot
A very interesting read from the Hudson Institute.
Particularly insightful, are pages 41 forward, regarding the future concept of operations for UAS (fixed/rotary-wing and UUV) employment in an ASW role...
I originally thought this was an April Fool's article. And I was wrong. Probably not the result the Ship's Captain had in mind...
Venezuelan Patrol Ship Sunk Itself After Ramming A Cruise Liner With A Reinforced Hull.
The Venezuelan ship appears to have been trying to seize the cruise ship...
Interesting article on the history of the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS).
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-in-canada-the-british-army-training-unit-suffield-batus/
Probably the first article I've ever read written solely on the highly engaging topic and importance of ...(drumroll)... Cleaning Stations!
Fastidious Flattop: Japanese helicopter carrier wages daily war on dirt and grime...
Alcohol Banned For U.S. Forces In Japan After Fatal Car Crash
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/11/20/565363074/alcohol-banned-for-u-s-forces-in-japan-after-fatal-car-crash
Howdy all,
Does anybody have a phone number or email that can actually get through to the DND Released Personnel Pay Office (RPPO)?
The calls I've made to their 800-773-7705 line, and emails to dnd.rpporeg-lrdtsa.mda@forces.gc.ca have all gone unreturned in the last two weeks. My concerns...
:o At least he had seven more engines to keep going...
Should be an interesting Flight Safety report.
http://www.defensenews.com/articles/the-us-air-force-could-pick-a-new-army-marine-corps-ride-to-guard-missile-fields
Air fleet on guard for thee ... sort of
THE CANADIAN PRESS - 3rd June 2009
http://www.calgarysun.com/news/canada/2009/06/03/9658266-sun.html
Funny, I can't think of single day in the last two years that we've had nine serviceable Auroras. ???
Although I'm not an aviation history buff, I was quite surprised to stumble across the untold story of the popular Tupolev TU-164.
http://www.weathergraphics.com/tim/fisher/
... If Bombardier could get licensing to manufacture these it might spur an otherwise faltering bizjet sector.
Just heard that starting this month, a select few persons in 17 Wing Winnipeg, 15 Wing Moose Jaw, and 3CFFTS Southport will be trialling a new version of the flying suit and jacket.
Looks like the design is trying to bring us in line with the style currently worn by our US/UK/Aussie/NZ...
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