View Full Version : Last day in the RAF
tactcom7
11-09-10, 07:47 PM
Well today is my last day in her Majestys Air Force. Done 9 years all based at Odiham fixing Chinook helicopters. 4 Afghan tours and 1 Iraq. Gonna miss the lifestyle and sense of responsibility, but most of all the people. It's not what it used to be, not by a long shot but I wouldn't change a thing.
Si
husky03
11-09-10, 07:53 PM
For one i'd like to say thanks for the service you've given over the years mate-our guys and girls in the forces don't get the recognition that they deserve.
tinpants
11-09-10, 08:02 PM
Congrats to you, as well as a big thank you. Enjoy your, erm, retirement!!
maviczap
11-09-10, 08:07 PM
Cool job, those lovely choppers. Well done mate and enjoy what ever you do next.
I think most jobs aren't what they used to be. Mine certainly isn't
appollo1
11-09-10, 08:09 PM
You are right when you say it's not the same as it used to be.
I only have 2 years 6 months left from today for my 22. The people and social side will probably be the thing you miss the most.
davepreston
11-09-10, 08:17 PM
your going to hate civi street , its poo
For one i'd like to say thanks for the service you've given over the years mate-our guys and girls in the forces don't get the recognition that they deserve.
What he said.
Now get a proper job ;)
Did Jester fly a skyhawk? ;)
im thinking about joining the ta, would like to sign up full time but not in a position financially to do it now, left the navy in 2001 but wish i had stayed, well done tactcom7 hope you have something lined up now your out:thumright:
Pah! Get a job crabfat!;):D
tactcom7
11-09-10, 09:12 PM
Thanks all, much appreciated. Yeah i'm definately going to miss the social side of it, beer calls at work, fancy dress etc etc....
Here's some of us on a trip to the church in london, the theme was brittney spears and the phone call went something like this...
'Si we're all off as britney spears in different outfits'
'Cool, everyones not going as the schoolgirl are they?'
'No course not, there's loads to choose from, schoolgirl, air hostess, etc..'
'k cool, i have a good one.'
So i turn up at the railway station to be confronted by everyone wearing the same outfit, great. I looked like a cross dressing bobslayer.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/tactcom7/n565195533_5288540_2336.jpg
Did Jester fly a skyhawk? ;)
I'm pretty sure he did but then i was mistaken about the F5's so now i'm not so sure!
Mr Speirs
11-09-10, 09:14 PM
My Dad is on his last week in the Royal Air Force this week. After 30 years of service!!
He's struggling to find a job at the moment and as you can imagine after 30 years is somewhat institutionalised. Im sure he'll find his feet soon though although he's hoping they may give him one more year to hand over his job to boeing...he has applied to boeing for the job too :)
Bluefish
12-09-10, 01:18 AM
Lol, it's not what it used to be, you'd think he'd done 22yrs or sommat, newby, good luck on the job front though.
tactcom7
12-09-10, 07:02 AM
Spoken like a true old sweat crusty chief ;)
I remember being genuinely scared of getting a beating off my corporals when I first turned up, not these days. Far too pink and fluffy!
congratulations on doing your time, however long it may or may not have been. I was in WRNS for 4 years, too many rules for me unfortunately. good luck finding a job you enjoy
Biker Biggles
12-09-10, 09:59 AM
For one i'd like to say thanks for the service you've given over the years mate-our guys and girls in the forces don't get the recognition that they deserve.
Agreed
Hope you can find a suitable job from where you are now.
Good luck in civ div. it comes to us all at some time. as for things not being the same bring back the mid 80's in Germany, fantastic
maviczap
12-09-10, 06:58 PM
Good luck in civ div. it comes to us all at some time. as for things not being the same bring back the mid 80's in Germany, fantastic
Bring back the mid 80's anywhere, good times for me
Why did you decide to leave if you don't mind me asking? Reason I ask is that I'm hoping to join the REME as an aircraft technician, got my ADSC selection weekend on the 27th. Going to be tough!
Civvy street is expensive, brace yourself.
tactcom7
13-09-10, 05:13 PM
Why did you decide to leave if you don't mind me asking? Reason I ask is that I'm hoping to join the REME as an aircraft technician, got my ADSC selection weekend on the 27th. Going to be tough!
I only signed on for 9 years and they wouldnt give me another 3, boo!
Civvy street is expensive, brace yourself.
Tell me about it, 'whad'ya mean it's more than 50p for a pint??'
:rolleyes:
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