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Post by tigerfish on Sept 12, 2019 23:53:21 GMT 7
I know a few of you served in H.M. armed forces. Why i am posting this now, who knows, but it is a memory i hold close to my heart. As a boy from as early as i can remember i was taken to Earls court every year to see the Royal tournament. More importantly though it was to see Devonport compete in the Royal navy field gun competition, of which an uncle of mine was part of their crew in the late 70's. The history of why it came to be, flying angels and the sad demise, because of Government cut backs. All got me to thinking what a great idea for a ............... and then i thought maybe not, out of respect to all of those who took part,
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siampolee
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Post by siampolee on Sept 13, 2019 7:12:39 GMT 7
I must say that my R N Chiefs instructors were indeed benevolent masochists who viewed and judged we self-opinionated big boys who were to become officers as genetic and mental and physical misfits in their eyes. But I have so much respect for them and the way they shaped us into men. A privilege to have passed through their system. Due to them, we the men and women who served, and those who still serve under this flag like its colours never run.
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Post by rgs2001uk on Sept 13, 2019 20:28:48 GMT 7
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR ARMED FORCES, I give generously to the armed forces charities, I dont go on wai pat tours or tam boon at local temples.
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Post by smokie36 on Sept 15, 2019 19:39:45 GMT 7
"Its all your fault gimme more drugs waaaaaaaah!"
Anon. (Never served in the military) 2019.
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