A Spot of Weekend Fun

The Stalwart, it would seem, is still going strong

The First World War as a Pub Fight

Blatantly stolen from Rantin Rab who stole it from other people!
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Chelsea Pensioners – The Men in Scarlet

An Honour Indeed

Whilst everyone else is frothing about Stanley I think some light relief is in order.

Instead of being mentioned in the serious environs of defence think tanks, the MoD or other august bodies, Think Defence gets a link from the David Icke forum.

http://www.davidicke.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121385

An honour indeed!

The Battle of the Tribute Videos

Although I don’t tend to run posts on subjects that aren’t relevant to the UK this story in the Telegraph caught my eye.

Now we all know the 82nd Airborne are pretty tough hombres but if anyone can watch this video without hiding behind the sofa with one eye firmly shut, whilst cringing please let me know.

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Iranian Speedboats – The UK Responds

No doubt all our readers will have seen on the news and Internet extensive coverage of the Iranian Great Prophet 5 naval exercises in which various types of Iranian armed speedboats tear around the Gulf, using a years worth of training ammunition (well that would be the case if it were RN) and setting off pyro laden special effects explosions that Hollywood would be proud of.

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A Spot of Humour for the Andrew

Nelson: “Order the signal, Hardy.”

Hardy: “Aye, aye sir.”

Nelson: “Hold on, that’s not what I dictated to Flags. What’s the meaning of this?”

Hardy: “Sorry sir?”

Nelson (reading aloud): “‘ England expects every person to do his or her duty, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion or disability.’ – What gobbledegook is this?”

Hardy: “Admiralty policy, I’m afraid, sir. We’re an equal opportunities employer now. We had the devil’s own job getting ‘England ‘ past the censors, lest it be considered racist.”

Nelson: “Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco.”

Hardy: “Sorry sir. All naval vessels have now been designated smoke-free working environments.”

Nelson: “In that case, break open the rum ration. Let us splice the mainbrace to steel the men before battle.”

Hardy: “The rum ration has been abolished, Admiral. Its part of the Government’s policy on binge drinking.”

Read the rest here

http://ukdf.blogspot.com/2010/04/politically-correct-admiral-lord-nelson.html

Check out another story of relevance for today

Enough Tape to Film the Crash

Watch this to the end, Aussies, gotta love em

Hat Tip Rantin Rab

Actions On – IED

One of my old mates just sent me this and I thought it too funny not to publish, so with due regards for the author.

Remember, its just a joke :D

What’s your favourite, mine is 15?

ACTIONS ON: IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE (IED)

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M.O.D warned that emphasis on heroes is undermining cowardly soldiers

If you want a good laugh click the link below and read the article from News Biscuit

http://www.newsbiscuit.com/2009/11/19/m-o-d-warned-that-emphasis-on-heroes-is-undermining-cowardly-soldiers/

One quick quote;

General Satchel-Shaft argues that identifying non-bravery is becoming increasingly complex, ‘Cowardice, trauma or a reasonable desire not to be murdered are all determining factors, but then so is the ability to fight and win without being killed in the process. What I’m worried about is that we’re creating a culture where armed forces personnel who make it back in one piece are viewed as somehow less capable than those who haven’t.’

Brilliant!