Typhoon Flying and Simulator Hours
From a recent published FOI request, the number of flying and simulator hours in support of flying training. During the financial year 2014/15 the RAF provided 3,890 hours of Typhoon…
UK Reaper Training
A couple of FOI requests that reveal the UK's training regime for the Reaper. US Training UK Personnel stationed at Creech AFB
How Long to Train an RAF Pilot?
From a recent FOI request, regularly published by the MoD How does this compare to say, a helicopter pilot, a Fleet Air Arm pilot, a Belgian or French jet…
Train Green
These old SSVC videos are priceless. Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NsZN6AAL9M Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETVwF-YNi_c Loved how the gash bags at ENDEX are full of pop bottles and crisp packets. Tip top.
Containerised Merlin and Puma Escape Trainers
Lutra Associates and Oxford Specialist Coachbuilders have supplied a pair of escape trainers for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Joint Helicopter Command (JHC), one each for the Merlin and…
Libyan Trainees Day Tripping
Amidst the shambolic aftermath and damning reports of the Libyan trainee issue comes an interesting Parliamentary Question. It was asked by Mrs Madeline Moon, a member of the Defence Committee.…
HMS Ocean on Operational Sea Training
A new video from the Royal Navy Operational Sea Training brings out the best in a unit through worst case scenarios. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtKXRYkyaQg
MoD Owned Yachts
From a recent FOI request; The MOD owns and operates the 34 yachts detailed below that are used exclusively for Core Maritime Skills professional #training or Adventurous Sail Training by uniformed members…