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  1. WrenchBender

    VR while on Accommodation

    Somewhat of a silly question, I am currently on an accommodation (expires 2011) and just received a significant job offer outside the military. If I retire to take this position will me release article be 3b or 4a ? I'm drafting my memo and want to use the correct ref. WrenchBender
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    Typo in Calendar Section

    In the below calendar entry: 1940: HMS DIANA, a British destroyer is recommissioned as HMCS MARHAREE after a lengthy refit at the Albert Docks in London, UK. This is to replace the loss of HMCS FRASER sunk off the Brittany coast in a collision with a British freighter in June. I believe it...
  3. WrenchBender

    Civilain Employment in Kandahar

    x031, PM inbound WrenchBender
  4. WrenchBender

    Jazz removes life vests

    The weight savings is minor, but there is a savings in maintenance cost to 37 to 75 life jackets per aircraft(depending on type) removal, inspection and re-installation on every C check. WrenchBender
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    Misheard song lyrics

    Springsteen (wrote & recorded) or Manfred Mann's Earth Band (recorded), Foreigner ??? Where did that come from? WrenchBender
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    Boatswain (BOSN)

    I sailed with him, too WrenchBender
  7. WrenchBender

    Anybody have any good Donair stories or favourites to eat (KOD, Roberts, Tonys)

    You guys are killin me here. I'm dying for a decent donair and oh the memories of friday nights at the dome and the place WrenchBender ps. Pizza Time and Roberts are THE BEST in the world
  8. WrenchBender

    Favorite Posting in Canada

    Borden is in the poll Ottawa only has Pilots and Flt stewards I did forget Gagetown though (403 Sqn/1 Wg) WrenchBender
  9. WrenchBender

    Favorite Posting in Canada

    What about the OFF Wing postings, Yellowknife (440 Sqn) part of 17 Wing Esquimalt (443 Sqn) part of 12 Wing Edmonton (408 Sqn) 1 Wing unit Petawawa (427 Sqn) "    "    " St Hubert (438 Sqn)  "  "    " 1 Wing Kingston has no aircraft 22 Wing North Bay has no aircraft WrenchBender
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    Favorite Posting in Canada

    Cool Pool and Winterpeg Both are glorious, southern, sunny locales. Besides Victoria has way more going for it than Comox does and a lot less rain too. WrenchBender
  11. WrenchBender

    'Hated' church group to protest Tim McLean funeral

    http://winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/story/4209993p-4802639c.html It appears they may have crossed the border after all. I hope that the family does not have to put up with these nutjobs. they have enough to deal with as it is. WrenchBender
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    Favorite Posting in Canada

    Yellowknife was the best 3 years of my life, current posting in Calgary is pretty good as well. WrenchBender
  13. WrenchBender

    west nova scotia regt

    http://www.rcaf.com/archives/archives_general/ranks/index.htm Rank insignia of the RCAF http://rcaf.com/kitshop/insigniapatches-c-46_49.html?page=2&sort=2a link to Recreations of the wings/badges WrenchBender
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    'Hated' church group to protest Tim McLean funeral

    Actually, they don't have the right to say WHATEVER they want, we have the hate speech law that should be used against them Quote: Public incitement of hatred 319. (1) Every one who, by communicating statements in any public place, incites hatred against any identifiable group where such...
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    west nova scotia regt

    That is a Bomb Aimers qualification badge RCAF (king's crown) WrenchBender
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    Nelson voted greatest British military hero of all time

    1. Admiral Lord (Horatio) Nelson - 27% (44% among age group 18-24) 2. Field-Marshal the Viscount Montgomery - 19% 3. The Duke of Wellington - 11% 4. Richard the Lionheart - 8% 5. Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris - 3% 6. King Henry V - 2% 7. Lord Kitchener - 2% 8. Colonel 'H' Jones - 2%...
  17. WrenchBender

    Aviation Systems Technician ( AVN Tech )

    Pfl Depending on the type you are posted to, will affect the specialties/area of expertise available to you. Every fleet has different demands on the techs and until you get out to the real world (after school) and qualified in the basics you will not be able to make an educated decision on...
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    Aviation Systems Technician ( AVN Tech )

    a long time ago 500 series technician trades consisted of : 511 Aero Engine* 512 Airframe* 513 Aviation (At WO * trades become this) 521 Integral Systems@ 522 Radar Systems@ 523 Communication Systems@ 524 Communication and Radar@ (mid 80's 522 & 523 joined) 525 Avionics (At WO @ trades become...
  19. WrenchBender

    ID this component

    Better picture http://www.airliners.net/photo/Russia---Air/Kamov-Ka-50-Black/1295268/M/ WrenchBender
  20. WrenchBender

    ID this component

    I did a little research, possibly it might be part of the Air Data Sensor from a Ka-50. I tried to find a picture but not many close ups of the nose The end of the spear like thing pointed directly at you WrenchBender
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