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Title: RAF and Brigades
Post by: Dickerson888 on April 01, 2007, 05:47:00 AM
I was under the impression that Brigades were not part of the RAF structure.

I thought that was an army term.

Any of you British fellas know????

Respectfully,
Bill Dickerson
Title: RAF and Brigades
Post by: Ball on April 01, 2007, 05:50:19 AM
They have Flights, Squadrons, Wings, Groups and Commands ;)

The ranks show each persons role too: -

Group Captain
Wing Commander
Squadron Leader
Flight Lieutenant
Flying Officer
Pilot Officer
Title: Brigade
Post by: Dickerson888 on April 01, 2007, 05:59:52 AM
So if a gentleman told me online he was "10 years in Her
Majestys Service (RAF) as a dog handler" and later said he was trained "in his brigade" to such and such his verasity should questioned?

Respectfully,
Bill Dickerson
Title: RAF and Brigades
Post by: Bruv119 on April 01, 2007, 06:02:27 AM
the RAF had dog handlers?

sounds more like a policeman??
Title: RAF and Brigades
Post by: Banzzai on April 01, 2007, 06:08:19 AM
could also be RAF Regiment (RAF has a little army for protecting airfields)
Title: Dogs
Post by: Dickerson888 on April 01, 2007, 06:11:01 AM
Supposedly this gentleman said this. I checked and they disbanded a dog unit in 1994 and now it is run  by volunteers. It's used at special events.

The gentleman has indicated he has knowledge of dogs but he seems to be ignorant in several areas.

I reviewed the writing pattern and phrases and I believe he is a she and American as I am Redneck.

Respectfully,
Bill Dickerson
Title: Re: Brigade
Post by: Ball on April 01, 2007, 06:11:47 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Dickerson888
So if a gentleman told me online he was "10 years in Her
Majestys Service (RAF) as a dog handler" and later said he was trained "in his brigade" to such and such his verasity should questioned?

Respectfully,
Bill Dickerson


The RAF do have dog handlers, and also has it's own police force - i dont know the structure of the RAF Police.

I wouldn't doubt it - very possible... and to be honest, if he was going to lie about being in the RAF, he would probably say he was a pilot and not a dog handler ;)

http://community-2.webtv.net/Hahn-50thAP-K9/K9History30/
Title: Re: Dogs
Post by: Ball on April 01, 2007, 06:13:35 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Dickerson888
Supposedly this gentleman said this. I checked and they disbanded a dog unit in 1994 and now it is run  by volunteers. It's used at special events.

The gentleman has indicated he has knowledge of dogs but he seems to be ignorant in several areas.

I reviewed the writing pattern and phrases and I believe he is a she and American as I am Redneck.

Respectfully,
Bill Dickerson


Ask where he/she(!) were based, trained etc.
Title: dogs
Post by: Dickerson888 on April 01, 2007, 06:24:16 AM
The context is I advised a lady to obtain some Pepper Spray (OC) for a vicious dog in her neighborhood on a Freecycle site I run.

He said I was full of it (in so many words) and it would not work and the reason was because he was a dog handler in the RAF.

I'm trained in aerosol chemicals and I know this to work very effectively.

I think it's just an animal fanatic who is afraid a dog might get sprayed. I get a few of those nuts sometimes.

I have never heard anyone refer to Brigade in the context of the RAF but I'm a Redneck and I don't get out much.

Respectfully,
Bill Dickerson
Title: RAF and Brigades
Post by: VWE on April 01, 2007, 06:25:25 AM
Just believe what your mail order bride is telling you on instant message dickerson, she's just embellishing a little... kinda like you do when your flying online.
Title: fat chicks
Post by: Dickerson888 on April 01, 2007, 06:27:19 AM
Be careful now some folks like fat chicks.
Title: RAF and Brigades
Post by: Tilt on April 01, 2007, 09:44:30 AM
the RAF does have a Regiment.Original purpose was to defend airfields etc.


http://www.raf.mod.uk/structure/rafregiment.cfm

This regiment can be deployed as part of a Army Brigade
Title: RAF and Brigades
Post by: Laurie on April 01, 2007, 04:28:57 PM
being a guy who makes regular flights at an RAF base near Hertfordshire i know for a fact that dogs are used for security:aok
hope that helps
Title: dogs
Post by: Dickerson888 on April 01, 2007, 04:43:09 PM
Thanks everybody.
Title: RAF and Brigades
Post by: TexInVa on April 02, 2007, 05:30:34 AM
Whether this lady (or gentleman or whatever) is lying about his/her/it's past, I cannot answer.

But as to pepper spray working on dogs, it does wonders.

<---Road Marshall for many local bicycle races/rides.
Title: RAF and Brigades
Post by: BBBB on April 02, 2007, 05:40:37 AM
I love when crap spills over from other fourms INto this one.


-BB