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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ripsnort on February 06, 2001, 08:04:00 AM
Not a dis to those that do, just a big <S> to the squads that stay with the same country from tour to tour, through thick and thin, til death do us part!    (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

Post here if you're a dedicated countryman or have a dedicated squadron for your country in Aces High!

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: NHFoxtro on February 06, 2001, 08:08:00 AM
   <S>      (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Asmodan PL on February 06, 2001, 08:23:00 AM
<S> to U Rip for long time suport for knights  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
and for great pnzer mission  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
cya on the arena m8
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: lasse on February 06, 2001, 08:27:00 AM
Been a rook since day one, gonna stay rook forever   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Just like in Warbirds, logged on for the first time as a purple, logged off for the last time 4,5 years later, still as a purple.

I am extremely loyal to my country.

Why ?

Heck, I dont know, I just am   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)


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lasse-

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: gatt on February 06, 2001, 08:29:00 AM
Proud to be Knights.

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Skuzzy on February 06, 2001, 08:44:00 AM
Been bish since day one,...will stay bish.  The SFRT squad has pretty much made me a honorary member as I havenot had time to participate in the regular missions and flight times.  A big <S> to the SFRT for putting up with my inability to fly on a regular basis.

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKDejaVu on February 06, 2001, 08:47:00 AM
 
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Not a dis to those that do

Sure it is.. why else bring it up?

AKDejaVu
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ripsnort on February 06, 2001, 08:59:00 AM
Why bring it up?  It's very rewarding to log into a new tour, and see the same guys fighting for the same country, without leaving..that's all!  Yesterday afternoon we had a big tank mission, and it seemed alot of 'regulars' were there...<S> to the 'Regulars'.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Eagler on February 06, 2001, 09:02:00 AM
Rooks Rule !!

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Eagler


Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: nonoht on February 06, 2001, 09:19:00 AM
Bish rules better   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Dingy on February 06, 2001, 09:34:00 AM
 
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Originally posted by Ripsnort:
It's very rewarding to log into a new tour, and see the same guys fighting for the same country, without leaving..that's all!    (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Its even more rewarding getting to fly with those who you had once considered your foe.  At one time, I thought I would never leave Bish but left to try out another country after getting frustrated with my countrymen.  Lo and behold, I found those Rooks who had been chasing me all around to be great guys.  And ya know what?  The friends I made while in Bishland (you all know who you are  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)) were still my friends in Rookland.

I think you miss out on getting to know lots of great guys if you fly for one country only.

-Ding
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ripsnort on February 06, 2001, 09:38:00 AM
Er, Dingy, the post said Post here if you're a dedicated countryman or have a dedicated squadron for your country in Aces High!


Start your own post if you want.  Thanks!    (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Edit: And one doesn't have to rotate to enjoy the friends from other country's...I've met plenty in SEA, Special events, Check Six events, etc. etc. as well as just chatting on open channel!



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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Moose11 on February 06, 2001, 09:39:00 AM
Free women and beer! Rooks!

(as seen on the Arabian Knights missions)
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Apache on February 06, 2001, 09:41:00 AM
 
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I think you miss out on getting to know lots of great guys if you fly for one country only.

I can't argue with that, however, to those who rotate to another country, then give me grief on channel 1, don't expect me to kiss your arse and follow your every whim when you rotate back.
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKDejaVu on February 06, 2001, 09:44:00 AM
 
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Why bring it up? It's very rewarding to log into a new tour, and see the same guys fighting for the same country, without leaving..that's all!

Rip, in order to pay this compliment, you infer that there is something that rubs you the wrong way about those that do leave.  Therein lies the insult.

Don't have a problem with you feeling one way or the other about it.. just don't throw out this subject and try to come off politically correct at the same time.  You felt the need to come here and pay the compliment, amidst the "side changing" threads that have been prevelant lately.  You are, wether you admit it or not, expressing an oppinion on it.

AKDejaVu
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ripsnort on February 06, 2001, 09:46:00 AM
Oh for God's sake Deja! I'M SORRY FOR NOT BEING FRICKING POLITICALLY CORRECT...PISS ON YA!

<S> Again to the rest of you dedicated ones!
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Hooligan on February 06, 2001, 09:47:00 AM
Our squad has been to lazy to rotate countries.  For that matter we have been too lazy to do anything that requires any organization.

Yay us !   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Hooligan
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Moose11 on February 06, 2001, 09:48:00 AM
  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/eek.gif)

From what I can discern, the Assassins have always been rooks. (not rookies, mind you   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif))

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKDejaVu on February 06, 2001, 09:49:00 AM
And piss on you in return rip.

Fly the way you want.  Fly for who you want.  Salute who you want.  Insult who you want.  Pretend you didn't as much as you want.

AKDejaVu
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Zippatuh on February 06, 2001, 09:50:00 AM
I fly as a Knight.  Will stay a Knight because I don’t see any real reason to change sides.  My former FA squad now AH squad “GUNZZ” I believe will stay with the Knights.  I did have a few days in the middle of Tour 12 as a Rook.  Formatted my computer and it logged me in afterward as a new Rook, took me a few to figure how to change back.

It’s a good argument to change sides to fly with new people.  I prefer the other argument though.  I like adversarial match ups.  Going through my head as, “so-and-so downed me a few times, let me see if I can return the favor”.  I never bare any ill feelings towards anyone, I just find it more challenging.  Don’t really know why, just me I guess.

So far I now have two on my "list"  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

Hangtime and Zigrat…  Each of these pilots have handed my arse to me enough times for me to notice it.  It will thrill me to know end to finally see one or both of them go down under my GUNZZ.  From the posts and things I’ve seen, both good people.  Would much rather fly against them then with  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif).

Zippatuh
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: texace on February 06, 2001, 09:56:00 AM
Hey Rip, it's semp (Marine to you)  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

I have a blast flyin with ya. Once a Knight always a knight.

P.S. And yet again Deja attemps to place a guilt trip on rip for insulting those who switch...or at least make us think that. You always seem to dis anyone who doesn't fly your way huh Deja?

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In arena: semperfi
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKDejaVu on February 06, 2001, 10:00:00 AM
Ah yes texace... I often start threads saluting the squads that fly how I see fit.. looking on without a salute to the other squads.  Just look back and see how often I do it.

Yep.. you hit the nail on the head there.

AKDejaVu
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKDejaVu on February 06, 2001, 10:01:00 AM
oooo... how about this one too:

A BIG <S> to those that don't fly the C-Hog.  I'm not saying that its wrong to fly the C-Hog.. just that I really really apreciate those that don't!

AKDejaVu
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: gatt on February 06, 2001, 10:02:00 AM
 
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Not a dis to those that do

Sure a dis to those who change side when there is a vulch ... some of our top scorers are really good at it. WTG.
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ripsnort on February 06, 2001, 10:02:00 AM
I would have to say my fav. guy to fly against is Cobra...always a challenge, always a sport, always fun knowing he's putting up a battle at the enemy field!

<S> Semperfi!  Likewise in return!
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: NHFoxtro on February 06, 2001, 10:03:00 AM
   I feel a flame or two comming,Damm, Just when we were starting to sing Cum-by-ya      (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/tongue.gif)



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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Moose11 on February 06, 2001, 10:05:00 AM
I would say my arch nemises is anyone from the 13th TAS. Or Skurj. All great pilots who usually throw <S> up on chan 1 after a victory or defeat. (more victories then defeats against me  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif))
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ripsnort on February 06, 2001, 10:07:00 AM
Sounds like a great idea, Deja, start your own thread,...we're celebrating on this one...wooooo hooooo!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: straffo on February 06, 2001, 10:07:00 AM
semperBish  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKDejaVu on February 06, 2001, 10:08:00 AM
No thanks rip, this one is already dedicated to insult through ommision.

AKDejaVu
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: CyranoAH on February 06, 2001, 10:50:00 AM
Since noone else from the squads has done it already, I'll say it:

Both the 101 Escuadron de Combate Virtual and the Escuadron Spania y Ole have always been rooks... we still are  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Daniel, aka CyranoDB
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: mason22 on February 06, 2001, 11:10:00 AM
we can change sides??  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: stegor on February 06, 2001, 11:22:00 AM
Think this game has to be called:

KH- Knights High

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4°Stormo CT "F.Baracca"
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: LJK Raubvogel on February 06, 2001, 11:28:00 AM
I enjoy getting my arse kicked as a Knight every tour   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)


Deja, have a beer, get laid, do something. Must be hell walking through life with a persecution complex.

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LuftJägerKorps (http://www.luftjagerkorps.com)

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: CptTrips on February 06, 2001, 11:57:00 AM
>Sure a dis to those who change side when
>there is a vulch ... some of our top
>scorers are really good at it. WTG.

Well sometimes it works both ways.  Sometimes we rotate from a side that can't organized a trip to the toejamter and are getting their butts kicked to a side that is kicking ass.  Thats nice sometimes.  

Sometimes we go from a highly successful side back to a side that can't find their bellybutton with a map and a compass.  Thats less nice most times.

Either ways, it keeps things interesting.  Sometimes its fun to work with those you've worked agianst.  Next time I go up against them I know a little more about how they think (or don't think  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)).

It all evens out in the end.

Wab

Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: wolf37 on February 06, 2001, 12:02:00 PM
salute rip:

the THUNDER BIRDS started as Knights in sept, 99 and have never flown for the Rooks or the Bishops. and never will.

Kights forever



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C.O.
THUNDER BIRDS
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKDejaVu on February 06, 2001, 12:20:00 PM
 
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Must be hell walking through life with a persecution complex

Ah, the never-ending line of people willing to say "hey, you have a complex".

Thankyou for pointing it out.

AKDejaVu
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKDejaVu on February 06, 2001, 12:24:00 PM
Ah yes. just to highlight.. a thread that does not salute people for doing a certain thing...  it salutes people "that do not rotate tours"... not that there's anything wrong with it.  Nothing so wrong that the original author would adress what actually is wrong with it prior to getting on with the salute.

Nah.. just me.

AKDejaVu

Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ripsnort on February 06, 2001, 12:32:00 PM
Deja, VMF-323 rotates , but not for tours, usually for 12 hour cycles to do some nasty stuff behind enemy lines.      (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

Edit: Let me give you this phrase so you don't get paranoid:

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.     (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

(i.e. we don't spy, or perform espionage, or any of that stuff, we just bring the war to the enemy from a different angle for the good of Knightlandia!)



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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: StSanta on February 06, 2001, 12:47:00 PM
9./JG 54; always knights.

Rotaters are traitors and not True Knights.

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: llbm_MOL on February 06, 2001, 12:52:00 PM
Hmmmmm I flew Gold in WB's the whole four years that I flew WB's. I decided along with the rest or my squad that we didnt want to get stuck in that rut again. We wanted to move around and meet as many guys as we could in all the diffrent countries. We vote all the time and wether or not to stay in a certian country but we always vote to move on. If you like to go with country nationalism go for it. i did it for four years in brandX and I feel like I missed out on alot of fun by doing so. You pay your &30 a month just like we do and feel free to do whatever you like. I will (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

LLB OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ripsnort on February 06, 2001, 01:23:00 PM
 
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You pay your &30 a month just like we do and feel free to do whatever you like. I will

LLB, can you show me where in this thread anyone's telling you or your squad what to do, or what you can do with your 30 bucks?  Thanks! Appreciate it!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Dingy on February 06, 2001, 01:32:00 PM
 
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Originally posted by Ripsnort:
LLB, can you show me where in this thread anyone's telling you or your squad what to do, or what you can do with your 30 bucks?  Thanks! Appreciate it!    (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Rip, can you show me where in this thread anyone says we are limited to posts <S> those who dont rotate?  Thanks! Appreciate it!   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

BTW...I AM A DEDICATED 33rd WHO ENJOYS FLYING WITH WHOEVER I LIKE!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

-Ding



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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ripsnort on February 06, 2001, 01:36:00 PM
Sure Dingy, my first post:
"Post here if you're a dedicated countryman or have a dedicated squadron for your country in Aces High!"

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Dingy on February 06, 2001, 01:45:00 PM
Hmmm...I just interpreted Llbms post as saying he was a dedicated Gold pilot back in warbirds...now things are different.

Yup...He passed the mustard since it was on topic.  Good post!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

-Ding
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKSeaWulfe on February 06, 2001, 01:55:00 PM
Hmm... yup this was a dumb assed thread.

 (http://cwm.ragesofsanity.com/s/cwm2/piss2.gif)  On This Thread


-SW
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Dingy on February 06, 2001, 02:07:00 PM
 
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Originally posted by AKSeaWulfe:
Hmm... yup this was a dumb assed thread.

-SW

ANOTHER post of immeasurable wealth by him! The value of this content just keeps getting richer and richer!! <S>

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-Ding
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AcId on February 06, 2001, 02:15:00 PM
Ya know what....I just wanna fly dammit....

Since I've been part of a squad I havent rotatedm, soooo I've done both  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKSeaWulfe on February 06, 2001, 02:17:00 PM
Gettin' yer kicks at work by attempting(and failing) to insult me Dingy?

No matter, I'll catch you in AH and I'll "talk" to you with my guns.
-SW

Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Spatula on February 06, 2001, 02:43:00 PM
Bishops all the way for me and 357th.
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Dingy on February 06, 2001, 02:47:00 PM
 
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Originally posted by AKSeaWulfe:
Gettin' yer kicks at work by attempting(and failing) to insult me Dingy?

No matter, I'll catch you in AH and I'll "talk" to you with my guns.
-SW


Ya know if I had any respect for ya as a pilot that might mean something   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Actually you get a little respect cause you fly a La5.  Good man.

-Ding


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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKSeaWulfe on February 06, 2001, 03:57:00 PM
 
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Originally posted by Dingy:
 Actually you get a little respect cause you fly a La5.  Good man.

-Ding

Fly nothing but the best.
Don't care what you think of me, it doesn't matter anyway.
-SW

Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: paintmaw on February 06, 2001, 04:52:00 PM
I flew C'z 3 years in AW3 , usually were way outnumbered and gangbanged . I quess Knights is the country to be on for me .
Sounds like some rotate to make new NME's
<SALUTE> Non-Rotaters
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: DRILL on February 06, 2001, 05:46:00 PM
457th knights we are and will be ...till ya piss me off  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

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 DRILL                     CO 457TH
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Hangtime on February 06, 2001, 05:52:00 PM
Flew Gold in Warbirds; refused to rotate. 4 years. (htm- hngtme) Been a Bish since my first night here.

I know most of the folks that fly for Bishland; or have in the past, I like 'em all. Good pilots; good people. Even Creamo.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) I'm proud to be a Bish; these guys are brothers-in-arms, we suffer it all together, good times and bad. I've seen them band together and fight like inspired warriors.. and I've seen 'em check their brains at the door and do the dummest stuff ever concieved on a flat screen... I've laffed at 'em; with 'em; hollered and screamed; they've put up with me and done their damndest despite the odds and my meddeling and continue to be... 'working independently, toward a mutual goal' ..BISH. My people, my nation. <S!>

God bless every damn one of 'em.

As for the resta you low life rooks and knights.. I've had the privledge to have flown with and aginst most of the guys in here; in one capacity or another; Scenarios; TA, SEA, etc. There's a precious few I've met that I have less than warm fuzzies for.. but even then the animosity stops when I see the chute. Usually.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

As for rotating squads..

I was the guy that hollered first and loudest about individuals following the vulch and side swapping; and claim responsibility for the initial 24 hour lock-down on side switching. Had a converstion w/ HiTech on line about this and squad hi-lights.. next day we had both.

I enjoy having 'guest squads' come to bishland. I especialy look forward to having the AK's come to Bishland; they work hard on their objectives; understand mutual support, can carry a tune on RW and have a damn good time. I have no objections to rotataing squads.. but I wasn't always so inclined. The AK's changed my mind.. last time they came to Bishland they did an honest good job for the country; and left any baggage they had behind when they came.

Likewise; we had the Buccanners over for tour; they too did damn fine work and I for one hope they come back soon; thats another quality group, they know the drill and showed us some stuff..

Tho the 'squad rotation' thing tends to rub some the wrong way; I think we oughta step back a bit and take a closer look at some of them. They seem to know more about 'nationalism' than some of the folks that have been in one country from the git-go.

There's room for both... I don't feel 'cheated' by staying in Bishland, and often; we become richer when a competent guest squad shows up to help us for awile. Even if it's only for a night, it can be a heluva lotta fun.. <S!> PFT!

In any case; to each squad that rotates.. thanks for helping when yah come to Bishland. When yah leave, yah sorry bums; I hope yer guns jam; but It was nice having yah, just the same. Should yah ever decide to settle down; hope ya bring it back to Bishland... I look forward to flying WITH you more than AGAINST yah. <S!>

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Raider_DD on February 06, 2001, 06:45:00 PM
Rip, I know you didn't mean to imply a value judgement.  That I felt like a cheap potato while I read the thread is my problem.   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Hangtime, A well-thought out post and one I'm sure that my colleagues in the VMF-111 appreciate greatly.  I think there are sentiments in there that Rip agrees with as passionately as he appreciates ALL the diversity that makes up this community.  Rip is an enthusiast.  <S> to all enthusiasts.

Hangtime, thanks for the balanced view.

From not too far away,

Raider
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ripsnort on March 06, 2001, 09:23:00 AM
After reading all the whining lately from other countries...thought it would be a good time to punt this!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) (G,D,R)
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Pepe on March 06, 2001, 09:40:00 AM
Does this means yours do not whine?   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

Pepe
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: -ammo- on March 06, 2001, 09:55:00 AM
My loyalty lies to teh 56th FG, whereever we are flying (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) We have yet to change countries but will do this soon. I enjoy working and flying with guys I havent before. I get to meet "new" people.

To each his own!

 (http://home.nc.rr.com/ammo/public.html/unw_sig.jpg)  (http://www.jump.net/~cs3)
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ice on March 06, 2001, 10:22:00 AM
Anyone ever read a thread thru to the end and walk away with an entirely different perspective regarding a specific individual?
Strange how this board can paint a pic of a persons character.

Anyhoo...understand what you were after Rip...I'm one of those loyal, watch your back, if I'm your friend it means somethin kind of guy. There is value in standin by you buds thru thick and thin...on the other hand, floatin around gettin to know folks is a good thing too.

Politically correct? I suppose I would have to care about political correctness...I'm just to busy being myself (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

In this little game of ours, I'm a Bishop, and will remain that way till the day HTC goes to a two sided arena (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

Ice
13th TAS
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: anRky on March 06, 2001, 10:30:00 AM
I think switching countries from time to time is a very good idea.  It's great to get a chance to fly with the people who've been shooting you down all the time, and even better to get a chance to shoot down the people you've been flying with all the time.

anRky
-Ih8ubb
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: -ammo- on March 06, 2001, 10:46:00 AM
 
Quote
Originally posted by Ice:
Anyone ever read a thread thru to the end and walk away with an entirely different perspective regarding a specific individual?
Strange how this board can paint a pic of a persons character.

Ice
13th TAS


That me Ice? Hope its not negative (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Ice on March 06, 2001, 10:55:00 AM
I kinda got a feeling that you know better ammo (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Cyas Up!

Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Tac on March 06, 2001, 12:22:00 PM
Rotating is fun, you get to fly with new people, see how they work and best of all, learn new tricks that in the past were used againt you.
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Lephturn on March 06, 2001, 12:44:00 PM
-ammo-,

I'd love to see you guys do a tour in Rookland.  It would be great to wing together in Jugs. If not, I'll look forward to engaging you guys in combat... as long as I'm higher.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)  <S>

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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: blitz on March 06, 2001, 12:45:00 PM
Hossa all,

i really don't know why, but i hate to rotate.
I know that there're bunch of nice guys outside our Knight Kingdom too, but heh, i fly already with them in scenarios and that's good fun already.
Don't need to leave my fellow lawndarts in Knightlandia  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

blitz
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Major Tom on March 07, 2001, 03:14:00 AM
Dedicated Knight! <S>

...except when our evil former commandant Ripsnort rotated the JG2 to those lesser countries a couple of times last year.

Never again!

(slightly smaller salute for Ripsnort!) (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Creamo on March 07, 2001, 04:03:00 AM
I joined tonight and Fatty and the tard patrol were all Rooks. Against common sense, I joined them.

Oh well, I shot down Nash (he was 3 sheets to the wind a posting jokes and getting kilt by me, do the math) and then went to hit Knits.

I saw 3 green messages the entire 14 kill run I did (no deaths, Rook bug?) I peppered Mass with 109 MG's just to get a assist, was fun as hell though.

I did indeed missed the fun BiShits the whole time.

I think the Rooks take the rivalry serious, cuz they offered no chat or fun.

BiShits are good folk, counting down the 12 hours.
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: BlauK on March 07, 2001, 06:24:00 AM
I can understand why some people do not like rotating squadrons that much. Especially if a large squadron rotates they are quite likely always flying for the largest country and leaving their earlier country in trouble. On the other hand that gives some variation and fresh changes to those who do not rotate... sometimes they are numerous and sometimes not.

Another thing is that when one flies for one country for a long time, they get some loyal friends and some "bitter enemies". Such may be quite ok if things stay the same, but when one finally changes country himself or those "enemies" join one's country, co-op may not ever happen in a good spirit.

My squadron decided to switch from Rooks to Knoghts recently. All my AH career I had flown for Rooks and had learned to be annoyed of certain Bishes and Knits.... LOL... now I am a Knight...   At first I found it very weird to shoot down Rooks and tried to stay on the Bish front. It is hard to shoot down someone who has fought a lot on your wing earlier. I almost feel ashamed in such situation and a big <S!> is the least I can do. For some reason the Rook front just has been in need of defence lately and I have ended up fighting Rooks almost all the time. My respect is still high for them though just like my respect on Knight is growing... heh now I am only annoyed of the Bishes...  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

To summarize... I understand both views. Pilots or squadron who rotate constantly are easily viewed like mercenaries.... maybe respected for their skills but not trusted very much. It is their choise though and maybe they should also consider it from other's point of view and not get sensitive about it.

I am sad that I left my Rook friends, but if they now frown me I just gotta live with it  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif) ...and learn to find new wingmen in Knits. And I dont expect such to happen instantly.


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Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: airspro on March 31, 2001, 05:48:00 AM
<S> Good thread Rip .

Bishes rule  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

To those that rotate , well shoot me down last month then expect any help this month ?? U got to be kidding , "right" ?

To each his own .

ONE MORE DAY TILL THEY ROTATE AGAIN , hehe .

spro
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Sturm on March 31, 2001, 11:23:00 AM
JV44 Platzschutzstaffel started as knights and will di as knights.  Till death do us part knightlandia.  

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JV44 Platzschutzstaffel
Airfield Defense Squadron
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: AKIron on March 31, 2001, 11:47:00 AM
Kinda like going to party isn't it. Do ya just want to talk to the people you know or mingle and make new friends?

Just my 2 cents.
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: -ammo- on March 31, 2001, 11:49:00 AM
 
Quote
Originally posted by airspro:
<S> Good thread Rip .

Bishes rule   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

To those that rotate , well shoot me down last month then expect any help this month ?? U got to be kidding , "right" ?

To each his own .

ONE MORE DAY TILL THEY ROTATE AGAIN , hehe .

spro

 (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) a little personal with you, heh?

I shoot at red icon'ed AC. Alot of them are friends, and will still be after i shoot them down or vice versa.

ammo
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: maik on March 31, 2001, 06:55:00 PM
Nitland is Luftwoffle-Land,

JG301 are proud to be Knights. Well not everytime  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/tongue.gif).

<S>
Maik
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: Hajo on April 04, 2001, 12:00:00 PM
Our squad stays bish, when times were lean we took the pounding, now that numbers are up we're enjoying it <G>

by the way sturmjaeger squad has changed its' name to flying circus.....seems we gave the wrong impression as only a few of us in the squad were dedicated LW pilots.  the crew flies a variety of aircraft now, except for me of course <G>
Title: Big Salute! to the squads that do not rotate tours
Post by: straffo on April 05, 2001, 02:40:00 AM
 
Quote
Originally posted by straffo:
semperBish   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
corrected :
SemperNit (for this month  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif))