berettaman1 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Just been reading a true story About some of our soldiers who arrived from Afghanistan Xmas eve at B,ham> or should that be Birminghamstanni? airport. where they were told to get dressed into ordinary clothes (OUTSIDE IN FREEZING COLD) before going inside to make there own arrangements to get home.! apparently this is a rule imposed by the airport looneys in charge! Apparently being a member of our armed forces is a sin and it might upset the locals!!!THIS COUNTRY IS A LUNATIC ASYLUM NOW>WHAT OTHER COUNTRY IS ASHAMED OF ITS ARMED FORCES? only Britain, the goverment and the PC brigade has infected this once great land.GOD HELP US. rant over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 That's very sad*, but with all the cuts, perhaps the Army want their uniforms, so that the new lot going out can get changed on the tarmac before boarding? *pathetic really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Assuming this came out of the Daily Mail, it seems a different story than the one I read. Their plane was diverted from Brize Norton to Birmingham Airport and they were given the chance to go by coach to Brize Norton (where they would normally change ,hand in their equipment, etc., for their journey home), or make their own way home from Birmingham. Those that chose to go home from Birmingham had to change into civvies for "security reasons". The decision was made by the MoD, not Birmingham Airport management. By all means criticise the MoD for such stupidity, but lets keep it fair. Incidentally, as we shop and visit the Folkestone area, with its large barracks and contingents of Ghurkas, it is very common to see lots of army personnel on the streets in uniform. The only "security" issue I can think of, is that it makes people more "secure" to see them there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Not wearing uniform in public places' used to be common practice. At the height of the PIRA treat; all Service personel were banned from wearing the baggy green skin down town and when traveling in civi cars, coats/jackets etc had to be worn over service dress. Scenes of squaddies doing impromtu 'Changing Parades' when arriving on camp and exiting their cars' were the norm, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 The Yanks may have their faults but they treat their servicemen a damn sight better than we do. Our armed servicemen seem to be an embarressment to the government Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Oh dear, looks like today's rabble rousing bonfire has been well and truly wee wee'd over. Come on B'man, there's got to be something else from today's Daily Mail........ Anything about Muslims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Also from the Daily Mail..... Oldest British emigrant, 102, moving to New Zealand because 'UK is too crowded' So there's still hope for you yet, Ron. Happy New Year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Err no, I like muslims but I couldnt eat a whole one!! anyway I did not critisize the MOD I repeated that it said it was was Airport policy, But I remember the instance when one of the first of our injured soldiers was flown home and taken to Selly Oak Hospital for treatment, he was verbally insulted by asian patients for fighting in Iraq, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 The decision was made by the MoD, not Birmingham Airport management. By all means criticise the MoD for such stupidity, but lets keep it fair. If anyone should be criticised, it is the MoD, it was their decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 QUOTE **The MoD eventually confirmed it has a ban on troops wearing uniform in civilian airports, claiming it was because a small number of airlines ban all uniforms on flights for security reasons. A spokesman said: "In this case, it appears it was applied a little too rigidly." The policy will now be reviewed. ** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08shooter Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 nothing short of disgusting but i suppose its just a taste of this now pc correct craphole we live in.im just finished reading the book 3 para in helmand all i can say is that these guys deserve the utmost respect after all they have earned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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