RAF Bans Nose Cone Artwork

[daftandbarmy]

Another victory for the PC movement...

By TARIQ PANJA
The Associated Press
Tuesday, June 5, 2007; 4:40 PM

LONDON -- British air force officials ordered the images of a pair of models removed from the nose cones of two fighter jets because they were deemed offensive, a spokesman said Tuesday.

The two Harrier Jets, which had been stationed in Afghanistan to provide ground attack support to NATO operations in the country, featured the silhouettes of British pinups Lucy Pinder and Michelle Marsh, who had visited troops stationed there last year.


But after one of the planes was spotted by Royal Air Force (RAF) officials at a base in Britain, the silhouettes were ordered to be removed, the RAF spokesman said on condition of anonymity in line with force policy.

"We have women that fly the planes, women that fix the planes and it's just not appropriate," he told The Associated Press.

The official did not say whether those responsible for the art were disciplined. He also declined to say if the silhouette images depicted the models naked or clothed.

Both women had been fully clothed and respectful of local customs during their visit to Afghanistan, the official said. The trip was designed as a morale booster for British troops who continue to fight a tough insurgency in the south of the country.

 

[Journeyman]

Both women had been fully clothed and respectful of local customs during their visit to Afghanistan, the official said. The trip was designed as a morale booster for British troops who continue to fight a tough insurgency in the south of the country.

It's nice that someone cares about the troops' morale; shame it's not the RAF.

Or is the major concern Islamist sensitivities? "Ahmed, did you see those Harriers bombing us? They had ~shudder~ WOMEN painted on them!"

:

Being an equal opportunity sexist swine, I'm not threatened by women having firefighter & soccer player calendars either.

 

[armyvern]

Hey!! I've got the All-Blacks calendar!! It rocks!!  ;D

Lovely little Christmas present it was!! 

 

[Staff Weenie]

Geez Vern - I thought you'd have the 2007 Bin Rat Boys Calendar for sure.

 

[Kat Stevens]

"We train young men to drop fire on people. But their commanders won't allow them to write "fuck" on their airplanes because it's obscene!"
  Col Kurtz, Apocolypse Now

Bloody ridiculous..... :

 

[daftandbarmy]

Why not play it down the middle and mandate that they paint Marilyn Manson on all planes? Or that she-male from the Crying Game?

 

[armyvern]

Geez Vern - I thought you'd have the 2007 Bin Rat Boys Calendar for sure.

Nope, they didn't want one of the Bin Rat Girls ... so I'm NOT anteing up in line for one of theirs!! 

 

[daftandbarmy]

If they had the PC movement in the Royal Navy in 1805.....


Subject: It's over 200 years since Lord Nelson's famous naval victory


It's 200 years since Lord Nelson's famous naval victory over the
French and Spanish in the Battle of Trafalgar. To kick-start the
anniversary celebrations, an actor dressed as Nelson posed for pictures
on the River Thames at Greenwich. But before he was allowed to board an
RNLI Lifeboat, safety officials made him wear a lifejacket over his
19th century admiral's uniform

How Nelson would have fared if he had been subject to modern health and
safety regulations.

You are now on the deck of the recently renamed British Flagship, HMS
Appeasement.

Order the signal, Hardy."

"Aye, aye sir."

Hold on, that's not what I dictated to the signal officer. What's the
meaning of this?"

Sorry sir?"

England expects every person to do his duty, regardless of race,
gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion or disability. What
gobbledegook is this?"

Admiralty policy, I'm afraid, sir. We're an equal opportunities
employer now. We had the devil's own job getting 'England' past the
censors, lest it be considered racist."

"Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco."

Sorry sir. All naval vessels have been designated smoke-free working
environments."

"In that case, break open the rum ration. Let us splice the main brace
to steel the men before battle."

The rum ration has been abolished, Admiral. It's part of the
Government's policy on binge drinking."

"Good heavens, Hardy. I suppose we'd better get on with it. Full speed
ahead."

"I think you'll find that there's a 4 knot speed limit in this stretch
of water."

"Damn it man! We are on the eve of the greatest sea battle in history.
We must advance with all dispatch. Report from the crow's nest,
please."

"That won't be possible, sir."

"What?"

"Health and safety have closed the crow's nest, sir. No harness. And
they said that rope ladder doesn't meet regulations. They won't let
anyone up there until a proper scaffolding can be erected."

"Then get me the ship's carpenter without delay, Hardy."

"He's busy knocking up a wheelchair access to the fo'c'sle Admiral."

"Wheelchair access? I've never heard anything so absurd."

"Health and safety again, sir. We have to provide a barrier-free
environment for the differently abled."

"Differently abled? I've only one arm and one eye and I refuse even to
hear mention of the word. I didn't rise to the rank of admiral by
playing the disability card."

"Actually, sir, you did. The Royal Navy is under-represented in the
areas of visual impairment and limb deficiency."

"Whatever next? Give me full sail. The salt spray beckons."

"A couple of problems there too, sir. Health and safety won't let the
crew up the rigging without crash helmets. And they don't want anyone
breathing in too much salt - haven't you seen the adverts?"

"I've never heard such infamy. Break out the cannon and tell the men to
stand by to engage the enemy."

"The men are a bit worried about shooting at anyone, Admiral."

"What? This is mutiny."

"It's not that, sir. It's just that they're afraid of being charged
with murder if they actually kill anyone. There's a couple of legal aid
lawyers on board, watching everyone like hawks."

"Then how are we to sink the Frenchies and the Spanish?"

"Actually, sir, we're not."

"We're not?"

"No, sir. The Frenchies and the Spanish are our European partners now.
According to the Common Fisheries Policy, we shouldn't even be in this
stretch of water. We could get hit with a claim for compensation."

"But you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil."

"I wouldn't let the ship's diversity co-ordinator hear you saying that
sir. You'll be up on disciplinary."

"You must consider every man an enemy who speaks ill of your King."

"Not any more, sir. We must be inclusive in this multicultural age. Now
put on your Kevlar vest; it's the rules."

"Don't tell me - health and safety. Whatever happened to rum, sodomy
and the lash?"

"As I explained, sir, rum is off the menu. And there's a ban on
corporal punishment."

"What about sodomy?"

"I believe it's to be encouraged, sir."

"In that case ...kiss me, Hardy."

 

[M-Tak]

Whatever your occupation daftandbarmy, you're in the wrong line of work. You should be producing comedy sketches! That little dialogue had me in stitches!

 

[daftandbarmy]

I'd like to take credit - where possible - for displays of great wit, but in this casee I can't unfortunately. Just passing 'em on....

 

[daftandbarmy]

Geez, the RAF are sure into banning things these days. Thank God we've got a Navy:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1980397.ece

 

[Journeyman]

Geez, the RAF are sure into banning things these days. Thank God we've got a Navy:

:rofl:

With a link to the RAF and Army banning their people from going in the Gay Pride parade in uniform...
...you're thankful for the Navy -- which runs on "sodomy, rum, and the lash"....or is that rum frozen daiquiris 

 

[3rd Herd]

Well at least the colonials still have it right.

Tinker celebrates anniversary of E-3 Sentry

Patty Miller
The Edmond Sun

EDMOND — Oklahomans joined members of the Air Force, past and present, and their families as they celebrated the 30th anniversary of service of the E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, the 60th anniversary of the Air Force and Oklahoma’s centennial birthday.

Notables gathered Friday at Tinker Air Force Base to pay homage to the aircraft known as the Eyes of the Eagle and the men and women of the 552nd Air Control Wing who fly and maintain it.

Guests and airmen witnessed the unveiling of the E-3 Sentry nose art designed to commemorate this event and highlight Oklahoma’s centennial.

The nose cone art was designed by co-designers 1st Lt. Chris Chester and 1st Lt. Garrit Dahlman.

The artwork was selected from drawings entered by members of 552nd ACW.

“This symbolizes the unity between AWACS and Oklahoma,” said Edmond resident Maj. Greg Kent, director of operations for 552nd TRS. “AWACS and Oklahoma have a growing, vibrant partnership, and I’m tickled to be here.”

AWACS alums and fans from across the nation and the world joined current 552nd personnel as the event celebrated the past, the present and the future of the E-3 Sentry.
“I spent half of my 28-year career at this Wing,” said Ret. Lt. Col. Dennis Altendorf of Edmond.

“(AWACS is) a great tradition and an Oklahoma icon as far as I am concerned. I think this is just great.”

From the Cold War through Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, the E-3 Sentry has maintained a history of key contributions to national security.

Today, the 552nd ACW answers the nation’s call, from fighting the Global War on Terror and counterdrug operations, to command and control battle management and protection of the president at home and abroad.
http://www.edmondsun.com/local/local_story_182022203.html

 

[retiredgrunt45]

daftandbarmy  I think you should go write for "Saturday Night Live" That was GREAT!!! More please!!! ;D