should the RAF fly the Royals?
With the Luftwaffe now acquiring 2 x A340-300s and some A319LRs for VIP and ministerial duties, their 2 x very plush A310-300s currently used for VIP transport work could be up for grabs?
The interiors of those knock spots off the old 'royal' suite which used to be installed in the Vickers FunBus when it went corgi-carrying. They even have proper showers in the VIP sleeping accommodation (and yes, the shower rose does have more than 10 holes...).
Personally I think we most definitely should have a proper VVIP aircraft for Her Majesty.
The interiors of those knock spots off the old 'royal' suite which used to be installed in the Vickers FunBus when it went corgi-carrying. They even have proper showers in the VIP sleeping accommodation (and yes, the shower rose does have more than 10 holes...).
Personally I think we most definitely should have a proper VVIP aircraft for Her Majesty.
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I will never forget the day six years ago I flew out of Northolt. I was hanging around for a 
Squirrel and in desperate need of the loo. Asked directions and ended up in the poshest Ladies I have ever visited.
Rang my dad later to say I had sat on the Queen's throne
Squirrel and in desperate need of the loo. Asked directions and ended up in the poshest Ladies I have ever visited. Rang my dad later to say I had sat on the Queen's throne
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There's only one way for our Queen to travel by air and that's in the most up-to-date aircraft money can buy fitted out to the highest possible standard. It should be flown by members of her Royal Air Force ably assisted, of course, by members of her Royal Navy.
It goes almost without saying that free-loading come-day-go-day politicians like Brown and the rest of the Westminster snouts in trough brigade would not be allowed to borrow it.
It goes almost without saying that free-loading come-day-go-day politicians like Brown and the rest of the Westminster snouts in trough brigade would not be allowed to borrow it.
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Not just the RAF.If there were to be a Royal Sqn again, then it should be Tri Service!
i do believe when she is visiting foreign countries she should fly with the Royal Air Force as they represent our nation our flag.
Are the other two services not able to Fly the Flag for UK PLC?
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TQF should be part of the Royal Household separate from the military.
The Govt should provide, and regularly replace, an Airbus A340 for long haul, a 319CJ for short haul and 2 helicopters. As far as possible only European aircraft should be used.
The crews should be civilians employed by the Royal Household, however, it should be possible to second personnel from the 3 Services to TQF as a normal tour of duty.
The Govt should provide, and regularly replace, an Airbus A340 for long haul, a 319CJ for short haul and 2 helicopters. As far as possible only European aircraft should be used.
The crews should be civilians employed by the Royal Household, however, it should be possible to second personnel from the 3 Services to TQF as a normal tour of duty.
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Thread drift?
And while you're at it, let's have a new Royal Yacht.
Might I suggest something neat but not gaudy, about 6000 tons, 22 knots, 3000 miles at 20 knots? It could be used for HM's tours, trade fairs and at a pinch might be fitted out as a hospital ship.
Come to think of it, there's one that would quite nicely fit the bill alongside at Leith...
Might I suggest something neat but not gaudy, about 6000 tons, 22 knots, 3000 miles at 20 knots? It could be used for HM's tours, trade fairs and at a pinch might be fitted out as a hospital ship.
Come to think of it, there's one that would quite nicely fit the bill alongside at Leith...
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Missed a 0! The new Royal Yacht will be 60,000 not 6000, will have a lovely long flat deck for corgi walks and will have the same name as HM.
Oops, 2 much Woodfords Wherry.....time for bed....
Oops, 2 much Woodfords Wherry.....time for bed....
For goodness sake. She is one of the richest women on the planet and belongs to one of the richest families.
If she wants to fly around in a posh biz jet let her buy one and run it herself.
If she wants to fly around in a posh biz jet let her buy one and run it herself.
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OK.. so maybe we should ask it in a different way...............
SHOULD A PILOT WHO HOLDS NO NATIONAL LICENCE FLY THE QUEEN?...
If the RAF are so good then why do they need to get a licence when they get out????
SHOULD A PILOT WHO HOLDS NO NATIONAL LICENCE FLY THE QUEEN?...
If the RAF are so good then why do they need to get a licence when they get out????
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Thanks for your opinions so far. Does anyone know what the new aircraft will be that the Royal Household will be purchasing? The Transport Minister announced in March that a small aircraft will be procured for UK travel.
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If it's a 146 Charlie will be able to fly it thus saving the taxpayer the expense of a man with a big watch in the LHS.
But maybe not around Scottish islands.....
But maybe not around Scottish islands.....
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Great post for your first one (I wish we had a smilie with a fishing rod)
Because it's an civil aviation requirement?!?!?
Great post for your first one (I wish we had a smilie with a fishing rod)
If the RAF are so good then why do they need to get a licence when they get out????
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Not just the RAF.If there were to be a Royal Sqn again, then it should be Tri Service!
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i do believe when she is visiting foreign countries she should fly with the Royal Air Force as they represent our nation our flag.
The Queen is also the head of The Royal Navy and Army as well you know!
Are the other two services not able to Fly the Flag for UK PLC?
