Some sense is, at last being, talked. I agree with scotavia that “A little less raging . . “ might be appropriate. But I think that ‘jogger321’ should be aware that there have been Project Managers in the military for a very long time. They are actually called Unit (or Detachment) Commanders. If they perform badly then they are sacked by their Superior(s) – and that goes right up to Admiral/General/Air Marshal level. The same occurs in the Civil Service although I will admit that the sacking process there, for inefficiency, can be very slow and cumbersome!! The same happens in the Business/Finance world – where the sackings are somewhat more ‘Instant’!!
If one follows all these little difficulties with 558’s appearance/non-appearance, or certification/non-certification, then they lead, directly, to the OC Vulcan Project (by whatever name). He clearly does not think this is a resigning matter – too much loss of face (and we can’t have that, can we?). He needs to be promoted!(see below) So who is his Superior Officer?, and why has this person not sacked him?
This is not “raging”, it is simply asking – with logic and reasoned argument – why a particular decision has not been taken, and implemented as it should have been. I am not an “armchair expert” in Vulcan matters, but I have had more than 40 years experience in the military/Civil Service equivalent of Project Management. As far as Project/Unit Leaders are concerned I know a “good ‘un” when I see it, and I know a “bad ‘un”. This, I regret to say, comes into the latter category.
“Who will rid us of this troublesome person”? Make him the Civil Governor at Ascension. Very fitting. The “Saints” will soon sort him out!!!
Resmoroh

Je reste ma valise!
Resmoroh

I would just like to re-echo what Auster Fan has said. Totally fascinating. It makes having to wade through all the detritus (and trivia) worth while. It is even more humbling to note that here is a lady who does not use English as her first language writing, in English, superbly. Her spelling and syntax are of the highest order – much, much, better than many (resident in UK) can achieve.
Well done Kev and Sandra. One of the highlights of the year on this Forum.
Regards,
Resmoroh

Mods,
Let it run!!
Resmoroh

Creaking Door,
I’ve sent you a PM.
Resmoroh

There has GOT to be a web-site/forum dealing with rude songs. Where else could one get the definitve version(s) of “The Ball Of Kirriemuir”, “Eskimo Nell”, or “She’ll Be Coming Round The Mountain When She Comes”, etc, etc??. Many of the Wing, or Sqn, songs that I came across were very often well known tunes to which a set of vulgar lyrics had been fitted – invented by someone of a poetical brilliance. Who can forget the words of “Cats On The Rooftops, Cats On The Tiles, Cats With Their Ar$oles Wreathed in Smiles”? Supposedly penned by Noel Coward. There is a whole new world of research here!
HTH
Resmoroh

Wyvernfan, Hi,
There are several instances on the whole of that web-site that indicate that these guys were either extremely brave (knowing the possible problems), or extremely dedicated (knowing the possible problems). But they went and did the bizz.
In any case they do (in my opinion) rank alongside the guys who were being shot at!
Resmoroh

Don’t wish to hijack this thread, but the mention of Harwell (and this time) reminds me that it was from that airfield, late in the evening of 5th Jun, that the Para Pathfinders took off to mark the DZ’s/LZ’s in Normandy. The description of that take-off is one of the most evocative bits of WW2 writing I’ve read (read Chester Wilmot “The Struggle For Europe” – brilliant!).
HTH
Resmoroh