How many military bubbas here?

**Chas** · 13th February 09, 05:42 PM

Royal air Force - 12 years

Blown-up in Northern Ireland and spent three weeks in a coma.

South Atlantic (Falkland Islands) missed having my head shot off by six inches as the box I was sitting on collapsed at the same time as the bullets came through the wall. The others with me said it was woodworm - I prefer to think of it as divine intervention!

I do not regret my time in the RAF, but looking back, I don't think I would want to repeat it.

Let's not forget all the civilians who worked for and served and sometimes died for the armed services - "They also serve, who stand and wait.

Regards

Chas

**Sir William** · 14th February 09, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

Let's not forget all the civilians who worked for and served and sometimes died for the armed services - "They also serve, who stand and wait.
Chas

Chas,

In addition to my time above, I've also spent the last nearly 30 years as a government civilian (Department of Defense) - including a tour in Iraq.

Thanks for remembering that we are part of the team as well.

Sir William