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British Armed Forces (UK Military)
The British armed forces, also known as Her Majesty's Armed Forces, is the general sum up of all branches of the British Military. This includes the British Army, RAF, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and many more branches. They were originally formed in 1707 on lines with the British Army.
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Who has the best navy not the biggest the BEST?
A us navy warship and a British warship were moored next to each other in a port. An American sailor leans over from his ship and shouts to the British ship "what's it like being the second biggest navy in the world", a sailor from the British ship then shouted back "what's it like being the second best navy in the world.
That should answer your question.
What is the role of discipline in the uniformed services?
Rules and regulations are the foundation of the public services, and discipline ensures that these rules and regulations are followed. Rules, regulations and orders all work together to ensure that everything which needs doing, gets done as efficiently as possible. Also when in very dangerous situations such as Afghanistan being disciplined, i.e. following rules, regulations and orders could save your life.
How did the colonists viewed the British army at the start of the revolutionary?
The Colonists responded to the proclamation with a combination of anger and disdain.
When was the British SAS formed?
Second World War, ever since then with there sucess due to intelligent training and what is still known as the hardest longest training in the world, the British S.A.S have gained a mythilogical status. they also remain the most copied regiment in the whole world,and the British S.A.S willingly help other countrys better there troops,just like they help set up and better American Delta Core back in the 60's. but the S.A.S do not teach other countrys "everything" they still remain the most secrative in the world,and are rumoured to be well more technilogicaly advanced than anyother.
How do you find who served on what ship during World War 2?
If you know the name of the ship, try an Internet search for it. For example, if it was the USS Sims, go ask.com and type in "USS Sims." This will bring up any web sites for the USS Sims. You can enter any site and see if they have a bulletin board to ask questions. This is how I found shipmates of my Grandfathers from the USS Randolph.
Why was general Cornwallis important?
British military officer Charles Cornwallis - also known as the Marquis Cornwallis and the Earl Cornwallis - is considered important because of his involvement in the Seven Years War and the American Revolutionary War. In the Seven Years War, he was known for helping prevent the French invasion of Hanover, and was distinguished in several battles.
During the American Revolution, he was most known for surrendering at the Siege of Yorktown, which was a pivotal battle, and was considered by some to have been the end of America's War for Independence.
Which raf commander nicknamed scruffy led fighter command during the battle of Britain?
Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding was nicknamed Stuffy.
Did Benjamin Franklin fight the British army with the Continental army?
no...he helped out though....He gave George Washington and General Braddock advice on how to fight and encouraged people to help out.
Why did Germany have to destroy the RAF in the battle of Britain?
It is very difficult to bomb a country while being shot at by spitfires, they needed to get rid of the spitfires and the RAF air defenses before they could bomb anything because while they were concentrating on bombing they would be killed by the RAF and other defenses.
You wouldn't attack someone who could kill you in the action. You take away their main weapons and defenses before attacking.
Why did the US and United Kingdom launch air strikes against Afghanistan in 2001?
Following the 9/11 attacks President George W. Bush demanded that the Taliban hand over Osama bin Laden. They refused to do so without proof that he had been involved, although they did recommend that he leave the country. However he did not and the US launched Operation Enduring Freedom along with the United Kingdom.
In the Battle of Britain what did the RAF do to defend Britain?
They faced a lack of experienced pilots and replacement aircraft. Many pilots going into action had less than 40 hours flight time.
They faced a lack of experienced pilots and replacement aircraft. Many pilots going into action had less than 40 hours flight time.
Which country had the best navy in world war 1?
The Royal Navy by Virtue of its Grand Fleet Commander Sir (later Earl) John Jellicoe who understood both his own navy and The German High Seas Fleet he always fought for supremacy over the High Seas Fleet and the stress on him nearly broke him he was ousted quite Unfairly by another great man in the Royal Navy Sir (later Earl) David Beatty who while being a brave leader didn't even know the flaws in his own Battlecruisers remarking famously at the Jutland after losing two of his battlecruisers "There seems to be something wrong with our bloody ships today" However despite these problems at the end of WW1 it was the German Navy who scuttled itself in Scapa Flow
Therefore the best navy in ww1 was His Royal Britannic Majestys Royal Navy Which by the end of ww1 had some 33 Battleships and 9 Battlecruisers which made it larger in terms of capital ships larger than the American Russian French and Japanese navies combined
What year did the German air attack on RAF?
The RAF successfully defeated the Germans in the Battle of Britain in late Summer 1940. The end of the battle allowed Britain to rebuild its military forces and establish itself as an Allied stronghold. Britain later served as a base from which the Liberation of Western Europe was launched.
Where can you find information about RAF Blidworth Nottinghamshire in World War 2?
BLIDWORTH AIRFIELD WAS USED MOSTLY AS AN AIRCRAFT PARTS STORAGE PARK MOSTLY AMERICAN AIRCRAFT AND PARTS I WAS TOLD THAT A WELLINGTON BOMBER ONCE LANDED THERE THERE IS NO VISIBLE SIGN OF TE AIRFIELD FROM THE AIR NOW BUT THE GUARD HOUSE IS STILL THERE THERE WERE A FEW TIGER MOTH AIRCRAFT WHICH CRASHED THERE TOO ALSO LONGDALE LANE CRAFT CENTRE MAY HAVE SOME INFO ABOUT IT AS IT'S ONLY OVER THE ROAD
How dangerous is it as a pilot in the RAF?
Any job in the armed forces is dangerous. Obviously some more dangerous than others for example an infantryman in Afghan would be in more danger than a vehicle mechanic based in England. Depends on where you are operating. Obviously pilots have threats in Afghan from SAM's but these are very rare and saved mainly for the protection of high ranking taliban officers. Another example at the moment is Libya, they have more access to SAM's and dedicated fighter aircraft. Realistically with operations at the moment there isn't a massive threat. The RAF has very modern equipment, very effective counter-measures and the danger to a pilot is not very high.
MI-5, from Military Intelligence, section 5, is the UK counter-intelligence and security service. It is administered by an appointed Director General under the Joint Intelligence Committee and the authority of the Home Secretary.
It was previous known as the Directorate of Military Intelligence, and its official title is now simply the "Security Service".
When did Prince Charles join the RAF?
Prince Charles joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1971. He began his training at the RAF College Cranwell, where he was commissioned as a pilot in 1974. During his service, he flew various aircraft, including the BAe 146. His time in the RAF was part of a broader military career that included service in the Royal Navy.
How many aircraft carriers do the UK have in service?
Currently the HMS Illustrious, is now helicopter based assault carrier. The HMS Royal Ark was decomissioned spring of 2011. The Royal Navy has commissioned the Queen Elizabeth class super carriers and two are being built now, with the first expected to join service in 2016 and the second 2018.
To give you an idea of the difference in the carriers, the Illustrious is 2,000 long tons (22,000 t) with4 Olympus gas turbine engines, 2 Shafts.
The new carriers (first will be the HMS Queen Elizabeth, the second HMS Prince of Wales) will be 65,000 long tons (66,000 t) powered by 2 x Rolls-Royce MT30 Gas Turbines.
How many british military bases were located on Singapore?
There were only 600 British troops stationed in Singapore by 1952. Many had already been shipped off to fight in Korea. Over half of the troops were conscripted. The rest were regular army, who represented the core of the units, short-term volunteers, and reservists.
Who is better United Kingdom's SAS or America's Navy SEALs?
This question calls for an 'opinion' and should be answered as such.
S.A.S.Well, it's not exactly an opinion but the S.A.S tend to do better in training exercises according to NATO. Navy SealsI would have to say the Navy Seals because after all they are the masters of water, land, and air. SAS are overrated. People think they're the best, truthfully they are elite and awesome at what they do, but there not the best.Rangers hoooahhh!
What is a british armed forces special voucher?
BAFSV stands for 'British Armed Forces Special Voucher.' Beginning with the Occupation of Germany after World War II the British Army retained standing troops on the Continent. These troops, initially, were supplied completely by the British Army supply system. However, soldiers require paying, and soldiers with money in their pocket are usually a recipe for 'incidents' involving local taverns, merchants, black markets, what have you.
In an attempt to mitigate these incidents, and to control the amount of currency flowing into the war-smashed economies of Western Europe (originally), the British Army issued part of the pay of soldiers serving in the BAOR (British Army Of the Rhine - the occupation force) in these 'Special Vouchers.' Essentially, they were private fiat money that could only be spent in the British Military canteen system.
These continued in use through at least the mid-1970s, according to various memoirs around the Internet. They're collectible now.
Addendum: Wertperch says "And actually, it wasn't just the canteen system. The NAAFI (kind of like the PX) also took 'em - so you could buy your beer and fags and food too."
Do you shower together at RAF Halton?
Yes but only with the same gender
actually, just completed 9 weeks at Halton, you communal shower with the same gender after p.ed if you don't have time to go back to your accomodation and you shower at the gym, or after a swimming p.ed session which happened twice for me. when at the block there is cubicalled showers
