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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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Did roald dahl get shot down while he was a pilot in the RAF?

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No, Roald Dahl did not get shot down while serving as a pilot in the RAF during World War II. He did, however, survive a crash landing in Libya that resulted in severe injuries.

Why do the Royal Engineers wear the lanyard on the right?

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I suspect the same reason the Artillery do, the lanyard moved to the right shoulder when bandoliers were in use and worn over the left shoulder, of course at that time the RE would be wearing a plain"working" lanyard to secure a clasp knife or similar, they didn't have a "dress* lanyard at that point afaik. As to the old RE story (fantasy?) of being "awarded" the blue lanyard after taking over guns, that has long been disproven, not least as the RE blue lanyard was adopted in 1951 "to brighten up the battledress", and of course the RA didn't wear a blue lanyard in the first place... :-D

What british military insignia is an eagle holding a lightning bolt?

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The British military insignia depicting an eagle holding a lightning bolt is the emblem of the British Army Air Corps. It symbolizes the corps' role in providing air support and conducting aviation operations in the British Army.

What British military commander sustained one of the worst defeats in English history in 1755 in western Pennsylavania?

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The British military commander who sustained one of the worst defeats in English history in 1755 in western Pennsylvania was General Edward Braddock. He led an expedition against French forces and their Native American allies during the early stages of the French and Indian War. However, Braddock's forces were ambushed and suffered a decisive defeat in the Battle of the Monongahela.

Do armourers in the raf go on patrol with the raf regiment?

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No, armourers in the RAF do not typically go on patrol with the RAF Regiment. The role of an armourer is primarily focused on maintaining, servicing, and repairing aircraft weapons, munitions, and associated equipment. The RAF Regiment, on the other hand, is responsible for providing protection and security for RAF airfields and assets.

What options would you take to work for MI5?

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To work for MI5, you can explore different options:

  1. Apply for specific job openings advertised on the MI5 website or other job portals. MI5 regularly recruits individuals with diverse skill sets in areas such as intelligence analysis, technology, linguistics, and surveillance.

  2. Consider joining the Civil Service Fast Stream program, which offers a variety of positions across different government departments, including intelligence agencies like MI5.

  3. Pursue a degree in a relevant field such as criminology, international relations, cybersecurity, or linguistics, which can enhance your chances of being considered for a role within MI5.

  4. Gain relevant experience through internships, volunteering, or working in related fields such as law enforcement, military intelligence, or cybersecurity. This can provide valuable skills and knowledge that MI5 looks for in candidates.

Remember to thoroughly research and meet the eligibility requirements for each role, as they may vary depending on the job position.

Is Task Force 141 real?

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No, Task Force 141 is not a real military unit. It was a fictional multinational special operations unit in the video game series Call of Duty.

What was Ian Smith's RAF Rank?

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Ian Smith's rank in the RAF (Royal Air Force) was Flight Lieutenant. He served during World War II and was later known for his political career as the Prime Minister of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).

Do the RAF Regiment get a lot of contact from enemy?

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The RAF Regiment, as the ground combat force of the Royal Air Force, does sometimes come into contact with enemy forces during operations. However, the frequency of such contact can vary depending on the specific role and theatre of operations that they are deployed in.

Is the raf that Roald Dahl was in a plane?

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Yes, Roald Dahl served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II as a fighter pilot. He was stationed in North Africa and later in Greece but had to stop flying due to injuries from a crash.

Would you be discharged from the british army if diagnosed with crohns disease?

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Because of the nature of Crohns disease it may stay in remission long enough to serve out your hitch but don't count on it. Crohns can flare up anytime and stress is a big factor. Army doctors will have access to the latest meds used to control the symptoms but it is not curable. You will want to know where every latrine is during a flare up and it will disrupt your daily routines at the most inappropriate times.

Check out the link for a US Army Staff Sargent with Crohns.

What role did the British Army play in defeating the French in North America?

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The British army defeated the French. They didn't just play a role, they did it themselves.

What was the strength of the british military during 1812?

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The us army had 17 regiment of line, 1 of rifle, 4 of artillery, 2 of light dragoon and some ranger companies in 1812 at the end of the war the us army had 46 regiment of line, 4 of rifle, 1 corps of artillery and 1 regiment of light dragoon.

in 1812 the us army was a very small army regards the british army which have 104 regiment of line for example.

militia are not a part of the us army but was more important

What does RAF mean in World War 2?

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An RAF pilot IS a member of the British Armed Forces serving in the Royal Air Force (RAF) with the duty and responsibility for flying military aircraft.

How many aircraft did the Italians lose defending France and the low countries when the raf and her allied air forces counter attacked in the blitz and battle of Britain?

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The only aircraft that fought in Battle of Britain were British aircraft in RAF and German aircraft in Luftwaffe. The Italian Air Force was not involved.

The only aircraft that fought in Battle of Britain were British aircraft in RAF and German aircraft in Luftwaffe. The Italian Air Force was not involved.

Who was Britain's famous RAF pilot?

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There were several famous WW2 Briitish fighter pilots. One of the most famous was Douglas Bader. He was a fighter pilot in the 1930, when he crashed in a "Bulldog", resulting in the loss of both legs; one below the knee and one above.

When Britain entered WW2, Bader petitioned to be allowed to re-enter the military and fly airplanes. He was granted permission and he became an ace in the Battle of Britain. Bader proposed using massed flights of figthers to defend against the German bombers. I believe he lead some of these flights into battle.

He was shot down and captured by the Germans. The British flew an aircraft over German lines to drop him a replacement pair of legs. Bader attempted escape from a 2nd story hospital ward, so the Germans confiscated his legs.

What plane did the RAF train on in World War 2?

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WWII they relied mostly of the Spitfires and the Mosquito and the Avro Lancaster as the top three most relied upon.

Mosquito-very fast and capable of dropping deadly bombs and escaping.

Avro Landcaster- Very effective heavy bomber.

Spitfire- Very effective figher aircraft with high manouvreability and advanced guns.

In modern day and age, Eurofighter, Chinook, Apache

Chinook-effective at most transport roles with ability of selfe defence from attack and also abilty to conduct multirole operations.

Eurofighter-Supersonic multirole jet fighter/bomber. One of the top aircrft in the world (proven).

Apache-Extremely effective anti tank and infantry helicopter with awsome reconnainsance capabilities.

Which 4 people oppose war with Britain?

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Francis Scott Key, John Randolph, John Bradford, and Margaret Elliot. Francis Scott Key - thought he shouldn't blame Canada for Britain's wrongdoings.

John Randolph- He thought that the only people that will profit from war were the speculators and military officials.

John Bradford - he had shipping businesses that depended on trade and fed Great Britain's Army.

Margaret Elliot- she blamed Harrison and local governors for the conflict at Tippecanoe.

What does VC mean?

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If you are a Briton you are probably referring to the medal, The Victoria Cross which is the highest military award offered with in the military. Otherwise you're referring to The Viet Cong which made up the enemy during The Vietnam war.

What is the wing span of a RAF Spitfire?

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There were many variants of the Spitfire with different wings, fuselages, engines and propellers. Wing spans went from 32 ft for the Mk V up to 40 ft for the high altitude models. The most common wing on many models was 36 ft 10 in.

Who has the best navy not the biggest the BEST?

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There is a story that goes as follows;

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?

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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?

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The Colonists responded to the proclamation with a combination of anger and disdain.