Misfits, Dad's Army Types et al...

[Red9zero]

BossHogg said:

Red9zero said:

KaraK said:

I get what you're saying - but looking at the recruitment stuff for the Army Music Corps it's very much "professional musician", there's no mention of soldiering beyond a few lines describing that you have to go through basic training at the start and the rather minimal physical entry requirements. It even explicitly refers to the career as being "a professional musician" and details the strict musical requirements before you can join. Cooks, drivers etc are different IMO - sure they might not be doing fighting as part of standard procedure but they're in combat support roles and hence get deployed etc.

My grandfather was an Army band master based in India. He didn't do any fighting, but I know he saw some pretty horrific things. Luckily he wasn't so traumatised that he didn't manage to take photos of much of it

It used to be military band members were utilised as stretcher bearers taking wounded soldiers to the field hospital.

That would stand to reason actually. He died when I was quite young, so I didn't find out much from him. My father has his photos and medals, but even he doesn't know that much.

[Armitage.Shanks]

matchmaker said:

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Some Gump said:

I watched a documentary once about an incident on a US warship, where rogue personnel had assumed command. Sadly, like many they underestimated the cook, who turned out to be quite handy. Needless to say, said chef improvised, adapted and overcame, leading to the restoration of command on the vessel.

Sounds interesting. Don't suppose it's still about anywhere?

That is priceless. I nearly fell off my chair laughing at that.

[bongtom]

Halmyre said:

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Some Gump said:

I watched a documentary once about an incident on a US warship, where rogue personnel had assumed command. Sadly, like many they underestimated the cook, who turned out to be quite handy. Needless to say, said chef improvised, adapted and overcame, leading to the restoration of command on the vessel.

Sounds interesting. Don't suppose it's still about anywhere?

It has been on telly, but very very rarely.

They edited the best bit out.

[Koyaanisqatsi]

Oh go on then, I'll bite. This mob searching for the missing woman in Lancashire look a bit Walty, but they do have a helicopter at their disposal.

https://www.specialistgroupinternational.com/

[KAgantua]

Armitage.Shanks said:

matchmaker said:

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Some Gump said:

I watched a documentary once about an incident on a US warship, where rogue personnel had assumed command. Sadly, like many they underestimated the cook, who turned out to be quite handy. Needless to say, said chef improvised, adapted and overcame, leading to the restoration of command on the vessel.

Sounds interesting. Don't suppose it's still about anywhere?

That is priceless. I nearly fell off my chair laughing at that.

Dont believe it. Hes just a cook, after all.

[Red9zero]

KAgantua said:

Armitage.Shanks said:

matchmaker said:

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Some Gump said:

I watched a documentary once about an incident on a US warship, where rogue personnel had assumed command. Sadly, like many they underestimated the cook, who turned out to be quite handy. Needless to say, said chef improvised, adapted and overcame, leading to the restoration of command on the vessel.

Sounds interesting. Don't suppose it's still about anywhere?

That is priceless. I nearly fell off my chair laughing at that.

Dont believe it. Hes just a cook, after all.

He made a rather nice cake if it's the documentary I'm thinking of.

[vikingaero]

Red9zero said:

KAgantua said:

Armitage.Shanks said:

matchmaker said:

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Some Gump said:

I watched a documentary once about an incident on a US warship, where rogue personnel had assumed command. Sadly, like many they underestimated the cook, who turned out to be quite handy. Needless to say, said chef improvised, adapted and overcame, leading to the restoration of command on the vessel.

Sounds interesting. Don't suppose it's still about anywhere?

That is priceless. I nearly fell off my chair laughing at that.

Dont believe it. Hes just a cook, after all.

He made a rather nice cake if it's the documentary I'm thinking of.

In later documentaries he seemed to have eaten most of the cake and only fought by waving his arms around.

[anonymous-user]

vikingaero said:

In later documentaries he seemed to have eaten most of the cake and only fought by waving his arms around.

He later went on to make a slapstick comedy series about being a cop...

[anonymous-user]

Koyaanisqatsi said:

Oh go on then, I'll bite. This mob searching for the missing woman in Lancashire look a bit Walty, but they do have a helicopter at their disposal.

https://www.specialistgroupinternational.com/

£55k sonar equipment as well. I'm putting them in the enthusiasts cat section rather than Walts.

[KaraK]

pocketspring said:

Koyaanisqatsi said:

Oh go on then, I'll bite. This mob searching for the missing woman in Lancashire look a bit Walty, but they do have a helicopter at their disposal.

https://www.specialistgroupinternational.com/

£55k sonar equipment as well. I'm putting them in the enthusiasts cat section rather than Walts.

While I don't know anything about this specific outfit, professional search & rescue companies are absolutely a thing. I rather think that it's organisations like this that the wWalts like NWRLR etc are play acting at when they don their lifejackets and wobble about in dinghies.

[pavarotti1980]

Koyaanisqatsi said:

Oh go on then, I'll bite. This mob searching for the missing woman in Lancashire look a bit Walty, but they do have a helicopter at their disposal.

https://www.specialistgroupinternational.com/

Looks like he will have it solved by the end of the day and they can all go home for a flask of tea and cherry bakewell

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11717593/...

[Armitage.Shanks]

Give the guy some credit he's started very early in his career "Peter is a world-leading confined space rescue and forensic search specialist. Peter started his career at the age of five exploring disused mines and caves ..." Known by those in the know as the 'Human Mole'.

Who wouldn't 'volunteer' for the task given the free publicity and due regard if they do sadly find her in the water.

Given their ropes dexterity they look OK for cleaning windows of highrise buildings.

[Jonmx]

pocketspring said:

rpguk said:

SteveWest said:

Civic Defence Police - more confirmed Walts, They do like to clump together.

I'm not sure if we've had Civic Defence Policing Ltd yet?

That's way too close to the mark for my liking.

I'd suggest that it's close enough that S90 could apply dependent on how the individuals within that organisation interact with the public.

[KaraK]

pavarotti1980 said:

Koyaanisqatsi said:

Oh go on then, I'll bite. This mob searching for the missing woman in Lancashire look a bit Walty, but they do have a helicopter at their disposal.

https://www.specialistgroupinternational.com/

Looks like he will have it solved by the end of the day and they can all go home for a flask of tea and cherry bakewell

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11717593/...

Oh dear.. just been catching up on the thread about the woman's disappearance and it seems that the guy's services are legit enough to have been used by police elsewhere before but that he's been rather enjoying the publicity/marketing opportunities this case is affording him and shooting his mouth off in regard to things that a very much not his remit.

[pavarotti1980]

KaraK said:

Oh dear.. just been catching up on the thread about the woman's disappearance and it seems that the guy's services are legit enough to have been used by police elsewhere before but that he's been rather enjoying the publicity/marketing opportunities this case is affording him and shooting his mouth off in regard to things that a very much not his remit.

Seems that way. Speculating on matters he has no involvement with

[vikingaero]

pavarotti1980 said:

KaraK said:

Oh dear.. just been catching up on the thread about the woman's disappearance and it seems that the guy's services are legit enough to have been used by police elsewhere before but that he's been rather enjoying the publicity/marketing opportunities this case is affording him and shooting his mouth off in regard to things that a very much not his remit.

Seems that way. Speculating on matters he has no involvement with

Nothing to do with the fact that he released a book 4 or 5 days ago....

[BlindedByTheLights]

KaraK said:

pavarotti1980 said:

Koyaanisqatsi said:

Oh go on then, I'll bite. This mob searching for the missing woman in Lancashire look a bit Walty, but they do have a helicopter at their disposal.

https://www.specialistgroupinternational.com/

Looks like he will have it solved by the end of the day and they can all go home for a flask of tea and cherry bakewell

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11717593/...

Oh dear.. just been catching up on the thread about the woman's disappearance and it seems that the guy's services are legit enough to have been used by police elsewhere before but that he's been rather enjoying the publicity/marketing opportunities this case is affording him and shooting his mouth off in regard to things that a very much not his remit.

Tact and sensitivity do not appear to be a strength.

[KaraK]

vikingaero said:

pavarotti1980 said:

KaraK said:

Oh dear.. just been catching up on the thread about the woman's disappearance and it seems that the guy's services are legit enough to have been used by police elsewhere before but that he's been rather enjoying the publicity/marketing opportunities this case is affording him and shooting his mouth off in regard to things that a very much not his remit.

Seems that way. Speculating on matters he has no involvement with

Nothing to do with the fact that he released a book 4 or 5 days ago....

Oof.. Using the disappearance of someone as a bit of cheap publicity for your book - that's some cold st.

[anonymous-user]

KaraK said:

vikingaero said:

pavarotti1980 said:

KaraK said:

Oh dear.. just been catching up on the thread about the woman's disappearance and it seems that the guy's services are legit enough to have been used by police elsewhere before but that he's been rather enjoying the publicity/marketing opportunities this case is affording him and shooting his mouth off in regard to things that a very much not his remit.

Seems that way. Speculating on matters he has no involvement with

Nothing to do with the fact that he released a book 4 or 5 days ago....

Oof.. Using the disappearance of someone as a bit of cheap publicity for your book - that's some cold st.

Cough *Keith Bennett.

[Tango13]

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Some Gump said:

I watched a documentary once about an incident on a US warship, where rogue personnel had assumed command. Sadly, like many they underestimated the cook, who turned out to be quite handy. Needless to say, said chef improvised, adapted and overcame, leading to the restoration of command on the vessel.

Sounds interesting. Don't suppose it's still about anywhere?

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