Unveiling the Mystery: Why are RAF Fighter Jets Absent from Ukraine?
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- It's not as easy as it sounds to just send exceptionally complex 4th and 5th Gen combat aircraft to Ukraine!
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Hi Tim. It's great you're talking openly about these issues. It's important for men to open up about stuff like this. As a bloke in my mid-fifties I can relate to alot of the issues you mention and have suffered depression and all that goes with the anxiety and low self esteem it can bring.Times are tough, and unnecessarily so, but everything goes around and hopefully will get better.
Well said. I'm in exactly the same position. Tons of us are, but we're all far apart, trying to keep our heads down because It's What We Do. Recognising that has got to be a good first step though.
Yeah, I wish he would talk more about this and maybe do Skype calls with ex-addicts. I’m especially curious about Benzodiazepine addiction.
I’m in my early 40’s. In Minecraft:
I’m addicted to Benzodiazepines and Methadone. And I’m also trying desperately to hang on to my wife whilst going throughout withdrawals now and again because they keep changing my dose of Methadone. I also feel lonely, I never go out, and I know she will never understand the pain I feel daily as I wake up, body screaming for medication every single damn day. I don’t know if I would be brave enough to delete myself.
My life is physically and mentally painful. I have crippling anxiety as well.
The only things that bring me joy is my wife and my PC and Flight/ Racing simulations. Playing multiplayer etc, competitive.
I used to be a health freak and into bodybuilding years ago.
I took a lot of Benzodiazepines for just over two weeks before my wedding in 2017 and now I’m screwed.
I think I could get off the Methadone in time but the Benzos, they are much, much worse! In Minecraft of course.
There are plenty of us out there in the same boat. What I have found over the past 10 years looking into this is low T, it is the key to a lot of mens issues but the UK health service will not recognise this exists. In America they are staring to listening and there are clinics that help men. In the UK to be tested you will have to pay yourself and it can run into thousands, but if you are a person a female wanting to transition into a man there are clinics specially for Testosterone replacement and its all free in the NHS. There is a massive imbalance in the country today.
@@crocodilebelfast I know about this as I was a bodybuilder. Now my Testosterone levels are very low now I've stopped.
I went to the Dr's and they said my Testosterone levels were fine because I had stubble on my face. Really! The NHS is a joke!
If you have low T their are a few options you can do yourself. Lift weights and eat healthy. Try to get Testosterone Gel from your Dr's which is very weak and horrible stuff that gets everywhere. Or at your own risk, try self medicating with either HCG or put Testosterone Enanthate oil in your ass cheek once a week yourself.
But be warned. Taking Testosterone will suppress and lower your naturally produced Testosterone even more.
The problem is working like a dog until you reach 50, then you look around and see you don't have any friends. My wife has a dozen, I have none. I suppose that's the way it is.
Hi Tim, I'm ex RAF like yourself and a lot of what you said rings bells with me. The nonsense with Ukraine, the loneliness issues, the division issue that I'm sure is fabricated, and the general state of our Country and where it's heading. Bad times and dark days. What a complete shit-show Government(s) have made.
Interesting stuff 👍 Tim don't forget to take time for your self, don't let the shambles of the UK government or the RAF get you down.... You did your duty.
Wow. Came here for the jet talk (interesting), was moved by your bit to Paul and your openness and humility at the end really moved me. Thank you! And I hope Paul does give you an update - I would definitely be interested to hear more about his life.
Tim, this has been brilliant. I am close to my 22 now and can not wait to leave the RAF. I commissioned from the ranks, what a mistake and struggling like you. Keep up the great videos and never be afraid to talk it out. I have learnt this the hard way.
Great video mate. You are one hundred percent right about mental health. I ended my 23 year police career about three hours ago. Start a new life in three weeks with a new job. If you told me that a year ago I wouldn’t have believed you as I was in a hell of a state. Good luck with your future and keep up the great work.
“Throw our old kit at Ukraine and ask Gov for more money” The Ukrainian war is a test bed for military contractors (we all know who they are) to test and evaluate their products. What works and what doesn’t. Someone benefits from war financially and that’s the sad truth of it. It’s very easy to point the finger and say that person is a conspiracy theorist but taking a step back and thinking about what they’ve said certainly raises a eyebrow or two.
Tim, please keep the content like this coming, especially in this format. It’s helpful and engaging and certainly touches a lot of people’s lives, more than you know, boss.
The best thing I've found for mood lifting and helps with building muscle is Fasting for up to 24 hours. Getting your body into a state of Autophagy helps it rid of those misfolded proteins, clears dead cells out, torches fat and ramps up your HGH which boosts Testosterone production. Low T is something a lot of men who have had decades of a shit diet face as they enter their middle ages and it has a noticeable effect on your mood etc.
Hi Tim, I stopped drinking in January - initially to complete Dry January. I felt good about that and have carried it over into February - this was the longest I'd gone without a drink since I started drinking ( at 17.. I'm 47 now). I've also been exercising (I started this year 4 stone overweight). Last week, I felt absolutely crap.. just really really low. On Saturday night I fell off the wagon spectacularly and have felt shame about that since. Thank you for sharing your recent experience, it has given me a bit of a boost. Although I'm still not out of the woods with depression, you've been a big help. I'm determined to keep it up and I'm also working towards becoming a full time artist, which is all good pressure - even if I struggle to deal with it sometimes. I've waffled on (sorry), but thank you.
Tim you are an absolute diamond, your open heart helps countless people young an old, Im in the old section. Thank you. Happy Landings
Hi Tim
Found your video by chance, you have opened my eyes. I suffer from severe depression and complex ptsd I cannot begin to describe how debilitating it is, seeing you openly discuss your mental health and how you cope gives me hope I can get to a better place. I will be an enthusiastic subscriber!
Keep up the excellent work.
I spoke about this today on a market update about aerospace and defence companies. Ukraine gave their share prices a boost, and now every time their share prices drop suddenly Zelensky pops up somewhere asking for more weapons. It’s almost like we’re using UKR as an opportunity to dump old weapons/stock…so that defence companies can generate new revenues on the re-supply.
Physical training is tough as hell, but it works - you'll still get the lows, I've yet to find the universal panacea, but they will NOT persist in the face of a daily training regimen. Putting it simply: our bodies are hard-wired to reward hard work. I appreciate your honesty, Tim.
In poncey language - exercise releases endorphins.
I'm x Army.....Paras. Ive slowly realized that the forces are a racket also. They glamorise the life to get the young to join up.
💯% look at exactly who financed movies like Top Gun with over the top propaganda. You can probably guess, of course
No idea if they do glam it up now but I wanted to join the RN from about 5 years old. So at 16 I joined the RAF, had a great time. They said to me, would you like to work on aircraft? I said yes.
They also relie on the fact that young men think they are immortal!
@@johnnunn8688 I could have written that John. Born 1935, Sea cadets 47 till 53, failed RN med with eyes, joined RAF on rebound, fantastic life, signed on , left in 1989. We travelled the world in those wonderful years, had little money but a wealth of friendly comradeship with real people in happy life skills. Us oldies have lived through the best years in the life of this planet -- lucky like you wouldn't believe.
Thankfully I never had to take a life during my service, but it does make me wonder how many men are out there who sit and question the validity of some of the things they have done in service, and how they deal with that. There is absolutely bad guys out there I wouldn't think twice about dropping , but I bet there is a ton out there who shouldn't have died at all.
Hello Tim. Seventy six years old old guy here! We all get those urges at times, the giving up, hiding, throwing it all away, hanging ourselves feelings. I've had them for years and so I am passing them on to you so you can pass yours on to me. Anytime! Addy above.
Thanks for all the info regarding the war, our aircraft and so on. Aviation matters are always of interest and the why's and the wnerefore's even more so.
Mental Health is an issue that we, men, don't talk about and people don't want to hear. Thanks, Tim for your leadership, inspiration, and direct chat. Keep it up
Cheers Tim. Wishing you all the best. I found that exercise, gym, walking and cycling is so good for oneself (especially around the coast - try and get to Bournemouth in the late Spring and Summer to spend a day in the sunshine on the beach). Also eating good food (avoid junk) and taking vitamins and supplements has really helped. Vit D3, C with Zinc, B6 and B12 have all helped to make me feel good and more positive and focussed. Best wishes to you and all your viewers.
Get a motorbike if you can, and get out in the fresh air, some low level riding (not insane speed) can cleanse the soul of depressed thoughts, I once sat in a tree with a specially designed noose around my neck which included extras like razer wire and a spike at the base of my neck to do a proper job on my decent, I was very sick! "Grow a pair" and "man up" was never therapy to me, families positive words broke through to me. im struggling with being unemployed currently, after being made redundant on Christmas Eve, I will make it though, the unity through this channel alone will make it happen, especially with the thought I might shake Tim Davies hand one day! sharing is caring its halving the pain, brothers and sisters keep uniting and smiling to each other.
We are all experiencing a world of pain at the moment, almost global, so don’t go blaming yourself for that.
Through communities like these we can become aware of the difficulties that that causes, be it addiction depression or anxiety…
Nobody in the government has asked if your ok right? Well there it is, stick together to be strong 💪
We're also experiencing a world of frustration. Any conversation on topics, which to us are serious and relevant, is met with gormless shrugs and often hostility. Thinking stuff through seems to be a lonely pursuit, these days.
Hi Tim, I hope this comment comes across your scan, I struggled a few times in my time in the RAF, both during my time in the ranks and commissioned, and was lucky to be able to get to DCMH for some help. They were great and helped give me the skills/techniques to cope with my situation which I use daily. Ultimately I made the decision to retire and go for quality of life; the best decision I could have made. I'm now making TH-cam videos on my flying activities and teaching people to fly microlights. I work on my terms and wake up each day less stressed. Keep up the good work on your end. Golf Foxtrot 2-2 Out.
I went to DCMH twice back many years ago - I'll check out your channel and thank you for the comment.
Fantastic response to Paul's comment.
I gave up drinking a few weeks ago and feel so much better for it!
I’d love for you and Dave Radband to have a sit down and a chat about mental health. Stay well Tim.
Tim you’re a valuable voice .
Served 7 years RAF at Honnington,
Love this channel and what it’s about- like a breath of fresh air I can tell you and totally agree with you views.
I think as men we struggle to share our problems and emotions, put simply…we just don’t talk but deep down we are desperate to, and there lies the problem. We all have to do our bit to convince each other to talk. Tim, thanks for having the balls to speak up , by doing so you will no doubt help the rest of us to do so. 👊
Hi Tim, only watched a small number of your TH-cam videos, but felt compelled to comment on this one.
As a pilot, I understand how hard it is to talk about mental health, to admit there is an issue, is to invite censure, so kudos to you for admitting that we are human, and that we have bad days and sometimes it's not OK in our lives.
Secondly, what is going on in Ukraine?
Simply put;
Operational Research.
We are testing our kit in an operational environment against a likely near peer enemy, with no risk to NATO.
How could you get anything better than that?
It's about the military/industrial complex making more money and the boys at the top getting new shiny toys, and building links for cushy, high paying, advisor positions when they leave the services.
Or am I being cynical?
Keep up the good work.
Keep talking about mental health. It's where the Government has broken the Covenant.
Thank you, Neil - much appreciated.
Precisely its real world armaments testing at taxpayers expense
Only just found this channel, this was the 1st video I saw. Subscribed instantly, keep up the good work.
Well done Tim. Men need to help each other and talk about their fears. I know about it and you do and it is really important to stop men wasting their lives needlessly!
Just watched this post, you speak sense, was good to listen and hear ALL your thoughts. One watch and subscribed, keep moving forward 👍🏻
I've just re-read 1984. We were forced to read it at school (circa 1977) and I rebelled a bit as it was hard going for me then. Having read it fully this time as an adult it struck me how close we are to feeling that level of control. It's almost like Orwell was penning a premonition rather than a novel. Ok, he was a bit out with his timing - but even so, scary stuff.
I also found 1984 tough going to read, but then I found the audio book version with background sounds a riveting listen in bed. Orwell wrote the future as he saw it in the 50's; even he could never have guessed how AI, the internet and digital control would eventually develop.
It's very prescient. You know, the Thursday-clappy COVID thing reminded of the '2 minutes of hate'. I found it disturbing tbh.
Glad you have realised that we are actually very close to this, it’s not as obviously dystopian as in the book but all the structures are already implemented or being implemented before our eyes, glad to see more people waking up to the state of humanity
@@zekezero12345 same, was very weirded out by it
I'm interested, I listened I understood, Its not easy chap that's for sure, i find no main stream media helps quite a lot, take care of yourself, hello from me, Tim.
There are loads of us :)
Have a great day, from South coast UK
A very important point about life, rarely mentioned, is that one has to experience low points to be able to appreciate the good times...
First time I've seen your video, I'm now signed up, I'm in total agreement. Being a sixty year old white man I who no longer feel represented you speak a lot of sense. We haven't enough fighters to give away anyway.
I saw a news report from Ukraine today where the reporter were with soldiers there and a mortar misfired and they had to take cover until they knew if it would go bang. The soldier said "we get sent old stock from other countries". It makes sense really.
The news is complete tripe, turn off your telly
You're never alone Tim. Know that. We're here for everyone.
He mentioned his wife, so he is not alone at all.
@@Lookup2Wakeup If she's like my wife...... ya may as well be alone! lol
Finally managed to get a comment on TH-cam … Tim your are a real gentleman never forget that , I lost my friend to suicide 12 months ago, no one saw it coming , the guy had everything in life never wanted for anything , but that all meant nothing .. love watching your pods and agree with all the comments .. keep up the good work mate look forward to the next one ..
I hear you and feel you, many hurting at this time for many different reasons. Just listening to you makes me feel better as it confirms we need to pull together gradually we will find a way!!
Good to see you back in action Tim... didn't even realise you had taken a few knocks. Hope 2023 has lots of opportunities up for grabs to seize. Question... LBC when was it? would want to hear that.
Thanks for this, nice to know we are not alone.
Best wishes.
I'm a Design Engineer approaching 60 in a few years. I did my apprenticeship with BAe Dynamics back in the 80's. I now work for a small company designing cutting edge stuff with a bunch of also slightly crusty mid-50-year-olds. When we all retire or die off in a few years time, the company will be dead in the water. I don't see us being replaced by anyone, and certainly not by anyone sponsored by or from the woke brigade. We can't get find engineers to replace us, they are simply not being made any more in sufficient quantities. It's not a good outlook for so called Great Britain.
I know of someone who worked in "specialist steels" , the company did many things that kept the UK safe and provided capabilities for our nation. Sadly they wound the company up ten+ years ago, as the taxes, lack of support from both Central and Local Government were such that they could no longer keep it going. All the IP and "interesting" equipment was sold to German and Swiss companies.
On finding out the "interesting" equipment had gone abroad there was "concern" moving to "panic". As the UK Government had put no money in they could not say it was not theirs to sell. We're now buying the steels from Germany, at a price per batch that the company could have been bought for.
So, you are right. Except for one thing. You don't seem to know how many kids out there can't see their future, and can't find the engineering jobs they may have worked for. Every person and every company in Great Britain needs to get get the kids. And if you say they arn't out there, you are wrong. Go find them Britain was neither great, nor can be unless people make it thus.
@@AdmV0rl0n The loss of British Industry that developed the talent and made it visible. M.R.S.A. : Merged, Reorganised, Sold Abroad - English Electric, to GEC, To Alstom and with the IP in France all of it gone. The parts they did not want (Mirrlees / Paxman) sold on in short order too, and that was way, way, way before Brexit too.
I'm 67, I'm a design draughtsman with 50 years of experience. I was probably in the last group of aprentices in my field, Thatcher encouraged companies in the 80s to be lean and mean - aprentices were the first money saving option to dispose of. I'm still in demand, myself and a few others are working from home part time, we can pick and choose what we want to work on and what we don't. We couldn't pass on knowledge to aprentices if there were any not being in the office.
Must have entered the Aerospace industry the same time as you worked for British Aerospace GEC and a long list of Others in the UK and across Europe and identify with what you are saying
Your talks are so informative, I too can identify with the guy called Paul in as much as approaching 60 worked hard all my life but being dragged to my knees financially by the cost of living in the UK. Also your slant on the agenda of the economics of war are very very interesting.
You're right to discuss these mens issues, for those that haven't heard it, listen to "The Fear" by Pulp circa 1998. He discusses many of these issues in that very song. I've been chronically ill for 27 years, and I live by the motto 'tomorrow is another day.'
When times are tough remember nothing stays the same, and at some point, the tough times will also pass.
Thank you, Richard - much appreciated and wishing you all the best.
Crikey, Tim. Stay strong. You can work through that feeling. I too was feeling like that a few years back. In my fifties. Managed to push through it. We need guys like you to help fight the good fight. Youngsters need people they can look up to and get example from. Cheers (ex RAF. Cold War worrier)
How are things going scrub .I’m bck at the start off amputation again after having a fall in dec .
Just got told I’ve got 3 to 6 month to get prosthetic bck on .All my ducks where in a row in nov .Ready to get out uk ,.,.now I’m stuck 😊
At the moment 56 it ain’t over yet .peace out
Thank you Tim.
On the topic of the RAF I was commissioned back in 91 130IOT into the RAF Regt. Johnny Stringer AM and Gavin Parker AVM were fellow rookies back then. I look at the RAF now and wonder how we would fare in any sort of conflict. I hadn't realised the issues with fast jet training taking so long
great stuff - subscribed
What a very honest self appraisal, especially from another pilot. Nobody is invulnerable at all and we do have to look inwardly.
When someone walks into a room, how do you tell if he’s a pilot? Don’t worry, he’ll soon tell you.
Jeez, mate, your TH-cam handle 🤦♂️.
@@johnnunn8688That’s absolutely right 👍
@@peterthepilot4413, fuck my old boots; a pilot just agreed with me, that’s a first! 😂🤣
@@johnnunn8688 Hi John some of us are human but not all🧸
Also I’ve been there that long I can see the bullshit!
Not sure if you a believer or not but still praying for you and Paul! Keep up the great work and speaking the truth! Best wishes!
I spent 8 years in US Navy. I’m not a pilot as I wasn’t smart enough for that. I’m 53 and have work 6 days a week (construction). My oldest son is a Heroin addict, middle kid is gay, youngest one I like very much. Youngest one seems normal, I can understand him. I’ve become a functioning alcoholic. You talk about things that are important.
Thanks Tim, your videos and insight are of immense value to me, please keep them coming. Lewis.
Don't you dare top yourself Timbo ! You'd be the best next door neighbour and BBQ mate anyone and their kids could ever have 👍🛩
Paul is the sort of person that TH-cam was really made for
I'm a man of few words.Thank you for this video.
Great content Tim thank you.
Spot on, hit every one of those nails on the head. It’s amazing how lonely modern life can be. Don’t even get the thrill of fast jets over the Highlands anymore, weeks since I’ve heard one, back in the late 80’s it was dozens daily, Jags, Buccs, 1-11s. Tonkas. All gone 😢
Great video
Cracking good stuff Tim.
A excellent video.
Just come across you and have subscribed liked what you have to say and is quite sobering
Oddly enough, someone posted some info to me on the DSAE Coltshall and on how many Jags are floating about. I don't doubt it would be quite an effort to pull together some jags, and I also don't think they would last long, but was surprised at the number of full/ish airframes. That being said, each one has 2 adour's and given we can't get Adour flying in Hawks, it won't be any prettier in jags.
Would be interesting in how many workable obselete flight capable airframes we actually have that might be bunged together in a package...
Great work
The Interbellum vibe is strong with this video. And I mean that in a good way.
My previous girlfriend is an ex heroin addict, Paul stay safe and well.
It is hard to acknowledge when you were one of the lions, that things from 30 years ago comeback to haunt you, that you have PTSD.
As for new entries, as you know my friends daughter is join the RN (proper blue colour😜) Due to a minor fracture so small it couldn't be seen on the first X rays, Crapita have knocked her back for 12 months, then you wonder why recruitment is so poor.
As for Typhoon's to Ukraine, I thought all you did is strap a cab on, then go sausage side.
Almost respect from a SupremeMariner, loved the Seal impression.
Glad you are still here buddy, world is better with u in it
Needed the little pep talk at the end Tim. 20 years in RAF Sims, now on a farm in the middle of nowhere and feel it. Time to get my fat arse out on my bike and sweat out a few of those toxins…
Best of luck to you, Spencer - I never considered the sim to be a healthy place, I for one wouldn't probably be very mobile during the day, which is why I decided no to go there but I understand those who do.
@@FastJetPerformance Sim life wasn’t so bad if you didn’t like daylight! Anyway, someone from the line would always send the new guy in a bowser round to refuel us every so often and brighten our day. 👍
Excellent informative video. Had no idea about the numbers of jets actually available. The MSM will never give us the truth about the RAF and what’s actually happening about pilot training.
3.25 .... just the same as local councils. Suddenly April is approaching ( start of the new financial year) and roads are dug up, endless bloody temporary traffic lights etc etc . Due to having to drain the budget so they can get more or the same of the previous years budget.
Great take, as always... RNAF I suspect will step up and train and offer they're redundant F-16's in a deal... Exactly why here in the US we managed to get rid of old kit...
ExNavy. Diagnosed with PTSD IN 2020 after being hit by a tractor. I was physically ok but for bruised tissue but about 2 months later my mental state basically collapsed and there’s nothing I could do about it. The sad thing is you then don’t think you belong at work and you don’t think you belong with your family so you end up isolating yourself then begins the loneliness and if you don’t chose to get out of it it gets worse. I was lucky enough to find a great therapist that gave me the tools to start climbing those ladders…unfortunately there are snakes. Recovery isn’t linear and it’s something you have to work at. I still have bad days and cycling has become a big part of my therapy. The other problem is cost…it’s expensive to get help. What you are doing by reaching out is invaluable ❤
Wow, Tim, sorry to hear of your struggle. And we are here for you too fella ! Have you tried running ? I got a treadmill just before lockdown and started - first time since school. Kept the endorphins going through lockdown, furlough, redundancy. I went from 100m to 5km, to 10km, to 18 , and now booked half marathon as well as attending running events with the cameraderie that brings - nice to be part of something , even briefly ! And it’s a great mood modifier I find . Totally agree on Jets - they’d be better off with a shitload of F16Cs or similar and a plenty of nations to train them . Keep fighting !
Hi Tim just subscribed after watching this video, the points you put across I can really relate to had a right shit 2 years of grief and heartache and this video almost brought me to tears, life is so hard if you can’t manage yourself with these emotions that hit you I will be watching more, your advice is calming and reassuring and a pleasure to watch thanks buddy
Thank you, Daz - much appreciated.
Just came across your channel. Great listening to someone with common sense, which seems rare these days.
I feel lonely all the time, but I am thankful that some family and friends make sure I am not always alone. I have always been negative about myself and lacked confidence because of this. If it wasnt for the fact I am able to go out with friends every now and then, and I manage to do drone work 7 times a year (thanks to one of my cousins), I would NEVER leave my flat. I think it got worse after the passing of my parents in 2017/2018.
I am single, 50 yr old, and live alone in my flat (single due to negative thoughts leading to confidence issues), and I want to do so many things, but just keep hitting a brick wall. I am grateful for the family and friends that are there when I need them, problem is I hate bothering people with my issues as I know people have issues of their own. I would rather help them than help myself. Lately, my sleeping has been all over the place. Sometimes not wanting to go to sleep, or unable to fall asleep, so awake for 30/40 hrs then falling asleep during the day. Working on it and slightly better now, but the diabetes isn’t helping I don’t think.
Having people around that you can relax with and talk to, is a must, when you feel like this. I just need to find that confidence and motivation to do things, like clean my flat, go out on my own. Listening to you does give me hope I can get through this mindset I have right now. Hearing you mention the weights etc, makes me want to do more exercise, just a case of braking down that wall to do more. I need more YT videos like yours.
I also agree with everything you said about the Ukraine War. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. A pleasant change to the toxic, woke, videos out there. Thank you.
You are not alone SImon and I understand the wall that exists infront of our necessity to move about a bit. It can be the simplest of things to get us started - a walk to the end of the road, for example, but the key is to get ourselves outside of the four walls. I wish you all the best, society needs people like you - cleaning the flat instills a sense of pride and achievement however small that might seem - it means something to us internally. Sleep is an issue for me too - I hate it and find it hard to fall or stay asleep - I've been using Zinc and Magnesioum - that helps but also staying away from TVs etc for 2 hours pre-bedtime. I know it sucks but that blue light thing is real - looking forward to talking again soon and thanks for the comment.
@@FastJetPerformance yes, when I do manage to clean, even just 1 room, in the flat, it feels good. It is definitely an achievement of sorts.
Some of my family and friends keep telling me to get out more. I know I should, but sometimes I just feel I can’t. When asked to join family and friends I jump at the chance, cause I don’t get out enough (although there are times I make excuses not to join them). I think part of it is living alone, the confidence to go and do things on my own, is low. I am trying each day, and know I can’t totally give up. Even if I don’t manage to do anything, at least i know I want to and I am trying.
Sometimes it is a catch 22. Some folk say reading before bed helps, so might try that.
Good one.
Tim, an excellent video, thank you for open honesty along with your explanation concerning the ridiculous suggestion that the Ukrainians can rock up and fly such advanced fighters!
Our Government is an international embarrassment ever since Johnson lied his way into the PMs role. Our Country is rapidly descending into serious chaos which must be prevented. It will not occur as long as we have a wealthy ethnic Indian who has absolutely no idea. His only reason or being in the UK is secure his wealth and families security. Once the SH1 T hits the fan he and his family will be on a private jet to the next safe haven.
Stay safe Tim
So true, we are being led by crooked sales people, who are trying to climbe the poltical ladder for their own glory.
Very valuable truth bombs! If only, if only politicians could, just for a change, tell it as it is. 🙏🙏
What a good and decent man you are Tim...... Positive thoughts to you and Paul..... I've battled the black dog all my life and ended-up finally having the mother of nervous breakdowns in 2017. What came out of hospital was a different person and lost my pilot's licence as a result, but it is how it is. I too think our government's hyperbole is absurd and embarrassing, we have nothing left to back-up their chest-beating. Also, while I have no time for Putin, I do not understand the gushing adulation given to Zelenskyy, the man can't even fucking dress correctly. Whilst he's deemed our ally, I have seen no reason yet to trust him.
Do you tune in to Scott Ritter and Col (ret) Doug MacGregor. They talk it as it really is and looks like Zelensky's lot are now using 'hydrogen cyanide' chemicals from drones.
@@gingef5197 I haven't but now will. What proof do they have of chemical use? That's a serious claim to make, especially concerning HCN. Thanks, I'll go and look them up over a beer later.....
Spot on Tim
I served in the RAF from 1988 to 2011 mostly on aircraft squadrons as a supplier. I served on 6/41/54 Sqn Jags out of Coltishall, 31 Sqn Tornados out of RAF Bruggen. Just to deploy overseas on exercises let alone live ops such as Gulf Wars I & II the logistics were massive and complex. I know that for every 2 hour sortie the Aircraft Turnaround times were probably treble this and that’s assuming the Aircraft returned without any major snags.
I also know that pilots spend months on OCUs to ensure combat ready status on a particular type. So how the hell do we expect to deploy a number of fighter aircraft without the proper logistical engineering support? It’s a joke
Much the same can be said of any weapon system. It makes me laugh how the chattering numpties talk about HIMARs. And you just know they haven't any idea about logistics, training, or modern warfare.
Yes I agree,Armourer. 3,14 and 13 sqn. 1983 to 2000. And Canberras.
Were you on 31 around 89/92. They used a lot of aircrew gloves over that period because the techies on swing shift knew how to get upstairs in the stores hes lol.
The whole Ukraine situation is a joke.....Ukraine is a democracy is a joke....zelenskys a comedian....we could be heading to ww3...not a joke
Great video as always. Taking your recent accident into account there's a good possibility you're experiencing the symptoms of PTSD. You should get it checked out.
Nice to cover broader issues before the main section.....I used to think that considering suicide was a sign of weakness....not anymore. (nearly 60)
Another top video. "Rag order" not heard that in years. Keep up the great work.
I look forward to you talking more about MH. I'm no air force pilot (PPL's represent!), but I identify a lot with some of your earlier videos on what you might call "high performing people". I'm a high earner, very work driven, had a lot of that "feeling lost on weekends" that you spoke about and I've always classed myself as quite a mentally resilient and stable person. And I think I am, but certainly since COVID, something has been "off" and I've had some really troublesome days and can empathise with that feeling of darkness far more than I'd like. And I think the worst thing is not knowing why - my life is great, I know it's great, I worked hard to make it great - so why do I have this feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach.... I could also talk all day about how middle aged blokes are treated, and how phrases like midlife crisis are banded around for laughs. There's a reason the s word is our number 1 killer.
Well said and fully relatable.
If you got the 💉 have you considered that it might be that 🤔
Would be interesting to hear your take on Ukraine apparently using chemical weapons, the ex UN weapons inspector has spoken on redacted about it and the complete hypocrisy around this
Best video I've seen on TH-cam for a while!
Paul, walking dogs and shooting? Dream living. I can't speak for addiction but I feel you on loneliness
Tim I've been looking at your content for a few days. Keep them coming I'm sure people are getting the benefit out of your content.
I’m watching the video next, guessing we haven’t got enough and cant replace what we lose, in either sense of the word.
Thanks for talking about the health stuff, Tim, I can fully relate to your feelings and sympathise for Paul. I'm fortunate in that there's not presently much going wrong in my life (though I'm no stranger to chaos) but the constant noise of divisive woke nonsense chipping away at British values and standards really saps much of the joy out of life. It seems silly, as 90% of it sit's firmly outside one's own sphere of influence but for whatever reason, I find it hard not to take it all personally. Fundamentally, the total absence of political and moral leadership in the UK right now is hard to swallow. Still, excellent advice to get moving: that is firmly in my sphere... I hear the gym calling.
Great video. Tim. You are a seeker and truth teller. Just wanted to chime in.
After years of being a more than enthusiastic drinker I've stopped. 2 and a half years and all good.(50 soon)
To your point regarding feeling low I definitely felt the same. The initial stopping was relatively easy what I didn't count on was 3 months in I felt shocking for 6 or so months headaches and very emotional. Not what I'm known for, usually calm logical and no nonsense.
Look up a condition called Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome. Really helped me understand why I felt so sh@t. Best luck brother.
When I saw the news about the UK offering FJT and a/c to Ukraine you were the first person I thought of to bring some common sense to this!
One question I have though. Is it out of the realms of possibility for them to cobble together a sqn of previously decommissioned GR4’s? Would have thought they’d of stored a large no of them post retirement.
Stay strong Tim.
Just stumbled across your channel. Enjoy the straight talk point of view. Your so right about diversity. Merit is the key. I’m interested in your alcohol relationship as someone who is feeling very hemmed in at the moment with the hamster wheel I feel I’m on!! Paramedic, ex reservist, currently on HMCG SAR. Keep it up!😉 Culdrose local
Thank you, much appreciated - I'll try and talk the alcohol through in the next vid, hopefully.
I think most people are assuming that they're talking about an operational conversion on to any jets supplied to Ukraine rather than all the way from scratch. Whether that's the intent or not is anyone's guess. Still a bit dodgy throwing them straight into combat after a few months on type?
Hi Tim........have you had your Testosterone checked? I felt knackered, lethargic, couldn't concentrate, fitness in the gym had dived.....watched a few vids on the subject and all pointed to low test which can also lead to depression in some people......sure enough went to the docs we should for our age, roughly 50 be in the 15-17 nanomole range, mine had dropped to 4! now on TRT and after 6months to a year feel so much better, stronger, leaner, concentration back and a bonus the bedroom gymnastics improved!......Its certain worth every bloke on here to check.....love the video's, Ukraine is a shit show, my girlfriend is from Czech and they hate them as much as the Russian's as they cause most of the shootings, drug dealing and human trafficking.
Tim i agree totally with you, Paul my salute mate, keep strong both of you. There is always hope and light at the end of the tunnel.
Im ex military, moved to the country, had to get the hell out of the city it was killing me. Houses too close, too packed in, back alley etc. Best move ever. I had a break down last Sunday and am still trying to get back to normal, its getting better but I am still at the point where I dont give a crap about anything. The world can go F itself. I stress about driving on streets, going into stores etc. I just wish I was normal again. It will never happen, just got to adjust. Emabrace the joy in life when it comes, life will kick you in the gut when you think everything is fine. As long as we are in the race its something. I almost checked out a couple of years ago and that woke me up and I got help. I do feel alone. But dont take this the wrong way, its nice to know others are going through similar pain. THank you
Imo the biggest reason is logistics - 1) pilot training, and 2) not practical to establish repair facilities for a few foreign jets in Ukraine.
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Nice video.
Did you serve in both the RAF and Royal Navy? I was curious because you're a pilot but you said the union jack came from a ship you served on.