Not one person in the comments has said anything nice about these young people serving in our military, how about a thank you for serving or we're proud of you etc but no just using it as an opportunity to take cheap shots & make political points 🤦
@Nappy Dappy The fact we haven't been in a conflict like that since 1982 should be a thing to celebrate, could I respectfully ask what are you providing for our country Sir? It's bizarre how people identify themselves as patriotic but they're willing to sacrifice very little, apparently posting about how this country has gone to the dogs is now the epitome of patriotism....
@Nappy Dappy Well I'm assuming you have a mild streak of patriotism within you otherwise why would you be commenting under an RAF recruitment video, we should be proud of people that atleast in principle have a desire & are willing to serve/fight/go to war for us even if it's not a reality at this current time, you mentioned the Falklands War I don't know why that's a good example could argue that could of been handled diplomatically & was a pointless loss of life, the military has other functions other than fighting peacekeeping, surveillance, humanitarian aid etc, & you don't have to 'automatically be proud' I was suggesting some of the things people could say instead of the constant negativity & apathy.
@Nappy Dappy No worries man, I respect your view by the way, I usually don't comment on anything as it turns nasty etc but made an exception for this video, good to have a back & forth with someone where it didn't end in a total trainwreck!
Top tip for basic training is yes work as a team , how ever some thing my Dad told me before i went to RAF Swinderby . Never be the best or the worst , remain the grey man , if your the best they expect that constantly and if your the worst !!! they will be on your back . I will give you an example when we had just done our MFT ( Military Field Training ) , the RAF Regiment love to beast you . At the end we was all lined up and the Reg Officer walked along telling people if they passed or failed and what they needed to brush up on . This Officer got to me and looked at my name tag and had a look on his face as if to say " was you even here " and then said AC Whitworth........well done . Thanks Dad it worked a treat :-)
@@marknorville9827 I know it seems such a long time ago for me to . I did enjoy it at the time as mad as that sounds but i doubt i would want to do it again .
By shear chance, I flew more hours than anybody else; already had a Bsc and spoke 5 languages, so passed "Officer selection" over 3 days - given a Permanent Commission in GD(P), one of 20 from 4,000 applicants. Very flattering.
@@BrumKid yes i was serving 1970s apart from three Stations i trainec and served on are all either closed or Army. I did two tours in Germany so that has all gone now. But it is not the fault of the rank and file. I served in Germany with the current CAS on same sqn. He has to make horrible choices as his budget can only go so far. We all said we need to loose a fight. Every time the Armed Forces won we faced cuts afterwards because we didnt use everything hence we didnt need them. 4 Tornado Sqns after Gulf war 1. For example. But not the young ones, fault blame the Government or the fact they can do more now than we could.
You won’t ever get transparency from RAF Careers service. You will get fed bullshit to enable the recruitment department fill their quotas for each role
Hi guys, I’m an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force as a Reg Gunner. I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel, which may interest some of you. I posted my first video regarding the DAA on Saturday. Please let me know if it was helpful, thank you.
Well this was a couple of years ago I don’t know if anybody’s even looking at this, my father who was not British either, escape the Nazis in one of his planes from Belgium and flew his wife who was British to England and then joined the RAF, he participated in the battle of London, many other battles, and then due to the fact that he was Belge , he was power shooted in to work from behind the lines, now I never knew this about him I didn’t know he was RAF , I had to learn some of the history of him , As he really did not talk about the war, he was a fighter pilot Ace by the way and flew the Spitfires, anybody still watching this TH-cam channel I’ve subscribed, because I grew up in Jamaica, where he had gone after the war they had this thing called the Pan Am air space, so I’ve always had a spot in my heart for the RAF,
Took me back to my basic training, I was on 4 flight back in 1994 and the second intake after moving to RAF Halton from RAF Swinderby. The reason for watching this video is I'm currently writing a book about my RAF basic and trade training. While on basic training and trade training I kept a diary which I now refer too, the training looks similar to mine. Good luck if your waiting to go in- life changing.
Halton training has barely changed since your time, except its slightly longer now. Less likely to fail stuff. It'll be gone soon though, all moving to Cranwell, sadly.
@@gibbonduder182 Officer and cadet training at the same place sort of makes sense. A lot of history at Halton...Something we Brits seem to forget these days.
Things changed so much i joined in 1971 and most of the camps i was stationed at are now closed ie:- Boddington, Innsworth, Lyneham, Swinderby, Waddinton, Stanbridge, Malta, Singapore, Hong Kong and many others.
What great young people. Enthusiastic and cheerful. I did 21 years, left 12 years ago and it doesn't seem like its changed that much (except the beards!!!)
@@packersfanforlife7903 I get that you can't wait to leave. I'm 60 and I was glad to leave all those years ago. Civvy street is a better career with more opportunities and better pay. I ended up as a Scotrail train conductor earning good money compared to RAF SAC pay. Good luck for the future.
@@willewinkyI see a lot of people do better in civiy street. Seen loads of good hard working SACs go out and end up in Sgt level plus jobs. Thank you, all the best to you also.
What you ought to have is a panel of Ex-RAF telling you about the good and bad times they had but on balance was glad they joined and served when they did. The service will have changed and be different from whenever to now but I bet they would all join (and leave) again today and few would have regretted their decision to join.
Thats a great idea, personally that's the thing that would make me want to join most being able to look back and being proud of what you've done and happy with your decision
I served in the Royal Air Force for nine years back in my younger days as a volunteer, and would certainly do it again, if I could…. And was proud to serve….. Per Ardua Ad Astra.
Ever since I joined the RAF Cadets for my school, I've been interested in these videos and I've been wanting to join the RAF. I also did my first ever march during a Remembrance Service today
How old are you iam just asking as i know many who joined the RAF Cadets and never joined the RAF. I joined the RAF back in 1971 and spent 16 years serviceing my country and if you do the same then i have a great respect for you.
I flew for 3 years with the RAFVR. At 18, given a batman to bring me tea in the morning! Great food; cheap beer; mess games, much fun. Flying formation a major buzz. Nearly killed in a spiral dive; sobering. CAVU skies to all service pilots!
@@chriswashingtonbeats Fair enough. Is a servant given to Officers. He cleaned/pressed your clothes and brought you tea in the morning. Very important to make sure you are awake.....then off to breakfast - superb, everything. Our driver then taking us down to our dispersal - at night, he would take us drinking, and he would get MORE drunk! No DUI then, and we had 1250s (Officers passes), so police fawning. Was amazing. Risk your life by day, and tear the Mess apart at night. Nothing ever done. Fun times.
@davidwheatcroft2797 wow that sounds incredible, honestly I'm very inspired. I'm 18 right now and considering joining up as an officer after uni. Any advice?
@@chriswashingtonbeats You must not be too tall for a fighter pilot; short people can take more G. Was 1 day of medicals and aptitude tests to enter the RAFVR. Tests really long, so do not be disheartened you did not finish. (You are NOT supposed to!). I was lucky never getting air sick - the RAF MADE you BELIEVE everything super safe and organised....my Instructor once did a 4 point hesitation roll at 800ft in the circuit - he was the CFI, so could do what he wanted! Go for it! become a demi God, able to change gravity! Frolic in the sparkling Sunshine while far below the plebs trudge along in the rain.
Basic training! It helps if you can manage on less sleep than you'd like! Be super fit and a good weight before training because you won't feel as tired. Remember, basic training doesn't last for every AND it's not the real air force.
I actually wanted to join the Army but left school at 15.5 so had to wait a year then worked down the pit and failed the Army medical due to shadows on my lungs, passed the RAF medical as the doctor said it'll be coal dust which it was and which cleared up.
The resignation of a female RAF recruitment head who refused to implement diversity candidate over ‘white men’ should raise serious concern amongst the British public AND raises allegations of what would be clearly illegal behaviour. This allegation should lead to 1. an open and transparent public inquiry, and if found in any way to be true, to 2. the RESIGNATION of the Air Chief Marshall, and 3. the Government Minister with overall responsibility.
@@elaminmochichi7767 back in the day, personnel would share rooms and have more of a community as they were dealing with harsher times than us. So they would be more inclined to 'work hard, play harder' as a team. But now morale is at an all time low and there is not a social anymore because people would rather go home to their wives and families at the end of shift. Also, most personnel (well, I can speak for the raf side) get single man rooms when posted to a base. So they tend to keep to themselves.
Love to you all. You did great there answering the questions. Thank you. Most of you looking like your starting out on your journey. What an amazing journey it's going to be. Best wishes one and all. ✌️❤️
Hi guys, I’m an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force as a Reg Gunner. I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel, which may interest some of you. I posted my first video regarding the DAA on Saturday. Please let me know if it was helpful, thank you.
Drew Jacobs possibly, it depends on when we get our next batch of F-35’s as I think we are planning to have close to 200 and will therefore have some CTOL variants too.
@@benjaminriches9736 Think about joining Cadets, if you want to be in the RAF join Air Cadets as you still can and it gives you a small idea of what the RAF will be like. You can get your Private Pilots License as well with Cadets. But you don't already have to know how to fly when joining the RAF, good luck for when you do!!!
@@benjaminriches9736 firstly, no you don't need to have any previous flying experience. You will get all the training you need when join. It is probably best go go in with a fair amount of raf knowledge since it looks better in your interviews and in training you might get exams on it. Secondly what I would say is that the pilot trade is EXTREMELY competitive. It's the one everyone wants to do and few people get. If that is truly your dream, work really really hard at it and set your mind fully on achieving it, as it won't come easily. Because of this it is probably worth having a backup, just in case you don't get the job or you are not medically sound. Maybe consider another aircrew role. So if that's really what you want to do, keep working hard and I'm sure you'll do great. I wish you luck!
Benjamin Riches You are not required to know how to fly, all training will be provided, which will include the Texan, hawk, and then typhoon force or lightning force.
I thought this was a novel way to discuss life in the RAF and the young people involved gave a very good account of themselves. I did a full career in the RAF , now retired and wish I was young enough to do it all again.
Makes me wonder where some of these questions come from. 'Do you have to shave all your hair off?. 'Do you have to give up your religion?' 'Can you get married?' And as for 'Do you fly a plane?' There's more to being in the RAF than being a pilot. They don't trust just anyone with a multi-million pound fighter jet. I was in 1980 to 89, and the number of times I heard 'what do you fly?' I usually replied 'a desk.' Or 'Do you fly?. Only when the boss kicks me up the arse.
In summary my 13 years in the RAF was an adventure. I served first as an Avionics Mechanic then progressed to Engineer Technician Avionics. Most my time was on Squadrons, Torndo F3s and Helicopters. This set me up for a well paid career in medical equipment engineering in the NHS. PS lots of young people are driven by money. Aircraft Engineering is the highest paid trade for non commissed ranks.
I completed twenty three years in the RAF, my advice is to get every qualification you can, and remember you will leave one day ,so you want to learn a trade you can take with you when you leave, even though your time in will give you a good grounding to turn your hand at a wide range of things. Above all enjoy yourself.
@@user-in1hp2ne7d yes if you want to work on aircraft, I know that sounds daft, but you then need to be near an airport, then if you want decent pay you need to be licensed, first you need the basic licence, which is hard to pass, you then need to get the type licence, for the type of aircraft you want to work on which means working on that type of aircraft as a basic mechanic, on poor pay, it’s not an easy path. However, if you spend time in the RAF working on aircraft, and work your way up, you spend more time as a junior manager, those skills are very transferable to life after the RAF, in any engineering role. Go for it, my Grandson is sitting his tests this week, with my backing. I wish you all the luck in the world.
@@user-in1hp2ne7d Travel is less extensive than in my day as there are less stations overseas, but with less people, there are more chances you will find yourself flying off somewhere in support of a squadrons aircraft, depends on the aircraft you work on. In my 23 years I spent 7 in Germany, 2 in Scotland, the rest in England, but that was at 5 different stations, at one point I did not return to the UK for four years.
Im a bit confused between choosing logistics and air operations. I graduated this year doing business at university so it would make sense for me to do logistics, however I don't know if logistics will provide me with skills I can take forward to get a good reasonable career with good pay of course. The air operations look like a better option for life after the RAF. What do you think?
The first lesson you will learn is to stand by the decisions you make, it looks to me, you have made your juice., but what i said originally remains valid. @@aceboogie5054
I served 12 years and the bullying that went on, specifically from more senior ranks to junior ranks was unbelievable. At every Station at every level. Cpl in Scotland got beaten up on a coach after a football game for being a sexist, obnoxious pig to everyone. Cpl in Lincolnshire done for being a Peeping Tom spying on the WRAF block, tried to climb through a pregnant WRAF's window, but her husband was visiting and scared him off. He was also videoing families at married quarters through their windows. Officer in Lincolnshire processed through civilian courts for glassing another Officer at an Officer's Mess function. Sgt in Lincolnshire arrested and charged with abuse of his own children. Some of the RAF Regiment abusing their wives and girlfriends. Officer bullying a whole staff group, until one Staff member stood their ground, called her out, then caught her doing something she shouldn't have been doing. Went on to make life hell for new recruits at RAF Halton. Dog handlers forgetting to feed my dog when it was boarding with them at the Dog Section (I lost my s*@t over that). The list goes on and on. Met and kept a few good friends while serving, some still in and saying how dire it is. Met too many damaged, evil, power crazed people.
Please tell us when you served and where you severed as i severed back in 1971 to 1987 and never came across any of the things you are saying. Prove what you are saying if not then i suggest you close this post.
@@BrumKidwell back in your day the RAF had over 100k people. Now it has 30k so news travels faster. Also I can vouch for this comment as this stuff still goes on to this day, you're refusal to believe any of this is possible in the Military, is exactly the reason it happens/people get away with it in the first place!
Never witnessed any of this in 13 years and serving on Squadrons where conflict would probably be more likely. It sounds like the majority in your example deserved what they got.
Don't even bother trying to go to PSF on a Wednesday afternoon as it's the Marie Celest. Plus they ABSOLUTELY hate it when you turn up after doing an aircraft defuel and smell of F-34. Plus they don't understand why you are EXTREMELY angry and threaten to throw them out of the window when you are woken up after two hours sleep after finishing a 12 hour night shift when they decide to have a party in the room next door.
Stuff no-one asked: How long do you have to wear a respirator (gas mask) on exercise for? Is anyone immune to the effects of CS gas? Can you get to fly in a plane (yes - air experience flight in any multi-seat plane - if it's a tanker they might let you take photos out the back!).
CS gas rocks, especially trying to eat a biscuit then give you name rank and serial nr then spit it all over the inside of your mask lol. I did many flights in the back of a shithook down south in 1982 out of San Carlos bay.
You see I would like to join the RAF, but for any senior roles (like a pilot or a RAF regiment officer) you have to serve for like 12 years, I can understand if you were a fighter pilot but why if you are basically going to be soldier do you need to join for 12 years?
I would expect it's still possible to pay them some money to leave but they don't encourage it (Discharge by Purchase) because you are breaking your contract with them and they have invested a lot of money (training you).
I got food poisoning from the mess in basic training and got back flighted 2 weeks coz some dirty shite in the mess didnt wash his hands after going to the shitter. The most stupid rule we had was you had to always have 1 foot on the ground when sitting in a m8's room on his bed (no chairs) watching TV. Used to hate black top, used to always try to get off base before they called it out on the tanoy ;-)
@@_Bush_Bush_ Because before women were allowed to access all the RAF roles, men had them. And they had to have their hair short to fit headgear. Also women can't have a bun whilst wearing headgear, they have to just let it sit on top of their head
@@gtan431 Likewise! September 77, Basic Training was a piece of piss. After a couple of years as a Dumpie Leaf Removal Specialist re-mustered to Aircrew. They even gave me a nice growbag suit with my name on it incase I forgot! Kept thinking I was Swedish until I realised I was looking in the mirror and my name was reversed. I can still lift heavy weights.........
Ex RAF (Halton Brat 70's Wouldn't change a moment), we used to say jokingly about the Army Aviation Wing. If God had meant the Army to fly, he would have painted the sky brown.
If this is a true reflection of the modern day Royal Air Force, as an ex serviceman, I am reassured... It seems that the rules and regulations, although slightly more flexible to include tattoos and beards (which were always allowed in the Navy) are still rigorous enough to be called military... It's always worth remembering that when you are a member of the British armed forces, you don't always have a choice and at the end of the day it is country first, personal life, beliefs and preferences second...
I hope to be joining the regiment soon. One thing I loved about watching this video is the diversity of personnel. Regardless of background, ethnicity, religion, we are the UNITED KINGDOM!
Malik Lnd2bkk I wouldn’t bother, the reason I left is because of the weak links they were starting to allow through. You’re not safe in theatre as it is, the lads coming through now are less so and coupled with the risk of prosecution in x amount of years for doing your job .
Ex RAF I understand that they’re letting in weak links now and it would probably be better for me to join the marines or paras. But if the RAF is going downhill, maybe it will take people like me to bring it back to the standards it should be at. Wherever I go or whoever I join I will surely do the best of my abilities.
Malik Lnd2bkk I left the regiment last year after 7 years.definitely a better choice rather than the army.if your good a your job and like soldiering use the regiment as a stepping stone and go for something you want.milk what u can out of the regiment.get you jump wings and get into a field sqn first.dont go to a cbrn sqn for your first posting
Isa 89 chemical biological radiological and nuclear squadron.the army is taking it over but we held that capability for last 5+ years. Yeh reserves are okay I guess.depends if u want a career or something u do in spare time.worked with a few guys on tour too so u can get deployed if there’s operations going on.some guys are okay some are terrible tho.had an old bloke once going down a live range with his weapon sight on the wrong way.lol.all depends what u want to do mate.if u want a more physical challenge and a more soldiering side I would suggest 4para.least u will get a jumps course out of it.if u want any advice or questions just find me on Facebook n message me.
Top vid RAF. Increase the age for pilots! We all be joining when comercial costs 100k lol. You got a bank of 28 somethings just wanting to fly and spending their days in flight sim and DCS!
I did 22 RAF. My record of service was unique, I did things I cannot talk about and things that you would be surprised about. The RAF is so much more than flying aircraft. In the RAF you are an individual, in the Army you are part of a unit and the navy you are part of a ships crew. Each a very different experience.
@@BrumKid trade Pers Admin, but was an Intelligence specialist, Mission Planner and some stuff no words for. Located MoD, Naples, Navsouth, Air South, Laarbruch, St Athan, Schwepps, Rudloe, HQSTC, High Wycombe, P&SS. Odiham. 8 years were out of uniform working for PM. Fought in a lot of wars that remain secret, like Afghanistan in the 80's, killed a lot of Russians. Did a lot with SAS and anti terrorism. Even using space platforms, again nothing admit able. GCHQ, MI6, MI5 usually reported through me. My perspective was very different to almost everyone else. There were a lot of dead. Worst loss, the US Marines in Beirut in 1983, many of whom I knew. There are few whom I came across, though some remain in touch.
@@peterhopkins7505 So what part of the RAF did you serve in ????? as what you have said i have never heard of and just to let you know that HQSTC is Raf High wycome where i severed for 3 years.
@@BrumKid There are elements of the RAF that are not public knowledge, and organisations we worked with that are little known such as DIS. everything is covered by Official Secrets, but that doesn't stop PTSD. Or running around the streets carrying a gun in the UK with special licenses. What years were you at HQSTC?
Hi You are given an initial 12 year contract, that's the RAF's commitment to you, 12 years guaranteed employment. But you can leave earlier if you wish. But we do expect a minimum return of service post your phase two (role) training. It's usually around three years, but could vary depending on the role you've applied for. RAF Recruitment
I paid the RAF money to leave early (it was called Discharge by Purchase). It was the right thing for me to join and the right thing for me to pay to leave. In between I mostly had a good time and have good memories.
@@Daniel-S1 same here...premature voluntary release..pvr,after 4 yrs...have sometimes regretted it,but life goes on....that was back in 1986,so long time ago...back then you could sign for six which i did,on a fixed engagement....you had the option to join on a notice engagement too,whereby you could give one yrs notice and leave for free,....i think it cost me about 250 quid back in 86....lots of pvring from wildenrath germany at the time..low moral etc....one thing i have noticed is how much harder it is to join nowadays....there were no pre joining courses back in 82...u just went to the careers office,had a test.medical and interview and if successful that was that,you got your date for swinderby...i was on the first intake to be trained with wraf`s...separate flights,but passed out together,after only 6 weeks too...think its much harder now to even get in,let alone the training...
Hi You don't make that decision, the RAF does. You can give a preference. But you're streamed for the requirements of the RAF at the time. There's also certain other factors that may have an impact on what you can be streamed into (body dimensions, CBAT scores and other things). You apply to be a pilot, the RAF decides which type of aircraft you'll fly. RAF Recruitment
Hi There is no set height limit. You are measured for various body dimensions during Officer and Aircrew Selection. This may impact the type of aircraft you'll fly (Fast Jet, Multi-Engine or Rotary etc) but you apply as a pilot, the RAF decides which aircraft you'll fly anyway. RAF Recruitment
You obviously served before Sodexo and CSS replaced all RAF Chef's and prepare utter slop made of the lowest ingredients imaginable with constantly rotating staff due to paying their workers below minimum wage.
Hi i have a question about joining the raf as a pilot. Im at university studying aerospace engineering until I'm 24 and was wondering if you can still become a pilot after your 23rd birthday or is it not possible?
why are you dropping A levels? Do them whilst you can the RAF will wait and it will open up more job role opportunities in the RAF unless you already know what you want to start a career doing, just remember work hard and enjoy it
Hi We advise everyone to apply for the role they really want to do as a career. You could be doing it for a long time, so it needs to be right for you. You can see all of the roles we have on the RAF Recruitment website and we train everyone from scratch, you're not expected to know how to do a role before you apply. Details are on every role page. Only you know which role you wish to apply for. RAF Recruitment
Having spent twenty three years in the RAF, learn a trade or skill that you can take forward to your next working life, post, life in the forces, its the easiest way, you will learn more skills than you think.
I joined in the 80’s. These youngsters seem pretty much like how we were back then. Everything seems pretty much the same.. only difference seems equal opportunity for women.. good advert for the service 👍
A Sgt Rockape whacked me across the nut once for being cheeky during NBC training at St Mawgan. I'm still traumatised. At least these days I would receive the necessary medical attention.
Work with the Army? I've lived (been in the same barracks) with the Army. One thing about the Army was that they always agreed the RAF had better food than they did (the Army). Army food isn't that great.
Hi Different roles have different age limits. Take a look at all of the roles we have on the RAF Recruitment website, full entry criteria are listed on every page. www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/roles-in-the-raf RAF Recruitment
You need to be on a flying station to stand a realistic chance of getting overseas deployments (nice ones) and even better on a flying squadron. Some trades deploy more than others and some hardly at all.
Hi guys, I’m also an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force. I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel too, which I think may interest some of you. I posted my first video regarding the DAA, and I’d appreciate it if you could let me know if it has been helpful. Thank you, Vivek
Hi It would be looked at during your medical. That's why it's part of the process, to make sure you're fit for service and the role you've applied for. RAF Recruitment
I only ever had a number two, haircut not the other, when I went to Akrotiri etc..... In the seventies, when on EOD, I looked more like a member of Black Sabbath! Loved the job for twenty odd years, but I was never a 'NATO Potato'.
Hi Tiffany The RAF tries to make it as easy for families as possible. There are kids clubs on most stations and childcare facilities on most too, where possible. Most roles, unless you work shifts, are 8-5 or similar. And roles are becoming more flexible in how they're worked as time goes on. There is support for single parents too. Kind regards RAF Recruitment
Are whites still allowed since this video or just not tolerated since their recent announcements? I can see from the cross section here white men are not really encouraged even if not yet banned. Sounds like a great opportunity.....for the more desirable races/ gender(s).
@@UserPendingDeletion not true, RAF train in it yearly, 27sqn RAF Regt are the experts in CBRN and run the training at winterbourne gunner and provide CBRN capability for Special Forces Support Group.
@@UserPendingDeletion who in the army? The infantry? Well they will do skill quail once a year then probably do one ex a year that includes CBRN role play. But if your talking about the army Admin trade, logistics, chefs, drivers, maintainers etc then guess what...it’s once a year, like the RAF.
Hi There is no height limit. You apply to be a pilot, the RAF decides which type of aircraft you'll fly (Rotary, Fast Jet, Multi-Engine) based on several different factors, body dimensions (not just overall height) is one of these. RAF Recruitment
@@HelloThere-iw2sb As long as you meet all of the entry and eligibility criteria listed on the role page on the RAF Recruitment website you can submit an application (when the role opens). The different stages of the application process determine entry (Aptitude Tests, Medical, Fitness Tests, OASC etc). RAF Recruitment
Not one person in the comments has said anything nice about these young people serving in our military, how about a thank you for serving or we're proud of you etc but no just using it as an opportunity to take cheap shots & make political points 🤦
Young pawns don't know better. I was one of them. The military uses and abuses all comers. I lost friends 😕
They sound decent young people.
@Nappy Dappy The fact we haven't been in a conflict like that since 1982 should be a thing to celebrate, could I respectfully ask what are you providing for our country Sir? It's bizarre how people identify themselves as patriotic but they're willing to sacrifice very little, apparently posting about how this country has gone to the dogs is now the epitome of patriotism....
@Nappy Dappy Well I'm assuming you have a mild streak of patriotism within you otherwise why would you be commenting under an RAF recruitment video, we should be proud of people that atleast in principle have a desire & are willing to serve/fight/go to war for us even if it's not a reality at this current time, you mentioned the Falklands War I don't know why that's a good example could argue that could of been handled diplomatically & was a pointless loss of life, the military has other functions other than fighting peacekeeping, surveillance, humanitarian aid etc, & you don't have to 'automatically be proud' I was suggesting some of the things people could say instead of the constant negativity & apathy.
@Nappy Dappy No worries man, I respect your view by the way, I usually don't comment on anything as it turns nasty etc but made an exception for this video, good to have a back & forth with someone where it didn't end in a total trainwreck!
Top tip for basic training is yes work as a team , how ever some thing my Dad told me before i went to RAF Swinderby . Never be the best or the worst , remain the grey man , if your the best they expect that constantly and if your the worst !!! they will be on your back . I will give you an example when we had just done our MFT ( Military Field Training ) , the RAF Regiment love to beast you . At the end we was all lined up and the Reg Officer walked along telling people if they passed or failed and what they needed to brush up on . This Officer got to me and looked at my name tag and had a look on his face as if to say " was you even here " and then said AC Whitworth........well done . Thanks Dad it worked a treat :-)
@@marknorville9827 I know it seems such a long time ago for me to . I did enjoy it at the time as mad as that sounds but i doubt i would want to do it again .
Yes, keep a low profile so the drill pigs never get to remember your name.
Please say when this was as it gives us a time scale on what you are talking about as i only remember from 1971 to 1987.
By shear chance, I flew more hours than anybody else; already had a Bsc and spoke 5 languages, so passed "Officer selection" over 3 days - given a Permanent Commission in GD(P), one of 20 from 4,000 applicants. Very flattering.
As retired RAF it was a pleasure to watch this and see the service is in good hands for the future.
Sorry but when did you serve in the RAF because 99% of the stations i served are now closed down and iam going back to the 1970 to the late 1980`s
@@BrumKid yes i was serving 1970s apart from three Stations i trainec and served on are all either closed or Army. I did two tours in Germany so that has all gone now. But it is not the fault of the rank and file. I served in Germany with the current CAS on same sqn. He has to make horrible choices as his budget can only go so far. We all said we need to loose a fight. Every time the Armed Forces won we faced cuts afterwards because we didnt use everything hence we didnt need them. 4 Tornado Sqns after Gulf war 1. For example. But not the young ones, fault blame the Government or the fact they can do more now than we could.
@@madjock2878 I only did a few exercises in Germany when i was with TCW.
''There is a stigma that we're all hench and massive''
No.. there isn't
lol the amount of fat slobs around me in my section is ridiculous
Kay Faulds but sly make you look more of a prick that you are the RAF makes me doubt that you acc do
@@chrzmaxx9140 what?
@@kayfaulds4570 Transfer to RAF Reg, then...
@@alastairwest5200 lol next joke
More videos like these please and let see how individuals get on with their daily roles. Some transparency would be nice
You won’t ever get transparency from RAF Careers service. You will get fed bullshit to enable the recruitment department fill their quotas for each role
Hi guys, I’m an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force as a Reg Gunner.
I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel, which may interest some of you.
I posted my first video regarding the DAA on Saturday.
Please let me know if it was helpful, thank you.
Do you really just open gates...?
RAF regiment: Yes.
The regiment don’t open gates...
Cheers dits
Papgooner no they open doors
You couldn’t make it past the first week at honnington...
@@evanderholyfield8167 Why are there lots of gates there?
Well this was a couple of years ago I don’t know if anybody’s even looking at this, my father who was not British either, escape the Nazis in one of his planes from Belgium and flew his wife who was British to England and then joined the RAF, he participated in the battle of London, many other battles, and then due to the fact that he was Belge , he was power shooted in to work from behind the lines, now I never knew this about him I didn’t know he was RAF , I had to learn some of the history of him , As he really did not talk about the war, he was a fighter pilot Ace by the way and flew the Spitfires, anybody still watching this TH-cam channel I’ve subscribed, because I grew up in Jamaica, where he had gone after the war they had this thing called the Pan Am air space, so I’ve always had a spot in my heart for the RAF,
PSA: You now only need a number two on the back and sides of your hair - not a number 2 all over.
Fair enough, how about the beard?
Infinite Nature The beard has to be fully grown when you arrive at basic training, It can’t be patchy.
@@Wearden101 thanks bud
Infinite Nature It’s my pleasure mate. Good luck!
i got big hair if it is braided will it be okay because it looks good when i braid it or tie
Took me back to my basic training, I was on 4 flight back in 1994 and the second intake after moving to RAF Halton from RAF Swinderby. The reason for watching this video is I'm currently writing a book about my RAF basic and trade training. While on basic training and trade training I kept a diary which I now refer too, the training looks similar to mine. Good luck if your waiting to go in- life changing.
Halton training has barely changed since your time, except its slightly longer now. Less likely to fail stuff. It'll be gone soon though, all moving to Cranwell, sadly.
@@gibbonduder182 Officer and cadet training at the same place sort of makes sense. A lot of history at Halton...Something we Brits seem to forget these days.
Things changed so much i joined in 1971 and most of the camps i was stationed at are now closed ie:- Boddington, Innsworth, Lyneham, Swinderby, Waddinton, Stanbridge, Malta, Singapore, Hong Kong and many others.
I went from Swinderby to Halton then Waddington for 3 years and Bruggen for my last 3. 1980-1987, i was to young so did a year for free lol.
What great young people. Enthusiastic and cheerful. I did 21 years, left 12 years ago and it doesn't seem like its changed that much (except the beards!!!)
It's changed a fair bit in the last 10 years tbh. Cannot wait till the gate to freedom opens up in 2 years time.
@@packersfanforlife7903 I get that you can't wait to leave. I'm 60 and I was glad to leave all those years ago. Civvy street is a better career with more opportunities and better pay. I ended up as a Scotrail train conductor earning good money compared to RAF SAC pay. Good luck for the future.
What’s your pension
@@willewinkyI see a lot of people do better in civiy street. Seen loads of good hard working SACs go out and end up in Sgt level plus jobs. Thank you, all the best to you also.
What you ought to have is a panel of Ex-RAF telling you about the good and bad times they had but on balance was glad they joined and served when they did. The service will have changed and be different from whenever to now but I bet they would all join (and leave) again today and few would have regretted their decision to join.
Thats a great idea, personally that's the thing that would make me want to join most being able to look back and being proud of what you've done and happy with your decision
I served in the Royal Air Force for nine years back in my younger days as a volunteer, and would certainly do it again, if I could…. And was proud to serve….. Per Ardua Ad Astra.
I know a few who certainly wouldn't and wished the hadn't?
Ever since I joined the RAF Cadets for my school, I've been interested in these videos and I've been wanting to join the RAF. I also did my first ever march during a Remembrance Service today
@@michalkundrat01 Ty
How old are you iam just asking as i know many who joined the RAF Cadets and never joined the RAF. I joined the RAF back in 1971 and spent 16 years serviceing my country and if you do the same then i have a great respect for you.
@@BrumKid Im 13👍
@@toptierhaterrHope you go with your dream like i did to join the RAF as it was my dream since i was 10.
@@BrumKid I will try to do it hahah
I flew for 3 years with the RAFVR. At 18, given a batman to bring me tea in the morning! Great food; cheap beer; mess games, much fun. Flying formation a major buzz. Nearly killed in a spiral dive; sobering. CAVU skies to all service pilots!
Whats a batman
@@chriswashingtonbeats Fair enough. Is a servant given to Officers. He cleaned/pressed your clothes and brought you tea in the morning. Very important to make sure you are awake.....then off to breakfast - superb, everything. Our driver then taking us down to our dispersal - at night, he would take us drinking, and he would get MORE drunk! No DUI then, and we had 1250s (Officers passes), so police fawning. Was amazing. Risk your life by day, and tear the Mess apart at night. Nothing ever done. Fun times.
@davidwheatcroft2797 wow that sounds incredible, honestly I'm very inspired. I'm 18 right now and considering joining up as an officer after uni. Any advice?
@@chriswashingtonbeats You must not be too tall for a fighter pilot; short people can take more G. Was 1 day of medicals and aptitude tests to enter the RAFVR. Tests really long, so do not be disheartened you did not finish. (You are NOT supposed to!).
I was lucky never getting air sick - the RAF MADE you BELIEVE everything super safe and organised....my Instructor once did a 4 point hesitation roll at 800ft in the circuit - he was the CFI, so could do what he wanted! Go for it! become a demi God, able to change gravity! Frolic in the sparkling Sunshine while far below the plebs trudge along in the rain.
Basic training! It helps if you can manage on less sleep than you'd like! Be super fit and a good weight before training because you won't feel as tired. Remember, basic training doesn't last for every AND it's not the real air force.
“I know this is the Air Force is easy video”
I actually wanted to join the Army but left school at 15.5 so had to wait a year then worked down the pit and failed the Army medical due to shadows on my lungs, passed the RAF medical as the doctor said it'll be coal dust which it was and which cleared up.
The resignation of a female RAF recruitment head who refused to implement diversity candidate over ‘white men’ should raise serious concern amongst the British public AND raises allegations of what would be clearly illegal behaviour.
This allegation should lead to 1. an open and transparent public inquiry, and if found in any way to be true, to 2. the RESIGNATION of the Air Chief Marshall, and 3. the Government Minister with overall responsibility.
Well done all of you 👏👏 i served in the RAF too had a great life and so the world great memories would recommend the service take care
That sums it up, the fact everyone goes home every weekend shows there’s no culture or socials anymore. Trust me.
@@elaminmochichi7767 back in the day, personnel would share rooms and have more of a community as they were dealing with harsher times than us. So they would be more inclined to 'work hard, play harder' as a team. But now morale is at an all time low and there is not a social anymore because people would rather go home to their wives and families at the end of shift. Also, most personnel (well, I can speak for the raf side) get single man rooms when posted to a base. So they tend to keep to themselves.
@@Joelpalmer123 Aw that sucks... any other reasons why morale is such low? Is it the work life balance or what
How often do you actually get to go home while you’re in the raf becoming a pilot
@@maxvita2363 During training, get to go home weekends, once you've finished training and you know your working hours, whenever you want
Joel Haines thank you, it says online 38 days annual leave? Are you a pilot in the raf?
Love to you all. You did great there answering the questions. Thank you. Most of you looking like your starting out on your journey. What an amazing journey it's going to be. Best wishes one and all. ✌️❤️
Hi guys, I’m an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force as a Reg Gunner.
I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel, which may interest some of you.
I posted my first video regarding the DAA on Saturday.
Please let me know if it was helpful, thank you.
These are the most basic, easily answered questions
They didn’t make these questions the public did
@@SierraDelta- I never said they did but it is highly likely
Wow this does not make the RAF look remotely appealing
How
Cus its shit that why loool
Imagine the army doing this 😂😂 they will just reply with its shit all the time
I am a Royal Air Force Veteran, and proud to have served…. To our present serving Men and Women, thank you for your service!
....another irritating American expression which has found its way into our vocabulary.."thank you for your service!"
@@gtan431 Agreed. It's the military equivalent of 'clapping the NHS'.
When I grow up I really want to be a pilot in the RAF
Good luck pal.
@@jamesmcvey5871 Canadian army infantry paratrooper
Do it!
Another one with officers in the future?
I’m deployed with the RAF right now and I’m always curious about their rank
Benjamin Riches F35 i believe you will need to be transferred to the Navy.
Drew Jacobs possibly, it depends on when we get our next batch of F-35’s as I think we are planning to have close to 200 and will therefore have some CTOL variants too.
@@benjaminriches9736 Think about joining Cadets, if you want to be in the RAF join Air Cadets as you still can and it gives you a small idea of what the RAF will be like. You can get your Private Pilots License as well with Cadets. But you don't already have to know how to fly when joining the RAF, good luck for when you do!!!
@@benjaminriches9736 firstly, no you don't need to have any previous flying experience. You will get all the training you need when join. It is probably best go go in with a fair amount of raf knowledge since it looks better in your interviews and in training you might get exams on it.
Secondly what I would say is that the pilot trade is EXTREMELY competitive. It's the one everyone wants to do and few people get. If that is truly your dream, work really really hard at it and set your mind fully on achieving it, as it won't come easily. Because of this it is probably worth having a backup, just in case you don't get the job or you are not medically sound. Maybe consider another aircrew role.
So if that's really what you want to do, keep working hard and I'm sure you'll do great. I wish you luck!
Benjamin Riches You are not required to know how to fly, all training will be provided, which will include the Texan, hawk, and then typhoon force or lightning force.
I thought this was a novel way to discuss life in the RAF and the young people involved gave a very good account of themselves. I did a full career in the RAF , now retired and wish I was young enough to do it all again.
Makes me wonder where some of these questions come from. 'Do you have to shave all your hair off?. 'Do you have to give up your religion?' 'Can you get married?' And as for 'Do you fly a plane?' There's more to being in the RAF than being a pilot. They don't trust just anyone with a multi-million pound fighter jet. I was in 1980 to 89, and the number of times I heard 'what do you fly?' I usually replied 'a desk.' Or 'Do you fly?. Only when the boss kicks me up the arse.
In summary my 13 years in the RAF was an adventure. I served first as an Avionics Mechanic then progressed to Engineer Technician Avionics. Most my time was on Squadrons, Torndo F3s and Helicopters. This set me up for a well paid career in medical equipment engineering in the NHS.
PS lots of young people are driven by money. Aircraft Engineering is the highest paid trade for non commissed ranks.
I completed twenty three years in the RAF, my advice is to get every qualification you can, and remember you will leave one day ,so you want to learn a trade you can take with you when you leave, even though your time in will give you a good grounding to turn your hand at a wide range of things. Above all enjoy yourself.
@@user-in1hp2ne7d yes if you want to work on aircraft, I know that sounds daft, but you then need to be near an airport, then if you want decent pay you need to be licensed, first you need the basic licence, which is hard to pass, you then need to get the type licence, for the type of aircraft you want to work on which means working on that type of aircraft as a basic mechanic, on poor pay, it’s not an easy path. However, if you spend time in the RAF working on aircraft, and work your way up, you spend more time as a junior manager, those skills are very transferable to life after the RAF, in any engineering role. Go for it, my Grandson is sitting his tests this week, with my backing. I wish you all the luck in the world.
@@user-in1hp2ne7d Travel is less extensive than in my day as there are less stations overseas, but with less people, there are more chances you will find yourself flying off somewhere in support of a squadrons aircraft, depends on the aircraft you work on. In my 23 years I spent 7 in Germany, 2 in Scotland, the rest in England, but that was at 5 different stations, at one point I did not return to the UK for four years.
Im a bit confused between choosing logistics and air operations. I graduated this year doing business at university so it would make sense for me to do logistics, however I don't know if logistics will provide me with skills I can take forward to get a good reasonable career with good pay of course. The air operations look like a better option for life after the RAF. What do you think?
The first lesson you will learn is to stand by the decisions you make, it looks to me, you have made your juice., but what i said originally remains valid. @@aceboogie5054
Fall out the roman catholics and jews- remember that mate?
I served 12 years and the bullying that went on, specifically from more senior ranks to junior ranks was unbelievable. At every Station at every level. Cpl in Scotland got beaten up on a coach after a football game for being a sexist, obnoxious pig to everyone. Cpl in Lincolnshire done for being a Peeping Tom spying on the WRAF block, tried to climb through a pregnant WRAF's window, but her husband was visiting and scared him off. He was also videoing families at married quarters through their windows. Officer in Lincolnshire processed through civilian courts for glassing another Officer at an Officer's Mess function. Sgt in Lincolnshire arrested and charged with abuse of his own children. Some of the RAF Regiment abusing their wives and girlfriends. Officer bullying a whole staff group, until one Staff member stood their ground, called her out, then caught her doing something she shouldn't have been doing. Went on to make life hell for new recruits at RAF Halton. Dog handlers forgetting to feed my dog when it was boarding with them at the Dog Section (I lost my s*@t over that). The list goes on and on. Met and kept a few good friends while serving, some still in and saying how dire it is. Met too many damaged, evil, power crazed people.
Wow. Are the others who where hurt OK now? Did the people who Hurt them get in trouble?
Please tell us when you served and where you severed as i severed back in 1971 to 1987 and never came across any of the things you are saying. Prove what you are saying if not then i suggest you close this post.
@@BrumKidwell back in your day the RAF had over 100k people. Now it has 30k so news travels faster. Also I can vouch for this comment as this stuff still goes on to this day, you're refusal to believe any of this is possible in the Military, is exactly the reason it happens/people get away with it in the first place!
Never witnessed any of this in 13 years and serving on Squadrons where conflict would probably be more likely. It sounds like the majority in your example deserved what they got.
Wonder why Im getting all these RAF adverts. They would never take me. Stop playing.
Stop resisting!
@@lightning4497 How?
they take anyone mate lmao
If you think they won't take you, make them want to take you!
You should see the mongs I work with, just apply its easy
Admin Clerk: I work 8-5 Monday to Friday.... Well, that's a lie. Hardly ever in! More like 10 till 2 😂
but not available till the afternoon and on lunch 1 till 2 lol
It sounds like the truth to me but there will still be additional out of hours duties.
8-4 Monday to Thursday. 8-12 on Fridays. Early Friday stack is fairly universal at every unit i served with.
Don't even bother trying to go to PSF on a Wednesday afternoon as it's the Marie Celest. Plus they ABSOLUTELY hate it when you turn up after doing an aircraft defuel and smell of F-34. Plus they don't understand why you are EXTREMELY angry and threaten to throw them out of the window when you are woken up after two hours sleep after finishing a 12 hour night shift when they decide to have a party in the room next door.
The RN should do one this was great probably just as good as recruitment videos
Stuff no-one asked: How long do you have to wear a respirator (gas mask) on exercise for? Is anyone immune to the effects of CS gas? Can you get to fly in a plane (yes - air experience flight in any multi-seat plane - if it's a tanker they might let you take photos out the back!).
CS gas rocks, especially trying to eat a biscuit then give you name rank and serial nr then spit it all over the inside of your mask lol. I did many flights in the back of a shithook down south in 1982 out of San Carlos bay.
Let's find the most diverse group and put them all in one video.
.....unless of course you're ginger and smell of damp foxes and sugar puffs...
“Can you go home?” might have been a question from people looking to join the RAF
You see I would like to join the RAF, but for any senior roles (like a pilot or a RAF regiment officer) you have to serve for like 12 years, I can understand if you were a fighter pilot but why if you are basically going to be soldier do you need to join for 12 years?
@Sawyer Thanks, I though that I would have to stay for 12 years.
I would expect it's still possible to pay them some money to leave but they don't encourage it (Discharge by Purchase) because you are breaking your contract with them and they have invested a lot of money (training you).
Supply squadron... my dad worked his way up and when he left was a Warrant Officer.
A stacker! We've got it, you've got to try and get it!
I got food poisoning from the mess in basic training and got back flighted 2 weeks coz some dirty shite in the mess didnt wash his hands after going to the shitter. The most stupid rule we had was you had to always have 1 foot on the ground when sitting in a m8's room on his bed (no chairs) watching TV.
Used to hate black top, used to always try to get off base before they called it out on the tanoy ;-)
So men have to shave their hair but women don't, right.....
You don’t have to anymore but it’s easier if you do
@@joewilson3512 you do have to shave your hair ONLY if you're male for basic training. Sexism at its finest.
@@_Bush_Bush_ Females have to keep their hair in a tidy bun so what's the issue?
@@insertnamehere5660 why can't men grow their hair and put it in a bun then? And before you say they can, they cannot.
@@_Bush_Bush_ Because before women were allowed to access all the RAF roles, men had them. And they had to have their hair short to fit headgear. Also women can't have a bun whilst wearing headgear, they have to just let it sit on top of their head
I would like to say you in the RAF now will find it really easy to get in but 1979 was very hard
I joined in July of 1979 and it was a piece of piss to join up....I couldn't read or wrote and ended up being an Armourer.
@@gtan431 Likewise! September 77, Basic Training was a piece of piss. After a couple of years as a Dumpie Leaf Removal Specialist re-mustered to Aircrew. They even gave me a nice growbag suit with my name on it incase I forgot! Kept thinking I was Swedish until I realised I was looking in the mirror and my name was reversed. I can still lift heavy weights.........
Ex RAF (Halton Brat 70's Wouldn't change a moment), we used to say jokingly about the Army Aviation Wing. If God had meant the Army to fly, he would have painted the sky brown.
We should wake up in early morning everyday? Is there any shift timing and wen it's start and finish?
Does the 10 week training take place all in one go or is it broken up into phases?
Hi
Initial training is one 10-week course. There are different phases in that 10 weeks, but it's one continuous course.
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any native brits in the air force?
I’m white and a male so does that mean I can’t join the RAF
If this is a true reflection of the modern day Royal Air Force, as an ex serviceman, I am reassured... It seems that the rules and regulations, although slightly more flexible to include tattoos and beards (which were always allowed in the Navy) are still rigorous enough to be called military... It's always worth remembering that when you are a member of the British armed forces, you don't always have a choice and at the end of the day it is country first, personal life, beliefs and preferences second...
I hope to be joining the regiment soon. One thing I loved about watching this video is the diversity of personnel. Regardless of background, ethnicity, religion, we are the UNITED KINGDOM!
Malik Lnd2bkk I wouldn’t bother, the reason I left is because of the weak links they were starting to allow through. You’re not safe in theatre as it is, the lads coming through now are less so and coupled with the risk of prosecution in x amount of years for doing your job .
Ex RAF I understand that they’re letting in weak links now and it would probably be better for me to join the marines or paras. But if the RAF is going downhill, maybe it will take people like me to bring it back to the standards it should be at. Wherever I go or whoever I join I will surely do the best of my abilities.
Malik Lnd2bkk I left the regiment last year after 7 years.definitely a better choice rather than the army.if your good a your job and like soldiering use the regiment as a stepping stone and go for something you want.milk what u can out of the regiment.get you jump wings and get into a field sqn first.dont go to a cbrn sqn for your first posting
@@rossdalziel6615 CBRN? I was thinking of joining the reserves any advice?
Isa 89 chemical biological radiological and nuclear squadron.the army is taking it over but we held that capability for last 5+ years. Yeh reserves are okay I guess.depends if u want a career or something u do in spare time.worked with a few guys on tour too so u can get deployed if there’s operations going on.some guys are okay some are terrible tho.had an old bloke once going down a live range with his weapon sight on the wrong way.lol.all depends what u want to do mate.if u want a more physical challenge and a more soldiering side I would suggest 4para.least u will get a jumps course out of it.if u want any advice or questions just find me on Facebook n message me.
Top vid RAF. Increase the age for pilots! We all be joining when comercial costs 100k lol. You got a bank of 28 somethings just wanting to fly and spending their days in flight sim and DCS!
p.s. thats us!
I did 22 RAF. My record of service was unique, I did things I cannot talk about and things that you would be surprised about. The RAF is so much more than flying aircraft. In the RAF you are an individual, in the Army you are part of a unit and the navy you are part of a ships crew. Each a very different experience.
What was your trade in the RAF and where did you serve as iam a veteran and would love to know if our paths ever pasted.
@@BrumKid trade Pers Admin, but was an Intelligence specialist, Mission Planner and some stuff no words for. Located MoD, Naples, Navsouth, Air South, Laarbruch, St Athan, Schwepps, Rudloe, HQSTC, High Wycombe, P&SS. Odiham. 8 years were out of uniform working for PM. Fought in a lot of wars that remain secret, like Afghanistan in the 80's, killed a lot of Russians. Did a lot with SAS and anti terrorism. Even using space platforms, again nothing admit able. GCHQ, MI6, MI5 usually reported through me. My perspective was very different to almost everyone else. There were a lot of dead. Worst loss, the US Marines in Beirut in 1983, many of whom I knew. There are few whom I came across, though some remain in touch.
@@peterhopkins7505 So what part of the RAF did you serve in ????? as what you have said i have never heard of and just to let you know that HQSTC is Raf High wycome where i severed for 3 years.
@@BrumKid There are elements of the RAF that are not public knowledge, and organisations we worked with that are little known such as DIS. everything is covered by Official Secrets, but that doesn't stop PTSD. Or running around the streets carrying a gun in the UK with special licenses. What years were you at HQSTC?
@@peterhopkins7505 1978 to 1981 and these so called elements you claim to be in are BS.
You from Wakefield Corporal?
whats the requirement on eyesight generally ive seen mixed stuff like -7 to +8 or just straight "you need 20/20 to get in"
Hi
Your eyesight needs to be between +6 and -6, but there are further limits for some roles. It's looked at during your medical.
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Can you join for like 5 years then leave? Or is there a certain limit to what you have to serve?
Hi
You are given an initial 12 year contract, that's the RAF's commitment to you, 12 years guaranteed employment. But you can leave earlier if you wish. But we do expect a minimum return of service post your phase two (role) training. It's usually around three years, but could vary depending on the role you've applied for.
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I paid the RAF money to leave early (it was called Discharge by Purchase). It was the right thing for me to join and the right thing for me to pay to leave. In between I mostly had a good time and have good memories.
@@Daniel-S1 how much did you have to pay to be discharged
@@Daniel-S1 Why did you leave?
@@Daniel-S1 same here...premature voluntary release..pvr,after 4 yrs...have sometimes regretted it,but life goes on....that was back in 1986,so long time ago...back then you could sign for six which i did,on a fixed engagement....you had the option to join on a notice engagement too,whereby you could give one yrs notice and leave for free,....i think it cost me about 250 quid back in 86....lots of pvring from wildenrath germany at the time..low moral etc....one thing i have noticed is how much harder it is to join nowadays....there were no pre joining courses back in 82...u just went to the careers office,had a test.medical and interview and if successful that was that,you got your date for swinderby...i was on the first intake to be trained with wraf`s...separate flights,but passed out together,after only 6 weeks too...think its much harder now to even get in,let alone the training...
Corporals, im in the cadets do you have any advise for becoming a coporal easy?
Join the army.
Hi, I want to join the RAF but I’m not sure how the streaming works. How likely is it to get into FJ, ME or RW? Which is the most likely to get into?
Hi
You don't make that decision, the RAF does. You can give a preference. But you're streamed for the requirements of the RAF at the time. There's also certain other factors that may have an impact on what you can be streamed into (body dimensions, CBAT scores and other things).
You apply to be a pilot, the RAF decides which type of aircraft you'll fly.
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How tall do you have to be a pilot? (Is 155 cm too small?)
Hi
There is no set height limit. You are measured for various body dimensions during Officer and Aircrew Selection. This may impact the type of aircraft you'll fly (Fast Jet, Multi-Engine or Rotary etc) but you apply as a pilot, the RAF decides which aircraft you'll fly anyway.
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As a cadet this is Fun to watch
What's he food like? As ex RAF I can say it's second to none. Unless you have to go on an army garrison and then your given slop!
@coffeeguy 66 sorry to say it's not great.
Most people make lunch.
Very true - RAF food is the best and even the Army agree with that.
@@alexwesterman5974 Does it not depend where you are? I ate Shark and Wahoo and it was delicious.
You obviously served before Sodexo and CSS replaced all RAF Chef's and prepare utter slop made of the lowest ingredients imaginable with constantly rotating staff due to paying their workers below minimum wage.
Hi i have a question about joining the raf as a pilot. Im at university studying aerospace engineering until I'm 24 and was wondering if you can still become a pilot after your 23rd birthday or is it not possible?
Not possible sadly, that’s why I’m doing a 3 year course.
I’m 16 and I’m dropping 3 a levels to join the RAF, I’m scared but hopefully it’s a good decision!
Best of luck am joining in couple as a PTI
Becky Storey it’s a long process just stick it out and find a role best for you
why are you dropping A levels? Do them whilst you can the RAF will wait and it will open up more job role opportunities in the RAF unless you already know what you want to start a career doing, just remember work hard and enjoy it
At at this point she realised she fucked up
If u need any tips I’m happy to help
RAF ROCK!! 👍👍🏻👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿 🇬🇧
Brilliant thank you for your service x
Hey it’s vikstar123
That’s not really nice to one that risks there lives
@@a2dworks "risks their lives" 😂😂😂Hahaha you still on about the RAF??
thess are doing a good job and hope to join them soon as an raf reservist air man
How would you know which job to go for, if you don't know what your skills are?
Do the RAF and Royal Navy help you find your skill set?
Hi
We advise everyone to apply for the role they really want to do as a career. You could be doing it for a long time, so it needs to be right for you. You can see all of the roles we have on the RAF Recruitment website and we train everyone from scratch, you're not expected to know how to do a role before you apply. Details are on every role page. Only you know which role you wish to apply for.
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Having spent twenty three years in the RAF, learn a trade or skill that you can take forward to your next working life, post, life in the forces, its the easiest way, you will learn more skills than you think.
I joined in the 80’s. These youngsters seem pretty much like how we were back then. Everything seems pretty much the same.. only difference seems equal opportunity for women.. good advert for the service 👍
I was born, lived and work in RAF Halton.
Fantastic cross section of the amazing British Armed Services!!!😁
Question - Can you go home at the weekends?
Answer - Not if you're posted to Iraq or Afghanistan!
its only a short walk, it'l be reet
Or its a working weekend, you have guard duty, you are in military prison.
Wait, this isn't the asap rocky song.
A Sgt Rockape whacked me across the nut once for being cheeky during NBC training at St Mawgan. I'm still traumatised. At least these days I would receive the necessary medical attention.
Work with the Army? I've lived (been in the same barracks) with the Army. One thing about the Army was that they always agreed the RAF had better food than they did (the Army). Army food isn't that great.
what about navy?
TSR2 exists:
Shitty short term government: let us introduce our selves
Can you March forward?
There's one thing idk about joining is if I'm allowed to bring my portable guitar along like for personal/free time
Of course you are!
Yes and I once borrowed one for long enough to learn I'd never be able to play it.
Its so differenet now not like it was back in the 1970`s and 1980`s back then Discipline ment somthing.
....but obviously spelling didn't?
@@gtan431 lmfao
Do you still stay in 5* hotels during deployments or is that just for pilots?
Is there an age limit to join?
Hi
Different roles have different age limits. Take a look at all of the roles we have on the RAF Recruitment website, full entry criteria are listed on every page.
www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/roles-in-the-raf
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Thank you for your service!
Can you be a pilot and have had lasik before training
As a Republic of Ireland passport holder, white Irish ethnic background and living in the U.K. 23 years, would I be too old to join the RAF at age 54?
yes
4 years to go and counting till I become a pilot
I want to go into the parachute regiment - two years till I can apply! I’ll c u there bro
Bigger question is , if you are on antidepressants will they just tell you to jog on ?
yeah probably
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They will probably defer you for like a year before you can apply again.
RAF Regiment consistently deploying on exercises in the field? Does the rest of the RAF not do this often then?
You need to be on a flying station to stand a realistic chance of getting overseas deployments (nice ones) and even better on a flying squadron. Some trades deploy more than others and some hardly at all.
@@marknorville9827 Ascension Island, Cyprus (twice) and Sardinia (USA was cancelled for me).
Hi guys, I’m also an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force.
I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel too, which I think may interest some of you.
I posted my first video regarding the DAA, and I’d appreciate it if you could let me know if it has been helpful.
Thank you, Vivek
are you completely prohibited from joining the raf if u have had a suicide attempt or self harmed in the past
Hi
It would be looked at during your medical. That's why it's part of the process, to make sure you're fit for service and the role you've applied for.
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I want to be a ground technician in the RAF :)
I only ever had a number two, haircut not the other, when I went to Akrotiri etc.....
In the seventies, when on EOD, I looked more like a member of Black Sabbath! Loved the job for twenty odd years, but I was never a 'NATO Potato'.
What's it like having a family in the raf
Hi Tiffany
The RAF tries to make it as easy for families as possible. There are kids clubs on most stations and childcare facilities on most too, where possible.
Most roles, unless you work shifts, are 8-5 or similar. And roles are becoming more flexible in how they're worked as time goes on. There is support for single parents too.
Kind regards
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If I join Raf will it be required that I have to get a mortar barrel shoved up me
Yes.
I’m currently in the application process of being a general technician apprentice, are beards allowed in that department?
Hi
They're allowed in every dept, as long as they're to regulation.
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@@royalairforce thank you for replying means a lot
Are whites still allowed since this video or just not tolerated since their recent announcements? I can see from the cross section here white men are not really encouraged even if not yet banned. Sounds like a great opportunity.....for the more desirable races/ gender(s).
How are beards compatible with CBRN drills ?
@@UserPendingDeletion not true, RAF train in it yearly, 27sqn RAF Regt are the experts in CBRN and run the training at winterbourne gunner and provide CBRN capability for Special Forces Support Group.
@@UserPendingDeletion who in the army? The infantry? Well they will do skill quail once a year then probably do one ex a year that includes CBRN role play.
But if your talking about the army Admin trade, logistics, chefs, drivers, maintainers etc then guess what...it’s once a year, like the RAF.
The new respirators aren't as demanding as the old S10 used to be. It's an easier fit.
My hands 🤦🏻♂️ now I can’t ever pretend to be Skywalker in a x wing 😅
thank you for your service
....an irritating American expression....
@@gtan431 am Scottish ya fucken baw bag, learn some respect before someone smashes it into you ya pricked
Best vlog you’ve done
What is the maximum height to apply to be a fast jet pilot? Loved the video!
Hi
There is no height limit. You apply to be a pilot, the RAF decides which type of aircraft you'll fly (Rotary, Fast Jet, Multi-Engine) based on several different factors, body dimensions (not just overall height) is one of these.
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@@royalairforce thank you for replying
@@royalairforce Is there a list of the different factors that could limit your possibility of becoming a fast jet pilot?
@@HelloThere-iw2sb
As long as you meet all of the entry and eligibility criteria listed on the role page on the RAF Recruitment website you can submit an application (when the role opens). The different stages of the application process determine entry (Aptitude Tests, Medical, Fitness Tests, OASC etc).
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@@royalairforce So you can get shortlisted for fast jets if you are tall? (6' 2")?
Come on 1:21 - don't be so hard on yourself!
Looking to join in the Future!