You mean on the world map (4:32)? He says "southwest" and he actually hits the southwest. The problem is Marsh then says "South America", when he actually hits Africa. Evidently, the scriptwriters assumed a Europe-centred map, but the props department supplied a Pacific-centred one. Tony Selby didn't notice the discrepancy, and neither did anybody else.
@@paulkennedy8701 Thanks Paul for that insightful and well articulated reply. I'm serious. Good to have a reply like that rather than some vile slur on your existence. Cheers Paul.
@@notmaireelneim Thank you. (And to Owen too. I upvoted his reply originally, but I didn't actually thank him.) On rewatching now, I see that Owen's original comment referred to a moment a few seconds later, when the actor playing the officer misses the sector he's aiming at.
We (2464 Squadron ATC) had a night exercise Versus the RAF regt, when at annual camp Swinderby 1979, Me and cadet Smith were behind (last) but escaped the gorillas of the RAF regt. "Survived" whole period of exercise untouched!!!.
@@tomhaskett5161the fact that it was in one of Christie's books doesn't change the fact that its not a word that should be used. Yes it was a different time, and I give them that, but Hitler killed the Jews in a different time, that doesn't make that right.
@lordeden2732 the RAF Police are also known as snowdrops because of their white caps that they wear just as the Army Police are known as Red Caps or by their nickname 'Monkeys'
Cpl B.A.S.T.A.R.D. Marsh - "NOW THAT BELL! When you get back to camp through enemy lines, you signal your success by ringing that bell" (rings the bell) AC2 Smith - "Piece of cake." Cpl B.A.S.T.A.R.D. Marsh - "Yyeess Edward VII, except that no irk 'as ever rung it." AC2 Smith - "Why?" Cpl B.A.S.T.A.R.D. Marsh - "Because the enemy 'as always won" AC2 Lilley - "Yes, now I've been meaning to ask that Corporal exactly who are the enemy please?" Cpl B.A.S.T.A.R.D. Marsh - "THEM" (Points in the direction of the RAF Regt) LOL
I always laugh when Marsh tells someone they're on a charge because charges by NCOs have to be verified by Officers and somehow, I reckon there's a limited amount of times Marsh can use "Insubordination" as an excuse before Officers start smelling a rat..
Lol i to watch this with my dad who went into the raf during the 50,s ended up doing is 22 ,,and was a snowdrop ,didnt like the rocks much his favourite to chuck in the guard house when they had to much of the drink lol
@@shineryyy Do the RAF Rect dress to the left and not to the right? When they appeared and fell in at 7:30 they dressed left, we always held rifles in the left hand and dressed right.
RIP Tony Selby
HAHA He said South West and hit South East.
A BRILLIANT EPISODE. Excellently written and acted.
You mean on the world map (4:32)?
He says "southwest" and he actually hits the southwest. The problem is Marsh then says "South America", when he actually hits Africa.
Evidently, the scriptwriters assumed a Europe-centred map, but the props department supplied a Pacific-centred one. Tony Selby didn't notice the discrepancy, and neither did anybody else.
@@paulkennedy8701 Thanks Paul for that insightful and well articulated reply. I'm serious. Good to have a reply like that rather than some vile slur on your existence. Cheers Paul.
The most dangerous thing in field, is an officer with a map.... (Murphy)
@@paulkennedy8701 Awesome observation and insight!
@@notmaireelneim
Thank you. (And to Owen too. I upvoted his reply originally, but I didn't actually thank him.)
On rewatching now, I see that Owen's original comment referred to a moment a few seconds later, when the actor playing the officer misses the sector he's aiming at.
I had almost forgotten how much I used to enjoy watching this
One of the best episodes from a GREAT series.
Such a great and hilarious episode.
We (2464 Squadron ATC) had a night exercise Versus the RAF regt, when at annual camp Swinderby 1979, Me and cadet Smith were behind (last) but escaped the gorillas of the RAF regt. "Survived" whole period of exercise untouched!!!.
As many times as I have watched this, I never realized Bruce drops the N bomb!
That was a story by Agatha Christie, where the victims disappear one by one. A more innocent time, before it became a hanging offense!
@@tomhaskett5161the fact that it was in one of Christie's books doesn't change the fact that its not a word that should be used. Yes it was a different time, and I give them that, but Hitler killed the Jews in a different time, that doesn't make that right.
Surprised not taken down. The Scot said a naughty!!
We've got more brains otherwise we'd be in the RAF Regiment - nice one.
RAF regiment kindly known rock apps
Rock Apes....... I would not say it in their earshot.
Flt Lt Grant; 'Twickers!'
Cpl Marsh; 'Are you sir?'
Compo rations in the woods,oh joy!😅
After 26 years in the RAF, still makes me laugh...I was not a Rock, even worse, a Snowdrop....lol
Snowdrops were the American military police so why would you be one?
Yep me also John. Classic comedy.
@@lordeden2732 RAF Police are also Snowdrops.
@lordeden2732 the RAF Police are also known as snowdrops because of their white caps that they wear just as the Army Police are known as Red Caps or by their nickname 'Monkeys'
Cpl B.A.S.T.A.R.D. Marsh - "NOW THAT BELL! When you get back to camp through enemy lines, you signal your success by ringing that bell"
(rings the bell)
AC2 Smith - "Piece of cake."
Cpl B.A.S.T.A.R.D. Marsh - "Yyeess Edward VII, except that no irk 'as ever rung it."
AC2 Smith - "Why?"
Cpl B.A.S.T.A.R.D. Marsh - "Because the enemy 'as always won"
AC2 Lilley - "Yes, now I've been meaning to ask that Corporal exactly who are the enemy please?"
Cpl B.A.S.T.A.R.D. Marsh - "THEM"
(Points in the direction of the RAF Regt)
LOL
Erk with an E not an I.
I always laugh when Marsh tells someone they're on a charge because charges by NCOs have to be verified by Officers and somehow, I reckon there's a limited amount of times Marsh can use "Insubordination" as an excuse before Officers start smelling a rat..
@@andyreet Well, I've always had to get any charges I've filed verified, perhaps it's different for you, what country and branch you in?
I'm UK RAFAC
8 minutes in and I am laughing my socks off. I was in the RAuxAF. The Rocks were complete bastards.
Am I hurting you, Airman? Well, I should be; I'm standing on your Fuckin' Hair!! GET IT CUT!!
Smith: Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do!
CPL. Marsh: YOU’RE ON A CHARGE SMITH!!!!!!
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RAF regiment always hardcore
The only hardcore thing about them is the porn they make!
Especially when they brass up their body armour.
Good old C flight!
This episode will live in my mind forever 😂
Memories 😂😂😂
Ah, yes. The RAF Regiment, an elite among men.
Lol i to watch this with my dad who went into the raf during the 50,s ended up doing is 22 ,,and was a snowdrop ,didnt like the rocks much his favourite to chuck in the guard house when they had to much of the drink lol
10:19 Aerad airways chart, don't think that would be of much use on the ground. I had one in 78 pinned on my bedroom wall.
The cuckoo part is one of the best bits of TV I've ever seen.
""Had a good home and i left- left left-- Had a good job and i left left left!!!!
ohh...RAF reg and their five mile death march.... hard core !
You have to admit the rock ape at 7:33 has a proper bosche porno tash.
@@shineryyy Do the RAF Rect dress to the left and not to the right? When they appeared and fell in at 7:30 they dressed left, we always held rifles in the left hand and dressed right.
@@colinp2238 In my uncles case it depended on the trousers.
@@shineryyy Haha I'm sure that you know what I meant but a good come back for sure.
Don't be a dick Gav.
At Hemswell, basic training 1966 taken to Sherwood Forest,for camping!TAVR attacked the camp early morning, lots of fistcuffs!
A fine comedy
Well, they did use initiative! But they would have paid for it with Marsh. Bril! Nuff said!. 🤣
2462 Squadron "Sodding keyboard!!!!".
Well the RAF regt certainly weren't that good when I was stationed at RAF Bruggen, to say the least , they were useless.
HAIR CUTS!!!!!!!!
Season 2 was the best season
The Rock Ape’s how I miss them lol
The Rock Apes do not require an apostrophe so do not abuse one!
THEM!😅😅
15:44 - You won't get away with saying that these days - lol.
So impressed the kit right.
Cook...........
At the end I was thinking of Cameroon. How silly.
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Good on You...Lilly... Show That Lame Brained Corporal.... He's Brain-dead... Good Luck C Flight
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