Best posting in the Forces since we let HKG go. Should pump the Sultan in Brunei to expand our RN and RAF presence there and establish bases. The next decades are going to get very interesting in that part of the world.
My Late Father was posted to Cyprus in 1974, From the Royal Engineers whilst serving with the UN at the old Nicosia International Airport , in actual fact his camp was opposite Nicosia Airport . We arrived from BZ at Akrotiri ( which means Cape in Greek ) and left four months later due to the invasion of the Turks. Lovely Island home to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love .Sagapou Kypro.
I don’t know why I’m surprised that the MOD charters fuel tankers i just assumed that the RFA was the one refuelling the over seas military bases given that they already operate tankers ok yes they are replenishment tankers but surely they can act as normal tankers and even if they can’t I would have still thought that they would have at least one standard tanker because even if there isn’t enough work for one tanker for the whole year they could always offer the service to allies just like how their replenishment ships have replenished allied naval vessels
My cousin is currently deployed in Cyprus , keeping the peace between the Cypriots , Greeks and the Turks , for the United Nations , but he’s probably happy about that he had just come back from Afghanistan ., Long Live Great Britain , Viva Britannia .
The Greek Cypriot army mainly made of 18-21 year old peak performance Cypriot males is the one keeping the peace in Cyprus, everyone else is just old and irrelevant.
Not mentioned is the microbes that can grow in the tanks. If not controlled, they produce a slime that can gum up the works, both on the ground and in aircraft.
The fuels checked regularly on receipt to the bfi/psd and on issue to the aircraft. The bowsers also have a series of filters the fuel passes through when flushing and issuing
@@oliam123 Yep! The problem is that bacteria actually grow inside the storage tanks, down at the fuel/water interface, if water is allowed to collect. The slime that they produce clogs up the filters, absent regular inspection and maintenance.
@@adamwoodford7629 In respect of aviation its not. The military are inline a lot with the civilian side of life but due to the unique nature they dictate lot of their own practices. In fact fuel quality in the civilian industry is drawn mainly from UK Defence Standards.
raf is an occupying force in Cyprus as well as the turks and they both resemble in the fact they have repeatedly commited crimes against humanity and war crimes there and elsewhere !
@@archiebald4717 No they aren't they are only for military reasons with the requirement the protect Cyprus Republic which they didn't and when they leave they have to return them back to the the Republic of Cyprus, as it is written in the agreement.
@@universalspaceexpeditioner8259 They are sovereign territory in perpetuity. There is no requirement to defend Cyprus and never has been since it became independent.
They are military bases, Cyprus, Greece and Turkey agreed the UK could have the bases. They will *never* be given back, and they can’t be taken back either
Air Crew I’m pretty sure everyone already knew that to move fuel across the sea a boat is needed, unless we are sling shoting the fuel all the way from Britain
So glad I found Forces TV. Really great stuff. When I was USCG Aviation, I tested our fuel for each flight I crewed. These guys are good 👍Thank you 😎
Did that job my self back in 82/83. Broght back lots of memories. 👍
Best posting in the Forces since we let HKG go.
Should pump the Sultan in Brunei to expand our RN and RAF presence there and establish bases. The next decades are going to get very interesting in that part of the world.
Did that refueling from Airfield Mt in 81/84 enjoyed my 3 year there.
My Late Father was posted to Cyprus in 1974, From the Royal Engineers whilst serving with the UN at the old Nicosia International Airport , in actual fact his camp was opposite Nicosia Airport . We arrived from BZ at Akrotiri ( which means Cape in Greek ) and left four months later due to the invasion of the Turks. Lovely Island home to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love .Sagapou Kypro.
why didn't the UK boot the occupying turkish army out? 46 years on, they are still occupying this country.
That was interesting. Thanks for uploading.
That brings back memories I was doing that 5 year ago
Always glory in the sky, keep it up lads
June in Cyprus and they're rugged up! What happened to the Mediterranean summer?
Why don't they have hydrant refuel points like at MPA
Enjoyed my time at Akrotiri. Sgt Mason 501 STRE
Cliff was one of the best NCOs I worked for.
That was my job in 1967 on Tasf
I don’t know why I’m surprised that the MOD charters fuel tankers i just assumed that the RFA was the one refuelling the over seas military bases given that they already operate tankers ok yes they are replenishment tankers but surely they can act as normal tankers and even if they can’t I would have still thought that they would have at least one standard tanker because even if there isn’t enough work for one tanker for the whole year they could always offer the service to allies just like how their replenishment ships have replenished allied naval vessels
My cousin is currently deployed in Cyprus , keeping the peace between the Cypriots , Greeks and the Turks , for the United Nations , but he’s probably happy about that he had just come back from Afghanistan ., Long Live Great Britain , Viva Britannia .
The Greek Cypriot army mainly made of 18-21 year old peak performance Cypriot males is the one keeping the peace in Cyprus, everyone else is just old and irrelevant.
Greetings from Russia! Good luck for your brother 😊 like to leasure in Cyprus
He should have bonded before connecting the hose at the bfi
*_Hello from Dubai._* ☺️♥️🇦🇪🌺
Where are the Red Arrows btw?? Stopped operations in CYP?
UK!
Crab Air doing its thing ...
looks like TMF need to change those HEPC handles from those drivers dragging them over the tarmac.....
Ad 3yk you mean where the techies just drop it on the floor when they disconnect it
All I can think of is the strong smell of JP8.....no thank you.
Logistics, a commonly overlooked part of the war machine by internet 3 star generals.
The Navy has tankers in its fleet, why don’t they use those?
Not mentioned is the microbes that can grow in the tanks. If not controlled, they produce a slime that can gum up the works, both on the ground and in aircraft.
The fuels checked regularly on receipt to the bfi/psd and on issue to the aircraft. The bowsers also have a series of filters the fuel passes through when flushing and issuing
@@oliam123 Yep! The problem is that bacteria actually grow inside the storage tanks, down at the fuel/water interface, if water is allowed to collect. The slime that they produce clogs up the filters, absent regular inspection and maintenance.
Can we be part of the UK again? :-(
i know jon lol well,, used to. nice guy
LOL “we cant under estimate the training value of coming to akritori” so nothing to do with the location 😂😂
27 million litres is 21000 tonnes
Nasty stuff those additives, especially the anti ice, carcinogenic.
707 and no smoke?
The Swan, mom's, watering hole anyone else remember them
These r the nerds of the military then?
I’ve done this in the civilian world. Interesting as the processes s are exactly the same
Military policy is taken from the CAA so I suspect it should be..
@@adamwoodford7629 In respect of aviation its not. The military are inline a lot with the civilian side of life but due to the unique nature they dictate lot of their own practices. In fact fuel quality in the civilian industry is drawn mainly from UK Defence Standards.
Im actually due to be posted shortly to do the exact refuelling job.
Last I checked ISIS is pretty much beaten now, mainly by the Syrian army at that also. So what exactly are they bombing now?
aren berberian there are still areas with IS members in it is also and intelligence operation to limit others joining IS troops
Palestine?
In Cyprus in 80s lovely beaches though exorcise could be painful on those b****** bushes 🤣🤣
Where's akotiri? Doesn't sound british
Cyprus
It's a Greek name, because Cyprus is Greek, source: I am a Cypriot. British should leave from Cyprus.
Cyprus is Greek
raf is an occupying force in Cyprus as well as the turks and they both resemble in the fact they have repeatedly commited crimes against humanity and war crimes there and elsewhere !
What is the UK still doing in Akrotiri?
What help have you been when Turkey invaded?
What is your function in Cyprus?
Money
There are two sovereign bases. They are permanently British, by agreement with the government of Cyprus.
@@archiebald4717 No they aren't they are only for military reasons with the requirement the protect Cyprus Republic which they didn't and when they leave they have to return them back to the the Republic of Cyprus, as it is written in the agreement.
@@universalspaceexpeditioner8259 They are sovereign territory in perpetuity. There is no requirement to defend Cyprus and never has been since it became independent.
They are military bases, Cyprus, Greece and Turkey agreed the UK could have the bases. They will *never* be given back, and they can’t be taken back either
You have just given the enemy the information they need to hurt the RAF.
There's nothing sensitive in this video.
@@mh53j It sure as hell isn't elastic bands!!
Air Crew I’m pretty sure everyone already knew that to move fuel across the sea a boat is needed, unless we are sling shoting the fuel all the way from Britain
The ‘enemy’ could find out everything in this video in a few hours of googling/ just watching the bases from the sea/ air