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[bob.dent]

And you're right to be proud Well done

Guess being in the air, rather than ground is of some benefit i would have though? As its IED's which appear to cause biggest issues 

Unfortunately the Rock Apes (Regiment) aren't airmen though Tunnie

Bob, as I'm sure Guffers will tell you, Helmand doesn't always mean bad news. I've got lots of serving friends who say there are worse postings

That's correct. The Regiment's main task is to protect RAF interests such as their airfields. In Helmand they're not likely to adventure much further than the airbase's perimeter, so not likely to face danger on a daily basis like our unfortunate squaddies that have to patrol the streets. Still not a pleasant place to be though.

Ah sorry, I assumed he'd be in the air 

He will from time to time but mostly in choppers transferring from one location to another. Interestingly, in their final phase of training (before graduation) took place in Wales a couple of weeks ago and they were on an exercise that involved being moved around the valleys in open doored Merlin choppers at very low altitude - he reckoned it was a better buzz than any rollercoaster in the world!!

[Richie London]

Brilliant news bob. its a great feeling when they achieve something so good. your shed a tear at his parade i bet . my boy has gone off the raf  now and has the opportunity for apprenticeship at British airways aircraft engineer but just got gcse grade A  in accounting and finance at school so thinking of btec  accounting now.

[pirate]

well done that man ,makes you proud,in this presant climate its good to see some one getting on he will have plenty of chances to get on good luck to him ,

best regards matt
ex rn submarine service, joint service royal marines SBS, raf reg but only part time lol.

[Richie London]

I think most children's achievements has a lot to do with good parenting and commitment. well done to his mum 

[Gaffers]

Even though he's wearing the wrong colour (sorry just had to get that in) you have every reason to be proud, as does he.  I know how hard training at that standard is and the flying around in choppers at low altitude is awesome.

We can chat about the other stuff if you like in person at some point, cant do it on here but it isn't anything like what you see in the media.  He may well spend most of his time on Op bronze and Op Massive (he will tell you what they are  )

Enjoy the parade

[Tony H]

great news Bob, well done to your lad 

[hercules]

  this country needs lads like him with patriotism cos most folk are losing it,i remember my best mates passing out and how proud i was to watch itso as a father and son it will be so much better.i wish him all the best in his career and a safe one and do this country proud....dont be scared to use the kleenex you wont be the only one 

[Vamps]

Congratulations, well done to your lad Bob.......

[SIR Philbutt]

and soooooo you should be 

Congrats to him for his achievement. 

[bob.dent]

Thanks again guys. Some heartwarming comments.....I feel a tear coming on already!

[I_want_an_Omega]

Well done indeed. I'm with you on the pride bit, our son passed out in 2008. Has done two tours in Afghan and did suffer the consequences of an IED - all ok now though.

He will be allowed to make x minutes of free phone calls a month - just be sure that he calls you just to say hello - even if the majority of the calls are to his GF. 

[bigboykarl]

I know how you feel bob..my boy has just gone back to pirbright and is halfway through phase one training...passing  out is scheduled for end of august..

[bob.dent]

Well done indeed. I'm with you on the pride bit, our son passed out in 2008. Has done two tours in Afghan and did suffer the consequences of an IED - all ok now though.

He will be allowed to make x minutes of free phone calls a month - just be sure that he calls you just to say hello - even if the majority of the calls are to his GF. 

These evil IED's are a real worry for our forces out there. So sorry to hear your son was the victim of one but glad to hear he's ok now - not many of our guys are after coming into contact with them

Since he's been at RAF Honnington most of the calls he makes are to his GF! Still, manage to have a chat with him now and again and he's been getting home for the odd weekend.

[bob.dent]

I know how you feel bob..my boy has just gone back to pirbright and is halfway through phase one training...passing  out is scheduled for end of august..

Ah, then you will indeed have something to look forward to. What is he in - Army?

[tigers_gonads]

Well chuffed for your lad Bob 

Has he perfected the "knuckles dragging on the floor" style walk yet 

Hope you all enjoy the day