Banned Phrases - R
RAF Holyhead
(n.) An alternative name for RAF Valley. RAF Valcatraz, Isle of Dreams
Related definitions:
- Isle Of Dreams
- RAF Valcatraz
RAF Valcatraz
(n.) Alternative name for RAF Valley. The Isle Of Dreams, RAF Holyhead,
Related definitions:
- Isle Of Dreams
- RAF Holyhead
Rapido
(Spanish Adv.) Spanish adverb used as substitute for the English word quickly or quick. Eg: “We need to do this pretty ~.” Snell
Related definitions:
- None
Red air
(n.) One’s wife or partner. The enemy. Dragon ops, Long haired air marshall, CinC home command, M.R.S.
Related definitions:
- Long haired air marshall
- M.R.S. (the)
Reduce the boarding mass
(v.) To defecate. Increase the gliding range, Dump down to landing weight, A BITE and download, Drop a Paveway 6 cf. Irregular release
Related definitions:
- Dropping a paveway 6
- Dump down to landing weight
- Ease springs
- Increase the gliding range
- Pickle off
Regalfliegel
(Ger. n.) The royal flight.
Related definitions:
- None
Reinvent the wheel
(v.) To try and find a solution to a problem that has already been solved using a satisfactory method.
REMF
(acron. n.) Rear Echelon Mother Fucker. Someone who is not directly engaged in warfare and therefore is generally not overly concerned with the needs of those who are. PONTI cf. Blunty
Related definitions:
- Bluntie
- PONTI
Retrograde
(v.) To leave a party, locale or group. From fighter affiliation training terminology. Bang out
Related definitions:
- Bang out
- Thin out
Rev
(abbr.)
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A, now obsolete, way of performing a task. cf. Mandraulically
-
A basic form of something, Eg. “~ banter.”
Related definitions:
- Emergency banter
- Mandraulically
RFI’s
(pl. n. acron.) Requests for information. Questions. Said instead of the word questions even though it takes longer to say. Eg. “Has anyone got any ~”
Related definitions:
- None
RHIP
(acron.) Rank has it’s privileges. A term used by someone more senior that you as an excuse for preferential treatment. This does not override the “shotgun” rule.
Related definitions:
- None
Rim no damage
(adj.) An anal inspection. From air to air refuelling terminology.
Related definitions:
- None
Ring fenced
(v.) Reserved for a specific purpose, not to be used by others for other purposes.
Related definitions:
- None
Rinse out
(v.) To fly too close to something on the ground. Wax, Beat up, Wire, Wire cf. Dust off, Toast
Related definitions:
- Beat up
- Dust off
- Rot off
- Toast
- Wax
- Wire
Rocket-propelled deck chair
(n.) Ejection seat. Bang seat, Martin Baker option, Yellow and black taxi, Exit via the sunroof
Related definitions:
- Exit via the sunroof
- Martin Baker option/letdown
- Yellow and black taxi
ROE
(acron.) The Rules of Engagement, used out of context to describe any rules for any situation. Eg. “What’s the ~ for this meeting with the flight commanders?”
Related definitions:
- Sketch (the)
Roger (Dodge)
(stat. R.T.) I have understood your last statement. cf Wilco
Related definitions:
- Disregard
- Wilco
Roll and pull
(v.) To become seriously ill or die. Arises from the action of rolling an aircraft inverted and pulling back on the stick thus flying the aircraft into the ground. Stoof in, tent peg Related definitions:
- Stoof in
- Tent peg
Roll into
(v.) To continue seamlessly without a break into something else.
Related definitions:
- None
Rolled out
(v.) Made available for use. cf. Stand up
Related definitions:
- Stand up
Rolling goat
(sim.) A continuing disorganised terrible mess. eg. “It’s all gone to a ~”. Tits up, Clatter of bits, Ball of chalk, Cluster fuck
Related definitions:
- Dick dance
- Goat
- Tits up
Ronnie
(adj) An amplifier of Arb and Random. Eg “Don’t just pick a ~ arb heading” cf. Arb
Related definitions:
- Arb
Rot off
(v.) To fly low and fast making maximum noise over something or someone. Dust off, wax, beat up, toast, wire
Related definitions:
- Beat up
- Rinse out
- Toast
- Wax
- Wire
Round the houses
(prep.) In other forums. Around the bazzars
Related definitions:
- Around the bazaars
Rozzers
(n.) The police. Feds, Snowdrops
Related definitions:
- Feds
- MOD Plod
- Snow Drops
Rumour mill/network
(n.) A fictitious institution that generates believable untruths. Jungle drums
Related definitions:
- Jungle drums/telegraph
Run with anything
(v.) To be delegated a task cf. Honcho
Related definitions:
- Take ownership
Running on rails
(v.) Having everything under total control. Sipping the Chablis
Related definitions:
- Sipping the Chablis