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The Aircrew Dictionary (of unacceptable cliche and overused phrases)
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End of

(adj.) This topic of the conversation is over, nothing you say to me about it will be acknowledged from now on. cf. Endex

Related definitions:
  • Endex
  • Knock it on the head
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Grunt

(n.) A member of the non commissioned ranks of the RAF regiment or the army. A foot soldier. Cannon fodder


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Handbrake house

(n.) Station headquarters. cf. Scribbley

Related definitions:
  • Bluntie
  • Scribbley
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LMF

(acron. adj.) Lack of Moral Fibre, used to describe anyone who doesn’t want to or cannot do what you are asking due to factors that you consider insignificant. cf. Man up, Wipe your minge, Zip in a spine

Related definitions:
  • Get some hair on your arse
  • Man up
  • Wipe your minge
  • Zip in a spine
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Make it Work

(Order) I don’t know how to teach you this so just do it. BTAC

Related definitions:
  • Be better
  • Grip it (Up)
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Man up

(v.) Adopt an emotionless macho attitude and conceal any worries or weaknesses. Get some hair on your arse, Zip in a spine cf. Dry your eyes

Related definitions:
  • Get some hair on your arse
  • LMF
  • Zip in a spine
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One Man One Fan

(n.) Derogatory term for a Harrier pilot. Nozzly No Mates

Related definitions:
  • Nozzly no mates
  • Plastic pig
  • Wozzle jet
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PONTI

(acron. n.) Person Of No Tactical Importance. Someone who is not directly engaged in warfare and therefore is generally not overly concerned with the needs of those who are. REMF cf. Blunty

Related definitions:
  • Bluntie
  • REMF
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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
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Should have tried harder at school

(phr.) A derogatory insult to anyone who isn’t aircrew implying that they are not because of their lack of academic application or because they are stupid.


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Sipping the Chablis

(v.) Having everything under total control. Running on rails

Related definitions:
  • Running on rails
  • Tea and medals
  • Tea and sticky's
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Stuff

(n.) A word used to simplify a detailed subject matter, often for dramatic effect. For example: “I was at a meeting with the PT last week where we discussed Tornado ~” In this context the word ‘stuff’ is always overemphasised, sometimes in a derogatory way. In this example the speaker is actually saying “The topics that I discussed with regards to Tornado GR4 are detailed, wide and far ranging. However, to go into them in any depth at this time would be unnecessary”.


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Suck it and see

(v.) Although the prevailing conditions would seem to preclude the successful prosecution of the act under discussion, we will attempt it nonetheless.


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Swing-winged Master Race

(n.) Tornado aircrew – From GAF where the best aircrew are selected to fly the Tornado. Norfolk Land Shark, Two winged master race.

Related definitions:
  • Zipperheaded Sun God
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Talking ballast

(n.) Anyone on board an aircraft that is not the pilot. Self loading baggage/cargo, SLiCs

Related definitions:
  • Dark blue looker
  • Self-loading baggage/Cargo
  • SLiCs
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Office (the)

(n.) Used by aircrew to refer to their cockpit or area of responsibility on the aircraft. Usually said to civilians when showing them around or showing a photo in a vain attempt to impress.


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Two winged master race

(n.) Pilots. Stick monkey, Wings, Nose gunner, Seat to stick interface.

Related definitions:
  • IFU3
  • Nose gunner
  • Seat to stick interface
  • Stick Monkey
  • Zipperheaded Sun God
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VPSI

(acron. n.) Voice Programmed Stick Interface. The pilot. Derogatory term usually used by rear-crew. Stick monkey, IFU3

Related definitions:
  • IFU3
  • Nose gunner
  • Stick Monkey
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Bluntie

(n.) Any member of the Royal Air Force who is not aircrew. cf. Scribbley, PONTI, REMF

Related definitions:
  • Handbrake house
  • PONTI
  • REMF
  • Scribbley
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Wheels is wheels

(stat.) The stated time of departure for the transport has passed and therefore we should depart without delay even if there are still people yet to board. Can be accompanied by an annoying watch tapping gesture.

Related definitions:
  • Shed bus
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