tg 11 thors thunder

[paddyrathmines]

DT_Xtremez_42:to this day i have never known the answer, but what was the history of the hand holding the lightning *thors thunder* that most of the ground radio trades wore on the right sleeve? any answers would be appreciated

 

[shettie]

DT_Xtremez_42:to this day i have never known the answer, but what was the history of the hand holding the lightning *thors thunder* that most of the ground radio trades wore on the right sleeve? any answers would be appreciated

I believe the badge was created so that signallers wearing it could walk up to high ranking officers and present them with signals traffic without having to make an appointment - it was purely to identify those that could do that...

 

[wolfy]

This has been done a number of times, surprised Tashy Man hasn't been on to quote the thread!

 

[Digzster]

DT_Xtremez_42:to this day i have never known the answer, but what was the history of the hand holding the lightning *thors thunder* that most of the ground radio trades wore on the right sleeve? any answers would be appreciated

Any ex TG3 will tell you that for TG 11 staff it means "this is what happens when you tinker unqualified with my kit"! DT_Xtremez_30:
Gloves off!

 

[wally375]

Any ex TG3 will tell you that for TG 11 staff it means "this is what happens when you tinker unqualified with my kit"! DT_Xtremez_30:
Gloves off!

I like this!DT_Xtremez_30:

 

[Rambling Sid]

I believe the badge was created so that signallers wearing it could walk up to high ranking officers and present them with signals traffic without having to make an appointment - it was purely to identify those that could do that...

Evidently brought in just when the RAF was born, those days erks just didn't speak to zobs except via the chain of command. The old sparks badge cut out the middle men.

 

[The Original Weasel]

Evidently brought in just when the RAF was born, those days erks just didn't speak to zobs except via the chain of command. The old sparks badge cut out the middle men.

So they even had 'lean' back then?