It's 39 years since I first set foot at RAF Halton and 32 years since I was last there. In 1990 we used the same parade ground to practice for the 50th anniversary parade of the Battle of Britain parade that we did in London in front of Buckingham palace. I hope your son is still loving the RAF. It is amazing what opportunities come along both in service and afterwards.
Per ardua ad astra is a Latin phrase meaning "through adversity to the stars" or "through struggle to the stars" that is the official motto of the Royal Air Force and other Commonwealth air forces. Wikipedia
My late father joined the RAF as a boy apprentice aged 13, in 1933, at RAF Halton. In the RAF for 17yrs then emigrated to New Zealand and another 17 yrs in the RNZAF.
Live a mile away from Halton, sohear the band and see the fly past going g over, but great to see the ceremony itself as a Civvie and a local resident. Very impressive!!
I got into the RAF years ago, even got my start day for RAF Holton, went on lads holiday broke my wrist, start day pushed back, went to BBQ meet my future wife, chose to become an electrician instead and never actually made it to Holton 2005. Some fork in the road that one!
My parade was back in March 1999 & the weather was so bad we had to do ours in the main hangar. No parade square for us. Nevermind, great memories & a great day 👍🏻
I was CI with 291 Squadron Air Training Corps and spent a enjoyable week in the Sergeants Mess at RAF Halton. Great bunch of cadets - often wonder what they went on to do.
I graduated the United States Air Force basic training a couple months ago, it’s crazy seeing the RAF training.. are you allowed to have your phones during the training??
They are not allowed for initial basic training. However you are granted access at certain times. It's to take u away from the comfort of home life and let u adapt to being away from luxuries for a long period of time I think
TRUMP 2020 didn’t get a very good score only got chef and steward was thinking more comms as I did 8 years in the army reserve. However now that I’m out Id probably have to go through the whole recruitment process again.
TRUMP 2020 I left in February. Best not to put it on social media. I applied recently as a rejoiner but they rejected it because I didn’t get a good enough AST score.
That brings ack a lot of memories. I graduated in December 1962 with the 94th entry. A proud moment.
Passed out on that parade ground in 1982 134 entry apprentices. Still in touch with the lads after 40 plus years. Greatest 3 years
One of the best days of my life when I passed out at RAF Swinderby over 40 years ago.
It's 39 years since I first set foot at RAF Halton and 32 years since I was last there. In 1990 we used the same parade ground to practice for the 50th anniversary parade of the Battle of Britain parade that we did in London in front of Buckingham palace.
I hope your son is still loving the RAF. It is amazing what opportunities come along both in service and afterwards.
I passed out may 2000 had a puma helicopter fly past. My block was spitfire block right next to the parade hanger and it had 4 man rooms loved it.
Honoured to have experienced this day back in 2017. Never once looked back. Per Ardua Ad Adstra.
Your son will have a great life here.
Per ardua ad astra is a Latin phrase meaning "through adversity to the stars" or "through struggle to the stars" that is the official motto of the Royal Air Force and other Commonwealth air forces. Wikipedia
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A proud and happy family, that's amazing to see! Congrats on the RAF career!
Nice to see it from the family's perspective of the day...we were all busy bricking it!
Congratulations to your son and all those who passed out on this parade.
I hope you have a long and safe career👍
Enjoy these moments. I still enjoy looking back at RAF passing out parade nearly 31 years ago.
What rank are you sir?
@@Aydarrn left the service in 2002
What role did you work as in the RAF?
@@Uhuss-qq6cq I was a rigger
@郭X Files Got bored
Big salute to RAF which I have joint for 3 Times.
Love from IRAQI AIR FORCE OFFICER.
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@@BRAIOfficial what did they say?
My late father joined the RAF as a boy apprentice aged 13, in 1933, at RAF Halton. In the RAF for 17yrs then emigrated to New Zealand and another 17 yrs in the RNZAF.
Fantastic job! I'm being attested next month. Congrats on passing out!
Live a mile away from Halton, sohear the band and see the fly past going g over, but great to see the ceremony itself as a Civvie and a local resident. Very impressive!!
I got into the RAF years ago, even got my start day for RAF Holton, went on lads holiday broke my wrist, start day pushed back, went to BBQ meet my future wife, chose to become an electrician instead and never actually made it to Holton 2005. Some fork in the road that one!
I left RAF Halton in 1988.. congratulations 🎉
Have a great career chum! My dad and uncle did. Uncle Brian (Coote) was I/c RAF Regiment long ago
Brilliant I have this to come for my daughter the pride must be amazing
My parade was back in March 1999 & the weather was so bad we had to do ours in the main hangar. No parade square for us. Nevermind, great memories & a great day 👍🏻
Brilliant. Hope your enjoying your career in the RAF fella.
Passed out 1 month after this chap. I was doing CBRN when his Flypast went over us - oh the envy! 😂
Great video. Proud family.
I can’t wait man, I’ve been looking forward to joining for years and now I’m right in the doorstep of starting basic training
Whats your start date ?
good luck
Great video, my son started recruit training last week
Great , in 10 weeks you will be at the parade , don't miss it
Wos at halton in 74 passed out than went 2 marham O U C victor tankers mk 2 than 55 squadron great days
Congrats. Great video.
My son RAF AST and interview is on 27th Feb, 2020. after he pass and complete training in which month he is going to have a Passing out parade
I believe there was a recruit who is in my Squadron in the RAFAC.
I miss the raf days i used to be a c.i for aircadets but i left 2 years ago
I was CI with 291 Squadron Air Training Corps and spent a enjoyable week in the Sergeants Mess at RAF Halton. Great bunch of cadets - often wonder what they went on to do.
I do enjoing these video yayyy..
I wish to join the RAF sometime in the future. I have recently asked my parents if I could join the Air Cadets.
I wish to join the raf, im in the air cadets, they really do help you, get in to the cadets highley recommend
@@Liamliam82 do you have to do loads of physical exercises like sit ups and push ups
@@alexgt.06 no not really just sometimes do fitness night's wich do like press up's and sit-up's and things like that
@@alexgt.06 bruv it's cadets all they do is piss about in uniform n that
Must be a very proud dad
Looking forward to my basic training start date is 25th Jan, any tips/help will me much appreciated!
3:11 that halt was immaculate
I swung my arms up that road and slept in that barrack block for two years, 1970-1972,
When I passed out was over 200 personelle,full flights of wrafs. Every week after Falklands war.
Grandson just been accepted for commission as Fighter Controller (not called that now).
What’s the strap hanging from the back of the Dress Hats?
Great effort everyone
Paul I never realised he was your son mate . I thought you were just friends . He will have a great life in the raf . But no more pattaya for him
Yes he's like a mate as well , think he is planning a trip out there for Christmas / new year
Well done lad
This is late but what do you wear when you pass out?
I was Christmas pass-out Swinderby 87.
Well done mate. My son starts his BRTC in March.
Well done all...
When I finished my square bashing in 1955 at Padgate it was called a Passing Out Parade not a graduation and there no cameras.
graduated in 102nd entry
I graduated the United States Air Force basic training a couple months ago, it’s crazy seeing the RAF training.. are you allowed to have your phones during the training??
They are not allowed for initial basic training. However you are granted access at certain times. It's to take u away from the comfort of home life and let u adapt to being away from luxuries for a long period of time I think
They are allowed when you’re in the barracks after the working day ends. :)
Yes but they cant leave the block
What part of the raf was he going in to?
Graduation = IOT
Passing Out = BRTC
How come the cross over was edited out?
Gaz Roberts sorry not sure what the crossover is or was , maybe it didn’t come out too good as it was a rainy day
3:50 a skoda diesel?
What a shower!! (1957 graduate).
Give Halton back to the Apprentice training school - not these other trades. Did hours on this parade square during my 3yrs.
Did you know a ghost lived in 1 wing mess, upstairs?
What trade has he joined as?
MONCUR007 he’s in the logistics , now based at Brize Norton
Jukesy's Journeys Ah very good. Interesting job. Lots of scope for transferable skills into the civy world too when its time to leave.
@@Doubleoseven502 I finished my RAF career at BZN in 1987......Loved all my time in the RAF :-) Great video
3.50 Terrible salute and marching from the female officer getting out of the car…#LeadByExample
3:24 I'm surprised they were allowed to play that tne in this PC age. It has the word "men" in it. Shocking!
Worst 6 Years of My life,
Crabs
Pongos
Where is our diversity here..Patriotism is left to our own as usual.Especially as what is happening in the Ukrain.God bless them all.
I hated halton, phase two is so much better
I hated it too!
TRUMP 2020 did you ever do a form of IFPT ever again in your trade?
TRUMP 2020 I was training to be a regiment gunner. Didn’t work out but was thinking about other trades to do.
TRUMP 2020 didn’t get a very good score only got chef and steward was thinking more comms as I did 8 years in the army reserve. However now that I’m out Id probably have to go through the whole recruitment process again.
TRUMP 2020 I left in February. Best not to put it on social media. I applied recently as a rejoiner but they rejected it because I didn’t get a good enough AST score.
Why the fook was the eyes right so quiet ffs have some pride