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  1. Paddy-45

    Paddy-45

    Right, I am tall 6ft4 though despite this I have not ruled out the submarine service. Can anyone give me any advice on the matter?
     
    Paddy-45, Dec 20, 2006
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  2. Maxi_77

    Maxi_77 War Hero

    You will be surprised how well you will learnt how to duck at just the right time. Even so modern nuclear boats have far fewer low flying hazards.

    Good luck
     
    Maxi_77, Dec 20, 2006
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  3. Paddy-45

    Paddy-45

    Thanks, ill try and get a visit organised. I really want to try for aircrew as a first choice so now im really just summing up the options for my second choice.
     
    Paddy-45, Dec 20, 2006
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  4. Maxi_77

    Maxi_77 War Hero

    PLanes are less forgiving and some have bits that don't just bump head but chop them of, on top of that they are noisy too.
     
    Maxi_77, Dec 20, 2006
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  5. Shakey

    Shakey War Hero

    True, 6' 4" might be too tall for most planes as activating the ejector seat would rip your legs off at the knees.

    Dunno about helos.
     
    Shakey, Dec 20, 2006
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  6. silverfox

    silverfox War Hero Moderator Book Reviewer

    I am 6'4" and although I failed the RAF medical - I would have passed the RN one. You won't fit into a jet but there are taller rotary aircrew then us about.
     
    silverfox, Dec 20, 2006
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  7. Darkershadeofblu

    Darkershadeofblu

    The helicopter is easily accessible to tall people, but jets may be harder to get into - the docs will measure your legs/ body so do try if you wish to go down this path
     
    Darkershadeofblu, Dec 20, 2006
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  8. Paddy-45

    Paddy-45

    from the interviews I have had with liason officers, It looks like im ok for helo's but thats fine with me because thats the route Id really like to take.
     
    Paddy-45, Dec 20, 2006
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  9. scabz

    scabz Badgeman

    The tall guys onboard spend a lot of time ducking, but the main issue is that they can't stretch out in their bunks. I think anyone taller than about 6'2" has to adopt a feotal position. Never bothered me though...

    aka Stumpy the Dwarf
     
    scabz, Dec 23, 2006
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  10. Paddy-45

    Paddy-45

    ahh yeah that could be an issue, thanks for the info lads!
     
    Paddy-45, Dec 23, 2006
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  11. bigbungy

    bigbungy

    Joined diesels in 68 , was and still am 6'4, bloody hard to get used to , but after a week or so just forgot about it. Took a while to get a bunk 'athwart' ships so i could stick my feet out of the bottom of the bunk though!got easier after that.
    Visited an O boat last year and must admit i wondered how the bloody hell i managed, but then it was all an adventure then !
    GO FOR IT! You wont regret it, trust me.
     
    bigbungy, Jan 9, 2007
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  12. mazza_magoo

    mazza_magoo

    ejector seats in helo's? now THAT i'd like to see! :lol:
     
    mazza_magoo, Jan 9, 2007
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  13. 2badge_mango

    2badge_mango War Hero

    You'd have a head start on "Stumpy" in the SETT at Gosport.

    2BM
     
    2badge_mango, Jan 9, 2007
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  14. Paddy-45

    Paddy-45

    thanks for the info lads!
     
    Paddy-45, Jan 23, 2007
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  15. sgtpepperband

    sgtpepperband War Hero Moderator Book Reviewer

    First helicopter with an ejector seat

    :shock:
     
    sgtpepperband, Jan 23, 2007
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