RAF Mythbusters | Answering your questions about life in the RAF! 

Not one person in the comments has said anything nice about these young people serving in our military, how about a thank you for serving or we're proud of you etc but no just using it as an opportunity to take cheap shots & make political points 🤦

''There is a stigma that we're all hench and massive'' No.. there isn't

More videos like these please and let see how individuals get on with their daily roles. Some transparency would be nice

Do you really just open gates...? RAF regiment: Yes.

Top tip for basic training is yes work as a team , how ever some thing my Dad told me before i went to RAF Swinderby . Never be the best or the worst , remain the grey man , if your the best they expect that constantly and if your the worst !!! they will be on your back . I will give you an example when we had just done our MFT ( Military Field Training ) , the RAF Regiment love to beast you . At the end we was all lined up and the Reg Officer walked along telling people if they passed or failed and what they needed to brush up on . This Officer got to me and looked at my name tag and had a look on his face as if to say " was you even here " and then said AC Whitworth........well done . Thanks Dad it worked a treat :-)

PSA: You now only need a number two on the back and sides of your hair - not a number 2 all over.

Imagine the army doing this 😂😂 they will just reply with its shit all the time

Took me back to my basic training, I was on 4 flight back in 1994 and the second intake after moving to RAF Halton from RAF Swinderby. The reason for watching this video is I'm currently writing a book about my RAF basic and trade training. While on basic training and trade training I kept a diary which I now refer too, the training looks similar to mine. Good luck if your waiting to go in- life changing.

Wonder why Im getting all these RAF adverts. They would never take me. Stop playing.

Admin Clerk: I work 8-5 Monday to Friday.... Well, that's a lie. Hardly ever in! More like 10 till 2 😂

Wow this does not make the RAF look remotely appealing

As retired RAF it was a pleasure to watch this and see the service is in good hands for the future.

Well this was a couple of years ago I don’t know if anybody’s even looking at this, my father who was not British either, escape the Nazis in one of his planes from Belgium and flew his wife who was British to England and then joined the RAF, he participated in the battle of London, many other battles, and then due to the fact that he was Belge , he was power shooted in to work from behind the lines, now I never knew this about him I didn’t know he was RAF , I had to learn some of the history of him , As he really did not talk about the war, he was a fighter pilot Ace by the way and flew the Spitfires, anybody still watching this RU-vid channel I’ve subscribed, because I grew up in Jamaica, where he had gone after the war they had this thing called the Pan Am air space, so I’ve always had a spot in my heart for the RAF,

What you ought to have is a panel of Ex-RAF telling you about the good and bad times they had but on balance was glad they joined and served when they did. The service will have changed and be different from whenever to now but I bet they would all join (and leave) again today and few would have regretted their decision to join.

These are the most basic, easily answered questions

The resignation of a female RAF recruitment head who refused to implement diversity candidate over ‘white men’ should raise serious concern amongst the British public AND raises allegations of what would be clearly illegal behaviour. This allegation should lead to 1. an open and transparent public inquiry, and if found in any way to be true, to 2. the RESIGNATION of the Air Chief Marshall, and 3. the Government Minister with overall responsibility.

I’m white and a male so does that mean I can’t join the RAF

Love to you all. You did great there answering the questions. Thank you. Most of you looking like your starting out on your journey. What an amazing journey it's going to be. Best wishes one and all. ✌️❤️

When I grow up I really want to be a pilot in the RAF

I’m deployed with the RAF right now and I’m always curious about their rank

Basic training! It helps if you can manage on less sleep than you'd like! Be super fit and a good weight before training because you won't feel as tired. Remember, basic training doesn't last for every AND it's not the real air force.

Makes me wonder where some of these questions come from. 'Do you have to shave all your hair off?. 'Do you have to give up your religion?' 'Can you get married?' And as for 'Do you fly a plane?' There's more to being in the RAF than being a pilot. They don't trust just anyone with a multi-million pound fighter jet. I was in 1980 to 89, and the number of times I heard 'what do you fly?' I usually replied 'a desk.' Or 'Do you fly?. Only when the boss kicks me up the arse.

The RN should do one this was great probably just as good as recruitment videos

Another one with officers in the future?

What great young people. Enthusiastic and cheerful. I did 21 years, left 12 years ago and it doesn't seem like its changed that much (except the beards!!!)

That sums it up, the fact everyone goes home every weekend shows there’s no culture or socials anymore. Trust me.

Will I be held back if I’m a white male??? Mike Wighton: “well eh ……………”.

So men have to shave their hair but women don't, right.....

Ever since I joined the RAF Cadets for my school, I've been interested in these videos and I've been wanting to join the RAF. I also did my first ever march during a Remembrance Service today

Let's find the most diverse group and put them all in one video.

I flew for 3 years with the RAFVR. At 18, given a batman to bring me tea in the morning! Great food; cheap beer; mess games, much fun. Flying formation a major buzz. Nearly killed in a spiral dive; sobering. CAVU skies to all service pilots!

I actually wanted to join the Army but left school at 15.5 so had to wait a year then worked down the pit and failed the Army medical due to shadows on my lungs, passed the RAF medical as the doctor said it'll be coal dust which it was and which cleared up.

Stuff no-one asked: How long do you have to wear a respirator (gas mask) on exercise for? Is anyone immune to the effects of CS gas? Can you get to fly in a plane (yes - air experience flight in any multi-seat plane - if it's a tanker they might let you take photos out the back!).

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I served 12 years and the bullying that went on, specifically from more senior ranks to junior ranks was unbelievable. At every Station at every level. Cpl in Scotland got beaten up on a coach after a football game for being a sexist, obnoxious pig to everyone. Cpl in Lincolnshire done for being a Peeping Tom spying on the WRAF block, tried to climb through a pregnant WRAF's window, but her husband was visiting and scared him off. He was also videoing families at married quarters through their windows. Officer in Lincolnshire processed through civilian courts for glassing another Officer at an Officer's Mess function. Sgt in Lincolnshire arrested and charged with abuse of his own children. Some of the RAF Regiment abusing their wives and girlfriends. Officer bullying a whole staff group, until one Staff member stood their ground, called her out, then caught her doing something she shouldn't have been doing. Went on to make life hell for new recruits at RAF Halton. Dog handlers forgetting to feed my dog when it was boarding with them at the Dog Section (I lost my s*@t over that). The list goes on and on. Met and kept a few good friends while serving, some still in and saying how dire it is. Met too many damaged, evil, power crazed people.

TSR2 exists: Shitty short term government: let us introduce our selves

We should wake up in early morning everyday? Is there any shift timing and wen it's start and finish?

I hope to be joining the regiment soon. One thing I loved about watching this video is the diversity of personnel. Regardless of background, ethnicity, religion, we are the UNITED KINGDOM!

Does the 10 week training take place all in one go or is it broken up into phases?

I got food poisoning from the mess in basic training and got back flighted 2 weeks coz some dirty shite in the mess didnt wash his hands after going to the shitter. The most stupid rule we had was you had to always have 1 foot on the ground when sitting in a m8's room on his bed (no chairs) watching TV. Used to hate black top, used to always try to get off base before they called it out on the tanoy ;-)

You see I would like to join the RAF, but for any senior roles (like a pilot or a RAF regiment officer) you have to serve for like 12 years, I can understand if you were a fighter pilot but why if you are basically going to be soldier do you need to join for 12 years?

I would like to say you in the RAF now will find it really easy to get in but 1979 was very hard

Well done all of you 👏👏 i served in the RAF too had a great life and so the world great memories would recommend the service take care

any native brits in the air force?

Can white males still apply to join ?? it seams the raf is grossly over subscribed with people of ethnic backgrounds and females going by most raf related videos on here ?????

If this is a true reflection of the modern day Royal Air Force, as an ex serviceman, I am reassured... It seems that the rules and regulations, although slightly more flexible to include tattoos and beards (which were always allowed in the Navy) are still rigorous enough to be called military... It's always worth remembering that when you are a member of the British armed forces, you don't always have a choice and at the end of the day it is country first, personal life, beliefs and preferences second...

Brilliant thank you for your service x

You from Wakefield Corporal?

“Can you go home?” might have been a question from people looking to join the RAF

Are whites still allowed since this video or just not tolerated since their recent announcements? I can see from the cross section here white men are not really encouraged even if not yet banned. Sounds like a great opportunity.....for the more desirable races/ gender(s).

RAF ROCK!! 👍👍🏻👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿 🇬🇧

Question - Can you go home at the weekends? Answer - Not if you're posted to Iraq or Afghanistan!

In summary my 13 years in the RAF was an adventure. I served first as an Avionics Mechanic then progressed to Engineer Technician Avionics. Most my time was on Squadrons, Torndo F3s and Helicopters. This set me up for a well paid career in medical equipment engineering in the NHS. PS lots of young people are driven by money. Aircraft Engineering is the highest paid trade for non commissed ranks.

How tall do you have to be a pilot? (Is 155 cm too small?)

whats the requirement on eyesight generally ive seen mixed stuff like -7 to +8 or just straight "you need 20/20 to get in"

I’m 16 and I’m dropping 3 a levels to join the RAF, I’m scared but hopefully it’s a good decision!

Top vid RAF. Increase the age for pilots! We all be joining when comercial costs 100k lol. You got a bank of 28 somethings just wanting to fly and spending their days in flight sim and DCS!

Advice for push up I'm dieing lol

Hi, I want to join the RAF but I’m not sure how the streaming works. How likely is it to get into FJ, ME or RW? Which is the most likely to get into?

If I join Raf will it be required that I have to get a mortar barrel shoved up me

Its so differenet now not like it was back in the 1970`s and 1980`s back then Discipline ment somthing.

thess are doing a good job and hope to join them soon as an raf reservist air man

A Sgt Rockape whacked me across the nut once for being cheeky during NBC training at St Mawgan. I'm still traumatised. At least these days I would receive the necessary medical attention.

The RAF: Allowed to wear make-up single person dorms *Choose if they want to go on excersise* can have beards don't need to shave their heads And they say they aren't spoiled?

I did 22 RAF. My record of service was unique, I did things I cannot talk about and things that you would be surprised about. The RAF is so much more than flying aircraft. In the RAF you are an individual, in the Army you are part of a unit and the navy you are part of a ships crew. Each a very different experience.

Can you take up competitive basket weaving and get everyone else to cover your shifts? RAF - abso-fucking-lutely!😀

Hi i have a question about joining the raf as a pilot. Im at university studying aerospace engineering until I'm 24 and was wondering if you can still become a pilot after your 23rd birthday or is it not possible?

I completed twenty three years in the RAF, my advice is to get every qualification you can, and remember you will leave one day ,so you want to learn a trade you can take with you when you leave, even though your time in will give you a good grounding to turn your hand at a wide range of things. Above all enjoy yourself.

Hi guys, I’m also an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force. I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel too, which I think may interest some of you. I posted my first video regarding the DAA, and I’d appreciate it if you could let me know if it has been helpful. Thank you, Vivek

😂 No one I repeat no one thinks the raf are “hench and massive”

I joined in the 80’s. These youngsters seem pretty much like how we were back then. Everything seems pretty much the same.. only difference seems equal opportunity for women.. good advert for the service 👍

What's he food like? As ex RAF I can say it's second to none. Unless you have to go on an army garrison and then your given slop!

Coming from an raf air cadet some of these are stupid questions

I like how the only benefit the girl working in admin could come up with is that it's flexible lol. That's code for, it's boring as shit but I can manipulate my work to ensure I spend as much time possible not working. As a civil servant, I can relate!

Thank you for your service!

Work with the Army? I've lived (been in the same barracks) with the Army. One thing about the Army was that they always agreed the RAF had better food than they did (the Army). Army food isn't that great.

are you completely prohibited from joining the raf if u have had a suicide attempt or self harmed in the past

Can you join for like 5 years then leave? Or is there a certain limit to what you have to serve?

I appreciate you working very thoroughly and rising a little bit more higher because of the actions that we work very thoroughly that we fullest are able to absolutely be the cleaning of the ones that are not understanding HIPAA and we can be able to apply what we need to so that we as to absolutely make the measurements of my office management that is absolutely remaining but we absolutely understand why I am the highest of the only of the royal and I appreciate the assistance as we do understand what we have so many different species and so many more others the absolutely enjoy doing cleaning as best as I can to absolutely be so thoroughly that absolutely scary in every way of how to do some things that absolutely is perfection and the actions of how we absolutely have to work so thoroughly to get the others to absolutely respect the lead and the actions of why HIPAA FEMA

Well done! I think all the boxes are ticked! The minority whites in this country, I feel don't get enough representation.

Corporals, im in the cadets do you have any advise for becoming a coporal easy?

Please bust this myth! Good luck. 😂 How many Billions of everyone’s tax money are you spending on spraying the sky?! Shame on you.

I typed the Hair one

Supply squadron... my dad worked his way up and when he left was a Warrant Officer.

4 years to go and counting till I become a pilot

Bigger question is , if you are on antidepressants will they just tell you to jog on ?

Shout out RAFAC

My hands 🤦🏻‍♂️ now I can’t ever pretend to be Skywalker in a x wing 😅

I was born, lived and work in RAF Halton.

One of thoses guys sounds Caribbean.

How would you know which job to go for, if you don't know what your skills are? Do the RAF and Royal Navy help you find your skill set?

Come on 1:21 - don't be so hard on yourself!

Is there an age limit to join?

not one pilot ? 😅😅

Wait, this isn't the asap rocky song.

Can I not do my job on tour, I hide in a corner, shoot my body armour, and let real soldiers save me? RAF Regiment: Absolutely. You’ll fit right in

Some great comments, but please tell them that you spell out the letters of RAF...you don't pronounce it as in riff-raff!!!

Get in get qualified and get out asap. Family first !

There's one thing idk about joining is if I'm allowed to bring my portable guitar along like for personal/free time

I want to be a ground technician in the RAF :)