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2011-08-16 Great White North

Canadian armed forces to be 'royal' once again, except for the army

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Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2011-08-16 16:19|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 I with the Republicans....

Posted by Shakey Steve 2011-08-16 17:08|| 2011-08-16 17:08|| Front Page Top

#2 There must be some subtle standard in a constitutional monarchy mandating terms like the "British Army" but the "Royal Air Force." To each his own.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2011-08-16 17:54|| 2011-08-16 17:54|| Front Page Top

#3 The British Army is the British Damn Army. The Navy and Airforce are hangers on.

Like in WWDeuce..... jeeps and trucks were marked, AUSA ------ Army United States of America, in lieu of USA. It's a very subtle difference, it has to do with the yeomanry/nation in arms.

Fetch me a fine Yew thar ShakeySteve!

Posted by S 2011-08-16 18:18|| 2011-08-16 18:18|| Front Page Top

#4 "There must be some subtle standard in a constitutional monarchy mandating terms like the "British Army" but the "Royal Air Force."

Obviously, there is no mandate as it was without the 'Royal' for 43 years...unfortunately, the current regime (Conservative Party) thinks that we should be cozying up with the British Monarchy again...WHY? This came out of left field..

Posted by Shakey Steve 2011-08-16 18:38|| 2011-08-16 18:38|| Front Page Top

#5 The RCAF Officers Club in Ottawa has always been (required in the deed) called the Royal Canadian Air Force O club, even when the lads were some of the only airmen in the world who had to wear green.

Posted by rwv 2011-08-16 19:45|| 2011-08-16 19:45|| Front Page Top

#6 Next the return of the Red Ensign.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2011-08-16 19:53|| 2011-08-16 19:53|| Front Page Top

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