To the * who tried to drive me off the road this morning because I indicated well in advance and then pulled into the outside lane of the A1 to overtake a lorry - I hope you enjoy being grilled by your boss, as I've just sent footage of your bullying style of driving and aggressive attempts at trying to force me off the road as you overtook me ( having pulled back in myself after the lorry).
I was driving my wife's small car, had I been in my own car would you have been quite such a *?
The uniform has given you away mate along with the MTB in the back and your registration number.
My official complaint and about 3 minutes of video is now logged with your employers. I hope you enjoy explaining your actions to your CO and the local Police!
I'm sure he was just making progress. 🙂
Anyhow, are you posting the vid up for us, or what?
Lol, well done. I’d have him on the carpet without coffee for sure!
I would have a cup of sweet tea before posting the clip. 🙂
I've had similar, but the other driver hit my van with his car after undertaking me and trying to cut me up. At least you are not having the pain of a "no fault" insurance claim to deal with (no witnesses).
Report to police as well - they'll keep it on file (and probably do nothing)
RAF asked me not to post on SM, so will hold onto it until I get a response from them or the Police.
Unless you know which unit the driver is from or some further details other than the car details that coudl identify the driver, I would be surprised if anything got back to them.
Highly unlikely that whoever receives the complaint has a list of every serviceperson's vehicles to be able to trace them.
I would be annoyed if my employer kept a detailed log of every private vehicle that I drive to and from work and used it for purposes other than controlling access to the car park/site.
If dangerous or criminal driving then surely reporting to the Police is the correct course of action?
Edit: Ignore the above. looks like you have reported it to the Police. Hopefully someone (RAF or Police) track them down and have a firm word with them
I had a similar experience recently with Derbyshire police. The vehicle was "untraceable" from the reg I gave them. It didn't show on the dvla site either. Two months later, the car is still driving around with the same plate and still doesn't show on the dvla. It was all just brushed under the carpet as far as I can see. The lack of visible reg makes me think the car is one of their own and they've closed ranks.
I hope you get a better outcome than I did.
Yes, reported to the Police which is probably futile, however I'm pretty sure that all RAF employees vehicles need to have passes to allow access to their base, which no doubt would be kept on a database which can be searched?
Worth a shot anyway.
Was at least expecting in flight footage 🙄
I would be annoyed if my employer kept a detailed log of every private vehicle that I drive to and from work and used it for purposes other than controlling access to the car park/site.
If dangerous or criminal driving then surely reporting to the Police is the correct course of action?
In a case like this I'd expect my employer to take H&S and professional standards seriously and assist the police in identifying the driver and working with them to help educate the driver. When wearing any kind of uniform you are representing your employer.
Sounds like he was flying along, like greased lightning. Was he in a Jaguar?
The vehicle was “untraceable” from the reg I gave them. It didn’t show on the dvla site either.
A mate who should know has told me that certain vehicles have "do not stop" plates that are untraceable. His connection was security services, but it's easy to think that the rozzers have the ability to have these as well. They can also be badged as whatever they want to be.
Anyway, back to the OP, A1? Should help narrow down the base in question. Keep an eye out like a hawk.
RAF asked me not to post on SM, so will hold onto it until I get a response from them or the Police.
Hmmm... 🤔
I think I know the guy - he has history of high speed passes over five air control towers—and one admiral's daughter!
RM.
RAF asked me not to post on SM, so will hold onto it until I get a response from them or the Police.
Well, perhaps the driver should have thought of that before driving like a complete goon then. Why should you be helpful in any way, shape or form after your safety has been put at risk by some idiot?
This kind of incident needs to be dealt with through the propeller channels.
I suspect the RAF will just beret it.
When you put on the brakes, did he fly right by?
If the police try to search his base I suspect they’ll be told “you’ll need a warrant, officer”
Was the highway where the manoeuvre took place in good condition or was it apache piece of tarmac?
Careful the RAF might own you with a set of Bombers.
Were you communicating?
Worth a shot anyway.
Military justice eh? Seems a bit harsh.
Surely some sort of Fixed Penalty Notice would be more appropriate.
I would have a cup of sweet tea before posting the clip.
Ty-Phoon?
Perchy wins.
You’ll have to pick the driver from an ID parade I bet.
It's a Valiant attempt at making them take notice. I do hope you're the Victor in this situataion. If you do post the video on social media. Will you post the Lynx?
These puns are starting to runway with the thread
Was the driver behaving erratically?
He might have had some aileron drugs.
I would be annoyed if my employer kept a detailed log of every private vehicle that I drive to and from work and used it for purposes other than controlling access to the car park/site.
If dangerous or criminal driving then surely reporting to the Police is the correct course of action?
In a case like this I’d expect my employer to take H&S and professional standards seriously and assist the police in identifying the driver and working with them to help educate the driver. When wearing any kind of uniform you are representing your employer.
This, insist an investigation at the very least and get Plod involved.
Maybe he just felt the need, the need for speed.
It sounds like you were on the highway to the danger zone.
In a case like this I’d expect my employer to take H&S and professional standards seriously and assist the police in identifying the driver and working with them to help educate the driver. When wearing any kind of uniform you are representing your employer
which is why work stuff stays at work, so I can drive like a **** on the road 😉
When wearing any kind of uniform you are representing your employer.
I suspect the RAF take this very seriously too.
The RAF once caused me to fall off my bike. I was riding in to Ben Macdhui from Braemar. I was carrying skis on my back, and wearing ski boots.
A Tornado gave me close pass - I could see the rivets - and I metaphorically shat myself. An embarrassing fall, though I doubt the pilot was using a rear view mirror. I was temporarily deafened and did not get the reg.
I would be annoyed if my employer kept a detailed log of every private vehicle that I drive to and from work and used it for purposes other than controlling access to the car park/site.
Never had the need to access or work on a military base have you? Standards of behaviour for those that do are higher - e.g. you can be stopped, searched and drink / drug-tested whilst on an operational base. Civil police pass info to MOD Police who can do search and pass info to unit commander. Mind you, the worst driving standards I've seen on some bases were from those in uniform....
Bingo - RAF Wittering "We have identified the vehicle involved in this morning's incident"
Love the.humour👍
Sounds like someone will be getting their marching orders.
Punnage is High today 😉
Was he driving a per ardua ad ASTRA by any chance?
How do you do know he will see your rant?
This kind of incident needs to be dealt with through the propeller channels.
Facebook?
If he’s from Wittering, there’s a good chance he’s a professional driver 😕!
(Sorry no puns)
Definitely will lose his hair gel and mirror privileges for a month, just hope you're happy with that !
