Question to our English friends - Aircraft of World War II

Thorlifter · 03-14-2008, 10:04 PM

Is getting honors from the queen or getting knighted still a big deal or is it losing it's flair. I forget what the other honors are, but it's the same thing that was offered to the Beatles, but John Lennon turned it down.

Njaco · 03-14-2008, 10:15 PM

Its the Order of The British Empire or OBE and we'll see what the chaps across the pond have to say about its relavance.

Thorlifter · 03-15-2008, 12:04 AM

That's it. Geez, I couldn't remember it. And apparently there are several recognitions like that. The one you get depends on what service your providing to England.

Glider · 03-15-2008, 02:12 AM

There are a number of awards that are available to people in the UK starting with the MBE then the OBE up to some that are totally at the discression of the Queen.
Generally speaking they are recognised as being a good idea as they are a way of giving recognition to people who have served the community in one way or another. The vast majority are not given to well known personalities, they go to ordinary people who have given exceptional service in their area. This can include charity workers, social workers who may have started a local initiative, a teacher who has achieved exceptional results in a run down inner city school. There are numerous examples but I think you get the flavour on the occaision.
For ordinary people like this to be awarded an MBE, go to Buckingham Palace in London and be given the medal by the Queen in person, is a memorable moment to be cherished.

They are sometimes given to military people who step into the gap and carry out a civil task over and above what they normally would be expected. I have a friend who is a Major in the Army based in Wales. His senior officers and most of his men are assigned to Iraq and he had to organise the responce to a number of unexpected demands to help farmers deal with foot and mouth infections, TB outbreaks as well as co-ordinate the opening of the Welsh Parmilment. His MBE was awarded for service to the community.

Personally what I don't agree with are people who get it for doing their normal job. For instance a political person who does their job without achieving anything out of the ordinary.

That said, most do go to ordinary people.

The Basket · 03-15-2008, 06:36 AM

British not English.

merlin · 03-15-2008, 06:45 AM

Why do you want posts from only English 'friends', why not Scotts and Welsh?

Lucky13 · 03-15-2008, 08:01 AM

Ooor Swedish???

freebird · 03-15-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merlin

Why do you want posts from only English 'friends', why not Scotts and Welsh?

'Fraid it's that way Merlin, most people don't know the difference between English & British. The Welsh have been downtrodden ever since the death of Llewellen and then Longshanks trying to convince the Cymru that his queer baby was the new "Prince of Wales".

It's the same way sometimes for Canadians travelling in parts of Europe, when they ask where I am from, I say Vancouver, Canada, the reply will then often be "Oh, you are American!"

Njaco · 03-15-2008, 11:08 AM

Well, you are American...North American!

rochie · 03-15-2008, 11:22 AM

personaly i couldn't care less about worthless gongs from the royal family.
most of them are awarded on the suggestion of the prime minister who seemed to use them to be seen with whoever was in the news at the time and bathe in the reflected glory.
why do we cling to these old fashioned and out of date traditions when the rest of this once great nation is slowly turning to s**t !

rochie · 03-15-2008, 11:23 AM

just noticed that was my 100th post what a waste !!!!!!!

Lucky13 · 03-15-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebird

'Fraid it's that way Merlin, most people don't know the difference between English & British. The Welsh have been downtrodden ever since the death of Llewellen and then Longshanks trying to convince the Cymru that his queer baby was the new "Prince of Wales".

It's the same way sometimes for Canadians travelling in parts of Europe, when they ask where I am from, I say Vancouver, Canada, the reply will then often be "Oh, you are American!"

You're from Vancouver in British Columbia?? Cool

One of my dads cousins moved there in 1924....started out working as a logger, then for the railroad....he lived in Pitt Meadows...nice place I've heard...

freebird · 03-15-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky13

You're from Vancouver in British Columbia?? Cool

One of my dads cousins moved there in 1924....started out working as a logger, then for the railroad....he lived in Pitt Meadows...nice place I've heard...

Yep, nice place in the summer, it's a little cold & rainy in the winter {probably like Glasgow}
Come and visit sometime.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Njaco

Well, you are American...North American!

Be careful of that statement, I think the Mexicans think the same way...

"We're all Americans, so why have any borders, Senor-es!!"

Thorlifter · 03-15-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Basket

British not English.

My fault. Sorry

Quote:

Originally Posted by merlin

Why do you want posts from only English 'friends', why not Scotts and Welsh?

I didn't know Scotts and Welsh got those honors. Again, my fault for being a dumb American.

Lucky13 · 03-15-2008, 01:20 PM

Aaawww.....poor wee soul...don't take it so hard...you didn't know...

I won't hold it against you, being an American....we all can't be perfect....

03-14-2008, 10:04 PM	#1
Thorlifter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 4,345	Question to our English friends Is getting honors from the queen or getting knighted still a big deal or is it losing it's flair. I forget what the other honors are, but it's the same thing that was offered to the Beatles, but John Lennon turned it down. __________________

03-14-2008, 10:15 PM	#2
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 10,236	Its the Order of The British Empire or OBE and we'll see what the chaps across the pond have to say about its relavance. __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

03-15-2008, 12:04 AM	#3
Thorlifter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 4,345	That's it. Geez, I couldn't remember it. And apparently there are several recognitions like that. The one you get depends on what service your providing to England. __________________

03-15-2008, 08:01 AM	#7
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,140	Ooor Swedish??? __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

03-15-2008, 11:08 AM	#9
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 10,236	Well, you are American...North American! __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

03-15-2008, 02:12 AM	#4
Glider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 3,652	There are a number of awards that are available to people in the UK starting with the MBE then the OBE up to some that are totally at the discression of the Queen. Generally speaking they are recognised as being a good idea as they are a way of giving recognition to people who have served the community in one way or another. The vast majority are not given to well known personalities, they go to ordinary people who have given exceptional service in their area. This can include charity workers, social workers who may have started a local initiative, a teacher who has achieved exceptional results in a run down inner city school. There are numerous examples but I think you get the flavour on the occaision. For ordinary people like this to be awarded an MBE, go to Buckingham Palace in London and be given the medal by the Queen in person, is a memorable moment to be cherished. They are sometimes given to military people who step into the gap and carry out a civil task over and above what they normally would be expected. I have a friend who is a Major in the Army based in Wales. His senior officers and most of his men are assigned to Iraq and he had to organise the responce to a number of unexpected demands to help farmers deal with foot and mouth infections, TB outbreaks as well as co-ordinate the opening of the Welsh Parmilment. His MBE was awarded for service to the community. Personally what I don't agree with are people who get it for doing their normal job. For instance a political person who does their job without achieving anything out of the ordinary. That said, most do go to ordinary people.

03-15-2008, 06:36 AM	#5
The Basket Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 584	British not English.

03-15-2008, 06:45 AM	#6
merlin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 262	Why do you want posts from only English 'friends', why not Scotts and Welsh?

03-15-2008, 11:22 AM	#10
rochie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: billingham nr middlesbrough uk Posts: 3,114	personaly i couldn't care less about worthless gongs from the royal family. most of them are awarded on the suggestion of the prime minister who seemed to use them to be seen with whoever was in the news at the time and bathe in the reflected glory. why do we cling to these old fashioned and out of date traditions when the rest of this once great nation is slowly turning to s**t !

03-15-2008, 11:23 AM	#11
rochie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: billingham nr middlesbrough uk Posts: 3,114	just noticed that was my 100th post what a waste !!!!!!!

03-15-2008, 01:20 PM	#15
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,140	Aaawww.....poor wee soul...don't take it so hard...you didn't know... I won't hold it against you, being an American....we all can't be perfect.... __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

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