Military history reviewers' award
		By order of the Military history WikiProject coordinators, for your good work helping with the WikiProject's Peer and A-Class reviews for the period Oct–Dec 2010, I hereby award you this Military history WikiProject Reviewers' award. AustralianRupert (talk) 06:30, 5 January 2011 (UTC)[reply] Keep track of upcoming reviews. Just copy and paste {{WPMILHIST Review alerts}} to your user space

Thanks, Rupert! Though, I didn't do much at all ... Cheers, Abraham, B.S. (talk) 07:00, 5 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Rupert! Though, I didn't do much at all ...
Perhaps, but as you get older, you will appreciate that T'ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It).
Not particularly relevant example: None of the members of Bananarama could sing in tune, but until the Spice Girls came along, they were the largest selling British female group.
As the linked article says: he decided he wanted them to sing background vocals on this song, solely based on the fact that he liked their look.

So how was your first year at Uni? (I hope you enjoyed it.) Cheers, Pdfpdf (talk) 11:00, 5 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Happy New Year to you, too. Perhaps, but I did only do one review ... Uni was good, I went well and did enjoy it; hoping this year brings much the same in that regards. Cheers, Abraham, B.S. (talk) 04:37, 8 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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FYI: Your opinion is solicited at Talk:List of Australian Victoria Cross recipients#OzVC2. Cheers, Pdfpdf (talk) 04:46, 23 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Pdfpdf (talk) 05:20, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Wow! She can't put a foot wrong, can she! (Even when she does, cf Kovco, it looks like water off a duck's back!) I can't see them making a female Chief of Army, or CJOPS. Nor VCDF, for that matter. CCDG however - that's not impossible. I predict they'll make her CCDG some time in the next 5 years. What do you think? Cheers, Pdfpdf (talk) 11:01, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

BTW: That would make her the first female 3* ... Pdfpdf (talk) 11:03, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm. I know that, if she were to be promoted to lieutenant general, she would be the first three star female in the ADF. However, I am not quite so confident she will reach such a rank. While I do agree with you that if she were to be promoted it would be to CCDG, I do think that the Kovco drama will come back to haunt her. Although the incident does not appear to have damaged her career thus far, I just think the hierachy and government may not be so trusting with an expanded scope of power and access to intelligence as a result of Kovco. Also, Air Marshal John Harvey was just promoted and appointed CCDG late last year and I don't see him moving anywhere any time in the next few years (although the senior chiefs will change over/move around in July this year, I don't see Harvey switching positions). Although I won't rule out the prospect of Cosson achieving such hights, I do think it is probably unlikely. Air Vice Marshal Margaret Staib may be perhaps one to watch, though. Cheers, Abraham, B.S. (talk) 11:34, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Interesting! Thanks.

Yes, I agree that AVM Staib is worth keeping an eye on!

And AM Harvey will almost certainly be CCDG for the next 3.5 years.

Re Kovco, I just don't know. I was astounded when they made her a 2* so soon after that mess. I really have no idea if, and what, impact that will (or won't!) have on her future. Obviously, time will tell, but in the interim ... I have no idea.

On reflection, I have a feeling you might be right. I'll raise the topic again in May/June 2014!

Cheers, Pdfpdf (talk) 13:20, 27 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The plot thickens! Did you see this? It looks like my prediction had already been aborted before I made it. Pdfpdf (talk) 13:43, 10 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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DCN

Thanks! Could we have some sources please? Pdfpdf (talk) 12:57, 3 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Near duplication of bio on Geoffrey Forrest Hughes

Hello,

I gathered some notes on Hughes before discovering your draft in your sandbox. Given that you have much the better article going, I intend to retire from the lists. I thought I would pass along the notes. You may do with them as you will; however, I think they may be of use to you, hence their inclusion:

Geoffrey Forrest Hughes
Allegiance	Australia
Service / branch	Aviation
Rank	Captain
Unit	No. 62 Squadron RAF
Awards	Military Cross, Air Force Cross

Captain Geoffrey Forrest Hughes was an Australian World War I flying ace credited with 11 aerial victories.

Born to Sir Thomas and Lady Hughes in Sydney, Australia on 12 July 1895.^[1]

MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While leading his formation over the enemy's lines he was attacked by twelve enemy machines, two of which he shot down. On the following day, when in charge of a patrol, he attacked seven enemy triplanes, drove down one out of control, and forced three others to land. On another occasion, while in charge of a patrol, he was attacked by a large number of enemy scouts; owing to his skilful flying, his observer succeeded in shooting down one of the enemy machines, which broke up in the air. He always showed the greatest coolness and courage in action, and as a flight commander, led his formation with splendid courage and determination.^[2][3]

In May 1921, the engagement of Hughes and Margaret Eyre Sealey was announced.^[4]

8 January 1923 Hughes married Margaret Eyre Sealey at Saint Eunice Church, Sydney. He is noted as "sole surviving son" of his parents.^[5]

1. ^ (Flight, 18 January 1923) http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1923/1923%20-%200040.html?search=Geoffrey%20Forrest%20Hughes Retrieved 8 April 2011.
2. ^ (Flight, 16 May 1918) http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1918/1918%20-%200534.html?search=Geoffrey%20Forrest%20Hughes Retrieved 8 April 2011.
3. ^ (Supplement to the London Gazette, 13 May 1918) http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30681/supplements/5700 Retrieved 9 April 2011.
4. ^ (Flight, 5 May 1921) http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1921/1921%20-%200318.html?search=Geoffrey%20Forrest%20Hughes Retrieved 8 April 2011.
5. ^ (Flight, 18 January 1923) http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1923/1923%20-%200040.html?search=Geoffrey%20Forrest%20Hughes Retrieved 8 April 2011.

I would like to end by wishing you good fortune in your studies.

Georgejdorner (talk) 04:08, 10 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DCA

Good work! Well done! Pdfpdf (talk) 13:06, 12 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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3RR

I don't think I need to template the regulars here, but note that this is the needed warning that you are involved in an EDITWAR at Ash Power. Next time either of you reverts you will be blocked. Please, please, sort this out amicably on the talk page. Failing that, step away from the article and each other. Woody (talk) 14:30, 2 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, sorry, Woody, I didn't realise I was so close. Would you, or anyone else, please be able to comment on the matter from a third party view point? I think I am being rather reasonable and keeping in policy by requesting references, though want a third party to weigh in on it as I know my opinion isn't worth dirt to pdf no matter what it is and whenever I try to sort things out reasonably I always seem to get insulted and personally attacked ... Cheers, Abraham, B.S. (talk) 14:38, 2 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I've put my opinion on Talk:Ash Power. Frankly, it should never have come to this. I'm sure you have PdfPdf on your watchlist so know that he is blocked for 24 hours so won't be replying soon. Perhaps it best if you both step away for 24 hours? Woody (talk) 15:04, 2 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I've unblocked him on the proviso he doesn't edit the article. He has stated he is off Wikipedia until Monday anyway. Can I assume that you won't edit the article until you have both been able to offer your opinions on the talkpage and resolve it there? Regards, Woody (talk) 15:13, 2 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. And, no, I was not aware that he was blocked. Despite what pdf and others might think, I tend to avoid him as much as possible and do not have him on my watchlist. The matter with this article arose as I have it on my watchlist. I do not edit Wikipedia very much anymore, and this is a good example of why. I have already voiced my opinion with the recommendation of references, which I believe is supported by policy, and your opinion seems to view matters along similar lines, so I do not believe there is much more I can do or say. Cheers, Abraham, B.S. (talk) 15:25, 2 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Understood and fair enough on all counts. Woody (talk) 15:40, 2 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]