why do the other two branches of the Armed Forces call the RAF "CRAB AIR"?

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why do the other two branches of the Armed Forces call the RAF "CRAB AIR"?

2007-03-21 01:18:43 · 4 answers · asked by Dave Davies 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military

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I've never heard of Crab Air but navy used to call us crabs when I was in RAF,The RAF had boats I was in the marinecraft section,

2007-03-21 02:07:50 · answer #1 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Crabs are amphibians, and live at sea and on shore. RAF aircraft included flying boats (Short Sunderland) and could also operate from aircraft carriers at a pinch. I've nenver known the Army call the RAF 'Crabs' but it was a commonplace term in the Royal Navy.

2007-03-21 13:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Wow...never heard this one. Maybe the RAF had a mass outbreak of crabs [lice].

2007-03-23 04:43:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

A term of endearment????!!!

2007-03-22 15:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by robspursfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋