copper_knobblet
7th Jan 2012, 21:34
I hope I have the right forum.
I have been reading some National Archive files regarding the 1981 Defence Review. In it there is listed some RAF munitions figures for 1981.
It mentions 12100 conventional bombs for 1981. I am assuming these are GP 1000Ibs.
But what has got me confused is the fact it lists 27800 "anti-armour" munitions in RAF inventory in 1981.
I am wondering what these anti-armour munitions are? I can only think they were BL755 but it seems an awful lot of bombs compared to the conventional bomb numbers.
Does anyone know what these munitions were? Might they include rockets?
It also mentions 296 air-to-air surface missiles - what is an air-to-air surface missile?! Were these the anti-ship Martels?
Many thanks.
I have been reading some National Archive files regarding the 1981 Defence Review. In it there is listed some RAF munitions figures for 1981.
It mentions 12100 conventional bombs for 1981. I am assuming these are GP 1000Ibs.
But what has got me confused is the fact it lists 27800 "anti-armour" munitions in RAF inventory in 1981.
I am wondering what these anti-armour munitions are? I can only think they were BL755 but it seems an awful lot of bombs compared to the conventional bomb numbers.
Does anyone know what these munitions were? Might they include rockets?
It also mentions 296 air-to-air surface missiles - what is an air-to-air surface missile?! Were these the anti-ship Martels?
Many thanks.