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Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2023, 16:35
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,129,406
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Transnistria? I'd bet the Romanians could take...

Transnistria? I'd bet the Romanians could take it out in a week.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2018, 11:02
Replies: 31
Views: 7,592
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Our "latest technology" .... which doesn't work...

Our "latest technology" .... which doesn't work very well..................... IIRC Boeing talked to the Russians about technology for working titanium for the 747 u/c - and the Russians were...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2018, 10:59
Replies: 2,090
Views: 615,071
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Well the Aussies and the Kiwi's (and the French...

Well the Aussies and the Kiwi's (and the French of course) do their best but even their voters are starting to rebel.............
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2018, 10:58
Replies: 7,467
Views: 2,404,542
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Ahhh - the days when the Admiralty insisted on...

Ahhh - the days when the Admiralty insisted on teak decks and fittings so the RN could carry out diplomacy - IIRC the "Fearless" class were the last ones that had that "capability" built in?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2018, 10:57
Replies: 7,467
Views: 2,404,542
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Still it's true Plod...................... even...

Still it's true Plod...................... even if you don't like it.................
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Aug 2018, 07:57
Replies: 18
Views: 3,464
Posted By Heathrow Harry

As Lady H said years ago "Don't take a job as a...

As Lady H said years ago "Don't take a job as a lighthouse keeper and then complain about working nights......"
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Aug 2018, 07:53
Replies: 23
Views: 9,780
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Sorry - they have to go in the...

Sorry - they have to go in the hold.................. with my wife and kids................
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Aug 2018, 07:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,854
Posted By Heathrow Harry

what is maddening is that they do this when the...

what is maddening is that they do this when the airport is already stuffed to the doors with delayed passengers and the police are saying "don't go but contact your airline.."
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2018, 07:39
Replies: 2,090
Views: 615,071
Posted By Heathrow Harry

I was in Tonga a couple of years back and the...

I was in Tonga a couple of years back and the problem was obvious then.

Trouble is these small nations (and their rulers) want all the bells and whistles of the larger countries and have nowhere...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2018, 07:26
Replies: 7,467
Views: 2,404,542
Posted By Heathrow Harry

"Of course land bases are available in a few...

"Of course land bases are available in a few hours even if bombed to hell. "

It takes a lot more effort to render a land base unusable for any length of time than it takes to damage or sink a...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2018, 07:22
Replies: 31
Views: 7,592
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Always struck me as strange that the A-400M guys...

Always struck me as strange that the A-400M guys never thought of using NK-12's - or at least brought the Russians into the engine project - a de-rated NK-12 might have been a better bet than the...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Aug 2018, 16:41
Replies: 719
Views: 566,719
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Since we've never said what we want it's a bit...

Since we've never said what we want it's a bit hard for them to make us an offer I guess.................
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Aug 2018, 16:39
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,189,136
Posted By Heathrow Harry

But big enough or enough money around to build a...

But big enough or enough money around to build a parallel taxiway....... I'd expect more buildings/signs etc around either a full-on military strip or one used by main line airlines.................
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2018, 14:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,688
Posted By Heathrow Harry

" the UK training for war against Russia. " ...

" the UK training for war against Russia. " :eek::eek::eek:

Do we still do that?????

People should be told!!!!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2018, 14:26
Replies: 459
Views: 113,954
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Sounds like the formation of the...

Sounds like the formation of the USA..............

So who gets to play Ol 'Abe and who is going to be Jeff. Davis???
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2018, 14:24
Replies: 31
Views: 7,592
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Loudest aeroplane I've ever heard by a country...

Loudest aeroplane I've ever heard by a country mile - though it may have been the throbbing beat and the specific pitch that did you in...... a Caravelle had a particular nasty high pitched noise...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2018, 09:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,688
Posted By Heathrow Harry

China "training for strikes" against US in pacific - Beeb

China's military "is likely training for strikes" against US and allied targets in the Pacific, a Pentagon report warns. The annual report to Congress...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2018, 09:27
Replies: 31
Views: 7,592
Posted By Heathrow Harry

" It's hard to say how much longer those...

" It's hard to say how much longer those turboprops will remain supportable "

I guess - if it's an important enough weapons system they'll pay whatever it takes - until someone can sell them the...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2018, 14:09
Replies: 163
Views: 120,991
Posted By Heathrow Harry

That's was the reason given for the Argentinians...

That's was the reason given for the Argentinians not basing fast jets at Stanley - short runway with the chance that the RAF could shorten it (for a few days at a time) - but still not good.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2018, 14:01
Replies: 10
Views: 2,261
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Trouble is conventional boats aren't that cheap ...

Trouble is conventional boats aren't that cheap - the new Aussie boats are estimated to cost " the Australian Strategic Policy Institute...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2018, 13:55
Replies: 12
Views: 2,446
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Buying influence more like...........

Buying influence more like...........
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Aug 2018, 13:43
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,189,136
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Iliamna???

Iliamna???
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Aug 2018, 13:42
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,189,136
Posted By Heathrow Harry

possibly SE of Anchorage - the Kenai sort of area...

possibly SE of Anchorage - the Kenai sort of area - or further west toewards King Salmon & Port Heiden..... looks a god awful place TBH
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Aug 2018, 13:19
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,189,136
Posted By Heathrow Harry

not yet!!!!! the snow forecast helps - I...

not yet!!!!! the snow forecast helps - I hope......
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Aug 2018, 12:40
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,189,136
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Canada or Alaska? I'd better get weaving...

Canada or Alaska?

I'd better get weaving before India 42 wakes up...................
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Aug 2018, 12:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,137
Posted By Heathrow Harry

what's this doing in Spotters Corner???

what's this doing in Spotters Corner???
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2018, 12:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,261
Posted By Heathrow Harry

So what do we buy? More Poseidon of course -...

So what do we buy?

More Poseidon of course - 9 is about half what we need - but that really doesn't address the long range strike element................
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2018, 09:03
Replies: 163
Views: 120,991
Posted By Heathrow Harry

A Sabre needed around 3600 ft of runway - a...

A Sabre needed around 3600 ft of runway - a Mirage maybe 2800 ft - so if you weren't willing to risk the Mirages at Stanley you certainly wouldn't be any better off with the...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2018, 08:53
Replies: 29
Views: 9,043
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Aberdeen Airport........................

Aberdeen Airport........................
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Aug 2018, 08:15
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,189,136
Posted By Heathrow Harry

USA? looks like higher Great Plains to...

USA? looks like higher Great Plains to me.............
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2018, 08:08
Replies: 59
Views: 14,584
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Today's Times says that the planners have OK'd...

Today's Times says that the planners have OK'd the Cargo hub but there will be a public enquiry before it goes ahead............... I'm not sure that is absolutely correct reading the local...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2018, 07:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,261
Posted By Heathrow Harry

All very true and difficult to argue with ......

All very true and difficult to argue with ... except they aren't responsible for saying where the cash will come from................

also Grp Cpt Blount seems to be thinking any UK F-35's will be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Aug 2018, 08:00
Replies: 2,734
Views: 1,451,229
Posted By Heathrow Harry

​​​​​ absolutely.. but it makes me far less...

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absolutely.. but it makes me far less likely to start with BA the next time I plan the trip.... £600 sort of sticks in the mind.. so I'll start with the train website, see £200 and think it's...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Aug 2018, 15:15
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,189,136
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Bits of Argentina look like that as...

Bits of Argentina look like that as well..................
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Aug 2018, 11:35
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,189,136
Posted By Heathrow Harry

The Japanese Airport is a rather bijoux place - I...

The Japanese Airport is a rather bijoux place - I haven't been but some friends went there and said it's a really nice part of the world - quite quiet

Also the place where a Japanese Prof proved...
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