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Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2024, 19:48
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Same exercise that a pair of Buccs dumped fuel...

Same exercise that a pair of Buccs dumped fuel all over the deck while aircraft were burning and turning. Lots of chockheads running around waving their arms. Cdr Air just calmly said ‘pah, if they...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2024, 15:00
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

The nervousness comes from Exercise Purple...

The nervousness comes from Exercise Purple Warrior in 1987, when a Chinook arrived on Ark Royal and was lashed down. My understanding was that the autostab was left in and as the ship manoeuvred,...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2023, 11:49
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Swan Hunters on the Tyne were also practitioners...

Swan Hunters on the Tyne were also practitioners of this technique as well. It was found on a major warship now scrapped, that the Geordies had employed someone to guillotine the heads off screws, so...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2022, 09:19
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

You seem to be forgetting about the Black Sea and...

You seem to be forgetting about the Black Sea and the Baltic Sea and the Arctic and the Pacific. Russia is a very big country as is its neighbour.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2022, 09:25
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

He also needs to be careful of infringing...

He also needs to be careful of infringing copyright laws
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2021, 16:02
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Its amazing how the world turns. ...

Its amazing how the world turns.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03071847309428715

The Sea Harrier had a great system called MADGE, which I believe could be put on the back of a...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2021, 12:59
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Point of order Mr Chairman, Only...

Point of order Mr Chairman,

Only Wobbleheads, not Stovies, drive cabs.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2012, 10:46
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

I didn't want to start a seperate thread as there...

I didn't want to start a seperate thread as there would be cries of 'what has this got to do with aviation?' but, I see that the contracts for the Tankers that will support CVF have been...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2011, 09:24
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Gound runs are usually the biggest problem....

Gound runs are usually the biggest problem. Whilst they can mitigate the moving aspects of the aircraft operation, how will they mitigate the chained down high powered ground run?

When the GR7A...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2010, 22:10
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Sorry to disappoint you Squirrel, but CVF has...

Sorry to disappoint you Squirrel, but CVF has been bought. The steel has been bought and cut and large parts of the ships are already being assembled having been delivered to Rosyth. The propulsion...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2009, 19:20
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Oh don't you know that's the sound of the men ...

Oh don't you know
that's the sound of the men
working on the
chain...gaaaaang!!

10 seconds!!!!! LMAO!!!:p:p:p:p
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2009, 16:57
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

I am intrigued by this view that Queen Elizabeth...

I am intrigued by this view that Queen Elizabeth will be a "niche" capability. Don't just focus on the warfighting role. QE will not just carry F35, but will have the ability to operate a wide...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2009, 12:13
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

CVS???? 26 years so far in a salt water...

CVS???? 26 years so far in a salt water environment in the Case of Ark.......
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2009, 11:55
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Read the report today and it sounded like a...

Read the report today and it sounded like a manifesto for the Liberal Democrats.

The report contains some very wishful thinking and emphasis on some EU nirvana which will never be met. The Army's...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2008, 18:44
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Modern Elmo......shame on you!:=:=:= Admiral...

Modern Elmo......shame on you!:=:=:=

Admiral Hussein is a fine Officer and a first class leader.

Nostrinian.....Don't tar the Wardroom with the American brush!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2007, 17:53
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Low Observable ...

Low Observable

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BGM-109_Tomahawk#Royal_Navy

For questions about the numbers of RN pilots..see here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchkeeper_WK450

The writing...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2007, 07:47
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

I'd say VSTOL 'B' every time, as it gives so much...

I'd say VSTOL 'B' every time, as it gives so much more flexibility for forward bases ashore, landing on other ships etc -

some people seem seduced by payload & range figures while forgetting the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2007, 14:37
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

WE WILL NOW PLACE see below 1 ...

WE WILL NOW PLACE

see below


1
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE STATEMENT TO THE HOUSE – 25 JULY 2007:
Mr Speaker,
I am pleased to inform the House that the Ministry of Defence has agreed...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2007, 13:16
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Good news at last. They will be 65000 tons as...

Good news at last. They will be 65000 tons as well.

Sting in the tail though...efficiencies in dockyards, ...reductions in HQs, savings, no comment on numbers of Type 45, Attack Subs or numbers...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2007, 07:29
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

If this is the case, it is going to be...

If this is the case, it is going to be politically difficult. Announcing billions of pounds on defence, whilst having cut 14 million from flood defences.

It would be great news but, bet the...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2007, 08:33
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

MM, I have got to say, that for a Crab,...

MM,


I have got to say, that for a Crab, you put forward a balanced and unbiased argument!:ok::ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2007, 12:33
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Scottish PM, member for Kirkaldy, bin CVF? So, no...

Scottish PM, member for Kirkaldy, bin CVF? So, no jobs at Rosyth, no CVF at Faslane, less JCA at Kinlossiemouth. Chopping HMS Queen Elizabeth, leaving the French in the lurch He wouldn't just not be...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2007, 10:08
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

I know from recent discussions that AAR is very...

I know from recent discussions that AAR is very important to the USN, particularly during recovery. After a bolter, a quick suck of gas can be the difference between safe recovery and a possible...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2007, 09:42
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

I was thinking for a moment there that we were...

I was thinking for a moment there that we were actually having some good discussion on here, then someone mentioned TASMO.................ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2007, 13:07
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

MM, Blast you nearly bit! ...

MM,

Blast you nearly bit!






:suspect:
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2007, 12:35
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Typhoon cannot land on a ship and needs host...

Typhoon cannot land on a ship and needs host nation support and prepared runways....that's my point.

I am sure the Light Blue thought that the F3 was better than the Phantom! The F3 was faster,...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2007, 12:12
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Dave B will be a compromise for the Dark Blue,...

Dave B will be a compromise for the Dark Blue, Dave C will be a compromise for the Light Blue and also, put the Typhoon in the spotlight against a more capable aircraft. We all know that the UK will...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2007, 08:28
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Double zero, The benefits of CTOL far...

Double zero,

The benefits of CTOL far outweigh the benefits of VSTOL. Why have a rough ready made strip, when with CTOL supported by AAR, you can pretty much reach anywhere in the world from the...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2007, 11:46
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

It would look something like this! ...

It would look something like this!


http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=46463
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2007, 08:45
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Hopefully the Spams will can the B variant. Then...

Hopefully the Spams will can the B variant. Then the UK will be forced down the conventional role, and Dave C, to be honest, is really the way we want to go.
The Dave C will be more capable, have...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2007, 15:16
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Unhappy Main Gate?

Well,

It's nearly Easter, all that hostage stuff has died down, where is main gate?

Any ideas...........anyone?...................anyone?......................anyone?:uhoh: :uhoh: :bored:
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2007, 14:00
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

Navaleye, Interesting reading. I think I...

Navaleye,

Interesting reading. I think I prefer the sound of the French version better. Better get my phrase book out!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2007, 07:27
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

WEBF, Obviously a quality source you have...

WEBF,

Obviously a quality source you have quoted there!



What Tosh. What is Dave if not fixed wing?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2007, 16:05
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

If all goes well of course, you could put most of...

If all goes well of course, you could put most of the army and their vehicles into Ocean, Albion, Bulwark, Largs Bay, Mounts Bay, Lyme Bay and the other one..., transport the whole caboodle anywhere...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2006, 07:41
Replies: 7,458
Views: 2,399,143
Posted By Widger

NURSE, That will be excellent news because...

NURSE,

That will be excellent news because then we will have no option but to go with Dave C...or is it B?
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