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Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2010, 17:24
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Did anyone see that letter in the Independent...

Did anyone see that letter in the Independent last week from an Armed Force minister? he seemed to believe that the JSF and CCVS would enter service at the same time (Might do but there won't be...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2010, 18:03
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Possibly but the negotiations for maintenance...

Possibly but the negotiations for maintenance contracts will involve both carriers.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2010, 16:57
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

He is talking about the maintenance...

He is talking about the maintenance contracts....Not yet signed but possibly going to go to Thales and if we are not careful we will see our Carriers being refitted in Toulon....Oh the absolute...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2010, 09:16
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

You are correct. hermes left early as the ship...

You are correct. hermes left early as the ship was broke. Illustrious sailed on 4th August and relieved Invincible at the end of August. And so for about 18 hours both Invincible and Lusty were in...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2010, 19:48
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

That much depends on when you think the Falklands...

That much depends on when you think the Falklands war started and when it finished. There were 3 Carriers in the TEZ in 1982. HMS Hermes, HMS Invincible and HMS Illustrious.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2010, 21:54
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

I think you maybe right....I hope for the RN's...

I think you maybe right....I hope for the RN's sake that you are terribly wrong but I think you may be right.

If the Army swallow up the Royal Marines then that will be the end of Ocean, Bulwark,...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2010, 16:34
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Army troop levels to be slashed by a quarter |...

Army troop levels to be slashed by a quarter | News (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23855586-army-troop-levels-to-be-slashed-by-a-quarter.do)






It would appear that the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2010, 08:13
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Navy carrier costs 'could school Africans’...

Navy carrier costs 'could school Africans’ - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/7884333/Navy-carrier-costs-could-school-Africans.html?)


Liam Fox that...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2009, 23:32
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Carriers...Carriers....there are 2 of them.

Carriers...Carriers....there are 2 of them.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2009, 15:01
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Thats because we haven't got any tactical nucleur...

Thats because we haven't got any tactical nucleur weapons. We could borrow some though.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2007, 11:37
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

5th May 2008..... Significant date.....But thats...

5th May 2008..... Significant date.....But thats the date that CVF will be cancelled.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2007, 20:17
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

At the end of the day its not hard to locate an...

At the end of the day its not hard to locate an aircraft carrier. OTHR could find them fairly easily. They are hardly stealthy but thats not the point of them. Aircraft carriers are not supposed to...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2007, 07:40
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Or you could get a cheap FM radio and call the...

Or you could get a cheap FM radio and call the ship up on #16 and ask them what their position is and what their intentions for the day were. Worked a treat during Puple Helmet back in the 90's (dumb...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2007, 18:46
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Qualified for the job as in ??? He would be an...

Qualified for the job as in ??? He would be an Air Commodore ...surely that would make him more than qualified to command an Aircraft Carrier?



But his Commander will, and so will his...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2007, 00:53
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

The reason a CVS hasn't deloyed to the FI's since...

The reason a CVS hasn't deloyed to the FI's since 1982 is simple..... Too F'in expensive.


Good point from Wrathmonk... Could a Crab CDRE command HMS Queen Elizabeth ?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2006, 23:36
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

New orders.... well, there is the DAS for...

New orders....

well, there is the DAS for the Eurofighter, SUAVE, that Greek long range radar thingy, Bradley upgrade, M113 upgrade, STANDARD missile upgrade, ....there must be some more "orders"...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2006, 23:35
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

The Cabinet doesn't do funding....the Treasury...

The Cabinet doesn't do funding....the Treasury does funding. The cabinet were not even invited into the debate. The cabinet had a chance to view the "context" of the report but were not involved in...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2006, 16:07
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Don't think the RN is short of pilots.....short...

Don't think the RN is short of pilots.....short of Beefers maybe...but every aircraft I have flown in has always had a pilot in it and I have never lost a sortie due to lack of pilots...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2006, 21:50
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Faslane is a good choice. Certainly when...

Faslane is a good choice. Certainly when Portsmouth closes the requirement for deep water will be paramount. Buzzes floating around fleet are Portland, Falmouth, Marchwood and Southampton. I have...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2006, 23:44
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

So, if Marchwood is too small where are they (it)...

So, if Marchwood is too small where are they (it) going to be based? Portland is deep enough, so is Falmouth.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2006, 22:19
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Exactly. With that amount of work you can bet yr...

Exactly. With that amount of work you can bet yr bottom dollar that Pompey is doomed. Rumour has it that Marchwood is being considered for the CVS.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2006, 16:40
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Does anyone know where the new carriers will be...

Does anyone know where the new carriers will be based if Portsmouth closes?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2006, 17:51
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

You are 'avin a giraffe mate. If you think there...

You are 'avin a giraffe mate. If you think there is a problem with training and recruitment then you need to visit the FAA and explain to us why we are so busy.

Put it this way..... I'm already...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2006, 08:43
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Nah, thats the Bosun's mate

Nah, thats the Bosun's mate
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2006, 00:21
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

are you suggesting that a non-fishead can drive a...

are you suggesting that a non-fishead can drive a pussers grey? Im sure that in order to drive a ship you have to be a fishhead


You even need to be a fishhead to drive a Front Line Naval Air...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2006, 21:09
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

seems to suggest that there are exceptions to the...

seems to suggest that there are exceptions to the rule. I think that you will find that only Fishheads can ever drive ships as only Fishheads can exercise military command.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2006, 23:05
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Exactly, It's alright trying to turn a CVS into...

Exactly, It's alright trying to turn a CVS into an LPH by giving it penty of Flightdeck and hangarage but they failed to realise that an LPH is also home to hundreds of Bootnecks and a CVS can't cope...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2006, 22:49
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

The Navy News stated .... Well,...

The Navy News stated ....





Well, that will be a waste of money then seeing as the Ark is going to be a Helicopter Carrier...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2006, 15:03
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

OK,OK.... apart from...... The Vought...

OK,OK.... apart from......

The Vought Vindicator
The Grumman Avenger
The Grumman Hellcat and
The Curtiss SBC-4 Helldiver ...

What have the Romans done for us?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2006, 18:59
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

True but I imagine we will follow suit. Has...

True but I imagine we will follow suit. Has there ever been an aircraft which was operated by different countries and with different names?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2006, 16:18
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Couldn't agree more. The Shawbury Bowser stroy...

Couldn't agree more. The Shawbury Bowser stroy is a good case of why you are absolutely correct.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2006, 15:43
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Absolutely spot on....apart from DEC state the...

Absolutely spot on....apart from DEC state the requirement


It should read.....DEC should state the requirment.....More often than not (in fact pretty much always) the end user states the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2006, 22:15
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

Im afraid that youre correct. Every single...

Im afraid that youre correct. Every single requirement MUST be stipulated. Look at it this way. You go down to the car show room in order to buy a new car.

"What do you want"? asks the...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2006, 19:30
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

You can't assume a requirment. You CAN assume an...

You can't assume a requirment. You CAN assume an NBCD Condition but not a requirment.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2006, 11:45
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,901
Posted By vecvechookattack

However, there is no requirement for the RN to...

However, there is no requirement for the RN to target OCA or Ground Formations. TLAM may be bugger all use but say that to Mr and Mrs Rugova who had their lives destroyed by TLAM.
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