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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2020, 21:27
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Fine so long as people stop referring to her as...

Fine so long as people stop referring to her as the QE2. She's a still extant ocean liner rusting away in Dubai......
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2020, 00:16
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

QE2 was an ocean liner built in the late 60s. QEC...

QE2 was an ocean liner built in the late 60s. QEC (Queen Elizabeth Class/Carrier) is the accepted abbreviation as she is named for Good Queen Bess (Elizabeth I) not the current monarch.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2020, 19:29
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

From the STRN report: "Crowsnest will not...

From the STRN report:
"Crowsnest will not formally achieve Initial Operating Capability until September 2021 but 3 of the 9 Merlins are planned to be fitted with pre-IOC standard kits. At least the...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2019, 19:31
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

I wasn't aware the German Army in WW2 had the use...

I wasn't aware the German Army in WW2 had the use of any T23 Frigates...

You learn something new everyday!
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2019, 21:09
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

[/left]We man them using the crews from the 5 T23...

[/left]We man them using the crews from the 5 T23 frigates they are replacing one for one. With some personnel to spare...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2019, 16:21
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Latest news: ...

Latest news:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1440x621/56384115_10219837518548228_4641460625803837440_n_10ac8204e48d238748347cb321de87903ba35697.jpg
QE has arrived back at Rosyth...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2019, 21:07
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

As of last year PoW was scheduled to carry out...

As of last year PoW was scheduled to carry out DT3 trials whilst QE was in dry dock, but as I said plans are always subject to change. At the time PoW was due for completion by the summer, as was...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2019, 14:24
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

QE is back to Rosyth in the spring for routine...

QE is back to Rosyth in the spring for routine recertification of her hull, and will resume operational service after that. Prince of Wales is due to sail on her sea trials in the autumn, and under...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2018, 11:33
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Not really, the QECs are the same width, draft...

Not really, the QECs are the same width, draft and height above the waterline as a CVN, they are just 100ft shorter and 30,000 tonnes lighter.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2018, 00:33
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Some more from the...

Some more from the trials:https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1372x630/43751545_10155629155906481_7242105701974147072_n_a33a9e6d5e7e07d0d1f37ae6fce39600e4fcac88.jpg...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2018, 17:24
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

New Visitors to the deck, expanding her...

New Visitors to the deck, expanding her...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2018, 18:20
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Some more from the night trials. I don't think...

Some more from the night trials. I don't think these are duskers, it's just the camera used takes great pictures in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2018, 15:38
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Night ops; BZ to the photographer for this...

Night ops; BZ to the photographer for this one:https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1440x810/42992700_398432734220551_7904499537165680640_n_b29e8f1663bcce134573a7ef8c76b46f0d6cc0aa.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2018, 23:51
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Some shots from the start of...

Some shots from the start of trials:https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1500x1200/ihsckhg_c3e5265d4715274ca4672f2c1bbed97006ab7dfa.jpg...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2018, 15:46
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

2ITF F35B LIGHTNINGS ON HMS QE'S DECK A picture...

2ITF F35B LIGHTNINGS ON HMS QE'S DECK
A picture Tweeted a short while ago showing the 2 ITF F35Bs now landed on HMS QE's deck on 25 Sep 18.
BF05 flown by Commander Nathan Gray RN FAA was the first...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2018, 13:20
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

It is believed the first F-35B landings aboard...

It is believed the first F-35B landings aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth have taken place earlier this week. Official statements and photos/videos will be released tomorrow, Friday 28th September. In the...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2018, 20:31
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Well it was supposed to be Pax River for the...

Well it was supposed to be Pax River for the aircraft and Norfolk VA for the ship. Might be a bit of sweeping up to do after Florence... messy girl!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2018, 18:58
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Considerably bigger than a...

Considerably bigger than a Tug...https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.gmforum.com-vbulletin/1320x629/40969538_1966326763405503_53999459876470784_n_fd4bd30c083eb775da03b6afacbef60ff9e72bec.jpg...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2018, 16:33
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Big Liz will sail for the USA tomorrow evening...

Big Liz will sail for the USA tomorrow evening (Saturday 18th) at 6pm.

This is RUMOUR CONTROL, and here are the facts:

WESTLANT18 - WHAT'S IT ABOUT & WHAT'S HAPPENING?

WESTLANT18 is the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2018, 18:41
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Two Carriers are necessary to ensure one is...

Two Carriers are necessary to ensure one is available to deploy at all times, but there will be a significant amount of overlap in availability so that it will be possible to deploy both for short...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2018, 15:08
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Well it's nowhere near as Homo-Erotic that's for...

Well it's nowhere near as Homo-Erotic that's for sure...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2018, 21:05
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Who said the tyres were left inflated before...

Who said the tyres were left inflated before launch? Tyres have very rigid structure and as long as they aren't keeping the weight of the car off the ground they will happily hold their shape.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2017, 21:54
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Without fuss or fanfare, HMS Prince of Wales is...

Without fuss or fanfare, HMS Prince of Wales is afloat:...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2017, 19:33
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Since 1989 the RN's 'escorts have only had, what...

Since 1989 the RN's 'escorts have only had, what three carriers, a commando carrier two LPDs and the rest of the ARG to 'escort. So, a million miles away from 'escorting' a CVBG then...
...of course...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2016, 01:14
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Onceapilot. Your inability to form a cogent...

Onceapilot. Your inability to form a cogent rebuttal has proven mine. We can bandy personal put downs 'til the Bovines return to their Domiciles but I always thought this forum was better than that....
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2016, 13:49
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Thesis length answers? I'll give it a quick stab!...

Thesis length answers? I'll give it a quick stab!
"Do you think any of these things could be said for land based air power?" Pretty much all of them. Land based Air Power tends to operate from...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2016, 17:41
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Just thought I'd share this little piccy with you...

Just thought I'd share this little piccy with you all: The first British F-35B to reach the UK (along with two USMC Lightning IIs) has just conducted a flypast over HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2011, 09:45
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

It is worth noting that Cmdr Taylor's original...

It is worth noting that Cmdr Taylor's original thesis which lead to the ski jump ramp was called 'The Runway In The Sky' because as Sammy has just said that is exactly what it does. The aircraft...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2011, 17:27
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Dream on Elmo, Dream on:=

Dream on Elmo, Dream on:=
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2011, 14:39
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Entaxei said: "From recent memory of a...

Entaxei said:

"From recent memory of a thread somewhere, the Queen Mary, prewar, requested that the carrier being built and named after her, be named 'Ark Royal' instead, which was done. This I...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2010, 20:16
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

So good Queen Bess rather than Betty, and Chuck...

So good Queen Bess rather than Betty, and Chuck is a bit, septic, so how about the distinctly British Chas?:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2010, 22:02
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

I think you meant: Votre mère était un...

I think you meant:

Votre mère était un hamster et ton père l'éperlan de baies de sureau

:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2010, 12:46
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Isn't it time to go back to the Fleet Air Arm of...

Isn't it time to go back to the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Air Force???
JFH is nearly there already!

B Word http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/evil.gif
...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2009, 00:54
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Deterrent cannot be guaranteed with three subs,...

Deterrent cannot be guaranteed with three subs, and carrier rumours false says Navy chief


Michael Evans, Defence Editor


The Royal Navy will only be able to "guarantee" continuous...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2009, 19:32
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,405,087
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

"I think a lot of such possible "options" are...

"I think a lot of such possible "options" are going to be rumoured in the next few months!"

Yes and they all should be taken with a huge pinch of salt! Everyone should set their BS deflectors to...
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