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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2018, 08:00
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

That's a long way from offering troops..............

That's a long way from offering troops........... could be kit, could be "advisors," could be medics, could be intelligence.......

"Two Chinese diplomats have raised the possibility of Chinese...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2018, 15:55
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

well some of the Iranians aren't totally stupid...

well some of the Iranians aren't totally stupid in my experience

No doubt General Soleimani has a few bright ideas on better ways to cause the Israelis grief than firing rockets over the border...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2018, 17:35
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Both sides want a fight but neither really wants...

Both sides want a fight but neither really wants to kick it off right now....

Israel has the tech, Iran the numbers....
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2018, 17:27
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Sure.. write to the papers and point it out.........

Sure.. write to the papers and point it out...... and put yr affairs in order.....
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2018, 12:37
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

both sides seem to be working themselves up for a...

both sides seem to be working themselves up for a fight

Israel has the technology, Iran has the numbers........
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2018, 06:40
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Cat & mouse games happen all the time - In...

Cat & mouse games happen all the time -

In this case the Russians had a pretty good idea that the British/US/French subs might launch from the E Med - so you can concentrate your forces. If you...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2018, 20:38
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

also on the Beeb - looks like a very large...

also on the Beeb - looks like a very large building across the road is pretty much intact (tho I expect the windows may have disappeared) - looks like accuracy <10ft
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2018, 11:33
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Why fire at all? Maybe switch a couple of...

Why fire at all? Maybe switch a couple of tracking radars on to see if they work but otherwise why give up the intelligence - and to save Assad a bit of local redevelopment.... would be silly
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2018, 09:44
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

She would say that wouldn't she................ ...

She would say that wouldn't she................ She's not important and no one listens to her - even in Cabinet

It's the rest of the UK that I was thinking of..................... not a peep...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2018, 07:30
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Maybe it's me but I haven't heard a single word...

Maybe it's me but I haven't heard a single word on the radio or TV congratulating the pilots as to their bravery........................
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2018, 16:39
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Fine - agreed - now all you have to do is...

Fine - agreed - now all you have to do is convince the Great British Public to

a) pay more tax
b) cut some of their benefits (pension, bus passes, schooling, health service...
c) get re...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2018, 16:45
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

The Russians have a real thing about English...

The Russians have a real thing about English Spies... if only they really were so effective.......
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2018, 11:09
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

"Has NATO any interest at all in repeating the...

"Has NATO any interest at all in repeating the errors of Napoleon and Hitler and invading Russia? Of course not"

That's not how the Russians see it ...... and they're the only one's who count
...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2018, 08:41
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

"Russia's attempt at expanding it's influence to...

"Russia's attempt at expanding it's influence to within 80 miles of Florida,"

And NATO stretched to within 67 miles of St Petersburg..................
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2018, 08:37
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

depends what Russia threatens them with - a...

depends what Russia threatens them with - a potential air strike would bring the people on to the streets in minutes................
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2018, 07:20
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

99% of the UK population has no idea we have a...

99% of the UK population has no idea we have a base in Cyprus and they sure as hell wouldn't go to war over it - and, as I pointed out earlier, you forget the Cypriot Govt are also are a player.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2018, 06:48
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

"“We have planes on the tarmac in Akrotiri,” a...

"“We have planes on the tarmac in Akrotiri,” a Whitehall source said. “We are ready.”...."

If I was Assad I 'd tell the Govt of Cyprus that any strike from Akrotiri would mean Syria would...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2018, 09:23
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

well Megido (aka Armageddon) is not far...

well Megido (aka Armageddon) is not far away...................
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2018, 07:39
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

What always amazes me is history shows that ...

What always amazes me is history shows that Great Powers trying to influence local wars has little effect locally in the long run and even less in the Blance of Pwer worldwide

I don't think the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2018, 20:43
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

they claim... but even so its like hitting...

they claim...

but even so its like hitting moles with a hammer - they'll pop up again quite quickly....
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2018, 09:01
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Syria war: Israeli fighter jet crashes under...

Syria war: Israeli fighter jet crashes under Syria fire, military says - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-43014081)

pictures in link

An Israeli F-16 fighter jet has ...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2017, 07:15
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

lot of if's and buts in that article TBH - ...

lot of if's and buts in that article TBH -

explosives - probably,

missiles? No evidence....................

And Netanyahu needs a distraction form teh multitiude of legal actions he's...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2017, 08:56
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Van I think you've forgotten there was...

Van

I think you've forgotten there was pipeline through the area for many years - the old TAP line. And it was bedevilled by politics even then - every time Syria wanted some more cash a "farmer"...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2016, 08:59
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Not in Iraq's interest to stop ANYONE from...

Not in Iraq's interest to stop ANYONE from bombing ISIS TBH
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2016, 11:53
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

"Capability wise it adds very little. If it's not...

"Capability wise it adds very little. If it's not a demonstration or messaging piece, then the question to ask is just what exactly is wrong"

Indeed - but we all know that equipment is often...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2016, 15:37
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Basing out of Iran as well Syrian conflict:...

Basing out of Iran as well

Syrian conflict: Russian bombers use Iran base for air strikes - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-37093854)

Russia's defence ministry says it has...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2013, 13:32
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

what language is that between the inverted...

what language is that between the inverted commas?

is it supposed to be funny???? :rolleyes::rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2013, 11:23
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

I'm afraid Atomkraft is correct - if you set a...

I'm afraid Atomkraft is correct - if you set a deadline you have to make sure it doesn't include anyway the UN can get involved - they can talk for decades
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2013, 09:43
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Argentina & Mongolia are GREEN????? :yuk::yuk:

Argentina & Mongolia are GREEN????? :yuk::yuk:
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2013, 16:02
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Of course there are a lot of "undecideds" - these...

Of course there are a lot of "undecideds" - these are people who will have to be "incentivised" to come and vote - a bridge here, an airbase saved there, a special tax exemption for green widget...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2013, 11:31
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

well the C-17's were rented to start with IIRC

well the C-17's were rented to start with IIRC
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Aug 2013, 08:18
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

Well said Melchett!! I'm sure the...

Well said Melchett!!

I'm sure the re-appearance of that creep Bliar in the pages of the "Times" mid week advocating action on Syria reminded a lot of people where we went wrong on his watch
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2013, 12:48
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

I listened to some of the debate and TBH the Govt...

I listened to some of the debate and TBH the Govt side was a complete dog's breakfast - the only way we could intervene (lawyers!) was if we did something that immediately helped the HUMANITARIAN...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2013, 15:37
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

"Try reading the paragraph as a whole." i...

"Try reading the paragraph as a whole."

i did and I have and I'm with Lone wolf here

You just can't remove the locals and replace them with a foreign administration - Afghanistan again........
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2013, 09:49
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,436
Posted By Heathrow Harry

that's right - invade - remove all the native...

that's right - invade - remove all the native leaders and install a British Administration - let's call it part of the Empire while we're about it :rolleyes::rolleyes:

fortunately such thinking...
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